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3018 words, in teaching order
accoterto lean; to support, to rest (on); to equal
Verb
craquelincracker (biscuit); a type of brioche that is filled with nib sugar
Noun
attentistewait-and-see (prudent and opportunistic)
Adjective
bobonnedear, honey; missus, wife, partner
Noun
velouterto give (something) a velvety finish; to soften, make smooth
Verb
mariolesomeone who is intelligent and astute
Noun
fourbuworn out; exhausted
Adjective
traboulea covered passageway that connects two streets
Noun
inextinguibleinextinguishable; unquenchable; uncontrollable, unstoppable
Adjective
rééligiblereeligible (eligible to be re-elected)
Adjective
centripètecentripetal (directed or moving towards a centre); centripetal
Adjective
relouerto rerent, relet; to sublet
Verb
braipitch (dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar)
Noun
rétamerto tin-plate again; to wear out; to fall on the ground spectacularly; to fail spectacularly
Verb
houspillerto chide or scold someone harshly, usually accompanied by pulling and shaking, berate; to criticise; to rebuke, reprehend; to mistreat, torment, mob; to cause worry or distress
Verb
chifferag; drip (person of weak character)
Noun
cochonnetpiglet, young pig; jack, jack-ball
Noun
enferrerto pierce with the end of a sword or a bayonet or the like
Verb
heurtoirdoorknocker, knocker; buffer, bumper
Noun
caravaningthe recreational activity of temporarily living in a caravan or similar accommodation
Noun
théierCamellia sinensis, tea tree
Noun
éraillerto scratch, tear; to make (the voice) hoarse
Verb
chiconchicon; witloof (edible chicory bud)
Noun