noun🔗ShareTerrain, positionThe terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck."The lie of the land around the golf green made it difficult for the beginner to judge the distance. "Le terrain autour du green de golf rendait difficile pour le débutant d'évaluer la distance.sportconditionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerrain, environnementThe terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown."The lie of the lawn was uneven, making it difficult to throw the frisbee straight. "Le terrain de la pelouse était inégal, ce qui rendait difficile de lancer le frisbee droit.sportpositionconditionenvironmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePositionThe position of a fetus in the womb."The doctor examined the ultrasound and noted the fetus's lie was longitudinal. "Le médecin a examiné l'échographie et a noté que la position du fœtus était longitudinale.medicinephysiologyanatomysexbodypositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosition, situationA manner of lying; relative position."The lie of the land made it difficult for the farmer to plant his crops. "La position du terrain rendait difficile pour l'agriculteur de planter ses cultures.positionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTanièreAn animal's lair."The fox used its cozy lie in the woods to rest after hunting. "Le renard utilisait sa tanière douillette dans les bois pour se reposer après la chasse.animalplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe coucher, être couchéTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface."The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"Le livre est sur la table ; la neige est sur le toit ; il est couché dans son cercueil.bodypositionactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre situé, se trouverTo be placed or situated."The book lies open on the table. "Le livre est ouvert sur la table.positionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRester, demeurerTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition."The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."Le papier ne reste pas lisse sur le mur.conditionbeingsituationtimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRésider, se trouverUsed with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist."The answer to the math problem lies in the textbook. "La réponse au problème de maths se trouve dans le manuel.beingpositionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoucher avecUsed with with: to have sexual relations with."My sister said she was going to the library, but she lied with her boyfriend instead. "Ma sœur a dit qu'elle allait à la bibliothèque, mais elle a couché avec son petit ami à la place.sexhumanbodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIncomber à , reposer surUsed with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person."The responsibility to water the plants lies on John. "La responsabilité d'arroser les plantes incombe à John.jobmoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSéjourner, dormirTo lodge; to sleep."The baby lay in his crib, trying to lie still so he could fall asleep. "Le bébé était couché dans son berceau, essayant de rester immobile pour pouvoir s'endormir.positionactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe reposer, être couchéTo be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest."The tired student lay down on the bed and lay still for a few minutes. "L'étudiant fatigué s'est couché sur le lit et est resté immobile pendant quelques minutes.positionactionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurer, se maintenirTo be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained."The new farming techniques lie at the heart of our long-term plan to feed the community sustainably. "Les nouvelles techniques agricoles sont au cœur de notre plan à long terme pour nourrir la communauté de manière durable.environmentecologysciencebiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMentir, tromperTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive."If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."Si vous êtes reconnu coupable d'avoir menti devant le tribunal, vous pourriez être sanctionné.communicationmoralcharacteractionlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMentir, tromperTo convey a false image or impression."Photographs often lie."Les photographies mentent souvent.communicationmoralcharacteractionlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMentir, se tromperTo be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information."My friend Liam lied about finishing his homework, hoping to avoid punishment. "Mon ami Liam a menti sur le fait d'avoir fini ses devoirs, espérant éviter une punition.communicationlanguagewordstatementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMensongeAn intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood."I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression."Je savais qu'il racontait un mensonge à son expression faciale.communicationlanguagemoralstatementcharacternegativesocietyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMensongeA statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth"The politician's statement about lower taxes was a lie; he knew it would only benefit the wealthy. "La déclaration du politicien sur la baisse des impôts était un mensonge ; il savait que cela ne profiterait qu'aux riches.statementcommunicationwordsocietymoralcharacteractionmindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMensonge, tromperieAnything that misleads or disappoints."The politician's promises were a lie that disappointed many voters. "Les promesses du politicien étaient un mensonge qui a déçu de nombreux électeurs.characternegativemoralattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
