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each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonyme

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homophone

to carefully look at something

inspecter

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

remarquer

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguer

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

pair

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

regarder de près, scruter

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

jetée, appontement

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

réaliser

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fixer (du regard), regarder fixement

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

supporter

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

cligner des yeux

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

regard fâché, regard sévère

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

faire la différence entre

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

déceler

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

se sentir concerné, importer à

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

problème, difficulté

involving or describing the whole of something

tout

to have a specific flavor

goûter

to express something verbally

prononcer, exprimer

having a large length from side to side

large

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

reniflement, snif

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

ronfler

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

chuchoter, murmurer

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

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