the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper
plume, pointe
a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people
entente
an organism or creature that has two feet and is capable of walking or standing upright on those feet
bipède
the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution
clientèle
a large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths
violoncelle
a person's innate talent or aptitude for a particular activity or skill
don
a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
chaînes
an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction
calamité
speech or writing that is considered to be silly, trivial, or lacking in sense or substance
bêtises, balivernes
a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status
clique
a type of coal characterized by its high carbon content, glossy appearance, and clean-burning properties
anthracite
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
pincement
the rounded or knob-like feature on the hilt of a sword or dagger
pommeau
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
noyau
an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value
souvenir
a small, nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber
lin, graine de lin
a negatively charged electrode within an electrical device, from which electrons flow out into the external circuit
cathode
a small, rounded mound or hill, typically found in a landscape with gently rolling terrain
butte, monticule, tertre
a tiny or negligible amount, emphasizing its minimal significance
trace, once
