Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 37

to encroach or infringe upon something, often suggesting a negative impact or interference

empiéter sur

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

[faire [qch]] en faisant levier

to abruptly turn to a different direction

virer, tourner

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

pétrir, malaxer

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

fréquenter

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

se pavaner

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

mal se conduire, mal se comporter

(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,

incliner, pencher

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

présenter (des preuves), fournir (des preuves)

(of time) to pass by

passer

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

déformer

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

retomber dans, replonger dans

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

gambader

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condamner

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

dorloter, choyer, gâter, chouchouter

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

augmenter le volume

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

rechigner

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

s'ébattre, s'amuser

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

gratter