L'étranger (Chap. VI) Flashcards by C L | Brainscape

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Surplomber

A

to overhang; overlook

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S’éloigner

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to draw away, move away, go away

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le cabanon

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cabin, hut

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insoutenable

A

unbearable, indefensible

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un éclat

A

sliver, shard; brilliance, flash

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être d’aplomb

l’aplomb (masc.)

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to be steady

balance, self-assurance

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à frais commun

A

shared/common expense

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La Brasse

A

breaststroke

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étaler

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to spread, spread out

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Remonter

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to go back up, to ride up; to cheer up

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Secouer

A

to shake, mix

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visqueux

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sticky, slimy; smarmy

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à plat ventre

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flat on your stomach

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Pendant que

A

While

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regagner

A

to win back; to return to

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s’étendre

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to spread out, stretch; extend

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écarter

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to move aside, take away, divert

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faire la planche

A

to float on your back

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Au large

A

offshore, out at sea