Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
arise
survenir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
B2 noun
aristocracy
aristocratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
C1 noun
Aristocrat
aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
C1 adjective
Aristocratic
aristocratique; noble
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
A1 noun
Arm
bras
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
C1 noun
armada
flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
B1 adjective
armed
armé
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
B2 noun
armed conflict
conflit armé
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
C1 noun
armful
bras plein
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
C2 noun
Armlet
bracelet de bras
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
C1 noun
armory
armurerie
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
B2 noun
Armour
armure
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
B2 noun
Armpit
aisselle
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
B1 noun
Arms
armes
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
A2 noun
army
armée
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
B2 noun
aroma
arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
B2 adjective
aromatic
aromatique
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
A1 adverb
Around
autour; autour de; environ
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
C2 verb
arraign
inculper
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
A2 verb
arrange
organiser
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
B1 noun
arrangement
agencement
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
C2 adjective
arrant
complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
B2 noun
array
série, exposition
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
C2 noun
arrear
arriéré
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.