tempered
adjectif C1- Having a specified disposition or temper. · even-tempered
- Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.
- Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.
- Moderated or balanced by other considerations.
- Pertaining to the well-tempered scale, where the twelve notes per octave of the standard keyboard are tuned in such a way that it is possible to play music in any major or minor key and it will not sound perceptibly out of tune.
Dans la bibliothèque
That he was not a good-tempered man had been her firmest opinion.
But I have always observed, that they who are good-natured when children, are good-natured when they grow up; and he was always the sweetest tempered, most generous-hearted boy in the world.”
I promise you that to make up for her want of loyalty, I will be most inflexibly severe;” then casting an expressive glance at his betrothed, which seemed to say, “Fear not, for your dear sake my justice shall be tempered with mercy,” and receiving a sweet and approving smile in return, Villefort departed with paradise in his heart.
She laughed a great deal, was cheerful and good-tempered, and enjoyed the pleasant things of life frankly.
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