Vocabulaires

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cab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/kæb/
taxi (taxi)

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

"We took a cab to the airport."

"Nous avons pris un taxi pour l'aéroport." (Nous avons pris un taxi pour l'aéroport.)
Cabbage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/
chou (chou)

a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw

"I need to buy some cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner."

"J'ai besoin d'acheter du chou pour faire de la salade de chou pour le dîner." (J'ai besoin d'acheter du chou pour faire de la salade de chou pour le dîner.)
Cage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/keɪdʒ/
cage (cage)

a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept

"The bird sang happily inside its cage."

"L'oiseau chantait joyeusement dans sa cage." (L'oiseau chantait joyeusement dans sa cage.)
calculator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/
calculatrice (calculatrice)

an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

"She used a calculator to solve the complex equation."

"Elle a utilisé une calculatrice pour résoudre l’équation complexe." (Elle a utilise une calculatrice pour resoudre l equation complexe)
calendar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkælɪndər/
calendrier (calendrier)

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

"She marked her birthday on the calendar."

"Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier." (Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.)
calm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/kɑːm/
calme (kalm)

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

"She stayed calm during the crisis."

"Elle est restée calme pendant la crise." (Elle est restée calme pendant la crise.)
noun A2
/ˈkæm.əl/
chameau (shamo)

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

"The camel walked slowly across the desert sand."

"Le chameau marchait lentement à travers le sable du désert." (Le chamo marchait lentement à travers le sable du désert.)
Camp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/kæmp/
campement (campement)

a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place

"We decided to camp by the lake during the summer holiday."

"Nous avons décidé de camper près du lac pendant les vacances d'été." (Nous avons décidé de camper près du lac pendant les vacances d'été.)
camping definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
ˈkæm.pɪŋ
camping (camping)

Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.

"Many families go camping during holidays."

"De nombreuses familles font du camping pendant les vacances." (De nombreuses familles font du camping pendant les vacances.)
canadian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/kəˈneɪdiən/
canadien (canadien)

Relating to Canada or its people.

"She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions."

"Elle aime la culture et les traditions canadiennes." (Elle aime la culture et les traditions canadiennes.)
cancel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈkænsəl/
annuler (annuler)

to decide that something planned will not take place

"The flight was canceled due to heavy rain."

"Le vol a été annulé en raison de fortes pluies." (Le vol a été annulé en raison de fortes pluies.)
cancer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkænsər/
cancer (cancer)

A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

"Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer."

"Le tabagisme est une cause majeure du cancer du poumon." (Le tabagisme est une cause majeure du cancer du poumon.)
candle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkændl/
bougie (bougie)

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

"She lit a candle during the power cut."

"Elle a allumé une bougie pendant la coupure de courant." (Elle a allumé une bougie pendant la coupure de courant.)
candy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkændi/
bonbon (bonbon)

a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces

"The children were excited to get candy on Halloween."

"Les enfants étaient excités de recevoir des bonbons pour Halloween." (Les enfants etaient excites de recevoir des bonbons pour Halloween.)
Cap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/kæp/
casquette (kasket)

A covering for the head, often with a visor.

"He wore a red cap to the baseball game."

"Il portait une casquette rouge lors du match de baseball." (Il portait une casquette rouge lors du match de baseball.)
Captain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Captain (kap.tɛn)

noun A2
/ˈkæptɪn/
capitaine (capitaine)

the leader of a team, ship, or group

"The captain led his team to victory."

"Le capitaine a mené son équipe à la victoire." (Le capitaine a mene son equipe a la victoire.)
career definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/kəˈrɪər/
carrière / profession (carriere / profession)

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

"She built a successful career in medicine."

"Elle a construit une carrière réussie dans la médecine." (Elle a construit une carrière réussie dans la médecine.)
Careful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈkɛr.fəl/
prudent (prudent)

Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.

"He is always careful when crossing the road."

"Il est toujours prudent lorsqu'il traverse la rue." (Il est toujours prudent lorsqu'il traverse la rue.)
Carefully definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈkɛərfəli/
soigneusement (swah-nyuhz-moh)

In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.

"He carefully placed the glass on the table."

"Il a soigneusement posé le verre sur la table." (Il ah swah-nyuhz-moh poh-zay luh vair sir lah tah-bluh)
Careless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Careless (kèrles)

adjective A2
/ˈkeər.ləs/
négligent; imprudent; distrait; négligeant; (kerles)

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

"His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway."

"Sa conduite négligente a causé un grave accident sur l'autoroute." (Sa conduite negligent a cause un grave accident sur l'autoroute.)
Carpet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
moquette (moquette)

a thick woven floor covering

"They bought a red carpet for the living room."

"Ils ont acheté un tapis rouge pour le salon." (Ils ont acheté un tapis rouge pour le salon.)
Carrot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkærət/
carotte (karot)

a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable

"She added chopped carrots to the soup."

"Elle a ajouté des carottes hachées à la soupe." (Elle a ajoute des carottes hachees a la soupe.)
cartoon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/kɑːrˈtuːn/
dessin animé (dessin anime)

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

"Children love watching cartoons on TV."

"Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision." (Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision.)
case definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/keɪs/
cas / situation (cas / situation)

A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.

"In this case, we should wait for further instructions."

