noun🔗ShareGraisse animaleAnimal fat in a melted or soft state"The chef used the greases to make the biscuits extra crispy. "Le chef a utilisé la graisse animale pour rendre les biscuits extra croustillants.foodsubstancematerialanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGraisses(extension) Any oily or fatty matter."The mechanic wiped the greases off his hands after fixing the car engine. "Le mécanicien a essuyé les graisses de ses mains après avoir réparé le moteur de la voiture.substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLaine en suint, laine grasseShorn but not yet cleansed wool"After shearing the sheep, the farm workers collected the greases for further processing into lanolin. "Après la tonte des moutons, les ouvriers agricoles ont collecté la laine en suint pour la transformer en lanoline.materialsubstanceagricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrevassesInflammation of a horse's heels, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis."The horse developed greases, which required careful treatment and rest. "Le cheval a développé des crevasses, ce qui a nécessité un traitement attentif et du repos.animaldiseasemedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGraisser, lubrifierTo put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate."He greases the bicycle chain regularly to keep it from rusting and squeaking. "Il graisse régulièrement la chaîne de vélo pour éviter la rouille et les grincements.technicalmachineutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePot-de-vin, graisser la patteTo bribe."He tried to grease the security guard's palm with a twenty-dollar bill to get backstage. "Il a essayé de graisser la patte du gardien de sécurité avec un billet de vingt dollars pour accéder aux coulisses.politicsgovernmentbusinesslawmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGraisser, faciliterTo cause to go easily; to facilitate."Offering the delivery driver a cold drink greases the wheels of a busy day, making him more likely to be quick and efficient. "Offrir une boisson fraîche au livreur facilite le déroulement d'une journée chargée, le rendant plus susceptible d'être rapide et efficace.actionachievementbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéussir un atterrissage en douceurTo perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly."To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds."À mon grand étonnement, j'ai réussi un atterrissage en douceur malgré les vents traversiers difficiles.vehiclenauticalsailingtechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTuer, assassinerTo kill, murder."The informant feared that the mob would find him and grease him for betraying them. "L'informateur craignait que la mafia ne le trouve et ne l'assassine pour les avoir trahis.policemilitaryactioninhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTromper, escroquerTo cheat or cozen; to overreach."The used car salesman often greases unsuspecting customers by hiding flaws in the engine. "Le vendeur de voitures d'occasion trompe souvent les clients non avertis en cachant les défauts du moteur.moralbusinessactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAffecter de la galeTo affect (a horse) with grease, the disease."The stable owner worried that the damp conditions would grease his horses, leading to painful and debilitating sores. "Le propriétaire de l'écurie craignait que les conditions humides n'affectent ses chevaux de la gale, entraînant des plaies douloureuses et débilitantes.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
