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to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

s'appuyer sur

to move from a lower to a higher position

s’élever

to cause something to occur

avoir pour résultat

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

déséquilibre

to be the cause of something

provoquer

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

s’effondrer

to be determined or affected by something else

dépendre de

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear, due to their impressive or majestic nature

impressionnant

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

interdit

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

d'innombrables

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

angoissant

very large in size

immense

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impressionnant

to end the life of someone or something

tuer

exceptionally large in size

monstrueux

indicating a large number of something

nombreux

prohibited by law or made illegal

illégal

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

abattage

causing sadness, anger, or concern

préoccupant

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

fast-food

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

heure du déjeuner

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

standard

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditionnel

the event of a marriage ceremony

mariage

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banquet

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plat

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

cuisine

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

commander

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

snack

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

plat à emporter