"Dans ce cas, nous devrions attendre d'autres instructions." (Dans ce cas, nous devrions attendre d'autres instructions.)
cash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/kæʃ/
liquide (liquide)

money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit

"She paid the bill in cash."

"Elle a payé la facture en liquide." (Elle a payé la facture en liquide.)
Castle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkæsəl/
château (chateau)

a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility

"The king lived in a grand castle on the hilltop."

"Le roi vivait dans un grand château au sommet de la colline." (Le roi vivait dans un grand château au sommet de la colline.)
cause definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/kɔːz/
cause / causer (cause / causer)

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

"The heavy rain caused flooding in the city."

"La forte pluie a causé des inondations dans la ville." (La forte pluie a causé des inondations dans la ville.)
celebrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/
célébrer (celebrer)

to observe an occasion with festivities or respect

"They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party."

"Ils ont célébré leur anniversaire de mariage avec une fête." (Ils ont célébré leur anniversaire de mariage avec une fête.)
celebrating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ
célébrer (celebrer)

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

"Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages."

"Célébrer les journées de sensibilisation aide à diffuser des messages importants." (Celebrer les journees de sensibilisation aide a diffuser des messages importants.)
celebration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/
célébration (celebration)

a festive event or activity to honor an occasion

"The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day."

"La ville a organisé une grande célébration le jour de l'Indépendance." (La ville a organise une grande celebration le jour de l'Independance.)
cellphone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/
téléphone portable (telephone portable)

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

"She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone."

"Elle a oublié son téléphone portable à la maison et n’a pu appeler personne." (elle a oublie son telephone portable a la maison et na pu appeler personne)
center definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛntər/
centre (centre)

The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.

"The park is located in the center of the city."

"Le parc est situé au centre de la ville." (Le parc est situé au centre de la ville.)
centers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
ˈsen.tərz
centres (centres)

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

"Centers drive regional development."

"Les centres favorisent le développement régional." (Les centres favorisent le développement régional.)
central definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈsɛntrəl/
central (central)

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

"Water is central to human survival."

"L'eau est centrale pour la survie humaine." (L'eau est centrale pour la survie humaine.)
Century definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛnʧəri/
siècle (siecle)

A period of one hundred years.

"The 20th century saw significant technological progress."

"Le XXe siècle a vu un progrès technologique significatif." (Le vingtieme siecle a vu un progres technologique significatif.)
cereal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɪə.ri.əl/
céréales (seeriel)

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

"She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work."

"Elle mange un bol de céréales chaque matin avant le travail." (Elle mange un bol de cereales chaque matin avant le travail.)
Certain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈsɜːr.tən/
certain (serten)

Known for sure; having no doubt.

"I am certain that she will succeed."

"Je suis certain qu'elle réussira." (juh swee ser-ten kel rey-ooseera.)
Certainly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈsɜːrtənli/
certainement (certainement)

without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty

"I will certainly help you with your project."

"Je vais certainement vous aider avec votre projet." (Je vais certainement vous aider avec votre projet.)
chain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/tʃeɪn/
chaîne (chaine)

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

"He wore a gold chain around his neck."

"Il portait une chaîne en or autour de son cou." (Il portait une chaîne en or autour de son cou.)
challenge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
défi (defi)

a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute

"Climbing the mountain was the biggest challenge of his life."

"Grimper la montagne a été le plus grand défi de sa vie." (Grimper la montagne a ete le plus grand defi de sa vie.)
noun A2
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
défis (defis)

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

"Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth."

"Surmonter les défis est la clé de la croissance personnelle." (Surmonter les defis est la cle de la croissance personnelle.)
chance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/tʃæns/
opportunité (opportunite)

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

"He took a chance and applied for the job."

"Il a pris une chance et a postulé pour le travail." (Il a pris une chance et a postule pour le travail.)
changing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
changement (changement)

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

"The weather is changing rapidly."

"Le temps change rapidement." (Le temps change rapidement.)
Character definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkærəktər/
caractère (caractere)

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play

"The main character in the novel learns an important lesson."

"Le personnage principal dans le roman apprend une leçon importante." (Le personnage principal dans le roman apprend une leçon importante.)
charge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
facturer/accuser (facturer/accuser)

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

"The store charges extra for home delivery."

"Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile." (Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile.)
chase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chase (tchès)

verb A2
/tʃeɪs/
poursuivre (poursuivre)

to pursue someone or something in order to catch them

"The police chased the thief through the market."

"La police a poursuivi le voleur à travers le marché." (La police a poursuivi le voleur à travers le marché.)
chat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; verb A2
/tʃæt/
discussion (discussion)

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

"We had a long chat after dinner."

"Nous avons eu une longue discussion après le dîner." (nous avons eu une longue discussion apres le diner)
cheat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/tʃiːt/
bonheur (bonheur)

to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage

"He cheated on the exam and got caught by the teacher."

"Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix." (Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.)
cheer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/tʃɪər/
acclamer (aclamer)

to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier

"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."

"Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but." (Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but.)
Cheerful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈtʃɪə.fəl/
joyeux; optimiste; plein de joie (joyeux; optimiste; plein de joie)

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

"She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day."

"Elle a une personnalité joyeuse qui illumine la journée de tout le monde." (Elle a une personnalité joyeuse qui illumine la journée de tout le monde.)