money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.
Example: He probably thought she had unlimited funding.
fr: financement
halve
verb
divide into two parts of equal or roughly equal size.
Example: Halve the egg carton and discard the top.
fr: couper en deux, diviser par deux
lamppost
noun
a tall pole with a light at the top; a street light.
Example: The lampposts are supposed to be turned on at night.
fr: lampadaire, réverbère
loathsome
adj.
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
Example: What's that loathsome object you left in my car?
fr: dégoutant, répugnant
meekly
adverb
in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
Example: to keep the peace, she nodded meekly and smiled.
fr: docilement
motorcade
noun
a procession of motor vehicles, typically carrying and escorting a prominent person.
Example: The presidential motorcade was traveling through the main business area of the city.
fr: cortège d'automobiles, souvent pour une personnalité publique, politique, etc.
NIMBY
acronym
'Not In My Backyard' movement / syndrom
Example: This a clear evidence of the NIMBY syndrom.
fr: mouvement / syndrome "Pas Dans Mon Jardin"
peer
verb
look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.
Example: Technology allowed us to peer deeper into the mysteries of the miniscule.
fr: regarder avec concentration
populace
noun
The populace is a way to refer to a group of people in general, like the masses or a population.
(N'a pas la même signification péjorative qu'en Français !)
Example: They had the populace on their side.
fr: population
rag doll
noun
a soft doll made from pieces of cloth.
Example: Her daughter loves her rag doll.
fr: poupée de chiffon
scrutiny
noun
critical observation or examination.
Example: Too aware of his scrutiny, she cleared her throat and pretended to read the iPad.
