noun🔗ShareAgitation, bouillonnementAgitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water."The slight fret on the lake's surface indicated a breeze was picking up. "La légère agitation à la surface du lac indiquait qu'une brise se levait.naturephysicsweatheroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgitation, irritation, contrariétéAgitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation."He keeps his mind in a continual fret."Il est constamment en proie à l'irritation.mindemotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerpès, eczémaHerpes; tetter."The farmer's hands were covered in a painful fret, making it difficult for him to work in the fields. "Les mains du fermier étaient couvertes d'un herpès douloureux, ce qui rendait difficile pour lui de travailler dans les champs.diseasemedicinevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBerges érodées, rives usées(in the plural) The worn sides of riverbanks, where ores or stones containing them accumulate after being washed down from higher ground, which thus indicate to miners the locality of veins of ore."The miners followed the distinctive fret along the riverbank, hoping to find a rich vein of ore. "Les mineurs ont suivi les berges érodées distinctives le long de la berge, espérant trouver un filon de minerai riche.geologymaterialmineralsciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrouter, mangerEspecially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat."The hungry goats fretted the overgrown weeds in the neglected garden. "Les chèvres affamées ont brouté les mauvaises herbes envahissantes dans le jardin négligé.animalfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'inquiéter, se tourmenter, s'agacerTo chafe or irritate; to worry."The tight shoes were fretting my feet all day. "Les chaussures serrées m'ont irrité les pieds toute la journée.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'inquiéter, se tourmenter, s'agiterTo make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple."to fret the surface of water"Agiter la surface de l'eau.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGaspiller, dilapiderIn the form fret out: to squander, to waste."He needed to save money, but he fretted it out on takeout food and video games. "Il avait besoin d'économiser de l'argent, mais il l'a gaspillé en plats à emporter et en jeux vidéo.economybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRonger, consumerTo gnaw; to consume, to eat away."The constant worry about the upcoming test was fretting away at her concentration. "L'inquiétude constante concernant le prochain test rongeait sa concentration.mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'inquiéter, s'irriter, se tourmenterTo be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry."The student fretted about the upcoming exam, complaining about how difficult the material seemed. "L'étudiant s'inquiétait pour l'examen à venir, se plaignant de la difficulté de la matière.mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'user, s'effilocherTo be worn away; to chafe; to fray."A wristband frets on the edges."Un bracelet s'effiloche sur les bords.wearconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'inquiéter, se tourmenterTo be anxious, to worry."She tends to fret about exams, even when she's well-prepared. "Elle a tendance à s'inquiéter pour les examens, même quand elle est bien préparée.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'inquiéter, s'agiter, s'irriterTo be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion."Rancour frets in the malignant breast."La rancœur s'agite dans la poitrine malveillante.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFermenter, refermenterTo have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place."The winemaker carefully fretted the grape juice to ensure a more complex flavor profile. "Le vigneron a soigneusement fait fermenter le jus de raisin pour assurer un profil de saveur plus complexe.drinkfoodprocesschemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrise, motif ornementalAn ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief."The antique chest had a beautiful fret pattern on its lid. "Le coffre antique avait une belle frise sur son couvercle.architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne croix de saint-André entrelacée avec une mouchetureA saltire interlaced with a mascle."The heraldic fret on the family crest was quite intricate. "La croix de saint-André héraldique sur les armoiries familiales était assez complexe.heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrner, décorerTo decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work."The craftsman carefully fretted the wooden frame of the picture, creating a beautiful, intricate design. "L'artisan a soigneusement orné le cadre en bois de la photo, créant un motif magnifique et complexe.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrner, décorerTo form a pattern on; to variegate."The artist fretted the wooden surface of the box with intricate patterns of carving. "L'artiste a orné la surface en bois de la boîte de motifs de sculpture complexes.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDécouper avec une scie à chantournerTo cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork."The carpenter carefully fretted the wooden frame, creating intricate designs. "Le charpentier a découpé avec soin le cadre en bois, créant des motifs complexes.artstylearchitecturematerialtechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrette, anneauA ferrule, a ring."The antique walking stick has a silver fret at the bottom to protect the wood from splitting. "La canne antique a une frette en argent en bas pour protéger le bois de se fendre.partitemstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFretteOne of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played."To play the song correctly, I need to place my finger on the second fret of the guitar. "Pour jouer la chanson correctement, je dois placer mon doigt sur la deuxième frette de la guitare.musicparttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttacher, lierTo bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring."The gardener fretted the loose soil around the young plant to keep it stable. "Le jardinier a attaché la terre meuble autour de la jeune plante pour la maintenir stable.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFretter, jouerMusical senses."The musician fretted the guitar strings, producing a beautiful melody. "Le musicien a fretté les cordes de la guitare, produisant une belle mélodie.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDétroit, chenalA channel, a strait; a fretum."The ship sailed through the narrow fret into the calmer waters of the bay. "Le navire a navigué à travers le détroit étroit vers les eaux plus calmes de la baie.geographynauticaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDétroit, chenalA channel or passage created by the sea."The fishermen used the narrow fret carved by the sea to navigate their small boat. "Les pêcheurs utilisaient le détroit étroit creusé par la mer pour naviguer avec leur petit bateau.geographyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrume, brouillard marinA fog or mist at sea, or coming inland from the sea."The morning's fog was a light mist, but by afternoon, a thick fret had rolled in from the ocean, obscuring the harbor. "Le brouillard du matin était une légère brume, mais l'après-midi, un épais brouillard marin avait envahi l'océan, obscurcissant le port.weathernauticalenvironmentoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
