to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish
bavasser, blablater, jacasser, papoter
to abandon or leave someone stranded, typically on a deserted island or remote location
abandonner (sur une île déserte)
to tease or mock someone in a playful or good-natured manner
taquiner
to emit a loud, harsh, and often discordant sound, resembling the cry of a donkey
braire
to persistently disrupt someone or something, causing disturbance or interference with their peace or normal functioning
harceler
to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions
gâcher, ruiner, briser
to treat someone or something with cruelty or violence, often causing harm or suffering
maltraiter, malmener
to alleviate or reduce the intensity of something, such as thirst, desire, or a need
calmer
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
ajouter du levain à
to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny
grimacer, faire des grimaces
to incite or set (a dog or other animal) onto someone or something, typically as an attack or to pursue aggressively
attaquer
to officially confer or appoint someone to a position, typically within a religious context such as the priesthood
ordonner
to make a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant noise, akin to howling or screeching, like that of cats
miauler, feuler
to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields
chercher de la nourriture
to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation
aborder, accoster
to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program
fonder, créer, constituer