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Sherlock Saison 1

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss

In the first season of Sherlock, we follow Dr. John Watson, a war veteran struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning to civilian life, as he searches for purpose and companionship in London. His life changes dramatically when he meets the brilliant but socially awkward consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, leading them to form a partnership at 221B Baker Street. Together, they tackle a series of complex cases, beginning with a series of apparent suicides that Sherlock quickly deduces are murders linked to a mysterious figure named Moriarty. As the season progresses, they face various challenges, including a bank break-in linked to a Chinese crime syndicate and a deadly game orchestrated by Moriarty, involving timed puzzles and hostages. Through these investigations, Watson finds new meaning in his life, while Sherlock struggles with his emotional isolation and the pressures of his genius. The introduction of Moriarty as a cunning adversary adds tension and intrigue, setting the stage for an ongoing battle of wits. The dynamic between Sherlock’s brilliant intelligence and Watson’s grounded empathy forms the heart of the series, exploring themes such as identity, morality and the complexity of human connection. The season culminates with heightened stakes and unresolved conflicts, promising thrilling new adventures to come for this iconic duo.

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le but / lə by /noun

purpose

Watson se sent déconnecté et incertain de la façon de trouver un but dans sa nouvelle vie.

Watson feels disconnected and uncertain how to find a purpose in his new life.

objectifintentiondessein

mènera / mə.nʁa /verb

lead

leur alliance les mènera à de nombreuses autres aventures

their alliance will lead them to many other adventures

conduireguider

résoudre / ʁezudʁ /verb

must solve

Sherlock doit résoudre chaque énigme.

Sherlock must solve each riddle.

résolvezrésousrésolvonsrésolvent

le meurtre / lə mœʁtʁ /noun

murder

Sherlock et Watson apprennent le meurtre d'un journaliste.

Sherlock and Watson learn about the murder of a journalist.

assassinathomicide

trouver / tʁuve /verb

find

Watson se sent incertain de la façon de trouver un but.

Watson feels uncertain about how to find a purpose.

découvrirdénicherrepérer

déduit / dedwi /verb

deduces

Sherlock déduit plusieurs détails personnels sur Watson.

Sherlock deduces several personal details about Watson.

jamais / ʒa.mɛ /adverb

ever

Sherlock est plus déterminé que jamais.

Sherlock is more determined than ever.

laissé / lɛse /verb

left

Sherlock est laissé à contempler l'esprit de son plus grand adversaire.

Sherlock is left to contemplate the mind of his greatest adversary.

sent / sɑ̃ /verb

feels

il se sent plus vivant.

he feels more alive.

connu / kɔ.ny /verb

known

Ce syndicat est connu pour faire sortir clandestinement des antiquités précieuses.

This syndicate is known for smuggling precious antiquities.

célèbrerenomménotoireidentifié

empoisonnée / ɑ̃.pwaz.ɔ.ne /adjective

poisoned

Chaque victime a été forcée de prendre une pilule empoisonnée par le tueur.

Each victim was forced to take a poisoned pill by the killer.

toxiquenocifmortel

le réseau / lə ʁezo ply vast /noun

network

Sherlock est plus déterminé que jamais à découvrir le réseau plus vaste derrière le Lotus Noir.

Sherlock is more determined than ever to discover the larger network behind the Black Lotus.

organisationfilièresystème

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