noun🔗ShareTalonThe rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg."My grandmother tripped on the curb because her heel hurt. "Ma grand-mère a trébuché sur le trottoir parce que son talon lui faisait mal.bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel."My new running shoes have a thick heel to provide good support for my ankles. "Mes nouvelles chaussures de course ont un talon épais pour bien soutenir mes chevilles.wearbodypartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot."My new socks have a worn heel, so I need to buy a new pair. "Mes nouvelles chaussettes ont un talon usé, donc je dois acheter une nouvelle paire.bodywearpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase de la paumeThe part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist."My grandmother held the teacup by its heel to avoid burning her fingers. "Ma grand-mère tenait la tasse à thé par la base de la paume pour ne pas se brûler les doigts.anatomybodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalons hauts(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe."My sister wore a pair of elegant heels to the dance recital. "Ma sœur portait une paire de talons hauts élégants pour le récital de danse.wearstyleappearanceitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe back, upper part of the stock."The carpenter carefully sanded the heel of the wooden chair leg. "Le charpentier a soigneusement poncé le talon du pied de la chaise en bois.bodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe last or lowest part of anything."the heel of a mast"le talon d'un mâtpartpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCroûton, talonA crust end-piece of a loaf of bread."The baker carefully placed the heel of the loaf of bread on the bottom shelf. "Le boulanger a soigneusement placé le croûton du pain sur l'étagère du bas.foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise."My grandmother used the heel of the bread roll to scoop up the soup. "Ma grand-mère utilisait le talon du petit pain pour ramasser la soupe.foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne personne méprisable, un lâcheA contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person."The new student was a real heel; he constantly interrupted the teacher and made fun of others' answers. "Le nouvel élève était un vrai lâche ; il interrompait constamment le professeur et se moquait des réponses des autres.personcharactermoralattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCatcheur heel, méchantA headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully."The wrestling heel boasted about his victory, acting like a bully to intimidate the other competitors. "Le catcheur heel s'est vanté de sa victoire, agissant comme un méchant pour intimider les autres concurrents.entertainmentsportcharactermediastylepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe talonThe cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game."I put the heel of cards aside to play later. "Je mets le talon de cartes de côté pour jouer plus tard.gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonAnything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob."The ceramic pot had a small, rounded heel that made it easy to grip. "Le pot en céramique avait un petit talon arrondi qui le rendait facile à saisir.bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase, extrémité inférieureThe lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the wooden rafter before attaching it to the post. "Le charpentier a soigneusement mesuré la base de la ferme en bois avant de l'attacher au poteau.architecturepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalon(specifically) The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the rafter to ensure the roof's slope was correct. "Le charpentier a soigneusement mesuré le talon du chevron pour s'assurer que la pente du toit était correcte.architecturetechnicalbuildingpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGorge(workman slang) A cyma reversa."The carpenter used a heel to create the decorative molding. "Le charpentier a utilisé une gorge pour créer la moulure décorative.architecturetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe short side of an angled cut."The heel of the triangular piece of wood was only an inch wide. "Le talon du morceau de bois triangulaire ne mesurait qu'un pouce de large.parttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonThe part of a club head's face nearest the shaft."The golfer carefully examined the heel of the golf club before hitting the ball. "Le golfeur a examiné attentivement le talon du club de golf avant de frapper la balle.sporttechnicalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe bas de la lame d'une hacheThe lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end)."The carpenter carefully sharpened the heel of the axe before chopping wood. "Le charpentier a soigneusement affûté le bas de la lame de la hache avant de couper du bois.technicalutensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalonIn a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder."The carding machine's heel is worn smooth from years of use. "Le talon de la machine à carder est usé et lisse après des années d'utilisation.machinetechnicalindustrypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTaloner, coller aux basques de quelqu'unTo follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely."She called to her dog to heel."Elle a appelé son chien pour qu'il la suive.actionpositionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHauterTo add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot)."My dad heeled my work boots because the heels were worn down. "Mon père a fait hauter mes bottes de travail parce que les talons étaient usés.appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTalonerTo kick with the heel."The soccer player heeled the ball towards the goal. "Le joueur de football a talonné le ballon vers le but.bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTalonerTo perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc."The dancers heeled their way across the stage, moving with grace and precision. "Les danseurs ont talonné leur chemin sur scène, se déplaçant avec grâce et précision.actionsportdancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉperonnerTo arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting."The farmer heeled the rooster, preparing it for the upcoming cockfight. "Le fermier a éperonné le coq, le préparant pour le combat de coqs à venir.animalsportweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper (la balle) avec le talon du clubTo hit (the ball) with the heel of the club."The golfer heeled the ball towards the green. "Le golfeur a frappé la balle avec le talon du club en direction du green.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttraperTo make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up."Before the game started, the football player had to heel the ball. "Avant le début du match, le joueur de football a dû attraper le ballon.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGîte, inclinaisonThe act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant."The heel of the ladder caused it to lean against the wall, making it unsafe to climb. "Le gîte de l'échelle l'a fait s'incliner contre le mur, ce qui la rendait dangereuse à grimper.positionnauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePencher, inclinerTo incline to one side; to tilt."The old house's roof was beginning to heel to the east, leaning noticeably towards the street. "Le toit de la vieille maison commençait à pencher vers l'est, s'inclinant visiblement vers la rue.nauticalsailingpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGuérirTo make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure."This bandage will heal your cut."Ce pansement guérira votre coupure.medicinebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGuérirTo become better or healthy again."Bandages allow cuts to heal."Les bandages permettent aux coupures de guérir.medicinephysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGuérir, cicatriserTo reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt."to heal dissensions"Guérir les dissensions.moralguiltreligionphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCacher, dissimulerTo hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons)."The secret club members heeled their meeting place from the curious eyes of the schoolyard. "Les membres du club secret cachaient leur lieu de réunion aux yeux curieux de la cour de récréation.grouporganizationritualreligionsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareButer(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc)."The gardener heeled in the young tomato plants to protect their roots from the frost. "Le jardinier a butté les jeunes plants de tomates pour protéger leurs racines du gel.agricultureplantactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
