Now You See Me: Now You Don't : vocabulaire anglais

to control something so completely that other people cannot use it or take part in it

Traduction: monopoliser

extremely beautiful or attractive

Traduction: ravissant

a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space

Traduction: trappe

to put someone into a hypnotic state

Traduction: hypnotiser

good enough, but not very good

Traduction: passable

to start talking about a difficult or sensitive subject

Traduction: aborder

not going as planned; wrong or badly off course

Traduction: de travers

to be suitable or appropriate for something

Traduction: convenir à

a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods

Traduction: trafiquant

a person who breeds and cares for animals

Traduction: éleveur

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

Traduction: restes

to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force it to surrender

Traduction: assiéger

to distribute something again in a different way

Traduction: redistribuer

a warning or condition that limits or changes something

Traduction: réserve

the general meaning or main point of something, especially a speech or document

Traduction: sens

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Traduction: insatiable

extremely painful or hard to endure

Traduction: atroce

the front edge of a step or stair

Traduction: nez de marche

to sell something for less than a competitor

Traduction: vendre moins cher que; saper

to braid hair or other flexible material

Traduction: tresser

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

Traduction: a dissimulé dans sa paume

calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

Traduction: assurance

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

Traduction: fasciner

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

Traduction: opacification

an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

Traduction: répercussion

to talk a lot in a casual, lively way

Traduction: bavarder

a way of speaking or using words, especially in a particular group or field

Traduction: langage

skill and control in using your hands or body

Traduction: dextérité

the act of pretending to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

Traduction: usurpation d’identité

to value something very highly

Traduction: estimer beaucoup

turned or operated by a crank

Traduction: à manivelle

to defeat someone or something completely

Traduction: vaincre

having a dull surface that does not reflect much light

Traduction: mat

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

Traduction: déchiquetage

a lie or false statement

Traduction: mensonge

a set of cards used for fortune-telling

Traduction: tarot

showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

Traduction: de mauvais goût

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

Traduction: démasquer

willing to obey other people and accept their control

Traduction: soumis

a person who regularly smokes marijuana

Traduction: stoner

a person who feels different from the people around them and does not fit in easily

Traduction: inadapté

a disappointing or annoying situation

Traduction: galère

a unit used for measuring the weight of gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams

Traduction: carat

too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable

Traduction: exagéré

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

Traduction: éblouir

a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places

Traduction: pickpocket

a member of a people from southern Africa

Traduction: zoulou

a round fruit with a thick red skin and many juicy red seeds inside

Traduction: grenade

a device with a heavy blade that cuts off a person's head

Traduction: guillotine

quick and light in movement or action; agile

Traduction: agile

covered with a protective outer layer

Traduction: gainé

a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

Traduction: bavard

a large French country house or castle

Traduction: château

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

Traduction: burin

the act of keeping horses in stables

Traduction: hébergement en écurie

a small fault or flaw

Traduction: imperfection

a small but important difference in meaning, feeling, or sound

Traduction: nuance

a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier

Traduction: cavalier

to do something too much or too intensely

Traduction: exagérer

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

Traduction: séduire; attirer

having a pattern of squares or checks

Traduction: à carreaux

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

Traduction: éclat

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

Traduction: pelotage

to leave a place you have been using or living in

Traduction: quitter

a temporary frame of metal poles and boards used by workers to reach high places

Traduction: échafaudage

the Dutch language as spoken in Belgium

Traduction: flamand

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

Traduction: illicite; interdit

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

Traduction: médiums

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

Traduction: attachement

the act of lending something to someone

Traduction: prêt

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

Traduction: cardage

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

Traduction: monstrueux

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

Traduction: salopette