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proof
proof
[nom]

evidence that establishes or strongly demonstrates that something is true or exists

preuve

preuve

Ex: Emma kept the receipt as proof of purchase. 
able
able
[Adjectif]

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

capable, compétent, apte

capable, compétent, apte

Ex: With his new glasses, he is able to read the fine print. 

Avec ses nouvelles lunettes, il est capable de lire les petits caractères.

absent
absent
[Adjectif]

not present in a place where someone is expected to be

absent, absente

absent, absente

Ex: Daniel is absent from today's meeting. 
absence
absence
[nom]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

absence

absence

Ex: The teacher noticed the student's absence and marked it on the attendance sheet. 
to accommodate

to provide someone with a place to live or stay

héberger

héberger

Ex: The university accommodates first-year students in residence halls. 
accommodation

a place where people live, stay, or work in

logement, logement, chambres

logement, logement, chambres

Ex: The hotel offers various types of accommodation, from standard rooms to luxury suites with ocean views. 

L'hôtel propose différents types d'hébergement, des chambres standard aux suites de luxe avec vue sur l'océan.

alcohol
alcohol
[nom]

any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.

alcool

alcool

Ex: Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to health problems such as liver damage and addiction. 
alcoholism

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoolisme

alcoolisme

Ex: Research has shown a correlation between stress and an increased risk of alcoholism. 

La recherche a montré une corrélation entre le stress et un risque accru d'alcoolisme.

brother
brother
[nom]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

frère

frère

Ex: He is always protective of her younger brother and looks out for him. 
brotherhood

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

fraternité

fraternité

Ex: The charity’s goal was to foster a sense of brotherhood by bringing together people from different backgrounds to help those in need. 

L'objectif de l'organisation caritative était de favoriser un sentiment de fraternité en rassemblant des personnes d'horizons différents pour aider ceux dans le besoin.

child
child
[nom]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

enfant

enfant

Ex: It is important to create a supportive environment where children can express their thoughts and emotions freely. 
childhood

the period of a person's life when they are a child

enfance

enfance

Ex: He developed a love of music during childhood. 
distant
distant
[Adjectif]

having a great space or extent between two points

lointain,  éloigné

lointain, éloigné

Ex: The hikers could see a distant mountain range on the horizon. 

Les randonneurs pouvaient voir une chaîne de montagnes lointaine à l'horizon.

distance

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distance

distance

Ex: She measured the distance from her house to the nearest grocery store. 
to employ
to employ
[verbe]

to give work to someone and pay them

employer

employer

Ex: The company has plans to employ additional staff for their new project. 
friendly
friendly
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

sympathique, gentil, gentille

sympathique, gentil, gentille

Ex: Our city is known for its friendly and welcoming people. 
friendliness

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

amabilité,  gentillesse

amabilité, gentillesse

Ex: The friendliness of the staff at the hotel made our stay much more enjoyable, as they were always ready to help. 

La gentillesse du personnel de l'hôtel a rendu notre séjour beaucoup plus agréable, car ils étaient toujours prêts à aider.

to govern
to govern
[verbe]

to control or determine how an activity, process, or situation operates or develops

régir, contrôler

régir, contrôler

Ex: Market conditions often govern the price of agricultural products. 
government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gouvernement

gouvernement

Ex: After the election, the new government promised to focus on reducing unemployment and increasing economic growth. 
ignorant
ignorant
[Adjectif]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

ignorant, naïf

ignorant, naïf

Ex: His ignorant remarks revealed a lack of understanding of social etiquette. 

Ses remarques ignorantes ont révélé un manque de compréhension de l'étiquette sociale.

ignorance

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorance

ignorance

Ex: The teacher worked hard to address the students' ignorance of the topic, providing extra lessons to improve their understanding. 
to improve
to improve
[verbe]

to make a person or thing better

améliorer

améliorer

Ex: Adding more details to your essay will improve its clarity and depth. 
improvement

the action or process of making something better

amélioration

amélioration

Ex: Her grades showed remarkable improvement after she started tutoring sessions. 
to intend
to intend
[verbe]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

avoir l’intention de

avoir l’intention de

Ex: He intends to pursue a career in medicine. 
intention

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

intention

intention

Ex: His intention to travel the world was evident in every conversation, as he shared his plans with anyone who would listen. 
loneliness

the state of not having any companions or company

solitude

solitude

Ex: His loneliness was apparent as he wandered through the empty halls of the house. 

Sa solitude était apparente alors qu'il errait dans les couloirs vides de la maison.

race
race
[nom]

(biology) a taxonomic category below species that has a distinct feature from other groups in the same species

race

race

Ex: The two races differ slightly in color and size. 
racism
racism
[nom]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one's own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

racisme

racisme

Ex: He faced racism because of his skin color. 
to reduce
to reduce
[verbe]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

diminuer, réduire

diminuer, réduire

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of certain diseases. 
reduction

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

réduction

réduction

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels. 
ugly
ugly
[Adjectif]

very unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

laid

laid

Ex: David replaced the ugly curtains with simple white ones. 
ugliness

the state of being not attractive or not pleasing to the eye

laideur

laideur

Ex: She couldn't ignore the ugliness of the scars on his face, but she admired his strength and resilience. 

