Here are the words learnt through the Applied Translation class of the semester, for the most part, also as words discovered during free-time reading.
I used the Oxford Learner's Dictionnary and the Cambridge Dictionnary for the definitions and some examples, and the website Urban Dictionnary for the slang words found in songs and movies.
Some of the words have multiple meanings, but here the focus is on the use I found them with.
Agreeable
Adjective
pleasant and easy to like
Example: We spent a most agreeable day together.
fr: Agréable
Auction
Noun
a public sale in which things are sold to the person who offers the most money for them
Example: A classic Rolls-Royce fetched £25 000 at auction.
fr: Vente aux enchères
Blooper
Noun
an embarrassing mistake that you make in public
Example: The funniest part of the film was at the end, when they showed the bloopers.
fr: gaffe, bourde
Blossom
Noun
a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush
Example: She loved the spring, when the blossom was out.
fr: Fleurs d'un arbre
Blurb
Noun
a short description of a book, a new product, etc., written by the people who have produced it, that is intended to attract your attention and make you want to buy it
Example: The blurb says that this is Tarantino’s greatest movie.
fr: Argumentaire
Broad
adjective
Wide
Example: He is driving on a broad avenue
fr: Large (sens figuré)
Claim
noun
A statement that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not agree with or believe it.
Example: a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians
fr: Déclaration
Continuously
Adverb
in a way that happens or exists for a period of time without being interrupted
Example: He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990.
fr: En permanence
Convertible (of a car)
Adjective
Having a roof that you can fold down or take off.
Example: She drove her white convertible Mercedes with the roof down.
fr: Décapotable
Crate
Noun
a large wooden container for transporting goods
Example: An old man was sitting on an upturned beer crate.
fr: Caisse
Crib
noun
(Slang)A person's place of residence
Example: Lets just go back to the crib and chill.
fr: (Argot) Maison, bercail, baraque
Cryonism
Noun
the situation in which someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience
Example: An inevitable consequence of this concentration was increased cronyism and corruption.
fr: Copinage, népotisme
Deceptive
Adjective
likely to make you believe something that is not true
Example: Appearances can often be deceptive
fr: Trompeur-euse
Disband
verb
to stop somebody/something from operating as a group; to separate or no longer operate as a group
Example: They set about disbanding the terrorist groups.
fr: Dissoudre, démanteler
Display
Verb
to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
Example: The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.
(used especially about groups of animals, plants, etc.) at risk of no longer existing
Example: These orang-utans are critically endangered due to habitat loss.
fr: Menacé d'extinction
Entangle
Verb
To involve somebody in a difficult or complicated situation
Example: He became entangled in a series of conflicts with the management.
fr: Empêtrer quelqu'un dans quelque chose.
Entitled
Adjective
feeling that you have a right to the good things in life without necessarily having to work for them
Example: The college attracts both the entitled children of wealthy parents and a large number of scholarship students.
fr: Se croire tout permis.
Finesse
Noun
(Slang) Using the strength of street knowledge to pass anything you didn't study for or weren't prepared for.
Example: Time to finesse my way through college.
fr: (Argot) La jouer fine, faire preuve de débrouillardise.
Franchise (politics)
noun
the right to vote in a country’s elections
Example: The 1918 Reform Act extended the franchise to women over 30.
fr: Droit de vote
Frontage
Noun
the front of a building
Example: The building’s street frontages are mostly of glass
fr: Facade
Furthermore
Adverb
in addition to what has just been stated. Furthermore is used especially to add a point to an argument.
Example: He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her.
fr: De plus
Generation
noun
the production of something, especially electricity, heat, etc.
Example: different methods of power generation
fr: Production (d'énergie)
Gnarly
Adjcetive
(slang) Bad, dangerous
Example: This chicken spot is gnarly
fr: (Argot) Mauvais, dangereux
Goodwill
Noun
friendly or helpful feelings towards other people or countries
Example: Given goodwill on both sides, I am sure we can reach an agreement.
fr: Bonne volonté
Goon
Noun
A criminal who is paid to frighten or injure people.
Example: Just call off your goons and no one will get hurt.
fr: Brute, homme de main, gros-bras
Grand
noun
(Slang) A thousand Dollars
Example: I paid 20 grand for that truck and now it's ruined.
fr: (Argot)Mille dollars
Husbandry
Noun
Animal farming
Example: Husbandry is the main work activity in this area
fr: Elevage
Incumbent
Noun
a person who has an official position
Example: the present incumbent of the White House
fr: En poste
Inertia
noun
(physics) a property of matter by which it stays still or, if moving, continues moving in a straight line unless it is acted on by a force outside itself
Example: (...)characteristics linked to the power plant's output such as reactive power, inertia
fr: Inertie
Inhabitant
Noun
a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
Example: It is a town of about 10 000 inhabitants.
fr: Habitant/résident
Invoice
Noun
a list of goods that have been sold, work that has been done, etc., showing what you must pay
Example: an invoice for £250
fr: Facture
Larceny
Noun
The crime of stealing something from somebody; an occasion when this takes place.
Example: The couple were charged with grand/petty larceny.(= stealing things that are valuable/not very valuable).
fr: Larçin, (juridique) vol qualifié
Liability
Noun
the amount of money that a person or company owes
Example: Our financial advisers will concentrate on minimizing your tax liabilities and maximizing your income.
fr: Dette, engagement, passif
Lined (clothes)
Adjective
having a lining inside them
Example: This dress is fully lined.
fr: Doublé-e
Low-cut
Adjective
with the top very low so that you can see the neck and the top of the chest
Example: This dress has a low-cut back.
fr: Echancré
Mishandle
Verb
to deal badly with a problem or situation
Example: The entire campaign had been badly mishandled.
fr: Mal gérer
Misleading
Adjective
giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true
Example: It would be seriously misleading to suggest that television has no effect on children.
fr: Trompeur-euse
Motto
Noun
a short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour
Example: ‘Live and let live.’ That's my motto.
fr: Slogan
Oxymoron
Noun
a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other, for example
Example: Saying "a dark light" is an oxymoron
fr: Oxymore
Power plant
Noun
a building or group of buildings where electricity is produced
Example: This power plant provides electricity to aproximately 300 000 households
fr: Centrale électrique
Preferably
Adverb
in a way that is more attractive or more suitable; in a way that is preferred to other ways
Example: We're looking for a new house, preferably one near the school.
fr: De préférence
Prey
Noun
An animal, a bird, etc. that is hunted, killed and eaten by another
Example: The lion will often stalk its prey for hours.
fr: Proie
Relentless
adjective
not stopping; not getting less strong
Example: her relentless pursuit of perfection
fr: Incessant
Silhouette
Noun
the dark outline or shape of a person or an object that you see against a light background
Example: The trees were black silhouettes against the pale sky.
fr: Silhouette
Smothered
Adjective
To cover something/somebody thickly or with too much of something.
Example: The sandwich is smothered in cheese and a tangy tomato sauce.
fr: Recouvert
Subcontractor
Noun
a person or company that does part of the work given to another person or company
Example: The prime contractor can take on several subcontractors.
fr: Sous-traitant
Supply
Noun
an amount of something that is provided or available to be used
Example: We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials.
fr: Provision/approvisionnement
Sustainable
Adjective
Involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
Example: This type of farming is simply not sustainable any more.
fr: Durable
Thus
Adverb
in this way; like this
Example: He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
fr: Ainsi
Till
Noun
a machine used in shops, restaurants, etc. for keeping money in, and that shows and records the amount of money received for each thing that is sold
Example: The supermarket didn't have enough people working on the tills.
fr: Caisse enregistreuse
Voltage
Noun
electrical force measured in volts
Example: An electrical transformer makes it possible to modify the voltage of the current.
fr: Tension (électrique)
Weary
Adjective
Very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing something for a long time
Example: Any chance of a drink? This weary traveller is about to collapse from thirst
fr: Las
Whip
Noun
(Slang) Nice car
fr: (Argot) Belle voiture, gamos
Wolverine
Noun
A wild animal that looks similar to a small bear, with short legs, long brown hair and a long tail. Wolverines live in cold, northern areas of Europe and North America. They are known to be extremely ferocious.
Example: A wolverine is surprisingly dangerous enough to steal its prey from a bear.
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