& conjunction
abbreviation of and &

's-Hertogenbosch /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɑs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Dutch city Bois-le-Duc

'umra n
a lesser pilgrimage oumra

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
possessive marker de
the house/place/establishment of chez

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
able to be done able ible
due to be able

age /ɑʒ/ /ɪdʒ/ suffix
collection or appurtenance age

agogue suffix
someone who leads agogue

amine suffix
an amine amine

ance suffix
a state ance

ancy suffix
a condition or quality ance ancie

andry /-ˈandɹi/ suffix
male mate, husband andrie
male reproductive organ; stamen andrie
man, male andrie

ane /eɪn/ suffix
alkanes ane

arch suffix
leading, leader arque

ate suffix
chemical derivative ate
having property âtre

ation suffix
-ation (suffix) ation

blast suffix
an immature cell or tissue blaste

caine suffix
a synthetic alkaloid used as an anesthetic caïne

carp suffix
fruit carpe

cele suffix
hernia cèle
tumour cèle

cene suffix
suffix indicating a geologic period cène

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
killing of cide
killer of cide

coccus suffix
any spherical microorganism coque

colous suffix
having a specified habitat cole

cratic /ˈkɹætɪk/ suffix
suffix forming adjectives related to -cracy/-crat cratique

cycle suffix
cycle

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cell names and classifications cyte

ee suffix
forming words meaning a person to whom or a thing to which an action is done é ée
forming words meaning a person who or a thing that does an action, especially where a passive sense of the verb is implied eur euse

eme /-iːm/ suffix
linguistic base unit ème

ence suffix
-ance ance ence

ene suffix
alkene ène

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does... eur euse
used to form the comparative of adjectives lus
used to form the comparative of adverbs lus

ese suffix
forming adjectives and nouns describing things characteristic of a particular place ais ois

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
in the style of esque
resembling esque

ess suffix
female suffix e esse euse

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
superlative of adjectives and adverbs e plus
second-person singular present tense of verbs es is s

free suffix
free from; without ans

gamy /-ɡəmi/ suffix
describing forms of marriage gamie

gate suffix
component in names of scandals gate

gen suffix
producer of something ène

genesis suffix
origin génie
production génie

gon suffix
plane figure gone

gram suffix
something written gramme

graph suffix
something related to writing etc. graphe

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
Suffix denoting a written or represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject raphie

hedron suffix
solid figure èdre

ian /iːən/ suffix
belonging to ien
having a profession ien
related to ien

ible suffix
able to be done ible

ic suffix
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic ique

ics suffix
fields of knowledge or practice ique

ide suffix
any of a group of related compounds ide
any of a group of several elements ide
binary compound of a nonmetal ure

ify lang=en suffix
to produce verbs meaning to make ifier

-in-law adj
related through marriage beau- belle-

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
to form present participles ant

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
appended to adjectives âtre
appended to numbers nviron peu près

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
a principle, belief or movement isme

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory iste
A member of a profession or one interested in something iste
A person who holds biased views iste
A person who uses something iste

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ous ite

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation ite

itude suffix
suffix itude

ity [ɪti] suffix
Used to form nouns from adjectives. ité té

ive /ɪv/ suffix
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to if

ization suffix
act, process, or result of doing something isation

ize suffix
suffix used to form verbs iser

land /lənd/ suffix
territory, country or region (suffix) lande ays erre ie

latry /-lətɹi/ suffix
forms a noun meaning worship of stemmed noun lâtrie

less /-ləs/ /-lɪs/ suffix
lacking ans

ling suffix
Diminutive ette et in ine

logical suffix
used to form adjectival forms of nouns logique

logist suffix
person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy logue

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
branch of learning logie

ly /li/ suffix
turns nouns to adjectives with the sense "similar to" ment
used to form adverbs from adjectives ment

lysis suffix
decomposition or breakdown lyse
disintegration lyse
dissolving lyse

mancy suffix
specified forms of divination mancie

mania suffix
indicating a compulsion or obsession manie

maniac suffix
indicating a person who experiences compulsion mane

meter suffix
used to form a measuring device mètre

metry suffix
forming nouns relating to measures and measurement métrie

ness /nəs/ /nɪs/ suffix
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..." ité esse

nomy suffix
system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a particular field nomie

oic suffix
oïque

ologist suffix
alternative spelling of -logist, one who studies a subject ologue

ology suffix
branch of learning ologie

on suffix
(genetics) basic or fundamental units on
(physics) subatomic particles on

one suffix
ketone one

onym suffix
word onyme

osis suffix
suffix for functional disorders ose

otic suffix
otique

ous /əs/ suffix
suffix to form adjectives euse eux

penia suffix
deficiency pénie

pexy suffix
fixing pexie

phage suffix
something that eats, or consumes phage

phile suffix
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend" phile

philia suffix
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing philie

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
used to form nouns meaning fear phobie

phone suffix
device that makes a sound phone
speaker of a certain language phone
type of sound phone

phore suffix
bearer or carrier of phore

plegic suffix
of -plegia plégique

ptile /ptɪl/ suffix
botany: leaf ptile
ornithology: plumage ptile

rrhea suffix
flowing rrhée

s /s/ /z/ /ɨz/ suffix
regular plurals of nouns s

san suffix
Japanese honorific ending san

scope suffix
suffix to name viewing instruments scope

scopy suffix
observation, viewing scopie

teen suffix
to form numbers 13 - 19 ze ix-

th /-θ/ suffix
used to form the ordinal numeral ième

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb tion

to-be suffix
future, later, expectant n devenir

trophic suffix
used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -trophy trophe

tropy suffix
tropie

um /əm/ suffix
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix um

ware suffix
denoting specific classes of computer software ciel

y suffix
forming diminutive nouns et ette ine
forming abstract nouns é

yne suffix
hydrocarbon with triple bonds yne

1 Chronicles pn
book of the Bible 1 Chroniques

1 Corinthians pn
book of the New Testament 1 Corinthiens

1 Kings pn
book of the Bible 1 Rois

1 Timothy pn
book of the New Testament 1 Timothée

100 metres n
sprint race over 100 metres 100 mètres

1000th adj
abbreviation of thousandth 1000e

100th adj
abbreviation of hundredth 100e

12th adj
abbreviation of twelfth 12è 12ème

15 minutes of fame n
fifteen minutes of fame quart d'heure de gloire

1500 metres n
sprint race over 1500 metres 1500 mètres

18 holes n
round of golf 18 trous

1980s n
decade 1980-1989 années 1980

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1er 1re 1ère

2 Corinthians pn
book of the New Testament 2 Corinthiens

2 Kings pn
book of the Bible 2 Rois

2 Samuel pn
book of the Bible 2 Samuel

2 Timothy pn
book of the New Testament 2 Timothée

200 metres n
sprint race over 200 metres 200 mètres

24/7 adv
abbreviation of twenty-four seven 24 heures sur 24 24/24 7/7

2nd adj
2e 2ème

3rd adj
3e 3ème

400 metres n
sprint race over 400 metres 400 mètres

4th adj
abbreviation of fourth 4e 4ème

5000 metres n
sprint race over 5000 metres 5000 mètres

5th adj
abbreviation of fifth 5e 5ème

6th adj
abbreviation of sixth 6ème

800 metres n
sprint race over 800 metres 800 mètres

9 to 5 n
day job de neuf à cinq

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛvən/ pn
attack 11-Septembre

A Coruña /ˌɑ kəˈɹunjə/ pn
city in Galicia La Corogne

A major n
major key la majeur

A minor n
minor chord la mineur
minor key la mineur

A-bomb n
atomic bomb bombe atomique

A-flat major n
A-flat major la bémol majeur

A-sharp major n
la dièse majeur

A-shirt n
athletic shirt maillot marcel

AA pn
Alcoholics Anonymous AA

ABC n
rudiments b.a.-ba

ABS n
antilock braking system ABS

AC/DC adj
bisexual à voile et à vapeur

AD adv
anno Domini ap. J.-C. apr. J.-C.

ADSL n
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL

AI pn
artificial insemination IA
artificial intelligence IA

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
acquired immune deficiency syndrome SIDA

AK-47 /ˌeɪkeɪfɔːtiˈsevən/ n
Kalashnikov assault rifle AK-47

AKA preposition
also known as alias autrement dit

AMT pn
Metropolitan Transit Agency AMT

ANZAC Day pn
a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand journée de l'ANZAC

APEC pn
trade agreement APEC Coopération économique pour l'Asie-Pacifique

ASAP /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpi/ adv
as soon as possible au plus vite dès que possible

ASEAN pn
Association of Southeast Asian Nations ANASE Association des nations de l'Asie du Sud-Est

ATM n
(banking) Automated Teller Machine DAB GAB bancomat
(telecommunication, electronics) Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
city in North Rhine-Westphalia Aix-la-Chapelle

Aalenian adj
of or pertaining to the Aalenian epoch aalénien

Aalenian pn
subdivision of the Middle Jurassic epoch Aalénien

Aar /ɑɹ/ /ɑːɹ/ pn
A river in Switzerland Aar

Aarau /ˈaːɹau/ pn
Swiss town Aarau

Aargau pn
canton Argovie

Aaron /ˈɛəˈɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
biblical brother of Moses Aaron
male given name Aaron

Abaza /əˈbɑ.zə/ /əˈbɑː.zə/ pn
language abaze

Abbas pn
A male given name Abbas

Abbeville /ˈæb.iˌvɪl/ pn
town in Picardy, France Abbeville

Abdul /ɑbˈdʊl/ pn
male given name Abdoul

Abdullah /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Muslim given name Abdallah Abdoullah Abdullah

Abecedarian /ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.ən/ n
member of a 16th-century sect abécédaire abécédarien

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
biblical character Abel
male given name Abel

Abelard /ˈæb.ə.ˌlɑɹd/ pn
male given name Abélard

Abelian n
member of a sect living like Abel abélien abélienne abélite abélonien abélonienne

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ adj
related to the Abenaki people or language abénaqui abénaquis

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ pn
language abénaqui abénaquis

Aberdeen /æbə(ɹ)ˈdiːn/ /ˌæb.ɚˈdin/ pn
city in Scotland Aberdeen

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan

Abidjanian adj
of or pertaining to Abidjan abidjanais

Abidji pn
the language abidji

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
biblical wife of David Abigael Abigail Abigaël Abigaïl
female given name Abigail Abigaël Abigaëlle

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia abkhaze abkhazien

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abkhazie

Abner /ˈæb.nɚ/ pn
biblical cousin of Saul Abner

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
of or pertaining to aborigines indigène

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
original inhabitant of any land indigène

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ə.ni/ n
Aboriginal person from Australia, Aboriginal Australian Aborigène

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
prophet in the Old Testament Abraham
male given name Abraham
surname Abraham

Abrahamic /eɪ.bɹəˈhæm.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to Abraham abrahamique
pertaining to Abrahamic religions abrahamique

Abruzzo pn
region of central Italy Abruzzes

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Biblical character Absalom Absalon

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
capital of UAE Abou Dabi Abu Dhabi

Abyssinia /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
historical name of Ethiopia Abyssinie

Acadian /əˈkeɪ.di.n̩/ adj
of or pertaining to Acadia acadien
of or pertaining to the Acadian epoch acadien

Acadian /əˈkeɪ.di.n̩/ pn
Acadian French Acadien
Acadian epoch Acadien
Of or pertaining to Acadia Acadien Acadienne

Acarnanian /ɔ.kɔɹ.neɪ.niːən/ n
inhabiting or originating from Acarnania Acarnanien Acarnanienne

Accadian /əˈkeɪdi.ən/ adj
pertaining to a race supposed to have lived in Babylonia before the Assyrian conquest akkadien

Accadian /əˈkeɪdi.ən/ n
A person from Accad Akkadien Akkadienne

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
capital of Ghana Accra

Acehnese pn
language aceh

Achaea pn
a region in the northern head of the Peloponnese Achaïe

Achaemenes /əˈkɛməniːz/ pn
the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty Achéménès

Acheron /ˈæ.kəɹ.ən/ pn
a river Achéron

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Greek mythical hero Achille

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ n
vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation talon d'Achille

Achilles tendon n
strong tendon in the calf of the leg tendon d’Achille

Acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ pn
city Acre

Acre antshrike n
acre antshrike batara d'acre

Acts of the Apostles pn
fifth book of the New Testament Actes des Apôtres Acte des Apôtres

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
first man in Abrahamic religions Adam
male given name Adam

Adam and Eve pn
the first man and woman (according to Genesis) Adam et Ève

Adam's apple n
lump in the throat pomme d'Adam pomme d’Adam

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
capital of Ethiopia Addis-Abeba Addis-Ababa

Addison's disease n
Addison's disease maladie d'Addison

Adela /ˈæ.də.lə/ pn
female given name Adèle

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ pn
female given name Adélaïde
state capital of South Australia Adélaïde

Adelie penguin n
Pygoscelis adeliae manchot Adélie

Aden pn
seaport of Yemen Aden

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
river in South Tyrol Adige

Admiralty Islands pn
group of islands îles de l'Amirauté

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɑlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
male given name Adolphe

Adonis /əˈdoʊnɪs/ pn
the young man loved by Aphrodite adonis Adonis

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
male given name Adrien

Adriatic /ˌeɪ.dɹɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Adriatic adriatique

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice mer Adriatique

Advent pn
season before Christmas Avent avent

Advent calendar n
calendar used to count down the days of Advent calendrier de l'Avent calendrier de l’Avent

Adventist n
a believer in the Second Advent of Jesus adventiste

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adygea, Russia Adyguée

Adélie Land pn
one of the five French Southern and Antarctic Lands Terre Adélie

Aegadian Islands /ɪˈɡeɪdiən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
islands off the coast of Sicily les [[îles Égades]] les [[îles Égates]]

Aegean /iˈdʒi.ən/ adj
of or relating to the Aegean Sea égéen

Aegean Sea /ɛˈdʒɛ.ən ˈsi/ pn
sea of the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea mer Égée

Aegidius pn
male given name Égide

Aegle pn
Greek goddess of good health Églé

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Trojan hero Énée

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy. Énéide

Aeolus /iːˈoʊləs/ pn
character in Greek mythology Éole

Aeronian pn
Aéronien

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Greek tragedian Eschyle

Aesculapian adj
of or relating to Aesculapius esculapien

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
ancient Greek author Ésope

Aetius pn
given name Aetius Aétius

Aetolia /iːˈtəʊ.liː.ə/ pn
region of Greece Étolie

Afade pn
the language afade

Afar n
people Afar

Afar pn
language afar Afar

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
pertaining to Afghanistan afghan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
person from Afghanistan Afghan afghan

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡænˈhæu̯nd/ n
Afghan Hound lévrier afghan

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
id=Q889|country Afghanistan

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q15|continent south of Europe l’[[Afrique]] Afrique

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
Of or pertaining to Africa africain

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
a native of Africa Africain Africaine

African Union pn
multinational organisation Union africaine

African elephant n
Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis found in Africa éléphant d'Afrique

African forest elephant n
Loxodonta cyclotis éléphant de forêt d'Afrique

African hunting dog n
Lycaon pictus lycaon

African violet n
perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia saintpaulia

African-American adj
American and black afro-américain afro-américaine

African-American n
A black American Afro-Américain Afro-Américaine

Africanism n
Eurocentric representation of Africans africanisme

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
language afrikaans

Afrikaner n
member of ethnic group Afrikaner Afrikaans Boer

Afro- prefix
African afro-

Afro-Eurasia /ˈæf.ɹoʊ.jʊɹˈeɪ.ʒə/ pn
supercontinent Eurafrasie Afro-Eurasie

Afrocentric adj
focusing on black African people afrocentrique

Afrocentrism n
black African ethnocentrism afrocentrisme

Afrophobia n
the fear, hate or dislike of Africans afrophobie

Agatha pn
female given name Agathe

Age of Enlightenment pn
period of history siècle des Lumières

Aghori pn
an order of Hindu ascetics aghori

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
female given name Agnès

Agra pn
city in India Âgrâ

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
province and city in Sicily Agrigente

Aguascalientes pn
state of Mexico Aguascalientes

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
biblical king of Israel Achab

