Vocabulary Cards
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B1 preposition
versus
contre
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
C1 noun
vertex
sommet
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
B2 adjective
vertical
vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
C1 noun
vertical farming
agriculture verticale
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
C2 adjective
vertiginous
vertigineux
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
C1 noun
vertigo
bonheur
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
C2 noun
verve
énergie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
A1 adverb
Very
très; extrêmement; énormément
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
B2 noun
vessel
navire
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
C1 noun
Vestige
vestige
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
C2 adjective
vestigial
vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
C2 noun
vestment
vêtement religieux
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
B2 noun
veteran
personne expérimentée / ancien militaire
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
C1 verb
veto
veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
C1 verb
vex
agacer
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
C2 noun
vexation
vexation
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
B1 preposition
via
par le biais de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
C1 noun
viability
viabilité
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
B2 adjective
viable
viable, faisable
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
C2 noun
viand
mets
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
B2 adjective
Vibrant
vibrant; plein de vie; éclatant
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
B2 verb
vibrate
vibrer
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
B2 noun
Vibration
vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
C2 adjective
vicarious
bonheur
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.