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bells and whistles /ˈbɛlz ən ˈwɪsəlz/ noun [plural] informal parts and features that are useful or appealing but not essential or necessary : FRILLS The car was equipped with all the bells and whistles you could …
Habile : adj. Une personne habile, c’est une personne qui se sert de ses mains d’une manière efficace, rapide et intelligente. Le prestidigitateur était très habile. Angèle aime bien bricoler, …
Jadis : adv. Autrefois, il y a longtemps. Jadis, les hommes portaient des perruques.
tantrum /ˈtæntrəm/ noun [count] : an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws …
cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ noun [count] a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, …
habituellement : adv. La plupart du temps, généralement. Habituellement, Antoine raccompagne Yves jusqu’au château.
lousy /ˈlaʊzi/ adjective informal 1 . bad or poor She got lousy grades in high school. I like the work, but the pay is lousy. He was a lousy husband. of poor quality : not good or …
wear out / ˈwɛr ˈaʊt/ phrasal verb 1 wear (someone) out or wear out (someone) : to make (someone) tired All that work in the yard yesterday really wore me out. She was worn out [=exhausted] from exercising. 2 wear out or wear …
Abandonner : v. Laisser quelque chose dont on ne veut plus : Alex a abandonné son vieux vélo à son frère. Yves abandonne son livre pour aller jouer. Nathalie a abandonné son …
Disposition /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal He always had a cheerful/nervous disposition. [=temperament, personality] It’s nice to work with someone who has such a sunny disposition. [=who …
