Madame Thérèse Introduction and notes by Edward Manley
Chapter 14
=presser=, to press, squeeze; hurry; =se --=, to hurry.
=prêt, -e=, ready.
=prêter=, to lend; =-- l'oreille=, to listen.
=preuve=, _f._, proof, argument.
=prévaloir (se)=, to avail oneself.
=prévenir=, to inform.
=prévoir=, to foresee.
=prier=, to pray, entreat, beg, ask.
=prière=, _f._, prayer.
=principe=, _m._, principle.
=printemps=, _m._, spring.
=prisonni-er=, _m._, =-ère=, _f._, prisoner.
=privilège=, _m._, privilege.
=proclamer=, to proclaim.
=produire=, to produce.
=profiter=, to profit, take advantage of.
=profond, -e=, deep
=profondément=, deeply.
=progressivement=, progressively.
=prolonger=, to prolong; =se --=, to extend, continue.
=promener (se)=, to walk, stroll about.
=promesse=, _f._, promise.
=promettre=, to promise.
=propos=, _m._, sally, talk; =à --=, opportunely, by the way; =à ce --=, at these words.
=proposer= _and_ =se proposer=, to propose.
=propre=, one's own; fit.
=prospérité=, _f._, prosperity.
=protéger=, to protect.
=protester=, to protest.
=prouver=, to prove, show.
=prudent, -e=, prudent, cautious.
=Prusse=, _f._, Prussia.
=prussien, -ne=, Prussian.
=publi-c, -que=, public; _m._, public; =en --=, publicly.
=puce=, _f._, flea.
=puis=, then.
=puiser=, to draw, dip.
=puisque=, since.
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=quand=, when, while; though.
=quant à=, as for, as to.
=quarantaine=, _f._, age of forty.
=quart=, _m._, a fourth, quarter.
=quartier=, _m._, fourth, quarter; =--s d'hiver=, winter quarters.
=quatorze=, fourteen.
=quatre=, four.
=que=, that, which, what, whom; that, how much; until, when, as; for fear that, whether; =ne ... --=, only, but; =qu'est-ce -- c'est=? what is it?
=quel, -le=, who, which, what; what sort of.
=quelque=, some, any; whatever.
=quelquefois=, sometimes.
=quelqu'un, -e=, someone.
=queue=, _f._, tail, end.
=qui=, who, which, what, that.
=quiétude=, _f._, quiet.
=quinze=, fifteen.
=quitter=, to leave; =-- la partie=, to give up the attempt.
=quoi=, which, what; =sans --=, otherwise; =il y avait de --=, that was enough.
=quoique=, although.
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=rabot=, _m._, plane.
=racaille=, _f._, rabble.
=raccommoder=, to mend.
=race=, _f._, race, breed.
=raconter=, to tell.
=raffermi, -e=, again firm.
=raffirmer=, to confirm.
=rafistoler=, to mend.
=rafraîchir=, to refresh, invigorate; =se --=, to take refreshment.
=raide=, stiff, tough, harsh.
=raison=, _f._, argument, reason; =avoir --=, to be right; =mettre à la --=, to bring to his senses, punish.
=raisonnable=, sensible.
=ralentir (se)=, to abate.
=rallumer=, to light again, light.
=ramasser=, to collect, pick up.
=ramener=, to bring back.
=rampe=, _f._, stair, banister, slope.
=rang=, _f._, row, rank; =sur trois --s=, three ranks deep.
=rangée=, _f._, row, file.
=ranger=, to arrange, put in ranks; =se --=, to draw up.
=ranimer= _and_ =se ranimer=, to revive.
=râpé, -e=, threadbare; shabby.
=rappel=, _m._, drumbeat.
=rappeler=, to call back, recall; remind; =se --=, to remember.
=rapport=, _m._, report.
=rapporter=, to bring back; relate, tell, say; refer; bring in, be profitable; =se -- à=, to have reference to.
=rapprocher (se), (de)=, to draw near (to).
=rasseoir (se)=, to sit down again.
=rassurer=, to reassure.
=râtelier=, _m._, manger.
=rattraper=, to overtake.
=ravin=, _m._, ravine.
