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a 9 84 abandon v renoncer à to stop doing an activity before you

have finished ita 2 16 abrupt adj subit describes something that is sudden

and unexpected, and often a 11 102 abuse n injures rude and offensive words said to

another persona 11 102 accessory n accessoire something added to a machine or to

clothing, which has a useful or

decorative purposea 5 47 achieve v réussir, atteindre to succeed in finishing something or

reaching an aim, especially after a lot

of work or efforta 3 29 adapt v s'adapter to change something to suit different

conditions or usesa 4 35 aim v viser to intenda 4 41 airy adj aéré with a lot of light and spacea 6 53 alert adj alerte quick to see, understand and act in a

particular situationa 1 8 amused adj amusé showing that you think something is

funnya 15 136 ancient adj ancien of or from a long time ago, having

lasted for a very long timea 1 10 annoy v agacer to make someone angrya 14 125 anxiety n angoisse an uncomfortable feeling of

nervousness or worry about

something that is happening or might

happen in the futurea 5 48 appreciate v apprécier to recognise or understand that

something is valuable, important or as

describeda 5 44 approach n approche a way of considering or doing

somethinga 10 89 appropriate adj approprié suitable or right for a particular

situation or occasiona 14 125 arch n arche a structure consisting of a curved top

on two supports, which holds the

weight of something above ita 12 111 arise v survenir to happena 13 119 ashore adv vers le rivage towards or onto land from an area of

watera 5 49 aspect n aspect one part of a situation, problem,

subject, etc.a 1 11 assume v supposer to accept something to be true without

question or proofa 12 107 at first glance à première vue when first lookinga 4 35 attitude n attitude a feeling or opinion about something

or someone, or a way of behaving

that is caused by thisa 16 147 attract attention attirer l'attention to make someone notice youb 13 119 backpack n sac à dos a bag that you carry on your backb 3 29 bare adj dénudé if a cupboard or room is bare, there is

little or nothing in itb 13 118 bark v aboyer (of a dog) to make a loud rough noiseb 5 49 barrier n barrière anything that prevents people from

being together or understanding each

otherb 9 84 be supposed v être censé to have to; to have a duty or a

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b 10 89 be to do with v porter sur to be caused by or connected with

somethingb 16 143 be up to no good v préparer un mauvais

coup

to be doing something bad that you

should not be doingb 1 10 best-selling adj à succès selling in very large numbersb 5 49 bilingual adj bilingue (of a person) able to use two

languages for communication, or (of a

thing) using or involving two b 8 71 blister n ampoule a painful red swelling on the skin that

contains liquid, caused usually by

continuous rubbing, especially on

your foot, or by burningb 14 124 block n immeuble a large, usually tall building divided

into separate parts for use as offices

or homes by several different

organisations or peopleb 7 64 blow down v renverser If the wind blows something down, it

makes it fall to the ground by blowing

on it.b 1 8 bored adj ennuyé feeling tired and unhappy because

something is not interesting or

because you have nothing to dob 6 53 branch n branche one of the parts of a tree that grows

out from the main trunk and has

leaves, flowers or fruit on itb 16 145 break down v tomber en panne If a machine or vehicle breaks down,

it stops working.b 15 138 break out v éclater If something dangerous or unpleasant

breaks out, it suddenly starts.b 11 101 brilliant adj 1 super 2 brillant 1 very good 2 extremely clever or

skilledb 1 10 bring up v élever to care for a child until he/she is an

adult, often giving him/her particular

beliefsb 9 83 brutal adj brutal not considering someone’s feelings b 16 143 built-in adj encastré If a place or piece of equipment has

built-in objects, they are permanently

connected and cannot be easily

removed.b 4 35 bunch n bande a group of peopleb 9 83 by accident par accident without intending to, or without being

intendedc 4 39 cage n cage a space surrounded on all sides by

bars or wire, in which animals or birds

are keptc 7 62 call centre n centre d'appel a large office in which a company’s

employees provide information to its

customers, or sell or advertise its

goods or services by telephonec 8 72 can’t help ne pas pouvoir

s'empêcher

If you can’t help doing something, you

cannot stop yourself doing it.c 5 45 cancel v annuler to decide that an organised event will

not happenc 12 107 canned food n conserves food which is sold in cans (= closed

metal containers)c 8 71 career n carrière the job or series of jobs that you do

during your working life, especially if

you continue to get better jobs and

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c 8 72 carry on v poursuivre to continue doing something, or to

cause something to continuec 7 62 cashier n caissier a person whose job is to receive and

pay out money in a shop, bank,

restaurant, etc. c 8 73 casual adj décontracté describes clothes that are not formal

or not suitable for special occasionsc 9 84 celebrity n célébrité someone who is famous, especially in

the entertainment business c 14 125 cellar n cave a room under the ground floor of a

