Connexion
a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time
attaque, charge, assaut
a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant
ronce
a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking
bâton, gourdin
a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary
bourse, traitement, salaire
a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries
gendarme
the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel
teinte, nuance, couleur
(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared
dyne
a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor
diadème, couronne
words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others
jargon
a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed
doctrine
an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills
charlatan
a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through
palette
a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity
fétiche
the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government
habileté politique
a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador
émissaire
a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland
lac
