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encyclical

[nom]

an official letter written and sent by the Pope to all the bishops of Roman Catholic Churches

encyclique, lettre encyclique

Ex: The encyclical addressed the growing concerns about secularism in modern society .L'**encyclique** a abordé les préoccupations croissantes concernant le sécularisme dans la société moderne.

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encyclopedia

[nom]

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

encyclopédie

Ex: In the library , the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf , easily accessible for students working on their projects .

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blaze

[nom]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

flambée

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to blazon

[verbe]

to decorate with heraldic visual designs

proclamer, claironner

Ex: The coat of arms was carefully blazoned on the knight ’s armor , making him easily identifiable on the battlefield .Les armoiries étaient soigneusement **blasonnées** sur l'armure du chevalier, le rendant facilement identifiable sur le champ de bataille.

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hummock

[nom]

a small, raised area of earth, usually found in flat places

tertre, monticule

Ex: A patch of tall grass grew on the hummock, swaying gently in the breeze .Une touffe d'herbe haute poussait sur le **monticule**, se balançant doucement dans la brise.

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humus

[nom]

a type of soil formed by decayed plants and leaves

humus

Ex: Earthworms thrive in soil rich in humus, as it provides food and a healthy environment .Les vers de terre prospèrent dans un sol riche en **humus**, car il fournit de la nourriture et un environnement sain.

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passive

[Adjectif]

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

passif, indifférent

Ex: They are passive observers , rarely taking part in discussions or debates .Ce sont des observateurs **passifs**, participant rarement aux discussions ou débats.

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remediable

[Adjectif]

(of a disease or problem) capable of being treated or solved

remédiable

Ex: If the problem had been addressed sooner , it might have been more easily remediable.Si le problème avait été abordé plus tôt, il aurait pu être plus facilement **réparable**.

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remedial

[Adjectif]

related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues

correctif

Ex: The remedial exercises aim to strengthen the injured limb after surgery .Les exercices **de rééducation** visent à renforcer le membre blessé après une opération.

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to secede

[verbe]

to formally withdraw from an organization, union, or political entity

faire sécession de

Ex: They had been debating whether to secede for months before finally reaching a conclusion .Ils avaient débattu pendant des mois pour savoir s'il fallait **se séparer** avant de finalement parvenir à une conclusion.

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secant

[nom]

a line that crosses a curve at least at two distinct points

sécante

Ex: By drawing the secant, they could approximate the behavior of the curve between the points .En traçant la **sécante**, ils pouvaient approximer le comportement de la courbe entre les points.

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malleable

[Adjectif]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malléable

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .Le plastique chauffé est devenu **malléable**, permettant de le mouler dans la forme souhaitée avant qu'il ne refroidisse et ne durcisse.

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mallet

[nom]

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

maillet

Ex: The blacksmith wielded a sturdy metal mallet to shape the red-hot iron into horseshoes .Le forgeron maniait un **maillet** en métal robuste pour façonner le fer rouge en fers à cheval.

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to distemper

[verbe]

to paint with a type of paint mixed with water and glue

peindre à la détrempe

Ex: They used a traditional method to distemper the surfaces , ensuring the paint would adhere properly .Ils ont utilisé une méthode traditionnelle pour **détremper** les surfaces, en s'assurant que la peinture adhérerait correctement.

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dissonant

[Adjectif]

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

discordant

Ex: The book club discussion turned dissonant over differing interpretations of the novel 's theme .La discussion du club de lecture est devenue **dissonante** en raison des interprétations divergentes du thème du roman.

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composed

[Adjectif]

remaining calm and in control of one's emotions and actions

calme, posé

Ex: Even under pressure, he remained composed, handling the difficult negotiations with ease.Même sous pression, il est resté **composé**, gérant les négociations difficiles avec facilité.

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dissonance

[nom]

unpleasant composition of sounds

dissonance

Ex: The sudden dissonance in the symphony left the audience uncomfortable and tense .La **dissonance** soudaine dans la symphonie a laissé le public mal à l'aise et tendu.

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composure

[nom]

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

calme, sang-froid

Ex: Maintaining composure during the heated argument , she responded calmly and diplomatically .Gardant son **sang-froid** pendant la dispute animée, elle a répondu calmement et avec diplomatie.

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to compound

[verbe]

to combine different things together

combiner

Ex: The scientist compounded several chemicals to create a new solution .Le scientifique a **combiné** plusieurs produits chimiques pour créer une nouvelle solution.

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