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crease /ˈkris/ noun 1 a [count] : a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper) He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp. …
klaxon : n. m. Avertisseur sonore. Pierre Séverac donne toujours un coup de klaxon dans les virages, quand il roule sur les petites routes en Dordogne.
under way /ˌʌndɚ’weɪ/ adverb 1 . in or into motion The train has had to stop briefly, but it should be under way again soon. The ship finally got under way. 2 …
obtenir: v. Obtenir quelque chose, c’est réussir à se le faire accorder, à se le faire donner. Nathalie a obtenu la permission de rentrer tard. David a obtenu de ses …
stellar /ˈstɛlɚ/ adjective 1 technical : of or relating to the stars stellar light the rate of stellar expansion 2 [more stellar; most stellar] : very good : EXCELLENT The movie has a stellar cast. a stellar performance
obéissance : n. f. Le fait d’obéir. Mamie Lou a récompensé Claire de son obéissance.
awkward /ˈɔkwɚd/ adjective 1 a . not graceful : Clumsy She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. 1 b . lacking …
obéissant : adj. Qui obéit volontiers. Diane est une chienne très obéissante.
mass transit /ˈmæsˈtrænzɪt/ noun [noncount] the system that is used for moving large numbers of people on buses, trains, etc. The mayor is trying to encourage more commuters to use mass …
obéir : Obéir à quelqu’un, c’est faire ce qu’il ordonne. Julie n’obéit pas toujours à sa mère. Angèle sait se faire obéir.
