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– Seite 1 von 37 – Cutting Edge New Edition: Pre-intermediate English-French Wordlist Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 1 Module 1 6 leisure [leə] loisirs How do you spend your leisure time? Module 1 6 lifestyle [laifstail] mode de vie They have a very exciting lifestyle. Module 1 6 go clubbing [əυ klbiŋ] aller en boîte Shall we go clubbing tonight? Module 1 6 go for a run [əυ fə ə rn] aller courir Where's Dad? - He's gone for a run. Module 1 6 skateboarding [skeitbɔdiŋ] faire du skateboard Skateboarding is very popular at my school. Module 1 6 snowboarding [snəυbɔdiŋ] le snowboard There is a section of the piste for snowboarding. Module 1 6 rollerblading [rəυləbleidiŋ] faire du roller We went rollerblading in the park. Module 1 6 skiing [skiiŋ] faire du ski We went skiing in Switzerland. Module 1 6 surfing the internet [sfiŋ] surfer sur le net He spends all evening surfing the internet. Module 1 6 yoga [jəυə] le yoga She started a yoga class. Module 1 6 what else [wɒt els] quoi d'autre That's a start, what else have you got? Module 1 7 survey [səvei] étude, sondage The company carried out a survey of 100 people. Module 1 7 result [rizlt] résultat The whole situation was the result of a silly mistake. Module 1 7 rent (v) [rent] louer We rent the flat from my uncle. Module 1 7 according to [əkɔdiŋ tu] selon According to Rachel, Keith started the fight. Module 1 8 win [win] gagner Mark's team won the basketball tournament. Module 1 8 Olympic Games [əlimpik eimz] les jeux olympiques Where will the next Olympic Games be held? Module 1 8 happen [hpən] se passer, avoir lieu What happened today at work? Module 1 8 judo [dudəυ] le judo He's a black belt in judo. Module 1 8 spot [spɒt] le lieu This is a great spot for a holiday. Module 1 8 dice [dais] The first player rolls the dice. Module 1 8 pack [pk] emporter Did you remember to pack your swimming costume? Module 1 8 match [mtʃ] allumette He struck a match to find his way through the dark room. Module 1 9 soccer [sɒkə] foot We say football, Americans say soccer. Module 1 9 referee [refəri] arbitre Just at that moment the referee blew his whistle. Module 1 9 signal [sinəl] le signal Don't move until you hear the signal. Module 1 9 ice hockey [ais hɒki] hockey sur glace We're going to an ice hockey match.

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Cutting Edge New Edition: Pre-intermediate English-French Wordlist

Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence

Module 1

Module 1 6 leisure [�le�ə] loisirs How do you spend your leisure time?

Module 1 6 lifestyle [�laifstail] mode de vie They have a very exciting lifestyle.

Module 1 6 go clubbing [�əυ kl�biŋ] aller en boîte Shall we go clubbing tonight?

Module 1 6 go for a run [�əυ fə ə r�n] aller courir Where's Dad? - He's gone for a run.

Module 1 6 skateboarding [�skeitbɔdiŋ] faire du skateboard Skateboarding is very popular at my school.

Module 1 6 snowboarding [�snəυbɔdiŋ] le snowboard There is a section of the piste for snowboarding.

Module 1 6 rollerblading [�rəυlə�bleidiŋ] faire du roller We went rollerblading in the park.

Module 1 6 skiing [�skiiŋ] faire du ski We went skiing in Switzerland.

Module 1 6 surfing the internet [�s�fiŋ] surfer sur le net He spends all evening surfing the internet.

Module 1 6 yoga [�jəυ�ə] le yoga She started a yoga class.

Module 1 6 what else [wɒt ��els] quoi d'autre That's a start, what else have you got?

Module 1 7 survey [sə�vei] étude, sondage The company carried out a survey of 100 people.

Module 1 7 result [ri�z�lt] résultat The whole situation was the result of a silly mistake.

Module 1 7 rent (v) [rent] louer We rent the flat from my uncle.

Module 1 7 according to [ə�kɔdiŋ tu] selon According to Rachel, Keith started the fight.

Module 1 8 win [win] gagner Mark's team won the basketball tournament.

Module 1 8 Olympic Games [ə�limpik ��eimz] les jeux olympiques Where will the next Olympic Games be held?

Module 1 8 happen [�h�pən] se passer, avoir lieu What happened today at work?

Module 1 8 judo [�d�udəυ] le judo He's a black belt in judo.

Module 1 8 spot [spɒt] le lieu This is a great spot for a holiday.

Module 1 8 dice [dais] dé The first player rolls the dice.

Module 1 8 pack [p�k] emporter Did you remember to pack your swimming costume?

Module 1 8 match [m�tʃ] allumette He struck a match to find his way through the dark room.

Module 1 9 soccer [�sɒkə] foot We say football, Americans say soccer.

Module 1 9 referee [�refə�ri] arbitre Just at that moment the referee blew his whistle.

Module 1 9 signal [�si�nəl] le signal Don't move until you hear the signal.

Module 1 9 ice hockey [�ais hɒki] hockey sur glace We're going to an ice hockey match.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 1 9 race leader [reis �lidə] coureur en tête The race leader sets the pace for the other runners.

Module 1 9 twice [twais] deux fois I've been to America twice this year.

Module 1 9 date [deit] la date What was the date yesterday - was it the sixth?

Module 1 9 once a month [w�ns ə m�nθ] une fois par mois We visit them once a month.

Module 1 9 take [teik] emporter I always take too many clothes when I go on holiday.

Module 1 10 unusual [�n�ju�uəl] original, inhabituel He has an unusual name.

Module 1 10 keep fit [kip �fit] rester en forme She swims to keep fit.

Module 1 10 mixture [�mikstʃə] mélange Stir the mixture with a spoon until it is smooth.

Module 1 10 team [tim] équipe A football team.

Module 1 10 Netherlands [�neðələndz] les Pays-Bas Last year, we went on a cycling holiday in the Netherlands.

Module 1 10 male [meil] masculin / homme There are still very few male nurses.

Module 1 10 female [�fimeil] féminin /femme A female tiger.

Module 1 10 try (v) [trai] essayer I've been trying to remember where I left my jacket.

Module 1 10 throw [θrəυ] jeter He threw the empty bottle into the bin.

Module 1 10 similar [�simələ] semblable Martine and her sister look very similar .

Module 1 10 touch [t�tʃ] toucher Chantal touched his arm gently.

Module 1 10 opponent [ə�pəυnənt] adversaire Our opponents seemed to be much bigger and stronger than us.

Module 1 10 kick [kik] frapper du pied A group of boys were kicking a stone around outside.

Module 1 10 attack [ə�t�k] attaquer Two men attacked him and took his car.

Module 1 10 against [ə��enst] contre Philip was against the idea of selling the house.

Module 1 10 defend [di�fend] se défendre The Russian army has defended the country many times.

Module 1 10 goal [�əυl] but The Russians scored three goals in sixteen minutes.

Module 1 10 terrific [tə�rifik] génial I love your new hairstyle - it's terrific!

Module 1 10 association [ə�səυsi�eiʃən] association The Association of University Teachers.

Module 1 10 martial art [mɑʃəl �ɑt] art martial Kung Fu is a popular martial art.

Module 1 10 gentle [�d�entl] doux You have to be very gentle with young animals.

Module 1 10 consist [kən�sist] consister The class consists of children from a wide range of countries.

Module 1 10 a series [�siəriz] une série It's the last in the series.

Module 1 10 carefully [�keəfəli] prudemment Drive carefully, the weather is bad.

Module 1 10 exactly [i��z�ktli] exactement I know exactly what is going to happen.

Module 1 10 advantage [əd�vɑntid�] avantage The advantage of living in a town is that there is lots to do.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 1 10 anywhere [�eniweə] n'importe où I can't find my purse anywhere.

Module 1 10 anytime [�enitaim] n'importe quand You can come anytime.

Module 1 10 equipment [i�kwipmənt] équipement Using the most modern scientific equipment.

Module 1 10 qualified [�kwɒləfaid] qualifié A qualified football trainer.

Module 1 10 get rid of [�et rid ɒv] se débarrasser de I am getting rid of these old pictures.

Module 1 10 movement [�muvmənt] mouvement With an awkward movement, Nick turned his head.

Module 1 10 common [�kɒ�ð��mən] courant Rabbits are the most common wild animal in this area.

Module 1 10 secret [�sikrət] secret We held a secret meeting after school.

Module 1 10 do you mind [maind] ça vous/te dérange Do you mind if I call my mum?

Module 1 10 enthusiast [in�θjuzi�st] amateur My brother is a motorbike enthusiast.

Module 1 10 screen [skrin] écran A television with a 26" screen.

Module 1 10 thumb [θ�m] pouce He broke his thumb playing rugby.

Module 1 10 brand-new [�br�nd nju] tout neuf A brand-new house.

Module 1 10 revolution [�revə�luʃən] révolution The French Revolution.

Module 1 10 grid [�rid] grille The teacher told us to draw a grid on a piece of paper.

Module 1 10 square [skweə] carré I met him in the square.

Module 1 10 physical [�fizikəl] physique Do you do much physical exercise?

Module 1 11 occasionally [ə�kei�ənəli] occasionnellement We occasionally meet for a drink.

Module 1 12 training camp [�treiniŋ k�mp] camp d'entraînement It's a military training camp.

Module 1 12 upstairs [��p�steəz] à l'étage Julie is upstairs in her room.

Module 1 13 nickname [�nikneim] surnom My nickname at school was 'Spike'.

Module 1 13 height [hait] hauteur We measured the height of the building.

Module 1 13 relationship [ri�leiʃənʃip] relation Her relationship with her father has always been difficult.

Module 1 13 up-to-date [�p tə �deit] au courant des nouveautés Websites hold all the up-to-date information.

Module 2

Module 2 16 programme [�prəυ�r�m] programme, émissions Did you see that TV programme about earthquakes?

Module 2 16 channel [�tʃ�nl] chaîne Which channel is the film on?

Module 2 16 cookery programme [�kυkəri �prəυ�r�m] émission culinaire I got the recipe from a cookery programme.

Module 2 16 soap opera [�səυp �ɒpərə] le soap-opéra It's my favourite soap opera.

Module 2 16 advert [əd�v�t] publicité Have you seen that advert for Nike sportswear?

Module 2 16 clock [klɒk] la montre You could hear the clock ticking.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 2 17 computer-generated movie [kəm�pjutə �d�enə�reitid �muviz] film numérique He has directed a series of computer-generated movies.

Module 2 17 come out [�k�m aυt] sortir Come out of there!

Module 2 17 space [speis] l'espace There isn't enough space in the suitcase.

Module 2 17 traffic lights [tr�fik laits] feux de signalisation He stopped when the traffic lights turned red.

Module 2 18 nineteenth century [�naintinθ �sentʃəri] XIXème siècle He was a nineteenth century poet.

Module 2 18 season [�sizən] saison Spring is my favourite season.

Module 2 18 decade [�dekeid] décennie The building is now four decades old.

Module 2 18 stay up late [stei �p leit] se coucher tard I'm tired because we stayed up late last night.

Module 2 19 angry [��n�ri] fâché, en colère I am very angry with you.

Module 2 19 disappointed [�disə�pɔintəd] déçu Julie was disappointed that her friends couldn't come.

Module 2 19 embarrassed [im�b�rəst] embarrassé I felt embarrassed about my dirty shoes.

Module 2 19 excited [ik�saitəd] enthousiaste, surexcité Emma was so excited about the concert that she couldn't sleep.

Module 2 19 impatient [im�peiʃənt] impatient The officer was rude and impatient when I didn't understand.

Module 2 19 in a good mood [in ə �υd mud] de bonne humeur You're in a good mood today.

Module 2 19 nervous [�n�vəs] nerveux Julie looked nervous before the test.

Module 2 19 scared [skeəd] effrayé My brother is scared of dogs.

Module 2 19 surprised [sə�praizd] surpris I'm surprised you haven't been there before.

Module 2 19 worried [�w�rid] préoccupé Her mother is worried that she might not get better.

Module 2 19 exam [i��z�m] examen I'm taking my history exam tomorrow.

Module 2 19 purse [p�s] porte-monnaie I had very little money in my purse.

Module 2 19 wallet [�w�ð´��lət] portefeuille He left his wallet in the car.

Module 2 19 cancelled [k�nsəld] annulé The meeting was cancelled at the last minute.

Module 2 20 feel [fil] (se) sentir I felt cold and lonely.

Module 2 20 sad [s�d] triste The movie had a very sad ending.

Module 2 20 ill [il] malade Mrs. Jackson has been very ill for a long time.

Module 2 20 wet [wet] mouillé Her hair was wet.

Module 2 20 feel like [fil laik] avoir envie de I feel like a change of scene.

Module 2 20 opinion [ə�pinjən] opinion What's your opinion of the new head teacher?

Module 2 20 feel about [fil lə�baυt] penser de How do you feel about his reaction?

Module 2 20 rest [rest] le reste I'll keep the rest of the cake until tomorrow.

Module 2 20 upset [��pset] vexé She's a bit upset because her cat has died.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 2 20 gloves [�l�vz] gants She wore matching gloves and hat.

