to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment
récupérer, se remettre
to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them
intimider, brusquer
to assail or attack relentlessly from all directions, subjecting someone or something to continuous pressure or adversity
frapper
to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny
s'esclaffer, rire bruyamment
to mix or blend various elements together, typically to create a uniform composition or alloy
mélanger
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
envier, jalouser
to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner
boire à grandes gorgées
to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water
susurrer
to complicate or tangle, often used metaphorically to describe situations or problems becoming more intricate or convoluted
enchevêtrer, emmêler
to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice
irriter, énerver, mal passer
to make something last longer in time than it would naturally
prolonger
to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles
défroquer
to become worn out, exhausted, or dull, losing freshness or vitality over time
fatiguer
to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand
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