Vocabulary English File Intermediate - French

Intermediate French wordlist
File 1
Vocabulary Banks
Food and Cooking
aubergine n /bin/ You need an aubergine for this pasta dish. aubergine
baked adj /bekt/ I had a baked potato with tuna for my lunch. cuit, cuite au four
beans npl /binz/ These beans are overcooked. haricots
beef n /bif/ We always eat roast beef on Sundays. buf
beetroot n /bitrut/ I always put beetroot in my salads. betterave
boiled adj /bld/ I like to have boiled eggs for breakfast. bouilli
cabbage n /kbd/ I dont like the taste of cabbage. chou
cherries npl /teriz/ Cherries are really delicious. cerises
chicken n /tkn/ Chicken is a low-fat meat. poulet
courgette n /ket/ I used a courgette in this recipe. courgette
crab n /krb/ Can I have a crab sandwich, please? crabe
cucumber n /kjukmb/ I dont like the taste of cucumber. concombre
duck n /dk/ I love duck with orange sauce. canard
egg n /e/ I had a fried egg for breakfast. uf
fish n /f/ I love oily fish like salmon. poisson
fried adj /frad/ Fried bread is too oily for me. frit
fruit n /frut/ You should eat some fresh fruit every day. fruit
grapes npl /reps/ Do you prefer red or green grapes? raisin
grilled adj /rld/ I would like the grilled steak, please. grill
lamb n /lm/ I always order a lamb curry at that Indian restaurant. agneau
lemon n /lemn/ I always like to have some lemon with my fish. citron
mango n /m/ Is there any mango in this fruit salad? mangue
meat n /mit/ My sister doesnt eat meat because shes a vegetarian. viande
English File Intermediate Third edition French Wordlist Oxford University Press 2013 1
melon n /meln/ This melon isnt sweet enough. melon
mussels npl /mslz/ We had some delicious mussels and chips in Belgium. moules
peach n /pit/ I would like a peach for dessert, please. pche
pear n /pe(r)/ Would you like a pear or an apple? poire
pepper n /pep(r)/ We need one red pepper and one onion. poivron
pork n /pk/ Many people do not eat pork in Morocco. porc
prawns npl /prnz/ We had prawns with lemon juice and garlic. crevettes
raspberries npl /rzbriz/ We had raspberries and ice cream. framboise
roast adj /rst/ We always have roast potatoes on Sundays. rti
salmon n /smn/ Oily fish like salmon is very good for you. saumon
seafood n /sifud/ My mum loves seafood, especially prawns and mussels. fruits de mer
squid n /skwd/ I ordered fried squid for my starter. calmar, calamar [Belgique]
steamed adj /stimd/ Steamed vegetables are very healthy. cuit la vapeur
tuna n /tjun/ I made a tuna salad for my dinner. thon
vegetable n /vedtbl/ Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable? lgume
Personality
affectionate adj /feknt/ Dogs are friendly and affectionate pets. affectueux, affectueuse
aggressive adj /resv/ Hes very aggressive and often gets into fights. agressif, agressive
ambitious adj /mbs/ Paul is ambitious and studies very hard at school. ambitieux, ambitieuse
anxious adj /ks/ My sister is very anxious and is always stressed. angoiss(e)
attractive adj /trktv/ Darrens new girlfriend is attractive. sduisant(e)
bad-tempered adj /bd tempd/ Our neighbour is bad-tempered so I dont like talking to him. irritable
bossy adj /bsi/ My husband is bossy and often tells me what to do. autoritaire
charming adj /tm/ Nicolas new boyfriend is charming and friendly. charmant(e)
clever adj /klev(r)/ My sister is clever and wants to study medicine. intelligent(e)
competitive adj /kmpettv/ I dont like playing football with Jason hes too competitive! qui a lesprit de comptition
dishonest adj /dsnst/ I think Jenny is being dishonest about her past. malhonnte
disorganized adj /dsnazd/ Our secretary is disorganized and always forgets things. dsorganis(e)
friendly adj /frendli/ Our new neighbour is really friendly. amical(e)
generous adj /denrs/ Diane is always buying me presents shes so generous. gnreux, gnreuse
hard-working adj /hd wk/ Mary is a hard-working person so Im sure she will pass her exams. qui travaille dur
honest adj /nst/ Wendy is honest she always tells the truth. honnte
imaginative adj /mdntv/ My daughter is really imaginative and is always writing stories. imaginatif, imaginative
immature adj /mtj(r)/ Hes nearly 26 now, but hes still immature. immature
impatient adj /mpent/ Megan always wants things right now shes so impatient. impatient(e)
independent adj /ndpendnt/ Karen lives on her own because she likes to be independent. indpendant(e)
insecure adj /nskj(r)/ Stuart is insecure about the way he looks. qui manque dassurance
insensitive adj /nsenstv/ She asked him about his divorce which I think was insensitive. indlicat(e)
irresponsible adj /rspnsbl/ I dont want you to go out with Vanessa tonight shes irresponsible. irresponsable
jealous adj /dels/ Louise is jealous of Pete because he has a great job. jaloux, jalouse
kind adj /kand/ My wife is kind shes always doing things for other people. gentil(le)
lazy adj /lezi/ Ian never does any housework hes so lazy. paresseux, paresseuse
mature adj /mt(r)/ Shes only 12, but shes mature for her age. mr(e), mature
mean adj /min/ My sister never shares her things shes really mean. mchant(e), avare
moody adj /mudi/ Our teenage son is always moody and bad-tempered. lunatique
obey v /be/ You should obey your parents. obir
offend v /fend/ You should try not to offend people. offenser
opinion n /pnjn/ Whats your opinion of the new government? opinion
organized adj /nazd/ Our administrator is really organized. organis(e)
outgoing adj /at/ James is outgoing and has many friends. sociable
patient adj /pent/ You need to be patient if you want to be a driving instructor. patient(e)
quiet adj /kwat/ Anna is so quiet its hard to talk to her. calme
rebellious adj /rbeljs/ Julie is rebellious and never does what her parents tell her to do. rebelle
reliable adj /rlabl/ Ken is not very reliable hes always late. fiable
responsible adj /rspnsbl/ Our son is responsible and hard-working. responsable
self-confident adj /self knfdnt/ Shes a self-confident and sociable child. qui a de lassurance
selfish adj /self/ Jane is selfish and only ever thinks of herself. goste
sensible adj /sensbl/ Our teenage daughter is sensible so we can trust her. raisonnable
sensitive adj /senstv/ Helen is always crying shes really sensitive. sensible
shy adj /a/ Im shy and find it hard to meet new people. timide
sociable adj /sbl/ Jacks sociable and has lots of friends. sociable
spoilt adj /splt/ Rachel is so spoilt her parents are always giving her money. gt(e)
stubborn adj /stbn/ My dad is stubborn and never changes his mind. entt(e)
stupid adj /stjupd/ My parents think that all my friends are stupid. idiot(e)
talkative adj /tktv/ Lucy is very talkative we chatted for hours. bavard(e)
tidy adj /tadi/ Harry is tidy so his house always looks great. ordonn(e)
unambitious adj /nmbs/ I was unambitious when I was young so I didnt study much. sans ambition
unfriendly adj /nfrendli/ I met our new boss this morning and he was unfriendly. inamical(e)
unimaginative adj /nmdntv/ The childrens story was boring and unimaginative. sans imagination
unkind adj /nkand/ Dont be unkind to your poor brother. mchant(e)
unreliable adj /nrlabl/ Im not going to ask Colin for help because he is unreliable. peu fiable
unselfish adj /nself/ Adam is unselfish and always thinks of others. dsintress(e)
unsociable adj /nsbl/ Chris never comes out with us hes unsociable. asocial(e)
untidy adj /ntadi/ Jim is very untidy his bedroom is a mess. dsordonn(e)
Useful words and phrases

adult n /dlt/ I think I became an adult when I left home. adulte
arrangement n /rendmnt/ Have you made an arrangement for tomorrow morning? dispositions
attention n /tenn/ I didnt get as much attention as my brother when we were children. attention
bedcovers npl /bedkv(r)z/ I hid from my sister under the bedcovers. couvre-lit
boarding school n /bd skul/ I was sent away to boardingschool when I was 11. pension
carbohydrates npl /kbhadrets/ Rice is an important source of carbohydrates. glucides
childhood n /taldhd/ I had a happy childhood. enfance
close family n /kls fmli/ Do you think you have a close family? famille unie
decline n /dklan/ The results show a decline in traditional family structures. dclin
depressed adj /dprest/ After he lost his job he became depressed. dprim(e)
emotional adj /mnl/ Shes emotional and often cries. motif, motive
extended family n /kstendd fmli/ I have a big extended family, including eighteen cousins! famille largie
extrovert n /ekstrvt/ My dad is an extrovert and loves meeting new people. extraverti(e)
fight v /fat/ My brother always wants to fight with me. se battre
fresh adj /fre/ I bought some wonderful fresh fish today. frais, frache
frozen adj /frzn/ Have we got any frozen vegetables? surgel(e)
gang n // Im not comfortable with being one of a gang. bande
gathering n /r/ My parents have arranged a family gathering. runion
immediate family n /midit fmli/ How many people are there in your immediate family? proches
innocent adj /nsnt/ My sister hit me but my mum thought she was innocent. innocent(e)
intention n /ntenn/ His intention is to study hard and go to university. objectif
low-fat adj /l ft/ Would you like a low-fat yoghurt? allg(e)
mood n /mud/ Dont talk to Barry today because hes in a bad mood. humeur
newborn n /njubn/ That newborn baby is so tiny. nouveau-n(e)
no wonder /n wnd(r)/ My parents were always nicer to me so no wonder my sister hated me. pas tonnant que
only child n /nli tld/ I dont have any brothers or sisters Im an only child. fils, fille unique
prediction n /prdkn/ His prediction is that people will holiday in space in the near future. prdictions
promise n /prms/ I made a promise to my father before he died. promesse
protein n /prtin/ Meat is a good source of protein. protines
raw adj /r/ I hate the taste of raw onions. cru(e)
relative n /reltv/ Im my mothers closest relative. parent
relaxed adj /rlkst/ My mother is really relaxed and never gets stressed. dtendu(e)
rivalry n /ravlri/ There was a lot of rivalry between me and my sister as children. rivalit
share v /e(r)/ I share a lot of hobbies with my sister. partager
sick adj /sk/ Hes been off sick for two weeks. malade
spicy adj /spasi/ I love spicy Thai curries. pic(e)
stressed adj /strest/ Richard works too hard and is always stressed. anxieux, anxieuse
suffocate v /sfket/ I remember my brother trying to suffocate me under the bedcovers. touffer
tension n /tenn/ Theres a lot of tension in our house our parents always argue. tension
value v /vlju/ Now that I am older I really value my parents. apprcier
More words in File 1

