The Devil's Advocate : vocabulaire anglais

the state of being weak, delicate, or easily broken

Traduction: fragilité

to press or stamp a design into a surface so that it stands out

Traduction: gaufrer

a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain

Traduction: opiacé

to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments

Traduction: reprendre possession de

a foolish or easily fooled person

Traduction: imbécile

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

Traduction: restes

to make a loud cry like an elephant

Traduction: barir

to move in a smooth, wave-like way

Traduction: onduler

having a rich, sweet taste or smell

Traduction: succulent

not important or relevant in a particular situation

Traduction: sans importance

the front edge of a step or stair

Traduction: nez de marche

a sudden, unpredictable change in mood or behavior

Traduction: caprice

in a way that follows a constitution or the law

Traduction: constitutionnellement

not harmful or offensive

Traduction: inoffensif

to take or use more than your fair share of something

Traduction: accaparer

a brief smell that you notice for a moment

Traduction: bouffée

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

Traduction: découpe de la viande

a person who has leprosy

Traduction: lépreux

to relate to or be connected with something

Traduction: concerner

to carry or haul something, especially with effort

Traduction: porter

the act of cutting food into small cubes

Traduction: couper en dés

a person who is expected to be somewhere but is not there

Traduction: absent

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

Traduction: déchiquetage

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

Traduction: se procurer

strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign

Traduction: militant

a person who believes in humanism and supports human dignity, reason, and tolerance

Traduction: humaniste

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

Traduction: qui tourne

strong enthusiasm and energy for something you believe in

Traduction: zèle

relating to an ovary

Traduction: ovarien

one of the two organs in a woman's body that produce eggs

Traduction: ovaire

the surgical removal of the foreskin from a boy or man

Traduction: circoncision

to make a process or task happen faster

Traduction: accélérer

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

Traduction: langoureux

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

Traduction: immaculé

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

Traduction: organisation

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

Traduction: huissier

to make someone feel extreme fear

Traduction: terrifier

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

Traduction: ouï-dire

covered with a protective outer layer

Traduction: gainé

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

Traduction: devin

to express something in a particular way

Traduction: formuler

to feel or show great joy

Traduction: se réjouir

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

Traduction: hallucination

a small fault or flaw

Traduction: imperfection

great sadness or suffering

Traduction: malheur

the natural color and appearance of a person's face skin

Traduction: teint

a legal decision that someone is not guilty

Traduction: acquittement

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

Traduction: belle-fille

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

Traduction: désossage

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

Traduction: présenter une pétition

a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

Traduction: chapiteau

strong religious devotion or reverence

Traduction: piété

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

Traduction: ajourner

to marry again

Traduction: se remarier

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

Traduction: pelotage

a back door, especially one used as a secondary entrance

Traduction: porte de derrière

the desire to harm someone or to do something wrong

Traduction: malveillance

to prove that a statement, theory, or claim is false

Traduction: réfuter

existing, happening, or found under the earth's surface

Traduction: souterrain

made invalid or no longer legally effective

Traduction: annulé

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

Traduction: cardage

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

Traduction: infidélité

feeling unhappy because someone has something you want

Traduction: envieux

making quick, sharp movements

Traduction: saccadé

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

Traduction: conférer

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

Traduction: avancer lentement

serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

Traduction: péril

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

Traduction: kasher

showing very excited, restless, or out-of-control energy

Traduction: maniaque

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

Traduction: ouf

locked with a key

Traduction: fermé à clé

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

Traduction: félicitation

a book or list of important or famous people

Traduction: annuaire des personnalités