Connexion
to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly
céder, concéder
to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something
exercer
to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes
biseauter, tailler en biseau
to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point
passer à gué, traverser à gué
to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place, often for enjoyment or to see and be seen
se promener
to put an end to something or to hinder or thwart a plan or action
déjouer, faire échouer, contrecarrer
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a furnace
fondre, extraire par fusion
to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence
désamorcer
to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress
entraver
to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth
greffer
to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage
flatter [qqn] servilement
to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something
exhorter à faire
to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest
glaner
to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it
saumurer
to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation
embringuer, impliquer dans, embourber
