Vocabulary Cards
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A2 adjective
Wide
large; vaste
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
B1 adverb
widely
largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
B2 verb
widen
élargir
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
B2 adjective
widespread
répandu
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
B2 noun
Widow
veuve
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
B2 noun
Widower
veuf
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
B1 noun
Width
largeur; étendue
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
C1 verb
wield
tenir, utiliser
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
A1 noun
wife
femme
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
B2 verb
wiggle
gigoter, bouger
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
A2 adjective
Wild
sauvage; indompté
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
C1 noun
Wild-Boar
sanglier sauvage
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
B2 noun
Wilderness
région sauvage; territoire inexploré; désert
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
B1 noun
wildlife
faune sauvage
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
B2 noun
wildlife conservation
conservation de la faune sauvage
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
C1 noun
wildlife corridors
corridors de faune
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
C2 noun
wile
ruse, tromperie
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
C1 adjective
Wilful
têtu; fait intentionnellement
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
A1 noun, verb
will
volonté
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
C1 adjective
willful
volontaire
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
B1 adjective
Willing
disposé; prêt
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
B2 adverb
Willingly
volontairement
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
B2 noun
willingness
volonté
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
C2 adjective
willowy
élancé, mince et flexible, comme un saule
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.