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to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

mettre au défi

our purpose or desired result

objectif, but

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

contrôler, commander

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

peur

related to the body rather than the mind

physique

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

mental

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

force

to have faith in someone or something

compter sur

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construire, bâtir

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

abri, refuge

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

atteindre, accomplir

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

surmonter

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

forcer, pousser

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

survie

an area of land that has remained largely undisturbed by humans and their modern development

nature sauvage, écosystème sauvage

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

courageux

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

obstiné

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en (bonne) forme

able to make people laugh

amusant, drôle

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

généreux

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, intelligente

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

motivé, animé d'une forte ambition

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentueux

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

couverture

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

allumette

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

bougie

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

chocolat

a collection of basic medical supplies and equipment used to provide treatment for injuries or illnesses in an emergency situation

trousse de premiers secours, kit de premiers secours

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

a folding knife that is small and compact enough to be carried in a pocket or purse

couteau de poche, couteau pliant

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

ciseaux

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tente

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

torche, flambeau

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

parapluie