alternative therapy n /ltntv erpi/ Have you tried alternative therapy, like hypnotherapy? mdecine alternative
argue v /ju/ My parents always argue but they will never get divorced. se disputer
aware adj /we(r)/ Are you aware that you are your aunts only relative? conscient(e)
cake n /kek/ I made a chocolate cake for my girlfriends birthday. gteau
carton n /ktn/ Can you get me a carton of orange juice? brique
chef n /ef/ My brother is a chef in an Italian restaurant. chef
chocolate n /tklt/ They give their clients free chocolate at the end of the night. chocolat
concentration n /knsntren/ Blueberries can improve concentration levels by up to 20 per cent. concentration
container n /knten(r)/ This is a plastic container for pasta. rcipient
creamy adj /krimi/ We ordered pasta in a creamy sauce. crmeux, crmeuse
cuisine n /kwzin/ I love Indian cuisine. cuisine
cure n /kj(r)/ I want to find a cure for my headaches. traitement
cut down on phrv /kt dan n/ I need to cut down on sugar and fat to lose weight. rduire la consommation de
decision n /dsn/ Have you made a decision about your holiday yet? dcision
dramatic adj /drmtk/ Results of the experiment were dramatic. spectaculaire
efficiently adv /fntli/ Food that is high in protein helps your brain to work more efficiently. efficacement
endorphins npl /ndfnz/ Your brain releases endorphins when you eat chocolate. endorphines
expert n /ekspt/ My aunt is an expert on Victorian literature. spcialiste
feel a bit down /fil bt dan/ I always feel a bit down when we come home after a holiday. se sentir un peu dmoralis(e)
focused adj /fkst/ After my morning coffee I feel really focused. concentr(e)
food supplement n /fud splment/ I take a food supplement every day. complment alimentaire
jar n /d(r)/ Can you pass me that jar of strawberry jam? pot
margarine n /mdrin/ Do you prefer butter or margarine? margarine
meeting n /mit/ I have a meeting with my boss at 10.00 a.m. runion
mushroom n /mrum/ Ill have a ham and mushroom pizza, please. champignon
nightclub n /natklb/ We went to a nightclub until 2.00 a.m. bote de nuit
public holiday n /pblk hlde/ Its a public holiday on Monday so we wont go to work. jour fri
salt n /slt/ Dont put too much salt on your dinner. sel
sausage n /ssd/ Would you like a sausage or a burger? saucisse
steak n /stek/ I ordered steak and chips at the restaurant. steak
sugar n /(r)/ I always have sugar in my coffee. sucre
takeaway adj /tekwe/ We ordered a takeaway pizza. emporter
tinned adj /tnd/ I dont like the taste of tinned tuna. en conserve
violence n /valns/ Late night violence can be a problem in some UK towns. violence
vitamin n /vtmn/ There is a lot of vitamin C in oranges. vitamine
weapon n /wepn/ Chocolate could become a secret weapon in the fight against crime. arme
File 2
Vocabulary Banks
Money
afford v /fd/ I cant afford to go on holiday this year. se permettre
bank account n /bk kant/ How much money do you have in your bank account? compte en banque
bill n /bl/ The electricity bill came through the post today. facture
borrow v /br/ Can I borrow some money, please? emprunter
cash machine n /k min/ I took 30 out of the cash machine. distributeur de billets
charge v /td/ How much do you charge for a haircut? faire payer
coin n /kn/ I found a 10p coin on the pavement. pice
cost v /kst/ These shoes cost 70. coter
credit card n /kredt kd/ The payment had been taken from my credit card. carte de crdit
debt n /det/ I had a lot of debt when I left university. dette
earn v /n/ How much do doctors earn in your country? gagner
inherit v /nhert/ She will inherit a lot of money when her parents die. hriter
invest v /nvest/ You should invest some money in the stock market. investir
lend v /lend/ Can you lend me 30 until tomorrow? prter
live off phrv /lv f/ I have to live off my parents while Im at university. vivre aux dpens de
live on phrv /lv n/ If I lose my job, Ill have no money to live on. vivre
loan n /ln/ I need a loan from the bank to start my own business. emprunt
mortgage n /md/ The bank gave me a mortgage so that I could buy a house. emprunt immobilier,
emprunthypothcaire [Belgique],
emprunt hypothque [Suisse]
note n /nt/ I left a 20 note on my desk. billet
owe v // You owe me 10. devoir
pay back phrv /pebk/ I pay back 50 of the loan to the bank every month. rembourser
raise v /rez/ How much money did you raise for the school? collecter
salary n /slri/ Lawyers get a good salary. salaire
save v /sev/ I try to save some money every month. conomiser
take out phrv /tek at/ I never take out more than 50 at a cash machine. retirer
tax n /tks/ How much tax do you have to pay every month? impt
waste v /west/ Dont waste your money on things you dont need. gaspiller
worth adj /w/ How much is your house worth? valeur

boiling adj /bl/ Its boiling at the moment 34 degrees Celsius! canicule
boutique n /butik/ She works in a designer clothes boutique. boutique
broke adj /brk/ I was always broke when I was a student. fauch(e)
cheque n /tek/ I wrote a cheque for 300. chque
consecutive adj /knsekjtv/ She ran three consecutive marathons in 23 hours and 50 minutes. conscutif, conscutive
contract n /kntrkt/ We signed the contract. contrat
current n /krnt/ I had to paddle against the current. courant
delicious adj /dls/ The food was delicious. dlicieux, dlicieuse
delighted adj /dlatd/ My parents are delighted that Im getting married. ravi(e)
dyslexia n /dsleksi/ My son cant read very well because he has dyslexia. dyslexie
enormous adj /nms/ His house is enormous and has six bedrooms. immense
exhausted adj /zstd/ I was exhausted after the race. puis(e)
exhaustion n /zstn/ I suffered from heat exhaustion. puisement
fantastic adj /fntstk/ Ive had a fantastic time here. merveilleux, merveilleuse
figures npl /fz/ He calculated figures in his head. chiffres
filthy adj /fli/ Johns kitchen is filthy. crasseux, crasseuse
freezing adj /friz/ The sea was freezing so we didnt swim. gel(e)
furious adj /fjris/ Maria is furious that you didnt invite her to your birthday party. en colre
gamble n /mbl/ Starting my own business was a bit of a gamble. pari
go on sale / n sel/ When will his new book go on sale? tre vendu(e)
hilarious adj /hleris/ The film was hilarious we laughed so much. hilarant(e)
humidity n /hjumdti/ The humidity here is 80 per cent in the summer. humidit
infested adj /nfestd/ The river is infested with crocodiles. infest(e)
inspire v /nspa(r)/ Ive been listening to power ballads to inspire me. inspirer
kayak v /kak/ Why did you agree to kayak down the Amazon? faire du cano-kayak
make money /mek mni/ I want to make money from my paintings. gagner de largent
millionaire n /mljne(r)/ Jeff became a millionaire, but lost most of his money. millionnaire
paddle n /pdl/ We used a wooden paddle to move the boat. pagaie
positive adj /pztv/ Did you have a positive experience when you went abroad? positif, positive
put aside phrv /pt sad/ Every week I put aside some money for a holiday. mettre de ct
recession n /rsen/ Our business lost a lot of money during the recession. rcession
risky adj /rski/ This is a very risky trip. risqu(e)
sponsor v /spns(r)/ She asked me to sponsor her for a charity programme. sponsoriser
starving adj /stv/ I was starving when I came home from school. affam(e)
suffer v /sf(r)/ I really suffer in hot weather. souffrir
target n /tt/ 100 km per day is my target. objectif
terrified adj /terfad/ Are there any animals that youre terrified of? terrifi(e)
tiny adj /tani/ My flat is really tiny with only two rooms. petit(e)

ache n /ek/ I have an ache in my right arm from playing tennis. tre douloureux, douloureuse
ashamed adj /emd/ He felt so ashamed that he couldnt read. honteux, honteuse
bandaged adj /bnddd/ He came to work with a bandaged head. band(e)
best-seller n /bestsel(r)/ His autobiography became a best-seller. best-seller
burst into tears /bst nt tz/ When I finished the race I burst into tears. clater en sanglots
charity n /trti/ My sister works for a charity and helps to raise money. organisation caritative
consumer society n /knsjum(r) ssati/ We live in a consumer society people want new things all the time. socit de consommation
cynical adj /snkl/ Im always very cynical about our government. cynique
door-to-door /d(r) t d(r)/ I went door-to-door trying to sell insurance. porte porte
drive someone mad /drav smwn md/ My parents drive me mad with their arguing! rendre quelquun fou, folle
employ v /mpl/ We employ a gardener who comes once a week. employer
fee n /fi/ My lawyer has an hourly fee of 150! honoraires
foot the bill /ft bl/ My children use the phone all the time but I foot the bill. payer la facture
ghost writer n /strat(r)/ She used a ghost writer to help her write her autobiography. ngre
good cause n /d kz/ I want to run a marathon and make money for a good cause. bonne cause
gorilla n /rl/ I saw a big gorilla at the zoo. gorille
instalment n /nstlmnt/ I paid back the first instalment on my loan. versement
instinctively adv /nstktvli/ He instinctively knew what people wanted. instinctivement
interest n /ntrest/ How much interest do you pay on your credit card? intrts
mechanic n /mknk/ I had to pay the mechanic 100 to repair my car. mcanicien(ne)
melted adj /meltd/ There was melted chocolate at the bottom of my bag. fondu(e)
presenter n /przent(r)/ I want to be a TV presenter when I grow up. prsentateur, prsentatrice
prize n /praz/ I won first prize in the competition. prix
proud adj /prad/ I was so proud of my son when he passed his exams. fier, fire
rough idea n /rf ad/ I usually have a rough idea about what I spend my money on. ide approximative
salesman n /selzmn/ My brother is a used car salesman. vendeur, vendeuse
scam n /skm/ That email saying we had won some money was a scam. arnaque
shopping spree n /p spri/ I always go on a shopping spree when I get my monthly salary. faire des folies dans les magasins
store n /st(r)/ He works in a grocery store. magasin
surface n /sfs/ I can see my reflection in the surface of the water. surface
tape n /tep/ My fingers are bandaged with white tape. bande
File 3
Vocabulary Banks
Transport
avoid v /vd/ Try to avoid the motorway because there is a huge traffic jam. viter
bus stop n /bs stp/ You can buy a ticket at the bus stop. arrt de bus
car crash n /k(r) kr/ I broke my leg in a car crash last month. accident de la route
carriage n /krd/ My seat is in carriage F. voiture
child seat n /tald sit/ You should buy a child seat for your car. sige enfant
coach n /kt/ We went on a coach to France. car
cross v /krs/ Whats the quickest way to cross a busy city? traverser
cycle lane n /sakl len/ Its safer to use a cycle lane when youre on your bike. piste cyclable
end up phrv /end p/ People end up multitasking, which can make them even more stressed. finir par devenir
get stuck phrv /et stk/ I always get stuck in traffic on my way to work. tre coinc(e)
go over phrv / v(r)/ Dont go over the speed limit. dpasser
lorry n /lri/ My brother drives a lorry. camion
motorway n /mtwe/ The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on the motorway in the UK. autoroute
parking fine n /pk fan/ I left my car on double yellow lines and I got a parking fine. contravention
pedestrian crossing n /pdestrin krs/ Children should always use a pedestrian crossing. passage pitons
petrol station n /petrl sten/ I stopped at a petrol station to fill up the car. station essence
platform n /pltfm/ The train leaves from this platform. quai
roadworks n /rdwks/ Roadworks are starting on this road next week so traffic will be bad. travaux sur la route
run out phrv /rn at/ What will we do if we run out of petrol? se retrouver sans, ne plus avoir
rush hour n /r a(r)/ The traffic is always bad in rush hour. heure de pointe
scooter n /skut(r)/ My daughter uses her scooter to get to work. scooter
seat belt n /sit belt/ You must wear a seat belt in cars in this country. ceinture de scurit
set off phrv /set f/ We set off early to avoid the traffic. partir
speed camera n /spid kmr/ Theres a speed camera over there so dont drive too fast. radar
speed limit n /spid lmt/ Whats the speed limit on this road? limitation de vitesse
taxi rank n /tksi rnk/ Theres a taxi rank outside the station. station de taxis
traffic jam n /trfk dm/ Sorry Im late there was a terrible traffic jam. embouteillages
traffic lights n /trfk lats/ Turn right after the traffic lights. feux tricolores
tram n /trm/ I go to work by tram. tramway, tram [Belgique]
Underground n /ndrand/ I use the London Underground every day. mtropolitain, mtro [Belgique]
van n /vn/ My uncle is a builder and he has his own van. camionnette
watch / look out! /wt at / lk at/ Look out!! Youre going to crash! Attention!
zebra crossing n /zebr krs/ Its safest to cross the road at the zebra crossing. passage pitons
Dependent prepositions
afraid of prep /fred v/ Im afraid of spiders. peur de
angry with prep /ri w/ Are you still angry with me? en colre contre
apologize to prep /pldaz t/ You should apologize to your sister for breaking her hairdryer. sexcuser auprs de
argue with prep /ju w/ I always argue with my parents about when I have to be home. se disputer avec
arrive at prep /rav t/ We arrive at Heathrow at 10.30 a.m. arriver
arrive in prep /rav n/ What time do you arrive in London? arriver
ask for prep /sk f/ I want to ask for some help with my homework. demander
belong to prep /bl t/ Who does this jacket belong to? appartenir
choose between prep /tuz btwin/ You have to choose between these two dresses. choisir entre
close to prep /kls t/ Im very close to my mum and we speak on the phone every day. proche de
depend on prep /dpend n/ I might go to university it will depend on my exam results. dpendre de
different from prep /dfrnt frm/ This house is very different from your last one. diffrent(e) de
dream about prep /drim bat/ Do you often dream about work? rver de
excited about prep /ksatd bat/ Are you excited about your holiday? enthousiaste pour
famous for prep /fems f/ Whats your hometown famous for? clbre pour
fed up with prep /fed p w/ Im fed up with tidying away your clothes all the time. en avoir marre de
fond of prep /fnd v/ Im fond of my niece shes so sweet. aimer beaucoup
frightened of prep /fratnd v/ Are you frightened of heights? avoir le vertige
good at prep /d t/ Im good at maths but Im useless at history. bon en
good for prep /d f/ Doing some exercise every day is good for you. bon pour
interested in prep /ntrstd n/ Im interested in history. intress(e) par
keen on prep /kin n/ Im keen on football so I watch it most weekends. passionn(e) de
kind to prep /kand t/ Please be kind to your little brother. gentil(le) avec
laugh at prep /lf t/ Dont laugh at me when Im talking. se moquer de
look forward to prep /lk fwd t/ I look forward to seeing you next week. avoir hte de
married to prep /mrid t/ How long have you been married to your wife? mari(e)
pay for prep /pe f/ How much did you pay for that car? payer
pleased about prep /plizd bat/ Are you pleased about the new tax system? satisfait(e) de
proud of prep /prad v/ Im really proud of my nephew as hes now a doctor. fier, fire de
remind me to prep /rmand mi t/ Can you remind me to call your grandma tomorrow? me rappeler
rude to prep /rud t/ Dont be rude to your father! malpoli(e) envers
scared of prep /sked v/ Im scared of the dark. avoir peur de
spend money on prep /spend mni n/ I like to spend money on good quality food. dpenser de largent pour
tired of prep /tad v/ Im tired of working I need to have a rest. fatigu(e) de
worried about prep /wrid bat/ Im worried about Jody she seems really depressed. sinquiter pour