Elle ne pouvait ignorer la laideur des cicatrices sur son visage, mais elle admirait sa force et sa résilience.

vandal
vandal
[nom]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

vandale, dévastateur

vandale, dévastateur

Ex: The local park was closed for repairs after a vandal damaged several benches and playground equipment. 

Le parc local a été fermé pour réparations après qu'un vandale ait endommagé plusieurs bancs et équipements de jeu.

vandalism

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalisme

vandalisme

Ex: The park was closed temporarily due to vandalism that left graffiti on the playground equipment. 

Le parc a été fermé temporairement en raison de vandalisme qui a laissé des graffitis sur les équipements de jeux.

lonely
lonely
[Adjectif]

unhappy because of being alone or lacking companionship

seul

seul

Ex: Daniel sometimes gets lonely when he works from home all week. 
violent
violent
[Adjectif]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

violent

violent

Ex: He became violent when confronted with criticism, punching a hole in the wall. 

Il est devenu violent lorsqu'il a été confronté à des critiques, faisant un trou dans le mur.

violence

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violence

violence

Ex: Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many families and requires immediate intervention. 
weak
weak
[Adjectif]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

faible

faible

Ex: That old shelf has a weak joint and might snap under weight. 
weakness

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

faiblesse, faiblesse

faiblesse, faiblesse

Ex: His hesitation was interpreted as a sign of weakness. 
loss
loss
[nom]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

perte, mort

perte, mort

Ex: They mourned the loss of their home in the fire. 
to lose
to lose
[verbe]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perdre

perdre

Ex: The town lost power during the blackout. 
death
death
[nom]

the fact or act of dying

mort

mort

Ex: Her grief after her husband's death was overwhelming. 
to die
to die
[verbe]

to no longer be alive

mourir, décéder

mourir, décéder

Ex: The old oak tree in the backyard finally died after standing for over a century. 
success
success
[nom]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

succès, réussite

succès, réussite

Ex: Success is often the result of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. 
to succeed
to succeed
[verbe]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

réussir, parvenir, arriver

réussir, parvenir, arriver

Ex: Despite facing setbacks, the entrepreneur eventually succeeded in establishing a successful business. 
thought
thought
[nom]

something that comes to one's mind, such as, an idea, image, etc.

idée

idée

Ex: His thoughts on the matter were well-received during the meeting. 
to think
to think
[verbe]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

penser

penser

Ex: I don't think that she's being honest about her intentions. 
belief
belief
[nom]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

croyance, foi

croyance, foi

Ex: The religious leader's teachings are based on the belief in compassion and forgiveness. 
to believe
to believe
[verbe]

to accept something to be true even without proof

croire

croire

Ex: For a long time, I believed his exaggerated tales of adventure. 
heat
heat
[nom]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

chaleur

chaleur

Ex: She could feel the heat from the campfire on her face. 
warm
warm
[Adjectif]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

chaud

chaud

Ex: The cat lay in the warm sunlight coming through the window. 
strength

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

force

force

Ex: The athlete demonstrated impressive physical strength during the weightlifting competition. 
strong
strong
[Adjectif]

having a lot of physical power

fort, vigoureux

fort, vigoureux

Ex: She admired his strong arms as he effortlessly carried the bags. 
height
height
[nom]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

hauteur, taille

hauteur, taille

Ex: What is the height of the tallest building in the city? 
high
high
[Adjectif]

having a relatively great vertical extent

haut, élevé

haut, élevé

Ex: He built a high fence around his garden to keep out the deer. 
width
width
[nom]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

largeur

largeur

Ex: The table has a width of nearly four feet. 
wide
wide
[Adjectif]

having a large length from side to side

large

large

Ex: The bridge was wide, allowing for multiple lanes of traffic. 
employment

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

emploi

emploi

Ex: The government introduced new policies to reduce employment rates and create more job opportunities for young people. 
to entertain

to amuse or interest someone so that they enjoy themselves

divertir, amuser

divertir, amuser

Ex: Sarah entertained her guests with funny stories. 
entertainment

activities, performances, films, shows, or other things provided for people's enjoyment

divertissement, spectacle

divertissement, spectacle

Ex: Movies are a popular form of entertainment. 
to excite
to excite
[verbe]

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

enthousiasmer, exciter

enthousiasmer, exciter

Ex: The thought of going on a vacation to the beach excited the children. 

La pensée de partir en vacances à la plage a excité les enfants.

excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

excitation

excitation

Ex: Emma's voice was full of excitement when she announced the news. 
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