a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman
jeune fille
an affectionate and informal term used to refer to a young boy
p'tit gars
a female mammal such as a deer or rabbit
biche, lapine
a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage
ration
a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas
liaison
a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end
stratagème
family or relatives collectively
parents, proches, famille
someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes
bourgeois, bourgeoise
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
fléau
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
pique, pointe
the wreckage from a ship or its cargo that floats on the surface of the water or is washed ashore by the sea
débris flottant à la surface
a sturdy type of work shoe that covers the ankle and is often made of leather
brodequin
a type of pottery that is made from clay that is fired at relatively low temperatures, resulting in a porous, rustic, and often glazed ceramic material
poterie, faïence
(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation
appel, demande, requête
a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads
palanche
the ability to move or act in a secretive or inconspicuous manner, often to avoid being noticed or detected by others
discrétion, rapidité, célérité
(Hindu mythology) a deity's manifestation or incarnation in earthly form, often to fulfill a particular purpose or mission
incarnation
a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept
ode
public or formal expressions of praise or approval
louange
something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy
menace