according to prep /kd t/ According to the article, women are better at multitasking. selon
adventure n /dvent(r)/ I want an adventure so lets go travelling together. aventure
ahead of prep /hed v/ The car was ahead of the bike. devant
almost adv /lmst/ I can talk to my wife about almost anything. presque
choke v /tk/ Try not to choke on that apple. stouffer
claim v /klem/ They claim that women use more words than men. prtendre
confusing adj /knfjuz/ The map was confusing and we got lost. confus(e)
credible adj /kredbl/ I dont think this research is credible so I dont trust the findings. crdible
fit v /ft/ They want to fit me with a hearing aid. pourvoir quelquun de
generally adv /denrli/ Generally speaking, are women more talkative thanmen? en gnral
gossip n /sp/ Have you got any gossip to share? commrage
gossip v /sp/ She likes to gossip with her friends over coffee. bavarder
hardly adv /hdli/ We hardly ever go to the cinema any more. peine
in fact /n fkt/ We dont eat out much, in fact, we dont even have takeaways. en ralit
manual n /mnjul/ I need a training manual on how to bring up children. manuel
multitask v /mltitsk/ Do you think women can multitask better than men? faire plusieurs choses la fois
permit n /pmt/ Do you have a permit to park here? permis
race n /res/ I won the race. course
range v /rend/ There is a wide range of products to choose from. gamme
reach v /rit/ When do you think you will reach the station? atteindre
recorder n /rkd(r)/ They attached a recorder to them to monitor their conversations. enregistreur
reduce v /rdjus/ Laughing can reduce stress. rduire
route n /rut/ Which is the best route to the station? itinraire
rush v /r/ I was late so I had to rush to school. se dpcher
sceptical adj /skeptkl/ They are sceptical of the belief that women use more words than men. sceptique
slightly adv /slatli/ Men only use slightly fewer words than women. lgrement
stereotype n /steritap/ The stereotype of British people is that they always talk about the strotype
weather.
stereotype v /steritap/ They stereotype women as being better at looking after children. faire une gnralit
stick v /stk/ Men usually stick to one subject for longer when they chat. suivre
swap v /swp/ We like to get together and swap opinions. changer
talk about phrv /tk bat/ I like to talk about politics with my friends. parler de
tend v /tend/ Women tend to gossip more than men. avoir tendance
turn around phrv /tn rand/ You should turn around because youre going the wrong way. faire demi-tour
turn red /tn red/ When the lights turn red you have to stop. passer au rouge
whereas conj /werz/ Women talk about lots of subjects whereas men usually stick to one tandis que
subject for longer.
worse adj /ws/ You should leave now because the traffic is getting worse. empirer

