Vocabulaire Clé des Écrivains - Oscar Wilde

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

to start or grow to be

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced

able to make people laugh

to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

used to show that the thing mentioned belongs to a particular person or thing

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

cheerful and full of fun, enjoying activities that are light-hearted and amusing

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

a specific way of writing, designing, painting, etc. that is typical of a certain era, person, movement, place, etc.

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

a place where people are confined as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

to let someone or something do a particular thing

a passionate and romantic connection between two people

to surprise or upset someone greatly

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

to no longer be alive

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

capable of harming

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

a type of Dianthus often bright-colored and used for formal occasions

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

known by a lot of people

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

a country in North Western Europe, in the southern part of the island of Ireland

to engage in formal learning or education at a school, college, or university

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning