the distance around the external boundary of something
circonférence
the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly
circonlocution
to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land
naviguer autour de
to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries
circonscrire, limiter
very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences
circonspect
to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty
contourner
an announcement of someone's death, often containing details about them
nécrologie
the practice of summoning or communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future
nécromancie
a large cemetery or burial ground, often located in an old city or town
nécropole
a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress
nécrose
the normal programmed death of cells
nécrobiose
the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group
complicité
having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains
granuleux
to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair
granuler
a small piece of a substance that has the shape of a small grain
granule
impressive in a manner suited to royalty or those in the highest positions of authority
royal
to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries
régaler, amuser
the clothes and instruments that symbolize royal or elevated rank, authority, or sovereignty
apparat