building, usually used for storagec 5 49 challenge n défi something that is difficult and that

tests someone’s ability and c 9 81 chance of a lifetime n chance d'une vie an opportunity which only comes once

in your lifec 12 107 change your mind changer d'avis to change your decision or opinionc 15 138 chaotic adj chaotique in a state of chaos (= a situation

where there is no order and

everything is confused)c 13 119 charge v foncer to move forward quickly and violently,

especially towards something which

has caused difficulty or angerc 1 11 charming adj charmant pleasant and attractivec 12 106 check-up n contrôle a general medical examination to see

if you are healthyc 9 84 cheering n acclamation shouts of encouragement and c 15 138 chuck v jeter to throw something carelesslyc 2 17 clamber v se hisser to climb up, across or into somewhere

with difficulty, using the hands and the

feetc 5 45 classmate n camarade someone who is in the same class as

you at schoolc 6 53 clearing n clairière an area in a wood or forest from

which trees and bushes have been c 4 40 combination n combinaison the mixture you get when two or more

things are combinedc 9 83 come down to v se résumer à If a situation or decision comes down

to something, that is the thing that

influences it most.c 2 20 commit v commettre to do something illegal or something

that is considered wrongc 3 29 compartment n compartiment one of the separate areas inside a

vehicle, especially a trainc 16 143 compatible adj compatible compatible equipment can be used

togetherc 2 20 compete v concurrencer to try to be more successful than

someone or something elsec 1 11 compromise n compromis an agreement in an argument in

which the people involved reduce

their demands or change their opinion

in order to agreec 11 102 concern n inquiétude when you feel worried or nervous

about something, or something that

makes you feel worriedc 2 20 consistent adj constant always behaving or happening in a

similar, especially positive, wayc 14 128 consultant n consultant someone who advises people on a

particular subjectc 15 136 contemporary adj contemporain existing or happening now


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c 9 82 contract n contrat a legal document that states and

explains a formal agreement between

two different people or groups, or the

agreement itselfc 11 99 convenient adj commode near or easy to get to or usec 15 135 conventional adj conventionel traditional and ordinaryc 16 143 coordination n coordination the ability to make your arms, legs

and other body parts move in a

controlled wayc 4 41 cosy adj douillet comfortable and pleasant, especially

(of a building) because small and c 12 107 counsellor n conseiller someone who is trained to listen to

people and give them advice about

their problemsc 1 11 counter-argument n contre-argument an argument against another

argument, idea or suggestionc 1 10 countless adj innombrable very many; too many to be countedc 15 138 cram v entasser to force a lot of things into a small

spacec 13 119 crash v entrer en collison to hit something, often making a loud

noise or causing damagec 12 111 crew n équipage the people who work together on a

ship, aircraft, or planec 6 56 crop n culture a plant such as a grain, fruit, or

vegetable that is grown in large

amounts by farmersc 14 125 cruel adj cruel causing sufferingc 13 119 crunch v croquer, crisser to crush hard food loudly between the

teeth, or to make a sound as if

something is being crushed or brokenc 5 44 culture n culture the way of life, especially the general

customs and beliefs, of a particular

group of people at a particular timec 16 143 current adj courant of the present timec 4 35 curriculum n programme the group of subjects studied in a

school, college, etc.c 14 125 customary adj 1 habituel 2

coutumier

1 usual 2 traditional

c 14 127 cut down v abattre to make a tree fall to the ground by

cutting it near the bottomd 7 66 database n base de données a large amount of information stored

in a computer system in such a way

that it can be easily looked at or d 7 65 daunting adj décourageant making you feel slightly frightened or

worried about your ability to achieve

somethingd 1 10 deal with v 1 avoir affaire à /

avec quelqu'un

2 s'occuper de

3 traiter

1 to talk to someone or meet

someone, especially as part of your

job 2 to take action in order to

achieve something or in order to solve

a problem 3 to be about or be on the

subject of somethingd 14 125 dealer n marchand a person whose work is to buy and

sell somethingd 6 56 debate n débat a serious discussion of a subject in

which many people take partd 9 84 delighted adj enchanté very pleased


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d 11 99 delivery n livraison when goods, letters, parcels, etc. are

taken to people’s houses or places of

workd 16 143 demand v réclamer to need something such as time,

effort, or a particular qualityd 11 102 deny v nier to not admit that you have knowledge,

responsibility, feelings, etc.d 1 10 desire v désirer a strong feeling that you want

somethingd 16 143 device n appareil an object or machine which has been

invented for a particular purposed 10 88 devote something to

something

v se consacrer à to use time, energy, etc. for a

particular purpose d 4 34 diet n alimentation the food and drink usually eaten or

drunk by a person or groupd 2 19 disappoint v décevoir to make someone feel unhappy