=raviser (se)=, to think better of a thing, get a new idea.
=ravissement=, _f._, rapture, delight.
=rayon=, _m._, shelf.
=rebondir=, to rebound.
=reboucler=, to buckle up again.
=recevoir=, to receive.
=recharger=, to load again.
=réchauffer=, to warm; =se --=, to get warm.
=récit=, _m._, account.
=réclamer=, to implore, demand, reclaim.
=récolte=, _f._, crops, harvest.
=recommandation=, _f._, advice, caution.
=recommander=, to charge, enjoin; intercede for.
=recommencer=, to begin again.
=récompenser=, to reward.
=reconduire=, to show out.
=reconnaissance=, _f._, gratitude; reconnoitering; =pousser une --=, to reconnoiter.
=reconnaître=, to recognize, admit; discover; reward.
=recoucher (se)=, to lie down, fall back.
=recoudre=, to sew up, mend.
=recourir=, to have recourse.
=recouvrir=, to cover.
=recueillir=, to gather; receive; shelter, give a home to.
=reculer=, to withdraw, fall back; shrink.
=redescendre=, to come _or_ go down again.
=redoubler=, to redouble.
=redoute=, _f._, intrenchment.
=redresser=, to set, straighten, stretch out; be straightened out; =se --=, to sit upright, straighten up.
=réduire=, to reduce.
=refermer=, to shut up again; =se --=, to close, be closed again.
=réfléchir=, to reflect, think.
=reflet=, _m._, tint; reflection, flash.
=réflexion=, _f._, thought, expression of opinion, idea.
=refouler=, to drive back.
=réfugier (se)=, to take refuge.
=refuser=, to refuse.
=regard=, _m._, look, glance.
=regarder=, to look, look at; look down upon.
=régiment=, _m._, regiment.
=registre=, _m._, register, records.
=règne=, _f._, reign.
=regret=, _m._, regret; reluctance; =à --=, reluctantly.
=regretter=, to regret, miss.
=réguli-er, -ère=, regular.
=rein=, _m._, kidney; _pl._, waist, middle, loins.
=rejoindre=, to join.
=réjouir=, to make happy; =se --=, to rejoice, celebrate.
=réjouissance=, _f._, rejoicing.
=relever=, to raise, heighten, relieve; =se --=, to get up.
=relire=, to read again.
=reluire=, to glitter, glisten.
=remarquer=, to notice.
=remerciement=, _m._, thanks; =bien des --s=, many thanks.
=remercier=, to thank.
=remettre=, to put, set down, put back, restore, give; =se --=, to set oneself again, start.
=remonter=, to come up, wind; =en remontant=, if it was wound.
=remplacer=, to replace.
=rempli, --e=, full.
=remplir=, to fill, fill again, fulfil; =se --=, to be filled, fill.
=remporter=, to carry away, get, gain.
=remuer=, to move, stir; =se --=, to move.
=renaître=, to revive.
=renard=, _m._, fox.
=rencontre=, _f._, encounter, meeting, skirmish; =à la -- de=, to meet.
=rencontrer=, to meet.
=rendre=, to render, perform, do, make, give back, repay; =se -- à=, to go, attend; =se -- maître de=, to get control of; =-- ses devoirs=, to pay one's respects.
=renfermer=, to contain.
=renfort=, _m._, reinforcement.
=renifler=, to sniff.
=renommée=, _f._, renown.
=renseignement=, _m._, piece of information.
=rentrer=, to return, come in, enter again, =(dans)=, recover, get back, take in; be restored.
=renverser=, to turn, reverse, turn upside down; overwhelm.
=répandre=, to spill, shed, scatter, spread; =se --=, to be spread.
=reparaître=, to reappear, return.
=réparer=, to repair, mend.
=répartir=, to start off again.
=repasser=, to iron.
=répéter=, to repeat; utter.
=repli=, _m._, hollow.
=replié, -e=, doubled up.
=replier=, to fold again, double up; draw back; =se --=, to retreat, fall back.
=répliquer=, to reply.
=répondre=, to reply; =en --=, to be responsible for.
=réponse=, _f._, answer.
=repos=, _m._, rest.
=reposer=, to rest.
