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bards

/bɑːrdz/

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noun

Bardes, poètes

A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.

Examples :

"In ancient Ireland, bards held a respected position, composing poems and songs that told stories of legendary kings and brave warriors. "

Dans l'Irlande ancienne, les bardes occupaient une position respectée, composant des poèmes et des chansons qui racontaient des histoires de rois légendaires et de guerriers courageux.

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Poètes

(by extension) A poet.

Examples :

"Shakespeare is known as the bard of Avon."

Shakespeare est connu comme le poète d'Avon.

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Harnachement de cheval

A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)

Examples :

"The knight polished the bards of his warhorse before the tournament, ensuring his steed was well-protected. "

Le chevalier polissait le harnachement de son cheval de guerre avant le tournoi, s'assurant que sa monture était bien protégée.

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Armure, cuirasse

Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.

Examples :

"The museum display showed a knight's full suit of armor, including the bards protecting his horse. "

L'exposition du musée présentait une armure complète de chevalier, y compris l'armure protégeant son cheval.

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Lard

A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.

Examples :

"The butcher used bards to wrap the lean venison roast before putting it in the oven, hoping to keep it moist and flavorful. "

Le boucher a utilisé du lard pour envelopper le rôti de venaison maigre avant de le mettre au four, dans l'espoir de le garder moelleux et savoureux.

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Écorce

The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.

Examples :

"The rough bards of the old oak tree were covered in moss. "

L'écorce rugueuse du vieux chêne était couverte de mousse.

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Écorce péruvienne

Specifically, Peruvian bark.

Examples :

"To treat his malaria, the doctor prescribed medicine derived from bards. "

Pour traiter son paludisme, le médecin a prescrit un médicament dérivé de l'écorce péruvienne.