Wuthering Heights — Page 4

English → Fr CHAPTER I Level 8/10

It includes kitchen and parlour, generally; but I believe at Wuthering Heights the kitchen is forced to retreat altogether into another quarter: at least I distinguished a chatter of tongues, and a clatter of culinary utensils, deep within; and I observed no signs of roasting, boiling, or baking, about the huge fireplace; nor any glitter of copper saucepans and tin cullenders on the walls.

Elle comprend généralement la cuisine et le salon ; mais je crois qu'à Wuthering Heights la cuisine est forcée de se retirer entièrement dans une autre partie : du moins je distinguai un bavardage de voix et un cliquetis d'ustensiles de cuisine, au fond ; et je n'observai aucun signe de rôtissage, de bouillonnement ou de cuisson autour de l'immense cheminée ; ni aucun éclat de casseroles en cuivre et de passoires en étain sur les murs.

One end, indeed, reflected splendidly both light and heat from ranks of immense pewter dishes, interspersed with silver jugs and tankards, towering row after row, on a vast oak dresser, to the very roof.

Un côté, en effet, reflétait magnifiquement lumière et chaleur à partir de rangées d'immenses plats en étain, entremêlés de cruches et de chopes en argent, s'élevant rang après rang, sur un vaste buffet en chêne, jusqu'au toit même.

The latter had never been under-drawn: its entire anatomy lay bare to an inquiring eye, except where a frame of wood laden with oatcakes and clusters of legs of beef, mutton, and ham, concealed it.

Ce dernier n'avait jamais été lambrissé : toute son ossature était à nu pour un œil curieux, sauf là où un cadre en bois chargé de galettes d'avoine et de grappes de gigots de bœuf, de mouton et de jambon le dissimulait.

Above the chimney were sundry villainous old guns, and a couple of horse-pistols: and, by way of ornament, three gaudily painted canisters disposed along its ledge.

Au-dessus de la cheminée se trouvaient divers vieux fusils patibulaires et deux pistolets de cavalerie : et, à titre d'ornement, trois boîtes peintes de couleurs criardes disposées le long de son rebord.

The floor was of smooth, white stone; the chairs, high-backed, primitive structures, painted green: one or two heavy black ones lurking in the shade.

Le sol était en pierre lisse et blanche ; les chaises, de hautes structures primitives, peintes en vert : une ou deux lourdes chaises noires se dissimulant dans l'ombre.

In an arch under the dresser reposed a huge, liver-coloured bitch pointer, surrounded by a swarm of squealing puppies; and other dogs haunted other recesses.

Dans une arcade sous le buffet reposait une énorme chienne braque couleur foie, entourée d'une nuée de chiots criards ; et d'autres chiens hantaient d'autres recoins.

The apartment and furniture would have been nothing extraordinary as belonging to a homely, northern farmer, with a stubborn countenance, and stalwart limbs set out to advantage in knee-breeches and gaiters.

La pièce et le mobilier n'auraient eu rien d'extraordinaire comme appartenant à un simple fermier du Nord, au visage têtu et aux membres robustes mis en valeur par des culottes courtes et des guêtres.