=repousser=, to drive back.
=reprendre=, to take again, take back, resume, continue, regain.
=reproche=, _m._, reproach; =faire de(s) --s à=, to scold.
=républicain, -e=, republican, revolutionary; =les Républicains;= the French.
=république=, _f._, republic.
=réquisition=, _f._, requisition, demand.
=réserver=, to reserve.
=résignation=, _f._, resignation, passivity.
=résister (à)=, to oppose; forego, give up.
=résonner=, to sound.
=respect=, _m._, respect; =sauf votre --=, with all due respect to you.
=respecter=, to respect.
=respirer=, to breathe.
=ressembler=, to resemble.
=ressortir=, to go _or_ come out again.
=ressource=, _f._, resource, expedient.
=restant=, _m._, relic, something left.
=reste=, _m._, rest, remainder.
=rester=, to remain, stay, stop.
=résultat=, _m._, result.
=rétablir=, to reëstablish, recover; =se --=, to recover, be restored.
=retard=, _m._, delay; =en --=, behind time, late.
=retarder=, to delay.
=retenir=, to hold, keep, detain, remember.
=retentir=, to resound, be heard.
=retirer=, to draw out, take, draw back, take away; =se --=, to withdraw, step back.
=retomber=, to fall back, recoil, drop.
=retour=, _m._, return; =être de --=, to be back; =au --=, on returning.
=retourné, -e=, turned inside out.
=retourner=, to return, turn over; =se --=, to turn, face about.
=retraite=, _f._, allowance, retreat.
=retranchement=, _m._, intrenchment.
=retrancher=, to intrench.
=retroussé, -e=, turned up.
=retrousser=, to turn up.
=retrouver=, to find again.
=réunion=, _f._, reunion, gathering.
=réunir=, to reunite, gather; =se --=, to join, meet.
=rêve=, _m._, dream, imagination.
=réveiller=, to awake; =se --=, to wake, awake.
=revenir=, to come back, happen, recur, return; =-- (en)=, to recover.
=rêver (à)=, to dream (of), think of.
=revers=, _m._, facing, back, lining.
=revêtir=, to clothe.
=rêveu-r, -se=, pensive, dreamy, absorbed in thought.
=revivre=, to come to life again, recover.
=revoir=, to see again; =au --=, good-by.
=révolution=, _f._, revolution.
=rhumatisme=, _m._, rheumatism.
=Rhin=, _m._, Rhine (river).
=ricaner=, to sneer.
=riche=, rich.
=ride=, _f._, wrinkle.
=ridé, -e=, wrinkled.
=rideau=, _m._, curtain, portiere.
=rien=, _m._., nothing; =pour --=, without expense; =-- que=, nothing but, nothing more than, only.
=rigole=, _f._, spout, gutter.
=rire=, to laugh; _noun_, _m._, laughter; =éclat de --=, burst of laughter.
=risquer=, to risk.
=rivalité=, _f._, rivalry.
=rivière=, _f._, river.
=roi=, _m._, king.
=rompre=, to break.
=rond, -e=, round, humped.
=rond=, _m._, circle.
=roquet=, _m._, cur.
=rose=, rosy.
=rosse=, _f._, horse.
=Rothalps=, _m. pl._, =the Rothalps= (mountains).
=rôti=, _m._, roast.
=rouet=, _m._, spinning wheel.
=rouge=, red; _m._, red.
=rougeâtre=, reddish.
=rougir=, to blush, be ashamed.
=roulement=, _m._, rolling, rumbling, rumble.
=rouler=, to roll; upset; push.
=route=, _f._, road, way; =en --=, on the way; let us start!
=rouvrir=, to open again; =se --=, to open again.
=rou-x, -sse=, reddish.
=roux=, _m._, yellow dog; red.
=ruade=, _f._, kick.
=ruche=, _f._, hive.
=rucher=, _m._, bee house.
=rude=, harsh, rude, hard.
=rue=, _f._, street; =grande --=, main street.
=ruelle=, _f._, alley.
=ruminer=, to think over.
=ruse=, _f._, wile, trick.
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=sabot=, _m._, wooden shoe.
=sabre=, _m._, sword, sabre.