because something or someone was

not as good as they had expected or

because something did not happend 8 71 disappointment n déception the feeling of being unhappy because

something or someone was not as

good as you had hoped or because

something did not happend 12 111 discreetly adv discrètement in a way that will not cause

embarrassment or attract too much

attentiond 3 29 dismantle v démonter to take something apart so that it is in

many piecesd 8 72 disqualify v disqualifier to stop someone from being in a

competition or doing something

because they are unsuitable or they

have done something wrongd 2 19 distract v distraire to make someone stop giving their

attention to somethingd 10 89 divide v diviser to (cause to) separate into parts or

groupsd 1 13 do someone a

favour

rendre service à

quelqu'un

to do something for someone in order

to help themd 3 29 document n document a paper or set of papers with written

or printed information, especially of an

official typed 16 143 downside n inconvénient the disadvantage of a situationd 12 107 dramatically adv de façon dramatique suddenly or obviouslyd 12 107 drastic adj radical (especially of actions) severe and

sudden or having very noticeable

effectsd 8 71 drop out v laisser tomber to not do something that you were

going to do, or to stop doing

something before you have e 10 89 earn v gagner to receive money as payment for work

that you doe 4 34 edible adj comestible suitable or safe for eatinge 7 65 elaborate adj complexe containing a lot of careful detail or

many detailed partse 14 125 elegant adj élégant graceful and attractive in appearance

or behavioure 16 143 elsewhere adv ailleurs somewhere different; somewhere elsee 1 8 embarrassed adj embarassé feeling ashamed or shy


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e 6 52 endangered species n espèces menacées a type of animal that may soon not

exist because there are very few alive

nowe 3 29 endure v endurer to suffer something difficult,

unpleasant or painfule 1 9 energetic adj énergique,

dynamique

the power and ability to be physically

and mentally activee 13 119 enraged adj furieux extremely angrye 11 103 ensure v s'assurer to make something certain to happene 3 29 epic adj épique describes events that happen over a

long period and involve a lot of action

and difficultye 7 65 equip v équiper to provide a person or a place with

objects that are necessary for a

particular purposee 7 64 equipment n équipement the set of necessary tools, clothing,

etc. for a particular purposee 8 71 eternity n éternité time which never ends or which has

no limits e 3 33 excursion n excursion a short journey usually made for

pleasure, often by a group of peoplee 2 19 exhaust v épuiser to make someone feel extremely tirede 6 52 exhaust fumes n gaz d'échappement the waste gas from a vehicle’s enginee 9 83 exhilarating adj enivrant making you feel very excited and e 4 35 experimental adj expérimental experiencing and observing different

methods or situations in order to

discover what the result will bee 1 8 extend v agrandir to add to something in order to make

it bigger or longerf 3 29 fake adj faux not real, but made to look or seem f 1 9 fanatic n fanatique someone whose interest in something

or enthusiasm for something is

extremef 2 17 fantasise v fantasmer to imagine something that you would

like to happen but which is not likely

to happenf 10 88 fascinated adj fasciné very interestedf 9 81 fascinating adj fascinant very interestingf 12 110 fasten v attacher to (cause something to) become firmly

fixed together, or in position, or closedf 4 40 feature v présenter to include someone or something as

an important partf 10 88 feel like avoir envie to want to do something f 14 125 fetch v rapporter to be sold for a particular amount of

moneyf 10 88 financial adj financier relating to money or how money is

managedf 1 9 firm n entreprise a company or businessf 1 9 fitness n fitness the condition of being physically

strong and healthyf 13 119 flat out adj d'arrache-pied as fast or as hard as possiblef 5 45 flatmate n colocataire a person who shares an apartment or

flat with another personf 4 40 flavour n goût how food or drink tastes, or a

particular taste itselff 8 71 flexible adj flexible able to change or be changed easily

according to the situationf 15 138 flock v affluer to move or come together in large

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f 5 49 fly by v filer If a period of time flies by, it seems to

pass very quickly, usually because

you are enjoying yourself or very f 5 47 focus on something v se focaliser sur to give a lot of attention to one

particular subject or thingf 15 138 frenzy n frénésie uncontrolled and excited behaviour or

emotion, which is sometimes violentf 5 44 frustrated adj frustré feeling annoyed or less confident

because you cannot achieve what you

wantf 4 34 funds n fonds money needed or available to spend

on somethingf 8 71 furious adj endiablé using a lot of effort or strengthf 9 84 further adj de plus extra; additionalf 2 17 further afield plus loin a long distance awayg 16 144 gadget n gadget a small device or machine with a

particular purpose11 102 get by v se débrouiller to be able to live with difficulty, having

just enough moneyg 9 83 get involved v prendre part à to do things and be part of an activity

or eventg 12 106 get over v se remettre to get better after an illness, or feel

better after something or someone

has made you unhappyg 12 107 get rid of se débarasser de to remove or throw away something

