Superman : vocabulaire anglais

to guess that something is true without having proof

Traduction: supposer

to write down spoken words or sounds

Traduction: transcrire

a word or phrase that adds detail to another word or phrase

Traduction: modificateur

having rabies

Traduction: enragé

to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is

Traduction: surestimer

to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially

Traduction: céder

the bending or curving of something under pressure

Traduction: flambage

in a morally right or acceptable way

Traduction: éthiquement

time set aside for children or animals to play

Traduction: temps de jeu

physical strength, especially when seen as more important than intelligence

Traduction: force physique

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

Traduction: faire la moue

a mischievous child

Traduction: lutin

a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect

Traduction: coup de tonnerre

an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code

Traduction: transgression

to drink something in small amounts

Traduction: siroter

to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

Traduction: réquisitionner

a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

Traduction: cynique

practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

Traduction: sens pratique

to destroy completely

Traduction: anéantir

to make someone a slave, or force people to work without freedom

Traduction: réduire en esclavage

stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

Traduction: prude; guindé

the act of making a sound or device silent

Traduction: mise en sourdine

a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

Traduction: adverbe

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

Traduction: optique

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

Traduction: certes

the part of a Muslim household where women lived separately from men

Traduction: harem

difficult to control, because of bad behavior or wild energy

Traduction: indiscipliné

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

Traduction: étouffant

the act of combing hair

Traduction: peignage

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

Traduction: prendre de haut

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

Traduction: burin

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

Traduction: étouffer

a bird that hunts and eats other animals

Traduction: rapace

written or marked lightly with a pencil

Traduction: écrit au crayon

a device that throws objects by using a sudden release of force

Traduction: catapulte

a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

Traduction: vortex

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

Traduction: mort

the act of forcing something on someone, or something that feels like an unwanted burden

Traduction: imposition

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

Traduction: désossage

to try to get someone’s approval by praising them too much

Traduction: flatter

a short pause in activity or noise

Traduction: accalmie

the state of being kept in prison

Traduction: incarcération

to a very great degree; deeply

Traduction: profondément

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

Traduction: affacturage

a soft, wet, pulpy mass

Traduction: bouillie; pâte molle

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

Traduction: tendu

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

Traduction: obséder

based on instinct or a feeling rather than careful reasoning

Traduction: intuitif

to find out something for certain

Traduction: établir

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

Traduction: microscopique

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

Traduction: caresse

to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

Traduction: tituber; stupéfier

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

Traduction: youpi

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

Traduction: apaiser

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

Traduction: pénitentiaire

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

Traduction: opossum

an opening or gap, especially in a machine or camera

Traduction: ouverture

very unpleasant or annoying

Traduction: odieux

a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

Traduction: mêlée

making quick, sharp movements

Traduction: saccadé

something that is different from what is normal or expected

Traduction: anomalie

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

Traduction: martien

not active or growing for a period of time

Traduction: dormant

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

Traduction: repriser

a close friend or companion

Traduction: copain

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

Traduction: enveloppe

relating to dogs or similar animals

Traduction: canin

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

Traduction: hors de question

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

Traduction: va te faire voir

relating to the main point or center of something

Traduction: focal

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

Traduction: beignet

locked with a key

Traduction: fermé à clé

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

Traduction: félicitation

to light something up or make it brighter

Traduction: éclairer