new and unlike anything else
nouveau
a short novel or a long short story, typically having fewer conflicts than a novel but more complicated ones than a short story
nouvelle
the quality of showing generosity in regard to what one possesses, especially money
munificence
showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.
munificent
Son généreux soutien aux arts lui a valu une large reconnaissance et gratitude.
to publish a false statement that damages a person's reputation
diffamer, calomnier
Il a affirmé que l'article de blog l'avait diffamé en répandant de fausses accusations.
the ceremonial pouring of a liquid, usually wine, serves as an offering to a deity in rituals
libation
a place where two or more roads, railway lines, routes, or similar paths meet, join, or cross
carrefour, croisement, intersection
a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important
tournant, moment critique
Les négociations ont atteint un moment tendu lorsque les deux parties ont refusé de faire des compromis.
to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations
invoquer
suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill
hypocondriaque
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle
hypoténuse
L'hypoténuse d'un triangle 30-60-90 est toujours deux fois plus longue que le côté le plus court.
significantly threatening in way that makes one feel scared or anxious
grave, sérieux
extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness
frigide
Malgré plusieurs couches de vêtements, les randonneurs grelottaient dans le vent glacial de la montagne.