=sac=, _m._, knapsack, bundle.
=sage=, wise.
=saint, -e=, holy.
=saisir=, to seize, catch, frighten.
=saison=, _f._, season, time of year.
=salade=, _f._, salad.
=salle=, _f._, room.
=saluer=, to greet, salute.
=salut=, _m._, hail! good morning.
=sang=, _m._, blood; =se faire du mauvais --=, to worry.
=sangloter=, to sob.
=sans=, without.
=santé=, _f._, health.
=sapin=, _m._, fir, branch of fir.
=sauf=, save, saving.
=sauter=, to leap, bound; break, be shattered.
=sauvage=, rude, uncivilized; _as noun_, barbarian.
=sauver=, to save; =se --=, to run away, flee.
=savoir=, to know, know how.
=Saxe=, _f._, Saxony.
=scandale=, _m._, scandal.
=schlitte=, _f._, sled (_in German_ =Schlitten=).
=scie=, _f._, saw.
=sec, sèche=, lean, dry, sharp.
=sec=, _m._, dryness.
=sécher=, to dry up.
=second, -e=, second.
=seconde=, _f._, second.
=secouer=, to shake, shake off.
=secourir=, to help.
=secours=, _m._, help; =au --!= Help!
=secrétaire=, _m._, writing desk.
=seigneur=, _m._, lord; =-- Dieu=, gracious heavens!
=sein=, _m._, bosom.
=seize=, sixteen.
=selle=, _f._, saddle.
=selon=, according to.
=semaine=, _f._, week.
=semblable=, like, such; _m._, fellow creature.
=semblant=, _m._, semblance; =faire --=, to go through the form.
=sembler=, to seem.
=sens=, _m._, sense, meaning.
=sentence=, _f._, sentence; maxim.
=sentier=, _m._, footpath.
=sentimental, -e=, kindhearted.
=sentinelle=, _f._, sentinel.
=sentir=, to feel; =se --=, to be conscious of, feel.
=separer (se)=, to separate.
=sept=, seven.
=sergent=, _m._, sergeant.
=serré, -e=, crowded, pressed; oppressed; walking close.
=serrer=, to press, tighten; close (ranks).
=servante=, _f._, maid, servant.
=service=, _m._, service, duty.
=serviette=, _f._, towel.
=servir=, to serve, set; =se -- de=, to use; =-- de=, to be, serve as; =-- à=, to amount to.
=seuil=, _m._, threshold, sill.
=seul, -e=, alone, only; =tout --=, all by itself.
=seulement=, only; not till; =non -- ... mais=, not only ... but.
=si=, if, whether; so, so much; _after a negative_, yes.
=siècle=, _m._, century.
=sifflement=, _m._, whistling.
=siffler=, to whistle, whistle to.
=signe=, _m._, sign; =d'un -- de tête=, with a nod.
=silencieu-x, -se=, silent.
=Silésie=, _f._, Silesia, a southeastern province of Germany bordering on Austria.
=sillon=, _m._, furrow.
=silloner=, to furrow.
=simple=, simple, modest.
=simplement=, simply.
=singuli-er, -ère=, peculiar.
=sinon=, otherwise, else.
=six=, six.
=soeur=, _f._, sister.
=soigner=, to take care of, attend.
=soin=, _m_., care; =avoir --=, to take care.
=soir=, _m._, evening; =du --=, P.M., evening, in the evening.
=soirée=, _f._, evening.
=soit=, either, whether, or.
=soldat=, _m._, soldier; =de --=, soldier's.
=soleil=, _m._, sun.
=solennel, -le=, solemn.
=solide=, strong, sturdy, firm.
=sombre=, dark.
=sommeil=, _m._, sleep; =avoir --=, to be sleepy.
=sommet=, _m._, top.
=sonde=, _f._, probe.
=songer (à)=, to think, dream, meditate.
=sonner=, to sound, strike.
=sorcier=, _m._, wizard.
=sort=, _m._, lot, fate.
=sorte=, _f._, kind, sort; =de la --=, thus; =de -- que=, so that.
=sortir=, to go out; =-- de=, to leave.
=soudain=, suddenly.
=souffler=, to blow.
