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a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

guitare

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

lourd

to give someone what they need

aider

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cheval

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

faire mal

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

interprète

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

genre

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

soulever

to secure something with a lock or seal

verrouiller

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

perdu

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

mécanicien

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

réparer

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

message

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

mètre

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

mile

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

rater

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

payer

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

pilote

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

monter

protected from any danger

sûr

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

envoyer

at a pace that is not fast

lentement

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

quelque chose

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

naviguer

to reach for something and hold it

prendre

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

guichet

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

essayer

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

éteindre

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

violon

covered with or full of water or another liquid

humide

in or to all parts of the world

dans le monde entier

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accident

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

bras

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

arriver

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

athlète

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

facture

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

bouton

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

gâteau

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

échecs

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

intelligent

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

coût

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

dangereux

all things, events, etc.

tout

in an easy, effortless, and correct manner

couramment

to move or travel through the air

voler

magnificent in size and appearance

grandiose

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

photographie

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

vert