Dix Flashcards
(500 cards)
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sanitaire
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health, sanitary
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sonore
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sound, loud
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initier
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to teach, introduce … to
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mœurs
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customs, habits, traditions
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cessez-le-feu
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ceasefire, truce
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bénévole
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volunteer; unpaid worker
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boue
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mud
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empereur
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emperor
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dissiper
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to disperse; to distract
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déclin
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descent; decline
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liquider
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to liquidate, close … down; to settle
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maintenance
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maintenance, upkeep
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prévisible
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predictable; can see … coming
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pneu
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tyre
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fraude
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fraud, deception
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coton
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cotton; tough
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entrevoir
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to glimpse, make out
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stipuler
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to stipulate, state
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remédier
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to solve, resolve, remedy
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flotter
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to float; to flap, fly; to rain
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fraction
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fraction, percentage, number; part
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impossibilité
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impossibility; inability
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conditionnel
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conditional; conditional tense
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nuance
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shade, tone; nuance, slight difference
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improbable
improbable, unlikely; not promising
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enquêteur
investigator, researcher
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conjointement
jointly, collectively, together
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éclaircir
to lighten fade; to clear … up
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La Ligue Espagnole
The Spanish League
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impatient
impatient, restless; eager
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versement
payment, transfer
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bosser
to work
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articuler
to enunciate, articulate
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successivement
successively, one after the other
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assurément
certainly, definitely, without doubt
36
provision
provision, stock, supplies
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amplifier
to amplify, grow, increase; to escalate
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ceinture
belt, waist, waistband; ring
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intergouvernemental
intergovernmental
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délibération
debate, deliberation; ruling
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Mexicain
Mexican
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seigneur
master
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saisonnier
seasonal, seasonal worker
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souterrain
tunnel; underground
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merveille
wonder, marvel
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restituer
to give … back; to reproduce
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démon
fever, bug, devil
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balancer
to swing; to throw out/away
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disponibilité
availability; extended leave
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infiniment
infinitely; extremely; totally
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acquis
benefit, gain; asset; knowledge
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récepteur
receiver; receiving
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glissement
sliding, gliding; shift in meaning
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auditeur
listener, audience; auditor
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indigène
indigenous, native, person born there
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chocolat
chocolate
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indirectement
indirectly; vicariously; secondhand
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obtention
to obtain, get
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grandissant
increasing, growing
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chagrin
grief, sadness, unhappiness
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codage
coding
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lumineux
bright, illuminated
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soupe
soup
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bravo
well done; cheering
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appréhender
to arrest, catch; to understand
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concitoyen
fellow citizen
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flèche
arrow
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libéralisation
liberalization
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complot
plot; scheme
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signataire
signatory
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ski
ski; skiing
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douanier
customs officer, customs
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syndrome
symptoms, syndrome
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météo
weather forecast, meteorology
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borner
to mark … out; to restrict, limit
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triompher
to triumph; to achieve a decisive win
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concrétiser
to realize; to make … a reality
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soumission
submission, obedience
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continuellement
continually, all the time
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dérober
to steal; to hedge
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romancier
novelist
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sorcier
wizard, sorcerer
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consigne
order, instructions; left luggage
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harmonie
harmony, balance
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blond
blond
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pleuvoir
to rain; to come thick and fast
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déplaire
to not like, upset
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innombrable
countless
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félicitations
congratulations
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inédit
unpublished, unreleased
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basket-ball
basketball
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désireux
eager to do, have a desire to do
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diversifier
to diversify, vary
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vélo
bike, bicycle, cycling
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fatigue
fatigue, tiredness, weariness
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instabilité
instability, volatility
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pénaliser
to penalize, punish
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Barcelone
Barcelona
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amer
bitter, sour; resentful
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orchestre
orchestra, band
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foncier
property, real estate
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dixième
tenth
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est
eastern
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envelopper
to wrap, cover
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troublant
