15.07.2022 Flashcards

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(rising again, coming back up)
-> growing and becoming more popular, after a period of quietness
—> renaissant

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resurgent (adj)

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to kill a lot of people in a cruel or violent way

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to slaughter (verb)

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To separate from someone, or end a relationship with them

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To part from (phrasal verb)

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(be upset, worry)
-> to worry about something, especially when there is no need
—-> se tracasser, se faire du souci, s’inquiéter

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To fret

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doing things in a secret and often dishonest or unfair way

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sneaky (adj)

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  1. (assemble, collate)
    -> to put all the separate parts of an object into the correct order or position
    —> monter, assembler

figurative (make coherent)
-> reconstituer

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To piece (sth) together

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a process, usually a harmful one, in which something gradually but continuously gets worse or better

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downward spiral

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a false idea or belief, especially one that a lot of people believe it’s true
-> idée fausse

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fallacy

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