a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting
amusement, divertissement
someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context
prétendant, prétendante
the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force
confinement
happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life
contentement
the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained
dénouement
payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position
émoluments
a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation
agitation
something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality
fruit, produit
a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty
lien
the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container
dépôt, remise
a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people
joie, gaieté
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
pommade, crème
a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with
situation difficile
clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire
habillement
a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer
aide de camp
small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display
bric-à-brac
complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation
carte blanche