check-in desk n /tek n desk/ Go straight to the check-in desk when you get to the airport. comptoir denregistrement
commando n /kmnd/ He was a commando in the British army. membre dun commando
do your hair /d j(r) he(r)/ How long does it take to do your hair? se coiffer
driving simulator n /drav smjulet(r)/ A British car magazine tested drivers in a driving simulator. simulateur de conduite
illegal adj /lil/ Have you ever done something illegal? illgal(e)
mile n /mal/ How long does it take you to walk one mile? mile
military precision n /mltri prsn/ Getting him ready for school requires military precision. prcision toute militaire
mobile n /mbal/ I left my mobile on the bus! tlphone portable, GSM [Belgique]
motorboat n /mtbt/ My brother bought a motorboat last weekend. canot moteur
nickname n /nknem/ Did you have a nickname when you were at school? surnom
overground train n /vrand tren/ You should take the overground train from Waterloo. train de banlieue
penalty n /penlti/ Their best player missed the penalty. penalty
public transport n /pblk trnspt/ I never use public transport because I love driving. transports en commun
publish v /pbl/ Will they publish your article in the magazine next month? publier
put make-up on /pt mek p n/ She needs 20 minutes to put make-up on in the mornings. se maquiller
ring road n /r rd/ You have to drive round the ring road to get to that part of town. priphrique
rucksack n /rksk/ I put my lunch box into my rucksack. sac dos
satnav n /stnv/ I use my satnav when I go on long journeys. GPS
series n /sriz/ Top Gear is a very popular TV series. srie
silence is golden /salns az ldn/ I like to spend time in quiet places silence is golden. le silence est dor
sleeping tablet n /slip tblt/ I took a sleeping tablet to help me sleep last night. somnifre
stay-at-home dad n /ste t hm dd/ Im a stay-at-home dad and my wife goes out to work. pre au foyer
the Tube n / tjub/ I hate travelling on the Tube. le mtro
trivial adj /trvil/ My daughter talks about trivial things like clothes and make-up. futile
valuable adj /vljubl/ My time is valuable so I dont like to waste it. prcieux, prcieuse
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amazed adj /mezd/ I was amazed by our sons exam results. stupfait(e)
amazing adj /mez/ The view from our hotel room is amazing. extraordinaire
basic phrase n /besk frez/ Try to learn some basic phrases before you travel to another country. phrase de base
bored adj /bd/ Im bored lets do something. sennuyer
boring adj /br/ This film is really boring. ennuyeux, ennuyeuse
busy adj /bzi/ Im afraid the line is busy at the moment. occup(e)
consequence n /knskwns/ What was the consequence of you refusing to help your dad? consquence
depressed adj /dprest/ She was feeling depressed so she went to her doctor. dprim(e)
depressing adj /dpres/ I find winter depressing. dprimant(e)
dial v /dal/ Can you dial the number for me? composer
disappointed adj /dspntd/ My parents were disappointed with my exam results. du(e)
disappointing adj /dspnt/ My exam results were a bit disappointing. dcevant(e)
embarrassed adj /mbrst/ I was embarrassed when I fell over in the town centre. gn(e)
embarrassing adj /mbrs/ It was embarrassing when my dad danced at my party. gnant(e)
engaged adj /nedd/ I tried to call you but the line was engaged. occup(e)
etiquette n /etkt/ Do you know about mobile phone etiquette? rgles de biensance
evidence n /evdns/ If at first you dont succeed, destroy all the evidence that you tried. preuve
excited adj /ksatd/ I was excited on the first day of the course. excit
exciting adj /ksat/ The action film was really exciting. excitant(e)
fabulous adj /fbjls/ She looks fabulous in that dress! sensationnel(le)
fluently adv /fluntli/ I can speak Italian fluently. couramment
frightened adj /fratnd/ I was frightened when I heard that knocking noise late at night. effray(e)
frightening adj /fratn/ Its frightening to walk through the woods at night. effrayant(e)
frustrated adj /frstretd/ Im frustrated by our new camera. frustr(e)
frustrating adj /frstret/ Using this website is frustrating. frustrant
hang up phrv /h p/ Dont hang up until youve heard what I want to say. raccrocher
instant messaging n /nstnt mesd/ I use instant messaging to chat to my friends. messagerie instantane
language barrier n /lwd bri(r)/ In China, my biggest problem was the language barrier. barrire de la langue
leave a message /liv mesd/ Please leave a message after the beep. laisser un message
link n /lk/ I have a strong personal link to Greece because of my mother. lien
manners npl /mnz/ Saying please and thank you shows that you have good manners. manires
more exceptions than rules /m(r) ksepnz n rulz/ There seem to be more exceptions than rules in Russian grammar. plus dexceptions que de rgles
multilingual adj /mltilwl/ Hes multilingual he speaks eight languages. multilingue
quiet zone n /kwat zn/ This is a quiet zone so please turn off your mobile. espace silence
scene n /sin/ I love the car chase scene in the latest James Bond film. scne
screen saver n /skrin sev/ I have a picture of my children as my screen saver. conomiseur dcran
silent mode n /salnt md/ I switched my phone to silent mode during the meeting. mode silencieux
skill n /skl/ She has a skill for languages. dou(e)
tired adj /tad/ Im tired so Im going to bed. fatigu(e)
tiring adj /tar/ Swimming in the sea is tiring. fatigant
vibrate mode n /vabret md/ Your phone should be switched to vibrate mode at the cinema. mode vibreur
voicemail n /vsmel/ Leave a message on my voicemail. messagerie vocale
accompany v /kmpni/ Can I accompany you to the bus stop? accompagner
Afrikaans n /frkns/ He lives in South Africa and speaks Afrikaans. afrikaans
app n /p/ Have you seen the latest app for counting calories? application
appropriate adj /prprit/ Do you think your behaviour is appropriate? appropri(e)
calm adj /km/ You seem very calm about your driving test. calme
Catalan n /ktln/ They speak Catalan and Spanish in Barcelona. catalan
criticize v /krtsaz/ You should never criticize her cooking. critiquer
declare v /dkle(r)/ You should not declare what you will and will not eat. dclarer
deserve v /dzv/ People with you deserve more attention than those on the phone. mriter
doubt v /dat/ I doubt that hell get good exam results because he is really lazy. douter
excursion n /kskn/ We went on a diving excursion the next day. sortie
face-to-face adj /fes t fes/ I want to speak to you about this face-to-face, not on the phone. de vive voix
finals npl /fanlz/ Im studying hard for my finals at the moment. examens de fin dtudes
generate v /denret/ I didnt think the competition would generate much attention. susciter
Greek adj /rik/ I had to learn the Greek alphabet. grec(que)
hands-free adj /hndz fri/ I bought a hands-free set so I can use my phone in the car. mains-libres
Hebrew n /hibru/ I learnt some Hebrew when I was young, hbreu
helping n /help/ She gave me an enormous helping of lasagne. portion
instantly adv /nstntli/ If you learn some basic phrases it instantly shows that you respect the immdiatement
culture and language.
insulting v /nslt/ The player was sent off for insulting the referee. offensant(e)
intimate adj /ntmt/ They had an intimate conversation in a quiet place. intime
invisible adj /nvzbl/ Sometimes I wish I could become invisible. invisible
island n /alnd/ He grew up on a small island off the coast of Scotland. le
knowledge n /nld/ I dont have much knowledge of science, Im afraid. connaissances
media attention n /midi tenn/ The celebrity story received a lot of media attention. attention des mdias
megaphone n /mefn/ Use the megaphone so that everyone can hear you. mgaphone
nasty adj /nsti/ Heidi received a nasty email from Carolyn. horrible
Oriental adj /rientl/ Oriental languages are hard for Europeans to learn. oriental(e)
ought v /t/ John just called so you ought to call him back. devrais/devriez
permission n /pm()n/ Dont post photos of friends without asking their permission. permission
reception n /rsepn/ The reception is really poor and I cant hear what youre saying. ligne
robot n /rbt/ I was dancing like a robot! robot
Roman adj /rmn/ Its easier for me to learn a language with Roman letters. romain(e)
scuba dive v /skub dav/ I want to learn to scuba dive when we go to Spain. faire de la plonge sous-marine
see sense /si sens/ I hope she will see sense and find a better boyfriend. entendre raison
skydiving n /skadav/ I went skydiving when I was in New Zealand. sauter en parachute
snorkelling n /snkl/ I love snorkelling and looking at the fish. faire de la plonge avec tuba
stepmother n /stepm(r)/ My father married his girlfriend so I now have a stepmother. belle-mre
tactless adj /tktls/ It was tactless to say you didnt like his new shirt. dplac(e)
theory n /ri/ You need to study the theory to pass the test. thorie
tip n /tp/ My mum gave me a good tip on how to make a delicious pasta sauce. conseil
tune n /tjun/ I still try to dance when I hear a salsa tune. air
whole adj /hl/ Have you finished the whole cake already? tout le/toute la
You dont have to shout /ju dnt hf t at/ You dont have to shout I can hear you. Inutile de crier
You have to keep your phone on /ju hf t kip j(r) fn n/ You have to keep your phone on so that I can contact you. Tu/vous dois/devez garder ton/votre
tlphone allum
You must not use your phone /ju mst nt jus j(r) fn/ You must not use your phone in the library. Lutilisation du tlphone portable est
interdite
If you must take a call /f ju mst tek kl/ If you must take a call in the car, use a hands-free set. Si tu/vous dois/devez rpondre un
appel
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Vocabulary Banks
Sport
arena n /rin/ The horse racing competition took place in the arena. arne
beat v /bit/ Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0. battre
captain n /kptn/ Which player is the captain of your team? capitaine
circuit n /skt/ There is a Formula 1 circuit in Bahrain. circuit
coach n /kt/ My dad is a tennis coach. entraneur
course n /ks/ We went round the 18-hole golf course together. parcours
court n /kt/ Theres a tennis court in our local park. court
crowd n /krad/ There was a huge crowd waiting to get into the stadium. foule
draw v /dr/ We dont want to draw we want to win the match. faire match nul
eliminate v /lmnet/ We will eliminate their team from the competition. liminer
fan n /fn/ Im a Manchester United fan. supporter, supportrice
get fit /et ft/ I want to lose weight and get fit before my wedding. retrouver la forme
get injured /et ndd/ Try not to get injured in the football match. se blesser
gym n /dm/ I go to the gym every morning for 45 minutes. gymnase
knock out phrv /nkat/ Do you think we can knock out their team from the competition? liminer
lose v /luz/ They accept money to lose matches. perdre
pitch n /pt/ The football pitch was very muddy. terrain
player n /ple(r)/ Who is the best player in your team? joueur, joueuse
pool n /pul/ I dived into the pool. piscine
referee n /refri/ The referee blew his whistle. arbitre
send off phrv /send f/ I think the referee should send off that player. expulser
slope n /slp/ We went really fast down the ski slope. piste
spectator n /spektet(r)/ I was a spectator at the Wimbledon final this year. spectateur, spectatrice
sports hall n /spts hl/ You can play basketball in the sports hall. salle omnisports
stadium n /stedim/ They built a new stadium for Arsenal a few years ago. stade
tai-chi n /t ti/ I do tai-chi to help me relax. tai chi
team n /tim/ There are 11 players in a football team. quipe
track n /trk/ I ran twice around the race track. circuit, champ de course
train v /tren/ How many hours do you train for every day? sentraner
umpire n /mpa(r)/ The umpire at the cricket match sent one of the players off the field. arbitre
warm up phrv /wm p/ Its important to warm up before you do exercise. schauffer
win v /wn/ I really want to win this competition. gagner, remporter
work out phrv /wkat/ I like to work out at the gym three times a week. sentraner
yoga n /j/ I teach Ashtanga yoga on Monday evenings. yoga
Relationships
be together /bi te(r)/ I want us to be together forever. tre ensemble
become friends /bkm frendz/ When did you first become friends? devenir ami(e)s
break up phrv /brek p/ I find it hard to break up with someone. rompre
classmate n /klsmet/ Hes a classmate of mine we take maths together. camarade de classe
close friend n /kls frend/ Nina is a close friend of mine. ami(e) proche
colleague n /kli/ James is a work colleague. collgue
couple n /kpl/ How long have you and Wendy been a couple? couple
dump v /dmp/ Im going to dump my boyfriend this evening. plaquer
ex n /eks/ I had a text message from my ex yesterday. ex
fall out with /fl at w/ I have a good relationship with my sister I never fall out with her. se brouiller avec
fancy v /fnsi/ Do you fancy anyone in your drama class? senticher de
fianc(e) n /finse/ This is my fiance, Heather. fianc(e)
flatmate n /fltmet/ Kevin is my flatmate. colocataire
get in touch /et n tt/ Please get in touch when you are next in town. contacter
get married /et mrid/ Id like to get married before Im 30. se marier
get on phrv /et n/ Do you get on with your parents or do they annoy you? sentendre
get to know /et t n/ I want to get to know you. apprendre connatre
go out together / at te(r)/ How long did you and Nick go out together? sortir ensemble
have a crush on /hv kr n/ I have a crush on my sisters best friend. avoir le bguin pour
have something in common /hv sm n kmn/ You need to have something in common with your partner. avoir quelque chose en commun
lose touch /luz tt/ Dont lose touch lets exchange numbers before you move. perdre le contact
mate n /met/ Nicolas not my girlfriend shes just a mate. copain, copine
meet v /mit/ I find it quite difficult to meet new people. rencontrer
partner n /ptn(r)/ I live in a small house with my partner. poux, pouse
propose v /prpz/ I want to propose to my girlfriend tonight. demander en mariage
romantic adj /rmntk/ I took her out for a romantic meal. romantique
split up phrv /splt p/ When did you split up with Marco? se sparer

audition n /dn/ The actress was driving to an audition. audition
award v /wd/ They will award the title to the winner of the race. dcerner
barrier n /bri(r)/ He raised the barrier to let her pass. barrire
candle n /kndl/ She lit the candle in her bedroom. bougie
commuter n /kmjut(r)/ She was a frequent commuter from London to New York. navetteur, navetteuse
cute adj /kjut/ She thought he was really cute. mignon(ne)
exceptionally adv /ksepnli/ Usain Bolt can run exceptionally fast. extrmement
exchange a few words /kstend fju wdz/ They always exchange a few words when they see each other. changer quelques mots
fate n /fet/ I knew it was fate that we didnt win the game. destin
find the courage /fand krd/ You need to find the courage to give him your phone number. trouver le courage
lane n /len/ The motorway lane that I wanted to drive in was closed. voie
likely adj /lakli/ Is it likely that you will pass your exams? probable
lucky charm n /lki tm/ This necklace is my lucky charm. porte-bonheur
opera n /pr/ We went to see an Italian opera last night. opra
operator n /pret(r)/ He was a tollbooth operator. guichetier
ritual n /rtul/ He has a special ritual that he does before every match. rituel
run v /rn/ I want to run a company when I grow up. diriger
shift n /ft/ Im working the day shift at the moment. quipe
shoelaces npl /ulesz/ Did you tie your shoelaces properly? lacets
short cut n /t kt/ If you take the short cut you will get there early. raccourci
superstition n /supstn/ The superstition is that seeing a black cat brings good luck. superstition
superstitious adj /supsts/ Im really superstitious so I hate the number 13. superstitieux, superstitieuse
sweat v /swet/ I always sweat a lot when I play tennis. transpirer
their eyes met /e(r) az met/ Their eyes met across a crowded room. leurs regards se sont croiss
thruway n /ruwe/ She came off the thruway and stopped at the tollbooth. autoroute
title n /tatl/ They took his title away and awarded it to the real winner. titre
tollbooth n /tlbu/ You have to pay money to cross the bridge via the tollbooth. cabine de page
traffic cone n /trfk kn/ He put a traffic cone in front of his lane. cne de scurit
turn out phrv /tnat/ Dont worry everything will turn out okay. se trouver que
winner n /wn(r)/ Who was the winner? gagnant(e)

