a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system
cataclysme
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions
catalyseur
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
catapulte
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height
cataracte
the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object
sphéricité
(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points
sphéroïde
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface
sphéromètre
someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently
émigrant, émigrante
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country
émigrer
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy
perturber, déranger
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions
perturbation
to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed
faufiler
a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes
bastion
someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully
prodigue
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement
prodige, merveille
an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people
législateur, législatrice
someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people
législateur, législatrice