Little Women — Page 11

Vocabulary

marmonna

Muttered or mumbled something under one's breath.

en

Preposition meaning 'in,' 'by,' or 'while.'

roulant

Rolling, as in rolling one's eyes.

les

Definite plural article meaning 'the.'

yeux

Eyes, plural of 'œil.'

et

Conjunction meaning 'and.'

agrippant

Grabbing or clutching something tightly.

l'

Contracted definite article meaning 'the.'

air

Air; also manner or expression of a person.

comme

Conjunction or preposition meaning 'as' or 'like.'

elle

Third-person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she.'

avait

Past tense of 'avoir,' meaning 'had.'

vu

Past participle of 'voir,' meaning 'seen.'

le

Definite masculine singular article meaning 'the.'

faire

Infinitive verb meaning 'to do' or 'to make.'

un

Indefinite masculine article meaning 'a' or 'one.'

célèbre

Adjective meaning 'famous' or 'renowned.'

tragédien

A male actor who performs tragedies on stage.

Non

Negation meaning 'no.'

c'

Contracted demonstrative pronoun meaning 'it' or 'this.'

est

Third-person singular of 'être,' meaning 'is.'

la

Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the.'

fourchette

A fork used as a dining utensil.

à

Preposition meaning 'to,' 'at,' or 'for.'

griller

To grill or toast food over heat.

avec

Preposition meaning 'with.'

chaussure

A shoe or footwear item.

de

Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from.'

Mère

Noun meaning 'mother.'

dessus

Adverb or preposition meaning 'on top' or 'above.'

place

Noun meaning 'place,' 'space,' or 'square.'

du

Contracted article meaning 'of the' or 'some.'

pain

Noun meaning 'bread.'

a

Third-person singular of 'avoir,' meaning 'has.'

trac

Stage fright or nervousness before performing.

scène

A scene or stage in a theatrical performance.

s'

Reflexive pronoun contracted before a vowel.

écria

Exclaimed or cried out suddenly.

répétition

A rehearsal or practice session for a performance.

se

Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself' or 'each other.'

termina

Past tense of 'terminer,' meaning 'ended' or 'finished.'

dans

Preposition meaning 'in' or 'inside.'

éclat

A burst or outburst, often of laughter or light.

rire

Noun or verb meaning 'laughter' or 'to laugh.'

général

Adjective meaning 'general' or 'widespread.'

Je

First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I.'

suis

First-person singular of 'être,' meaning 'am.'

contente

Adjective meaning 'happy' or 'pleased' (feminine form).

vous

Second-person plural or formal pronoun meaning 'you.'

trouver

Infinitive meaning 'to find' or 'to consider.'

si

Adverb meaning 'so' or 'such'; also 'if.'

gaies

Adjective meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry' (feminine plural).

mes

Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (plural).

filles

Noun meaning 'girls' or 'daughters.'

dit

Past tense of 'dire,' meaning 'said.'

une

Indefinite feminine article meaning 'a' or 'one.'

voix

Noun meaning 'voice.'

enjouée

Adjective meaning 'lively,' 'playful,' or 'cheerful' (feminine).

porte

Noun meaning 'door'; or verb 'carries/wears.'

acteurs

Noun meaning 'actors' (plural).

spectateurs

Noun meaning 'spectators' or 'audience members.'

retournèrent

Turned around or turned back (past tense, plural).

pour

Preposition meaning 'for' or 'in order to.'

accueillir

Infinitive meaning 'to welcome' or 'to greet.'

grande

Adjective meaning 'great,' 'tall,' or 'large' (feminine).

dame

Noun meaning 'lady' or 'woman.'

maternelle

Adjective meaning 'maternal' or 'motherly' (feminine).

qui

Relative or interrogative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which.'

puis-je

Inverted form asking 'may I' or 'can I.'

aider

Infinitive meaning 'to help' or 'to assist.'

vraiment

Adverb meaning 'really' or 'truly.'

délicieux

Adjective meaning 'delicious' or 'delightful.'

Elle

Third-person feminine pronoun meaning 'she.'

n'

Contracted negative particle used with 'pas.'

était

Imperfect tense of 'être,' meaning 'was.'

pas

Negative adverb meaning 'not'; also 'step.'

habillée

Past participle meaning 'dressed' (feminine form).

élégamment

Adverb meaning 'elegantly' or 'in a refined manner.'

mais

Conjunction meaning 'but.'

femme

Noun meaning 'woman' or 'wife.'

allure

Noun meaning 'bearing,' 'style,' or 'appearance.'

noble

Adjective meaning 'noble' or 'dignified.'

pensaient

Imperfect tense of 'penser,' meaning 'thought' (plural).

que

Conjunction or pronoun meaning 'that,' 'which,' or 'whom.'

cape

Noun meaning 'cape' or 'cloak' as a garment.

grise

Adjective meaning 'grey' (feminine form).

bonnet

A bonnet or soft hat worn on the head.

démodé

Adjective meaning 'old-fashioned' or 'out of style.'

cachaient

Imperfect tense of 'cacher,' meaning 'hid' or 'concealed.'

plus

Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most'; also 'no more.'

magnifique

Adjective meaning 'magnificent' or 'wonderful.'

mère

Noun meaning 'mother.'

monde

Noun meaning 'world' or 'people.'

