Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 23

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

préhensile

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

préhension

existing or available in large quantities

abondant

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

surabondant

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

mettre à la retraite

treating others as if one is superior to them

dédaigneux

not done in a complete or thorough way

superficiel

an amount that is more than necessary

caractère superflu

beyond what is necessary or required

superflu

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

enflammé, brûlant

by walking or on foot

à pied

previously mentioned or spoken of

susdit, susmentionné, susnommé

once again, but in a new or different manner

de nouveau

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

tablette de cheminée

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

tablette de cheminée

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

acariâtre, grincheux

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

poser des questions sur

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

frisotter, friser

to form or shape small, tight curls

friser, frisotter