Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
underrate
sous-estimer
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
B2 verb
underscore
souligner
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
C1 verb
undersell
vendre à un prix inférieur
Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 adjective
undersized
sous-dimensionné
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
A1 verb
understand
comprendre
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
B1 adjective
understandable
compréhensible
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
A2 noun
understanding
compréhension
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
C1 verb
understate
minimiser
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
C1 adjective
understated
sous-estimé
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
C2 noun
understory
végétation inférieure
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
C1 noun
understudy
sous-distributeur
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
B2 verb
undertake
entreprendre
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
C1 noun
undertaker
employé des pompes funèbres
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
B2 noun
undertaking
entreprise
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
C1 verb
undervalue
sous-estimer
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
A2 noun
underwear
sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
C1 noun
underworld
sous-monde
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
C2 verb
underwrite
garantir un soutien financier
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
B2 adjective
Undesirable
indésirable; nuisible; désagréable
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
B2 adjective
Undeveloped
non développé; immature; primitif
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
B2 adjective
Undisturbed
ininterrompu
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
B2 adjective
Undivided
Indivisé; complet; pas séparé ou divisé
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
B2 adverb
undoubtedly
sans aucun doute
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
C1 adjective
Undue
excessif; inapproprié; plus que ce qui est nécessaire ou approprié
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.