Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 46

to overly pamper or indulge someone

couver, surprotéger

to quickly move forward while also swaying left and right in an uncontrolled and dangerous way

osciller, tanguer

to act a role in a motion picture or perform a play on stage

jouer

to shout loudly and emotionally, often expressing distress, anger, or frustration

brailler

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

affecter

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

avoir un mouvement de recul

to wail or lament loudly and mournfully, typically as an expression of grief or sorrow

pleurer, gémir

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

transpercer

to kill someone without legal approval

lyncher

to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter

détourner

to insert a substance or material into the body, often through a needle

faire une injection à

to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone

graver

to cover, furnish, or decorate with a strong and woven fabric

entoiler

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

diffuser, retransmettre, radiodiffuser

to engage in a combat or competition, typically involving mounted knights, who use lances to try to unseat each other

jouter

to call forth or evoke specific emotions, feelings, or responses

susciter, éveiller

to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime

condamner

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

dénoncer, condamner