cadenasser, v.a., to padlock; to clasp.

cadence, n.f., time (in dancing); (mus.) quivering, shake; (man., harmony) cadence. Aller en —; to keep time.

cadencé, -e, part., cadenced, numbered, harmonious.

cadencer, v.a., to cadence, to harmonize; (mus.) to time, to shake, to trill.

cadène, n.f., (l.u.) chain; chain-gang (of convicts).

cadenette (-nett), n.f., hair-cue, tress (of hair).

cadet, -te, adj., younger, junior (of two). Branche —te; younger branch.

cadet, n.m., (milit.) cadet; younger brother; younger son; junior (of two), (fam.) young fellow. C’est un jeune — de haut appétit; he is an extravagant young gentleman.

cadette, n.f., younger sister, younger daughter; paving stone; long billiard cue.

cadi, n.m., cadi (Turkish judge).