a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument
prémisse, hypothèse, postulat
the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works
libretto
a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior
précepte
a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect
sommet
a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance
scène
small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour
millet
a person regarded as stupid or foolish
abruti, idiot
(biology) a gap, opening, or passage in anatomical structures, often between different parts or organs
hiatus
the entirety or full spectrum of something
gamme
a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity
régent, régente
a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully
panier percé
an individual or entity of immense size, influence, or importance, often symbolizing dominance or grandeur
colosse
an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties
hybride
a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood
contenance
a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape
bourbier
the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival
gagne-pain
a module designed to be inserted into devices to dispense substances or perform specific functions
cartouche
