04.05.2022 Flashcards

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  1. (omnipresent, everywhere) -> omniprésent

2. (widespread) -> répandu

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ubiquitous (adj)

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  1. (old-fashioned but charming)

2. (strange, curious)

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quaint (adj)

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A perfect example of a quality ; an example of excellence

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Paragon (noun)

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(allow, consent to) -> accepter

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To countenance [sth]

/ˈkaʊntɪnəns/

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(visibly disconcerted) -> mal à l’aise

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Out of countenance

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  1. (agriculture : gather grain) -> glaner
  2. figurative (discover slowly) (une information) -> glaner, apprendre que
  3. figurative (gather bit by bit) -> (figuré) récolter, amasser, grappiler
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To glean [sth]

To glean that

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  1. (be happy about, enjoy) -> (soutenu, littéraire) se délecter de, se réjouir de, savourer
  2. (enjoy oneself) -> s’amuser, faire la fête
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To revel in [sth]

To revel

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