Vocabulary

Elle: Third person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she' or 'it'.
comprend: Third person singular of 'comprendre'; means 'includes' or 'understands'.
généralement: Adverb meaning 'generally' or 'usually' in most cases.
la: Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the'.
cuisine: Noun meaning 'kitchen' or the art of cooking.
et: Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
le: Definite masculine singular article meaning 'the'.
salon: Noun meaning 'living room' or 'drawing room' in a home.
mais: Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing a contrast or exception.
je: First person singular subject pronoun meaning 'I'.
crois: First person singular of 'croire'; means 'I believe' or 'I think'.
qu': Contraction of 'que' before a vowel; means 'that'.
à: Preposition meaning 'at', 'to', or 'in' depending on context.
est: Third person singular of 'être'; means 'is'.
forcée: Adjective or past participle meaning 'forced' or 'compelled' (feminine).
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'to' depending on context.
se: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself'.
retirer: Verb meaning 'to withdraw', 'to retire', or 'to pull back'.
entièrement: Adverb meaning 'entirely' or 'completely', without exception.
dans: Preposition meaning 'in', 'into', or 'inside' a place or time.
une: Indefinite feminine singular article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
autre: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'other' or 'another'.
partie: Noun meaning 'part', 'portion', or 'section' of something.
du: Contraction of 'de le'; means 'of the' (masculine singular).
moins: Adverb meaning 'less' or 'at least' depending on context.
distinguai: First person singular passé simple of 'distinguer'; means 'I distinguished' or 'I made out'.
un: Indefinite masculine singular article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
bavardage: Noun meaning 'chatter', 'gossip', or 'babbling' sounds.
voix: Noun meaning 'voice' or 'voices'; sound produced by speaking.
cliquetis: Noun meaning 'clanking', 'clinking', or 'rattling' of objects.
d': Contraction of 'de' before a vowel; means 'of' or 'from'.
ustensiles: Noun meaning 'utensils' or 'kitchen implements' used for cooking.
au: Contraction of 'à le'; means 'at the' or 'to the' (masculine).
fond: Noun meaning 'back', 'bottom', or 'depth' of a space.
n': Contraction of 'ne' before a vowel; part of French negation.
observai: First person singular passé simple of 'observer'; means 'I observed'.
aucun: Negative adjective or pronoun meaning 'no', 'none', or 'not any'.
signe: Noun meaning 'sign', 'indication', or 'trace' of something.
rôtissage: Noun meaning 'roasting', the process of cooking meat by roasting.
bouillonnement: Noun meaning 'bubbling' or 'boiling', the action of liquid boiling.
ou: Conjunction meaning 'or', offering an alternative between two options.
cuisson: Noun meaning 'cooking' or 'baking', the process of applying heat to food.
autour: Adverb or preposition meaning 'around' or 'surrounding' something.
l': Contraction of 'le' or 'la' before a vowel; means 'the'.
immense: Adjective meaning 'immense', 'enormous', or 'vast' in size.
cheminée: Noun meaning 'fireplace' or 'chimney', used for heating a room.
ni: Conjunction meaning 'nor' or 'neither', used in negative constructions.
éclat: Noun meaning 'gleam', 'shine', or 'sparkle' of a surface.
casseroles: Noun meaning 'saucepans' or 'pots' used for cooking on a stove.
en: Preposition meaning 'in', 'made of', or 'by' depending on context.
cuivre: Noun meaning 'copper', a reddish-brown metal used in cookware.
passoires: Noun meaning 'colanders' or 'strainers' used to drain liquids from food.
étain: Noun meaning 'tin' or 'pewter', a metallic material used for vessels.
sur: Preposition meaning 'on', 'upon', or 'over' a surface.
les: Definite plural article meaning 'the' for both genders.
murs: Noun meaning 'walls', the vertical structures enclosing a room.
Un: Indefinite masculine singular article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
côté: Noun meaning 'side' or 'aspect' of an object or space.
effet: Noun meaning 'effect', 'result', or 'impression' produced by something.
reflétait: Third person singular imperfect of 'refléter'; means 'was reflecting'.
magnifiquement: Adverb meaning 'magnificently' or 'splendidly', in a grand manner.
lumière: Noun meaning 'light', the natural or artificial illumination of a space.
chaleur: Noun meaning 'heat' or 'warmth', thermal energy felt physically.