unwantedg 5 44 get to know v apprendre à

connaître quelqu'un

to spend time with someone or

something so that you gradually learn

more about themg 10 88 give out v émettre to make a soundg 1 9 give someone a lift emmener to give someone a free ride

somewhere, usually in a carg 16 145 give up v renoncer to stop owning and using somethingg 11 102 glance v coup d'oeil to give a quick, short lookg 6 53 go ahead v aller de l'avant to go somewhere before the other

people that you are walking or

travelling withg 16 143 goal n but an aim or purposeg 7 65 grab v saisir to take hold of something or someone

suddenly and roughlyg 11 100 grateful adj reconnaissant showing or expressing thanks,

especially to another persong 6 56 ground v immobiliser If aircraft are grounded, they are

prevented from flying or ordered not

to fly.g 3 29 gust n rafale a sudden strong windh 6 59 habitat n habitat the natural environment in which an

animal or plant usually livesh 8 71 hallucination n hallucination when you see, hear, feel or smell

something which does not exist,

usually because you are ill or have

taken a drugh 14 125 handrails n balustrade a long bar that you hold in order to

support yourself when walking, for

example at the side of stairsh 11 99 harm v faire du mal,

endommager

to hurt someone or damage

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h 15 136 harvest n récolte the time of year when crops are cut

and collected from the fields, or the

activity of cutting and collecting them,

or the crops which are cut and

collectedh 14 126 haunted adj hanté describes a place where ghosts h 7 65 have something in

common

avoir en commun to share interests, experiences, or

other characteristics with someone or

somethingh 2 17 heap n tas an untidy pile or mass of thingsh 2 16 heartbroken adj avoir le coeur brisé extremely sad, often because a

relationship has finishedh 2 17 high-pitched adj aigu describes a noise that is high and

sometimes also loud or unpleasanth 11 99 high-quality adj de bonne qualité very good and well madeh 8 74 hire v louer to pay to use something for a short

periodh 4 38 historic adj historique important or likely to be important in

historyh 3 29 holdall n fourre-tout a small case used for carrying clothes

and personal things when travellingh 5 48 homesick adj mal du pays unhappy because of being away from

home for a long periodh 11 102 hoover v passer l'aspirateur to clean a floor by using an electric

machine which sucks up the dirth 5 49 hospitality n hospitalité when people are friendly and

welcoming to guests and visitorsh 3 30 host n hôte someone who has guestsh 14 124 housing estate n lotissement an area containing a large number of

houses or apartments built close

together at the same timeh 11 100 hunter n chasseur a person or an animal that hunts

animals for food or for sporth 15 138 hurl v lancer to throw something with a lot of force,

usually in an angry or violent wayi 6 53 idly adv oisivement without any particular purposei 10 89 immeasurably adv immesurablement in an extreme wayi 5 47 immerse yourself in

something

v se plonger dans to become completely involved in

somethingi 10 90 impact n impact a powerful effect that something,

especially something new, has on a

situation or personi 7 65 improvise v improviser to invent or make something, such as

a speech or a device, at the time

when it is needed without already

having planned iti 12 111 in mid-air n en plein ciel in the air or skyi 3 27 in style en beauté if you do something in style, you do it

in a way that people admire, usually

spending a lot of moneyi 6 53 in the wild en liberté in natural conditions, independent of

humansi 10 89 income n revenu money that is earned from doing work

or received from investmentsi 5 44 independent adj indépendant not needing anyone else to help you

or do things for youi 8 70 individually adv individuellement separatelyi 16 143 indoors adv à l'intérieur into or inside a building


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i 4 35 ingredient n ingrédient a food that is used with other foods in

the preparation of a particular dishi 5 48 initial adj initial of or at the beginningi 4 35 initiative n initiative a new action or movement, often

intended to solve a problemi 12 107 instance n 1 cas 2 par exemple 1 a particular situation, event or fact,

especially an example of something

that happens generally 2 for instance

said before you give something as an

examplei 12 106 intake n consommation the amount of a particular substance

which is eaten or drunk during a

particular timei 10 89 intense adj intense strongi 5 47 intensive adj intensif involving a lot of effort or activity in a

short period of timei 11 105 interactive adj interactif describes a system or computer

program which is designed to involve

the user in the exchange of i 1 9 interrupt v interrompre to stop a person from speaking for a

short period by something you say or

doi 13 120 intimate adj intime If a place or event is intimate, it is

small in a way that feels comfortable

and private.i 9 83 invaluable adj inestimable extremely usefuli 3 29 involve v impliquer If a situation or activity involves

something, that thing is a necessary

part of it.i 12 107 IQ n QI intelligence quotient: a measure of

someone’s intelligence found from

special testsi 2 16 irrelevant adj hors de propos not related to what is being discussed

