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to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor
quémander, mendier
to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase
regarder, jeter un œil
to cause to become resentful or bitter, typically through the use of harmful or spiteful words or actions
empoisonner, envenimer
to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not
tromper
to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove
ancrer, enraciner
(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve
creux, inactif
to paint on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become fixed as the plaster dries, often used in mural painting
peindre à la fresque
to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand
stupéfier, déconcerter
to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings
fiancer
to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous
augurer, présager
to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority
prévaloir, prédominer, être le plus important
to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship
affecter, accabler
to put forward a theory, idea, or argument for consideration or discussion
avancer, proposer
to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins
casquer, raquer, cracher
to add fuel to a fire, metaphorically or literally, in order to increase its intensity or excitement
raviver, attiser
to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition
se liquéfier
to give special advantages or rights to someone or something
privilégier
to lightly burn something on the surface, causing minimal damage
brûler légèrement, roussir
to intensely compete with another person in order to achieve something
concourir pour obtenir