partir: Verb meaning 'to leave' or 'to start from' a point or place.
rangées: Noun meaning 'rows' or 'lines' of objects arranged in order.
immenses: Adjective meaning 'immense' or 'enormous' in size (plural form).
plats: Noun meaning 'dishes' or 'platters' used for serving food.
entremêlés: Adjective meaning 'interspersed' or 'intermixed' among other objects.
cruches: Noun meaning 'jugs' or 'pitchers' used for holding liquids.
chopes: Noun meaning 'mugs' or 'tankards', large drinking vessels with handles.
argent: Noun meaning 'silver' (metal) or 'money' depending on context.
s': Contraction of reflexive pronoun 'se' before a vowel sound.
élevant: Present participle of 'élever'; meaning 'rising' or 'ascending' upward.
rang: Noun meaning 'row', 'rank', or 'tier' in an arrangement.
après: Preposition or adverb meaning 'after' or 'following' in sequence.
vaste: Adjective meaning 'vast', 'large', or 'spacious' in extent.
buffet: Noun meaning 'sideboard' or 'dresser', a piece of dining furniture.
chêne: Noun meaning 'oak', a hardwood tree used in making furniture.
jusqu': Contraction of 'jusqu'à'; means 'up to', 'until', or 'as far as'.
toit: Noun meaning 'roof' or 'ceiling', the top covering of a building.
même: Adverb or adjective meaning 'even', 'same', or 'itself'.
Ce: Demonstrative adjective or pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that' (masculine).
dernier: Adjective meaning 'last' or 'latter', referring to the most recent item.
avait: Third person singular imperfect of 'avoir'; means 'had'.
jamais: Adverb meaning 'never' or 'ever', used in negative or emphatic contexts.
été: Past participle of 'être'; means 'been'; also noun for 'summer'.
lambrissé: Adjective meaning 'panelled' or 'wainscoted', covered with wood panelling.
toute: Adjective meaning 'all', 'whole', or 'every' (feminine singular form).
son: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its' (masculine singular).
ossature: Noun meaning 'framework', 'skeleton', or 'structural beams' of a building.
était: Third person singular imperfect of 'être'; means 'was'.
nu: Adjective meaning 'bare', 'naked', or 'exposed', without covering.
pour: Preposition meaning 'for', 'in order to', or 'to' a purpose.
œil: Noun meaning 'eye', the organ of sight (singular of 'yeux').
curieux: Adjective meaning 'curious' or 'inquisitive', eager to observe and learn.
sauf: Preposition meaning 'except', 'save', or 'apart from' something.
là: Adverb meaning 'there', indicating a place or pointing to something.
où: Relative adverb or conjunction meaning 'where' or 'when' in context.
cadre: Noun meaning 'frame', 'framework', or 'setting' of an object.
bois: Noun meaning 'wood' or 'woods', a natural material from trees.
chargé: Adjective meaning 'loaded', 'laden', or 'covered' with something.
galettes: Noun meaning 'flat cakes' or 'oatcakes', a type of round flatbread.
avoine: Noun meaning 'oats', a cereal grain used for food and animal feed.
grappes: Noun meaning 'clusters' or 'bunches' of hanging objects like grapes.
gigots: Noun meaning 'legs of mutton or lamb', a cut of meat.
bœuf: Noun meaning 'beef' or 'ox', meat from cattle used in cooking.
mouton: Noun meaning 'mutton' or 'sheep', used for both the animal and meat.
jambon: Noun meaning 'ham', cured or cooked meat from a pig's leg.
dissimulait: Third person singular imperfect of 'dissimuler'; means 'was concealing'.
Au-dessus: Prepositional phrase meaning 'above' or 'overhead', higher in position.
trouvaient: Third person plural imperfect of 'trouver'; means 'were found' or 'were located'.
divers: Adjective meaning 'various', 'diverse', or 'several' different things.
vieux: Adjective meaning 'old', referring to age of a person or object.
fusils: Noun meaning 'rifles' or 'muskets', handheld firearms used for shooting.
patibulaires: Adjective meaning 'sinister-looking' or 'villainous' in appearance.
deux: Numeral meaning 'two', the number between one and three.
pistolets: Noun meaning 'pistols', small handheld firearms used as weapons.
cavalerie: Noun meaning 'cavalry', mounted soldiers or horse-mounted military forces.
titre: Noun meaning 'title' or 'capacity'; here used as 'by way of'.
ornement: Noun meaning 'ornament' or 'decoration', an object used for aesthetic purposes.
trois: Numeral meaning 'three', the number between two and four.
boîtes: Noun meaning 'boxes' or 'tins', containers for storing objects.
peintes: Past participle of 'peindre'; means 'painted' (feminine plural form).
couleurs: Noun meaning 'colours', the visual properties of light perceived by the eye.
