Monday, July 15, 2013

papillote

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papillote nf   definition  image translation: 1. paper wrapper, foil; curling paper 2. ( by extension ) curl etymology: from ...
Thursday, July 11, 2013

parages

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parages nm pl    definition  image translation: environs. vicinity,  waters etymology:   from Latin paries – wall synonyms: abo...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

acculer

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acculer   v   definition  image translation: to corner, drive someone to etymology: á + cul synonyms: astreindre , cerner , contr...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

chamailler

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se chamailler v    definition  image translation: to bicker, squabble etymology:   uncertain synonym s: attaquer, chicaner , embêt...
Monday, July 8, 2013

guindé

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guindé adj  definition  image translation: starchy, stiff, awkward, unnatural etymology : from guinder –to hoist, lift up; from Gem...
Sunday, July 7, 2013

alezan

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alezan adj   definition  image translation: chestnut (of horses) etymology: from Arabic al hasan – the beautiful synonyms: br...
Saturday, July 6, 2013

brouter

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brouter v   definition  image translation: to graze, crop, browse, nibble etymology: from Old French broster  — to sprout, bud, of...
Friday, July 5, 2013

huppé

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huppé   nf    definition  image translation: hoopoe (bird) huppé   adj definition  image translation:    1. crested    2. posh ...
Thursday, July 4, 2013

volute

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volute nf   definition  image translation: scroll, curl; smoke ring, wreath etymology:  from Italian  voluta – scroll from Latin ...
Wednesday, July 3, 2013

chapelier

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chapelier nm   definition  image translation: hatter, milliner etymology: from chapeau – hat synonyms: modiste examples: Ba...
Tuesday, July 2, 2013

trembloter

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trembloter v   definition  image translation: to quiver, flicker, waver tremblotement nm flickering etymology : frequentative of...
Monday, July 1, 2013

huche

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huche  nm   definition  image translation: bread box, bread bin, wooden chest etymology:  from Late Latin hutica – chest synonym...
Sunday, June 30, 2013

vedette

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vedette nf  definition  image translation: sentinel, observer , look-out en vedette – on guard duty note: vedette also means a sta...
Saturday, June 29, 2013

amadouer

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amadouer v   definition  image translation: to coax, wheedle, win over etymology:   uncertain synonyms: apaiser,  apprivoiser , a...
Friday, June 28, 2013

magot

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magot nm definition  image translation: 1. hoard, booty, nest egg 2. grotesque Chinese porcelain figurine 3. Barbary ape; an ugly s...