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What is ‘le chevalier’?

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The knight

Represents a noble warrior in medieval society.

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What is ‘le cheval de travail’?

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The workhorse

A horse used for labor rather than for riding.

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What is ‘l’écuyer’?

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The squire

A young man training to become a knight.

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What does ‘la lance’ refer to?

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The lance

A long weapon used by knights in jousting.

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What is ‘le bouclier’?

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Escudo

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What does ‘l’épée’ mean?

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The sword

A weapon used for fighting, often associated with knights.

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What is ‘le moulin à vent’?

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Molino de viente

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What are ‘les ailes (du moulin)’?

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The wings (of the mill)

The rotating blades of a windmill.

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What does ‘le géant’ refer to?

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Gigante

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What does ‘lutter contre’ mean?

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Luchar en contra de

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What is ‘la noblesse’?

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The nobility

A social class possessing hereditary titles.

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What is ‘le roman de chevalerie’?

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The chivalric novel

A literary genre featuring knights and their adventures.

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What does ‘devenir chevalier’ mean?

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To become a knight

The process of being initiated into knighthood.

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What does ‘mourir’ mean?

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To die

The end of life.

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What is ‘le décès’?

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The death

The act of dying or the event of one’s death.

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What does ‘la date du décès’ refer to?

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The date of death

The specific day when someone passed away.

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What is ‘l’héritage’?

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Herencia

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What does ‘hériter’ mean?

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To inherit

To receive property or rights from a deceased person.

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What is ‘le fondateur’?

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The founder

A person who establishes an institution or organization.

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What does ‘la fondation’ refer to?

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The foundation

An institution created to provide support or funding.

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What does ‘établir’ mean?

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To establish

To set up or create something.

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What does ‘célèbre / illustre’ mean?

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Famous / illustrious

Well-known or celebrated for achievements.

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What does ‘charmant’ mean?

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Charming

Pleasing or delightful in appearance or manner.

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What is ‘authentique’?

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Authentic

Genuine and not false or copied.

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What does 'pittoresque' mean?
Picturesque ## Footnote Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
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Fill in the blank: 'Ça ______ le coup.'
valoir ## Footnote Indicates something is worth the effort or trouble.
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What does 'drôle / comique' refer to?
Funny / comical ## Footnote Something that causes laughter or amusement.
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What is 'la folie'?
The madness ## Footnote A state of being mentally ill or irrational.
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What does 'être fou' mean?
To be crazy ## Footnote To exhibit irrational behavior or thoughts.
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What does 'évoquer la folie' mean?
To evoke madness ## Footnote To bring to mind or suggest insanity.
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What is 'la loyauté'?
Loyalty ## Footnote A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
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Fill in the blank: 'Fidèle / _______.'
infidèle ## Footnote Refers to being loyal or unfaithful.
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What is 'l’amitié'?
Friendship ## Footnote A close and trusting relationship between individuals.
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What does 'partager' mean?
To share ## Footnote To give a portion of something to others.
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What is 'une obsession'?
An obsession ## Footnote An idea or thought that continually preoccupies a person's mind.
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What does 'être obsédé par quelque chose' mean?
Estar obsesionado por algo
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What does 'les rêves deviennent réalité' mean?
Se cumplen los suenos
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What are 'chimères'?
Quimeras
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What is 'L’Ingénieux gentilhomme Don Quichotte de la Manche'?
The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha ## Footnote A famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
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What does 'la chef-d’œuvre' mean?
The masterpiece ## Footnote A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
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What is 'l’œuvre illustre / célèbre'?
The illustrious / famous work ## Footnote A well-known and celebrated piece of art or literature.
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What is 'le leitmotiv'?
The leitmotif ## Footnote A recurring theme or idea in a musical or literary work.
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What does 'faire allusion à / faire référence à' mean?
To allude to / to refer to ## Footnote To suggest or mention indirectly.
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What is 'la publicité'?
The advertising ## Footnote The activity of promoting products or services.
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What does 'l’annonce' mean?
The announcement ## Footnote A public declaration or notification.
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What is 'le slogan'?
The slogan ## Footnote A memorable phrase used in advertising.
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What does 'promouvoir' mean?
To promote ## Footnote To support or actively encourage a cause or product.
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What is 'la scène'?
The scene ## Footnote A particular place or setting in a narrative.
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What does 'se produit / se déroule' mean?
Takes place / unfolds ## Footnote Describes the occurrence of events in a narrative.
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What is 'scène célèbre de combat'?
Celebre escena de la Lucha
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What is 'la vieille ville'?
The old town ## Footnote A historic part of a city, often with preserved architecture.
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What does 'ruelles' mean?
Callejuelas
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What is 'enchanteur / le charme'?
Encantadores
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What does 'le loisir / le temps libre' mean?
Leisure / free time ## Footnote Time spent away from work or duties.
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What does 'se reposer / se détendre' mean?
Relajar se Descansar
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What is 'le repos'?
The rest ## Footnote A period of inactivity or relaxation.
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What is 'l’héroïsme'?
Heroism ## Footnote The qualities or attributes of a hero.
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What does 'la bravoure / être brave' mean?
Bravery / to be brave ## Footnote The quality of being courageous.
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What is 'le courage / être courageux'?
Courage / to be courageous ## Footnote The ability to confront fear or adversity.
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Fill in the blank: 'Ça ______ le coup.'
vaut ## Footnote Indicates that something is worth the effort or trouble.
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What does 'j’ai eu l’occasion de' mean?
Tenido la opportunidad
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What does 'attirer les touristes' mean?
To attract tourists ## Footnote The act of drawing visitors to a location.
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What does 'mettre en valeur / être mis en valeur' mean?
Estar puesto de relieve Poner de relieve
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What are 'conteurs (raconter des contes)'?
Cuentacuentos
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What does 'traversé par' mean?
Crossed by ## Footnote To be intersected or passed through.
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What does 'au début' mean?
At the beginning ## Footnote Refers to the initial part of a narrative.
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What are 'vêtements'?
Clothes ## Footnote Items worn to cover the body.
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What does 'ne semble pas convaincu' mean?
No parece convencido
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What is the feminine form of 'professeur'?
Professeure ## Footnote Refers to a female teacher or professor.
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What are 'activités'?
Activities ## Footnote Various actions or tasks engaged in for enjoyment or purpose.
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Somnolé de 'l’amour et du romantisme' mean?
Simbolo de amor y del romantismo
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What is 'œuvre louée / célèbre'?
Lauded / famous work ## Footnote A piece recognized for its quality and significance.
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What does 's’amuser' mean?
To have fun ## Footnote Engaging in enjoyable activities.
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What does 'fidèle' mean?
Faithful ## Footnote Loyal and devoted to someone or something.
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What are 'génies fous'?
Mad geniuses ## Footnote Individuals with exceptional intelligence who display eccentric behavior.
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What are 'leurs désirs'?
Their desires ## Footnote The wants or aspirations of individuals.
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What does 'symboliser' mean?
To symbolize ## Footnote To represent or stand for something else.
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What is 'le jeu de mots'?
The pun ## Footnote A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings.
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What does 'nous avons appris que' mean?
Nos enteramos de que
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What is 'le héros'?
The hero ## Footnote The main character in a story, often admired for bravery.
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What does 'le message' mean?
The message ## Footnote The underlying theme or main point conveyed in a work.
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