=soufflet=, _m._, bellows.
=souffrance=, _f._, suffering.
=souffrir=, to suffer, permit, admit of.
=souhaiter=, to wish.
=soulager=, to relieve.
=soulever=, to urge to revolt, be in revolt, rouse indignation of, rouse.
=soupe=, _f._, soup; meal; =-- à la farine=, porridge; =faire la --=, to prepare a meal.
=souper=, to sup; _m._, supper.
=soupière=, _f._, tureen.
=sourcil=, _m._, eyebrow; =froncer le --=, to frown.
=sourd, -e=, deaf, dull; =faire le --=, to pretend to be deaf.
=sourdement=, in a low tone, dully.
=souriant, -e=, smiling.
=sourire=, to smile.
=sous=, under.
=soutenir=, to stand, sustain, maintain, support.
=souvenir=, _m._, recollection.
=souvenir (se), (de)=, to remember.
=souvent=, often.
=spectacle=, _f._, sight.
=stationner=, to stand, station.
=stupéfait, -e=, astonished.
=su=, _see_ =savoir=.
=subitement=, suddenly.
=succéder=, to follow; prosper, succeed.
=suffire=, to suffice.
=suffoquer=, to stifle, choke.
=suite=, _f._, consequence; =tout de --=, at once; =à la -- de=, after, with behind; =à sa --=, after her; =ainsi de --=, and so on; =de --=, continuously.
=suivre=, to follow; =se --=, to be continuous.
=sujet=, _m._, subject.
=supporter=, to sustain, bear.
=sur=, on, in, with, after, to, along; =-- trois rangs=, three lines deep.
=sûr, -e=, sure, certain.
=sûreté=, _f._, security.
=surlendemain=, on the third day; _m._, the next day but one.
=surmonter=, to overcome.
=surmonté, -e=, crowned, surmounted.
=surprendre=, to surprise.
=surpris, -e=, surprised.
=surtout=, especially.
=surveiller=, to oversee, watch over.
=survenir=, to happen _or_ come unexpectedly.
=sus, sut=, _see_ =savoir.=
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=tabac=, _m._ tobacco.
=table=, _f._, table; feasting; =dresser= _or_ =mettre la --=, to set the table.
=tâcher=, to try.
=taille=, _f._, form; body; waist; height.
=tailler=, to shape.
=taire=, to be silent; =se --=, to hold one's peace, grow quiet.
=talent=, _m._, ability.
=talon=, _m._, heel.
=tambour=, _m._, drum; drummer.
=tambour-maître=, _m._, drum major.
=tandis que=, while.
=tant=, so much, so many; =-- de=, so much, so many; =-- que=, as long as.
=tante=, _f._, aunt.
=tantôt=, soon; =-- ... --=, now ... now.
=tard=, late; =se faire --=, to grow late; =au plus --=, at the very latest.
=tarder=, to delay; =ne tarder point a s'endormir=, to fall asleep immediately.
=tarte=, _f._, tart.
=tas=, _m._, lot, set, crowd; heap.
=tasse=, _f._, cup.
=tâter=, to feel.
=taupe=, _f._, mole.
=taupier=, _m._, molecatcher.
=tel, -le=, such, like.
=tellement=, so, so much.
=tempe=, _f._, temple.
=temps=, _m._, time, times; weather; =de -- en --=, from time to time; =bon --=, good times; =en même --=, at the same time; =à --=, on time; =par un --=, in weather; =beau --=, fine weather.
=tendre=, soft, tender.
=tendre=, to offer, stretch out.
=tendresse=, _f._, tenderness.
=ténèbres=, _f. pl._, darkness.
=tenir=, to hold; =se --=, to be, keep, remain, stand; =-- sur pied=, to maintain; =-- à=, to adhere to.
=terrain=, _m._, ground.
=terre=, _f._, earth, land; clay; =ventre à --=, at full speed; =de --=, clay; =à --=, on _or_ to the ground.
=terreur=, _m._, fear.
=territoire=, _f._, territory.
=tête=, _f._, head; mind; =en --=, ahead.
=thaler=, _m._, dollar (_German_) silver coin worth about 71 cents.
=théâtre=, _m_., scene.