disturbing, troubling; arousing, seductive
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irrégulier
irregular; uneven
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fouet
whip, lash
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baigner
to bathe, wash
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fixation
binding; fixation, obsession
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encadrement
framing, frame; supervisory staff
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déménager
to move; to rock, kick-ass
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esthétique
beautiful; attractive
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photographier
to photograph, snap; to memorize
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insensé
senseless; foolish; insane; crazy; ridiculous
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moderniser
to modernize, upgrade; to transform
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expérimental
experimental
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incomber
to fall to …
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retombée
fallout; consequences; impact
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équivaloir
to be equal to; to amount to
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différencier
to differentiate, distinguish
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éventail
fan; range
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solde
balance; sale, sales
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gâcher
to waste, spoil; to throw … away
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régiment
army, military service
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brocoli
broccoli
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bouleversement
disruption, changes; destruction, havoc
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relater
to relate; talk about, recount
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décent
acceptable; reasonably successful
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éminent
eminent, distinguished, strong
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instituteur
schoolteacher
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rayer
to scratch; to cross … out
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concrètement
concretely
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coulisse
wings; backstage; runner; slide
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enchaîner
to chain, chain up
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ratification
ratification
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emplacement
spot, place, location
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copier
to copy, reproduce, forge
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inculper
to charge, accuse
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renouveau
comeback
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penderie
closet
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intégral
integral; full, complete
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spécification
specification, specs
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documentation
documentation; literature
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logiquement
logically, rationally, theoretically
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spectre
ghost, phantom, spectre
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harmoniser
to standardize; to match
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Californien
Californian
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rouvrir
to open … again
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débouché
outlet; end; opening
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croisé
crossed; hybrid
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fléau
plague; curse
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traversée
crossing, getting across
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solaire
solar, solar power
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secrétariat
administration department/office
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mou
soft, limp; weak
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venger
to avenge, retaliate for
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détenteur
holder, possessor, bearer
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Antilles
West Indies
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soif
thirst, desire, passion
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accumulation
accumulation, build-up
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autoritaire
authoritarian; boss
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essor
flight; rise
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obséder
to obsess; to vex
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intolérable
unbearable, insufferable
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rébellion
rebellion, revolt
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préventif
preventive, preventative; prevention
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désignation
designation, appointment, naming
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aimable
kind, friendly, pleasant
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conformité
compliance, conformity
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pantalon
trousers, pants
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anormal
abnormal, unusual, out of the ordinary
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inhérent
inherent in; inherent to
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réconcilier
to reconcile; to make up
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réservoir
reservoir, tank
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aveu
admission, confession, declaration
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emmerder
to annoy, bother
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inondation
flood, flooding
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câble
cable
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poumon
lung
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humble
humble, modest; unworthy
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perturbation
disruption, disturbance
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brouiller
to interfere with; to blur, cloud
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illustration
illustration, picture; example
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appliqué
diligent, hardworking, careful
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fermier
farmer
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hanter
to haunt
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cordon
cord, string
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néfaste
harmful
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lasser
to tire, leave … tired
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influer
to influence
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présentement
currently, presently, at the moment
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plate-forme
platform
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stopper
to stop, halt; to arrest
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cascade
waterfall
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amusant
entertaining; funny, amusing
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tremblement
quake, tremor, trembling
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rail
rail, railway, railroad
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fondamentalement
inherently, fundamentally, completely
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lampe
lamp, light
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triple
triple
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inchangé
unaltered, unchanged
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supplier
to beg … to do
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multiplication
multiplication; growth
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camoufler
to hide, conceal, camouflage
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cliché
cliché; picture; snap; snapshot
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diamant
diamond; stylus
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guerrier
warrior; fighter; war, battle
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figer
to freeze, immobilize
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comique
funny, ridiculous; comedian
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planification
planning
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éloge
compliment, congratulations
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regroupement
merging, uniting; group, gathering
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odieux
horrible; unbearable
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désastreux
disastrous, catastrophic
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nocturne
night, nighttime
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configuration
configuration, setup, layout
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escompter
to discount, lower; to count on
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intensif
intensive, intense, extreme
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scepticisme
skepticism; doubt
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croisière
cruise; voyage, journey
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inconditionnel
unconditional
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athlète
athlete, athletic person
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poil
hair; fur; coat
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épanouir
