Réponses du niveau 1513

INSISTER 8 letters - "Aborder de manière répétitive un sujet" is a straight definition, and INSISTER is the word that matches. CONTENTS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

AUTOUR 6 letters - the clue "Alentour, aux environs" describes AUTOUR directly. It ties with CHICHE for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

CHICHE 6 letters - "Capable en langage enfantin" leads to CHICHE by definition. It begins with C and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

MENTHE 6 letters - reading "Glaciale ou poivrée, elle rafraîchit toujours" literally points to MENTHE. It begins with M and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

VICOMTE 7 letters - "Noble au-dessus du baron" is a straight definition, and VICOMTE is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

FRANÇOIS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Prénom désignait la langue de l'hexagone" asks for more than one, and FRANÇOIS fits. It is the longest answer in Level 1513, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

BOURSIN 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: BOURSIN completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with B and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CONTENTS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Ravis et épanouis" asks for more than one, and CONTENTS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.