Ahasuerus /əˈhæ.zə.ɹəs/ pn
biblical king of Persia Assuérus

Ahmed /ˈɑː.mɛd/ pn
male given name Ahmed

Aida pn
female given name Aïda

Ain pn
département Ain

Ainu adj
pertaining to ethnic group or language aïnou aïnu

Ainu n
ethnic group aïnou aïnu

Ainu pn
language aïnou aïnu

Aisha pn
female given name Aïcha

Aisne pn
département Aisne
river Aisne

Ajaccio /aˈʒaksɪəʊ/ pn
capital city of Corsica Ajaccio

Ajax /ˈeɪ.dʒæks/ pn
either of two heroes of the Trojan War Ajax

Akan pn
language group spoken in Ghana akan

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
pertaining to the language akkadien accadien

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ pn
Semitic language akkadien accadien

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Arabic satellite TV news channel Al Jazeera

Al-Andalus pn
Islamic Spain Al-Andalus

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
U.S. State Alabama
tribe Alabama
river Alabama

Aladdin pn
the fictional young man Aladin

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ pn
male given name Alain

Aland pn
archipelago les îles d'Åland

Alaric pn
king of Visigoths Alaric

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
US state Alaska

Alaska pollock n
Gadus chalcogrammus colin d'Alaska

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ adj
of or pertaining to Alaska, its people or its culture alaskien

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ n
someone from Alaska Alaskien

Alaskan Malamute n
Alaskan Malamute sled dog malamute de l’Alaska

Alawite n
alaouite

Alban pn
male given name Alban

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q222|country in south-eastern Europe Albanie

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Albania albanais

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
person from Albania Albanais Albanaise albanais

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
language albanais

Albany pn
capital of New York Albany

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
male given name Albert

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
province Alberta

Albin pn
male given name Albin

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
England Albion

Albireo pn
Beta (β) Cygni. Albireo

Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Greek name Alcibiade

Alcmene /ælkˈmiːni/ pn
the wife of Amphitryon and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles Alcmène

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
proper noun Alcooliques Anonymes

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
star Aldébaran

Alderney pn
island Aurigny

Alecto pn
Greek goddess of vengeance Alecto

Alemannic /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ adj
of or relating to the Alemannic language or dialect group alémanique

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Syrian city Alep

Alessandria pn
Alexandrie

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
of the Aleutian Islands aléoute

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ n
native of the Aleutian Islands Aléoute

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ pn
language of the Aleutian Islands aléoute

Aleutian adj
of the Aleutian Islands aléoutien

Aleutian n
a native or inhabitant of the Aleutian Islands Aléoutien

Aleutian Islands /æliːuːʃən ɑɪlændz/ pn
archipelago îles Aléoutiennes

Alevism n
Doctrine alévisme

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
male given name Alexandre

Alexander the Great pn
King of Macedonia Alexandre le Grand

Alexandra pn
female given name Alexandra

Alexandria pn
city in Egypt Alexandrie

Alexandrina pn
female given name Alexandrine

Alexandroupoli pn
city Alexandroúpoli Alexandroúpolis

Alexius pn
male given name Alexis

Alfonso pn
male given name Alphonse

Alfred pn
Male given name Alfred

Alfvén wave n
a hydromagnetic shear wave in a charged plasma onde d’Alfvén

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q262|country Algérie

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
of Algeria or its people algérien algérienne

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
person from Algeria Algérien Algérienne

Algerian War pn
War 1954–1962 Guerre d'Algérie

Algherese pn
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero alguérois

Alghero /alˈɡɛəɹəʊ/ /ɑlˈɡɛɹoʊ/ pn
port town in Sardinia Alghero

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
the capital of Algeria Alger

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋkwi.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋkwi.ən/ adj
relating to a group of North American languages algonquien

Ali pn
male given name from Arabic Ali

Alicante pn
city in Spain Alicante

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
female given name Alice

Alice in Wonderland syndrome n
neurological condition affecting the perception of size syndrome d’Alice au pays des merveilles

All Saints' Day pn
feast day Toussaint

All Souls' Day pn
Christian feast day Commémoration des fidèles défunts

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ pn
God, in Islam Allah

Allahu akbar /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Muslim takbir (proclamation) Allah akbar Allahou akbar Allahu akbar

Allemanist n
a follower of the French socialist Jean Allemane allemaniste

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ n
a hex head wrench clef Allen clé Allen

Allied /ˈælaɪd/ adj
interallié

Allier pn
département Allier

Almighty pn
God, the supreme being Tout-Puissant

Almodovarian adj
almodovarien

Almohad adj
almohade

Almoravid n
Almoravide

Aloysius /æl.əʊˈɪʃ.əs/ pn
male given name Aloïs

Alpes-Maritimes pn
département Alpes-Maritimes

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence pn
département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpha Centauri pn
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus Alpha Centauri Alpha du Centaure

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
Relating to the Alps alpin

Alps /ælps/ pn
a mountain range in Western Europe Alpes

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
of or relating to Alsace alsacien alsacienne

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ n
person from Alsace Alsacien Alsacienne

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ pn
language of Alsace alsacien

Altair pn
star Altaïr

Altay pn
mountain range Altaï

Alzette pn
river Alzette

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
mental disorder from brain tissue changes maladie d'Alzheimer

Amadeus pn
male given name Amédée

Amal pn
the language amal

Amanda /əˈmændə/ pn
female given name Amanda

Amazighity n
amazighité

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
river Amazone
used attributively in compounds amazonien

Amazonian /æməˈzoʊni.ən/ adj
of or relating to the Amazons amazonien

Amazonian antshrike n
Thamnophilus amazonicus batara d'Amazonie

Amber /ˈæm.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ pn
female given name Ambre

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ pn
female given name Amélie

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Americas américain
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture américain états-unien

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
inhabitant of the Americas Américain
person born in or citizen of the USA Américain États-Unien

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ pn
American English anglais américain

American Bulldog n
American Bulldog bouledogue américain

American Civil War pn
civil war in the United States (1861-1865) guerre civile américaine guerre de Sécession

American Dream n
determination rêve américain
philosophy rêve américain

American English pn
English of the United States anglais américain
North American English anglais américain

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
US overseas territory in Oceania Samoa américaines

American Sign Language pn
language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate langue des signes américaine

American Standard Code for Information Interchange pn
character encoding Code américain normalisé pour l'échange d'information

American badger n
Taxidea taxus blaireau d’Amérique

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkənˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
mammal bison d'amérique

American football n
American football football américain football

American kestrel n
species crécerelle d'Amérique

American sweetgum n
deciduous tree copalme d'Amérique

American wigeon n
Anas americana canard d'Amérique

Americanisation n
assimilation américanisation

Americanism n
linguistic feature américanisme
custom américanisme
preference américanisme

Americanize v
to make American américaniser

Americas pn
id=Q828|North and South America Amérique Amériques

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
language amharique

Amiens pn
a large city in The Somme Amiens

Amish /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ pn
a strict Anabaptist sect Amish

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
the capital of Jordan Amman

Amory pn
male given name Amaury

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
book of the Old Testament Amos
figure mentioned in the Old Testament Amos

Amperian adj
ampérien

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
capital of the Netherlands Amsterdam

Amsterdamer n
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam Amstellodamois Amstellodamoise

Amun pn
Egyptian wind deity Amon

Amur pn
the river between the Far East Russia and China Amour

Anabaptism /ænəˈbæptɪzm/ n
doctrine anabaptisme

Anal /ə.nʌl/ pn
language anal

Analects pn
collected sayings of Confucius Analectes Entretiens de Confucius

Ananke /əˈnæŋki/ pn
Greek goddess of destiny, necessity and fate Ananké

Anansi pn
trickster spider in West African and Caribbean folklore Anansi

Anastasia pn
female given name Anastasia Anastasie

Anatoli /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.li/ /ˌæ.nə.ˈtɒ.li/ pn
transliteration of Anatole Anatoli

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ pn
peninsula of Western Asia Anatolie

Anatolius pn
male given name Anatole

Ancient Egypt pn
id=Q11768|civilization Égypte antique

Ancient Greece pn
The ancient civilization of the Mediterranean Grèce antique

Ancient Greek pn
the Greek language of classical antiquity grec ancien

Ancient Rome pn
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD Rome antique

Ancient of Days pn
God Ancien des jours

Ancona n
town, province Ancône

Ancus pn
male given name Ancus

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
autonomous community of Spain Andalousie

Andalusian adj
from, or pertaining to, Andalusia andalou

Andalusian n
someone from Andalusia Andalou Andaloue

Andalusian Arabic pn
variety of the Arabic language arabe andalou arabe espagnol

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Andes mountains andin andine

Andean flamingo n
Phoenicopterus andinus flamant des Andes

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
mountain range in South America Andes Cordillère des Andes

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
id=Q228|country Andorre

Andorra la Vella pn
capital of Andorra Andorre-la-Vieille

Andrea /ænˈdɹeɪə/ /ˈændɹi.ə/ pn
female given name Andrée

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
male given name André
the Apostle André

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
the wife of Hector Andromaque

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑːmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
constellation Andromède
mythical daughter of Cepheus Andromède
spiral galaxy Andromède

Andros pn
island in Greece Andros Ándhros

Angela /ˈændʒələ/ pn
female given name Angèle

Angelica pn
female given name Angélique

Angelina pn
a female given name Angeline

Angevin n
native of Anjou Angevin

Angkor Wat pn
Cambodian temple complex Angkor Vat

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches anglican

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ n
member of an Anglican church anglican anglicane

Anglican Communion pn
worldwide network of churches Communion anglicane

Anglicanism n
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church anglicanisme

Anglo- /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ prefix
relating to England or English anglo-

Anglo-American adj
of relating to England and USA anglo-américain

Anglo-Arabian n
anglo-arabe

Anglo-Catholic n
member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions anglo-catholique

Anglo-Saxon /ˌeɪŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ adj
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language anglo-saxon

Anglo-Saxon /ˌeɪŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ n
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century Anglo-Saxon Anglo-Saxonne Anglo-Saxons Anglosaxon Anglosaxonne Anglosaxons

Anglocentric adj
focused on England anglocentriste

Anglophile n
person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England anglophile

Anglophilia /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
the love of the country, culture or people of England anglophilie

Anglophobe /ˈaŋ.ɡlə(ʊ).fəʊb/ n
person who hates or fears England, its people or anything English anglophobe

Anglophobia n
hatred or fear of England or anything English anglophobie

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
English-speaking anglophone

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
one who speaks English anglophone

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
set of anglophone countries anglophonie

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
id=Q916|country in Southern Africa Angola

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
of, from or pertaining to Angola or its people angolais

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ n
person from Angola or of Angolan descent Angolais Angolaise

Angria pn
historical region Angrie

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
British overseas territory in the Caribbean Anguilla

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ n
person from Anguilla Anguillan Anguillane

Anjou /ˈɒnʒuː/ pn
a former county of France Anjou

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
capital of Turkey Ankara

Ankou pn
personification of death in Breton mythology Ankou

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
female given name Anne

Anna /ˈænə/ pn
biblical prophetess Anne

Annabel /ˈænəbɛl/ pn
female given name Annabelle

Annam pn
id=Q10828323|the former name of Vietnam Annam

Annamite adj
of or from Annam annamite

Annamite n
inhabitant of Annam Annamite

Anno Domini adv
in the year of our Lord après Jésus-Christ

Annunciation pn
Christianity Annonciation

Anschluss /ˈan.ʃlʊs/ n
the annexation of Austria into Germany in 1938 or an analogy anschluss

Antananarivo pn
city Antananarivo Tananarive

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
pertaining to Antarctica antarctique

Antarctic Circle pn
geographical line cercle antarctique

Antarctic Peninsula pn
the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica Péninsule Antarctique

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹktɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑːktɪkə/ pn
id=Q51|southernmost continent Antarctique

Antares pn
star Antarès

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
given name Antoine

Anthropocene /ˈænθɹəpəˌsin/ /ˈænθɹəpəˌsiːn/ pn
the current geological period anthropocène

Antibes pn
resort town in Alpes-Maritimes, France Antibes

Antichrist pn
one under the direct control of the Devil antéchrist Antéchrist

Antigone /ænˈtɪɡəni/ pn
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta Antigone

Antigua /ænˈtiːɡə/ pn
island Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
id=Q781|country Antigua-et-Barbuda

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
person Antiguais Antiguaise

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antilles Antilles

Antioch /ˈæn.ti.ɒk/ pn
city Antioche

Antiochene /ænˈtaɪəkiːn/ adj
of or pertaining to Antioch antiochien

Antiquity pn
period of history Antiquité Antiquité classique

Antisthenes /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/ pn
Greek name Antisthène

Antlia pn
constellation Machine pneumatique

Antoinette pn
female given name from French Antoinette Antoinette

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
province Anvers
city Anvers

Antwerpian adj
of Antwerp anversois

Antwerpian n
someone from Antwerp Anversois Anversoise

Anubis pn
Egyptian god of the dead and tombs Anubis

Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
city in Italy Aoste

Aostan adj
of or from Aosta aostois

Aostan n
one from Aosta Aostois Aostoise

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ n
Apache people Apache
Apache person Apache
Parisian gangster apache

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ pn
Apache language apache
town Apache

Apamea pn
name of several Hellenistic cities Apamée

Apennines pn
mountain range Apennins Apennin

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Greek goddess Aphrodite

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
book of the Bible Apocalypse
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet apocalypse Apocalypse

Apollinarism n
the doctrine that Jesus’s mind was only divine and not human apollinarisme

Apollo /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
asteroid type Apollon

Apollo /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
a three-man spacecraft Apollo
a town in Pennsylvania Apollo
a very handsome young man apollon
butterfly apollon
the son of Zeus Apollon

Apollonia pn
the name of a number of Ancient Greek cities and colonies Apollonie

Apollyon pn
The destroying angel of the underworld, the undoer or disintegrator Apollyon

Apostle n
one of the group of twelve disciples apôtre

Apostles' Creed pn
statement of Christian belief Symbole des apôtres

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
a mountain range in eastern North America Appalaches

Appenzell Inner Rhodes pn
Swiss canton Appenzell Rhodes-Intérieures

Appenzell Outer Rhodes pn
a Swiss canton Appenzell Rhodes-Extérieures

Appian /ˈæ.pi.ən/ pn
Roman name Appien

Appius pn
Roman name Appius

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar avril

April Fools' Day n
First day of April poisson d'avril

April fool n
practical joke played on April Fools' Day poisson d'avril

April shower n
rain characteristic of spring giboulée de mars

Aptian pn
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch Aptien

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
author in the Roman Empire Apulée

Apulia pn
region of Italy Pouilles Apulie Pouille

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
of or pertaining to Apulia apulien

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ n
resident of Apulia Apulien Apulienne

Apus /ˈeɪpəs/ pn
a constellation of the southern sky Oiseau de paradis

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ n
Someone with a Aquarius star sign Verseau

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
astrological sign Verseau
constellation Verseau

Aquila pn
constellation Aigle

Aquitaine pn
region of France Aquitaine

Ara pn
constellation Autel

Arab /ˈæɹ.əb/ adj
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations arabe

Arab /ˈæɹ.əb/ n
Semitic person Arabe
horse arabe Arabe

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
id=Q79|Official name of Egypt République arabe d'Égypte

Arab Spring pn
movement Printemps arabe

Arab World pn
Arabic speaking world monde arabe

Arabia pn
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; Arabie

Arabian Sea pn
part of the Indian Ocean mer d'Oman

Arabian oryx n
Oryx leucoryx oryx béatrix oryx d'Arabie

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ /ˈɛɹəbɪk/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour arabe

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ /ˈɛɹəbɪk/ pn
alphabet arabe alphabet arabe
language arabe

Arabic numeral n
any of the ten symbols from 0 through 9 chiffre arabe

Arabic script n
letters of the Arabic language alphabet arabe

Arabisation n
process of arabising arabisation

Arabism n
an idiom characteristic of the Arabic language arabisme

Arabize v
to make Arab arabiser

Arabo- prefix
relating to Arabic or Arabs arabo-

Arabophobia n
the fear, hate or dislike of Arabs arabophobie

Aragonese adj
from Aragon aragonais

Aragonese n
a person Aragonais Aragonaise

Aragonese pn
the language of Aragon aragonais

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aral sea mer d'Aral

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ adj
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram araméen araméenne

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ n
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people Araméen Araméenne

