avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary
parcimonie
to analyze or interpret something in detail, especially to make the meaning or intention clearer
expliquer, développer, clarifier
expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion
explicite, net, clair
to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues
se plaindre, critiquer
the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters
critique, reproche
a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control
férocité
extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior
féroce
to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface
dessécher
graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement
gracile
a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave
épitaphe
an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title
épithète
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
incarnation
to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category
être le parfait exemple de, illustrer parfaitement, incarner parfaitement, symboliser parfaitement
(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional
amateur
getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner
sec, brusque