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a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment: commencer à apprendre
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The competition will be judged by a panel of experts.
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a very thin book with a small number of pages and a paper cover, giving information about something commencer à apprendre
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something on sale at a lower price than its true value: commencer à apprendre
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The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
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a situation where someone is judged on how much of a particular quality they have: commencer à apprendre
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the beauty, popularity ecc stakes The prime minister is not very high in the popularity stakes (= he is not very popular) at the moment.
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a continuous up and down shape or movement, like waves on the sea: commencer à apprendre
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The fields rise and fall in gentle undulations.
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If something is ..., it has a surface that is pleasant or attractive to touch: commencer à apprendre
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Her paintings have a very tactile quality.
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a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river: commencer à apprendre
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This part of the coast has pebble beaches.
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to remove the good or bad effects of an action or several actions: commencer à apprendre
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It's very difficult to undo the damage that's caused by inadequate parenting in a child's early years.
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in a way that is rude, sudden, or informal commencer à apprendre
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in a way that is unceremonious (= rude, sudden, or informal): He was unceremoniously removed from the list of members, for gross misconduct.
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the rate of someone's progress in learning a new skill: commencer à apprendre
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It's a steep learning curve when you're thrown into a job.
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of cheap quality or in bad style: commencer à apprendre
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low quality The shop sold tacky souvenirs and ornaments.
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the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits: commencer à apprendre
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The air freshener plugs into a car's lighter socket.
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to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh: commencer à apprendre
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I tickled her feet and she laughed.
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making you remember a particular person, event, or thing: commencer à apprendre
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That song is so reminiscent of my adolescence.
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a long, thin string or strip of leather used to fasten boots commencer à apprendre
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extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter: commencer à apprendre
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He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.
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to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly: commencer à apprendre
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The critics scoffed at his paintings.
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commencer à apprendre
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I have only a vague notion of what she does for a living.
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difficult to do because the parts involved are small: commencer à apprendre
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Repairing a watch is a very fiddly job.
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a company that produces goods in large numbers: commencer à apprendre
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Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars.
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the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving: commencer à apprendre
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Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.
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simple and not skilfully done or made: commencer à apprendre
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very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: commencer à apprendre
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In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.
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