Module 2 20 crowded [�kraυdəd] où il y a beaucoup de monde A crowded beach.

Module 2 20 embarrassing [im�b�rəsiŋ] embarrassant It was very embarrassing as he heard what I said.

Module 2 20 a get together [ə �et tə��eðə] réunion informelle It wasn't a party, more like a get together.

Module 2 20 smile [smail] sourire Come on - smile for the camera!

Module 2 21 strange [streind�] étrange I could hear strange noises.

Module 2 22 coach [kəυtʃ] entraîneur Jack's my tennis coach.

Module 2 22 do you mind (v) [maind] ça vous/te dérange Do you mind if I call my mum?

Module 2 22 youth hostel [�juθ �hɒstl] auberge de jeunesse We stayed in a youth hostel in Scotland.

Module 2 22 while [wail] tandis que, pendant que He started a business while he was still at school.

Module 2 22 site [sait] le terrain Children must stay off the building site.

Module 2 22 jewellery [�d�uəlri] bijoux She wears a lot of gold jewellery.

Module 2 22 pocket [�pɒkət] poche He took some money out of the pocket of his jeans.

Module 2 22 several [�sevərəl] plusieurs The journey took several days.

Module 2 22 colourful [�k�ləfəl] très coloré I prefer colourful clothes.

Module 2 22 electronic [�elik�trɒnik] électronique E-mail stands for electronic mail.

Module 2 22 flatmate [�fl�tmeit] colocataire That's Sandra, my flatmate.

Module 2 23 whenever [wen�evə] chaque fois que This picture will remind me of you whenever I look at it.

Module 2 23 couple [�k�pəl] le couple Sally and Dave are a very attractive couple, aren't they?

Module 2 23 invite [�invait] inviter Are you going to invite your ex-boyfriend to your party?

Module 3

Module 3 24 dream [dremt] le rêve I had a dream about my dog last night.

Module 3 24 fall asleep [fɔl ə�slip] s'endormir Apparently he feel asleep at the wheel.

Module 3 24 tired [taiəd] fatigué By the end of the day, I felt so tired that I had to lie down.

Module 3 24 get dressed [�et�drest] s'habiller I got dressed in a hurry.

Module 3 24 have a bath [h�v ə �bɑθ] prendre un bain I usually have a bath to relax.

Module 3 24 have a shower [h�v ə �ʃaυə] prendre une douche Dad's having a shower.

Module 3 24 set the alarm [set ðə ə�lɑm] régler le réveil Set the alarm for 7.00.

Module 3 24 switch off [�switʃ �ɒf] éteindre Can you switch off the light?

Module 3 24 turn off [t�n��ɒf] fermer Turn off the tap, you're wasting water.

Module 3 24 wake up [weik ��p] se réveiller She woke up to the smell of coffee.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 3 24 go off [�əυ ɒf] se mettre en marche The alarm went off in the middle of the night.

Module 3 25 rise (v) [raiz] augmenter The amount of crime in our cities is rising all the time.

Module 3 25 alarm clock [ə�lɑm �klɒk] le réveil-matin What a loud alarm clock!

Module 3 25 quiet [�kwaiət] calme She spoke in a quiet voice.

Module 3 25 light [lait] lumière There isn't much light in this room because the window is small.

Module 3 25 snack [sn�k] en-cas Let's stop for a snack.

Module 3 25 avoid [ə�vɔid] éviter She avoided trouble by keeping quiet.

Module 3 25 contain [kən�tein] contenir The suitcase contained a lot of old clothes.

Module 3 25 chemical [kli] chimique Some of these chemicals are very dangerous.

Module 3 25 fast [fɑst] rapide He has always loved fast cars.

Module 3 25 be able to [bi �eibl tə] pouvoir, être capable de She's able to speak four languages.

Module 3 25 sound [saυnd] son We could hear the sound of traffic outside.

Module 3 25 wave [weiv] agiter We waved goodbye to Dad.

Module 3 25 pretend [pri�tend] faire semblant Helen pretended to be ill so that she could stay at home.

Module 3 25 imagine [i�m�d�ən] imaginer Close your eyes, and imagine travelling through space.

Module 3 25 static [kli] fixe, stable Prices have remained static.

Module 3 25 look for [�lυk fə] chercher I'm looking for the car keys.

Module 3 25 advice [əd�vais] conseils I need some advice about boys.

Module 3 25 trouble [�tr�bəl] ennuis We had a lot of trouble parking the car.

Module 3 26 should [ʃəd] devrais / devrait /devraient People shouldn't use their cars so often.

Module 3 26 bin [bin] poubelle She threw the letter in the bin.

Module 3 26 rubbish [�r�biʃ] détritus Could you put this rubbish outside in the bin?

Module 3 26 ashtray [��ʃtrei] cendrier The ashtray was full.

Module 3 26 cigarette end [�si�ə�ret end] mégot Cigarette ends were lying on the floor.

Module 3 26 file [fail] dossier, classeur Please fetch the file labelled 'A-E'.

Module 3 26 note [nəυt] note Mum wrote a note to my teacher saying that I was sick.

Module 3 26 dressing gown [dresiŋ �aυn] robe de chambre She answered the door in her dressing gown.

Module 3 26 tidy up [�taidi ��p] ranger Tidy up this place before she gets back.

Module 3 26 annoyed [ə�nɔid] énervé She gets annoyed with me for being untidy.

Module 3 26 advertising industry [�dvətaiziŋ �indəstri] l'industrie de la publicité The advertising industry is suffering from hard times.

Module 3 26 choose [tʃuz] choisir Lucy chose a red dress with a white collar.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 3 26 amateur [�amətə] amateur He's not a professional athlete, but he's a very good amateur.

Module 3 27 enthusiastic [in�θjuzi��stik] enthousiaste Her parents were enthusiastic about the idea.

Module 3 27 necessary [�nesəsəri] nécessaire "Do I need to bring a coat?" "No, that won't be necessary."

Module 3 28 architect [�ɑkətekt] architecte Her dad is an architect.

Module 3 28 barman [�bɑmən] barman He got a summer job as a barman.

Module 3 28 civil servant [sivəl �s�vεnt] fonctionnaire My mum's a civil servant, she works for the government.

Module 3 28 farmer [�fɑmə] agriculteur He's a farmer.

Module 3 28 journalist [�d��nələst] journaliste There's a journalist on the phone - he wants to interview you.

Module 3 28 lawyer [�lɔjə] juriste, avocat My lawyer's already acquainted with the facts.

Module 3 28 nurse [n�s] infirmière She is a nurse in the psychiatric ward.

Module 3 28 psychologist [sai�kɒləd�əst] psychologue A clinical psychologist.

Module 3 28 shop assistant [ʃɒp ə�sistənt] vendeur /vendeuse She works as a shop assistant in town.

Module 3 28 taxi driver [�t�ksi �draivə] taximan John's a taxi driver.

Module 3 28 writer [�raitə] écrivain He's started a new career as a writer.

Module 3 28 dangerous [�deind�ərəs] dangereux Police say the escaped prisoner is a very dangerous man.

Module 3 28 patient [�peiʃənt] patient My father is a kind and patient man.

Module 3 29 librarian [lai�breəriən] bibliothécaire The librarian asked us to keep quiet.

Module 3 29 accountant [ə�kaυntənt] comptable RCA is advertising for an accountant.

Module 3 29 perhaps [pə�h�ps] peut-être Perhaps you'll win next time.

Module 3 29 interests [�intrists] ce qui vous intéresse A broad range of interests.

Module 3 29 reason [�rizən] raison One reason the team played so badly was that Tom was injured.

Module 3 30 vet [vet] vétérinaire We had to take our cat to the vet.

Module 3 30 change seats [tʃeind� sits] changer de siège Can we change seats? I want to sit next to the window.

Module 3 30 fare [feə] tarif A company that offers cheap air fares.

Module 3 30 behind [bi�haind] derrière The car behind us was driving too close.

Module 3 30 volume [�vɒljum] volume Turn up the volume - I really like this song.

Module 3 30 low [ləυ] bas The house was surrounded by a low wall.

Module 3 30 remote control [ri�məυt kən�trəυl] télécommande The remote control needs new batteries.

Module 3 30 monument [�mɒnjəmənt] monument The cross is a monument to the men who died in battle.

Module 3 30 timetable [�taim�teibəl] horaire The train timetable.

Module 3 30 stranger [�streind�ə] étranger (qqn qu'on ne connaît pas) A stranger approached him and asked for a cigarette.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 3 30 in front of [in �fr�nt�əv] devant Where is it? In front of your eyes!

Module 3 31 correct (v) [kə�rekt] corriger Please correct the mistakes in your homework.

Module 3 31 return (v) [ri�t�n] rentrer At eleven o'clock I was still waiting for Simone to return.

Module 3 31 each other [itʃ �ðə] l'un l'autre We all hugged and kissed each other.

Module 3 31 be prepared [pri�peəd] être prêt à "Well men", said the Captain "Be prepared for a night attack".

Module 3 31 ask for directions [ɑsk fɔ dai�rektʃənz] demander le chemin We were lost so asked for directions.

Module 4

Module 4 32 occasion [ə�kei�ən] occasion I have been there on many occasions.

Module 4 32 celebrate [�seləbreit] célébrer, fêter The team celebrated by opening some bottles of champagne.

Module 4 32 Chinese New Year [�tʃai�niz nju jiə] le Nouvel An chinois This is how they celebrate Chinese New Year.

Module 4 32 St Valentine's Day [v�ləntainz dei] Saint-valentin He cooked a lovely, romantic meal on St Valentines' Day.

Module 4 32 Mother's Day [�m�ðəz dei] la Fête des Mères I took my mum out for lunch on Mother's Day.

Module 4 32 Easter [�istə] Pâques I went to stay with my grandma at Easter.

Module 4 32 May Day [�mei dei] la Fête du Travail May Day is a national holiday.

Module 4 32 Father's Day [�fɑðə dei] la Fête des Pères I gave him a present for Father's day.

Module 4 32 American Independence Day [ə�merikən indi�pendəns dei] fête nationale américaine American Independence Day is on the 4th. July.

Module 4 32 Halloween [�h�ləυ�in] Halloween The children dressed up as ghosts and witches for Halloween.

Module 4 32 Christmas Day [�krisməs dei] Noël I always spend Christmas Day with my family.

Module 4 32 New Year's Eve [�nju jiəz iv] Saint-sylvestre A New Year's Eve party.

Module 4 33 tradition [trə�diʃən] tradition It's a tradition to celebrate the new year.

Module 4 33 evil spirits [�ivəl �spirits] mauvais esprits She felt the old house was full of evil spirits.

Module 4 33 thoughts [θɔts] pensées I want to collect my thoughts before the meeting begins.

Module 4 33 as time goes by [əz taim �əυz bai] au fil du temps Your sadness will get better as time goes by.

Module 4 33 adult [��d�lt] adulte When you are an adult you have a lot of responsibilities.

Module 4 33 celebration [�selə�breiʃən] fête The wedding celebrations went on all through the night.

Module 4 33 blow out [bləυ aυt] souffler He blew out the candles.

Module 4 33 specific [spə�sifik] spécifique The books are designed for this specific age group.

Module 4 33 certain [�s�tn] certain One day we will be married - I feel certain about that.

Module 4 33 variety [və�raiəti] la sorte We tried three different varieties of cheese.

Module 4 33 pick up [�pik��p] ramasser Can you pick me up from the cinema?

Module 4 33 particularly [pə�tikjələli] particulièrement Crime is increasing, particularly in the cities.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 4 33 priest [prist] prêtre The priest knelt before the altar.

Module 4 33 sweets [swits] bonbons, sucreries It's bad for your teeth to eat sweets.

Module 4 33 reach [ritʃ] atteindre We reached the village just after lunchtime.

Module 4 33 religious ceremony [ri�lid�əs �serəməni] cérémonie religieuse It's a type of Tibetan religious ceremony.

Module 4 33 waltz [wɔls] valse The last waltz of the evening.

Module 4 33 vote [vəυt] le vote There were 603 votes for Mr Jameson, and only 16 against.

Module 4 33 join [d�ɔin] entrer dans Helen has joined a running club to try and get fit.

Module 4 33 armed forces [ɑmd fɔsiz] forces armées He had a distinguished record in the armed forces.

Module 4 33 member of parliament [�membə ɒv �paləmənt] représentant (à la Chambre) She's the youngest member of parliament.

Module 4 33 key [ki] clé This is the key for the front door.

Module 4 33 City Hall [�siti �hɔl] maison communale Batman, meet me at City Hall!

Module 4 33 bunch of flowers [b�ntʃ ɒv �flaυəz] bouquet de fleurs He gave her a bunch of flowers to apologize.

Module 4 33 Army [�ɑmi] l'armée You're in the army now.

Module 4 33 Navy [�neivi] la marine He rose to quite a high rank in the Navy.

Module 4 33 Air Force [�eə fɔs] l'armée de l'air She always wanted to be a pilot so joined the Air force.

Module 4 33 government building [���vnmənt bildiŋ] bâtiment gouvernemental The terrorists attacked a government building.

Module 4 34 day off [dei ɒf] jour de congé On my days off, you'll usually find me out in the back garden.

