Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
altercation
altercation, dispute
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
alternate
alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
B1 noun
alternative
alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
A2 conjunction
although
bien que
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
B2 noun
altitude
altitude
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
C1 noun
alto
alto (voix chantée adulte)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
B1 adverb
Altogether
dans l'ensemble; complètement; totalement
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
C1 noun
altruism
altruisme, souci désintéressé du bien-être des autres
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
C2 noun
altruist
altruiste
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
C1 adjective
altruistic
altruiste
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
B2 noun
aluminium
aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
B2 noun
aluminum
aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
C1 noun
alumnus
ancien élève
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
A1 adverb
Always
toujours; pour toujours; à tout moment
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be')
am
je
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
C2 noun
amalgam
mélange
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
C2 verb
amalgamate
fusionner
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
C2 noun
amalgamation
fusion, amalgame, intégration
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
C1 verb
amass
accumuler
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
B1 noun
amateur
amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
C2 adjective
amatory
amoureux
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
B1 verb
amaze
émerveiller
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
A2 adjective
amazing
étonnant
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
B2 noun
amazon
femme forte
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.