or considered and therefore of no

importancei 1 10 irritate v irriter to make someone angry i 4 35 isolated adj isolé feeling unhappy because of not

seeing or talking to other peoplei 8 72 it’s no good adj laisser tomber used to say that trying to do

something has no effecti 8 72 it’s not worth ca ne vaut pas la

peine

used to say that something is not

useful or enjoyable enough to use

time, effort or money doingi 11 102 item n article something which is part of a list or

group of thingsj 15 135 juggling n jonglage the activity of throwing two or more

balls into the air, repeatedly, often in

order to entertain peoplej 14 125 jumbled adj désordonné mixed together in an untidy wayk 8 71 keep up with v aller aussi vite que to move at the same speed as

someone or something that is moving

forward so that you stay level with k 6 53 keeper n gardien a person who takes care of animals in

a zook 7 66 key in v taper to put information into a computer or a

machine using a keyboardl 1 10 lack of something n manque de not having something or not having

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l 10 89 lead v mener lead a busy/happy/normal, etc. life; to

live in a particular wayl 2 23 leisure n temps libre the time when you are not working or

doing other dutiesl 6 59 level n niveau the height of somethingl 15 138 lie ahead v se profiler to be going to happen in the futurel 9 84 lifestyle n mode de vie someone’s way of living; the things

that a person or particular group of

people usually doi 16 143 link v joindre to connect computers so that

information can be sent between theml 6 58 litter n détritus small pieces of rubbish that have

been left lying on the ground in public l 9 83 live adj en direct (of a performance) broadcast,

recorded or seen while it is happeningl 7 65 live up to

expectations

être à la hauteur to be very good, as good as you were

expecting or hoping l 15 138 load n charge a large amount of things that a person

or animal carriesl 16 143 loudspeaker n haut-parleur a piece of equipment that changes

electrical signals into sounds,

especially used in public places so

that large numbers of people can hear

someone speaking or music playingl 7 64 luggage n bagages the bags, cases, etc. which contain

your possessions and that you take

with you when you are travellingl 3 27 luxury n de luxe great comfort, especially as provided

by expensive and beautiful thingsm 6 52 machete n machette a large knife with a wide blade, used

for cutting trees and plants or as a m 9 82 make sense avoir un sens to be a good thing to dom 2 17 make up v fabriquer to invent something, such as an

excuse or a story, often in order to

deceivem 15 138 manic adj maniaque very excited and physically active in a

way that is not controlledm 5 49 marked adj marqué describes a change or difference in

behaviour that is very obvious or

noticeablem 5 47 master v maîtriser to learn how to do something wellm 10 88 match v mettre en rapport to choose someone or something that

is suitable for a particular person,

activity, or purposem 1 10 mature adj mûr fully grown or developedm 8 71 methodical adj méthodique describes people who do things in a

very ordered, careful waym 1 9 mind your own

business

mêle-toi de tes

affaires

used to tell someone in a rude way

that you do not want them to ask

about something privatem 9 81 miss v rater to not see or hear something or

someonem 3 31 mood n humeur the way you feel at a particular timem 2 16 mousy adj châtain terne describes hair which is brown and not

special or attractivem 15 135 move on v circuler If the police or other people in

authority move you on, they ask you

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m 15 136 myth n mythe an ancient story or set of stories,

especially explaining in a literary way

the early history of a group of people

or about natural events and factsn 6 59 nature reserve n réserve naturelle an area of land which is protected in

order to keep safe the animals and

plants that live there, often because

they are raren 7 65 neat adj rangé tidy, with everything in its placen 10 88 neighbourhood n quartier the area of a town that surrounds

someone’s home, or the people who

live in this arean 7 65 nightly adv de tous les soirs happening every nightn 3 27 novelty n nouveauté something which has not been

experienced before and so is

interestingn 13 119 numb adj engourdi If a part of your body is numb, you are

unable to feel it, usually for a short

time.n 4 35 nutrition n alimentation the substances that you take into your

body as food and the way that they

influence your health o 10 89 objective n objectif something which you plan to do or

achieveo 10 89 observation n observation a remark about something that you

have noticedo 1 13 on average en moyenne usually, based on an amount which is

calculated by adding some amounts

together, and then dividing by the

number of amountso 12 111 on board n à bord on a boat, train or aircrafto 2 16 on display en exposition If something is on display, it is in a

place for people to look at.o 4 35 organic adj biologique not using artificial chemicals in the

growing of plants and animals for food

and other productso 10 88 original adj d'origine existing since the beginning, or being

the earliest form of somethingo 9 83 outlet n exutoire a way in which emotion or energy can

be expressed or made use ofo 8 77 outline v exposer brièvement to give the main facts about o 5 45 overhear v surprendre to hear what other people are saying

without intending to and without their

knowledgeo 16 143 overlong adj trop long too longo 3 29 overnight adj de nuit, pour la nuit for or during the nightp 8 71 pace n pas the speed at which someone or

something moves, or with which

something happens or changesp 3 29 packed adj bondé completely fullp 13 119 pan n poêle a metal container that is round and

often has a long handle and a lid,

used for cooking things on top of a p 3 29 panel n panneau a flat, usually rectangular part, or

piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that

fits into or onto something largerp 12 107 patrol v patrouiller (especially of soldiers or the police) to

