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resemblance

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/ri.zɛmb.ləns/ or /ri.zemb.lēns/

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ressemblance

the state of similarity between two or more things

deviance

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/di.viəns/ or /di.viēns/

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déviance

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

semblance

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semblant

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

reliance

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/ri.laɪəns/ or /ri.laiēns/

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dépendance

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

seance

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/seɪɑns/ or /seiaans/

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séance de spiritisme

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

continuance

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/kən.tɪ.njuəns/ or /kēn.ti.nyooēns/

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continuité

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

obeisance

nom

/oʊ.beɪ.səns/ or /ooo.bei.sēns/

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(geste de respect)

révérence

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

pittance

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/pɪ.təns/ or /pi.tēns/

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(bagatelle)

misère

a sum of money that is very insufficient

assurance

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/ə.ʃʊ.rəns/ or /ē.shoo.rēns/

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ʊ

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garantie

a promise or pledge to do something

hindrance

nom

/hɪnd.rəns/ or /hind.rēns/

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obstacle

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

predominance

nom

/pɹɪˈdɑmənəns/

prédominance

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

vengeance

nom

/vɛn.ʤəns/ or /ven.jēns/

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vengeance

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

redundance

nom

/rɪ.dʌn.dəns/ or /ri.dan.dēns/

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redondance

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

nuance

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/nuɑns/ or /nooaans/

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nuance

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

parlance

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/pɑr.ləns/ or /paar.lēns/

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langage

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

ambiance

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/æm.biəns/ or /ām.biēns/

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ambiance

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

abeyance

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/ə.beɪəns/ or /ē.beiēns/

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(sursis)

suspens

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption