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Framework

framework /ˈfreɪmˌwɚk/  noun 1 . the basic structure of something These influences threaten the very framework of our society. 2. a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something The …

Stupefy

stupefy /ˈstupəˌfaɪ/  verb [+ object]  to shock or surprise (someone) very much : to cause (someone) to become confused or unable to think clearly — usually used as (be) stupefied I was stupefied by their decision.

fade

Fade: adj. Qui n’a pas beaucoup de goût. Cette purée est fade, elle n’est pas assez salée. Sans éclat. La robe de Mme Bellec est d’une couleur fade.

klaxon

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.

Crease

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. …

obtenir

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 …

Under way

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 …

stellar

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