anecdote n /nkdt/ He told us a really funny anecdote at the party. anecdote
celebrity n /slebrti/ Have you ever met a celebrity? clbrit
cheat v /tit/ Why did you cheat in your exams? tricher
extra time n /ekstr tam/ There were no goals so the match went to extra time. prolongations
forum n /frm/ I like to post my comments on a web forum. forum
Im going to tell you about a /am t tel ju bat Im going to tell you about a time when I was in trouble. Je vais te raconter une fois o
timewhen tam wen/
probable adj /prbbl/ Its probable that the economy wont grow in the next few months. probable
protest v /prtest/ You shouldnt protest against the referees decision. protester
quarter-finals npl /kwt fanlz/ We got through to the quarter-finals of the competition. quart de finale
recover v /rkv(r)/ How long did it take you to recover from the accident? se remettre
This happened a few years ago /s hpnd fju jz / This happened a few years ago I was walking my dog when I heard Cela sest pass il y a quelques annes
a gun shot.
trophy n /trfi/ I really hope my team wins a trophy this year. trophe
unpopular adj /nppjl(r)/ Football referees are unpopular in my country. impopulaire
wax n /wks/ This candle is made of wax. cire
well-paid adj /wel ped/ Professional footballers are extremely well-paid. bien pay(e)
When I was younger /wen a wz j(r)/ When I was younger I went to swimming lessons every Saturday. Quand jtais plus jeune
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Vocabulary Banks
Cinema
action film n /kn flm/ Have you seen that new action film starring Tom Cruise? film daction
actor n /kt(r)/ I want to be an actor so Im studying drama. acteur
actress n /ktrs/ Angelina Jolie is a famous actress. actrice
adaptation n /dpten/ I loved the recent adaptation of Jane Eyre. adaptation
animation n /nmen/ My children love the animation Peppa Pig. dessins-anim
audience n /dins/ There werent many people in the audience. public
based on /best n/ The film is based on a popular novel by Kathryn Stockett. daprs
be on /bi n/ When will the new series of Downton Abbey be on? diffuser
cast n /kst/ The film has a very small cast of only five actors. casting
comedy n /kmdi/ We saw a great comedy starring Ben Stiller last week. comdie
direct v /drekt/ Hes an actor but now he wants to direct a film. raliser
drama n /drm/ I watched an excellent drama that was set in France. fiction
dub v /db/ They usually dub American movies into German. doubler
extra n /ekstr/ I was an extra in the recent film about Robin Hood. figurant(e)
film n /flm/ Whats your favourite film? film
film on location /flm n lken/ We want to film on location in India. filmer sur place
funny adj /fni/ That new comedy with Ricky Gervais is really funny. amusant(e)
historical film n /hstrkl flm/ It was a historical film about the American Civil War. film historique
horror film n /hr(r) flm/ She was in a horror film about vampires. film dhorreur
movie n /muvi/ They use the word movie, not film, in America. film
moving adj /muv/ That film about the First World War was moving. mouvant(e)
musical n /mjuzkl/ We saw the musical Mamma Mia! in London. comdie musicale
play the part of /ple pt v/ I want to play the part of Juliet in the new film of Romeo and Juliet. jouer le rle de
plot n /plt/ The plot of the film was very complicated. intrigue
review n /rvju/ The film got a really bad review in the papers. critique
rom-com n /rm km/ I dont like action films. I prefer watching rom-coms. comdie romantique
scary adj /skeri/ I thought that alien film was really scary. effrayant(e)
science fiction film n /sans fkn flm/ He loves that science fiction film about aliens coming to earth. film de science-fiction
script n /skrpt/ The script was written by an experienced writer. scnario
sequel n /sikwl/ Will there be a sequel to this film? suite
set v /set/ They set the film in the Italian Alps. situer
shoot on location /ut n lken/ Theyre going to shoot on location in Mexico. tourner sur place
soundtrack n /sandtrk/ I love the soundtrack to this film and I want to buy the CD. bande-son
special effects npl /spel fekts/ They spent millions on the special effects in this dinosaur film. effets spciaux
star n /st(r)/ Keira Knightley is the star of the film. vedette
studio n /stjudi/ It was filmed in a studio in Hollywood. studio
subtitles npl /sbtatlz/ Its a French film so it has English subtitles. sous-titres
thriller n /rl(r)/ He starred in a thriller about a political scandal in America. thriller
translation n /trnzlen/ The translation of the film from English to Russian took three months. traduction
violent adj /valnt/ Children shouldnt see violent films. violent(e)
war film n /w(r) flm/ We saw a war film set during the Vietnam war. film de guerre
western n /westn/ That actor was in a western recently and he was one of the good guys. western
The body
arms npl /mz/ He has really strong arms. bras
back n /bk/ I hurt my back in a horseriding accident. dos
bite v /bat/ Did that dog just bite you? mordre
clap v /klp/ Clap your hands! taper
ears npl /z/ My dog has really big ears. oreilles
eyes npl /az/ She has beautiful blue eyes. yeux
face n /fes/ She has such a pretty face. visage
feet npl /fit/ What size are your feet? pieds
fingers npl /fz/ You have lovely long fingers. doigts
foot n /ft/ I broke my foot playing football. pied
hair n /he(r)/ I have long brown hair. cheveux
hands npl /hndz/ Are your hands clean? mains
head n /hed/ I had a big head when I was a baby. tte
kick v /kk/ Kick the ball as far as you can. frapper
knees npl /niz/ I get a lot of pain in my knees when I walk. genoux
legs npl /lez/ That girl has really long legs. jambes
lips npl /lps/ He has really thin lips. lvres
mouth n /ma/ Keep your mouth closed when youre eating. bouche
neck n /nek/ My neck hurts when I work on the computer for too long. cou
nod v /nd/ Nod your head if you want to say yes. faire un signe
nose n /nz/ I have a large nose just like my mother. nez
point v /pnt/ Can you point at the person who stole your money? dsigner
shoulders npl /ldz/ My shoulders hurt from carrying that heavy bag. paules
smell v /smel/ I can smell garlic. sentir
smile v /smal/ Shell smile at you if you smile at her. sourire
stare v /ste(r)/ Dont stare at people its rude. regarder fixement
stomach n /stmk/ My stomach hurts because I ate too much. estomac
taste v /test/ Taste this cake its delicious. goter
teeth npl /ti/ I brush my teeth twice a day. dents
throw v /r/ Throw the ball back to Jason. lancer
toes npl /tz/ Can you fit your toes into those pointy shoes? orteils
tongue n /t/ How far can you stick your tongue out? langue
tooth n /tu/ I broke a tooth on a hard bread roll. dent
touch v /tt/ If you touch the screen it will open the website. toucher
whistle v /wsl/ I like to whistle a tune while I do the gardening. siffler

a different side of yourself / dfrnt sad v jself/ Show your colleagues a different side of yourself outside of work. une autre facette de ma personnalit
academic adj /kdemk/ He works in an academic setting. universitaire
alley n /li/ In films, New York is full of secret alleys. ruelle
architect n /ktekt/ The building was designed by a famous German architect. architecte
aristocratic adj /rstkrtk/ She comes from a wealthy aristocratic family. aristocratique
belief n /blif/ I have a strong belief that we should look after elderly parents. conviction
capacity n /kpsti/ I only use social media in a professional capacity. titre
consultant n /knsltnt/ I work as a business consultant. consultant(e)
dress up phrv /dres p/ I like to dress up when we go out for meals. shabiller
dye v /da/ I want to dye my hair blond. teindre en
dyed adj /dad/ She has dyed red hair. teint en
essential n /senl/ Its essential to have a good diet if you want to be fit and healthy. essentiel(le)
exhibition n /eksbn/ I want to go to the art exhibition in the town centre. exposition
functional adj /fknl/ I wear functional clothes, not fashionable clothes. fonctionnel(le)
grow up v /r p/ I dont want to grow up so I still live with my parents. grandir
homeless adj /hmls/ I gave some money to the homeless man at the train station. sans-abri
identify v /adentfa/ I identify more with my work role than with my private life. sidentifier
inhabit v /nhbt/ What kind of people inhabit this land? habiter
institution n /nsttjun/ This is a well-known academic institution. institution
intellectual adj /ntlektul/ My aunt is very intellectual she knows so much. intellectuel(le)
judge v /dd/ Its wrong to judge people by their appearance. juger
mainly for business or career /menli f(r) bzns (r) I use social networking sites mainly for business or career purposes. principalement des fins
purposes kr(r) ppsz/ commerciales ou professionnelles
nostalgic adj /nstldk/ You are nostalgic for your childhood. nostalgique
nurse n /ns/ My aunt is a nurse and works in a hospital in London. infirmire
photograph v /ftrf/ I would like to photograph this wonderful building. photographier
respectable adj /rspektbl/ The area is a home for respectable businesses as well as gangsters. respectable
response n /rspns/ What kind of response did you get to your email? rponse
servant n /svnt/ My great-grandmother was a servant at Buckingham Palace. domestique
setting n /set/ The castle was used as a setting for several films. lieux de tournage
spectacular adj /spektkjl(r)/ The building has a spectacular tower. spectaculaire
take yourself too seriously /tek jself tu trisli/ You take yourself too seriously you should relax a bit. se prendre trop au srieux
transform v /trnsfm/ They want to transform this area into a shopping centre. transformer
webcam n /webkm/ I use a webcam to communicate with my friends in New Zealand. webcam
welcome v /welkm/ We will welcome you here whenever you want to visit. accueillir
well-known person n /wel nn psn/ Hes a very well-known person hes on the radio. personne trs connue
wounded adj /wundd/ This was a hospital for wounded soldiers. bless(e)
young and carefree /j nd kefri/ When I was a student I was young and carefree. jeune et insouciant(e)
your other half /j(r) (r) hf/ Where did you first meet your other half? ta moiti

caricature n /krkt(r)/ The artist drew a caricature of me. caricature
class n /kls/ My parents are from the working class. classe
dominant adj /dmnnt/ That lion looks really aggressive and dominant. dominant(e)
escapist n /skepst/ Im a bit of an escapist and like to travel regularly. personne qui fuit la ralit
gangster n /st(r)/ My uncle was a gangster in the mafia. gangster
go viral / varl/ Do you think this video clip will go viral? faire le buzz
ID card n /adi kd/ Do you have to carry an ID card in your country? carte didentit
identifiable adj /adentfabl/ Are you easily identifiable from your passport photo? identifiable
interpreter n /ntprt(r)/ They used an interpreter to translate Russian into English. interprte
metropolis n /mtrpls/ New York City is a giant metropolis. mtropole
pen-name n /pen nem/ The Bront sisters all used a pen-name to hide that they were women. pseudonyme
persist v /psst/ Our brains persist in using stereotypes. persister
prehistoric adj /prihstrk/ I cant imgine what it was like to live in prehistoric times. prhistorique
rigid adj /rdd/ I dont have any rigid plans for the weekend. dfinitif, dfinitive
Scandinavian adj /skndnevin/ Have you ever been to a Scandinavian country? scandinave
socio-economic adj /ssi eknmk/ Her socio-ecomomic level was clear from her appearance. socio-conomique
tomb n /tum/ They discovered the tomb of a young pharaoh. tombeau
underdog n /ndd/ I always like to support the underdog in any competition. perdant(e)
visual projection n /vul prdekn/ My photos on Facebook are a visual projection of my life. projection visuelle
vitally adv /vatli/ Judging people by their appearance was vitally important in the past. extrmement
worldly adj /wldli/ She doesnt have much worldly experience. du monde
File 7
Vocabulary Banks
Education
behave v /bhev/ Lots of children in this class behave badly. se comporter
boarding adj /bd/ My parents sent me away to boarding school when I was 13. pension
bring up phrv /br p/ I want to bring up my children in the countryside, not in the city. lever
college n /kld/ I went to art college when I left school. facult
compulsory adj /kmplsri/ Maths is a compulsory subject everyone has to do it. obligatoire
educate v /eduket/ I want to educate my children at home so I wont send them to school. duquer
elementary adj /elmentri/ Primary school is called elementary school in America. lmentaire, primaire [Belgique]
expel v /kspel/ If you cheat in your exams the head teacher will expel you. renvoyer
fail v /fel/ Why did you fail your chemistry exam? chouer
grades npl /redz/ I want to study medicine, so I need good grades in science and maths. notes
graduate v /rduet/ When did you graduate from university? terminer ses tudes
head teacher n /hedtit(r)/ Whats the name of the head teacher at your school? professeur principal
high school n /ha/ Hes a teacher at a high school in New York City. lyce, secondaires suprieures
[Belgique]
junior high school n /duni(r) ha skul/ I went to the same junior high school as my neighbour. collge, gymnase [Suisse], secondaires
infrieures [Belgique]
kindergarten n /kndtn/ I went to kindergarten when I was three years old. crche, cole maternelle [Belgique]
learn v /ln/ I want to learn Russian. apprendre
middle school n /mdl skul/ I went to middle school between the ages of nine and thirteen. collge, secondaires [Belgique]
nun n /nn/ I went to a Catholic school and my maths teacher was a nun. bonne sur
nursery n /nsri/ Before they go to school, children can go to nursery. crche
pass v /ps/ I really want to pass my maths exam this semester. russir
priest n /prist/ The church priest visits our school once a week to talk to the students. cur
primary adj /pramri/ Children in the UK start primary school when they are four or five. primaire
private adj /pravt/ Her parents paid for her to go to a private school. prive
punish v /pn/ Many teachers punish students with extra homework. punir
pupils npl /pjuplz/ How many pupils are there in your school? lves
religious adj /rlds/ I went to a religious school it was Catholic. religieux, religieuse
results npl /rzlts/ Students in this school usually get really good exam results. rsultats
revise v /rvaz/ How many hours did you revise for the biology exam? rviser
secondary adj /sekndri/ I started secondary school when I was 11. collge, secondaires [Belgique]
semester n /smest(r)/ The autumn semester starts on the first day of October. semestre
state adj /stet/ What are the state schools like in your country? publiques
study v /stdi/ What subject will you study at university? tudier
term n /tm/ A school term usually lasts about 12 weeks. trimestre
twelfth grade n /twelf red/ My older sister is in twelfth grade this year. Terminale, rhtorique [Belgique]
Houses
balcony n /blkni/ Theres a great view from our balcony. balcon
basement n /besmnt/ Many houses in Canada have a basement. sous-sol
ceiling n /sil/ We painted the ceiling white. plafond
chimney n /tmni/ We need to clean the chimney before we light the fire. chemine
city n /sti/ I want to live in a big city like Paris or London. ville
cosy adj /kzi/ Our living room is small, but its really cosy. confortable
country n /kntri/ I live in a small cottage in the country. campagne
east coast n /ist kst/ I live in Aldeburgh, a small town on the east coast. cte Est
entrance n /entrns/ The entrance to the building is round the back. entre
fireplace n /faples/ We have a beautiful Victorian fireplace in our living room. chemine
gate n /et/ We painted the gate to our garden dark green. porte
ground floor n /rand fl(r)/ I dont want to live on the ground floor I dont think its safe. rez-de-chausse
light adj /lat/ We have big windows so our living room is really light. lumineux, lumineuse
made of stone /med v stn/ Our house is made of stone. en pierre
modern adj /mdn/ We have an expensive modern kitchen. moderne
open fire n /pn fa(r)/ I love sitting by the open fire in winter time. feu de chemine
outskirts npl /atskts/ I live on the outskirts of Birmingham. priphrie
path n /p/ A path leads through our garden to the back door of our house. alle
patio n /pti/ We have chairs, a table, and a barbecue on our patio. patio
roof n /ruf/ Ill need a ladder to get that football off the roof. toit
second floor n /seknd fl(r)/ We live on the second floor of that apartment block. deuxime tage
spacious adj /spes/ Our kitchen is really spacious so we put a dining table in it. spacieux, spacieuse
steps npl /steps/ You have to go down three steps to get into our garden. marches
suburbs npl /sbbz/ When we had children we moved from the city centre to the suburbs. banlieue
terrace n /ters/ We have a terrace where you can sit outside and sunbathe. terrasse
top floor n /tp fl(r)/ We live on the top floor of that building and we have great views. dernier tage
town n /tan/ I was born in a town called Shrewsbury. petite ville
village n /vld/ I grew up in a village in Wales. village
wall n /wl/ There is a wall between our garden and our neighbours garden. mur
wooden floors npl /wdn flz/ We have wooden floors in our dining room and it looks great. parquet

accomplished adj /kmplt/ Hes an accomplished piano player. trs talentueux, talentueuse
adore v /d(r)/ I adore flowers, especially roses. adorer
bookcase n /bkkes/ How many books are in that bookcase? bibliothque
competition n /kmptn/ I won 500 in a competition! concours
compose v /kmpz/ You can play well but can you compose your own music? composer
co-operate v /kpret/ When she was 13, she refused to co-operate with her parents. cooprer
determined adj /bi dtmnd/ She was determined that her daughters would be successful. dtermin(e)
excel v /ksel/ Im jealous of Paul I wish I could excel in everything I do, like him. exceller
expect v /kspekt/ We expect you to be number one in your class for maths. attendre de
extraordinary adj /kstrdnri/ The school is extraordinary it has such talented students. extraordinaire
fault n /flt/ My dad drives me mad but it isnt really his fault. faute
forbidden adj /fbdn/ Playing with friends and watching TV was forbidden by her parents. interdit
hang v /h/ Can you hang this picture of my parents on the wall for me? accrocher
hug n /h/ My mum gave me a hug after the concert. treinte
immigrant n /mrnt/ Her mother is a Bangladeshi immigrant. immigrant(e)
marks npl /mks/ She got top marks in her piano exam. notes
mixed adj /mkst/ Is your school a mixed school with both boys and girls? mixte
motivated adj /mtvetd/ My son motivated himself to succeed in music. se motiver
mystery n /mstri/ Teenagers are a mystery to me I dont understand them. mystre
optional adj /pnl/ Music is an optional subject at my school. en option
orchestra n /kstr/ I play the violin in the school orchestra. orchestre
outstanding adj /atstnd/ They were outstanding pupils who did really well. remarquable
overlook v /vlk/ Does your balcony overlook the river? surplomber
perform v /pfm/ Would you like to perform in front of 500 people? jouer
plain adj /plen/ He used a plain old table in his kitchen. simple
property n /prpti/ The house will become my property when my brother dies. proprit
punishment n /pnmnt/ What kind of punishment will a teacher give you for being late? punition
push v /p/ Be careful not to push your children too hard. pousser
remain v /rmen/ Do you think this garden will remain beautiful if we move out? rester
resent v /rzent/ The girls did not seem to resent their mother. en vouloir
strict adj /strkt/ My parents wont let me do anything theyre really strict! strict(e)
tower n /ta(r)/ There is a large tower on the village church. tour
turn the house into /tn has nt/ They decided to turn the house into a hotel. transformer la maison en
unpainted adj /npentd/ Our dining table is unpainted. non peint(e)

as soon as conj /z sun z/ As soon as Rachel gets a job shell move out. ds que
choirmaster n /kwamst(r)/ My uncle is the choirmaster at his local church. chef de chur
controversy n /kntrvsi/ It was a book that caused great controversy among its readers. controverse
cord n /kd/ We fixed the picture to the wall with a cord. cordon
eco-friendly adj /ik frendli/ We went on an eco-friendly holiday in Greece. respectueux, respectueuse de
lenvironnement
genius n /dinis/ Our neighbours daughter is a maths genius. gnie
hi-tech adj /ha tek/ They have a really hi-tech TV. high-tech
Id get on with them even /ad et n w m ivn Id get on with my parents even better if I didnt live at home. Je mentendrais encore mieux avec
betterif bet(r) f/ euxsi
If I came back very late /f a kem bk veri let/ If I came back very late after a night out, I would find my parents still Si je rentrais trs tard dune soire
awake and waiting for me.
If I could afford it /f a kd fd it/ If I could afford it, I wouldnt move out because I like it here. Si je pouvais me le permettre
If I had the money /f a d mni/ If I had the money, I would move out and rent my own little flat. Si javais de largent
If I lived on my own /f a lvd n ma n/ If I lived on my own, Id have to pay rent to my landlord. Si je vivais seul(e)
If it was my place /f t wz ma ples/ If it was my place, Id be happy to do the cleaning, but its not. Sil sagissait de mon logement
mission n /mn/ Our mission is to make this school more successful. mission
parenting n /pernt/ There is no correct way of parenting, you just have to do your best. ducation
prestigious adj /prestds/ Hes the leader of a prestigious choir group. prestigieux, prestigieuse
prodigy n /prddi/ They think our son is some kind of prodigy. prodige
pushy adj /pi/ A lot of pushy parents put pressure on their kids to get good results. exigeant(e)
rap n /rp/ Have you ever been to a rap concert? rap
relativity n /reltvti/ Who developed the theory of relativity? relativit
single-sex adj /sl seks/ This is a single-sex school there are only boys here. non mixte
take up phrv /tek p/ Id like to take up Spanish so that I can go to Argentina for a holiday. se remettre
unless conj /nles/ I wont get a place at the university unless I get three As in my exams. moins que
until conj /ntl/ I dont want to plan any celebrations until I know the results. jusqu ce que
File 8
Vocabulary Banks
Word building
achieve v /tiv/ What would you like to achieve during your gap year? accomplir
agree v /ri/ Do you agree with me? tre daccord
argue v /ju/ How often do you argue with your parents? se disputer
attach v /tt/ Did you attach the report to your email? joindre
choose v /tuz/ Which subject are you going to choose to study at university? choisir
compensate v /kmpenset/ Did they compensate you for the accident? ddommager
complain v /kmplen/ I would like to complain to the hotel manager. se plaindre
deliver v /dlv(r)/ When will they deliver our new sofa? livrer
demonstrate v /demnstret/ I would like to demonstrate how to use this new coffee machine. montrer
explain v /ksplen/ Can you explain this mathematical formula to me? expliquer
lose v /luz/ Try not to lose your mobile phone! perdre
pay v /pe/ I have to pay for the meal now. payer
respond v /rspnd/ I need to respond to this email before I leave. rpondre
sell v /sel/ I would like to sell my old car. vendre
succeed v /sksid/ It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in this business. russir
Work
application n /plken/ Have you looked at John Jacksons application for the new job? candidature
apply for phrv /pla f(r)/ Did you apply for that teaching job? dposer une candidature pour
be fired /bi fad/ I think Jodie is going to be fired tomorrow. tre renvoy(e)
farmer n /fm(r)/ My grandfather was a pig farmer. leveur, leveuse
full-time adj /fl tam/ Is your job full-time or part-time? temps plein
lawyer n /lj(r)/ I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. avocat(e)
musician n /mjuzn/ Peter is a musician and plays the trumpet in an orchestra. musicien(ne)
overtime n /vtam/ How much overtime do you do every month? heures supplmentaires
part-time adj /pt tam/ I want to find a part-time job when I go to university. temps partiel
permanent adj /pmnnt/ I wish I could get a permanent job. dure indtermine
pharmacist n /fmsst/ I would like to be a pharmacist when I leave university. pharmacien(ne)
promote v /prmt/ I hope they promote me soon. faire de la publicit pour
promotion n /prmn/ Congratulations on your promotion, Dave! promotion
qualifications npl /kwlfkenz/ What kind of qualifications do you have? diplmes
redundant adj /rdndnt/ They made 20 people redundant last month. licenci(e)
resign v /rzan/ If they dont promote me then I will resign. dmissionner
resignation n /reznen/ Have you read Lynnes letter of resignation? dmission
retire v /rta(r)/ I will be 70 when I retire. partir la retraite
sack v /sk/ If you are caught stealing they will sack you. mettre la porte
scientist n /santst/ My aunt is a scientist and she works for a pharmaceutical company. scientifique
self-employed adj /self mpld/ I would love to be self-employed and just work for myself. indpendant
set up phrv /set p/ I want to set up my own company. monter
temporary adj /temprri/ This is a temporary job which lasts for three months. temporaire
training course n /tren ks/ Have you done that training course on time management? formation
translator n /trnzlet(r)/ She speaks French and Italian so she works as a translator. traducteur, traductrice
unemployed adj /nmpld/ How long have you been unemployed? sans emploi
well-qualified adj /wel kwlfad/ My brother is really well-qualified but he still cant get a job. bien qualifi

