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each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonyme

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homophone

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

droite

not ill, injured, or in a bad state

bien

to have a particular meaning or represent something

signifier, vouloir dire

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

ventilateur

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

lunettes

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parc

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banque

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

compter sur, se fier à

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

costume

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

manquer, rater

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

genre, type

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

sorte

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

point

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

train

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

frais, fraîche

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

route

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

ramer, nager

including every part, member, etc.

entier

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

trou

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

morceau

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paix

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

fleur

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

farine

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

naviguer, voguer

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

ventes, chiffre d'affaires

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vendre

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

cellule

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

qui s’ennuie

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands

attraper, prendre

to pay someone to do a job

embaucher, engager

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

paire

a female servant

femme de chambre, femme de ménage, domestique

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

taille

in a voice that can be heard clearly

à haute voix, fort

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

écrire

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

date

more than what is needed and not currently in use

supplémentaire, de rechange

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en (bonne) forme

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mer

a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt

tablier, robe sans manches

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

reveneur, pourvoyeur

free from any stain or dirt

immaculé, impeccable

extremely busy and chaotic

mouvementé

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

d'esprit similaire, ayant des opinions similaires

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

calme

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

courtoisie, cour

with no one or nothing else involved

seulement

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet, gilet de costume

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

garde-manger

a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease

tout confort

a toilet or bathroom

toilettes

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

au charme désuet, au charme suranné

excessively delicate or affected

prétentieux, affecté

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

confortable