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hares

/heɹz/

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noun

Lièvres

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

Examples :

"The farmer saw several hares running through his field, their long ears silhouetted against the setting sun. "

L'agriculteur a vu plusieurs lièvres courir dans son champ, leurs longues oreilles se découpant sur le soleil couchant.

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noun

Le lièvre

The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

Examples :

"In the annual school "hare and hounds" race, two students are chosen as the hares, leaving a trail of shredded paper for the other children to follow. "

Dans la course annuelle de l'école « lièvre et chiens », deux élèves sont choisis comme lièvres, laissant une traînée de papier déchiqueté que les autres enfants doivent suivre.

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verb

Se dépêcher, se hâter

To move swiftly.

Examples :

"The children hared across the playground at the sound of the bell. "

Les enfants se sont précipités à travers le terrain de jeu au son de la cloche.

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verb

Harceler, taquiner, tracasser

To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

Examples :

"The older brother would constantly hare his little sister by hiding her toys, knowing it would upset her. "

Le grand frère harcelait constamment sa petite sœur en cachant ses jouets, sachant que cela la contrarierait.

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