analytical adj /nltkl/ Do you have an analytical mind? danalyse
bear v /be(r)/ I just cant bear bad service. supporter
chemist n /kemst/ I picked up the medicine at the chemist. pharmacien(ne)
compensate v /kmpenset/ How would you like us to compensate you for the bad meal? ddommager
complimentary adj /kmplmentri/ They offered us complimentary drinks because the food was late. gratuit(e)
crazy adj /krezi/ Justin is strange I think hes actually a bit crazy! fou
enthusiastic adj /njuzistk/ Maria is enthusiastic about her new job. enthousiaste
entrepreneur n /ntrprn(r)/ She has created her own product and is a promising entrepreneur. entrepreneur, entrepreneuse
express oneself /kspres wnself/ It is difficult to express oneself when you get upset. sexprimer
faulty adj /flti/ This kettle is faulty so I will take it back to the shop. dfectueux, dfectueuse
flattery n /fltri/ Lots of people use flattery to get what they want and it often works. flatterie
get a job v /et db/ Ive got no money so I really need to get a job. trouver un emploi
hesitate v /heztet/ I will not hesitate to change banks if they dont apologize. hsiter
humorous adj /hjumrs/ He complained in a humorous way about the terrible service. humoristique
impressive adj /mpresv/ His experience is impressive so I think we should give him the job. impressionnant(e)
inspect v /nspekt/ The authorities wanted to inspect the cleanliness of the restaurant. inspecter
instinct n /nstkt/ I have a good instinct about who to trust. intuition
lose your temper /luz j(r) temp(r)/ I lose my temper really easily. perdre son sang froid
make it clear /mek t kl(r)/ Make it clear you might change to another mobile phone company. faire comprendre
marketing n /mkt/ Gareth works in marketing. marketing
mental note n /mentl nt/ Make a mental note of the circumstances and write a letter later. se souvenir
personally adv /psnli/ BA invited them personally to inspect the airlines catering facilities. en personne
pharmacy n /fmsi/ Can you get some aspirin at the pharmacy for me? pharmacie
product n /prdkt/ Can I ask you a few questions about your product? produit
profitable adj /prftbl/ Is your company profitable? rentable
profits npl /prfts/ I shared the profits from the business with my wife. bnfices
properly adv /prpli/ He loves complaining properly and in writing. comme il faut
reject v /rdekt/ I hope the bank wont reject my application for a loan. refuser
sales n /selz/ I bought this jumper in the sales and it was reduced by 50 per cent! soldes
season n /sizn/ The new clothes range for the autumn season has just arrived. saison
sense n /sens/ He has a good spatial sense so he became an architect. sens
share n /e(r)/ Investors usually take a share of the profits. part
specific adj /spsfk/ Dont be too specific when you make a complaint. prcis(e)
spoil v /spl/ Dont spoil your meal by getting into an argument with the waiter. gcher
swear v /swe(r)/ Never shout and swear it achieves nothing. jurer
threaten v /retn/ You should threaten to tell the newspapers about the bad service. menacer
waste of time /west v tam/ Screaming and shouting is a complete waste of time. perte de temps

admirable adj /dmrbl/ The way he is coping with the death of his grandfather is admirable. admirable
bargain n /bn/ I got a bargain in town this dress only cost 10! affaire
calculate v /klkjulet/ I am able to calculate space and distance. calculer
calculation n /klkjulen/ Im good at maths. I find complex calculations easy. calculs
caring adj /ker/ I want to work in a caring profession like nursing. paramdical(e)
catering n /ketr/ I would like to run a catering company. de restauration
certain adj /stn/ Im not certain if I will come to the party tonight. certain(e)
charismatic adj /krzmtk/ People want to do business with Dan because hes so charismatic. charismatique
chief executive n /tif zekjtv/ I wrote a letter of complaint to the chief executive of the company. directeur gnral
complex adj /kmpleks/ Im good at maths. I find complex calculations easy. complexes
convinced adj /knvnst/ If they are not convinced by the presentation, they wont invest. convaincu(e)
countless adj /kantls/ Ive had countless free meals because I complain all the time. innombrable
courier n /kri(r)/ Use a courier service to send this package because it will be faster. dun transporteur
creative adj /krietv/ His stories are really creative. He has got a great imagination. cratif, crative
den n /den/ The children made a den in the woods where they hid. tanire
doing very well /du veri wel/ Helen is doing very well in her new job. sen sortir trs bien
dreaded adj /dredd/ After the presentation, theres the dreaded interview stage. redout(e)
eccentric adj /ksentrk/ Our neighbour is an eccentric old man who rarely leaves his house. excentrique
empty-handed adj /empti hndd/ We left the bank empty-handed they wouldnt lend us money. les mains vides
fair adj /fe(r)/ Is it fair to give money to Katie but not to her sister? juste, honnte
finance director n /fanns drekt(r)/ Anthony is the finance director for a publishing company. directeur financier
fumes npl /fjumz/ Horrible fumes are coming out of that old bus. fume
function n /fkn/ One function of the product is to open bottles. fonction
graphic design n /rfk dzan/ He used his art degree to get a job in graphic design. conception graphique
hopeless adj /hpls/ British people are usually hopeless at complaining. incapable
imagine v /mdn/ I cant imagine living anywhere else but here. imaginer
improvise v /mprvaz/ I dont like to improvise I prefer to act from a script. improviser
initiative n /ntv/ I think we should hire her she shows a lot of initiative. initiative
lobby n /lbi/ Ill meet you in the main lobby of the hotel. hall
look for a job /lk f(r) db/ When you finish your exams you should look for a job straight away. rechercher un emploi
loyal adj /ll/ Our shop has hundreds of loyal customers who come here regularly. fidle(s)
make it /mek t/ Do you think Philips company will make it? y arriver
marketing director n /mkt drekt(r)/ Who is the marketing director at this company? directeur marketing
mouldy adj /mldi/ They served mouldy strawberries on the aeroplane. moisi(e)
move on phrv /muv n/ Selling my wedding dress helped me move on from my divorce. tourner la page
obsessive adj /bsesv/ My younger sister is obsessive about the boy band One Direction. obsd(e)
outlet n /atlet/ She works in a designer clothing outlet store. dusine
practicality n /prktklti/ The practicality of the product convinced them to invest money in it. aspect pratique
principle n /prnspl/ I find it easy to understand theoretical principles. principe
product designer n /prdkt dzan(r)/ Shes a product designer and designed a new kind of can opener. crateur, cratrice de produits
puddle n /pdl/ I slipped in a puddle of water. flaque
replica n /replk/ Hes making a new table that is a replica of Windsor Castle. rplique
rights npl /rats/ Its important to know your rights when you complain. droits
scratch v /skrt/ Try not to scratch my mobile phone screen. rayer
send in a CV /send n si vi/ You should send in a CV to that marketing company. envoyer un CV
slogan n /sln/ Do you have an advertising slogan for your product? slogan
spatial adj /spel/ You also have good spatial awareness youd make a good architect. spatial(e)
standards npl /stnddz/ This is an unusual departure from your usual high standards. critres
stock market n /stk mkt/ I want to work on the stock market so Im going to study finance. bourse
successful adj /bi sksesfl/ He owns a successful clothing company. prospre
theoretical adj /retkl/ I find it easy to understand theoretical principles. thoriques
type v /tap/ How fast can you type? taper
veil n /vel/ Did you wear a veil on your wedding day? voile
worthless adj /wls/ Ryans idea for a new product was dismissed as worthless. sans intrt
File 9
Vocabulary Banks
Word building
care n /ke(r)/ You need to take care of your teeth or you will have problems. soin
careful adj /kefl/ That drink is hot. Please be careful not to drop it. faire attention
carefully adv /kefli/ Please drive carefully. I dont want you to have an accident. prudemment
careless adj /kels/ He is a careless driver. He will cause an accident. imprudent(e)
carelessly adv /kelsli/ He carelessly threw away an important document. imprudemment
comfort n /kmft/ I bought this sofa for comfort, not style. confort
comfortable adj /kmftbl/ The room wasnt great but the bed was comfortable. confortable
uncomfortable adj /nkmftbl/ This chair is uncomfortable. I need to buy a new one. inconfortable
comfortably adv /kmftbli/ Is everyone sitting comfortably? confortablement
uncomfortably adv /nkmftbli/ The train was uncomfortably hot. inconfortablement
fortune n /ftun/ He couldnt believe his good fortune when he found $20. chance
fortunate adj /ftnt/ He was fortunate not to have injured himself in the accident. avoir de la chance
unfortunate adj /nftnt/ Its unfortunate you couldnt be there. It was a great party. regrettable
fortunately adv /ftntli/ The rain was heavy, but fortunately we had our umbrellas. heureusement
unfortunately adv /nftntli/ The parks were beautiful, but unfortunately it rained every day. malheureusement
patience n /pens/ You need a lot of patience to work with children. patience
patient adj /pent/ He is patient and will take his time to explain things. patient(e)
impatient adj /mpent/ She is so impatient. She wont wait for more than five minutes. impatient(e)
patiently adv /pentli/ Please wait patiently. We will be boarding the plane in one hour. patiemment
impatiently adv /mpentli/ He kept impatiently pressing the bell to get someones attention. impatiemment
luck n /lk/ Are luck and practice just as important as talent? chance
lucky adj /lki/ He was lucky enough to win the competition. chanceux, chanceuse
unlucky adj /nlki/ Do you know anyone who is particularly lucky or unlucky? malchanceux, malchanceuse
luckily adv /lkli/ Luckily he caught an earlier bus or he might have missed his flight. heureusement
unluckily adv /nlkli/ Unluckily for her, she missed her flight. malheureusement

