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not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

calme, serein

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginer

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

imagination, imaginaire

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginatif, imaginative

to have some information about something

savoir

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

connaissance, savoir

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

instruit, savant

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

effrayer, faire peur à

fear that is felt suddenly

effroi

causing one to feel fear

effrayant, terrifiant

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

encourager

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

encouragement, soutien

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

encourageant

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

inspirer

something, such as a brilliant idea that comes to mind suddenly

inspiration

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirant, inspirante

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolérer, supporter

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolérance

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

tolérant

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

ennuyer, lasssser

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

ennui

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

ennuyeux

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

clarifier

the act or process of removing obstacles or obstructions in order to create a clear, unobstructed pathway, space, or area

débroussaillage, dégagement

easy to understand

clair

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiaste

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

intéressant

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

patient

(of a person) closely adhering to a specified set of rules and principles

strict, rigoureux