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p 13 118 pay attention v prêter attention to watch, listen to, or think about

something carefully or with interestp 8 73 peaceful adj paisible quiet and calmp 13 119 penultimate adj pénultième second from the lastp 11 99 permission n permission If someone is given permission to do

something, they are allowed to do it.p 16 143 persuade v convaincre to make someone do or believe

something by giving them a good

reason to do it or by talking to them

and making them believe itp 13 116 pet n animal de compagnie an animal which is kept in the home

as a companion and treated kindlyp 13 119 pierce v percer (of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be

seen or heard, despite darkness,

noise, etc.p 2 17 pile n pile an amount of a substance in the

shape of a small hill or a number of

objects on top of each otherp 16 143 pinpoint v localiser to find out or say the exact position in

space or time of somethingp 6 56 play a part prendre part to help to achieve somethingp 6 58 pollution n pollution damage caused to water, air, etc. by

harmful substances or wastep 13 119 pot n casserole any of various types of container,

usually round, especially one used for

cooking foodp 10 89 poverty n pauvreté the condition of being extremely poorp 16 143 price tag n prix how much something costsp 13 119 prick n piqûre the quick feeling of pain that you get

when something sharp makes a very

small hole in your skinp 14 125 print v imprimer to produce writing or images on paper

or other material with a machinep 1 11 prioritise v metttre en priorité to decide which of a group of things

are the most important so that you

can deal with them firstp 3 29 privacy n intimité the state of being alonep 3 29 proclamation n proclamation a definite statementp 12 107 profoundly adv profondément deeply or extremelyp 16 146 proud adj fier feeling pleasure and satisfaction

because you or people connected

with you have done or got something p 10 88 prove v prouver to show that something is truep 7 66 punctual adj ponctuel arriving, doing something or

happening at the expected, correct p 7 64 put effort into

something

s'éfforcer to work hard in order to achieve

something, using a lot of time and

energyp 12 106 put on v grossir if people or animals put weight on,

they become heavierq 5 45 qualification n certificat an official record showing that you

have finished a training course or

have the necessary skills, etc.q 12 111 queue n queue to wait in a line of people, often to buy

somethingr 4 35 range n gamme a set of similar thingsr 11 100 rate v classer to judge the value or character of

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r 4 35 recipe n recette a set of instructions telling you how to

prepare and cook food, including a list

of what food is needed for thisr 11 100 regard v considérer to consider or have an opinion about

something or someoner 9 83 reject v refuser to refuse to accept someone for a job,

course, etc.r 5 45 remind v rappeler to make someone think of something

they have forgotten or might have

forgottenr 6 53 remote adj lointain describes an area, house or village

that is a long way from any towns or r 11 102 rental n de location an arrangement to rent something, or

the amount of money that you pay to

rent somethingr 11 105 replace v remplacer to take the place of something, or to

put something or someone in the

place of something or someone elser 11 101 reputation n réputation the opinion that people in general

have about someone or something, or

how much respect or admiration

someone or something receives,

based on past behaviour or characterr 14 125 request n demande when you politely or officially ask for

somethingr 5 44 research n recherche a detailed study of a subject,

especially in order to discover

information or reach a new

understandingr 16 143 resemble v ressembler to look like or be like someone or

somethingr 11 100 reveal v dévoiler to make known or show something

that is surprising or that was

previously secretr 10 88 reward n récompense something good that you get or

experience because you have worked

hard, behaved well, etc.r 13 119 root n racine the part of a plant which grows down

into the earth to get water and food

and which holds the plant firm in the r 14 125 rounded adj arrondi smooth and curvedr 3 27 route n parcours a particular way or direction between

placesr 13 120 rural adj rural relating to the countryside and not to

townsr 2 17 rush n élan sudden, quick movements 10 88 sample n échantillon a small amount of something that

shows you what the rest is or should

be like

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14 128 saucer n soucoupe a small curved plate which you put a

cup ons 5 49 scare v effrayer to (cause to) feel frighteneds 15 138 scour v parcourir to search a place or thing very

carefully in order to try to find s 6 53 scramble v grimper to move or climb quickly but with

difficulty, often using your hands to

help yous 13 119 scratch n égratignure a slight cut or a long, thin mark made

with a sharp object


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s 13 119 scream v crier to cry or say something loudly and