to make … happy; to satisfy
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minimiser
to minimize, play … down
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inévitablement
inevitably, necessarily
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informé
informed
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islam
Islam
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échéant
due, expiry
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murmurer
to murmur, whisper
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implantation
establishment, creation
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décerner
to award … to, attribute
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replacer
to put; to replace, return
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vêtir
to dress
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trottoir
pavement, sidewalk
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vieillard
old man; old woman; old person
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fillette
little girl
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enchanter
to enchant, delight
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singe
monkey; copycat
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superficiel
superficial
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rigide
rigid, stiff, inflexible
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démographique
demographic
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fourniture
supplies, office supplies; supply
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taxer
to tax; to accuse … of
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milice
militia
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foire
fair, trade fair
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élégant
elegant, stylish, well-dressed
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crème
cream, cream dessert
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mentalité
mentality, mind, mindset
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charité
charity, philanthropy, favor
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borne
boundary marker
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organique
organic, naturals
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dévouer
to devote, dedicate; to make a sacrifice
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hâter
to hasten, speed … up
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mobilité
mobility, movement; instability
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exclu
excluded, ruled out; out of the question
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boucher
butcher; to cork, plug, seal
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bénéfique
do … good, good for you, beneficial
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commencement
start, onset; initiation
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licenciement
dismissal, firing; redundancy, layoff
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Chancelier
Prime Minister
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retenue
deduction, charge, fee
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visée
sight; aim, ambition
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dénonciation
allegation; termination
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plaie
wound, cut; calamity
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exiler
to exile, banish; to retreat, withdraw
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rocher
rock, boulder
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mortalité
mortality
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cruauté
brutality, cruelty, cruel nature
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regrettable
unfortunate, sorry, regrettable
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droguer
to drug, dose, lace
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connecter
to connect
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confort
comfort, ease
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compréhensible
understandable, comprehensible
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tube
tube; hit (song)
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coffre
safe, safety-deposit box
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intimider
to intimidate, bully
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huitième
eighth
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forger
to forge, create, shape
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périr
to perish
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notoire
unequivocal; well-known, notorious
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graphique
graph, chart, graphic
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annulation
cancelation; invalidation
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acceptation
acceptance, resignation
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textile
textile, clothing
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hormis
except, except for, apart from
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chirurgien
surgeon
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orage
storm
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boule
ball; scoop
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médiation
mediation
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réprimer
to repress, suppress; to restrain
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hall
hall, hallway
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visuel
optical, sight, vision, visual
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semblant
semblance
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jadis
in olden days; long ago
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rémunérer
to pay, remunerate
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fasciner
to fascinate, intrigue, captivate
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dilemme
dilemma
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progressiste
progressive; liberal
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ours
bear; boor
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décharger
to unload; to discharge
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excéder
to exceed, go over; to infuriate
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blâmer
to disapprove of, condemn; to criticize
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blanc
white
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master
master's degree
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stress
stress
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inexistant
nonexistent, imaginary; inadequate
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théoriquement
theoretically; in theory
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peinture
painting
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concéder
to allow, grant, give; to concede, admit
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retrancher
to cut away, cut off; to subtract, take away
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renfermer
to contain, hold; to lock away
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vieillesse
old age; great age
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navette
shuttle; space shuttle
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traditionnellement
traditionally; usually; habitually
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batterie
battery; drum set
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foie
liver
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gratuitement
free of charge
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incompréhensible
incomprehensible; beyond understanding
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détour
detour, digression; bend, curve, turn
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boulevard
boulevard
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blague
joke; trick
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mécontentement
discontent, annoyance
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inaugurer
to open, unveil; to introduce, launch
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repli
retreat; drop, fall
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contrepartie
compensation; (in) response
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proportionnel
proportional; proportionate
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aboutissement
completion, result, outcome
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triomphe
triumph, victory
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libre-échange
free trade, free trading
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sincérité
sincerity, honesty; fairness
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serre
greenhouse; glasshouse
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doré
golden
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convoi
convoy; train; group
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terrien
earthling; countryman
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psychologie
psychology; understanding; behaviour
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maltraiter
to abuse, mistreat, give … a hard time
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puits
well
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intimité
privacy; innermost thoughts; intimacy
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équation
equation
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humide
moist; humid, wet
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bétail
livestock; cattle
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intelligence artificielle
artificial intelligence
