Dracula : vocabulaire anglais

old and in bad condition because of neglect or age

Traduction: délabré

the state of being sent to hell or punished forever after death

Traduction: damnation

clean something with a sponge

Traduction: éponger

great fame or high rank

Traduction: éminence

something that is not important or valuable

Traduction: bagatelle

a gentle, loving touch or stroke

Traduction: caresse

very difficult and needing a lot of effort

Traduction: ardu

a magical or medicinal drink or liquid

Traduction: élixir

causing strong disgust or dislike

Traduction: répugnant

to destroy completely

Traduction: anéantir

in a medical way, especially when examining or treating patients

Traduction: cliniquement

an old machine for playing records

Traduction: gramophone

a small decorative case worn on a chain around the neck, often holding a photo or keepsake

Traduction: médaillon

something that strongly supports or protects an idea, group, or place

Traduction: bastion

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

Traduction: compatissant

the point at which a plan, idea, or effort succeeds or is completed

Traduction: aboutissement

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

Traduction: devin

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

Traduction: étouffant

speech or an act that shows disrespect for God or sacred things

Traduction: blasphème

the 100th anniversary of an important event, or the celebration of it

Traduction: centenaire

a place where someone lives; a home

Traduction: demeure

a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion or excitement

Traduction: hystérie

the act of keeping horses in stables

Traduction: hébergement en écurie

to take part in something

Traduction: participer ; manger ou boire

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

Traduction: fiole

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

Traduction: désossage

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

Traduction: pelotage

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

Traduction: déduire

sincere regret for something wrong you have done

Traduction: repentir

a male member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister

Traduction: ecclésiastique

a feeling that stops you from acting naturally because you are shy or embarrassed

Traduction: inhibition

married

Traduction: marié

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

Traduction: transfusion

the work or cost of keeping something in good condition

Traduction: entretien

a formal title used for some important officials, such as ambassadors or governors

Traduction: Excellence

a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

Traduction: crucifix

a French title used for a woman, like Miss

Traduction: mademoiselle

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

Traduction: rafraîchissement; collation

something that is different from what is normal or expected

Traduction: anomalie

relating to dogs or similar animals

Traduction: canin

to feel sorry and guilty about something wrong you have done

Traduction: se repentir

a humorous or old-fashioned way of referring to yourself

Traduction: votre serviteur

a formal way of saying goodbye

Traduction: au revoir

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

Traduction: félicitation

relating to office work, especially routine tasks like filing and answering phones

Traduction: de bureau

used to ask someone to explain something, often with sarcasm or disbelief

Traduction: eh bien, dites donc

very much; extremely

Traduction: terriblement

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

Traduction: observation en situation de travail

moving or walking with quick, light steps

Traduction: qui marche d’un pas léger

the ability to understand something

Traduction: compréhension

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

Traduction: quelle galère

to make it possible for something to happen

Traduction: ouvrir la voie à

a dried flower bud used as a spice

Traduction: clou de girofle

to honor an event or place by being present

Traduction: honorer de sa présence

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

Traduction: superstitieux

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

Traduction: discret

to indicate or suggest something

Traduction: témoigner de

a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

Traduction: mélancolie

to ask for information or details

Traduction: se renseigner

moving quickly with light, springy steps

Traduction: bondissant

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

Traduction: report

an emphatic way of saying no, especially to something you strongly refuse

Traduction: pas question

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

Traduction: confier

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

Traduction: très bien

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

Traduction: monseigneur

a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

Traduction: barbare

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

Traduction: compiler

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

Traduction: superstition

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

Traduction: séduire

separated from the rest by cutting

Traduction: coupé

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

Traduction: prendre les devants sur

an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

Traduction: mon Dieu !

to make someone or something alive again after death or unconsciousness

Traduction: ramener à la vie