usually on a high note, especially

because of strong emotions such as

fear, excitement or angers 3 29 screwdriver n tournevis a tool for turning screws, consisting of

a handle joined to a metal rod shaped

at one end to fit in the cut in the top of

the screws 4 40 seafood n poisson et fruits de

mer

animals from the sea that can be

eaten, especially fish or sea animals

with shellsr 11 99 security n sécurité protection of a person, building,

organisation or country against

threats such as crime or attacks by

foreign countriess 14 125 sense of humour n sens de l'humour your ability to understand amusing

thingss 16 143 set targets v fixer les objectifs to decide what you want to achieve by

a particular times 8 71 severe adj grave causing very great pain, difficulty,

anxiety, damage, etc.; very seriouss 9 83 show off v frimer to behave in a way which is intended

to attract attention or admiration, and

which other people often find s 14 125 shutter n volet a wooden cover on the outside of a

window which prevents light or heat

from going into a room or heat from

leaving its 16 143 signal n signal an action, movement or sound which

gives information, a message, a

warning or an orders 2 20 simultaneously adv simultanément happening or existing at the same s 14 127 site n site a place where something happened

or was built in the pasts 15 138 sizzle v grésiller to make a sound like food cooking in

hot fats 11 102 slam v claquer to close violently and noisilys 10 89 slightly adv légèrement a littles 6 53 slip v se glisser to go somewhere or do something

quickly, often so that you are not

noticeds 13 119 smash v fracasser to cause something to move with

great force against something hard,

usually causing damage or injurys 3 29 snack n goûter a small amount of food that is eaten

between meals, or a very small meals 3 29 snatch v attraper to take hold of something suddenly

and roughlys 6 56 sneeze v éternuer when you sneeze, air and often small

drops of liquid suddenly come out of

your nose and mouth in a way you

cannot controls 6 53 sniff v renifler to smell something by taking air in

through your noses 13 119 snorkelling n plongée avec tuba the activity of swimming while using a

snorkel (= a tube that you breathe

through when your face is under the

water)


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s 15 138 sour adj aigre having a sharp, sometimes

unpleasant, taste or smell, like a

lemon, and not sweets 1 9 sporty adj sportif relating to sportss 15 138 squash v aplatir to crush something into a flat shapes 6 53 squat v s'accroupir to position yourself close to the

ground balancing on the front part of

your feet with your legs bent under s 15 138 stale adj rassis no longer new or fresh, usually as a

result of being kept for too longs 15 138 stall n stand a large table or a small shop with an

open front from which goods are sold

in a public places 7 65 stare v regarder fixement to look for a long time with the eyes

wide open, especially when surprised,

frightened or thinkings 10 88 start out v commencer to begin your work or a task in a

particular ways 7 65 status n statut the amount of respect, admiration or

importance given to a person,

organisation or objects 9 84 steady adj fixe steady career/job, etc.; work that is

likely to continue for a long time and

that will pay you regular amounts of

moneys 14 125 store v ranger to put or keep things in a special

place for use in the futures 14 124 storey n étage a level of a buildings 8 71 strategy n stratégie a detailed plan for achieving success

in situations such as war, politics,

business, industry or sport, or the skill

of planning for such situationss 2 17 straw n paille the dried yellow stems of crops such

as wheat, used as food for animals or

as a layer on the ground for animals

to lie ons 9 83 strip away v dépouiller quelqu'un

de

to gradually reduce something

important or something that has

existed for a long times 14 125 struggle v lutter to experience difficulty and make a

very great effort in order to do s 16 143 substantial adj substantiel large in size, value or importances 16 143 suit v convenir to be right for a particular person,

situation or occasions 2 16 sum up v résumer to describe the important facts about

something brieflys 9 84 superb adj superbe of excellent quality; very greats 13 117 supervise v superviser to watch a person or activity to make

certain that everything is done

correctly, safely, etc.s 4 35 supply v approvisionner to provide something that is wanted or

needed, often in large quantities and

over a long period of times 6 56 surface n surface the outer or top part or layer of

somethings 13 119 survive v survivre to continue to live or exist, especially

after coming close to dying or being

destroyed or after being in a difficult

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s 14 125 suspicious adj méfiant feeling doubt or no trust in someone

or somethings 3 29 sweaty adj en sueur covered in sweat or smelling of sweats 16 143 switch on v allumer to turn a piece of equipment ons 15 136 symbolise v symboliser to represent somethingt 11 102 tackle v entreprendre to try to deal with something or

someonet 9 83 take time out v prendre du temps

pour

to spend a period of time doing

something that is not your normal job

or course of studyt 8 73 take up v se mettre à to start doing a particular job or t 4 37 talkative adj bavard talking a lott 13 119 tangle v s'emmêler to become twisted together, or to