=théorie=, _f._, theory.
=Thérèse=, Theresa.
=tiède=, tepid.
=tiens, tenez=, look! hold!
=tignasse=, _f._, old wig, shock of hair; ruff on a dog's neck.
=timide=, timid.
=tinter=, to jingle.
=tirer=, to draw; fire, shoot; open, close; get; emit.
=tiroir=, _m._, drawer; =-- à rabots=, cabbagecutter.
=toile=, _f._, cloth.
=toison=, _f._, hair (of a dog.)
=toit=, _m._, roof, attic.
=tôle=, _f._, sheetiron.
=tomber=, to fall; =-- mal=, to turn out badly, get the wrong person.
=tombereau=, _m._, tipcart.
=ton=, _m._, tone.
=tondeur=, _m._, shearer, clipper.
=tondre=, to shear, clip.
=tonne=, _f._, cask, keg.
=tonneau=, _m._, cask, keg.
=tonnerre=, _m._, thunder.
=torche=, _f._, torch.
=torsade=, _f._, twisted fringe.
=tort=, _m._, wrong; =avoir --=, to be wrong.
=tôt=, soon; =le plus --=, the very soonest.
=touchant=, touching, concerning.
=toucher=, to touch, reach, move.
=toujours=, always; _with imperf._ was always -ing; =faire --=, to keep on doing.
=tour=, _m._, circuit, turn; =faire un -- dans=, make the round of; =à son --=, in his turn, also.
=tourbilloner=, to eddy, whirl.
=tourmenter=, to torment, grieve, worry.
=tournant=, _m._, turn, corner.
=tournée=, _f._, visit, round.
=tourner=, to move round, flank; =se --=, to turn.
=tourneur=, _m._, wood turner.
=tousser=, to cough.
=tout, -e=, all, every; _adv._, wholly, quite; =-- à coup=, all at once; =du --=, at all; =-- de même=, just the same; =-- en=, while; =--e la=, the only; =--à fait=, altogether.
=train=, _m._, course, way; =en -- de=, in the act of, engaged in; =aller son --=, to continue.
=traînard=, _m._, straggler.
=traîneau=, _m._, sled, sleigh; =aller en --=, to go sleighriding _or_ coasting.
=trait=, _m._, draught, gulp, swallow; trait, action; anecdote; =d'un --=, at a swallow.
=traiter=, to treat.
=tranchant, -e=, sharp.
=trancher=, to cut.
=tranquille=, quiet.
=tranquillement=, quietly.
=tranquilliser (se)=, to grow quiet.
=tranquillité=, _f._, quiet.
=transporter=, to carry.
=travail=, _m._, labor.
=travailler=, to work.
=travers=, _m._., extent; =à --=, across; =au --=, through; =de --=, wrong; =en --=, crosswise, horizontally.
=traverse=, _f._, short cut; =chemin de --=, short cut.
=traverser=, to cross, traverse.
=tremblant, -e=, trembling.
=trembler=, to tremble.
=tremblottant, -e=, quivering.
=trente=, thirty.
=très=, very much, very.
=tricolore=, threecolored.
=tricorne=, _m._, three-cornered hat.
=trimbaler (se)=, to jaunt about.
=triomphe=, _m._, triumph.
=triompher=, to triumph.
=triste=, sad.
=tristement=, sadly.
=tristesse=, _f._, sadness.
=trois=, three.
=troisième=, third.
=tromper=, to deceive; =se -- (de)=, to be mistaken (about).
=trompette=, _f._, trumpet; =en --=, in the form of a trumpet.
=trop=, too, too much.
=trou=, _m._, hole.
=trouble=, _m._, disorder, uneasiness, commotion; annoyance; =sans --=, quietly.
=troubler=, to agitate; =se --=, to be confused.
=troupe=, _f._, troop, band, flock.
=troupeau=, _m._, flock, herd.
=trousse=, _f._, case of instruments; =à leurs trousses=, at their heels, in pursuit.
=trouver=, to find; =se --=, to be; =s'y --=, to be there.
=tu=, _see_ =taire=.
=tuer=, to kill.
=tut=, _see_ =taire=.
