Réponses du niveau 10399

COMPACTE 8 letters - "Dense de caractère" is a straight definition, and COMPACTE is the word that matches. It ties with SYSTÈME for the longest lane in Level 10399 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

SYSTÈME 8 letters - the clue "Ensemble d'éléments organisés" describes SYSTÈME directly. COMPACTE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

COQUILLE 8 letters - "Enveloppe protectrice d'une huître" leads to COQUILLE by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

MARGAUX 7 letters - reading "Grand cru bordelais prénom féminin" literally points to MARGAUX. It begins with M and ends with X; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

POMPIER 7 letters - "Il combat les incendies" is a straight definition, and POMPIER is the word that matches. It begins with P and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

AZNAVOUR 8 letters - the clue "Interprète de La Bohème prénommé Charles" describes AZNAVOUR directly. It begins with A and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ORLÉANS 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: ORLÉANS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

GRELE 5 letters - reading "Pluie de billes glacées" literally points to GRELE. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

BRASERO 7 letters - "Réchaud d'extérieur" is a straight definition, and BRASERO is the word that matches. It begins with B and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.