noun🔗ShareChambranleThe outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb."The afternoon sun glinted off the revels of the newly installed window, highlighting their smooth, white finish. "Le soleil de l'après-midi brillait sur le chambranle de la fenêtre nouvellement installée, soulignant sa finition lisse et blanche.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRévélation, dévoilementA revelation; an uncovering of what was hidden."The comedian had been telling us about his sleep being disturbed by noise. Then came the reveal: he was sleeping on a bed in a department store."L'humoriste nous racontait que son sommeil était perturbé par le bruit. Puis vint la révélation : il dormait sur un lit dans un grand magasin.evententertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChambranle(obsolete in the US) The side of an opening for a window, doorway, or the like, between the door frame or window frame and the outer surface of the wall; or, where the opening is not filled with a door, etc., the whole thickness of the wall; the jamb."The thick revels of the old castle's window protected the inhabitants from the harsh winter winds. "Les épais chambranles de la fenêtre de l'ancien château protégeaient les habitants des vents d'hiver violents.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéjouissances, célébrationsAn instance of merrymaking; a celebration."The town's New Year's Eve revels included fireworks and a live band in the town square. "Les réjouissances du Nouvel An de la ville comprenaient des feux d'artifice et un groupe de musique en direct sur la place de la ville.entertainmentcultureeventfestivalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéjouissances, fêteA kind of dance."The village celebrations included traditional revels performed by the local dancers. "Les célébrations du village comprenaient des réjouissances traditionnelles exécutées par les danseurs locaux.danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVeillée funèbreA wake for the dead."The family held somber revels for their grandmother, sharing stories and memories of her life. "La famille a organisé une veillée funèbre sombre pour leur grand-mère, partageant des histoires et des souvenirs de sa vie.ritualreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
