a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions
païen, païenne
Les histoires partagées parmi les païens incluent souvent des mythes et légendes de diverses cultures.
an expression of tribute, praise, or thanksgiving
un éloge, un hymne de louange
Ses mémoires sont un péan à la résilience et à la découverte de soi.
an elaborate public spectacle or parade depicting historical or themed scenes with costumed performers
spectacle
a revival or renewed interest in learning, arts, or culture
renaissance, renouveau
to make the inside part of something face outside and the outside part face inside
retourner
to deliberately avoid facing or fulfilling something difficult, unpleasant, or obligatory
échapper à
L'avocat du défendeur essaie d'esquiver la responsabilité en rejetant la faute sur des facteurs externes pendant le procès.
done quickly and with minimal effort or care
sommaire
Son nettoyage superficiel a laissé de la poussière dans tous les coins.
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
mesurer
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
paperasserie administrative, lourdeurs administratives
Créer une petite entreprise ne devrait pas impliquer autant de paperasserie.
having an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying
larmoyant
Le roman a été critiqué pour sa représentation larmoyante de la tragédie et de la perte.
a strong and circular current of water that can draw surrounding objects toward its center
maelström, malstrom
a traditional story about people or events that may have some historical basis but cannot be proved true
légende
the force by which objects with mass attract one another, especially the force that draws objects toward the Earth
gravité
persuasive in a way that is deceitful
désinvolte, léger
Son discours lisse semblait poli.
a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features
genre
Le ballet est un genre classique de danse qui met l'accent sur la grâce et la technique.
