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cluster /ˈklʌstɚ/ noun [count] : a group of things or people that are close together a flower cluster a cluster of cottages along the shore A small cluster of people had gathered at the scene …
man’s best friend /ˈmænzˈbɛstˈfrɛnd/ idiom used to refer to a dog or to dogs as a group She devotes her life to helping man’s best friend.
Saigner : v. Perdre du sang. Marie-Tévy est tombée par terre et elle saigne du nez. Saigner un animal, c’est l’égorger pour qu’il perde son sang, jusqu’à ce qu’il meure. …
lethargic /ləˈθɑrʤɪk/ adjective : feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things The patient is weak and lethargic. — sometimes used figuratively a sluggish and lethargic economy
Saisir : v. Attraper avec la main, rapidement ou avec force. Le gardien de but a saisi la balle. Mme Bellec s’est saisie d’un couteau, elle l’a pris. Saisir l’occasion, …
Sage-femme : n.f. Femme dont le métier est d’aider les femmes à accoucher. C’est une sage-femme qui a accouché Sophie Pelletier.
makeover /ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/ noun [count] : the act or process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness of someone or something The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a …
referee /ˌrɛfəˈri/ noun : a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport a football/soccer referee
Sage : adj. Réfléchi et raisonnable. Autrefois, Denis Prost ne pensait qu’à s’amuser ; il devient plus sage en vieillissant. Un enfant sage, c’est un enfant calme et obéissant. Mme Bellec …
transaction /trænˈzækʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another business/commercial transactions The entire transaction took place over …
