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a strong desire to do or have something

addiction, dépendance

an assertive and authoritative appeal for something to be done promptly

demande, exigence

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

différence

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

preuves

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existence

to become larger in amount or size

augmenter, accroître

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

intérêt

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

besoin

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsession

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

croyance, foi

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

dépendance, dépendance financière

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

effet

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

objection, opposition

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

préférence

something that explains an action or event

raison

to move from a lower to a higher position

s’élever, monter

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

solution

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

réprimer, agir contre

to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable

réduire, diminuer

to take advantage of someone by charging them too much money or selling them a defective product

escroquer, arnaquer

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

être vendu

to make a short visit to a place on the way to another destination

s'arrêter, faire une escale

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

considérer [qqn] comme un bon à rien, passer [qch] par pertes et profits