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forum
forum
[nom]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

forum, tribune

forum, tribune

Ex: The annual forum brought together experts to share knowledge and insights. 

Le forum annuel a réuni des experts pour partager des connaissances et des perspectives.

mausoleum

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

mausolée

mausolée

Ex: The grand mausoleum stood in the center of the cemetery, a testament to the family's legacy. 

Le grand mausolée se dressait au centre du cimetière, un témoignage de l'héritage de la famille.

quorum
quorum
[nom]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quorum

quorum

Ex: According to the organization's bylaws, at least 50% of members must be present to establish a quorum for voting on important decisions. 

Selon les statuts de l'organisation, au moins 50 % des membres doivent être présents pour établir un quorum pour le vote sur les décisions importantes.

ado
ado
[nom]

unnecessary fuss or trouble

histoire, foin

histoire, foin

Ex: Despite all the ado surrounding the event, it turned out to be a simple and straightforward affair. 

Malgré tout le tintouin entourant l'événement, cela s'est avéré être une affaire simple et directe.

aficionado

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

amateur, passionné, fan

amateur, passionné, fan

Ex: He is a jazz aficionado and attends every concert in town. 

Il est un aficionado de jazz et assiste à chaque concert en ville.

bravado
bravado
[nom]

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

bravade

bravade

Ex: The soldier's bravado on the battlefield inspired his comrades, even as they knew the risks they faced. 

La bravade du soldat sur le champ de bataille a inspiré ses camarades, même s'ils connaissaient les risques auxquels ils étaient confrontés.

solidago

a genus of flowering plants commonly known as goldenrods, characterized by their tall, bright yellow flower spikes

jaune paille

jaune paille

Ex: Beekeepers often plant solidago near their hives as it is a favorite nectar source for bees, providing them with ample food. 

Les apiculteurs plantent souvent des solidagos près de leurs ruches car c'est une source de nectar préférée des abeilles, leur fournissant une nourriture abondante.

almanac
almanac
[nom]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanach

almanach

kleptomaniac

someone who experiences an irresistible impulse to steal items, typically without any personal need or financial motive

cleptomane

cleptomane

Ex: The shop owner suspected that the frequent disappearance of small items from his store was the work of a kleptomaniac. 

Le propriétaire du magasin soupçonnait que la disparition fréquente de petits articles de son magasin était l'œuvre d'un kleptomane.

knick-knack

a small decorative item, often trivial or of little value, used to adorn shelves or display surfaces

bibelot

bibelot

Ex: She has a shelf full of knick-knacks from her travels around the world. 

Elle a une étagère pleine de bibelots de ses voyages autour du monde.

anemia
anemia
[nom]

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

anémie

anémie

Ex: Iron supplements are often prescribed for anemia. 

Les suppléments de fer sont souvent prescrits pour l'anémie.

aria
aria
[nom]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

aria

cornucopia

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

corne d'abondance

corne d'abondance

Ex: The festival featured a cornucopia of cultural performances. 

Le festival a présenté une cornucopie de performances culturelles.

malaria
malaria
[nom]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria

malaria

Ex: The health organization distributed mosquito nets to help prevent the spread of malaria. 

L'organisation de santé a distribué des moustiquaires pour aider à prévenir la propagation du paludisme.

marsupial

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

marsupial

marsupial

megalomania

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

mégalomanie

mégalomanie

Ex: Her megalomania was evident in the way she dismissed everyone else's ideas. 

Mégalomanie était évidente dans la façon dont elle rejetait les idées de tout le monde.

miasma
miasma
[nom]

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

miasme

miasme

Ex: The abandoned building was shrouded in a miasma of neglect and decay, with a musty odor permeating the air. 

Le bâtiment abandonné était enveloppé dans un miasme de négligence et de décomposition, avec une odeur de moisi imprégnant l'air.

nostalgia

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

nostalgie

nostalgie

Ex: Watching old cartoons brought a wave of nostalgia for the carefree days of childhood. 

Regarder de vieux dessins animés a provoqué une vague de nostalgie pour les jours insouciants de l'enfance.

onomatopoeia

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopée

onomatopée

Ex: Poets often employ onomatopoeia to evoke sensory experiences through language. 

Les poètes utilisent souvent l'onomatopée pour évoquer des expériences sensorielles à travers le langage.

pariah
pariah
[nom]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria

paria

Ex: The outcast in the novel lived as a pariah, disconnected from the society that rejected him. 

Le paria dans le roman vivait comme un exclu, déconnecté de la société qui l'avait rejeté.

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