to inspire a feeling of admiration, reverence, or fear in someone, often due to the perceived greatness, beauty, or power of something
sidérer
to influence someone to do something or to get something from them by being superficially nice to them
flatter
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
pousser
to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret
faire des réserves, stocker
to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence, often without pay, due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or other circumstances beyond their control
mettre [qqn] au chômage technique, mettre [qqn] au chômage partiel, accorder une permission à
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
déjouer, faire échouer, contrecarrer
to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance
enduire, couvrir, barbouiller
to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something
compléter
to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky
oser
to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction
effiler, élimer, effranger, effilocher
to steal small quantities or insignificant items
voler, dérober, grappiller, chaparder
to refer to or make mention of something, often in a casual or indirect manner
faire référence à
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
se dépouiller de
to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize
haranguer, sermonner
to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements
se prélasser, se délecter