French Vocabulary Illustrated

contrecarrer v definition image translation: to thwart, oppose,, foil, stymie etymology: contre — against + carre — edge synonyms:...

apanage nm definition image translation: feudal property; prerogative, privilege etymology:  from Old French apaner — to nourish wi...

canicule nf definition image translation:  heat wave, dog days etymology:  from Latin diēs caniculārēs — dog days  from canicula — ...

pelage nm definition image translation: coat (of an animal), fur note: also denotes the act of peeling, skinning etymology:   fr...

cécité nf definition image translation: blindness etymology:  from Lztin caecitas —  blindness synonyms:  alexie, aveuglement ...

chagrin nm definition image translation: shagreen leather, grainy hide, such as from a mule, ass, horse, etc., used in leatherwork and ...

majorat nm definition image translation: entailment note: entailment involves instructions for the succession of inherited land e...

musette nf definition image translation: 1. accordion 2.  sack, feed bag, shoulder bag note:  also means popular dance, public danc...

marquise nf definition image translation: glass or metal canopy, glass awning, train-shed roof etymology: from marquise , the noblew...

porche  nm definition image translation: portico,  covered entrance, side entrance, porch etymology:  from Latin porticos — portico ...

larguer v definition image translation: ( esp. nautical ) release, disengage, unfasten, jettison, leave behind, abandon vent largue  ...

maillet nm definition image translation: mallet etymology:  from mail — maul, from Latin malleus — hammer synonyms: batte, maill...

oindre v definition image translation: anoint; oil, grease oction nf anointing, unction etymology:  from Latin ungere — anoint ...

libellule nf definition image translation: dragonfly etymology:  from Latin libellus — little book, explained by the insects holdin...

aumônier nm definition image translation: chaplain; ( formerly ) ecclesiastical officer whose function was to distrute alms to the poor...

madré   adj definition image translation: crafty, wily etymology: from French madre — stains, colorations in wood, from Old High Ger...