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lore

/lɔː/ /lɔɹ/

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noun

Savoir, tradition, connaissance

All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

Examples :

"the lore of the Ancient Egyptians"

le savoir des anciens Égyptiens

culture history tradition education literature mythology

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noun

Histoire, tradition

The backstory created around a fictional universe.

Examples :

"The fantasy novel's lore explained the origins of the magical creatures. "

L'histoire du roman fantastique expliquait les origines des créatures magiques.

story literature mythology entertainment

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noun

Savoir-faire

Examples :

"The intricate woodwork displayed remarkable lore in its craftsmanship. "

Les boiseries complexes ont révélé un savoir-faire remarquable dans leur fabrication.

work industry technical quality

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noun

La région entre les yeux et les narines des oiseaux, des reptiles et des amphibiens

The region between the eyes and nostrils of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Examples :

"The bird's delicate lore was a beautiful shade of pale yellow. "

La région délicate entre les yeux du volatile était d'une belle teinte jaune pâle.

animal body part anatomy

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noun

La zone entre les yeux et les mandibules des insectes

The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.

Examples :

"The entomologist examined the bee's lore closely to identify its species. "

L'entomologiste a examiné de près la zone entre les yeux et les mandibules de l'abeille pour identifier son espèce.

insect anatomy part animal

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verb

Perdre

To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

Examples :

"He lost his hearing in the explosion."

Il a perdu l'ouïe dans l'explosion.

property asset business economy

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verb

S'écarter de, manquer, s'égarer

To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

Examples :

"I lost my way in the forest."

Je me suis perdu dans la forêt.

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verb

Perdre

To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

Examples :

"We lost the football match."

Nous avons perdu le match de football.

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verb

Perdre la trace, ne plus pouvoir suivre

To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

Examples :

"Mission control lost the satellite as its signal died down."

Le contrôle de mission a perdu le satellite lorsque son signal s'est affaibli.

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verb

Semer, distancer

To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.

Examples :

"We managed to lose our pursuers in the forest."

Nous avons réussi à semer nos poursuivants dans la forêt.

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verb

Cesser de montrer, surmonter

To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).

Examples :

"After arguing with his sister, he finally lorest his anger. "

Après s'être disputé avec sa sœur, il a finalement surmonté sa colère.

mind emotion attitude

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verb

Se défaire de, éliminer

To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.

Examples :

"When we get into the building, please lose the hat."

Quand nous entrons dans le bâtiment, veuillez enlever le chapeau.

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verb

Retarder

Of a clock, to run slower than expected.

Examples :

"My grandfather's grandfather clock is loing; it's been losing a few minutes each day. "

L'horloge de grand-père de mon grand-père retarde ; elle perd quelques minutes chaque jour.

time technical machine

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verb

Priver quelqu'un de quelque chose

(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.

Examples :

"The teacher's strict rules lored the students of their freedom to talk during class. "

Les règles strictes du professeur ont privé les élèves de leur liberté de parler en classe.

asset property business finance economy value

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verb

Manquer, rater

To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.

Examples :

"I lost a part of what he said."

J'ai manqué une partie de ce qu'il a dit.

mind sensation action

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verb

priver de, dépouiller de

To cause to part with; to deprive of.

Examples :

"The teacher lores her students of their precious study time by assigning extra homework. "

Le professeur prive ses élèves de leur précieux temps d'étude en leur donnant des devoirs supplémentaires.

property business