Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
affiance
fiancer
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
C1 noun
affidavit
déclaration sous serment
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
C1 verb
affiliate
affilier
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
C1 noun
affiliation
affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
C1 noun
affinity
affinité
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
C1 noun
affirmation
affirmation
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
C1 adjective
affirmative
affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
C1 verb
affix
fixer / coller
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
C2 noun
afflatus
inspiration divine
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
C1 verb
afflict
affliger
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
C1 noun
affliction
affliction
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
C1 noun
affluence
afflux
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
B2 adjective
affluent
aisé
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
A2 verb
afford
se permettre
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
B1 adjective
affordable
abordable
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
C1 noun
afforestation
reboisement
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
C2 noun
affray
bagarre publique
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
C2 noun, verb
affront
affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
C2 adjective, adverb
afoot
en cours
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
C2 adjective
Aforesaid
précédemment mentionné
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
A1 adjective
afraid
effrayé
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
C1 adverb
afresh
à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
A2 adjective
african
africain
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
B1 noun/adjective
african-american
afro-américain
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.