criardes: Adjective meaning 'garish', 'gaudy', or 'loud' in colour (feminine plural).
disposées: Past participle of 'disposer'; means 'arranged' or 'placed' in order.
long: Adjective or noun meaning 'long'; in 'le long de' means 'along'.
rebord: Noun meaning 'ledge', 'rim', or 'shelf', a projecting narrow surface.
Le: Definite masculine singular article meaning 'the'.
sol: Noun meaning 'floor' or 'ground', the surface one walks upon.
pierre: Noun meaning 'stone' or 'rock', a hard natural mineral material.
lisse: Adjective meaning 'smooth' or 'even', without roughness or bumps.
blanche: Adjective meaning 'white', the colour of snow or milk (feminine).
chaises: Noun meaning 'chairs', seats with a back for one person.
hautes: Adjective meaning 'high' or 'tall', of considerable upward extent (feminine plural).
structures: Noun meaning 'structures' or 'forms', the way something is built.
primitives: Adjective meaning 'primitive' or 'rudimentary', basic and simple in design.
vert: Adjective or noun meaning 'green', the colour of grass or leaves.
lourdes: Adjective meaning 'heavy' or 'cumbersome' in weight (feminine plural form).
noires: Adjective meaning 'black' in colour (feminine plural form).
dissimulant: Present participle of 'dissimuler'; means 'concealing' or 'hiding' something.
ombre: Noun meaning 'shadow' or 'shade', darkness caused by blocking light.
Dans: Preposition meaning 'in', 'inside', or 'within' a space or time.
arcade: Noun meaning 'archway' or 'arcade', a curved architectural opening.
sous: Preposition meaning 'under', 'beneath', or 'below' something.
reposait: Third person singular imperfect of 'reposer'; means 'was resting' or 'lay'.
énorme: Adjective meaning 'enormous', 'huge', or 'very large' in size.
chienne: Noun meaning 'female dog' or 'bitch', the feminine form of 'chien'.
braque: Noun meaning 'pointer' or 'hound', a type of hunting dog breed.
couleur: Noun meaning 'colour', the visual quality of an object's appearance.
foie: Noun meaning 'liver', an internal organ; also used for its colour.
entourée: Past participle of 'entourer'; means 'surrounded' or 'encircled' by something.
nuée: Noun meaning 'swarm', 'cloud', or 'large group' of creatures.
chiots: Noun meaning 'puppies', young dogs not yet fully grown.
criards: Adjective meaning 'yelping', 'squealing', or 'noisy' (masculine plural).
autres: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'other' or 'others' (plural form).
chiens: Noun meaning 'dogs', domesticated canine animals kept as pets or workers.
hantaient: Third person plural imperfect of 'hanter'; means 'haunted' or 'frequented'.
recoins: Noun meaning 'nooks', 'corners', or 'hidden recesses' of a space.
La: Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the'.
pièce: Noun meaning 'room', 'piece', or 'coin', depending on context.
mobilier: Noun meaning 'furniture', the movable objects used to furnish a room.
auraient: Third person plural conditional of 'avoir'; means 'would have'.
eu: Past participle of 'avoir'; means 'had' in compound past tenses.
rien: Pronoun meaning 'nothing' or 'anything' in negative constructions.
extraordinaire: Adjective meaning 'extraordinary', 'remarkable', or 'unusual' in nature.
comme: Conjunction or preposition meaning 'as', 'like', or 'such as'.
appartenant: Present participle of 'appartenir'; means 'belonging to' a person or group.
simple: Adjective meaning 'simple', 'plain', or 'ordinary' without complexity.
fermier: Noun meaning 'farmer', a person who cultivates land and raises animals.
Nord: Noun meaning 'North', a cardinal direction; here referring to northern England.
visage: Noun meaning 'face', the front part of a person's head.
têtu: Adjective meaning 'stubborn', 'headstrong', or 'obstinate' in character.
aux: Contraction of 'à les'; means 'to the' or 'with the' (plural).
membres: Noun meaning 'limbs' or 'members', parts of the body or a group.
robustes: Adjective meaning 'robust', 'sturdy', or 'strong' in build (plural form).
mis: Past participle of 'mettre'; means 'put', 'placed', or 'set'.
valeur: Noun meaning 'value'; 'mettre en valeur' means 'to highlight' or 'showcase'.
par: Preposition meaning 'by', 'through', or 'per' depending on context.
des: Indefinite plural article meaning 'some' or 'of the' (plural).
culottes: Noun meaning 'breeches' or 'knee-length trousers', old-fashioned leg garments.
courtes: Adjective meaning 'short', of little length or height (feminine plural).
guêtres: Noun meaning 'gaiters', coverings worn over the leg and shoe.

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