Module 4 34 countryside [�k�ntrisaid] campagne A walk in the countryside.

Module 4 34 PA (personal assistant) [pɑ] secrétaire particulière She just started working as a PA.

Module 4 34 useful [�jusfəl] utile A useful tool.

Module 4 35 instead of [in�sted ɒv] au lieu de, plutôt que Take that one instead of this.

Module 4 35 give up [�iv���p] renoncer, abandonner I gave up smoking 2 years ago.

Module 4 36 envelope [�envələυp] enveloppe Envelopes and stamps.

Module 4 36 biscuit [�biskət] biscuit Who wants a chocolate biscuit?

Module 4 36 coal [kəυl] charbon Put some more coal on the fire.

Module 4 36 mushroom [�m�ʃrum] champignon Pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms.

Module 4 36 oyster [�ɔistə] huître We had champagne and oysters for breakfast.

Module 4 37 abroad [ə�brɔd] à l'étranger Have you travelled abroad much?

Module 4 37 argument [�ɑ�jəmənt] dispute I had a big argument with my girlfriend.

Module 4 38 anniversary [��nə�v�səri] anniversaire (d'un événement) Today is my parents' 25th wedding anniversary.

Module 4 38 national holiday [n�ʃənəl �hɒlidei] jour férié national Today is a national holiday.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 4 39 Happy New Year! [�h�pi �nju jiə] Bonne année! Happy New Year. They all cried.

Module 4 39 Happy anniversary! [�h�pi �ni�v�səri] Joyeux anniversaire! She wished me a happy anniversary.

Module 4 39 lovely [�l�vli] magnifique She has a lovely face.

Module 4 39 Congratulations! [kən��r�tʃə�leiʃənz] Félicitations! Congratulations on your promotion.

Module 4 39 Good health! [�υd helθ] Bonne santé! He raised his glass and said "Good health!"

Module 4 39 Many happy returns! [�meni h�pi ri�t�nz] Meilleurs vœux! She wished me many happy returns on my birthday.

Module 4 39 Cheers! [tʃiəz] Santé! "Cheers!" He said, lifting his glass.

Module 4 39 operation [�ɒpə�reiʃən] opération Doug's got to have an operation on his back.

Module 4 40 invitation [�invə�teiʃən] invitation We got an invitation to their New Year's party.

Module 4 40 busy [�bizi] occupé A busy mother of three small children.

Module 4 40 marketing department [�mɑkitiŋ di�pɑtmənt] service du marketing There are only two of us in the marketing department.

Module 4 40 unfortunately [�n�fɔtʃənətli] malheureusement Unfortunately, we had to go home early.

Module 4 40 actually [��ktʃuəli] en fait Do you actually believe that?

Module 4 40 proper [�prɒpə] juste, correct Have you filled in the proper form?

Module 4 40 in advance [in əd�vɑns] par avance He told me about the meeting in advance.

Module 4 40 waterfront [�wɔtəfr�nt] au bord de la mer Most of the hotels are down on the waterfront.

Module 4 40 greeting [��ritiŋ] salutation The two men exchanged greetings.

Module 4 40 arrangements [ə�reind�mənts] dispositions Lee's still making arrangements for the wedding.

Module 4 40 sign off [sain ɒf] donner sa démission à He signed off without a word.

Module 4 40 decision [di�si�ən] décision Ben knew he'd made the right decision.

Module 4 41 first class [�f�st�klɑs] en première classe We prefer to travel in first class.

Module 4 41 noise [nɔiz] bruit The children were making too much noise.

Module 4 41 smell (v) [smelt] sentir That soup smells delicious!

Module 4 41 fed up [bi fed���p wið] en avoir marre I'm fed up with my job!

Module 5

Module 5 42 the bigger the better [ðə �bi�ə ðə �betə] au plus grand, au mieux "The bigger the better", she said with a smile.

Module 5 42 pale [peil] pâle A pale blue shirt

Module 5 42 importance [im�pɔtəns] importance Good teams understand the importance of working together.

Module 5 42 neck [nek] cou She wore a gold chain around her neck.

Module 5 42 emotion [i�məυʃən] émotion Smythe showed no emotion during the trial.

Module 5 42 handsome [�h�nsəm] beau He was tall, dark and handsome.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 5 42 beauty [�bjuti] beauté He was amazed by her beauty.

Module 5 42 slim [slim] mince A slim pretty girl.

Module 5 42 tanned [t�nd] bronzé He had a tough tanned face and clear eyes.

Module 5 42 athletic [�θ�letik] athlétique, sportif A tall man with an athletic build.

Module 5 42 describe [di�skraib] décrire The police have described him as middle-aged with brown hair.

Module 5 42 suntan [�s�nt�n] hâle, bronzage She came back from Barbados with a wonderful suntan.

Module 5 42 fashionable [�f�ʃənəbəl] à la mode Short hair is fashionable for men now.

Module 5 42 lead [led] guider She led me into the kitchen.

Module 5 42 poisonous [�pɔizənəs] toxique Poisonous chemicals.

Module 5 43 wig [wi�] perruque He lost his hair, so he wears a wig.

Module 5 43 enormous [i�nɔməs] énorme An enormous amount of money.

Module 5 43 diet [�daiət] régime A healthy diet.

Module 5 43 different [�difərənt] différent I had lived in four different houses before I was ten.

Module 5 43 tribe [traib] tribu The Masai are one of the largest tribes in Kenya.

Module 5 43 traditionally [trə�diʃənəli] traditionnellement, par tradition Traditionally, the bride arrives a bit late.

Module 5 43 receive [ri�siv] recevoir You should receive the package by Saturday.

Module 5 43 add [��d] ajouter Add more garlic to the sauce.

Module 5 43 mention [�menʃən] mentionner, citer She mentioned that she'd just got back from the US.

Module 5 43 brave [breiv] brave, courageux He wasn't brave enough to dive into the deep water.

Module 5 43 manly [�m�nli] viril A deep manly voice.

Module 5 43 manliness [��m�nlinəs] virilité He took that as an insult to his manliness.

Module 5 43 perfume [�p�fjum] parfum She never wears perfume.

Module 5 43 cry [krai] pleurer Maria read the letter and started to cry.

Module 5 43 frequently [�frikwəntli] fréquemment He's frequently late for school.

Module 5 43 in public [in �p�blik] en public Don't eat in public, it's rude.

Module 5 43 compete [kəm�pit] concurrencer Ten runners will be competing in the race.

Module 5 43 title [�taitl] titre The title of his last book was 'Easy Computing'.

Module 5 43 powerful [�paυəfəl] puissant The king was the most powerful person in the country.

Module 5 43 statement [�steitmənt] affirmation The band made a statement to the press about their reasons for cancelling the concert.

Module 5 43 skin [skin] peau That jumper makes my skin itch.

Module 5 43 light-coloured [�lait�k�ləd] clair He wore a light-coloured shirt.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 5 43 pleasant [�plezənt] agréable The village is a pleasant place to live.

Module 5 43 average [��vərid�] moyenne The girls spend an average of £10 a week on clothes.

Module 5 43 physically [�fizikli] physiquement She is young and physically fit.

Module 5 43 quality [�kwɒləti] qualité The quality of the food in that restaurant is very high.

Module 5 43 courage [�k�rid�] courage It takes courage to admit that you are wrong.

Module 5 43 appearance [ə�piərəns] apparence He worries about his appearance.

Module 5 44 casual [�k��uəl] relax, informel He bent to kiss her in a casual sort of way.

Module 5 44 elegant [�elə�ənt] élégant Simple but elegant clothes.

Module 5 44 heavy [�hevi] lourd The women struggled along carrying their heavy bags.

Module 5 44 mature [mə�tʃυə] mûr She's very mature for her age.

Module 5 44 natural [�n�tʃərəl] naturel Anger is a natural reaction when someone criticizes you.

Module 5 44 pretty [�priti] assez Their house is pretty big.

Module 5 44 serious [�siəriəs] sérieux There's been a serious road accident.

Module 5 44 sophisticated [sə�fistəkeitəd] sophistiqué A sophisticated city girl.

Module 5 45 honest [�ɒnəst] honnête My father was a very honest man.

Module 5 45 tracksuit [�tr�ksut] costume de jogging He always wears that tracksuit.

Module 5 45 outfit [�aυtfit] tenue I'll have to buy myself a new outfit for their wedding.

Module 5 45 definitely [�definətli] assurément, absolument I'll definitely phone you tonight.

Module 5 46 beard [biəd] barbe He has shaved his beard off.

Module 5 46 clean-shaven [�klin ʃeivən] rasé de près He was fresh and clean-shaven.

Module 5 46 features [�fitʃəz] caractéristiques She has striking features.

Module 5 46 personality [�p�sə�n�ləti] personnalité He's not good-looking but he has a great personality.

Module 5 47 glasses [��lɑsəz] lunettes You might need to wear glasses.

Module 5 47 good-looking [�υd �lυkiŋ] beau, séduisant A very good-looking man.

Module 5 47 have a look [h�v ə �lυk] jeter un coup d'œil Can I have a look at that?

Module 5 47 look after [lυk ɑftə] s'occuper de Look after yourself.

Module 5 47 look at [lυk �t] regarder Look at this picture!

Module 5 47 look like [�lυk laik] ressembler à You look like your sister.

Module 5 47 look out [�lυk �aυt] faire attention Look out! There's a car coming.

Module 5 47 look round [�lυk �raυnd] chercher I've looked round everywhere for a new camera.

Module 5 47 look up [�lυk �p] chercher Look the word up in a dictionary.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 5 47 look forward [�lυk �fɔwəd tə] se réjouir She's looking forward to her holiday

Module 5 47 strange-looking [streind� �lυkiŋ] qui a l'air étrange What a strange-looking animal, is it real?

Module 5 47 truth [truθ] vérité Will we ever find out the truth?

Module 5 47 brilliant [�briljənt] brillant, génial That's a brilliant idea!

Module 5 47 manner [�m�nə] manière His manner was cold and unfriendly.

Module 5 47 chance [tʃɑns] occasion Have you had a chance to read the paper yet?

Module 5 48 suspect [�s�spekt] soupçonner I suspect that one of the boys took the money.

Module 5 48 moustache [mə�stɑʃ] moustache He's shaved off his moustache.

Module 5 48 arrest [ə�rest] arrêter They arrested her for stealing.

Module 5 48 fingerprints [�fiŋ�əprints] empreintes digitales The police took his fingerprints.

Module 5 48 robbery [�rɒbəri] attaque à main armée Barker spent two years in jail for robbery.

Module 5 48 thief [θif] voleur A car thief.

Module 5 48 witness [�witnəs] témoin There were no witnesses to the murder.

Module 5 49 flame [fleim] flamme Flames poured out of the building.

Module 5 49 come by [�k�m bai] recevoir How did you come by that?

Module 5 49 burn [b�n] brûler She burned the letter.

Module 5 49 swear (v) [sweə] jurer He was sent home for swearing at the teacher.

Module 5 49 eternally [i�t�nəli] éternellement I'll be eternally grateful to you for this.

Module 5 49 romance [rəυ�m�ns] histoire d'amour I don't think their relationship will last - it was a summer romance.

Module 6

Module 6 52 time off [taim ɒf] congé I'd like some time off this week.

Module 6 52 enough [i�n�f] assez Have we got enough time for another coffee?

Module 6 52 generally [�d�enərəli] généralement The food at the Italian restaurant is generally quite good.

Module 6 52 type [taip] sorte I think you should try a different type of exercise.

Module 6 52 live wire [�laiv �waiə] câble électrique vivant You'd be electrocuted if you touched the live wire.

Module 6 52 couch potato [kaυtʃ pə�teitəυ] le pantouflard Stop being such a couch potato - get up and do something!

Module 6 52 rather [�rɑðə] plutôt I think you're being rather unfair.

Module 6 52 outdoor [�aυt�dɔ] d'extérieur, de plein air Outdoor sports.

Module 6 52 lift [lift] ascenseur We took the lift to the 4th floor

Module 6 52 flight of stairs [flait ɒv steəz] volée d'escaliers He took two flights of stairs before he arrived at the door.

Module 6 52 climb [klaim] monter She slowly climbed the stairs.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 6 52 comfortable [�k�mftəbəl] confortable Are you comfortable sitting on the floor?

Module 6 53 intend [in�tend] avoir l'intention de I didn't intend to upset her.

Module 6 53 save up [seiv �p] épargner I'm saving up for my holidays in Ibiza.

Module 6 54 culture [�k�ltʃə] la culture You have to spend time in a country+G434 to understand its culture.

Module 6 54 accommodation [ə�kɒmə�deiʃən] logement I need to find some cheap accommodation.

Module 6 54 scenery [�sinəri] paysage The spectacular scenery of the Alps.

Module 6 54 nightlife [�naitlaif] vie nocturne The big attraction in Berlin is the nightlife.

Module 6 54 luxurious [l���zjυəriəs] luxueux He has a luxurious apartment in the south of France.

Module 6 54 queue [kju] file d'attente I joined the back of the queue.

Module 6 54 ages [�eid�iz] une éternité We waited for ages.

Module 6 54 delayed [di�leid] retardé The flight was delayed by two hours.

