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renaissance
/ʁə.nɛ.sɑ̃s/A period of great cultural and intellectual revival, especially the European movement of the 14th–17th centuries that saw renewed interest in classical antiquity.
La Renaissance italienne a vu l'émergence de génies tels que Léonard de Vinci et Michel-Ange.
The Italian Renaissance saw the emergence of geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
💡 When capitalised ('la Renaissance'), it refers specifically to the historical period. Lowercase 'une renaissance' can mean any kind of revival or rebirth.
s'affranchir
/s‿a.fʁɑ̃.ʃiʁ/To liberate oneself from a constraint, authority, or domination; to gain independence or freedom.
Au cours du XVIIIe siècle, de nombreuses colonies ont cherché à s'affranchir de la tutelle des empires européens.
During the 18th century, many colonies sought to free themselves from the guardianship of European empires.
💡 A reflexive verb. Can be used figuratively, e.g., 's'affranchir des conventions' (to break free from conventions). The noun form is 'affranchissement'.
s'avérer
/sa.ve.ʁe/To turn out to be something
Ses prédictions se sont avérées exactes.
His predictions proved to be correct.
souligner
/su.li.ɲe/To draw attention to the importance of something
Il faut souligner ce point essentiel.
This essential point must be emphasised.
traité
/tʁɛ.te/A formal, legally binding agreement concluded between two or more states or international entities on matters of politics, trade, peace, or other affairs.
Le traité de Versailles, signé en 1919, mit officiellement fin à la Première Guerre mondiale.
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially brought the First World War to an end.
💡 Not to be confused with 'traité' as the past participle of 'traiter' (to treat/handle). In the diplomatic sense, often followed by 'de' + subject matter, e.g., 'traité de paix'.