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micro
mic
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gâteau
cake; biscuit; cookie
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continental
continental; mainland
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réitérer
to repeat; to make another
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énumérer
to enumerate, list; to quote
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embauche
employment, recruitment, hiring
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verdict
verdict
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dix-neuf
nineteen; nineteenth
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guetter
to watch out for, watch
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frustrer
to frustrate
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anglo-saxon
English-speaking; Old English
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détente
relaxation; trigger; springiness; peace
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questionner
to question
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injecter
to inject; to invest
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préjudice
damage; harm; wrong
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couramment
commonly; frequently; fluently
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exploration
exploration
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caresser
to stroke, pet; to fondle, caress
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hymne
anthem
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sécuritaire
safety, security
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famine
famine; starvation
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écrier
to exclaim, cry out, yell
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précipitation
precipitation
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caution
bail; guarantee, security; endorsement
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affectation
allocation; assignment
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salaud
bastard; son of a bitch
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cave
cellar, wine cellar
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bond
leap, jump; hike
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enclin
inclined to (do), prone to, subject to
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nettoyage
cleaning, cleaning up; clean, tidy
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foudre
lightning, lightning bolt
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justesse
accuracy, precision; relevance
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rente
return; private income
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maladie
disease
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blindé
tank; reinforced, bulletproof
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clan
clan; group
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accélération
acceleration; growth, spurt
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garage
garage; shop
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résolument
firmly; unhesitatingly
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négociateur
negotiator; mediator
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romantique
romantic
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obscurité
dark; complexity
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vulgaire
rude, vulgar; common
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soixante-dix
seventy
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féroce
ferocious, fierce, savage
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perpétuel
lifelong, constant, perpetual
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militer
to campaign for
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jungle
jungle; rainforest
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case
compartment; box, cell
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craquer
to split, crack; to succumb
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clarifier
to clarify
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crête
crest, summit; comb
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Japonais
Japanese
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démarrage
start; beginning; startup
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oubli
oversight, memory lapse, forgetfulness
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procès-verbal
official report; report; statement
400
formalité
formality
401
insensible
insensitive, indifferent
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distant
away, distant; cold
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émetteur
transmitter; emitter; radiator
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montage
assembly, set-up; montage
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énergique
energetic; vigorous; dynamic
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claquer
slam, bang, crack; chatter
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simplicité
simplicity, easiness, lack of affectation
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buter
to trip over; to rest against
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bulle
bubble; isolation
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défavorable
negative; unfavourable, not in one's favour
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promoteur
promoter; developer
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paire de baskets
pair of sneakers
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obsession
obsession
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exciter
to get … excited, turn … on
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voisinage
neighborhood
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savoir-faire
know-how; skill; expertise
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sévèrement
severely; harshly
418
écrasant
overwhelming; heavy
419
vendu
sell out; corrupt
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munition
ammunition; ammo
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capturer
to catch, capture
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compliment
compliment; congratulation
423
allouer
to allocate, grant; to allot
424
scandaliser
to scandalize, offend; to shock, outrage
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cassette
tape, cassette, video tape
426
résident
resident, occupant, tenant
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empresser
to hurry to do; to gather around
428
inonder
to flood, soak, bathe
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réglementer
to regulate; to control
430
sonder
to sound; to probe, survey
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vigilant
vigilant, attentive; considerate
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rhétorique
rhetoric, rhetorical
433
cage
cage; goal, net
434
réglé
resolved; orderly, regulated
435
téléspectateur
viewer
436
golf
golf; golf course
437
forestier
forest, in the forest
438
hum
hmm!
439
ravager
to devastate; to ravage
440
réveil
alarm clock; waking up
441
racial
racial, ethnic; race
442
ensuivre
to follow, ensue
443
relevé
turned up, raised; spicy
444
ajourner
to adjourn, postpone
445
détérioration
deterioration; wear; worsening
446
viable
viable; feasible
447
cochon
pig; sex maniac
448
barbare
barbaric; backwards
449
atroce
atrocious; terrible
450
civique
civic, patriotic, public-spirited
451
ancrer
to anchor, to dock; to fix
452
raccrocher
to hang, hang … up, hang … back up
453
cirque
circus; shambles; performance
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législature
term of office
455
audiovisuel
audiovisual; media
456
confiner
to confine, send
457
agrandir
to extend; to make … look bigger
458
occasionner
to cause, bring … about
459
allégement
reduction
460
malin
smart, clever; malevolent
461
performant
perform well; high-performance
462
sérénité
serenity, calm
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cuire
to cook, bake
464
raser
to shaveoff; to shave
465
ha
oh! ha
466
revivre
to relive, to experience … again
467
piano
piano; easy, softly
468
concertation
dialogue; consultation
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vaisseau
vessel, ship, boat
470
interaction
interaction
471
pessimiste
pessimistic, pessimist
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sillage
wake; trail
473
synonyme
synonym; synonymous
474
hisser
to hoist, raise; to haul, drag
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agréer
to accept, agree to; to approve
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comble
height of; that takes the cake
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Trinité
Trinidad
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insignifiant
insignificant; unimportant; ordinary
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décoller
to take off, get going; to remove
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solidaire
united, together; connected
481
ferroviaire
rail, railway, railroad
482
dépouiller
to skin, strip … of
483
céréale
cereal
484
aménager
to convert; to rearrange
485
agitation
agitation, restlessness; nervousness
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fuite des cerveaux
brain drain
487
aire
area; park
488
orgueil
pride; pride and joy
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socialisme
socialism
490
harmonisation
harmonization; standardization
491
provisoirement
temporarily
492
cocktail
cocktail, mixture; cocktail party
493
moyenne
average, mean; passing grade
494
rigoler
to laugh, joke
495
compression
compression
496
réfléchi
rational, cautious
497
expérimenter
to try … out; to experiment
498
détériorer
to damage, deteriorate, worsen
499
exprès
intentionally, on purpose; in cold blood
500
écrouler
to collapse, fall down
