Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective, noun
submersible
submersible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
C2 noun
submersion
submersion
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
B2 noun
submission
soumission, présentation
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
C1 adjective
Submissive
soumis; obéissant; humble
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
B2 verb
submit
soumettre
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
C1 noun
submittal
soumission
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
C1 noun, adjective, verb
subordinate
subordonné
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
C2 verb
suborn
suborner
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
C1 noun, verb
subpoena
citation judiciaire
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
B2 verb
subscribe
s'abonner
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
B2 noun
subscriber
abonné
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
B2 noun
Subscription
abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
B2 adjective
subsequent
subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
B2 adverb
subsequently
ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
C2 noun
subservience
servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
C1 adjective
subservient
soumis / soumise
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
C1 verb
subside
diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
C1 adjective
Subsidiary
filiale; secondaire; relatif à une entreprise filiale
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
C1 noun
subsidization
subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
B2 noun
subsidy
subside
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
C1 verb
subsist
subsister
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
C1 noun
subsistence
subsistance
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
B1 noun
Substance
substance
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
B2 adjective
Substantial
substantiel; important; considérable
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.