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• abaisser to lower, to reduce, to humiliate, to humble
• s’abaisser to humble/lower oneself, to condescend, to slope
• abasourdir to daze, to deafen, to stun
• abattre to dishearten, to cut down, to slaughter
• abolir to abolish, to do away with
• absoudre to absolve
• s’abstenir to abstain
• accepter to accept
• acclamer to acclaim, to applaud, to cheer
• accompagner to accompany
• accorder to accord, to grant, to reconcile, to admit
• accourir * to run/run up to, to come/go running to
• accrocher to hang (up), to hook (on a hanger, nail, e.g., a coat)
• accroître to increase, to make greater, to enlarge
• accueillir to greet, welcome
• accuser to accuse
• acheter to buy, to purchase
• achever to achieve, to finish, to complete, to end
• acquérir * to acquire, to obtain
• admettre * to admit
• admirer to admire
• adorer to worship, to adore
• adresser to address
• agacer to annoy, to irritate, to pester, to vex
• agir to act, to behave, to take effect
• aider to aid, to help, to assist
• aimer to love, to like
• ajouter to add
• aller * to go
• s’en aller * to go away
• amener to bring, to lead
• amuser to amuse, to entertain
• s’amuser to have a good time, to amuse/enjoy oneself
• annoncer to announce
• apercevoir * to perceive
• apparaître * to appear
• appartenir * to belong, to pertain
• appeler to call, to name, to appeal
• s’appeler to be named, to call oneself
• apporter to bring, to bear