make something become twisted t 7 64 task n tâche a piece of work to be done, especially

one done regularly, unwillingly or with

difficultyt 9 83 taste n avant-goût a short experience of somethingt 4 36 tasty adj savoureux describes food which has a strong

and very pleasant flavourt 7 65 terrifying adj terrifiant very frighteningt 1 10 the key to something secret, clé the best way of achieving somethingt 5 49 theoretical adj théorique based on the ideas that relate to a

subject, not the practical uses of that

subjectt 13 118 thick adj épais made of strong, heavy materialt 6 52 threat n menace someone or something that is likely to

cause harm or damaget 13 117 timid adj timide shy and nervous; without much

confidence; easily frightenedt 8 71 to cut a long story

short

pour faire court, bref something that you say before you

describe, very briefly, something that

happened, without saying all the t 11 102 toiletries n articles de toilette things such as soap, toothpaste, etc.

that you use for keeping yourself t 16 143 track v suivre la trace de to follow a person or animal by

looking for proof that they have been

somewhere, or by using electronic

equipmentt 14 125 trade n métier a particular business or industryt 8 71 train v s'entraîner to prepare or be prepared for a job,

activity or sport, by learning skills

and/or by mental or physical exerciset 15 136 trap v pièger to catch an animal using a piece of

equipmentt 12 106 treatment n traitement the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to

cure a person of an illness or injuryt 15 140 triumph n triomphe a very great success, achievement or

victory (= when you win a war, fight or

competition), or a feeling of great

satisfaction or pleasure caused by t 2 16 triviality n banalité something that is not importantt 7 65 trolley n chariot a table on four small wheels with one

or more shelves under it which is

used for serving food or drinkst 12 108 troublemaker n fauteur de trouble someone who intentionally causes

troublet 15 138 trundle v cahoter (to cause something) to move slowly

on wheels


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t 4 34 tuition n cours teaching, especially when given to a

small group or one person, such as in

a college or universityt 16 143 turn into v (se) transformer (en) to change and become someone or

something different, or to make

someone or something do thist 10 89 turn out v s'avérer to be known or discovered finally and

surprisinglyt 9 83 turn something v rejeter to refuse an offer or requestu 7 65 undeniably adv incontestablement certainlyu 11 102 underwear n sous-vêtements clothes worn next to the skin, under

other clothesu 5 48 unique adj unique being the only existing one of its type

or, more generally, unusual or special

in some wayu 3 27 unspoilt adj préservé an unspoilt place is beautiful because

it has not been changed or damaged

by peopleu 15 138 upbeat adj joyeux full of hope, happiness and good

feelingsu 1 10 upset adj contrarié worried, unhappy or angryu 2 16 urge v inciter to strongly advise or try to persuade

someone to do a particular thingv 4 40 value for money bon marché If something is value for money, it is

good quality or there is a lot of it so

you think the amount of money you

spent on it was right.v 12 107 vandalism n vandalisme the crime of intentionally damaging

property belonging to other peoplev 4 38 variety n variété many different types of things or v 11 99 vehicle n véhicule a machine usually with wheels and an

engine, which is used for transporting

people or goods on land, especially

on roadsv 2 17 venture v hasarder to risk going somewhere or doing

something that might be dangerous or

unpleasantv 7 65 vision n vision an idea or mental image of somethingv 1 11 vital adj d'importance capitale extremely importantv 7 68 volunteer n bénévole a person who does something,

especially helping other people,

willingly and without being forced or

paid to do itv 7 68 volunteer v se porter volontaire to offer to do something that you do

not have to do, often without having

been asked to do it and without

expecting paymentw 6 53 wander v vagabonder to walk around slowly in a relaxed way

or without any clear purpose or

directionw 14 215 warehouse n entrepôt a large building for storing things

before they are sold, used, or sent out

to shopsw 4 38 warn v avertir to make someone realise a possible

danger or problem, especially one in

the futurew 6 53 watchful adj vigilant paying careful attention and ready to

deal with problems


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w 13 119 wave v faire un signe de la

main

to raise your hand and move it from

side to side as a way of greeting

someone, telling them to do

something or adding emphasis to an w 9 84 wealthy adj fortuné rich; having a lot of moneyw 15 136 welfare n bien-être physical and mental health and

happiness, especially of a personw 9 82 well-known adj célèbre famousw 3 29 wildlife n faune et flore animals and plants that grow

independently of people, usually in

natural conditionsw 3 29 witness v témoin to see something happen, especially

an accident or crimew 12 106 workout n séance de mise en

forme

when you do a series of exercises to

make your body strong and healthyz 13 119 zip n fermeture éclair a fastener consisting of two rows of

metal or plastic teeth-like parts which

are brought together by pulling a

small sliding piece over them, and

which is used for closing openings,

especially in clothes or bags


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