allusion
allusion
Les allusions dans ce roman sont subtiles et pleines de sens.
The allusions in this novel are subtle and full of meaning.
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chapitre
chapter
Quel chapitre est-ce que tu préfères dans ce livre?
Which chapter do you like best in this book?
confession
confession
J'ai fait ma confession hier soir.
I made my confession last night.
contemporain
contemporary
modern
Ce bâtiment a un design très contemporain.
This building has a very contemporary design.
corbeau
crow
Est-ce un corbeau?
Is that a crow?
enfer
hell
underworld
Où est l'enfer?
Where is hell?
esprit
spirit
mind
Quel est ton esprit du jour?
What's your spirit of the day?
exposition
exhibition
exposure
Quelle est la date de l'exposition d'art moderne?
What is the date of the modern art exhibition?
fable
fable
As-tu lu les fables de La Fontaine?
Have you read La Fontaine's fables?
fiction
fiction
Est-ce que tu aimes lire de la fiction?
Do you like reading fiction?
geste
gesture
Quel geste avez-vous fait pour la victoire?
What gesture did you make for the victory?
humoristique
humorous
Avez-vous vu la bande dessinée humoristique dans le journal?
Have you seen the comic strip in the newspaper?
héros
hero
Est-il ton héros ?
Is he your hero?
invraisemblable
implausible
unbelievable
Est-ce que c'est une histoire invraisemblable?
Is this an unbelievable story?
merveille
wonder
Cette robe est une véritable merveille!
This dress is a real marvel!
paradis
paradise
Le paradis existe-t-il vraiment?
Does heaven really exist?
plume
feather
quill
Où est ma plume ?
Where is my pen?
poursuivre
to pursue
to continue
Il poursuit ses études en médecine.
He continued his medical studies.
prophétie
prophecy
Quelle prophétie annonçait la fin du monde?
What prophecy announced the end of the world?
roman
novel
romance
Avez-vous lu ce roman français?
Have you read this French novel?
réel
real
actual
Est-ce ton avis réel?
Is this your real opinion?
référence
reference
Quelle est ta référence préférée en matière de mode?
What is your favorite fashion reference?
sagesse
wisdom
prudence
La sagesse des anciens est précieuse pour nous.
The wisdom of the ancients is precious to us.
univers
universe
L'univers est infini.
The universe is infinite.
verset
verse
Les versets du Coran sont très beaux.
The verses of the Quran are very beautiful.
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