Module 6 54 self-catering [�self [�keitəriŋ] (vivre) en autosuffisance It's a self-catering holiday.

Module 6 54 plenty [�plenti] un grand nombre de We've got plenty of time left.

Module 6 54 excursions [ik�sk�ʃen] excursions There are plenty of day excursions

Module 6 54 opportunity [ɒpə�tjuniti] occasion I'd love to have the opportunity to study abroad.

Module 6 54 cruise [kruz] faire une croisière They spent the summer cruising the Mediterranean Sea.

Module 6 54 discount [dis�kaυnt] réduction There are discounts of 50% on all hats.

Module 6 55 awful [�ɔfəl] affreux What awful food!

Module 6 55 Caribbean [�k�rə�biən] les Caraïbes You could be jetting off for a week in the Caribbean.

Module 6 55 dream [dremt] le rêve I had a dream about my dog last night.

Module 6 55 nightmare [�naitmeə] cauchemar I had a nightmare about nuclear war.

Module 6 55 until [�n�til] jusqu'à / avant I'll wait until she comes.

Module 6 55 lettuce bowl [�letəs �bəυl] plat de laitue Put it in the lettuce bowl.

Module 6 56 document [�dɒkjəment] document A case full of important legal documents.

Module 6 56 appointment [ə�pɔintmənt] rendez-vous I made an appointment with the doctor.

Module 6 56 immediately [i�midiətli] immédiatement A restaurant worker immediately came over to clean up the mess.

Module 6 56 tip [tip] pointe He touched the flower with the tip of his finger.

Module 6 57 chit-chat [tʃit tʃ�t] bavardage It was not really a conversation, just chit-chat.

Module 6 57 health [helθ] santé Exercise is good for your health.

Module 6 57 religion [ri�lid�ən] religion The Islamic religion.

Module 6 57 neighbour [�neibə] voisin All our friends and neighbours are coming to the party.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 6 57 work colleague [w�k �kɒli�] collègue de travail No, he's not a friend, just a work colleague.

Module 6 58 last-minute [�lɑst �minit] de dernière minute His last-minute goal saved the match.

Module 6 58 mountain village [�maυntin �vilid�] village de montagne He spent Christmas in a mountain village in the Alps.

Module 6 58 room service [�rum �s�vəs] service des chambres We called room service for some food.

Module 6 59 theme park [�θim pɑk] parc à thème Euro Disney is a theme park.

Module 6 59 resort [ri�zɔt] lieu de vacances A popular tourist resort.

Module 6 59 tropical [�trɒpikəl] tropical Tropical rainforests.

Module 6 59 climate [�klaimət] climat The climate in the Maldives is hot and sunny.

Module 6 60 around [ə�raυnd] autour de There was a high fence around the school.

Module 6 60 stopover [�stɒp�əυvə] escale A three-hour stopover in Atlanta.

Module 6 60 bridge [brid�] pont They are building a new bridge over the river.

Module 6 60 Opera House [�ɒpərə haυs] l'Opéra The opera House is a famous Sydney landmark.

Module 6 60 sight [sait] aspect I hate the sight of blood.

Module 6 60 increase [�inkris] augmenter The price of fuel has increased by 5%.

Module 6 60 sun-bathe [�s�nbeið] prendre un bain de soleil We usually sunbathe only in the morning.

Module 6 60 sun-rise [�s�nraiz] lever du soleil We stayed up all night to see the secular sunrise.

Module 6 60 sun-set [�s�nset] coucher du soleil He said his farewell and rode off into the sunset.

Module 6 61 map [m�p] carte A street map of Mexico City.

Module 7

Module 7 62 ambitions [�m�biʃəns] ambitions She makes no bones about her ambitions.

Module 7 62 realistic [riə�listik] réaliste Be realistic! We can't possibly afford to buy that car!

Module 7 62 professional [prə�feʃənəl] professionnel A professional photographer.

Module 7 62 appear [ə�piə] sembler She appeared to change her mind.

Module 7 62 novel [�nɒvəl] roman He is writing a novel about a boy's life.

Module 7 62 recognise [�rekə�naiz] reconnaître I didn't recognise her in the photo.

Module 7 62 bellman [belmən] portier The bellman carried our bags.

Module 7 62 gymnast [�d�imn�st] gymnaste An Olympic gymnast.

Module 7 63 training [�treiniŋ] formation A training programme for new employees.

Module 7 63 temporary [�tempərəri] temporaire She got a temporary job.

Module 7 63 regular [�re�jələ] régulier We have regular weekly meetings.

Module 7 63 irregular [i�re�jələ] irrégulier They have their meals at irregular times.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 7 64 addict [��dikt] toxicomane, accro A drug addict.

Module 7 64 heroine [�herəυin] héroïne A heroine of the French Resistance.

Module 7 64 bedroom [�bedrυm] chambre à coucher A house with four bedrooms.

Module 7 64 ecologist [i�kɒləd�əst] écologiste He works as an ecologist at the university.

Module 7 64 save (v) [seiv] sauver Mark ran into the burning building to save the child.

Module 7 64 planet [�pl�nət] planète Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

Module 7 64 geography [d�i�ɒ�rəfi] géographie The geography of Asia.

Module 7 65 estate agent [i�steit eid�ənt] agent immobilier It's a tough job as an estate agent to find the right house.

Module 7 65 copy [�kɒpi] copie Could you make a copy of this report?

Module 7 65 in fact [in �f�kt] en fait In fact I have never seen him in my life.

Module 7 65 play [plei] jouer Do you know how to play tennis?

Module 7 65 commercial [kə�m�ʃəl] économique Not all good films are a commercial success.

Module 7 65 yet [jet] déjà Have you seen 'Supersize me' yet?

Module 7 65 organisation [�ɔ�ənai�zeiʃən] organisation It's a terrible organisation to work for.

Module 7 65 volunteer [�vɒlən�tiə] volontaire I volunteered to clean the house.

Module 7 65 at present [�t �prezənt] actuellement At present, I am unemployed.

Module 7 65 run (v) [r�n] courir I can run faster than Tom.

Module 7 65 foreign country [�fɒrən �k�ntri] pays étranger He's gone to live in a foreign country.

Module 7 66 attend [ə�tend] fréquenter 300 students attended the lecture.

Module 7 66 starring role [stɑriŋ rəυl] rôle principal Robert de Niro was in the starring role.

Module 7 66 act [�kt] agir When someone has a heart attack, you need to act quickly.

Module 7 66 script [skript] scénario He began his career writing scripts for daytime TV shows.

Module 7 66 fatherhood [�fɑðəhυd] paternité The idea of fatherhood frightens me.

Module 7 66 inspired [in�spaiəd] inspiré It was an inspired piece of football.

Module 7 66 absolutely [��bsəlutli] absolument I'll be absolutely amazed if we win.

Module 7 66 supportive [sə�pɔtiv] qui apporte son soutien My parents are usually very supportive.

Module 7 66 character [�k�rəktə] caractère The new road will spoil the quiet character of the village.

Module 7 66 mime (v) [maim] mimer Dana mimed pouring a glass of water.

Module 7 66 shut down [�ʃ�t �daυn] fermer They shut down due to poor demand.

Module 7 66 unbelievable [��nbə�livəbəl] incroyable Jack's had some unbelievable bad luck in the last few years.

Module 7 67 achievement [ə�tʃivmənt] accomplissement Learning to drive is a great achievement.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 7 67 proud [praυd] fier He is proud of his son's achievement.

Module 7 67 discover [dis�k�və] découvrir Anna discovered a secret entrance to the old house.

Module 7 68 wait for [�weit fɔ] attendre I waited for him for over two hours.

Module 7 68 chicken [�tʃikən] poulet Roast chicken.

Module 7 68 chips [tʃips] frites fish 'n chips.

Module 7 69 banker [�b�nkə] banquier He's a successful banker.

Module 7 69 cut [k�t] couper Lisa had her hair cut really short.

Module 7 69 bat [b�t] batte A baseball bat.

Module 7 69 mad [m�d] fou You'd be mad to give up a good job like that.

Module 7 69 mud [m�d] boue Joe got mud on his shoes.

Module 7 69 hat [h�t] chapeau A big straw hat.

Module 7 69 hut [h�t] hutte They live in huts in the forest.

Module 7 69 madly [�m�dli] follement The dogs ran madly around him.

Module 8

Module 8 70 myth [miθ] mythe It's a myth that Elvis Presley is still alive.

Module 8 70 bullfighting [�bυl�faitiŋ] tauromachie Some people feel bullfighting is a cruel sport.

Module 8 70 polite [pə�lait] poli Kevin is a very polite young man.

Module 8 70 be crazy about s.th. [�kreizi] être fou de qch He's crazy about cars.

Module 8 70 be keen on s.th. [kin] être amateur de (tenir à) I'm not too keen on Indian food.

Module 8 70 camel [�k�məl] chameau We rode on a camel in the desert.

Module 8 71 classical music [�kl�sikl �mjuzik] musique classique My dad often listens to classical music.

Module 8 71 rat [r�t] rat The place was full of rats.

Module 8 71 Mediterranean Sea [�medətə�reiniən] la Méditerranée Who knows which rivers run into the Mediterranean Sea?

Module 8 71 Pacific Ocean [p��sifik �əυʃən] l'Océan Pacifique The Pacific Ocean covers nearly half the earth.

Module 8 71 continent [�kɒntənənt] continent The situation is different on the Continent.

Module 8 71 top [tɒp] haut I'm going to try and climb to the top of that tree!

Module 8 71 bottom [�bɒtəm] bas Her mother was standing at the bottom of the stairs.

Module 8 71 guess [�es] deviner The teacher soon guessed that the boys had been smoking.

Module 8 72 quantifier [�kwɒntəfaiə] quantificateur It's know technically as "quantifier".

Module 8 72 countable [�kaυntəbəl] dénombrable "Water" is not a countable noun.

Module 8 72 uncountable [�n�kaυntəbəl] non dénombrable The word "air" is uncountable.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 8 72 Swiss [swis] suisse The Swiss are talented linguists.

Module 8 72 education [�edjυ�keiʃən] enseignement The education of small children is very important.

Module 8 72 transport service [tr�n�spɔt �s�vis] les transports More money should be spent on the local transport service.

Module 8 72 row [raυ] ligne, rangée (in a row = de suite) There were rows of videos to choose from.

Module 8 72 provide [prə�vaid] fournir This book will provide all the information you need.

Module 8 73 pollution [pə�luʃən] pollution Plants and fish are dying because of pollution.

Module 8 73 skyscraper [�skai�skreipə] gratte-ciel It's a huge skyscraper with over 70 floors.

Module 8 73 many [�meni] beaucoup (pl.) Were there many people left at Jill's party.

Module 8 73 mainly [�meinli] principalement The students are mainly from Europe.

Module 8 74 geographical [�d�iə��r�fikəl] géographique A geographical area the size of Wales was hit by the hurricane.

Module 8 74 carry [�k�ri] transporter Steve carried a tray of drinks into the room.

Module 8 74 ton [t�n] tonne This weighs a ton!

Module 8 74 desert [di�z�t] désert The Sahara desert.

Module 8 74 yellowish [�jeləυiʃ] jaunâtre It's a sort of yellowish-browny colour.

Module 8 74 cloud [klaυd] nuage There were no clouds in the sky.

Module 8 74 cause (v) [kɔz] causer, provoquer Smoking causes cancer.

Module 8 74 storm [stɔm] tempête It looks like there's going to be a storm.

Module 8 74 area [�eəriə] région Camden is my favourite area of London.

Module 8 74 island [�ailənd] île Britain is an island.

Module 8 74 permanently [�p�mənəntli] en permanence Why don't you come and live with us permanently?

Module 8 74 covered [�k�vəd] couvert A covered arena.

Module 8 74 snow [snəυ] neige The fields were covered with snow.

Module 8 74 ice [ais] glace Would you like some ice in your drink?

Module 8 74 salty [�sɔlti] salé The meat is too salty.

Module 8 74 flow out [fləυ aυt] s'écouler The words flowed out of his pen.

Module 8 74 evaporate [i�v�pəreit] évaporer Salt is produced by evaporating sea water.

Module 8 74 mineral [�minərəl] minéral The area is very rich in minerals.

Module 8 74 result [ri�z�lt] résultat The whole situation was the result of a silly mistake.

Module 8 74 float [fləυt] flotter Does plastic float?

Module 8 74 coastline [�kəυstlain] la côte You can see the rocky coastline from here.

Module 8 74 extreme [ik�strim] extrême Many rivers froze in the extreme cold.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 8 74 record [ri�kɔd] note Keep a record of all the money you spend.

Module 8 74 mountain range [�maυntən reind�] chaîne de montagne What's the longest mountain range in the world?

Module 8 74 stretch (v) [stretʃ] s'étendre Don't pull my sweater - you'll stretch it.

Module 8 74 length [lenθ] longueur They measured the length of the garden.

Module 8 74 distance [�distəns] distance Kelly was only able to run a short distance .

Module 8 74 volcano [vɒl�keinəυ] volcan The island has several active volcanoes.

Module 8 75 canal [kə�n�l] canal Venice is famous for its canals.

Module 8 75 allow [ə�laυ] permettre My father won't allow me to sit in his chair.

Module 8 75 historic city [hi�stɒrik �siti] ville historique Amsterdam is a very historic city.

Module 8 75 dry [drai] sec Get a dry towel out of the cupboard.

Module 8 75 regularly [�re�jələli] régulièrement The Glasers regularly travel all over the world.

Module 8 75 century [�sentʃəri] siècle The church was built in the 13th century.

Module 8 75 frozen [�frəυzən] gelé In winter, the lake is always frozen.

Module 8 75 dividing line [di�vaidiŋ lain] frontière It marked the dividing line between East and West.

Module 8 75 surround [sə�raυndid] entourer Police surrounded the building.

Module 8 75 particular [pə�tikjələ] particulier If a particular food makes you ill, avoid it.

Module 8 75 man-made [�m�n meid] artificiel All these clothes are made of man-made fibres.

Module 8 75 stretch [stretʃ] étendre Don't pull my sweater - you'll stretch it.

Module 8 76 New Zealand [nju �zilənd] Nouvelle-Zélande New Zealand is very scenic.

Module 8 76 Atlantic Ocean [ət�l�ntik �əυʃən] l'Océan Atlantique The boat takes five days to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Module 8 76 fjord [�fiɔd] fjord It's called the "land of the fjords".

Module 8 76 The Lord of the Rings [ðə lɔd ɒv ðə riŋz] le Seigneur des anneaux I much prefer The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter.

Module 8 76 glacier [��l�siə] glacier You can ski on the glacier in summer.

Module 8 76 north [nɔθ] nord It will be windy in the north.

Module 8 76 south [saυθ] sud It's warmer in the south

Module 8 76 east [ist] est We live to the east of the city.

Module 8 76 west [west] ouest Rain is expected in the west.

Module 8 77 direction [də�rekʃən] direction Are you sure you're going in the right direction?

Module 8 77 corner [�kɔnə] coin Mick was sitting on his own in a corner of the room.

Module 8 77 garage [���rid�] garage The garage is big enough for two cars.

Module 8 78 a number of [ə �n�mbə ɒv] un certain nombre de There are a number of classic cars on display.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 8 78 as far as [əz fɑ əz] autant que As far as I know, he's left.

Module 8 78 by [bai] par She was bitten by a dog.

Module 8 78 cross [krɒs] traverser Hold Daddy's hand while we cross the road.

Module 8 78 get lost [�et lɒst] se perdre We got lost in the fog.

Module 8 78 get off [��et �ɒf] descendre They got off outside the cinema.

Module 8 78 keep walking [kip �wɔkiŋ] continuer (à marcher) Keep walking, not far to go now!

Module 8 78 outside [aυt�said] à l'extérieur de I'll wait for you outside the cinema.

Module 8 78 pass (v) [pɑs] passer A police car passed him as he walked down the road.

Module 8 78 stop [stɒp] arrêter Suddenly she stopped laughing and looked serious.

Module 8 78 opposite [�ɒpəzət] en face de The chemist is opposite the hospital.

Module 8 78 turn [t�n] tourner Pat turned and looked at me.

Module 8 78 walk along [wɔk ə�lɒn] longer We walked along the canal hand in hand.

Module 8 78 towards [tə�wɔdz] en direction de Helen came running towards them.

Module 8 78 mile [mail] mile (1 609,33 m) Our school is about three miles away.

Module 8 78 sign [sain] panneau indicateur There was a 'No Entry' sign on the door.

Module 8 79 Hungary [�h�n�əri] Hongrie The team will play against Hungary on Saturday.

Module 8 79 Austria [ɒ�striə] Autriche Austria has a fascinating history.

Module 9

Module 9 80 air conditioning [�eə kən�diʃəniŋ] climatisation We can't live through summer without air conditioning.

Module 9 80 booking online [bυkiŋ ɒnlain] réserver en ligne We will accept your booking online.

Module 9 80 central heating [sentrəl �hitiŋ] chauffage central Most of these houses have central heating.

Module 9 80 charge [tʃɑd�] frais There's a charge of $350 for hiring the room.

Module 9 80 credit card [�kredit kɑd] carte de crédit You can pay by cash or by credit card.

Module 9 80 dishwasher [�diʃ�wɒʃə] lave-vaisselle Please empty the dishwasher.

Module 9 80 sound file [saυnd fɑil] fichier-son He sent me a sound file by e-mail.

Module 9 80 microwave oven [�maikrəweiv �vən] four à micro-ondes A microwave oven is no good for cooking.

Module 9 80 washing machine [�wɒʃiŋ mə�ʃin] machine à laver The washing machine has broken down.

Module 9 80 board game [bɔd �eim] jeu de société There was no computer, so we played board games.

Module 9 80 cash [k�ʃ] argent liquide I haven't got much cash. Can I pay by cheque?

Module 9 80 cooker [�kυkə] cuisinière (appareil) A gas cooker.

Module 9 80 stove [stəυv] réchaud She heated a pan of milk on the stove.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 9 80 electric fan [ilek�trik f�n] ventilateur électrique The only source of heating was from an electric fan.

Module 9 80 coal fire [kəυl �faiə] poêle à charbon Nothing beats a real coal fire.

Module 9 80 washing-up [�wɒʃiŋ �p] vaisselle It's your turn to do the washing-up.

Module 9 80 vacuum cleaner [v�kjuəm �klinə] aspirateur I used to be scared of the vacuum cleaner as a child.

Module 9 81 apply [ə�plai] poser sa candidature I applied for a place on the computing course.

Module 9 81 reality TV show [ri��ləti �ti�vi ʃəυ] émission de télé-réalité Television is full of nothing but reality TV shows.

Module 9 81 fridge [frid�] frigo There's more milk in the fridge.

Module 9 81 available [ə�veiləbəl] disponible Tickets are not available to the public.

Module 9 81 dressed [drest] habillé Go and get dressed!

Module 9 81 classmate [�klɑsmeit] camarade de classe His classmates don't like him.

Module 9 81 housewife [�haυswaif] femme au foyer She described herself as a housewife.

Module 9 81 jealous [�d�eləs] jaloux She gets jealous when her sister gets new clothes.

Module 9 81 boil (v) [bɔil] bouillir I'll just boil the kettle and we can have a cup of tea.

Module 9 81 troubles [�tr�blz] ennuis She left her husband, but her troubles didn't end there.

Module 9 81 worry [�w�riz] se faire du souci It worries me that my dad lives alone now.

Module 9 81 deal with [diəl wið] s'occuper de He dealt with the complaint in a very unprofessional manner.

Module 9 81 simple [�simpəl] simple She explained her work in simple language.

Module 9 81 weird [wiəd] bizarre It was quite a weird experience.

Module 9 81 kettle [�ketl] bouilloire I'll put the kettle on.

Module 9 81 turn on [�t�n �ɒn] allumer Turn on the light please.

Module 9 81 shampoo [ʃ�m�pu] shampoing I like that lemon shampoo.

Module 9 82 still [stil] encore Are there any sandwiches left? I'm still hungry.

Module 9 82 another [ə�n�ðə] encore un/une Have another biscuit.

Module 9 82 replace [ri�pleis] remplacer When the TV broke, we didn't replace it.

Module 9 82 ordinary [�ɔdənəri] normal Nothing much has happened - it's been a very ordinary day.

Module 9 82 might [mait] pourrais / pourrait/ pourraient Be careful! You might hurt yourself!

Module 9 83 power station [�paυə �steiʃn] centrale électrique Chernobyl nuclear power station.

Module 9 83 demolish [di�mɒliʃ] démolir The old houses were demolished years ago.

Module 9 83 create [kri�eit] créer The new rules will create a lot of problems.

Module 9 83 completely [kəm�plitli] complètement She set out to invent a completely new language.

Module 9 83 make a decision [meik ə di�si�ən] prendre une décision He's good with people but he's no good at making decisions.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 9 84 suffer [�s�fə] souffrir It was a quick death - he didn't suffer much.

Module 9 84 grow [�rəυ] grandir Babies grow quickly in their first year.

Module 9 84 forever [fər�evə] pour toujours I could stay here forever.

Module 9 84 restore [ri�stɔ] rétablir How can we restore his confidence?

Module 9 84 raise (v) [reiz] lever She raised her head to look at him.

Module 9 84 restoration [�ð���restə�reiʃən] restauration A fund for the restoration of historic buildings.

Module 9 84 stressful [�stresfəl] stressant Pilots have a stressful job.

Module 9 84 lively [�laivli] animé a group of lively six-year-olds

Module 9 84 meeting place [�mitiŋ pleis] lieu de rencontre The pub is a popular meeting place for local teenagers.

Module 9 84 surrounding [sə�raυndiŋ] les environs Troops sealed off the surrounding area.

Module 9 84 tropical plant [�trɒpikəl plɑnt] plante tropicale There are tropical plants from all around the world.

Module 9 84 wide selection [waid [sə�lekʃən] large choix You will find a wide selection of wines and cheeses.

Module 9 84 alcoholic [��lkə�hɒlik] alcoolisé An alcoholic drink.

Module 9 84 non-alcoholic [�nɒn �lkə�hɒlik] non-alcoolisé He drinks only non-alcoholic beer.

Module 9 84 attentive [ə�tentiv] attentionné The students were very attentive.

Module 9 84 staff [stɑf] personnel If you need help, ask a member of our staff.

Module 9 84 serve [s�v] servir Could you serve the vegetables?

Module 9 85 decoration [�dekə�reiʃən] décoration The shop windows were already full of Christmas decorations.

Module 9 85 re-paint [ripeint] repeindre They had to re-paint the whole building.

Module 9 85 wall [wɔl] mur We stuck pictures on the classroom walls.

Module 9 85 furniture [�f�nitʃə] meubles All our furniture is old.

Module 9 85 stool [stul] tabouret He was perched on a bar stool.

Module 9 85 sink [sink] couler, sombrer His bike fell in the river and sank.

Module 9 85 counter [�kaυntə] comptoir He wondered if the girl behind the counter recognized him.

Module 9 85 shall [ʃəl] (une suggestion) Shall I give you a lift home?

Module 9 85 prefer [pri�f�] préférer I prefer football to cricket.

Module 9 86 remember [ri�membə] se souvenir I couldn't remember her name.

Module 9 86 if I were you Si j'étais à ta place

Module 9 86 sure [ʃɔ] bien sûr I'm sure that everything will be all right.

Module 9 86 fleece [flis] mouton retourné This fleece will keep you warm.

Module 9 86 dull [d�l] ennuyeux The book was great, but the movie is dull.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 9 86 bicycle ride [�baisikəl raid] ballade à vélo Do you fancy a bicycle ride in the park?

Module 9 86 country [�k�ntri] pays How many countries are there in Europe?

Module 9 86 narrow [�n�rəυ] étroit The narrow streets of the old town.

Module 9 86 bench [bentʃ] banc We sat on a park bench to eat our sandwiches.

Module 9 86 puzzled [�p�zəld] perplexe You look puzzled.

Module 9 86 scratch (v) [skr�tʃ] gratter He scratched his head in surprise.

Module 9 86 carry on [�k�ri ɒn] continuer Please carry on as you were.

Module 9 86 exhausted [i��zɔstəd] épuisé I was so exhausted that I fell asleep on the couch.

Module 9 86 pant (v) [p�nt] haleter He came in panting after running up the steps.

Module 9 87 air conditioning [eə kən�diʃəniŋ] climatisation Our office has air-conditioning.

Module 9 87 dishwasher [diʃ�wɒʃə] lave-vaisselle There's no need to wash up - I have a dishwasher.

Module 9 87 shopping mall [ʃɒpiŋ�mɔl] centre commercial A huge shopping mall.

Module 10

Module 10 88 cold [kəυld] froid This room's really cold!

Module 10 88 yourself [jɔ�self] toi-même / vous-même Be careful you don't hurt yourself.

Module 10 88 pan [p�n] poêle, poêlon There was a pan of soup on the cooker.

Module 10 88 burn [b�n] brûler She burned the letter.

Module 10 88 plaster [�plɑstə] pansement Greg returned from his skiing holiday with his leg in plaster.

Module 10 88 temperature [�temprətʃə] température The temperature drops at night to 2°C.

Module 10 88 keep warm [kip wɔm] rester au chaud My advice is to keep warm at all times.

Module 10 88 aspirin [��sprən] aspirine She took some aspirin for her headache.

Module 10 88 have a rest [h�v ə rest] se reposer He had a rest after his long day.

Module 10 88 course [kɔs] cours I'd like to take a course in business studies.

Module 10 88 antibiotic [��ntibai�ɒtik] antibiotique The doctor gave me some antibiotics for my cold.

Module 10 88 pill [pil] pilule He has to take pills to control his blood pressure.

Module 10 88 finished [�finiʃt] fini The finished building will be 200 feet high.

Module 10 88 faint [feint] faible A faint smell of perfume.

Module 10 88 come around [k�m ə�raυnd] revenir à soi He came around quickly after the operation.

Module 10 88 shake [ʃeik] trembler His hands were shaking.

Module 10 88 sting (v) [stiŋ] piquer A wasp stung me on the leg.

Module 10 88 bee [bi] abeille A swarm of bees.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 10 88 sting [stiŋ] piqûre (d'insecte) A wasp stung me on the leg.

Module 10 88 protect [prə�tekt] protéger The police should protect people from dangerous men like him.

Module 10 88 dizzy [�dizi] qui a des vertiges After we danced I felt dizzy and had to sit down.

Module 10 88 swelling [�sweliŋ] gonflement This should reduce the swelling.

Module 10 88 develop [di�veləp] développer Their business has developed into the biggest in the country.

Module 10 88 rash [r�ʃ] irréfléchi Giving up my job was a rash decision.

Module 10 88 strawberry [�strɔbəri] fraise Strawberries and cream.

Module 10 88 cream [krim] crème Coffee with cream.

Module 10 88 allergic [ə�l�d�ik] allergique I am allergic to peanuts.

Module 10 89 health helpline [�helθ �helplain] centre d'appel médical Call the health helpline for advice with your ailments.

Module 10 89 symptom [�simptəm] symptôme Sneezing is often the first symptom of a cold.

Module 10 89 headache [�hedeik] mal de tête I've got a terrible headache.

Module 10 89 nausea [�nɔziə] nausées As I got off the bus, I had a terrible feeling of nausea.

Module 10 89 sickness [�siknəs] vomissements He misses a lot of school because of sickness.

Module 10 89 illness [�ilnəs] maladie She has a serious mental illness.

Module 10 90 life expectancy [laif ik�spektinsi] espérance de vie Life expectancy is very low due to poor diet.

Module 10 90 survive [sə�vaiv] survivre The driver survived the accident.

Module 10 90 childhood [�tʃaildhυd] enfance I had a happy childhood.

Module 10 90 childbirth [�tʃaildb�θ] accouchement Childbirth is very painful.

Module 10 90 hygiene [�haid�in] hygiène The children are taught the importance of personal hygiene.

Module 10 90 smell (v) [smelt] sentir (puer) That soup smells delicious!

Module 10 90 lice [lais] des poux All the children caught lice at school.

Module 10 90 insurance company [in�ʃυərəns �k�mpəni] compagnie d'assurance He works for an insurance company.

Module 10 90 healthcare [�helθkeə ] soins médicaux The healthcare policy is a farce.

Module 10 91 disease [di�ziz] maladie Deaths from heart disease.

Module 10 91 (take a) bath (v) [bɑθ] prendre un bain Sally's bathing.

Module 10 91 instead [in�sted] plutôt, au lieu de cela Use yogurt instead of cream and it will be lower in fat.

Module 10 91 cover (v) [�k�və] couvrir She quickly covered the child with a blanket.

Module 10 91 odour [�əυdə] odeurs He noticed a strange odour in the room.

Module 10 91 toothpaste [�tuθpeist] dentifrice Use a small amount of toothpaste.

Module 10 91 toothbrush [�tuθbr�ʃ] brosse à dents Dentists strongly recommend that you change your toothbrush every few months.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 10 91 dentist [�dentəst] dentiste I'm going to the dentist's this afternoon.

Module 10 91 perform [pə�fɔm] réaliser Many students performed in the school play.

Module 10 91 method [�meθəd] méthode What is the best method of teaching children to read?

Module 10 91 treat (v) [trit] traiter He treated his wife and children really badly.

Module 10 91 remove (v) [ri�muv] enlever Please do not remove these books from the library.

Module 10 91 leech [litʃ] sangsue Leeches are often used in medicine.

Module 10 91 pull out [pυl aυt] enlever He pulled out a tooth.

Module 10 91 cure (v) [kjυə] guérir The doctors are sure they can cure him.

Module 10 92 bruise [bruz] un bleu She had a nasty bruise on her face.

Module 10 92 catch fire [k�tʃ �faiə] prendre feu The building soon caught fire.

Module 10 92 injury [�ind�əri] blessure He was lucky to survive with only minor injuries.

Module 10 92 lose (v) [luz] perdre I was worried I might lose my camera if I took it on the trip.

Module 10 92 accident [��ksədənt] accident What would you do if I had an accident?

Module 10 92 broken [�brəυkən] cassé A broken window.

Module 10 92 escape [i�skeip] s'évader de He escaped from prison by making a tunnel.

Module 10 92 icy [�aisi] gelé An icy winter morning.

Module 10 92 fly open [flai �əυpən] s'ouvrir brutalement The windows flew open in the storm.

Module 10 92 following [�fɒləυiŋ] suivant I was born in 1985, and my sister was born the following year.

Module 10 92 truck [tr�k] camion The road was full of trucks.

Module 10 92 lottery ticket [�lɒtəri �tikit] billet de loterie He's lost his winning lottery ticket!

Module 10 92 re-born [ribɔn] connaître une seconde naissance When he started going to church, he felt re-born.

Module 10 93 traffic jam [�tr�fik d��m] embouteillage We got stuck in a traffic jam.

Module 10 93 telephone pole [�teləfəυn �pəυl] poteau téléphonique Telephone poles blew down.

Module 10 93 give a lift [�iv ə lift] emmener en voiture Can you give me a lift to the stadium?

Module 10 93 mother-in law [�mvðə in lɔ] belle-mère I actually get on well with my mother-in-law.

Module 10 93 insurance claim [in�ʃυərəns kleim] demande d'intervention de l'assurance He put in an insurance claim after the flood.

Module 10 93 be stuck [bi st�k] être coincé We were stuck in traffic for 6 hours.

Module 10 93 move [muv] bouger Just then, the shape behind the curtain moved.

Module 10 93 kill [kil] tuer They accused him of killing his wife.

Module 10 93 drive along [draiv ə�lɒn] longer (en voiture) We drove along a narrow road.

Module 10 94 prize [praiz] prix, récompense She won first prize in a poetry competition.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 10 94 hero [�hiərəυ] héros When the soldiers returned, they were treated as heroes.

Module 10 94 rescue (v) [�reskju] sauver Roberts rescued a two-year-old girl from the burning car.

Module 10 94 finalist [�fainələst] finaliste She was a finalist in last year's 100 metres.

Module 10 94 light [lait] lumière There isn't much light in this room because the window is small.

Module 10 94 jump out [d��mp aυt] sortir à toute vitesse He jumped out of the burning plane.

Module 10 94 horror [�hɒrə] horreur I listened in horror as he described what he had done.

Module 10 94 demand [di�mɑnd] demande There was a huge demand for concert tickets.

Module 10 94 mugger [�m��ə] agresseur The mugger was caught.

Module 10 94 drop [drɒp] laisser tomber She dropped a glass when she was drying the dishes.

Module 10 94 knock to the ground [nɒk tə ðə �raυnd] faire tomber en frappant The force of the blow knocked him to the ground.

Module 10 94 tie (v) [tai] attacher George got out of the boat and tied it to a tree.

Module 10 94 shoelace [�ʃuleis] lacet Your shoelace is undone.

Module 10 95 eventually [i�ventʃuəli] finalement We eventually arrived over three hours late.

Module 10 95 soon [sun] bientôt We'll have to leave soon if we want to catch the bus.

Module 10 95 certainly [�s�tnli] certainement This match will certainly be difficult for us to win.

Module 10 95 cabin [�k�bən] cabine A log cabin.

Module 10 95 captain [�k�ptən] capitaine The captain of the football team.

Module 10 95 deck [dek] pont Most people were out on deck, sunbathing.

Module 10 95 spread (v) [spred] répandre Spread the icing on the top of the cake.

Module 10 95 out of control [aυt ɒf kən�trəυl] incontrôlable To much alcohol made him out of control.

Module 10 95 passenger [�p�sind�ə] passager The boat sank, but all the passengers and crew were rescued.

Module 10 95 terrified [�terəfaid] être terrifié I'm terrified of flying.

Module 10 95 remain [ri�mein] rester Harris remained in jail for ten years.

Module 10 95 lifeboat [�laifbəυt] bateau de sauvetage They sent the lifeboat to search for the missing sailors.

Module 10 95 first aid [f�st eid] premiers soins Being given first aid at the scene of the accident saved his life.

Module 11

Module 11 98 collect [�kɒlikt] collectionner Can you collect all the books and put them on my desk?

Module 11 98 coin [kɔin] pièce de monnaie He put a fifty pence coin into the drinks machine.

Module 11 98 musical [�mjuzikəl] musical Do you play a musical instrument?

Module 11 98 stamp [st�mp] cachet They put a stamp in his passport.

Module 11 98 doll [dɒl] poupée My little sister was playing with her dolls.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 11 98 chess [tʃes] jeu d'échecs They meet fairly often to play chess.

Module 11 98 memorabilia [�memərə�biliə] souvenirs (objets) It's an auction of Beatles' memorabilia

Module 11 98 favourite [�feivərət] favori We chose Joe's favourite music for the party.

Module 11 98 obsession [əb�seʃən] obsession He has an obsession with money.

Module 11 98 support (v) [sə�pɔt] soutenir Which football team do you support?

Module 11 98 spend [spend] dépenser I spent all my money.

Module 11 98 total [�təυtl] total My date with John was a total disaster.

Module 11 98 collector [kə�lektə] collectionneur A stamp collector.

Module 11 98 experience [ik�spiəriəns] expérience The new principal has a lot of experience.

Module 11 98 put on weight [pυt ɒn weit] prendre du poids I put on weight after I stopped smoking.

Module 11 98 partly [�pɑtli] en partie The accident was partly my fault.

Module 11 98 lucky [�l�ki] chanceux "I'm going to Florida this summer." "Oh, you are lucky!"

Module 11 99 life-size [laif saiz] grandeur-nature She painted a life-size picture of her dog.

Module 11 99 divide [də�vaid] diviser Divide the cake into four equal pieces.

Module 11 99 organize [�ɔ�ənaiz] organiser The school has organized a trip to the sea.

Module 11 99 attract [ə�tr�kt] attirer It wasn't the money that attracted me to the job.

Module 11 99 item [�aitəm] élément, objet What's the first item on the shopping list?

Module 11 99 compare [kəm�peə] comparer We went to three different shops to compare their prices.

Module 11 99 unfortunate [�n�fɔtʃənət] malheureux It's unfortunate that she was hurt.

Module 11 99 apart from [ə�pɑt frɒm] sauf Apart from the ending, it's a really good film.

Module 11 99 desperate [�despərət] désespéré Many homeless families are desperate for a place to live.

Module 11 99 guard [�ɑd] garde A security guard was sitting by the door.

Module 11 99 arrest [ə�rest] arrêter They arrested her for stealing.

Module 11 99 refer to [ri�f� tə] se référer à I think he was referring to me.

Module 11 99 criminal [�krimənəl] délinquant Criminal activities.

Module 11 99 get fatter [�et f�tə] grossir Companies like that just get fatter.

Module 11 100 iron (v) [�aiən] repasser I need to iron my shirt.

Module 11 100 sunbathe [�s�nbeið] prendre un bain de soleil This is a good place to sunbathe.

Module 11 100 tattoo [tə�tu] tatouage He had a lion tattoo on his chest.

Module 11 100 specially [�speʃəli] particulièrement The dance costumes are specially made for the dancers.

Module 11 100 Formula One formule 1 Drivers in Formula One earn a fortune.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 11 100 relaxing [ri�l�ksiŋ] relaxant A relaxing bath.

Module 11 101 India [�indiə] l'Inde The 50th anniversary of India's independence.

Module 11 102 speciality [�speʃi��ləti] spécialité My speciality is European history.

Module 11 102 meet [mit] rencontrer They first met at university.

Module 11 103 famous [�feiməs] célèbre Many famous actors live in Beverly Hills.

Module 11 103 successful [sək�sesfəl] couronné de succès They were successful in persuading him to join their team.

Module 11 103 career [kə�riə] carrière Careers in business and finance.

Module 11 103 satisfaction [�s�təs�f�kʃən] satisfaction I get a lot of satisfaction from my job.

Module 11 103 salary [�s�ləri] salaire She gets a salary of at least £60,000 a year.

Module 11 104 pull [pυl] tirer She pulled the chair forward.

Module 11 104 handle [�h�ndl] maîtriser I've handled some difficult situations in my career as a pilot.

Module 11 104 frogs' legs [frɒ�z le�z] cuisses de grenouilles We ate the delicacy of frogs' legs at the French restaurant.

Module 11 104 like [laik] aimer qn. Katie likes John a lot.

Module 11 104 sound like [�saυnd laik] avoir l'air, sembler (quand on l'entend) It sounds like thunder.

Module 11 104 taste [teist] le goût I don't like the taste of fish.

Module 11 104 notebook [�nəυtbυk] cahier I spent most of the class doodling in my notebook.

Module 11 104 translation [tr�ns�leiʃən] traduction The poem was a translation of a poem in Latin.

Module 11 104 pick [pik] choisir Pick which jumper you want to wear.

Module 11 105 stand (v) [st�nd] être, se trouver Miss Fell was standing in front of the class.

Module 11 105 sort [sɔt] trier I have to sort out my old clothes

Module 11 105 sheet [ʃit] drap I prefer cotton sheets.

Module 12

Module 12 106 hairbrush [�heəbr�ʃ] brosse à cheveux Have you seen my hairbrush?

Module 12 106 identity card [ai�dentəti kɑd] carte d'identité They asked for our identity cards at the Customs check.

Module 12 106 comb [kəυm] peigner Have you combed your hair?