Alors

Adverb meaning 'so,' 'then,' or 'well then.'

chéries

Term of endearment meaning 'darlings' or 'dears' (feminine plural).

comment

Interrogative adverb meaning 'how.'

passée

Past participle of 'passer,' meaning 'spent' or 'passed' (feminine).

votre

Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (formal or plural).

journée

Noun meaning 'day' (emphasizing its duration).

Il

Third-person masculine pronoun meaning 'he' or 'it.'

y

Adverbial pronoun meaning 'there' or 'it.'

tant

Adverb meaning 'so much' or 'so many.'

préparer

Infinitive meaning 'to prepare' or 'to get ready.'

colis

Noun meaning 'parcel' or 'package.'

partent

Third-person plural of 'partir,' meaning 'leave' or 'depart.'

demain

Adverb meaning 'tomorrow.'

je

First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I.'

ne

Negative particle used with 'pas' to negate a verb.

rentrée

Noun meaning 'return home'; also start of school year.

dîner

Noun or verb meaning 'dinner' or 'to dine.'

Quelqu'

Contracted form of 'quelque,' meaning 'someone' or 'something.'

est-il

Inverted question form meaning 'is he' or 'has he.'

venu

Past participle of 'venir,' meaning 'come.'

Comment

Interrogative adverb meaning 'how.'

va

Third-person singular of 'aller,' meaning 'goes' or 'is.'

ton

Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (singular informal).

rhume

Noun meaning 'cold' (the illness).

tu

Second-person singular informal pronoun meaning 'you.'

as

Second-person singular of 'avoir,' meaning 'have.'

épuisée

Adjective meaning 'exhausted' or 'worn out' (feminine).

Viens

Imperative of 'venir,' meaning 'come' (informal).

m'

Contracted first-person object pronoun meaning 'me.'

embrasser

Infinitive meaning 'to kiss' or 'to hug.'

mon

Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (masculine singular).

bébé

Noun meaning 'baby.'

Tout

Adjective or pronoun meaning 'all,' 'every,' or 'whole.'

faisant

Present participle of 'faire,' meaning 'doing' or 'making.'

ces

Demonstrative adjective meaning 'these' or 'those.'

tendres

Adjective meaning 'tender,' 'gentle,' or 'affectionate' (plural).

questions

Noun meaning 'questions.'

Mme

Abbreviation for 'Madame,' meaning 'Mrs.' or 'Ms.'

enleva

Past tense of 'enlever,' meaning 'removed' or 'took off.'

ses

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'its' (plural).

vêtements

Noun meaning 'clothes' or 'garments.'

mouillés

Adjective meaning 'wet' or 'damp' (plural).

enfila

Past tense of 'enfiler,' meaning 'slipped on' clothing.

chauds

Adjective meaning 'warm' or 'hot' (masculine plural).

chaussons

Noun meaning 'slippers' worn indoors.

asseyant

Present participle of 's'asseoir,' meaning 'sitting down.'

fauteuil

Noun meaning 'armchair' or 'easy chair.'

attira

Past tense of 'attirer,' meaning 'drew' or 'pulled toward.'

sur

Preposition meaning 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.'

genoux

Noun meaning 'knees' or 'lap.'

préparant

Present participle of 'préparer,' meaning 'preparing.'

savourer

Infinitive meaning 'to savor' or 'to enjoy fully.'

heure

Noun meaning 'hour' or 'time.'

heureuse

Adjective meaning 'happy' or 'joyful' (feminine).

sa

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'its' (feminine singular).

bien

Adverb meaning 'well' or 'very'; also adjective 'good.'

remplie

Past participle of 'remplir,' meaning 'filled' (feminine).

Les

Definite plural article meaning 'the.'

affairèrent

Busied themselves; past tense of 's'affairer.'

essayant

Present participle of 'essayer,' meaning 'trying.'

rendre

Infinitive meaning 'to make' or 'to render.'

choses

Noun meaning 'things.'

confortables

Adjective meaning 'comfortable' or 'cozy' (plural).

chacune

Pronoun meaning 'each one' (feminine).

manière

Noun meaning 'manner' or 'way.'

arrangea

Past tense of 'arranger,' meaning 'arranged' or 'set up.'

table

Noun meaning 'table.'

thé

Noun meaning 'tea.'

apporta

Past tense of 'apporter,' meaning 'brought.'

bois

Noun meaning 'wood' or 'forest'; verb 'drink' (je bois).

disposa

Past tense of 'disposer,' meaning 'arranged' or 'placed.'

chaises

Noun meaning 'chairs' (plural).

tomber

Infinitive meaning 'to fall' or 'to drop.'

renverser

Infinitive meaning 'to knock over' or 'to spill.'

cliqueter

Infinitive meaning 'to clatter' or 'to clink.'

tout

Adjective or pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all.'

ce

Demonstrative adjective or pronoun meaning 'this' or 'it.'

qu'

Contracted conjunction meaning 'that' or 'which.'

touchait

Imperfect tense of 'toucher,' meaning 'touched.'