an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
héritage
the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes
drainage
the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies
espionnage
a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life
adage
the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle
kilométrage
an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth
cartilage
something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive
mirage
a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist
sage
an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties
courtage
a position that grants superiority or advantage over others
point de vue privilégié, position privilégiée, poste d'observation
a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation
persiflage
a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port
surestarie
to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
ombrage
the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size
rétrécissement
a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story
collage