Module 12 106 driving licence [�draiviŋ �laisəns] permis de conduire He lost his driving licence for speeding.

Module 12 106 razor [�reizə] rasoir An electric razor.

Module 12 106 umbrella [�m�brelə] parapluie It started to rain so I put up my umbrella.

Module 12 106 sunglasses [�s�n��lɑsəz] lunettes de soleil She was wearing sunglasses.

Module 12 106 torch [tɔtʃ] torche The Olympic torch.

Module 12 106 towel [�taυəl] la serviette I went swimming and forgot my towel.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 12 106 keep [kip] garder, conserver I kept all the letters he wrote me from Europe.

Module 12 106 kitchen [�kitʃən] cuisine Jo is in the kitchen making a sandwich.

Module 12 106 bathroom [�bɑθrυm] salle de bains A house with two bathrooms.

Module 12 106 manufacturer [�m�njə�f�ktʃərə] fabricant An aircraft manufacturer.

Module 12 106 brand [br�nd] marque What brand of washing powder do you use?

Module 12 106 sportswear [�spɔtsweə] vêtements de sport A poster advertising sportswear.

Module 12 106 accessories [ək�sesəriz] accessoires Fashion accessories.

Module 12 106 designer label [di�zainə �leibəl] articles griffés She only wears clothes with designer labels.

Module 12 107 best-selling [best seliŋ] qui se vend le mieux It's a best-selling book.

Module 12 107 wristwatch [�ristwɒtʃ] montre-bracelet He lost his wristwatch at the swimming pool.

Module 12 107 based (v) [beist] basé It is a professional service based at our offices in Oxford.

Module 12 107 time zone [taim zəυn] fuseau horaire We crossed four time zones.

Module 12 107 price [prais] prix The price of petrol has increased a lot.

Module 12 107 although [ɔl�ðəυ] bien que Although she is only seven, she can speak three languages.

Module 12 107 consumer survey [kən�sjumə sə�vei] étude de marché According to a consumer survey, most people prefer cats.

Module 12 107 originally [ə�rid�inəli] à l'origine My family are originally from Ireland.

Module 12 107 bank [b�nk] banque I need to go to the bank to get some money.

Module 12 107 produce [�prɒdjus] produire The tree produces red berries in the autumn.

Module 12 107 noodle [�nudl] nouille Serve the meat with rice or noodles.

Module 12 107 dried fish [draid fiʃ] poisson séché It's a recipe with dried fish.

Module 12 107 digital camera [�did�ətl �k�mərə] appareil photo numérique He uploaded the pictures from his digital camera.

Module 12 107 flat-screen [�fl�t skrin] écran plat We have a large, flat screen TV.

Module 12 107 you name it [jυ neim it] et j'en passe You name it, we've got it!

Module 12 107 giant [�d�aiənt] géant The band performed on a giant stage.

Module 12 107 maker [�meikə] fabricant Honda is a Japanese car maker.

Module 12 107 wealthy [�welθi] riche A wealthy businessman.

Module 12 107 symbolise [�simbəlaiz] symboliser It came to symbolise the gap between rich and poor.

Module 12 107 growth [�rəυθ] croissance The nurse measured the children's growth.

Module 12 107 real [riəl] réel The story is based on real events.

Module 12 107 soldier [�səυld�ə] soldat She met a soldier.

Module 12 107 tyre salesman [�taiə �seilzmən] vendeur de pneus He works part-time as a tyre salesman.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 12 108 accepted [ək�septəd] accepté A generally accepted principle of international law.

Module 12 108 pilot [�pailət] pilote An airline pilot.

Module 12 108 judge [d��d�] juge The judge sentenced him to one year in prison.

Module 12 108 liquid [�likwəd] liquide The nurse cleaned the wound with a clear liquid.

Module 12 108 Frenchman [�frentʃmən] un français Oh, he's from Belgium, I thought he was a Frenchman.

Module 12 109 disposable [di�spəυzəbəl] jetable Disposable razors.

Module 12 109 ballpoint pen [bɔlpɔint pen] stylo à bille Our fine range of silver, ballpoint pens.

Module 12 109 entertainment [�entə�teinmənt] loisir, distraction Video games are a modern form of entertainment.

Module 12 109 ceremony [�serəməni] cérémonie The opening ceremony for the new theatre was performed by the Queen.

Module 12 109 go on sale [�əυ ɒn �seil] être mis en vente The new camera went on sale last week.

Module 12 109 search engine [s�tʃ �end�in] moteur de recherche He tried several search engines, such as Google and Yahoo.

Module 12 109 initials [i�niʃəlz] initiales A watch engraved with his initials.

Module 12 109 clever [�klevə] habile Paul is good-looking, clever, and charming.

Module 12 109 advertising campaign [�dvətaiziŋ k�m�pein] campagne de publicité The advertising campaign helped raise sales by 23%.

Module 12 109 fame [feim] renom, célébrité Appearing in a television series brought him instant fame.

Module 12 109 tick [tik] tic-tac The only sound was the tick of a clock.

Module 12 110 survival [sə�vaivəl] survie Because of the cold, our chances of survival were low.

Module 12 110 rainforest [�reinfɒrist] forêt tropicale The destruction of the rainforest.

Module 12 110 uninhabited [��nin�h�bətəd] inhabité We think the island is probably uninhabited.

Module 12 110 stream [strim] flot There was a steady stream of traffic through the town centre.

Module 12 110 crocodile [�krɒkədail] crocodile He knows how to handle crocodiles.

Module 12 110 coconut tree [kəυkən�t tri] cocotier He suspended the hammock between two coconut trees.

Module 12 110 mosquito [mə�skitəυ] moustique I'm covered in mosquito bites!

Module 12 110 snake [sneik] serpent A snake slithered across the path.

Module 12 111 battery [�b�təri] pile The radio cassette needs new batteries.

Module 12 111 blanket [�bl�nkət] couverture A blanket of snow covered the mountains.

Module 12 111 bottled water [�bɒtəld �wɔtə] eau en bouteille You'll need plenty of bottled water for the trip.

Module 12 111 compass [�k�mpəs] boussole A map and compass.

Module 12 111 energy bar [�enəd�i �bɑ] barre énergétique The energy bar will help to keep you going.

Module 12 111 fishing rod [�fiʃiŋ rɒd] canne à pêche His fishing rod was too long for the car.

Module 12 111 insect repellent [�insekt ri�pelənt] insectifuge Have you got any insect repellent cream? I'm covered in bites.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 12 111 matches [�fυtbɔl �m�tʃiz] allumettes A box of matches.

Module 12 111 mirror [�mirə] miroir Anna looked at her reflection in the mirror.

Module 12 111 rope [rəυp] corde They tied up the boat with rope.

Module 12 111 sunscreen [�s�nskrin] lotion solaire (crème solaire) Make sure you rub sunscreen into baby's delicate skin.

Module 12 111 tent [tent] tente We had to put up our tent in the dark.

Module 12 111 toilet paper [�tɔilət �peipə] papier toilette Oh no! We've run out of toilet paper.

Module 12 111 water purification tablet [�wɔtə �pjυərəfəkeiʃən �t�blit] comprimé pour désinfecter l'eau All soldiers carry water purification tablets as a part of their kit.

Module 12 112 ashtray [��ʃtrei] cendrier The waitress emptied the ashtray.

Module 12 112 special occasion [�speʃəl ə�kei�ən] grande occasion We're going out tonight - it's a special occasion.

Module 12 112 suggestion [sə�d�estʃən] suggestion The teacher made some suggestions on where to find the facts.

Module 12 113 barrel [�b�rəl] baril I've ordered ten barrels of beer.

Module 12 113 Europe [�jυərəp] l'Europe Americans often make a trip in summer around Europe.

Module 13

Module 13 114 all kinds of [ɔl kaindz ɒv] toutes sortes de There were all kinds of machines at the exhibition.

Module 13 114 medical [�medikəl] médical Medical qualifications.

Module 13 114 sympathetic [�simpə�θetik] compréhensif, compatissant My parents weren't very sympathetic.

Module 13 114 listener [�lisənə] auditeur (qqn qui sait écouter) Most of the radio station's listeners are young people.

Module 13 114 treatment [�tritmənt] traitement I was sent to hospital for immediate treatment.

Module 13 114 naturally [�n�tʃərəli] naturellement Naturally, we wanted to win.

Module 13 114 talented [�t�ləntəd] talentueux A talented musician.

Module 13 114 totally [�təυtli] totalement The town was totally destroyed by the bombing.

Module 13 114 committed [kə�mitəd] impliqué, engagé He seems committed to his work.

Module 13 114 lazy [�leizi] paresseux Don't be so lazy - come and help me clean up.

Module 13 114 experienced [ik�spiəriənst] expérimenté A very experienced soldier.

Module 13 114 motivated [�məυtəveitəd] motivé The students are all highly motivated.

Module 13 114 obviously [�ɒbviəsli] de toute évidence We're obviously going to need more help.

Module 13 114 imaginative [i�m�d�ənətiv] imaginatif An imaginative writer.

Module 13 114 well-organised [�wel� �ɔ�ənaizd] bien organisé It was a well-organised, concise piece of work.

Module 13 114 self-discipline [�self disəplin] auto-discipline A lot of the kids seemed to lack self-discipline.

Module 13 115 employment agency [�im�plɔimənt eid�insi] agence de recrutement He's looking for work with an employment agency.

Module 13 115 register [�red�əstə] journal de classe Our classroom register contains the names of all the students.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 13 115 positive [�pɒzətiv] positif I'm positive that this is the right way home.

Module 13 116 travel [�tr�vəl] voyager It's quicker if you travel by train.

Module 13 116 settle down [�setl �daυn] s'établir All he wants is to settle down and have kids.

Module 13 116 sailing [�seiliŋ] la voile The sailing season starts in February.

Module 13 116 basics [�beisiks] les bases I don't even know the basics of first aid.

Module 13 116 fascinate [�f�səneit] fasciner, passionner Computers have always fascinated me.

Module 13 116 comedian [kə�midiən] comédien, comique He started as a stand-up comedian.

Module 13 116 audience [�ɔdiəns] le public The audience stood up and cheered after the performance.

Module 13 118 brave [breiv] courageux He wasn't brave enough to dive into the deep water.

Module 13 118 wannabe [�wɒnəbi] aspirant A Madonna wannabe.

Module 13 118 patiently [�peiʃəntli] patiemment He waited patiently to speak.

Module 13 118 conference centre [�kɒnfərəns �sentə] palais des congrès There were over 100 delegates at the conference centre.

Module 13 118 talent competition [�t�lənt �kɒmpə�tiʃən] concours de talent She won a talent competition with her sweet voice.

Module 13 118 youngsters [�j�nstə] jeune Youngsters nowadays no nothing about values.

Module 13 118 optimistic [�ɒptəmistik] optimiste She was optimistic about her chances of passing the exam.

Module 13 119 own [əυn] propre He has his own way of doing things.

Module 13 119 contact lenses [�kɒnt�kt lenzəz] lentilles de contact He usually wears contact lenses, but today he has glasses on.

Module 13 119 crash (v) [kr�ʃ] accidenter The truck ran off the road and crashed into a tree.

Module 13 120 search [s�tʃ] recherche The police led the search for the missing boy.

Module 13 120 quit (v) [kwit] démissionner Dad was furious when he found out I'd quit college.

Module 13 120 candidate [�k�ndədət] candidat The Republican party's candidate for president.

Module 13 120 guitarist [�i�tɑrəst] guitariste The guitarist, Jimi Hendrix.

Module 13 120 promise (v) [�prɒməs] promettre She promised to write to me.

Module 13 120 manage [�m�nid�] réussir Nobody knows how the prisoners managed to escape.

Module 13 120 financial problems [fi�n�nʃəl �prɒbləmz] problèmes financiers The company has recently experienced severe financial problems.

Module 13 120 prison [�prizən] prison He's been in prison for two years.

Module 13 121 application form [�pli�keiʃən fɔm] formulaire de candidature Please fill in the job application form.

Module 13 121 complete [kəm�plit] complet, complète The complete works of Shakespeare.

Module 13 121 sports coach [�spɔts kəυtʃ] entraîneur sportif He has proved to be a successful sports coach.

Module 13 121 full driving licence [�fυl �draiviŋ �laisəns] permis de conduire complet To get the job, you need a full driving licence.

Module 13 121 tennis coach [�tenis kəυtʃ] entraîneur de tennis My tennis coach is helping me with my backhand.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 13 121 available [ə�veiləbəl] disponible Tickets are not available to the public.

Module 13 121 look forward to [�lυk �fɔwəd tə] se réjouir de (attendre avec impatience) I'm looking forward to the weekend.

Module 13 122 vacation [və�keiʃən] vacances We're thinking of taking a vacation in the Virgin Islands.

Module 13 122 entire [in�taiə] entier We spent the entire evening talking.

Module 13 122 tick [tik] tic-tac The only sound was the tick of a clock.

Module 13 122 apply [ə�plai] postuler I applied for a place on the computing course.

Module 13 122 valid [�v�ləd] valable A valid passport.

Module 13 122 present occupation [�ɒkjə�peiʃən] profession actuelle Name? Occupation?

