French song Flashcards
What is the meaning of ‘cruche’?
Jug or pitcher (literal)
Also means silly, naive person (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘cruche’ used in a sentence.
Je remplis la cruche d’eau. (I fill the jug with water.)
What is the meaning of ‘percée’?
An opening, breakthrough (literal)
Also means progress, success (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘percée’ used in a sentence.
Cette chercheuse a fait une percée scientifique majeure. (This researcher made a major scientific breakthrough.)
What does ‘craquelé(e)’ mean?
Cracked (literal)
Can also mean worn out, broken emotionally (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘craquelé(e)’ used in a sentence.
Le sol est craquelé à cause de la sécheresse. (The ground is cracked due to the drought.)
What is the meaning of ‘liesse’?
A state of collective joy and celebration
Provide an example of ‘liesse’ used in a sentence.
La liesse dans les rues après la victoire était incroyable. (The joy in the streets after the victory was incredible.)
What does the verb ‘traquer’ mean?
To track or hunt down (literal)
Also means to relentlessly pursue something (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘traquer’ used in a sentence.
Les paparazzis traquent les célébrités sans relâche. (The paparazzi relentlessly chase celebrities.)
What is the meaning of ‘collier’?
A necklace (literal)
Also refers to a collar (for animals) and can metaphorically mean control/restraint
Provide an example of ‘collier’ used in a sentence.
Elle porte un collier en or. (She wears a gold necklace.)
What does the reflexive verb ‘s’abrutir’ mean?
To make oneself dull, numb, or exhausted
Provide an example of ‘s’abrutir’ used in a sentence.
Il s’abrutit devant la télé toute la journée. (He numbs himself in front of the TV all day.)
What is the meaning of ‘ruche’?
A beehive (literal)
Can also refer to a busy, lively place or community (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘ruche’ used in a sentence.
Cette école est une vraie ruche d’idées nouvelles. (This school is a real hive of new ideas.)
What does ‘miettes’ mean?
Crumbs (literal)
Also refers to small remnants, fragments (figurative)
Provide an example of ‘miettes’ used in a sentence.
Il y a des miettes partout sur la table. (There are crumbs all over the table.)
