Connexion
a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin
onguent
a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature
assaut
an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something
aspect, apparence
the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique
essence
a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building
frise, bordure
the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
origine
a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area
rafle, souricière
a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest
tumulte
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
coterie, clique
ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose
broutille, vétille
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
sursis, répit
a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate
présage
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
recrudescence, série
a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust
sirocco, siroco
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
strophe
a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views
fanatique
a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size
ruisselet
the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others
aura