adaptor n /dpt(r)/ Do you need a travel adaptor if you go abroad? adaptateur
alarm n /lm/ I programmed the alarm on my phone to wake me up. alarme
blogger n /bl(r)/ This blogger has some really interesting views. blogueur, blogueuse
co-ordinated adj /kdnetd/ Im bad at sports because Im not very co-ordinated. coordonn(e)
desperate adj /desprt/ It was very late and I was desperate to get home. avoir trs envie de
disconnect v /dsknekt/ Disconnect your MP3 player from the computer. dconnecter
headphones npl /hedfnz/ Do you normally listen to music with headphones or with speakers? casque audio
hits npl /hts/ I searched for the new restaurant on Google, but I didnt get any hits. rsultats
inspector n /nspekt(r)/ The inspector asked to see our train tickets. contrleur
install v /nstl/ You need to install an update before using this program. installer
intelligent adj /nteldnt/ Shes very intelligent. She always does well at school. intelligent(e)
keyboard n /kibd/ Do you prefer to use a keyboard with or without a mouse? clavier
memory stick n /memri stk/ My memory stick is so important now I save all my work on it. cl USB
mistake n /mstek/ Its just a small mistake dont worry so much. erreur
mouse n /mas/ I bought a new wireless mouse for my computer. souris
off button n /f btn/ I pressed the off button on the TV. bouton darrt
on button n /nbtn/ I pressed the on button on my laptop. bouton de dmarrage
owner n /n(r)/ I live in this house but Im not the owner. propritaire
phone charger n /fn td(r)/ I put my phone charger into a socket. chargeur de tlphone
plug n /pl/ How many pins do plugs in your country have? prise
plug v /pl/ Plug your computer into the socket. brancher
relevant adj /relvnt/ Much of the information is not relevant or useful. pertinent(e)
remote control n /rmt kntrl/ Wheres the remote control for the TV? tlcommande
rescue v /reskju/ We were lucky someone came to rescue us. au secours de
screen n /skrin/ My mobile has a large screen and I can watch videos. cran
set v /set/ I set my alarm clock for 7.30 a.m. rgler
socket n /skt/ I put my phone charger into a socket. prise de courant
solution n /slun/ One solution to our lack of space would be to move house. solution
speaker n /spik(r)/ Do you normally listen to music with headphones or with speakers? enceinte
stranger n /strend(r)/ Dont speak to that stranger. It might be dangerous. tranger, trangre
survey n /sve/ A recent survey had some disappointing findings. enqute
switch n /swt/ I cant find the switch to turn it on. interrupteur
switch off phrv /swt f/ Switch off your mobile phone, please. teindre
turn down phrv /tn dan/ Could you turn down the volume? Its too loud. baisser
turn up phrv /tn p/ Can you turn up the volume? I cant hear it. augmenter
unplug v /npl/ I always unplug my computer when I have finished. dbrancher
upset adj /pset/ Im a bit upset and I dont feel like talking. contrari(e)
USB cable n /ju es bi kebl/ Ill need a USB cable to transfer the pictures to my computer. cble USB
volume n /vljum/ I made the volume on the TV louder. volume

angel n /endl/ Shes such an angel, always looking after other people. ange
boot n /but/ If the car boot is full, put that bag on the back seat. coffre
common sense n /kmn sens/ Not everything needs to be learnt. Some things are just common sense. bon sens
elite adj /lit/ We observed the training practice of some elite ice hockey players. dlite
hitchhike v /hthak/ I tried to hitchhike once, but I was unsuccessful. faire du stop
information overload n /nfmen vld/ She always sends too many emails its an information overload. excs dinformations
interruption n /ntrpn/ I need to focus without any interruptions. interruption
irritation n /rten/ Information overload is an irritation for many modern people. agacement
motorbike n /mtbak/ I wanted to ride my motorbike, but couldnt find my helmet. moto
native adj /netv/ I live in London but Im a native New Yorker. natif, native de
obscure adj /bskj(r)/ The internet has made it easier to find obscure information. cach(e)
phone box n /fn bks/ We dont have a phone box here any more everyone has a mobile. cabine tlphonique
preset adj /priset/ This app disconnects you from the web at preset times. prrgl(e)
productive adj /prdktv/ Ive had lots of time, but I havent been very productive. productif, productive
rent v /rent/ I pay $800 a month to rent my flat. louer
several det /sevrl/ They paid for my bus ticket, and took me to several places. plusieurs
shiver v /v(r)/ The cold wind outside made me shiver. trembler
stroke of luck /strk v lk/ Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. coup de chance
tank n /tk/ He opened the tank and poured the petrol in. rservoir
technological adj /teknldkl/ Can you help me? Im not very good with technological problems. technologique
tough adj /tf/ Weve been through some tough times, but its better now. dur(e)
tutor n /tjut(r)/ When I was at school, I had a great maths tutor. professeur(e) particulier, particulire
vital adj /vatl/ The extra practice is vital if we want to win. primordial(e)
willpower n /wlpa(r)/ It takes a lot of willpower to give up smoking. dtermination
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accused adj /kjuzd/ The dock is where an accused person sits or stands in court. accus(e)
admire v /dma(r)/ I really admire Japanese design. Its my favourite. admirer
adopt v /dpt/ Weve decided to adopt a child. adopter
alibi n /lba/ He had an alibi to prove where he was. alibi
case n /kes/ Not every criminal case can be solved. affaire
commit v /kmt/ Why do people commit crimes? commettre
court n /kt/ The man was sentenced in court to life in prison. tribunal
defence n /dfens/ He had no defence for his terrible actions. pour la dfense
deliberately adv /dlbrtli/ Murder is the crime of killing a person illegally and deliberately. intentionnellement
detective n /dtektv/ He was a detective in the London police force. inspecteur, inspectrice
expression n /kspren/ She was the ideal witness with her expression of honesty and kindness. expression
guilty adj /lti/ She was found guilty of committing a crime. coupable
icon n /akn/ Ronaldo is a football icon. icne
ideal adj /adil/ She was the ideal person for the job. idal(e)
identity n /adentti/ No one is sure of the identity of the murderer. identit
importance n /mptns/ There was no malice in her, and no sense of importance. importance
intend v /ntend/ They intend to call four witnesses. avoir lintention de
investigation n /nvesten/ They spent a considerable amount of time on the investigation. enqute
launch v /lnt/ He decided to launch Facebook from his room in 2004. lancer
mistaken adj /mstekn/ I was mistaken for a waitress in the restaurant. tre confondu(e) avec
murder v /md(r)/ To murder somebody is a terrible thing. assassiner
murder n /md(r)/ They had no idea who was responsible for the murder. assassinat
murderer n /mdr(r)/ Weeks passed, but the murderer still wasnt caught. assassin
original adj /rdnl/ Stephen Wozniak designed the original Apple computers. premier, premire
prisoner n /przn(r)/ The prisoner had to spend 25 years in jail for murder. prisonnier
prosecution n /prskjun/ The prosecution intended to call four witnesses. ministre public, procureur
prove v /pruv/ They couldnt prove that he committed the murder. prouver
remarkable adj /rmkbl/ You must have remarkable eyes if you can see that far! incroyable
room-mate n /rummet/ Dustin Moskovitz was Mark Zuckerbergs room-mate at university. camarade de chambre
sensation n /sensen/ She became a worldwide singing sensation. sensation
shut down phrv /tdan/ The website was shut down by the university. ferm(e)
solve v /slv/ How did she try to solve the mystery? rsoudre
suspect n /sspekt/ The police questioned the suspect about the murder. suspect(e)
transfer v /trnsf(r)/ Ill need a USB cable to transfer the pictures to my computer. transfrer
trial n /tral/ It was the strangest murder trial I have ever attended. procs
unsolved adj /nslvd/ One of the great unsolved murder mysteries is that of Jack the non rsolu(e)
Ripper.
victim n /vktm/ She saw Adams on the steps of the victims house. victime
witness n /wtns/ He was a witness to the crime. tmoin

abolish v /bl/ In England, the death penalty was abolished in 1965. abolir
acquit v /kwt/ The judge acquitted him and he was set free. acquitter
album cover n /lbm kv(r)/ You can scroll through the album covers on your computer. pochette dalbum
biological adj /baldkl/ Steve Jobs found his biological mother in the 1980s. biologique
bloodshot adj /bldt/ You look really tired and your eyes are bloodshot. inject(e) de sang
brutal adj /brutl/ It was one of the most brutal murders of the 21st century. cruel(le)
computer programmer n /kmpjut prrm(r)/ Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer. informaticien(ne)
considerable adj /knsdrbl/ They spent a considerable amount of time on the investigation. considrable
cross-examine v /krs zmn/ The lawyer for the defence began to cross-examine Mrs Salmon. faire subir un contre-interrogatoire
dazed adj /dezd/ He was walking in the middle of the road, looking dazed. hbt(e)
death penalty n /de penlti/ In England, the death penalty was abolished in 1965. peine de mort
dock n /dk/ The defendant stood in the dock, waiting to hear the judges decision. banc des accuss
eyesight n /asat/ The optician tested my eyesight yesterday I need new glasses! vue
foggy adj /fi/ In 1888, a brutal murderer walked the dark, foggy streets of London. brumeux, brumeuse
founder n /fand(r)/ Mark Zuckerberg was one of the founders of Facebook. fondateur, fondatrice
honesty n /nsti/ Her honesty meant that many people trusted her. honntet
iconic adj /aknk/ Tower Bridge is an iconic landmark in London. emblmatique
kindness n /kandns/ He always thinks of other people. Kindness is his great strength. gentillesse
lamplight n /lmplat/ The lamplight made everything on the street clear. lumire du rverbre
landmark n /lndmk/ Tower Bridge is an iconic landmark in London. monument
malice n /mls/ There was no malice in her. She didnt want to hurt anyone. malveillance
merchant n /mtnt/ Merchants were the main traders in the past. marchand
monochrome adj /mnkrm/ It had a 23-inch monochrome screen. en noir et blanc
moonlight n /munlat/ The moonlight made it a very clear evening. clair de lune
novel n /nvl/ Do you enjoy reading crime novels? roman
panic n /pnk/ Please stay calm and do not cause a panic. paniquer
plead v /plid/ I understand he intends to plead not guilty. plaider
powerless adj /pals/ The police seemed powerless to stop the murders. impuissant(e)
recent adj /risnt/ There has been another recent theory about how it happened. rcent(e)
sample n /smpl/ He analysed a DNA sample to prove who Jack the Ripper was. chantillon
silhouette n /sluet/ It incorporated Jobs silhouette with the white Apple logo. silhouette
silicon n /slkn/ Silicon is used to manufacture electronic parts. silicone
slight adj /slat/ Her accent isnt very strong. Its a slight accent. lger
spectacles npl /spektklz/ I have never had to wear spectacles. My eyesight is perfect. lunettes
terrorize v /terraz/ He terrorized the inhabitants of the city. terroriser
tribute n /trbjut/ This logo was designed as a tribute to Steve Jobs. hommage
Tube map n /tjub mp/ A Tube map isnt an accurate map of London. plan du mtro
well-built adj /wel blt/ Have you seen how big he is? Hes really well-built. bien bti(e)
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