Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 29

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

agacer, déranger, offenser

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

piquant, épicé

a tart spicy quality

piquant

adroitness in using the hands

dextérité

not a lot in amount or extent

léger

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

figure de proue

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figuré

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, motte

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

soutenir, étayer

have amorous affairs; of men

flirter

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

philanthrope

the collection and study of postage stamps

philatélie

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

philharmonique

a speech of violent denunciation

philippique

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

béotien

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

orner

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adoration

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

dicter

the manner in which something is expressed in words

diction, élocution

an authoritative declaration

maxime, dicton, proverbe