Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
willpower
volonté
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
C1 verb
wilt
se faner
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
C1 adjective
Wily
rusé; malin; sournois
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
A1 verb
win
gagner
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
C1 verb
wince
grincer des dents à cause de la douleur
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
A2 noun
Wind
vent
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
B2 noun
wind energy
énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
C2 noun
windbag
bavard
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
C1 noun
windfall
gain imprévu
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
A1 noun
Window
fenêtre
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
A2 adjective
windy
venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
A2 noun
wine
vin
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
B2 noun
winery
cave
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
B1 verb
wing
voler avec des ailes
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
C1 noun
wingspan
envergure
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
A2 noun
winner
gagnant
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund
winning
gagnant
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
C2 verb
winnow
sélectionner; séparer le grain de la paille
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
C2 adjective
winsome
charmant
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
A1 noun
winter
hiver
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
C1 adjective
wintry
hivernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
B1 verb
wipe
essuyer
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
B1 noun
wire
fil de fer
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
B1 adjective
Wireless
sans fil; radio
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.