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intricate / ˈɪntrɪkɪt / adjective having many parts intricate machinery an intricate [=complex] design/pattern The movie has an intricate plot. The intricate parts of an antique watch — intricately adverb intricately woven fabric an intricately …
up to par /ˈʌp tə ˈpɑr/ idiom : good enough : as good as expected or wanted She was checking to see if his work was up to par. — usually used in negative statements His …
Toss and turn / ˈtɔs ən ˈtɚn/ idiom to move about and turn over in bed because you are unable to sleep She was tossing and turning all night.
Gagnant : gagnant: adj. Qui gagne. Bellec n’avait pas les numéros gagnants du tiercé. gagnant: n. Marie-Tévy est une des gagnantes, une des personnes qui ont gagné. gagne-pain n.m. invariable …
Concerted /kənˈsɚt̬ɪd/ adjective always used before a noun done in a planned and deliberate way usually by several or many people They made a concerted effort to make her feel welcome. The …
loop /lup/ noun [count] 1 a . a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over …
occasionnellement : adv. Dans de rares circonstances. Il ne pleut ici qu’occasionnellement.
occasionnel : adj. Qui arrive par hasard. La région est très sèche, il n’y tombe que quelques averses occasionnelles.
Occasion : n. f. Circonstance qui vient à propos et permet de faire une chose. Mme Hespel n’a jamais eu l’occasion de rencontrer le docteur Séverac. Julie a organisé un …
Applaud /əˈplɑd/ verb 1 to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise [no object] The audience stood and applauded [=clapped] at the end of the show. [+ …