=tumulte=, _m._, uproar, riot, noise.
=tyran=, _m._, tyrant.
U
=uhlan=, _m._, German lancer.
=un=, _m._, one, unit; =-- à --=, singly, at random.
=uniforme=, uniform.
=universel, -le=, universal, of everybody.
=université=, _f._, university.
=usurier=, _m._, money lender, note-shaver, loan shark.
=utile=, useful; _m._, utility.
V
=va=, _see_ =aller=.
=vaincre=, to conquer.
=vainqueur=, _m._, conqueror.
=vaisselle=, _f._, dishes.
=valeur=, _f._, value.
=vallée=, _f._, valley.
=vallon=, _m._, dale.
=valoir=, to be worth; =-- mieux=, to be worth more, be better; =-- la peine=, to be worth while.
=vanterie=, _f._, boasting, boast.
=veillée=, _f._, night attendance; =à la -- chez=, to sit up with.
=veiller=, to watch, sit up.
=vendre=, to sell.
=vendredi=, _m._, Friday.
=venir=, to come; =-- de= _and inf_., to have just; =aller et --=, to walk up and down.
=vent=, _m._, wind; =faire du --=, to be windy; =coup de --=, gust.
=ventre=, _m._, abdomen; =-- à terre=, at full speed.
=venu=, _m._, comer; =le premier --=, any one.
=verger=, _m._, orchard.
=vérifier=, to inspect; assert, certify.
=véritable=, true, regular.
=vérité=, _f._, truth.
=verre=, _m._, glass.
=verrou=, _m._, bolt.
=vers=, to, toward.
=verser=, to pour out, spill.
=vert, -e=, green.
=vertu=, _f._, virtue.
=veste=, _f._, short jacket.
=vêtement=, _m._, garment.
=vêtir=, to clothe.
=viande=, _f._, meat.
=vice=, _f._, vice, fault.
=victime=, _f._, victim.
=victoire=, _f._, victory; =remporter la --=, to be victorious, win.
=vide=, empty; _m_., void.
=vider=, to empty.
=vie=, _f._, life, livelihood; =gagner sa --=, to support oneself, make a living.
=vieillard=, _m._, old man.
=vieille=, _f._, old woman.
=vierge=, _f._, virgin.
=vieux, vieil, vieille=, old; _m._, old man.
=vi-f, -ve=, alive, living, lively.
=vigoureu-x, -se=, vigorous.
=village=, _m._, village; =au --=, in the village.
=ville=, _f._, city, town.
=vin=, _m._, wine.
=vingt=, twenty.
=visite=, _f._, visit, call.
=visiter=, to visit.
=vite=, quick, quickly.
=vitre=, _f._, window pane.
=vivacité=, _f._, liveliness; =avec --=, rapidly, excitedly.
=vive=, _see_ =vif= _and_ =vivre=.
=vivre=, to live; _m. pl._, food, provisions.
=voeu=, _m._, prayer, wish.
=voici=, here, see!
=voilà=, there, see! that's the way.
=voir=, to see; =se --=, to be visible, appear, be; =on le voyait=, he could be seen.
=voisin, -e=, neighboring; _m. or f._, neighbor.
=voiture=, _f._, carriage; =chemin de --=, carriage road.
=voix=, _f._, voice; =-- de tonnerre=, loud voice.
=volet=, _m._, window shutter, blind.
=voleu-r=, _m._, =-se=, _f._, thief.
=volonté=, _f._, will.
=volontiers=, willingly.
=volte-face=, _f._, about face; =faire --=, to face about.
=voter=, to vote, appropriate.
=vouloir=, to wish, want, like; try, make an effort; be glad; =-- bien=, to be willing, will.
=voûte=, _f._, dome, vault.
=voûter=, to arch; stoop.
=voyage=, _m._, trip.
=vrai, -e=, true.
=vraiment=, truly.
=vue=, _f._, sight, view; =à perte de --=, as far as one could see.
Y
=y=, there, to that; =il -- a=, there is, there are; ago; =il -- a trois jours=, three days ago.
=yeux=, _pl. of_ =oeil=.
=Yokel=, Jake.
Z
=zeitblatt=, _m._, newspaper.