Module 13 122 tour guide [tυə �aid] guide touristique She worked as a tour guide in Italy over summer.

Module 13 122 instructor [in�str�ktə] moniteur A driving instructor.

Module 13 122 recommendation [�rekəmen�deiʃən] référence The report made several recommendations on how schools can improve their teaching.

Module 13 122 certify [�s�təfai] certifier Engineers certified that the aircraft was safe.

Module 13 122 knowledge [�nɒlid�] connaissance Her knowledge of music is amazing.

Module 13 123 characteristic [�k�rəktə�ristik] caractéristique There's one characteristic I like about you - you never stop trying.

Module 13 123 steal [stil] voler Someone stole £5 from her pocket.

Module 13 123 lie (v) [lai] être couché She was lying on the grass.

Module 13 123 attitude [��tətjud] attitude I think it's best to have a relaxed attitude to money.

Module 13 123 skill [skil] compétence His skill in dealing with people makes him a good manager.

Module 13 123 improve [im�pruv] améliorer Digital recording improves the sound quality of the tapes.

Module 14

Module 14 124 bank note [b�nk nəυt] billet de banque He withdrew 5 crisp bank notes from his wallet.

Module 14 124 cashpoint machine [k��ʃ�pɔint mə�ʃin] distributeur de billets Hold, I'll just get some money from the cashpoint machine.

Module 14 124 change [tʃeind�] la monnaie I gave him £10 and he gave me the change.

Module 14 124 foreign currency [�fɒrən �k�rənsi] devise étrangère Profits were hit due to foreign currency fluctuations.

Module 14 124 competition [�kɒmpə�tiʃən] concours Who won the poetry competition?

Module 14 124 waste of money [weist ɒv �m�ni] de l'argent gaspillé It was a rubbish holiday, a complete waste of money.

Module 14 124 lend [lend] prêter I can lend you £10.

Module 14 124 borrow [�bɒrəυ] emprunter He borrowed £2,000 from his father.

Module 14 124 pay back [pei �b�k ��m�ni�] rembourser He had to pay back his debts.

Module 14 124 afford [ə�fɔd] se permettre I want to go on holiday but I can't afford it.

Module 14 124 pocket money [�pɒkit �m�ni] argent de poche How much pocket money do you get?

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 14 124 fine [fain] délicieux We sell fine food from around the world.

Module 14 124 valuable [�v�ljuəbəl] qui a de la valeur A very valuable painting.

Module 14 124 speeding offence [spidiŋ ɒfens] excès de vitesse He was fined for a speeding offence.

Module 14 125 toss a coin [tɒs ə kɔin] jouer à pile ou face Let's toss a coin to decide.

Module 14 125 heads [hedz] face Heads you win.

Module 14 125 tails [teilz] pile Tails you lose.

Module 14 125 billionaire [�biljə�neə] milliardaire He's a millionaire many times over, so that makes him a billionaire.

Module 14 125 denomination [di�nɒmə�neiʃən] confession Christians of all denominations.

Module 14 125 issue [�iʃu] sujet The environment is an issue which is important to young people.

Module 14 125 worth [w�θ] valoir That old watch must be worth at least £100.

Module 14 125 come into circulation [k�m �intə �s�kjə�leiʃεn] entrer en circulation The euro came into circulation several years ago.

Module 14 125 polymer [�pɒlimə] polymère The firm specialises in plastics and polymers.

Module 14 126 employee [im�plɔii] employé The canteen is for employees of the company only.

Module 14 126 double (v) [�d�bəl] doubler The church has doubled its membership.

Module 14 126 mean [min] signifier 'Start' and 'begin' mean basically the same thing.

Module 14 126 robber [�rɒbə] voleur A gang of armed robbers.

Module 14 126 point (v) [pɔint] point What were the main points in the article?

Module 14 126 gun [��n] arme à feu The police here all carry guns.

Module 14 126 hiss [his] siffler The snake hissed at them.

Module 14 126 reply (v) [ri�plai] répondre "Yes, that's true," she replied.

Module 14 126 retire (v) [ri�taiə] prendre sa retraite I'm going to retire when I'm 60.

Module 14 126 panic [�p�nik] panique The bomb warning caused panic.

Module 14 126 arrest (v) [ə�rest] arrêter They arrested her for stealing.

Module 14 126 arrest [ə�rest] arrestation They arrested her for stealing.

Module 14 126 previous [�priviəs] précédent We've already discussed that idea at a previous meeting.

Module 14 126 intelligence [in�teləd�əns] intelligence A person of above-average intelligence

Module 14 127 easy come…easy go [�izi k�m �izi �əυ] aussitôt gagné, aussitôt dépensé how do you feel about it? - Easy come, easy go.

Module 14 127 generous [�d�enərəs] généreux It was really generous of Jack to take us all on holiday.

Module 14 127 bank account [b�nk ə�kaυnt] compte en banque I'd like to open a bank account.

Module 14 127 court [kɔt] tribunal The court rejected the charges against him.

Module 14 127 rule [rul] la règle Jamie explained the rules of the game to us.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 14 127 repay [ri�pei] rembourser You can repay the loan over 2 years.

Module 14 127 plan [pl�n] le dessein, le projet Their plan is to travel around Europe by train.

Module 14 127 surprise [sə�praiz] surprise This is a surprise! I thought you weren't coming till tomorrow!

Module 14 127 check (v) [tʃek] vérifier The firemen check all the equipment daily.

Module 14 127 engagement ring [in��eid�mənt rin] bague de fiançailles He presented her with an engagement ring.

Module 14 127 horrible [�hɒrəbəl] horrible That was a horrible thing to say.

Module 14 127 auction [�ɔkʃən] vente aux enchères We bought the furniture at an auction.

Module 14 127 gardening [��ɑdniŋ] jardinage We did a bit of gardening this afternoon.

Module 14 127 plant [plɑnt] la plante She likes to have lots of plants in the house.

Module 14 127 insist [in�sist] insister Don insisted that he hadn't gone out of the house at all.

Module 14 127 bid [b�d] faire la première offre Mr Jones bid $50,000 for the painting.

Module 14 128 hole [həυl] trou We dug a hole in the garden.

Module 14 128 floorboard [�flɔbɔd] parquet I lifted the carpet to check the floorboards for woodworm.

Module 14 128 tear up [teə �p] déchirer He tore up the contract and told us to leave.

Module 14 129 horrified [hɒrifaid] horrifié She was horrified to see that he was crying.

Module 14 129 delighted [di�laitəd] ravi We were all really delighted with the news.

Module 14 129 mess [mes] du désordre I'm afraid my room's a bit of a mess.

Module 14 129 phone call [�fəυn �kɔl] un coup de fil I need to make a phone call.

Module 14 129 profit [�prɒfət] des bénéfices The company made a good profit this year.

Module 14 129 speech [spitʃ] discours He gave a speech to the conference.

Module 14 130 deal [delt] le contrat He accepted a five-year deal to become the team's coach.

Module 14 130 service [�s�vəs] service The new government has promised to improve local services.

Module 14 130 include [in�klud] inclure The film festival includes movies from around the world.

Module 14 130 commission [kə�miʃən] commission The International Whaling Commission decides the limits on catching whales.

Module 14 131 downstairs [�daυn�steəz] en-bas Michael came downstairs in his pyjamas.

Module 14 131 commit [kə�mit] commettre The police are still looking for the gang that committed this crime .

Module 14 131 crime [kraim] délit Anyone who commits a crime must be punished.

Module 15

Module 15 132 memorial [mə�mɔriəl] en mémoire de We held a memorial ceremony for people who died in the war.

Module 15 132 possession [pə�zeʃən] les biens, la possession Don't bring any valuable possessions with you on holiday.

Module 15 132 form [fɔm] la forme Game shows are a cheap form of entertainment.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 15 132 solo career [�səυləυ kə�riə] carrière solo After the band split up, he embarked on a solo career.

Module 15 132 peace campaigner [pis k�m�peinə ] militant de la paix The peace campaigners formed a human chain.

Module 15 132 release [ri�lis] libérer When will he be released from prison?

Module 15 132 shoot dead [ʃut ded] tuer avec une arme à feu They operate a zero-tolerance policy and shoot all suspects dead.

Module 15 132 obsessed [əb�sesd] obsédé William is obsessed with making money.

Module 15 132 former [�fɔmə] ancien, ex- Former US president, Bill Clinton.

Module 15 132 gather [���ðə] se réunir A large crowd had gathered at the scene of the accident.

Module 15 132 simultaneously [�siməl�teiniəsli] simultanément The doorbell and telephone rang simultaneously.

Module 15 132 poll [pəυl] sondage Recent polls show that the mayor is still popular.

Module 15 133 death [deθ] mort After her husband's death, she lived alone for 20 years.

Module 15 133 live on [laiv ɒn] vivre de He lived on handouts from family and friends.

Module 15 133 generation [�d�enə�reiʃən] génération People of my father's generation know little about computers.

Module 15 133 get the message across [�et ðə �mesid� ə�krɒs] faire passer le message He used pictures as well as words to get the message across.

Module 15 133 peace [pis] paix When will there be peace in Northern Ireland?

Module 15 133 war [wɔ] guerre He was a prisoner during the Vietnam War.

Module 15 133 above [ə�b�v] au-dessus de There was a light above the door.

Module 15 133 below [bi�ləυ] en-dessous de I looked out of the plane window and saw the fields below.

Module 15 133 heaven [�hevən] ciel, paradis After standing up all day, it was heaven to sit down.

Module 15 133 hell [hel] enfer It was hell waiting for the results of the test.

Module 15 133 sky [skai] ciel The sky is blue and the sun is shining.

Module 15 133 wonder [�w�ndə] se demander si We were wondering where you were.

Module 15 133 greed [�rid] cupidité (avidité) The greed of the logging companies could lead to the destruction of the forest.

Module 15 133 share (v) [ʃeə] partager The two secretaries share an office.

Module 15 133 brotherhood [�br�ðəhυd] fraternité The spirit of brotherhood.

Module 15 133 dreamer [�drimə] rêveur She was a dreamer - not pragmatic.

Module 15 134 president [�prezədənt] président President Kennedy.

Module 15 134 politics [�pɒlətiks] la politique Are you interested in politics?

Module 15 134 amount [ə�maυnt] quantité A large amount of jewellery was stolen.

Module 15 135 earth [�θ] terre People used to believe the Earth was flat, not round.

Module 15 135 polluted [pə�lutəd] pollué The rivers are heavily polluted.

Module 15 135 society [sə�saiəti] société We live in a multi-racial society.

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Module Page English Headword Phonetic French Example Sentence Module 15 135 continue [kən�tinju] continuer Lisa's continuing to make good progress with her French.

Module 15 135 pollute [pə�lut] polluer The oil has polluted many beaches.

Module 15 135 humanity [hju�m�nəti] humanité The attack was a crime against humanity.

Module 15 135 imaginary [i�m�d�ənəri] imaginaire Many children have imaginary friends.

Module 15 135 celebrity [sə�lebrəti] célébrité There were lots of TV celebrities at the party.

Module 15 135 invisible [in�vizəbəl] invisible Germs are invisible to humans.

Module 15 136 space suit [speis sut] combinaison spatiale Astronauts need a special space suit inside the Space Shuttle.

Module 15 136 expert [�eksp�t] expert Bomb experts managed to make the device safe.

Module 15 136 confident [�kɒnfədənt] confiant Jenny seems very confident about her exam.

Module 15 136 oxygen [�ɒksid�ən] oxygène Water molecules are made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

Module 15 136 alien life [�eiliən laif] vie extra-terrestre Is there alien life to be found on Mars?

Module 15 136 spaceship [�speis�ʃip] vaisseau spatial The spaceship docked successfully with the space station.

Module 15 136 space colony [speis �kɒləni] colonie de l'espace The book is about a futuristic space colony.

Module 15 136 food tablets [�fud �t�blits] comprimé de nourriture Food tablets may once replace real food.

Module 15 136 space-tent [�speis tent] tente de l'espace They set up a space tent on the Moon.

Module 15 137 lecturer [�lektʃərə] chargé de cours She's a brilliant lecturer.

Module 15 137 divorced [də�vɔst] divorcé Are you married, single, or divorced?

Module 15 137 cancer [�k�nsə] cancer His zodiac sign is cancer.

Module 15 137 retired [ri�taiəd] retraité He retired early an age 55.

Module 15 137 pregnant [�pre�nənt] enceinte She got pregnant soon after they were married.

Module 15 137 factory worker [�f�ktri w�kə] ouvrier d'usine The factory workers went on strike.

Module 15 137 unemployed [��nim�plɔid] sans emploi I'm unemployed at the moment, but I'm looking for work

Module 15 137 violent [�vaiələnt] violent The man was becoming violent , so I called the police.

Module 15 137 depression [di�preʃən] dépression Her mother had depression for many years.

Module 15 137 agricultural scientist [���ri�k�ltʃərəl �saiəntist] ingénieur agronome He works for the government as an agricultural scientist.

Module 15 137 appear [ə�piə] apparaître She appeared to change her mind.

Module 15 137 suitable [�sutəbəl] qui convient This movie's not suitable for children.

Module 15 137 perhaps [pə�h�ps] peut-être Perhaps you'll win next time.