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mara

/ˈmɑːɹə/

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noun

Cauchemar, cauchemar

A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Examples :

"I woke up suddenly, feeling a heavy weight on my chest, convinced I had been visited by a mara in the night. "

Je me suis réveillé brusquement, sentant un poids lourd sur ma poitrine, convaincu d'avoir été visité par un cauchemar pendant la nuit.

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Démon, mauvais esprit

A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.

Examples :

"The students felt the presence of a mara, preventing them from finishing their project on time. "

Les étudiants ont ressenti la présence d'un démon, les empêchant de terminer leur projet à temps.

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Démon, esprit maléfique

Any malicious or evil spirit.

Examples :

"Some villagers believed the strange noises in the forest were the work of a mara, trying to scare them away from their homes. "

Certains villageois croyaient que les bruits étranges dans la forêt étaient l'œuvre d'un démon, qui essayait de les effrayer loin de leurs maisons.

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Mara

Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

Examples :

"During our family trip to Argentina, we were lucky enough to spot a mara grazing on the Patagonian steppe. "

Lors de notre voyage en famille en Argentine, nous avons eu la chance d'apercevoir un mara broutant dans la steppe de Patagonie.

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