French Vocabulary Illustrated

rabrouer v definition image translation: to snub, rebuff, reprimand etymology: from Old French brouer — to scold synon...

coup de boutoir nm   definition image translation: assault, battering, impact, stab; verbal assault boutoir   nm snout (of...

comice n m definition image translation: meeting (of electors) comice agricole nm agricultural show/fair, farmers...

galoubet nm definition image translation: three-hole pipe, early flute etymology: from Occitan, related to Occitan galaubi...

longe   nf definition image translation: lead rope, lead rein, climbing rope note:   longe,  different etymology ,  also can mea...

levain nm definition image translation: leaven, starter dough,   yeast; germ etymology: from Latin levamen — alleviat...

gabelou nm definition image translation: agent of la gabelle , the salt tax; (by extension) any customs agent etymology...

parer v definition image translation: to decorate, adorn, bedeck, dress, endow, clothe, prepare See also parer (se protéger...

parer v definition image translation: to parry (fencing), block, protect, shield (oneself) See also:   parade — parry; parer ...

pioncer v definition image translation: ( informal ) to sleep, snooze, kip (UK) etymology:   from slang piau —bed, pe...

chevau-léger nm definition image translation: light cavalryman etymology: cheval + léger. Arising the 15th and 16th ce...

guéret nm definition image translation: fallow land etymology : from Latin vervactum — fallow synonyms: champ, jachèr...

bémol nm definition image translation: ( music ) flat, flat sign; moderation bémoliser v ( music ) to make flat; sweeten,...

dièse nm definition image translation: (music) sharp, sharp sign alternatively dièze etymology: from Latin diesis — a...