![Advanced synonyms in French [C1] — VocaVerb](https://vocaverb.com/wp-content/uploads/vv-cat-images/vv-cat-12602-fr.png)
Put your French vocabulary to the test with this challenging C1-level crossword! Each clue will lead you to a sophisticated synonym — the kind of nuanced, elevated term that separates advanced speakers from the rest. Whether you’re refining your written expression or expanding your lexical range, this puzzle will push your French to the next level.
Grid
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Clues
Across
- 4. Acting with sudden force or passion
- 6. Again, still
- 8. Ability to speak fluently and easily
- 10. Having sharp insight or understanding
- 14. Excessive display of learning or rules
- 15. Calm and peaceful in disposition
- 16. To sew
- 17. Widely known for negative reasons
Down
- 1. Soon
- 2. To give
- 3. Sharp and harsh in tone
- 5. Aggressively defiant manner or style
- 7. Clarity and transparency of expression
- 9. Treating serious matters with humor
- 11. Stern and without comfort or luxury
- 12. Clever and skillful in action
- 13. Very enthusiastic or passionate
Answers
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Across
- 4. Acting with sudden force or passion → impetueux
- 6. Again, still → encore
- 8. Ability to speak fluently and easily → facondite
- 10. Having sharp insight or understanding → perspicace
- 14. Excessive display of learning or rules → pedanterie
- 15. Calm and peaceful in disposition → serein
- 16. To sew → coudre
- 17. Widely known for negative reasons → notoire
Down
- 1. Soon → bientot
- 2. To give → donner
- 3. Sharp and harsh in tone → acerbe
- 5. Aggressively defiant manner or style → truculence
- 7. Clarity and transparency of expression → limpidite
- 9. Treating serious matters with humor → facetieux
- 11. Stern and without comfort or luxury → austere
- 12. Clever and skillful in action → habile
- 13. Very enthusiastic or passionate → ardent
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