Vocabulary List

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e.g., Term	French equivalent	Definition
Howling	Hurlement	producing a long, loud, doleful cry or wailing sound.
Quavering (verb “Quaver”)	Croche	(Of a person's voice) trembles or trembles when speaking, usually due to nervousness or emotion.
Dampness	Humidité	the state or condition of being slightly wet
bower	Charmille	a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood.
Rambunctious	Turbulent	Something or someone uncontrollably exuberant or boisterous
Wit	Esprit	a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor.
The ghastliness (noun form of ghastly)	Horrible	Feeling extremely unwell
Dreadful	Terrible	causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
Cupboard	Armoire	a cabinet or small recess with a door and typically shelves, used for storage.
Beckoned (Verb Beckon)	Faire signe	make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.
Rheumy	Rhumatisme	(Of a person's eyes) watery
Crestfallen	Abattu	sad and disappointed.
Delving (verb Delve)	Fouiller	reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
Looted (verb loot)	Piller	steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot.
Frantic	Frénétique	wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
Courtyard	Cour	an unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building.
Cushy	Peinard	(of furniture) comfortable
Stumble	Trébucher	trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.