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry araméen

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ pn
the language araméen

Arapaho /əˈɹæpəhoʊ/ pn
language Arapaho

Arc de Triomphe pn
the Parisian monument Arc de Triomphe

Arcadia pn
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese Arcadie

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
pertaining to ancient Arcadia arcadien arcadienne

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ n
inhabitant of ancient Arcadia Arcadien Arcadienne

Arcadius pn
male given name Arcadius Arcade

Arcado-Cypriot pn
arcadochypriote

Archi /ɑːɹˈtʃiː/ pn
language artchi

Archibald /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃɪ.bɔːld/ pn
male given name Archaimbaud Archambault Archenbaud Archibald Archimbaud

Archimedes /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
an ancient Greek mathematician Archimède

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet arctique
cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic arctique

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
a region of the Earth Arctique

Arctic Circle pn
one of the five major circles of latitude cercle arctique

Arctic Ocean pn
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole océan Arctique

Arctic cod n
Arctogadus glacialis morue arctique

Arcturian adj
arcturien

Arcturus /ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs/ pn
Alpha Boötis Arcturus

Ardennes pn
département Ardennes

Ardèche pn
French department Ardèche
French river Ardèche

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera Arès

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
capital city of Arezzo Arezzo
province of Tuscany Arezzo

Argad'z /ɑɹ.ɡædz/ pn
slang argadz

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.dʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.dʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
id=Q414|Argentine Republic Argentine

Argentine tango n
Ballroom dance tango argentin

Argentinian /ɑɹˌdʒɨnˈtɪni.ən/ adj
pertaining to Argentina argentin argentine

Argentinian /ɑɹˌdʒɨnˈtɪni.ən/ n
person from Argentina Argentin Argentine

Argo pn
mythical ship Argo

Argo Navis pn
constellation Navire Argo

Argonaut pn
member of the Argo crew Argonaute

Ari pn
the language Ari

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ pn
daughter of King Minos Ariane

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Arianism arien

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
a kind of Christian who holds Arian ideas arien

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
nontrinitarian Christian teaching arianisme

Ariel pn
moon of Uranus Ariel

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ n
Someone with an Aries star sign Bélier

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
astrological sign Bélier
constellation Bélier

Ariostan adj
characteristic of Ludovico Ariosto ariostin

Aristarch /ˈæɹɪstɑːk/ n
severe critic aristarque

Aristophanean adj
aristophanien aristophanique

Aristotelianism pn
philosophical system aristotélisme

Aristotle pn
ancient Greek philosopher Aristote

Arius /ˈɛəɹi.əs/ pn
Greek name Arius

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ pn
a state of the United States of America Arizona

Ariège pn
département Ariège

Ark of the Covenant pn
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest Arche d'Alliance

Arkhangelsk pn
city in Russia Arkhangelsk Arkhanguelsk

Armageddon /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
site Armageddon

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
ancient kingdom and country in West Asia Arménie

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet arménien arménienne

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
person Arménien Arménienne

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
language arménien

Armenian Highland pn
plateau in Transcaucasia haut-plateau arménien

Armenian Question pn
the issues surrounding the status of Armenians question arménienne

Armenian SSR pn
RSS d'Arménie

Arminianism n
school of thought arminianisme

Arminius pn
Germanic chieftain Arminius

Armorica /ɑːˈmɒɹɪkə/ pn
historic French region Armorique

Armorican adj
of, from or pertaining to Armorica armoricain

Armorican n
person from Armorica Armoricain

Arnold pn
male given name Arnaud

Aromanian /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ n
person Aroumain

Aromanian /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
language aroumain

Arretine /ˈæɹɪtaɪn/ adj
of, from or pertaining to Arezzo, Italy arétin

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Greek goddess Artémis

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
male given name Arthur

Arthurian adj
pertaining to the legend of King Arthur arthurien

Artinian adj
of a ring artinien

Artinskian pn
Artinskien

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
territory in the Caribbean Aruba

Aruban n
person from Aruba Arubain Arubaine Arubais Arubaise Arubéen Arubéenne

Aruküla pn
small borough in Estonia Aruküla

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
form of Albanian albanais arvanite

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages aryen indo-européen indo-germanique
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race arien
used primarily by neo-Nazis: pertaining to the Caucasian race arien

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race comprised of non-Jewish Caucasians Aryen Aryenne
obsolete: in 19th century ethnography, a subdivision of the Caucasian race Arien Aryen
rare: a Proto-Indo-European Aryen Indo-Européen
rare: an Indo-Iranian Aryen
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white Aryen

Aryanize v
to make Aryan aryaniser

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas Ascagne

Ascension pn
Jesus' rise to heaven Ascension

Ascension Day pn
the fortieth day of Easter Ascension

Ascension Island pn
an island in the South Atlantic île de l'Ascension

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Greek god of medicine and healing Asclépios

Ascoli Piceno pn
Ascoli Piceno

Ash Wednesday n
a Christian day of penitence mercredi des Cendres

Ashanti /əˈʃɑːntiː/ n
a member of an ethnic group of Ghana and Ivory Coast Achanti Ashanti

Asher pn
eighth son of Jacob Aser

Ashgabat pn
the capital of Turkmenistan Achgabat

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
of, or relating to Jews from Germany or Eastern Europe ashkénaze

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ n
Jew from Germany or Eastern Europe ashkénaze

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
emperor Ashoka

Ashura pn
(Islam) a holy day falling on the 10th day of Muharram Achoura

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
id=Q48|the continent of Asia Asie
province of Roman empire Asie

Asia Minor pn
peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; Asie mineure

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
of, relating to or from Asia asiatique

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
person from Asia Asiatique
person from or descended from people from east Asia asiatique
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent asiatique

Asian Games pn
sport event Jeux asiatiques

Asian elephant n
an elephant, Elephas maximus, found in Asia éléphant d'Asie

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
species of lion that inhabited Asia lion d'Asie

Asianization n
process of making or becoming Asian asiatisation

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
autism related developmental disorder syndrome d'Asperger

Assam /æˈsæm/ pn
state in India Assam

Assamese pn
language assamais

Asselian pn
Assélien

Assisi pn
city Assise

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Semitic Akkadian kingdom Assyrie

Assyrian adj
of or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia assyrien
of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river assyrien

Assyrian n
a citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia Assyrien Assyrienne
a person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river Assyrien Assyrienne

Astana pn
the capital of Kazakhstan Astana

Asterix pn
A fictional character from French comic books Astérix

Asti pn
capital of Asti Asti
province of Piedmont Asti

Asturia pn
Translations Asturies

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain asturien
of or pertaining to the Asturian language asturien

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
a native of Asturias Asturien Asturienne

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
language asturien

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
autonomous community of Spain Asturies

Asunción pn
capital of Paraguay Asunción

Asura n
Asura in Hinduism asura açoura

Ataturkist adj
ataturkiste

Atayal n
people Atayal

Atenism n
religion atonisme

Athabascan adj
athabascan

Athanasius /ˌæθəˈneɪsi.əs/ pn
male given name Athanase

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Greek goddess Athéna Athéné

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ n
an inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece Athénien Athénienne

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
capital city of Greece Athènes

Atikamekw /ətɪkəˈmɛk/ pn
Algonquian language spoken by this people atikamekw

Atilius pn
a Roman nomen gentile Atilius

Atlanta pn
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia Atlanta

Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean atlantique

Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ pn
the Atlantic Ocean Atlantique

Atlantic Ocean pn
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east océan Atlantique Atlantique

Atlantic herring n
Clupea harengus hareng de l'Atlantique

Atlantic salmon n
species of fish saumon atlantique

Atlantic tomcod n
Microgadus tomcod poulamon poulamon atlantique

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean Atlantide

Atlas /ˈætləs/ pn
Greek mythology Atlas
a crater of the moon Atlas
a moon of Saturn Atlas

Atlas moth n
Attacus atlas atlas mite de l’atlas

Atlasic adj
atlasique

Attalia pn
former name of Antalya Attalie

Attic salt /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ n
pointed and delicate wit sel attique

Attica pn
periphery Attique

Aube pn
département Aube

Augeas /ɔːˈdʒiːəs/ pn
king Augias

Augsburg pn
city in southern Germany Augsbourg

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar août aout

Augusta /əɡʌstə/ pn
female given name Augusta

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ pn
male given name Augustin

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Roman emperor Auguste
male given name Auguste

Aulis /ˈɔːlɪs/ pn
an ancient Greek port-town Aulis

Auregnais pn
extinct Norman dialect auregnais

Aurelia pn
female given name Aurélie

Aurelian pn
male given name Aurélien

Auriga pn
constellation Cocher

Aurora pn
female given name Aurore

Auschwitz /ˈaʊ̯ʃ.vɪts/ pn
city in Poland Auschwitz Oświęcim
concentration camp Auschwitz

Auslan pn
sign language of the Australian deaf community langue des signes australienne

Ausonius pn
Roman poet Ausone

Austerlitz /ˈɔstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔːstəlɪts/ pn
former name of Slavkov u Brna Austerlitz

Austin /ˈɑstɪn/ /ˈɒstɪn/ /ˈɔstɪn/ pn
surname Austin

Austinian adj
austinien

Australasia /ˌɒstɹ(ə)lˈeɪʒə/ /ˌɔstɹl̩ˈæɪʒɐ/ pn
Australia, NZ, New Guinea and neighbouring islands Australasie

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
id=Q408|Commonwealth of Australia Australie
id=Q3960|continent of Australia Australie

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages australien australienne

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent Australien Australienne

Australian Capital Territory pn
Territory of Australia Territoire de la Capitale australienne

Australian dollar n
official currency of Australia dollar australien

Australian magpie n
Cracticus tibicen cassican flûteur

Australian rules football n
variety of Australian football football australien

Australian white ibis n
species of wading bird bis à cou noir

Austrasia pn
region Austrasie

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q40|country in Central Europe Autriche

Austria-Hungary pn
id=Q28513|former country in Central Europe Autriche-Hongrie

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
related to Austria autrichien Autrichien

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
Austrian person Autrichien Autrichienne

Austro-Asiatic pn
austroasiatique

Austro-Hungarian adj
of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary austro-hongrois

Austrofascism n
political movement austrofascisme

Austrofascist adj
austrofasciste

Austromarxism n
austromarxisme

Austromarxist adj
austromarxiste

Auvergne pn
region of France Auvergne

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
language avar

Avellino pn
province of Italy Avellino
town and capital of Avellino Avellino

Aventine Hill pn
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built Aventin

Averroism n
tenets of the Averroists averroïsme

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ adj
of or pertaining to Avesta avestique

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
Old Iranian language avestique

Aveyron pn
département Aveyron

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsenə/ pn
a Persian polymath Avicenne

Avignon pn
city in Provence Avignon

Avogadro's number n
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12 constante d'Avogadro nombre d'Avogadro

Awadhi pn
Awadhi language awadhi

Axel /ˈæksəl/ pn
male given name Axel

Aylmer pn
male given name Adhémar

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
indigenous people of South America Aymara aymara

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
language of South America aymara aimara

Ayurveda /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
traditional Hindu alternative medicine ayurveda

Ayyavazhi pn
religion Ayyavazhi

Azawad pn
an unrecognised state Azaouad

Azawakh n
Azawakh azawakh

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
id=Q227|country in the Caucasus Azerbaïdjan

Azerbaijan SSR pn
id=Q131337|Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic Rss d'Azerbaïdjan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ adj
pertaining to Azerbaijan azerbaïdjanais azéri

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ n
Azerbaijani person Azerbaïdjanais Azéri

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ pn
language of Azerbaijan azéri azerbaïdjanais

Aznavour /ˈæznəvʊə/ /ˌɑːznəˈvʊəɹ/ pn
surname Aznavour

Azorean adj
of, from, or relating to the Azores açoréen

Azorean n
someone from the Azores Açoréen

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
an archipelago and an autonomous region Açores

Azrael pn
angel of death Azraël

Aztec /ˈæztɛk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Mexica people aztèque

Aztec /ˈæztɛk/ n
a Mexica Aztèque

B /b/ /biː/ n
musical note si

B /b/ /biː/ symbol
byte o

B major n
the major key with B as its tonic si majeur
the major chord with a root of B si majeur

B minor n
the minor chord with a root of B si mineur
the minor key with B as its tonic si mineur

B-flat n
musical note si bémol

B-flat major n
major key with B-flat as its tonic si bémol majeur

B-movie n
série B

BB n
best before MA

BBC pn
British Broadcasting Corporation BBC

BBS n
bulletin board system SBE Systeme Babillard Electronique

BCE adv
before the common era AEC AÈC av.n.è. aèc

BDSM n
sexual practice BDSM

BIP n
blunt impact projectile BIP

BJT n
(electronics) bipolar junction transistor transistor bipolaire

BL Lac object n
type of galaxy with AGN objet BL Lacertae

BMI n
body mass index IMC

BMW pn
colloquial names and pronunciations, apart from the romanised "BMW" BMW

BRIC pn
Brazil, Russia, India, and China BRIC

BRT n
bus rapid transit SRB

Bab el Mandeb pn
strait Bab-el-Mandeb

Baba Yaga pn
hag who flies through the air in a mortar Baba Yaga

Babelic adj
babélique

Babism n
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect babisme foi babie

Babuza pn
language babuza

Babylon /ˈbæbɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæbɪ.lɒn/ pn
capital of Babylonia Babylone

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
ancient region and empire of southern Mesopotamia Babylone Babylonie

Bach /bɑːx/ pn
German composer Bach

Baconian /bəˈkəʊn.ɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Francis Bacon and his philosophical system baconien

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Greek name for ancient country Bactriane Bactrie

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ n
Camelus bactrianus chameau de Bactriane

Baden-Württemberg pn
state of Germany Bade-Wurtemberg

Baetic adj
bétique

Baffin Bay pn
sea between Greenland and Nunavut baie de Baffin mer de Baffin

Baffin Island pn
island Terre de Baffin île de Baffin

Bafut pn
language bafut fut

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
city Bagdad

Baghdadi n
person from Baghdad Bagdadi Bagdadien Bagdadois

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
id=Q778|country in the Caribbean Bahamas

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ adj
pertaining to the Bahamas bahamien bahaméen

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ n
person from the Bahamas Bahamien Bahaméen

Bahian adj
bahianais

Bahian n
Bahianais

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
id=Q398|country in the Middle East Bahreïn Bahrayn

Bahraini adj
of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people bahreïni

Bahraini n
a person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent Bahreïnien Bahreïni Bahreïnie Bahreïnite

Bahá'í n
follower of the Bahá'í Faith / follower of Bahá'u'lláh bahaï bahaïe

Bahá'í Faith pn
religion bahaïsme foi bahá’íe

Baikal /baɪˈkɑːl/ /ˌbaɪˈkɑːl/ pn
a large lake in Russia Baïkal

Baikonur /ˌbaɪ.kəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ pn
city and cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Baïkonour

Baja California Sur pn
state of Mexico Basse-Californie du Sud

Bajocian pn
Bajocien

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
a heat-resisting chemically inert resin Bakélite

Baker pn
Occupational surname Boulanger

Baku pn
the capital of Azerbaijan Bakou

Bakuninist adj
bakouninien

Balachka pn
Russian regional dialect balatchka

Baldwin pn
given name Baudouin

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
of the Balearic Islands baléarique

Balearic Islands pn
group of Mediterranean islands Baléares îles Baléares

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
name of island Bali

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture balinais

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
cat balinais
language balinais
inhabitant Balinais

Balinesian adj
of Bali Balinais

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
fragmentation of a region into several small states balkanisation

Balkanize v
to break up balkaniser

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkans

Balochistan pn
province of Pakistan Baloutchistan
region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia Baloutchistan

Balt [bɔːlt] n
inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states Balte

Balthazar pn
Babylonian king Balthazar

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
of the Baltic region or sea baltique
pertaining to the Baltic languages baltique
pertaining to the Balts baltique

Baltic Sea pn
a sea mer Baltique Baltique

Baltic herring n
Clupea harengus membras hareng de la Baltique

Balto-Slavic adj
of or pertaining o the Balto-Slavic language, people or culture balto-slave

Balzac pn
surname Balzac

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Honoré de Balzac or his writings balzacien

Bambara pn
language bambara

Bamboo Curtain pn
political barrier between communist and capitalist in Asia Rideau de bambou

Banach space n
complete normed vector space espace de Banach

Banat pn
Banat

Banbury story of a cock and a bull /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ n
roundabout, nonsensical story une histoire sans queue ni tête

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
capital of Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan

Bangalore /ˈbæŋɡəlɔːɹ/ /ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː/ pn
state capital of Karnataka, India Bangalore Bengaluru

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
the capital of Thailand Bangkok

Bangkokian adj
bangkokien

Bangkokian n
Bangkokien

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
id=Q902|country Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent Bangladais Bangladeshi

Bangui pn
capital of the Central African Republic Bangui

Baphometic adj
baphométique

Baptist adj
of the Baptist religious denomination baptiste

Barbadian adj
of or relating to Barbados barbadien

Barbadian n
person from Barbados Barbadien Barbadienne

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
id=Q244|country in the Caribbean Barbade

Barbara pn
cognates and transliterations of female given name Barbara Barbe

Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Mediterranean North Africa Berbérie

Barbary lion n
Panthera leo leo lion de barbarie lion de l'Atlas

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
capital of Catalonia Barcelone

Barcelonian adj
from Barcelona barcelonais

Barents Sea pn
part of the Arctic Ocean mer de Barents

Bari pn
area of Italy Bari
town in Italy Bari

Barnabas /ˈbɑɹnəbəs/ pn
An early Christian Barnabé

Barnaul pn
city in Russia Barnaoul

Barolo /bəˈɹoʊloʊ/ /bəˈɹəʊləʊ/ n
wine made from Nebbiolo grapes barolo

Baroque guitar n
archaic form of guitar from the Baroque era guitare baroque guitare à cinq chœurs

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
male given name Barthélemy Barthélémy
the Apostle Barthélemy Barthélémy

Bartonian pn
Bartonien

Baruch pn
given name Baruch

Bas-Rhin pn
département Bas-Rhin

Basel pn
city in Switzerland Bâle

Basel-Country pn
canton Bâle-Campagne

Basel-Stadt pn
canton Bâle-Ville

Basenji /bəˈsɛndʒi/ n
Basenji basenji

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
language bachkir bashkir

Bashkortostan pn
federal subject of Russia Bachkirie

Basil pn
male given name Basile

Basilicata pn
region of southern Italy Basilicate

Basler n
someone from Basel Bâlois Bâloise

Basmachi pn
a rebel against the Russian or Soviet rule in Central Asia basmatchi

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
relative to the Basque people or their language basque basquaise

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
member of a people Basque basque

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
language basque Basque

Basque Country pn
autonomous community within Spain Pays basque
geographical region in Spain and France Pays basque
the region where the Basque language is spoken Pays basque

Basque Shepherd Dog n
Basque Shepherd Dog berger basque

Basra pn
city in Iraq Bassorah

Basseterre pn
capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis Basseterre

Bastia pn
town Bastia

Bastille [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
a prison in France Bastille

Bastille Day pn
French national holiday Fête Nationale

Bathonian pn
Bathonien

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
biblical character Bethsabée
female given name Bethsabée

Batman /batˈman/ pn
the bat-themed hero Batman

Bats pn
language Bats
a commune in France Bats

Battle of Britain pn
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II bataille d'Angleterre

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Baudelaire or his works baudelairien

Baumé n
type of densimeter baumé

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
state Bavière

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Bavaria bavarois

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ n
person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent Bavarois Bavaroise

Bay of Bengal pn
Large bay in the northeastern Indian Ocean golfe du Bengale

Bay of Biscay pn
gulf golfe de Gascogne

Bayesian /ˈbeɪzɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes bayésien

Bayeux /baɪˈjɜː/ pn
town in Normandy Bayeux

Bea /biː/ pn
diminutive of Beatrice Béa

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ pn
rock music quartet Beatles

Beatrice /ˈbiːətɹɪs/ pn
female given name Béatrice

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ n
Beauceron berger beauceron berger de Beauce

Beaufort scale pn
measure for the intensity of the wind échelle de Beaufort

Bebel /ˈbeɪbəl/ pn
A German surname​ Bebel

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
id=Q747314|former name for Botswana Protectorat du Bechuanaland

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ pn
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil Belzébuth

Beetewk n
a type of Russian heavy draft horse [[cheval]] de [[Voronej]] bitugue

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven beethovenien beethovénien

Beetle n
Volkswagen car Coccinelle

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
capital of China Pékin

Beirut pn
capital of Lebanon Beyrouth

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ n
mild creamy Italian cheese Bel Paese

Belarus /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
id=Q184|country Biélorussie Bélarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent Biélorusse biélorusse

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ pn
language biélorusse

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
capital of Northern Ireland Belfast

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people belge
of or pertaining to Belgium belge

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
Belgian, person from Belgium Belge

Belgian Congo pn
Belgian colony Congo belge

Belgian Sheepdog n
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants berger belge

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
id=Q31|country in Europe Belgique

Belgorod pn
a city in Russia Belgorod

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
capital of Serbia Belgrade

Belgradian n
someone from Belgrade Belgradois Belgradoise

Belisarius pn
a general of the Byzantine Empire Bélisaire

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
id=Q242|country Belize

Belizean adj
Pertaining to Belize bélizien

Belizean n
person from Belize Bélizien

Bellefontaine /ˌbɛl.fɒnˈtɛn/ pn
French commune Bellefontaine
city in Ohio Bellefontaine

Belluno pn
province of Italy Belluno
town and capital of Belluno Belluno

Belmopan pn
Belmopan Belmopan

Ben Wa ball n
pair of balls used for vaginal stimulation boule de geisha

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
male given name Benoît

Benedicta pn
feminine form of Benedict Bénédicte

Benedictine adj
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia bénédictin

Benedictine n
liqueur bénédictine
monk or nun bénédictin bénédictine

Benelux pn
an economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg Bénélux Benelux

Benevento pn
town and capital of Benevento Bénévent
province of Italy Bénévent

Bengal /ˌbenˈɡɔːl/ pn
region in South Asia Bengale

Bengal fox n
Vulpes bengalensis renard du Bengale

Bengal tiger n
Panthera tigris tigris tigre du Bengale

Bengalese adj
person bengalais bengalaise

Bengalese n
person Bengalais Bengalaise

Bengali pn
language bengali

Benghazi pn
Benghazi, Libya Benghazi

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
id=Q962|country Bénin

Beninese adj
of, from, or pertaining to Benin béninois

Beninese n
person Béninois Béninoise

Benjamin /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ pn
male given name Benjamin
the youngest son of Jacob Benjamin

Benue pn
river in Cameroon and Nigeria Bénoué

Benzion pn
given name Bension

Beothuk /biːˈɒtək/ pn
language béothuk

Berber n
Member of northwest African ethnic group Berbère

Berber pn
a group of closely related languages berbère

Berberophone n
berbérophone

Berdichev pn
city in Ukraine Berditchev

Berengar /ˈbɛɹɪŋɡəɹ/ pn
a male given name of historical usage Bérenger

Berenice pn
female given name Bérénice

Bergamasco n
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog berger de bergame

Bergamo /ˈbɜːɡəˌməʊ/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmoʊ/ pn
province of Italy Bergame
town and capital of Bergamo Bergame

Bergen pn
city in Norway Bergen

Bergerac pn
surname Bergerac

Bering Sea pn
sea mer de Béring

Bering Strait pn
strait between Russia and Alaska détroit de Béring

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
capital city of Germany Berlin

Berlin Wall pn
wall that parted Berlin mur de Berlin

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ n
native or inhabitant of Berlin Berlinois Berlinoise

Berlusconism n
Silvio Berlusconi's policies berlusconisme

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
island group Bermudes

Bermuda Triangle pn
any area where things mysteriously disappear Triangle des Bermudes
area in Atlantic Ocean Triangle des Bermudes

Bermudian adj
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda bermudais bermudien bermudois
personal legal status equivalent bermudais bermudien bermudois

Bermudian n
person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent Bermudais Bermudien Bermudois

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
canton canton de Berne
city Berne

Bernadette pn
female given name Bernadette

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
male given name Bernard

Bernese /ˌbɜːˈniːz/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Bern bernois

Bernese Alps pn
group of mountain ranges Alpes bernoises

Bernoulli's principle pn
principle principe de Bernoulli

Bertha /ˈbɝθə/ pn
female given name Berthe

Bertram /ˈbɜːtɹəm/ pn
male given name Bertrand

Bessarabia pn
region Bessarabie

Betelgeuse /ˈbiːtəldʒuːz/ pn
supergiant Bételgeuse

Bethesda /bə.θɛz.də/ pn
pool in Jerusalem Bethesda

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
City Bethléem

Bewick's swan n
Bewick's swan cygne siffleur

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
id=Q917|Himalayan country Bhoutan

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
pertaining to Bhutan bhoutanais

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ n
person from Bhutan Bhoutanais Bhoutanaise

Biafran n
a person from Biafra Biafrais

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Christian holy book Bible

Bible basher n
fundamentalist Christian preacher grenouille de bénitier punaise de sacristie

Bichon Frisé /biʃɔnfɹiseː/ n
Bichon Frisé bichon à poil frisé

Biella pn
province of Italy Biella
town and capital of Biella Biella

Big Apple pn
nickname for New York City Big Apple Grosse Pomme

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
fictional evil wolf grand méchant loup

Big Bang pn
cosmic event Bigbang

Big Brother pn
unwarranted and invasive government surveillance Big Brother

Big Crunch pn
hypothetic eventual collapse of the universe Big Crunch

Big Dipper pn
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky Grand Chariot Grande Casserole

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
burger Big Mac

Bilbao /bɪlˈbaʊ/ pn
city of northern Spain Bilbao

Bill Gates' flower fly n
a species of fly éristale de Gates

Bindslev pn
the town Bindslev

Birobidzhan pn
city in Russia Birobidjan

Biscay pn
province of Spain Biscaye

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
capital of Kyrgyzstan Bichkek

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
language bishnupriya manipuri

Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
a creole spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu bichelamar

Bisson pn
Bisson

Bissonnet pn
surname Bissonnet

Bissonnette pn
surname Bissonnette

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
id=Q373189|ancient region Bithynie

Bitola pn
city Bitola

Bizet sheep n
variety of sheep bizet

Black Death pn
14th century pandemic outbreak peste noire

Black Forest pn
German forest and mountain range Forêt-Noire Forêt Noire

Black Forest gâteau n
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany forêt noire

Black Friday pn
day after U.S. Thanksgiving Day Black Friday vendredi fou vendredi noir

Black Sea pn
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor mer Noire

Blackbeard pn
pirate's name Barbe Noire

Blackfoot pn
a North American confederacy Pieds-Noirs

Blagoveshchensk pn
city in Siberia Blagovechtchensk

Blairism n
blairisme

Blais pn
Blais

Blanche pn
female given name Blanche

Blasius pn
male given name Blaise

Blitzen pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Éclair

Bloc pn
Bloc Québécois Bloc

Bloc Québécois pn
federal political party in Canada Bloc québécois

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
city Bloemfontein

Bloquiste adj
pertaining to the Bloc Québécois bloquiste

Bloquiste n
member of the Bloc Québécois bloquiste

Blue Banana pn
corridor banane bleue

Blue Planet n
Earth planète bleue

Bluebeard pn
the famous fairy tale Barbe-Bleue
the title character Barbe-Bleue

Bluetooth pn
personal area wireless network Bluetooth

Bluey pn
nickname commonly given to a red-headed person Poil de carotte

Bob's your uncle phraseologicalUnit
desirable conclusion is reached le tour est joué

Boccaccian adj
of or pertaining to Boccaccio or his works boccacien

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
a district in Greece Béotie

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ adj
pertaining to Boeotia béotien
stupid, foolish béotien

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ n
dull or ignorant person béotien
inhabitant of Boeotia Béotien

Boer /bʊəɹ/ n
South African of Dutch descent Boer

Bogomil /ˈbɒɡəmɪl/ n
member of a dualist Christian sect bogomile

Bogota pn
capital of Colombia Bogota

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
The region of the Czech Republic Bohême

Bohemond /ˈbəʊəmənd/ pn
a given name of historical usage Bohémond

Bokmål pn
language bokmål

Boko pn
Mande language of Benin and Nigeria boko boo
town in Burkina Faso Boko
district in Republic of the Congo Boko

Bolivarian adj
of or relating to Simon Bolívar bolivarien

Bolivarianism n
political doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar bolivarianisme bolivarisme

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
id=Q750|country in South America Bolivie

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
pertaining to Bolivia bolivien

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ n
Bolivian person Bolivien Bolivienne

Bolivian slaty antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family batara de Bolivie

Bollywood pn
Indian film industry Bollywood

Bologna /bəˈlɒnjə/ pn
city Bologne
province Bologne

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ adj
of or relating to Bologna bolognais

Bolon n
Manding language spoken in Burkina Faso bolon

Bolshevik n
Bolshevik bolchevik bolchevique bolchévique

Bolzano pn
province of Italy Bolzano
town and capital of Bolzano Bolzano Bolzane

Bonaire pn
island Bonaire

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
pratices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte bonapartisme

Bonapartist adj
relating to Bonapartism bonapartiste

Bonapartist n
one attached to Napoleon's policy Bonapartiste bonapartiste

Bonifatius pn
male given name Boniface

Bonn pn
a city in Germany Bonn

Book of Mormon pn
one of the sacred works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [[Le]] [[livre]] [[de]] [[Mormon]]

Books of Moses pn
five books Livres de Moïse

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false” boolien booléen

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
type of variable booléen

Boolean algebra n
algebraic structure algèbre booléenne algèbre de Boole

Boolean function n
function based on AND, OR and NOT operations fonction booléenne

Bordeaux pn
a city in France Bordeaux

Boreal n
Boréal

Boreas /ˈbɔːɹiːəs/ pn
Greek god Borée

Borgesian adj
characteristic of Jorge Luis Borges borgien borgésien

Boris /ˈbɔɹɪs/ pn
male given name Boris

Borjomi pn
resort town Borjomi

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
island Bornéo

Borromean rings n
anneaux borroméens

Bose-Einstein condensate n
gaseous superfluid condensat de Bose-Einstein

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina' Bosnie
northern part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a geographic and historical entity Bosnie

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
id=Q225|country on the Balkan peninsula Bosnie-Herzégovine Bosnie-et-Herzégovine

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
the people Bosnien

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian bosnien bosniaque

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
a strait that passes through Istanbul Bosphore

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ pn
place name Boston

Bothnian Bay pn
northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia baie de Botnie

Bothnian Sea pn
southern part of the Gulf of Bothnia mer de Botnie

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
id=Q963|Republic of Botswana Botswana

Botswanan n
person from Botswana Botswanais Botswanéen

Bouaké pn
city Bouaké

Bouches-du-Rhône pn
département Bouches-du-Rhône

Bourbakian adj
bourbachique

Bourget pn
Bourget

Bourguibism n
political ideology of Habib Bourguiba bourguibisme

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Boxing Day Boxing Day

Boy Scout n
male member of the Scout Movement scout éclaireur

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
a constellation Bouvier

Brabant pn
former province of central Belgium Brabant
historical region Brabant

Brabantian adj
pertaining to Brabant brabançon

Brabantian n
Brabantian person Brabançon Brabançonne

Bragança /bɹəˈɡanzə/ /bɹəˈɡɑnzə/ pn
city in the homonymous district of Portugal Bragance

Brampton /ˈbræm(p)tən/ pn
city in Ontario Brampton

Brandenburg pn
state Brandebourg
city Brandebourg

Brasília /bɹɑˈsiːli.ə/ pn
The capital of Brazil Brasilia Brasília

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
The capital of Slovakia Bratislava Pressbourg

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
id=Q155|Portuguese-speaking country in South America Brésil

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
pertaining to Brazil brésilien auriverde

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
person from Brazil Brésilien Brésilienne

Bremen pn
city Brême
state Brême

Brescia /ˈbɹɛʃə/ pn
city and province of Italy Brescia

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
pertaining to Brittany breton

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
person from Brittany Breton Bretonne

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ pn
the language breton

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU Brexit

Brezhnev pn
surname Brejnev

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
female given name Brigitte

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪdʒˌtaʊn/ pn
capital of Barbados Bridgetown

Brindisi pn
province Brindisi
town Brindisi

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Capital of Queensland, Australia Brisbane

Bristol /ˈbɹɪstəl/ pn
city in south-west England Bristol

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ adj
of, from, or relating to Bristol bristolien bristolienne

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ n
Bristolien

Britain /ˈbɹɪ.tn̩/ /ˈbɹɪ.tən/ pn
Grande-Bretagne

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
of Britain britannique
colloquial: of the UK britannique

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
citizens or inhabitants of Britain Britannique
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK Britannique
the British English language anglais britannique

British Broadcasting Corporation pn
BBC Corporation britannique de radiodiffusion

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ ˌkə.lʌm.bi.ə/ pn
province of Canada Colombie-Britannique

British Columbian adj
britanno-colombien colombo-britannique

British Columbian n
Britanno-Colombien Colombo-Britannique

British Empire pn
empire Empire britannique

British English pn
English language as in Britain, especially in England Anglais Britannique

British Indian Ocean Territory pn
UK overseas territory Territoire britannique de l'océan Indien

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
group of islands îles Britanniques

British Virgin Islands pn
British overseas territory Îles Vierges britanniques

Britisher /ˈbɹɪtɪʃə/ n
British subject Britannique

Briton /ˈbɹɪtən/ n
inhabitant of Great Britain Britannique

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
region of North West France Bretagne

Bronze Age pn
archaeology âge du bronze

Brownian motion n
random motion of particles suspended in a fluid mouvement brownien

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
city in Belgium Bruges

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
the second month of the French Republican Calendar brumaire

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
id=Q921|a country in Southeast Asia Brunei

Bruneian adj
pertaining to Brunei brunéien de Brunei

Bruneian n
person from Brunei Brunéien de Brunei

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
male given name Bruno
surname Bruno

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig, Germany Brunswick

Brusselian adj
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels bruxellois

Brusselian n
someone from Brussels Bruxellois Bruxelloise

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
capital of Belgium Bruxelles

Brussels Capital Region pn
region of Belgium Région de Bruxelles-Capitale

Brussels sprout n
vegetable chou de Bruxelles

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Roman cognomen Brutus

Bryansk pn
city in Russia Briansk

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ adj
of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup brittonique

Bucharest pn
The capital of Romania Bucarest

Bucharestian n
someone from Bucharest Bucarestois Bucarestoise

Buckingham Palace pn
the official London residence of the British monarch palais de Buckingham

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
the capital city of Hungary Budapest

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ n
Buddha Bouddha

Buddha's hand n
citrus fruit main de Bouddha

Buddhahood n
state of being enlightened by Buddhist teachings bouddhéité

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
religion and philosophy bouddhisme

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism bouddhiste bouddhique

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
practitioner of Buddhism bouddhiste
follower of Buddha bouddhiste

Buddhistic adj
of, relating to Buddhism bouddhique

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
capital of Argentina Buenos Aires

Buffalo pn
a city in New York State Buffalo

Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
capital of Burundi Bujumbura

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
city in Uzbekistan Boukhara

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q219|country Bulgarie

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language bulgare

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
native of Bulgaria Bulgare bulgare

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ pn
language bulgare

Bunsen burner n
small laboratory gas burner bec Bunsen

Burdigalian pn
Burdigalien

Burgas pn
city in Bulgaria Burgas

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language bourguignon

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ n
an inhabitant of Burgundy Bourguignon Bourguignonne
а member of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe Burgonde

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ pn
the old Burgundian language Burgonde

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ n
wine bourgogne

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
region Bourgogne Burgondie

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
id=Q965|country Burkina Faso

Burkinabe adj
from Burkina Faso burkinabè

Burkinabe n
person from Burkina Faso Burkinabè

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birmanie

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Burma birman birmane

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ n
a person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent Birman Birmane

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
language birman

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
a country in Eastern Africa Burundi

Burundian adj
pertaining to Burundi burundais bouroundais

Burundian n
person from Burundi Bouroundais Burundais

Buryatia pn
Buryatia, Russia Bouriatie

Busan pn
Busan, South Korea Pusan

Bushism pn
political philosophy bushisme

Bushman n
Bushman Bochiman

Byblos pn
port city in Lebanon Byblos

Byelorussian SSR pn
Soviet republic Rss biélorusse

Byronian adj
of or pertaining to Lord Byron byronien

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
of or pertaining to Byzantium byzantin byzantine
belonging to the civilisation of the Eastern-Roman empire byzantin byzantine
overly complex or intricate byzantin

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ n
native of Byzantine Empire Byzantin Byzantine

Byzantine Empire pn
ancient Greek-speaking empire of Eastern Europe Empire byzantin

Byzantine Greek pn
the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during the time of the Byzantine Empire grec byzantin grec médiéval

Byzantinologist n
expert in Byzantinology byzantinologue

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
ancient Greek city Byzance

Béarn pn
former viscounty Béarn

Béchamp pn
Francophone surname Béchamp

Bézier curve [bezje kɜːv] n
kind of parametric curve courbe de Bézier

C /s/ /siː/ pn
Programming language C langage C

C major n
the major chord with a root of C do majeur ut majeur
the major key with C as its tonic do majeur ut majeur

C minor n
the minor chord with a root of C do mineur ut mineur
the minor key with C as its tonic do mineur ut mineur

C++ pn
C++ C++

C-pop n
Chinese pop music C-pop pop chinoise

CA pn
chartered accountant CA

CADM n
commodore admiral cmdre cmdre.

CAPTCHA n
computerized test CAPTCHA Captcha

CAS pn
Court of Arbitration for Sport TAS

CCITT lang=en pn
CCITT

CCTV n
closed circuit television vidéosurveillance

CCTV pn
China Central Television CCTV

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
CD

CD burner n
CD burner graveur de CD

CD player n
CD player lecteur CD lecteur de CD

CDRE n
commodore cmdre cmdre.

CEO n
chief executive officer PDG

CF pn
Canadian Forces FC

CFL pn
Canadian Football League LCF

CIS pn
Commonwealth of Independent States CEI

CN Tower pn
the tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Tour CN

CNG n
(petrochemistry) compressed natural gas GNC

COMO n
abbreviation for commodore cmdre cmdre.

CP pn
Canadian Press PC

CPA n
chartered professional accountant CPA

CPC pn
Conservative Party of Canada PCC

CPU n
Central processing unit UC UCT

CSA pn
Canadian Space Agency ASC
Canadian Standards Association ACNOR CSA

CSE pn
Communications Security Establishment CST

CSIS /ˈsiː.sɪs/ pn
Canadian Security and Intelligence Service SCRS

CV n
aircraft carrier PA
curriculum vitae CV

Cabochien adj
cabochien

Cadix pn
commune in the Tarn Department Cadix

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ pn
port city in Andalusia, Spain Cadix Cadiz

Caelum pn
constellation Burin

Caesar /ˈkaisaɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ /ˈsiːzəɹ/ pn
ancient Roman family name César

Caesarean section n
incision in the womb césarienne

Caesarism n
autocracy césarisme

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ pn
capital of Cagliari Cagliari
province of Italy Cagliari

Cahors pn
town in France Cahors

Cain /keɪn/ pn
son of Adam and Eve Caïn

Cairene adj
of or pertaining to Cairo cairote

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
capital of Egypt Le Caire

Cajetan pn
male given name Gaétan

Calabria pn
region of Italy Calabre

Calabrian /kəlæbɹiːən/ n
inhabitant of Calabria calabrais

Calais /ˈkæleɪ/ /ˈkælɨs/ pn
a town in France Calais

Calcutta /kælˈkʌtə/ pn
former name of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal Calcutta Kolkata

Caleb /ˈkeɪləb/ pn
biblical character Caleb

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
state of the United States of America Californie

California Spangled Cat n
cat breed Californian spangled

California quail n
quail colin de Californie

Californian adj
of or relating to California californien

Californian n
an inhabitant of California Californien Californienne

Calliope /kəˈlaɪə.pi/ pn
the Muse of eloquence and epic Calliope

Callisto pn
satellite of Jupiter Callisto

Callovian pn
Callovien

Caltanissetta pn
city and province of Sicily Caltanissetta

Calvados pn
département of France, in the Basse-Normandie region Calvados

Calvary pn
the hill outside Jerusalem Calvaire

Calvin /ˈkælvɪn/ pn
surname Calvin

Calvinism n
Christian religious tradition calvinisme

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ adj
of or pertaining to Calvinism, a Calvinist or Calvinists calviniste

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ n
follower calviniste

Camargue pn
marshland area Camargue

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
id=Q424|country in Southeast Asia Cambodge

Cambodian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language cambodgien

Cambodian n
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent Cambodgien

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
the Cambrian geologic period Cambrien

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla explosion cambrienne

Cambridge /ˈkeɪm.bɹɪdʒ/ pn
city Cambridge

Camelopardalis pn
constellation Girafe

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
id=Q1009|country in Central Africa Cameroun

Cameroonian n
person from Cameroon Camerounais Camerounaise

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
female given name Camille

Camorra /kəˈmɒɹə/ /kəˈmɔɹə/ pn
crime organization from Naples camorra

Camorrista /ˌkaməˈɹɪstə/ /ˌkɑməˈɹistə/ n
member of the Camorra camorriste

Campania pn
region of Italy Campanie

Campobasso pn
province of Italy Campobasso
town and capital Campobasso

Camus pn
surname Camus

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
historic region Canaan

Canaan Dog n
Canaan Dog chien de Cannan

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to this sect or its followers cananéen chananéen

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ n
member of ancient Semitic people Cananéen

Canada /ˈkænədə/ pn
id=Q16|country in North America Canada

Canada goose n
Branta canadensis bernache du Canada outarde

Canada lynx n
Lynx canadensis lynx du Canada

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Canada canadien canadienne
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English canadien canadienne
of or pertaining to a Canadian, Canadians canadien canadienne

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ n
person from Canada Canadien Canadienne

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ pn
Canadian English anglais canadien

Canadian Armed Forces pn
Canadian Forces Forces armées canadiennes

Canadian Forces pn
armed forces of Canada Forces canadiennes

Canadian Security Intelligence Service pn
security agency Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité

Canadian dollar n
official currency of Canada dollar canadien

Canadian football n
sport football football canadien

Canadianism n
word or phrase originated in Canada or with special meaning in Canada canadianisme québécisme

Canadianization n
the process of making or becoming Canadian or more Canadian canadianisation

Canadianize /kəˈneɪdi.ənaɪz/ v
to make Canadian canadianiser

Canarian n
Canarien

Canary Islands pn
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa Canaries îles Canaries

Canberra pn
Capital of Australia Canberra

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ n
Someone with a Cancer star sign Cancer

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
constellation Cancer
astrological sign Cancer

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ n
Christian feast Chandeleur

Canes Venatici pn
constellation Chiens de chasse

Canis Major pn
winter constellation of the northern sky Grand Chien

Canis Minor pn
small winter constellation of the northern sky Petit Chien

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
village Cannes

Cannizzaro reaction n
reaction réaction de Cannizzaro

Cantabria pn
autonomous community Cantabrie

Cantabrian adj
pertaining to Cantabria cantabrique

Cantal n
Type of cheese cantal

Cantal pn
département Cantal

Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ pn
ancient city in England Cantorbéry

Canton pn
former official name for Guangzhou (city) Canton

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
relating to the Cantonese language cantonais cantonaise
relating to Canton cantonais cantonaise
relating to the Cantonese people cantonais cantonaise

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ pn
language cantonais

Cantopop n
Cantonese pop music cantopop

Cao Dai pn
syncretic monotheistic religion caodaïsme

Cape Horn pn
southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego Cap Horn

Cape Town pn
legislative capital of South Africa Le Cap

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
country in Western Africa Cap-Vert

Cape Verdean n
a person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent Cap-Verdien Cap-Verdienne Capverdien Capverdienne

Cape lion n
Panthera leo melanochaita lion du Cap

Cape of Good Hope pn
a cape in southwestern South Africa cap de Bonne-Espérance

Cape teal n
Anas capensis canard du Cap

Capella pn
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga Capella

Capellen pn
canton Capellen

Capernaum pn
The biblical town Capharnaüm Capernaüm

Capeverdean Crioulo pn
creole language spoken in Cape Verde créoles du Cap-Vert

Capitanian pn
subdivision of the Permian Capitanien

Capitol Hill pn
the hill in Washington, DC Capitol Hill Capitole colline du Capitole

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
ancient region Cappadoce

Cappadocian adj
of or pertaining to Cappadocia cappadocien

Cappadocian n
person from Cappadocia Cappadocien Cappadocienne

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
astrological sign Capricorne

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
constellation Capricorne

Capsian adj
of or pertaining to a Paleolithic culture of North Africa capsien

Capuchin n
a member of the Roman Catholic order capucin

Caracalla pn
emperor Caracalla

Caracas pn
capital of Venezuela Caracas

Carbonarism /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹɪzəm/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹɪzəm/ n
the principles, practices, or organization of the Carbonari carbonarisme

Carboniferous adj
relating to the geologic period carbonifère

Carboniferous pn
the geologic period Carbonifère

Cardiff pn
The capital city of Wales Cardiff

Care Bears n
Fictional cartoon bears Bisounours Calinours

Caria pn
a historical region in the southwest corner of Asia Minor Carie

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies caraïbe

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ pn
countries Caraïbes Caraïbe
sea mer des Antilles

Caribbean Sea pn
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere mer des Caraïbes mer des Antilles

Carina pn
constellation Carène

Carinthia pn
state of Austria Carinthie

Carlism n
political movement carlisme

Carol pn
female name Carole

Carolina parakeet n
conure de Caroline perroquet de Caroline perruche de Caroline

Carolina wren n
Thryothorus ludovicianus troglodyte de Caroline

Caroline pn
female given name Caroline

Carolingian adj
of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty carolingien

Carolingian n
member of a Frankish noble family carolingien

Carpathians pn
mountainous system in Central Europe Carpates Karpates Karpatique

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːˈtiːz.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Descartes cartésien

Cartesian coordinate n
the rectangular coordinates of a point coordonnées cartésiennes

Cartesian coordinates n
coordinates of a point coordonnées cartésiennes

Cartesian product n
set of possible pairs produit cartésien

Cartesian space n
Euclidian space described by Cartesian coordinates espace cartésien

Cartesianism n
The philosophy of René Descartes cartésianisme

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
ancient city in North Africa Carthage

Carthaginian adj
of or pertaining to Carthage carthaginois

Casablanca pn
city Casablanca

Caserta pn
province of Italy Caserte
town and capital Caserte

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪə(ɹ)/ pn
male given name Casimir

Caspar pn
male given name Gaspard
one of the Magi Gaspard

Caspian /ˈkæspi.ən/ adj
Of or pertaining to Caspian Sea or the region around it. caspien

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
landlocked sea mer Caspienne

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ pn
prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy Cassandre

Cassini oval n
cassinoïde

Cassiopeia /ˌkæsi.əˈpiːə/ pn
constellation Cassiopée
mythical wife of Cepheus Cassiopée

Castelnau's antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family batara de Castelnau

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
medieval Iberian kingdom Castille

Castile soap n
type of soap savon de Castille

Castilian n
Language castillan

Castor pn
Dioscuri Castor
Star Castor

Castrist n
a supporter of Fidel Castro castriste

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
Of or pertaining to Catalonia catalan

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
Person from Catalonia Catalan Catalane

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
The language of Catalonia catalan

Catalan Countries pn
territories where Catalan is spoken Pays Catalans

Catalanness n
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs catalanité

Catalanophobia n
Dislike of Catalan people, culture of language anticatalanisme catalanophobie

Catalanophone adj
Catalan-speaking catalanophone

Catalanophone n
Catalan speaker catalanophone

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
autonomous community in Spain Catalogne

Catania pn
capital of Catania Catane
province of Sicily Catane

Catanzaro pn
province of Italy Catanzaro
town and capital Catanzaro

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
a member of Christian sect cathare

Catharist adj
relating to Cathari cathare cathariste

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
female given name Catherine

Catholic /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ adj
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church catholique
of the Roman Catholic church catholique

Catholic /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ n
member of a Catholic church catholique

Catholicism /kəˈθɔləsɪzm/ n
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church catholicisme

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] adj
pertaining to the Caucasus region or people caucasien

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] n
member of Caucasian race Blanc Blanche Caucasien Caucasienne
native of the Caucasus region Caucasien Caucasienne

Caucasian Albania pn
id=Q177076|ancient region and kingdom south of Caucasus mountains Albanie du Caucase

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
geographic region Caucase

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ pn
capital of French Guiana Cayenne

Cayman Islands pn
British territory in the Caribbean Îles Caïmans

Caymanian adj
of the Cayman Islands caïmanais

Caymanian n
person from the Cayman Islands Caïmanais

Cebuano adj
pertaining to the language or its speakers cébouano

Cebuano pn
language cebuano visayan cébouano

Cecilia /sɛˈsiːli.ə/ pn
female given name Cécile

Cecina pn
town in the province of Livorno Cecina

Cedric pn
male given name Cédric

Celia pn
female given name Célia

Celine pn
female given name Céline

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiːəs/ adj
metric scale of temperature Celsius

Celt /kɛlt/ pn
ancient Celte

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ adj
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts celtique celte

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ pn
branch of languages celtique

Celtic studies n
academic discipline celtologie

Cenomanian pn
Cénomanien

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ pn
geological epoch Cénozoïque

Centaur n
Greek mythology Centaure
astronomy Centaure

Centaurus pn
spring constellation of the northern sky Centaure

Central Africa pn
region Centrafrique centre d'Afrique

Central African adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or the Central African people centrafricain

Central African n
A person from Central Africa or of Central African descent Centrafricain

Central African Republic pn
country in Central Africa République centrafricaine

Central America pn
id=Q27611|part of North America Amérique centrale

Central American adj
relating to Central America centraméricain

Central Asia pn
smaller area of Central Asia Asie centrale

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
geographical region in the center of Europe Europe centrale

Central European adj
Central European centreuropéen médioeuropéen

Centre pn
region Centre

Cephalonia pn
Greek island Céphalonie

Cephas pn
apostle Peter Céphas
male given name Céphas

Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ pn
constellation Céphée
mythical husband of Cassiopeia Céphée

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
mythological three-headed dog Cerbère

Cerenkov effect /tʃɛˈɹɛŋkəf ɛˈfɛkt/ pn
emission of light effet Cerenkov

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
id=Q596|dwarf planet Cérès
id=Q32102|Roman goddess Cérès

Cetus pn
winter constellation of the northern sky Baleine

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
old name for Sri Lanka Ceylan

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
id=Q657|country Tchad
id=Q125309|lake Tchad

Chadian adj
pertaining to Chad tchadien

Chadian n
person from Chad Tchadien

Chalcedon /ˈkælsɪdɑːn/ /ˈkælsɪdɒn/ pn
town in Asia Minor Chalcédoine

Chaldea pn
region in the southern portion of Babylonia Chaldée

Chaldean n
member of the Chaldean Catholic Church Chaldéen Chaldéenne
native of Chaldea Chaldéen Chaldéenne

Cham /t͡ʃɑːm/ adj
pertaining to the Cham people or their language cham

Chamaeleon pn
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky Caméléon

Champagne n
region of France Champagne

Champagne-Ardenne pn
region Champagne-Ardenne

Champions League pn
the highest-level European club football tournament Ligue des champions

Changhsingian pn
Changxing'ien

Channel Islands pn
group of islands in the English Channel îles Anglo-Normandes îles de la Manche

Channel Tunnel pn
man-made tunnel le [[tunnel sous la Manche]]

Chaplinesque adj
resembling Charlie Chaplin chaplinesque

Chapman's antshrike n
bird batara de Chapman

Chardonnay /ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/ n
grape chardonnay
wine chardonnay

Charente pn
département Charente

Charente-Maritime pn
département Charente-Maritime

Charites pn
Greek goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility Charites

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
king of the Franks Charlemagne

Charleroi pn
city Charleroi

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
given name Charles

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
physical law stating the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure loi de Charles

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
female given name Charlotte

Charon /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ pn
a moon of Pluto Charon

Chartism pn
a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century chartisme

Chartist adj
relating to Chartism chartiste

Chartist n
a supporter of the Chartism reform movement chartiste

Chartres pn
town Chartres

Chartres blue n
blue bleu de Chartres

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Greek mythological monster Charybde

Chattian pn
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch Chattien

Cheboksary pn
city Tcheboksary

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
person Tchétchène

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
language tchétchène

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
federal subject of Russia Tchétchénie

Cheddar cheese n
cheese cheddar fromage Cheddar

Cheerios /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊz/ /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊz/ pn
cereal Cheerios

Chekhov's gun pn
element fusil de Tchekhov

Chekist n
member of the Cheka tchékiste

Chelyabinsk /tʃɪˈljabinsk/ pn
city Tcheliabinsk

Chennai /ˈtʃenaɪ/ pn
state capital of Tamil Nadu, India Chennai

Cheops /ˈkiɑːps/ /ˈkiːɒps/ pn
pharaoh Khéops

Cherkessk pn
city in Russia Tcherkessk

Chernobyl /tʃə(ɹ)ˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ n
city in Ukraine Tchernobyl

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛɹ.ə.kiː/ pn
indigenous North American people Cherokees
language cherokee chérokî
syllabary cherokee

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ pn
fictional grinning cat chat de Chester chat du Cheshire

Cheshire cheese n
type of cheese cheshire chester

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈæn/ n
member of the Cheyenne tribe Cheyenne

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ pn
large US city Chicago

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
the language Chickasaw
the tribe Chickasaw

Chiers pn
river Chiers

Chieti pn
province of Italy Chieti
town and capital Chieti

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
breed of dog chihuahua

Childermas pn
day commemorating the killing of the Holy Innocents massacre des Innocents

Chile /ˈtʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈtʃɪl.i/ pn
id=Q298|country in South America Chili

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
pertaining to Chile chilien chilienne
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans chilien chilienne

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
person from Chile Chilien Chilienne

Chilean eagle n
the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus buse aguia

Chilean flamingo n
a species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis flamant du Chili

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
country in east Asia Chine
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan Chine

China proper pn
parts of China excluding outer frontiers Chine propre

China syndrome n
meltdown of a nuclear reactor syndrome chinois

Chinaman /ˈtʃaɪnəmən/ n
a man who is Chinese, a Chinese man Chinois

Chinatown /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/ /ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ n
a Chinese district outside China quartier chinois

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
relating to China chinois chinoise

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
Chinese food or meal chinois
all people of Chinese descent or self-identity Chinois Chinoises
person born in China Chinois Chinoise
the people of China Chinois

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ pn
chinois [[langue]] [[chinoise]]

Chinese Crested Dog n
Chinese Crested Dog chien chinois à crête

Chinese New Year n
Chinese New Year nouvel an chinois

Chinese Taipei pn
name under which the post-Chinese-Civil-War ROC participates in international organisations Taipei chinois

Chinese character n
CJKV character caractère chinois hanzi kanji sinogramme

Chinese checkers n
board game dames chinoises

Chinese jump rope n
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise jeu de l'élastique

Chinese lantern n
paper lantern lampion

Chinese mushroom n
champignon chinois

Chinese numeral n
numerals originated in China chiffre chinois

Chinese studies n
study of China sinologie

Chinese whispers n
game téléphone arabe téléphone sans fil

Chink n
offensive: Chinese person chinetoc chinetoque chintok

Chios /ˈki.ɑs/ /ˈkiː.ɒs/ pn
city Chio
island Chio

Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
astronomy Chiron
mythology Chiron

Chisinau pn
capital city and a municipality of Moldova Chișinău

Chita /tʃɪˈtɑː/ pn
city in Russia Tchita

Chitral pn
Chitral (all senses) Chitral Chitrâl

Chloe pn
female given name Chloé

Cholon pn
the Chinese district of Ho Chi Minh City Cholon

Chongqing /ˈtʃɔŋˈtʃɪŋ/ pn
a municipality in central China Chongqing Tchongking

Chopin pn
surname Chopin

Christ /kɹaɪst/ interjection
blasphemous interjection bon Dieu de merde crisse

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy Christ Messie
title for Jesus of Nazareth Christ

Christadelphian adj
pertaining to the Christadelphians christadelphe

Christadelphian n
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination christadelphe

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
the Christian world chrétienté

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians chrétien

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
member of the Christian religion chrétien chrétienne

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
male given name Christian

Christian name n
first name at Christian baptism nom de baptême

Christiana pn
a female given name Christiane

Christianities n
Christianities christianismes

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
monotheistic religion christianisme

Christianization n
converting to Christianity christianisation

Christianize v
to (cause to) convert to Christianity christianiser

Christina pn
female given name Christine

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Christian holiday Noël

Christmas Day n
the 25th of December jour de Noël

Christmas Eve pn
day before Christmas Day veille de Noël
evening before Christmas Day réveillon de Noël veillée de Noël nuit de Noël

Christmas Island pn
non self-governing territory of Australia Île Christmas

Christmas Islander n
person from Christmas Island de l'île Christmas

Christmas card n
greeting card that celebrates Christmas carte de Noël

Christmas carol n
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas chant de Noël noël

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
tree used during the Christmas holiday season arbre de Noël sapin de Noël

Christmastime n
the Christmas season période de Noël

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
a male given name Christophe

Chronicles pn
book of the Bible Chroniques

Chrysanthemum Throne pn
Japanese monarchy trône du Chrysanthème

Chrysostom /ˈkɹɪsəstəm/ pn
epithet chrysostome

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ pn
language tchouktche

Chukotka pn
Tchoukotka

Chur /kuːɹ/ pn
Swiss town Coire

Church Father lang=en n
authoritative ancient male Christian author père de l'Église

Church of England pn
established Christian church in England Église d'Angleterre

Church of Ireland pn
Anglican church in Ireland Église d'Irlande

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours

Church of Scotland pn
national Presbyterian church of Scotland Église d'Écosse

Churchillian adj
of pertaining to Churchill churchillien

Chuvash adj
from, or pertaining to Chuvashia tchouvache

Chuvash n
person Tchouvache

Chuvash pn
Chuvash language tchouvache

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
federal subject of Russia Tchouvachie

Châtelperronian adj
châtelperronien

Cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ pn
Roman statesman and orator Cicéron

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ pn
ancient region Cilicie

Cinderella /ˌsindəˈɹɛlə/ pn
fairy tale Cendrillon
main character in this fairy tale Cendrillon

Cinquecentist /tʃiŋkwəˈtʃɛntɪst/ /tʃiŋkwɛˈtʃɛntɪst/ n
Italian of the sixteenth century cinquecentiste

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
enchantress in Greek mythology Circé

Circinus pn
a small constellation of the southern winter sky Compas

Ciskei pn
Ciskeï

Cistercian n
cistercien

City pn
UK financial sector City

City That Never Sleeps pn
nickname for New York City ville qui ne dort jamais

City of Light pn
nickname for Paris Ville Lumière

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara Claire

Clarissa /kləˈɹɪsə/ pn
female given name Clarisse

Classical Arabic pn
Classical Arabic arabe classique

Classical Chinese pn
language chinois classique

Classical Greek pn
language grec classique

Classical Latin pn
Latin language as spoken and written formally latin classique

Claude pn
male given name Claude

Claudia /ˈklɔː(ɹ).di.ə/ pn
female given name Claudie

Claudian adj
claudien

Claus pn
male given name Nico

Clelia pn
female given name Clélia

Clement pn
male given name Clément

Cleopatra /klioʊˈpætɹə/ pn
a given name of women in the Ptolemy dynasty Cléopâtre

Clervaux pn
town Clervaux

Clerve pn
river Clerve

Cleveland /ˈkliːv.lənd/ pn
city in Ohio Cleveland

Cloelia pn
legendary woman Clélie

Clotilda pn
female given name Clotilde

Clymene /ˈklɪmɨni/ pn
nymph of Greek mythology Clymène

Cmdre n
abbreviation for commodore cmdre cmdre.

Cobb salad n
salad salade Cobb

Coca-Cola pn
particular carbonated soft drink Coca-Cola

Cocha antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family batara du Cocha

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
mythical land pays de cocagne cocagne

Cocoa pn
programming API Cocoa

Cocytus pn
river of the underworld Cocyte

Coeur d'Alene /kɜɹdəˈleɪn/ pn
ethnic group Cœur d'Alène
language cœur d'alène

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal Coïmbre

Cointreau /ˈkwæntɹəʊ/ pn
orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur cointreau

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
Coca-Cola coca
informal: any cola-flavored drink Coke coca

Cold War pn
a period of history from 1945-1991 Guerre froide guerre froide

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
intergovernmental military alliance OTSC Organisation du traité de sécurité collective

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
city in Germany Cologne

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
id=Q739|country in South America Colombie

Colombian adj
pertaining to Colombia colombien colombienne

Colombian n
A person from Colombia Colombien

Colombo /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ pn
capital of Sri Lanka Colombo

Colorado beetle n
beetle doryphore

Colosseum pn
ancient stadium in Rome Colisée

Colossians pn
book of the Bible Colossiens

Colossus of Rhodes pn
the statue of Helios Colosse de Rhodes

Columba pn
constellation Colombe

Columbian n
16-point type gros-texte

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ pn
Christopher Columbus Christophe Colomb Colomb

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ adj
comanche

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ pn
language comanche

Comecon pn
Comecon CAEM

Comet pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Comète

Comino pn
island Comino

Comintern /ˈkɒmɪntəːn/ pn
international association of Communist parties Comintern Komintern

Commander Islands pn
Russian islands in the Bering Sea îles Komandorski îles du Commandeur

Common Era pn
secular equivalent of anno Domini and the Christian Era de notre ère ère commune ère vulgaire

Commonwealth Games pn
sporting event Jeux du Commonwealth

Commonwealth of Australia pn
id=Q408|formal and full name of Australia Commonwealth d’Australie

Commonwealth of Dominica pn
id=Q784|official name of Dominica Commonwealth de la Dominique

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
alliance of former Soviet republics Communauté des États indépendants CEI

Commonwealth of Nations pn
association of independent states Commonwealth

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pn
État libre associé de Porto Rico

Communications Security Establishment pn
agency Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications

Communications Security Establishment Canada pn
agency Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada

Communist Party of China pn
ruling party of PRC parti communiste chinois

Comnenus /kɒmˈniːnəs/ n
member of a noble family Comnène

Como pn
City and capital of Como Côme
Province of Lombardy Côme

Comorian adj
pertaining to the Comoros comorien comorienne

Comorian n
person Comorien Comorienne

Comorian pn
language comorien

Comoros /ˈkam.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
country in Eastern Africa Comores

Confederate States of America pn
id=Q81931|nation existing from 1861-1865 États confédérés d'Amérique

Confucian adj
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius confucien confucéen

Confucian n
one who follows the teachings of Confucius confucianiste

Confucianism n
philosophy confucianisme

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Chinese philosopher Confucius

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
id=Q3503|river Congo
id=Q971|country with Brazzaville as capital Congo
id=Q974|country with Kinshasa as capital Congo Zaïre

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
people or language of Democratic Republic of Congo congolais kino-congolais
people or language of Republic of Congo congolais brazza-congolais congolaise

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ n
person from Democratic Republic of Congo Congolais de Kinshasa Congolaise de Kinshasa Kino-Congolais
person from Republic of Congo Brazza-Congolais Congolais de Brazzaville Congolaise de Brazzaville
person from either of the Congos Congolais Congolaise

Congress pn
the two legislative bodies of the USA Congrès

Coniacian pn
a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch Coniacien

Connecticut /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ pn
a state of the United States of America Connecticut

Connemara /ˌkɑnəˈmɑɹə/ /ˌkɒnɪˈmɑːɹə/ pn
district of western County Galway Connemara

Conrad pn
given name Conrad

Conservative Party pn
Parti conservateur

Constance pn
female given name Constance

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
male given name Constantin

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊpl/ pn
Constantinople Constantinople

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɒnˌstæntɨnɵˈpɒlɨtən/ adj
related to Constantinople constantinopolitain

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɒnˌstæntɨnɵˈpɒlɨtən/ n
an inhabitant of Constantinople Constantinopolitain

Cook Islander n
person from the Cook Islands des îles Cook

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
self-governing country in Oceania îles Cook

Cookie Monster pn
Sesame Street character Macaron le glouton

Coordinated Universal Time pn
high-precision atomic time standard temps universel coordonné

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkəʊpənˌheɪɡən/ pn
capital of Denmark Copenhague

Copernican Revolution pn
paradigm shift révolution copernicienne

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ n
member of the Coptic Church Copte

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language copte coptique

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ n
language copte coptique

Coral Sea pn
part of the Pacific Ocean mer de Corail

Cordoban adj
of or pertaining to Córdoba cordouan

Cordoban n
a person from Córdoba Cordouan

Corfiot adj
relating to Corfu corfiote

Corfiot n
male Corfiot corfiote

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
island Corfou
city Corfou

Corinna pn
female given name Corinne

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
city in Greece Corinthe

Corinthians pn
book in the Bible Corinthiens

Cornelia pn
female given name Cornélie

Cornelian adj
cornélien

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
A Celtic language cornique

Cornwall /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ pn
county of England Cornouailles

Corona Australis pn
a constellation Couronne australe

Corpus Christi pn
festival in honour of the Eucharist Fête-Dieu

Corrèze pn
département Corrèze

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
island in the Mediterranean Corse

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica corse

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent Corse corse

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
language corse

Corvus pn
constellation of the southern sky Corbeau

Cos pn
island Cos

Cosenza pn
province Cosenza
town Cosenza

Cosmas /ˈkɔzmɑːs/ pn
given name Cosme

Cosmo pn
male given name Côme

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
member of a Cossack military unit cosaque
member of a population Cosaque

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
id=Q800|country Costa Rica

Cottian adj
cottien

Coulomb's law pn
the fundamental law of electrostatics loi de Coulomb

Council of Europe pn
Conseil de l'Europe

Count Dracula pn
fictional vampire comte Dracula

Courland pn
region in western Latvia Courlande Kurzeme

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ adj
of or from Cracow cracovien

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ n
person from Kraków Cracovien Cracovienne

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
city Cracovie

Cramer's rule n
the explicit formula règle de Cramer

Crater pn
a constellation Coupe

Creator pn
God Créateur

Cree pn
Algonquian language spoken by this people cri
an aboriginal nation of North America cri

Creek pn
language creek

Cremona pn
province Crémone
town Crémone
village in Alberta, Canada Cremona

Cretaceous pn
geologic period within the Mesozoic Crétacé crétacé

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtn̩/ adj
relating to Crete crétois

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtn̩/ n
inhabitant Crétois Crétoise

Crete pn
island Crète

Creuse pn
département Creuse

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease maladie de Creutzfeld-Jakob

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Crimée

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ adj
referring to the Crimea region criméen

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ n
native or inhabitant of Crimea Criméen Criméenne

Crimean Mountains pn
mountains monts de Crimée

Crimean Tatar pn
a Turkic language tatar de Crimée

Crimean War pn
war guerre de Crimée

Crimean peninsula pn
péninsule de Crimée

Cro-Magnon n
earliest known form of a modern human Cro-Magnon homme de Cro-Magnon

Croat /kɹəʊæt/ n
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity Croate

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
id=Q224|country in Europe Croatie

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ adj
of or pertaining to Croatia Croate croate

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
person of Croatia Croate Croates croate

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian croate

Croatian Sheepdog n
Croatian Sheepdog berger croate

Cronus pn
youngest of the twelve Titans Cronos

Crotone pn
Crotone

Crown pn
Couronne

Crown prosecutor n
state prosecutor procureur de la république procureur du roi procureure de la Couronne

Crusade n
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land croisade

Crux pn
constellation Croix du Sud

Cryogenian pn
Cryogenian period Cryogénien

Cthulhu /kəˈθuːˌluː/ pn
a huge fictional humanoid alien god Cthulhu

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
id=Q241|country and largest island in Caribbean Cuba

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
of or pertaining to Cuba cubain

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] n
a person from Cuba Cubain

Cultural Revolution pn
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution grande révolution culturelle prolétarienne révolution culturelle
any Cultural Revolution révolution culturelle

Cuneo pn
city in Piedmont, Italy Coni
province in Piedmont, Italy Coni

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
god of love, son of Venus Cupidon
reindeer of Santa Claus Cupidon

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Island Curaçao

Curaçaoan n
Someone from Curaçao Curacien Curacienne

Curetonian adj
related to William Cureton curetonien

Curitiba pn
State capital of Paraná Curitiba

Cuthbert pn
male given name Cuthbert

Cyber Monday pn
cyberlundi

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
island chain Cyclades

Cygnus pn
constellation Cygne

Cynthia /ˈsɪn θi ə/ pn
female given name Cynthia

Cynthian adj
of, or belonging to, Cynthus cynthien

Cynthus pn
Cynthe Kynthos

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
Of, from or relating to Cyprus chypriote

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
Person from Cyprus Chypriote Cypriote

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
id=Q229|country Chypre

Cyrenaica pn
province on the North African coast Cyrénaïque

Cyril /ˈsɪɹəl/ pn
male given name Cyril Cyrille

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to Cyrillic cyrillique

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
a script or alphabet cyrillique

Cyrillization n
putting text into the Cyrillic alphabet cyrillisation

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language tchèque

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
person Tchèque Tchèques

Czech /tʃɛk/ pn
language tchèque

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
id=Q213|country in Central Europe République tchèque Tchéquie

Czech hedgehog n
antitank obstacle hérisson tchèque

Czechia pn
id=Q213|country in Europe Tchéquie

Czecho-Slovakia pn
dated form of Czechoslovakia Tchéco-Slovaquie

Czechoslovak adj
pertaining to tchécoslovaque

Czechoslovak n
inhabitant Tchécoslovaque

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
id=Q33946|former country in Central Europe Tchécoslovaquie

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Czechoslovakia tchécoslovaque

Córdoba /ˈkɔːdəbə/ /ˈkɔːɹdəbə/ pn
city Cordoue

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
id=Q1008|the Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire

Côte-d'Or pn
département Côte-d'Or

Côtes-d'Armor pn
département Côtes-d'Armor

D major n
the major chord with a root of D ré majeur
the major key with D as its tonic ré majeur

D minor n
the minor chord with a root of D ré mineur
the minor key with D as its tonic ré mineur

D-Day n
June 6, 1944 Jour J
date of any major event planned for the future Jour J

DBMS n
database management system SGBD

DCT n
discrete cosine transform TCD

DDO pn
Dollard-des-Ormeaux DDO

DNA phraseologicalUnit
abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid (see deoxyribonucleic acid for full forms) ADN

DVD /di vi di/ /diː viː diː/ n
digital video disc DVD

DVD player n
DVD player lecteur DVD

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
ancient kingdom and Roman province Dacie

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ n
member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia Dace

Daco-Romanian pn
a more specific name for the Romanian language daco-roumain

Daesh lang=en pn
translations of the term "Daesh" only Daech

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
federal subject of Russia Daghestan Daguestan

Dakar pn
the capital city of Senegal Dakar

Dalai Lama /dælaɪˈlɑːmə/ /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ n
the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism dalaï-lama

Dalecarlia pn
province of Sweden Dalécarlie

Dalian pn
subprovincial city in northeastern China Dalian

Daliesque /ˌdɑːliˈesk/ adj
relating to Salvador Dalí dalinien

Dalit n
person regarded as outcaste dalit intouchable paria

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Roman province Dalmatie
region in Croatia Dalmatie

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ adj
relating to Dalmatia or its people dalmate

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
breed of dog dalmatien dalmatienne

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Extinct Romance language of Croatia. dalmate

Daltonism /ˈdɔːltənɪzəm/ n
red-green color blindness daltonisme

Daman and Diu /dəˈmɑːn ɘn ˈdiːuː/ pn
Indian state territory Daman et Diu

Damascene adj
of or relating to Damascus damasquin

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
the capital city of Syria Damas

Damian /ˈdeɪmɪən/ pn
male given name Damien

Dancer pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Danseur Danseuse

Dane /deɪn/ n
person from Denmark or of Danish descent Danois Danoise

Dangun pn
legendary founder of Gojoseon Tangun

Danian pn
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch Danien

Danicize /ˈdeɪnɪsaɪz/ v
to make (more) Danish daniciser

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
biblical person Daniel
book of the Bible Daniel
male given name Daniel

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
of Denmark danois

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ pn
language danois

Dano-Norwegian adj
of or pertaining to Denmark and/or Norway or Denmark-Norway dano-norvégien

Dano-Norwegian pn
the koiné language dano-norvégien

Dante /ˈdænti/ /ˈdɑnteɪ/ pn
male given name Dante

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus dantesque

Danton collar n
collar col Danton

Dantonist n
dantoniste

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea Danube

Daphne /ˈdæfni/ pn
mythological dryad Daphné

Dapingian pn
Dapingien

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
strait Dardanelles

Dari pn
Eastern Persian dari
variety of Middle Persian dari

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
any of several Persian kings Darius

Dark Ages pn
historic period siècles obscurs

Dark Continent pn
Africa continent noir

Darriwilian pn
Darriwilien

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Malevolent individual Dark Vador

Darwin's rhea n
Pterocnemia pennata nandou de Darwin

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
principles of natural selection darwinisme

Dasher pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Tornade

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
king of Israel David
male given name David

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
mountain resort in Switzerland Davos

Davy Jones's locker pn
the ocean as a grave for sailors le grand bouillon

Day of Atonement pn
Yom Kippur Grand Pardon

Dead Sea pn
lake in the Middle East mer Morte

Death pn
the personification of death Mort

Death Valley pn
valley in California and Nevada Vallée de la mort

Deborah /ˈdɛbəɹə/ pn
biblical character Débora
female given name Déborah

Debrecen pn
city in Hungary Debrecen

Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ n
set of rules décalogue

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
collection of 100 novellas by Boccaccio Décaméron

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar décembre

Decembrist n
sympathizer of the Decembrist revolt décabriste

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
the outermost natural satellite of Mars Deimos

Deleuzian adj
deleuzien

Deleuzianly adv
deleuzement

Delhi /dɛlˈhaɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
National capital territory and old city in northern India Delhi

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
biblical mistress of Samson Dalila

Delphi [ˈdɛɫfi] pn
city of ancient Greece Delphes

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ adj
of or relating to Delphi delphique

Delphinus pn
constellation Dauphin

Deluge pn
the Biblical flood déluge déluge universel

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ pn
Greek goddess of the harvest Déméter

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
male given name Démétrios

Demiurge /ˈdɛmɪɜːdʒ/ /ˈdɛmɪˌɝdʒ/ pn
Inferior creator deity in Gnosticism démiurge

Democrat adj
pertaining to the Democratic Party in the U.S. démocrate

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
id=Q423|country in East Asia (official name) République populaire démocratique de Corée

Democratic Republic of the Congo pn
id=Q974|large central African nation, formerly called Zaire République Démocratique du Congo

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
id=Q854|Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka République démocratique socialiste du Sri Lanka

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Greek philosopher Démocrite

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Ancient Greek name Démosthène

Demotic Greek pn
Greek vernacular language dimotiki démotique grec démotique

Denali /dɨˈnɑːli/ pn
highest mountain peak in North America Denali Mont McKinley

Deneb /ˈdɛnɛb/ pn
blue giant in Cygnus Deneb

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
female given name Denise

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
id=Q35|country in Western Europe Danemark

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
male given name Denis

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
given name Thierry

Dervish n
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity derviche

Desdemona /dɛzdɛmoʊnə/ pn
moon of Uranus Desdémone

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
given name Didier

Detroit /dɪˈtɹɔɪt/ pn
largest city and former capital of Michigan Détroit

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
book of the Bible Deutéronome

Deutsche Mark n
former currency unit of Germany deutschemark Deutsche Mark mark allemand

Devanagari /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/ /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ pn
abugida alphabet of India and Nepal devanagari dévanagari

Devejyan pn
surname Devedjian

Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
capital of Bangladesh Dacca

Dhivehi pn
an Indo-Aryan language divehi

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Roman goddess Diane
female given name Diane

Dianetic adj
of or pertaining to Dianetics dianétique

Dianetics /daɪəˈnɛtɪks/ n
self-help system now used in Scientology dianétique

Diaspora pn
dispersion of a group of people diaspora

Dickensian /dɪˈkɛnzɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Charles Dickens or his writings dickensien

Dido /ˈdaɪdəʊ/ pn
founder of Carthage Didon

Didymoteicho pn
city Didymotique

Diekirch pn
city Diekirch

Differdange pn
city Differdange

Dijon pn
city in Burgundy Dijon

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Roman cognomen Dioclétien

Diogenes /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/ pn
Ancient Greek name Diogène

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Greek mythical hero Diomède

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ pn
moon of Saturn Dioné

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ pn
Greek god of wine Dionysos

Diophantine equation n
polynomial equation équation diophantienne

Diophantus /daɪəˈfæntəs/ pn
Greek mathematician Diophante

Discordianism /dɪsˈkɔɹdi.ənɪzəm/ /dɪsˈkɔː.di.ən.ɪzm̩/ pn
parodic religion based on the worship of Eris discordianisme

Disneyan adj
of or relating to Walt Disney or his company disneyen

District of Columbia pn
federal capital of the United States of America District de Columbia

Djibouti /dʒɨˈbuːti/ pn
id=Q977|Republic of Djibouti Djibouti

Djiboutian adj
pertaining to Djibouti djiboutien djiboutienne

Djiboutian n
person Djiboutien Djiboutienne

Dmitry pn
transliteration of Дмитрий Dimitri

Dnieper /ˈnipəɹ/ pn
river to the Black Sea Dniepr

Dniester [ˈniːstə] pn
river in Europe Dniestr

Dobermann n
large dog originating in Germany doberman dobermann

Dobruja pn
region Dobroudja

Dobsonian telescope n
alt-azimuth mounted telescope télescope de Dobson

Doctor n
title of a doctor, used before the doctor's name docteur

Doctor of Philosophy n
one of the highest doctorates docteur en philosophie

Dodecanese pn
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands Dodécanèse

Dog Latin pn
bad, erroneous Latin latin de cuisine latin macaronique

Dogrib pn
language flanc-de-chien

Doha /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
capital of Qatar Doha

Dolomites pn
section of the Alps Dolomites

Dolores pn
female given name Dolorès

Domain Name System pn
hostname translation database adressage par domaines annuaire des domaines système d'adressage par domaines système de noms de domaine

Dome of the Rock pn
shrine in Jerusalem coupole du Rocher dôme du Rocher

Dominic pn
male given name Dominique

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q784|Commonwealth of Dominica Dominique

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ adj
from Dominica dominiquais
from the Dominican Republic dominicain
of or belonging to the religious order dominicain

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ n
member of religious order dominicain
person from Dominica Dominiquais
person from Dominican Republic Dominicain dominicain

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
id=Q786|country in the Caribbean République dominicaine

Domodedovo pn
airport in Russia Domodiedovo

Don Juan n
a man who obsessively seduces women; a philanderer don Juan

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel Don Quichotte

Donald /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
male given name Donald

Donald Duck pn
Disney character Donald Duck Donald

Donatello pn
Italian artist Donatello

Donbas pn
An industrial region in eastern Ukraine. Donbass

Donetsk pn
city Donetsk

Donetsk People's Republic pn
secessionist state République populaire de Donetsk

Donner pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Tonnerre

Dorado pn
a particular constellation Dorade

Dordogne pn
department Dordogne
river Dordogne

Doric pn
Greek dialect dorique

Dorothy lang=en pn
female given name Dorothée

Dorylaeum pn
ancient city in Anatolia Dorylée

Douglas pn
capital of the Isle of Man Douglas

Dover /ˈdoʊvəɹ/ /ˈdəʊvə/ pn
port in Kent, England Douvres

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency syndrome de Down trisomie 21

Dr n
Doctor Dr.

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Athenian lawgiver Dracon
constellation Dragon

Dracula /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
fictional vampire Dracula

Drake equation pn
formula équation de Drake

Drava /ˈdɹɑːvə/ pn
river Drave

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ pn
family of languages dravidien

Drenthe pn
province of the Netherlands Drenthe

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony Dresde

Drumian pn
Drumien

Drunken Fist pn
style of martial arts poing ivre

Druze n
collective Druze Druzes
individual Druze Druze

Drôme pn
département Drôme

Dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ pn
city Dubaï
one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates Dubaï

Dubaian n
Doubaïote

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
the capital of the Republic of Ireland Dublin

Dubrovnik pn
Croatian port-city Dubrovnik

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
fictional city where Donald Duck lives Donaldville Canardville

Dudelange pn
city Dudelange

Dufour pn
Dufour

Dufour-Lapointe pn
Dufour-Lapointe

Dumas pn
surname Dumas

Dunkirk pn
town in France Dunkerque

Durban pn
city in South Africa Durban

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Adriatic port city in Albania Duras Durrës

Dushanbe pn
capital of Tajikistan Douchanbé

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
of the Netherlands, people, or language néerlandais hollandais

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
people from the Netherlands Hollandais Néerlandais
the Dutch language néerlandais hollandais

Dutch elm disease n
disease of elm trees graphiose de l'orme maladie hollandaise de l'orme

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
a Dutch man Néerlandais Hollandais

Dutchwoman /dʌtʃˌwʊmən/ n
a Dutch woman Néerlandaise Hollandaise

Dyle pn
river Dyle

E /iː/ /ə/ /ɛ/ n
slang: ecstasy Hebrew

E flat major n
Major chord of E-flat mi bémol majeur
Major scale of E-flat mi bémol majeur

E major n
the major chord with a root of E mi majeur
the major key with E as its tonic mi majeur

E minor n
the minor chord with a root of E mi mineur
the minor key with E as its tonic mi mineur

E-flat n
E-flat major mi bémol
mechanism for producing an E-flat mi bémol
tone between D and E mi bémol

EBU pn
European Broadcasting Union UER

ELCIC /ˌiːˌɛlˌsiːˌaɪˈsiː/ pn
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Église évangélique luthérienne au Canada

ENT n
ear, nose and throat ORL

ESA pn
European Space Agency ASE

EST n
English subtitles STA

Early Modern English pn
Early Modern English anglais moderne naissant

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
id=Q2|third planet of the Solar System Terre terre

Earth Day pn
global day of observance of the need to protect the earth Jour de la Terre

Earth mass n
Unit of mass masse de la Terre

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
inhabitant of the planet Earth terrien terrienne

East /iːst/ pn
Eastern world levant orient

East Anglia pn
area of eastern England Est-Anglie

East Asia pn
eastern subregion of Asia Asie de l'Est

East Asian adj
of, from, or pertaining to East Asia est-asiatique

East Asian n
a person from East Asia Est-Asiatique

East Berlin pn
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990 Berlin-Est

East China Sea pn
a sea mer de Chine orientale

East Coast pn
the eastern seaboard of the United States Côte Est

East Flanders pn
East Flanders Flandre-Orientale

East Frisian pn
Frisian language frison oriental

East Germany pn
former European country Allemagne de l'Est

East Indies pn
Southeast Asia Indes orientales

East Jerusalem pn
eastern sector of Jerusalem Jérusalem-Est

East Prussia pn
historical province of Germany Prusse-Orientale

East Punjab pn
state in India Pendjab Penjab

East Siberian Sea pn
part of the Arctic Ocean mer de Sibérie orientale

East Slavic adj
of or relating to the East Slavs slave oriental

East Timor pn
id=Q574|Country in Oceania Timor Oriental Timor oriental

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
Christian holiday Pâques

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children lapin de Pâques

Easter Island pn
Island in the Pacific île de Pâques

Easter Monday pn
Monday after Easter Sunday Lundi de Pâques lundi de Pâques

Easter Sunday pn
Easter Sunday dimanche de Pâques

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
a dyed or decorated egg œuf de Pâques
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg œuf de Pâques

Easter egg hunt n
activity held at Easter where hidden Easter eggs have to be found chasse aux œufs

Eastern Bloc pn
The largely Communist countries of the eastern world pays de l'Est

Eastern Europe pn
Eastern Europe Europe de l'Est

Eastern Hemisphere n
hemisphere of the Earth hémisphère est

Eastern Orthodox Church pn
division of Christianity Communion des Églises orthodoxes Église orthodoxe

Eastern Standard Time pn
timezone heure normale de l'est

Eastwoodian adj
relating to, or characteristic of Clint Eastwood eastwoodien

Ebola fever n
illness caused by the Ebola virus fièvre Ebola

Ebola virus n
virus virus Ebola

Ebro pn
Spanish river Èbre

Ecclesiastes pn
book of the Bible Ecclésiaste

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
Latin language latin ecclésiastique

Echternach pn
city Echternach

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
id=Q736|country in South America Équateur

Ecuadorian n
person from Ecuador Équatorien Équatorienne

Edam cheese n
type of cheese édam

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
garden Éden

Edenic n
of or suggesting Eden paradisiaque édénique

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
male given name Edgar

Edinburgh /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ pn
capital of Scotland Édimbourg

Edith pn
female given name Édith

Edmonton pn
city in Canada Edmonton

Edmund pn
male given name Edmond

Edo /ˈɛdoʊ/ /ˈɛdəʊ/ pn
former name of Tokyo Edo Yédo

Edom /ˈidəm/ pn
region whose inhabitants traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau Idumée

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
male given name Édouard

Edwardian adj
relating to the reign of Edward VII édouardien

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
id=Q79|country in North Africa Égypte

Egyptiac adj
of or relating to Ancient Egypt Egyptiaque

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt égyptien égyptienne
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians égyptien égyptienne

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
person from Egypt Égyptien Égyptienne Egyptien Egyptienne

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
language égyptien

Egyptian Arabic pn
Egyptian Arabic arabe égyptien

Egyptian cobra n
Naja haje cobra égyptien

Egyptologist n
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology égyptologue

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
the study of ancient Egypt égyptologie

Eid /iːd/ pn
Muslim religious festival Aïd

Eid al-Adha pn
Islamic festival Aïd el-Kebir Aīd al-Kabīr

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
religious celebration Aïd el-Fitr

Eifelian pn
Eifelien

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ pn
Albert Einstein Einstein

Einstein field equation n
tensor equation in general relativity that describes gravitational force as curvature Équation de champ d'Einstein

Einstein's constant pn
constant constante d'Einstein

Einsteinian adj
relating to Einstein einsteinien

El Aaiún pn
El Aaiún, Western Sahara Laâyoune

El Niño n
a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon El Niño

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
id=Q792|country in Central America Salvador El Salvador

Elamite n
an inhabitant of ancient Elam Élamite

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
European river Elbe

Elbrus pn
mountain Elbrouz

Eleanor pn
female given name Éléonore Aliénor

Elector n
elector or prince-elector prince-électeur princesse-électrice

Electra complex n
Psychoanalytical theory complexe d'Électre

Elginism /ˈɛlɡɪnɪzəm̩/ n
cultural vandalism elginisme

Eliezer pn
biblical character Éliézer

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
male given name Élie
biblical prophet Élie

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
biblical prophet Élisée

Elisheba pn
biblical wife of Aaron Elichéba

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
female given name Élisabeth
mother of John the Baptist Élisabeth

Elizabethan lang=en adj
pertaining to the reign of Elizabeth I of England élisabéthain élisabéthaine

Elizabethan collar n
protective medical device collerette vétérinaire

Elliott wave n
wave pattern vague d'Elliott

Elohim /ˌɛlɵˈhiːm/ pn
name for God Elohim

Eloise pn
female given name Héloïse Éloïse

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ pn
Danish city Elseneur

Elvira pn
female given name Elvire

Elvish /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ pn
language spoken by elves elfique

Elysian /ɪˈliː.ʒən/ /ɪˈlɪ.zi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Elysium élyséen

Elysian Fields pn
Champs-Élysées

Elysium /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Élysée

Emajõgi pn
river in Estonia Emajõgi

Emery pn
male given name Émeric Aymeric

Emesa pn
The former name of a city in western Syria Émèse

Emesene adj
émésène émésènes

Emesene n
Émésène

Emesene pn
Émésène

Emil pn
male given name Émile

Emilia-Romagna pn
region of Italy Émilie-Romagne

Emilian pn
language émilien

Emily pn
given name Émilie

Emirati adj
of, from, or pertaining to United Arab Emirates émirati émirien

Emirati n
a person from the United Arab Emirates Émirati Émirien

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
female given name Emma

Emmanuel pn
male given name Emmanuel

Emmeline pn
female given name Émeline

Empedocles /ɛmˈpɛdəkliːz/ pn
philosopher Empédocle

Empire of Japan pn
nation-state Empire du Japon

Emsian pn
Emsien

Enceladus /ɛnsɛlədəs/ pn
moon of Saturn Encelade
mythology Encelade

Engadin pn
long valley in the Swiss Alps Engadine

England /ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
id=Q21|region of Great Britain Angleterre

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to England anglais anglaise
of or pertaining to the English language anglais
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system anglais

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
14-point type gros-texte
one's ability to employ the English language anglais
specific language or wording anglais

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
people from England Anglais Anglaise
the English language anglais langue de Shakespeare

English Canada pn
English Canadians Canadiens anglais
English-speaking Canada Canada anglais Canada anglophone

English Carrier n
English Carrier Messager Messager anglais Pigeon Messager anglais carrier messager messager anglais

English Channel pn
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France Manche

English Opening n
chess opening partie anglaise

English bond n
in bricklaying, an arrangement of bricks appareil flamand appareil français appareil picard appareil à la française

English studies n
academic discipline anglistique

English-Canadian adj
English-Canadian anglo-canadien anglo-canadienne canadien-anglais canadienne-anglaise
anglophone Canadian, English-speaking Canadian, English-language Canadian canadien anglophone canadienne anglophone

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ n
male native or inhabitant of England Anglais

Englishwoman n
a female native or inhabitant of England Anglaise

Enlightenment pn
the Enlightenment lumière

Enna pn
province of Sicily, Italy Enna
town and capital of Enna Enna

Enoch pn
biblical character Hénoch

Enyo /ɨˈnaɪoʊ/ pn
goddess of war Ényo

Ephesians pn
book of the Bible Éphésiens

Ephesus pn
ancient city Éphèse

Ephialtes pn
either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant Éphialte Éphialtès

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ pn
given name Ephraïm
the younger son of Joseph Éphraïm

Epictetus /ˌɛ.pɪk.ˈtiː.ɾəs/ pn
Épictète

Epicureanism n
system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus éicurisme

Epicurus /ˌepɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌepɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
ancient Greek philosopher Épicure

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
epithet Épiphane

Epiphany n
Christian feast Épiphanie fête des Rois

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
one of the 13 peripheries Épire
region; historical kingdom Épire

Equatorial Guinea pn
id=Q983|country in Western Africa Guinée équatoriale

Equuleus pn
second smallest constellation of the northern sky Petit Cheval

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
mythology Érèbe

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
male given name Éric

Eridanus pn
constellation Éridan

Erie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ pn
one of Great Lakes Érié

Eris /ˈɪəɹɨs/ pn
id=Q611|dwarf planet Éris
id=Q140001|Greek goddess of chaos Éris

Eritrea /ˌeɹɪˈtɹiːə/ /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈtɹeɪ.ə/ pn
id=Q986|country in Eastern Africa Érythrée

Eritrean adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture érythréen érythréenne

Eritrean n
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent Érythréen Érythréenne

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
given name Ernest

Ernestine adj
ernestine

Eros /ɛɹɒs/ pn
God of love Éros

Erymanthian Boar pn
boar sanglier d'Érymanthe

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
son of Isaac and Rebekah Ésaü

Esch-sur-Alzette pn
city Esch-sur-Alzette

Esdras pn
any of four books Esdras

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ adj
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages eskimo esquimau

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
member of the Eskimo people(s) Esquimau Eskimo

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ pn
group of native peoples Esquimaux
language eskimo esquimau

Esmeralda /ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ pn
Female given name Esméralda

Esperantist n
specialist or speaker of Esperanto espérantiste espérantophone

Esperantize v
to turn into Esperanto espérantiser

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
auxiliary language espéranto

Esperantujo pn
notional land espérantie

Essonne pn
département Essonne

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
female given name Esther
the heroine of the Book of Esther Esther
book of the Bible Esther

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q191|country Estonie

Estonian adj
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language estonien estonienne

Estonian n
person Estonien Estonienne estonien

Estonian pn
language estonien

Eternal City pn
nickname for Rome ville éternelle

Ethan /ˈiːθən/ pn
male given name Éthan

Ethernet /ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/ n
computer network which complies with standards Ethernet
network cabling protocol standards Ethernet

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
id=Q115|country in Eastern Africa Éthiopie

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia éthiopien

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
person Éthiopien

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
volcano in Sicily, Italy Etna

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
id=Q206730|ancient country Étrurie

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria étrusque

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
inhabitant of Etruria Étrusque

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
extinct language of Etruria étrusque

Ettelbruck pn
city Ettelbruck

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Greek island Eubée

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ n
sacrament eucharistie

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Greek mathematician Euclide

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
of Euclid's Elements euclidien
of traditional geometry euclidien

Euclidean algorithm pn
math algorithme d'Euclide

Euclidean geometry n
mathematical system géométrie euclidienne

Euclidean space n
ordinary space espace euclidien

Eugene pn
male given name Eugène

Eugenia pn
female given name Eugénie

Eugenius pn
given name Eugène

Eulalie pn
female given name Eulalie

Euler /ˈɔɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪlɚ/ [ˈɔɪlər] [ˈɔʏlɐ] pn
Leonhard Euler Euler

Euler's formula pn
Euler's formula formule d'Euler

Euphemia /ɛffiːˈmiːə/ /ɛfˈfiːmiːə/ pn
female given name Euphémie

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
river in the Middle East Euphrate

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
id=Q5401|the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia Eurasie

Eurasian adj
pertaining to Eurasia eurasiatique

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Union eurasiatique

Eurasian black vulture n
Aegypius monachus vautour moine

Eurasian eagle owl n
Bubo bubo hibou grand-duc

Eurasian jay n
Garrulus glandarius geai des chênes

Eurasian siskin n
Spinus spinus tarin

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
Accipiter nisus épervier

Eurasian wigeon /jʊ.ɹeɪʒən.wɪd͡ʒən/ n
dabbling duck Canard siffleur

Eure pn
département Eure

Eure-et-Loir pn
département of France Eure-et-Loir

Euribor n
Euro Interbank Offered Rate euribor

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
a Greek tragedian Euripide

Euro- prefix
pertaining to Europe euro-

Euro-sceptic adj
Of or pertaining to Euro-sceptics or Euro-scepticism eurosceptique

Euro-sceptic n
One who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union eurosceptique

Euro-sceptical adj
Of or pertaining to Euro-sceptics or Euro-scepticism eurosceptique

Euro-skeptic adj
Of or pertaining to Euro-skeptics or Euro-skepticism eurosceptique

Euro-skeptic n
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union eurosceptique

Euro-skeptical adj
Of or pertaining to Euro-skeptics or Euro-skepticism eurosceptique

Eurocentrism n
practice of viewing the world from a European perspective eurocentrisme européocentrisme

Eurocommunism n
trend eurocommunisme

Eurocrat n
employee of the EU eurocrate

Eurogroup n
body of Eurozone finance ministers Eurogroupe

Eurolinguistics n
branch of linguistics eurolinguistique

Euromaidan pn
series of anti-government protests in Ukraine Euromaïdan

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
a moon of Jupiter Europe
princess abducted to Crete by Zeus Europe

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
id=Q46|continent Europe

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
relating to Europe or the European Union européen européenne

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
person Européen Européenne

European Central Bank pn
central bank for the European Union Banque centrale européenne

European Commission pn
executive branch Commission européenne

European Council pn
an institution of the European Union Conseil européen

European Parliament n
legislative chamber of the European Union Parlement européen Chambre européenne Eurochambre Europarlement

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ pn
European supranational organisation Union européenne

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
the wisent species Bison bonasus bison d'Europe

European bullhead n
species chabot

European garden spider n
Araneus diadematus épeire diadème

European hedgehog n
Erinaceus europaeus hérisson commun

European peacock n
colorful butterfly paon du jour

European perch n
Perca fluviatilis perche commune perche de rivière

European seabass n
Dicentrarchus labrax bar commun bar européen loup de mer perche de mer

European smelt n
Osmerus eperlanus éperlan

Europeanisation n
assimilation européanisation

Europeanize v
to make something, or someone, more European européaniser

Europeanness n
européanité

Europhilia n
love of Europe europhilie

Europop n
European pop music europop

Eurosceptic adj
of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism eurosceptique

Eurosceptic n
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union eurosceptique

Euroscepticism n
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU euroscepticisme

Euroskeptic adj
Of or pertaining to Euroskeptics or Euroskepticism eurosceptique

Euroskeptic n
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union eurosceptique

Euroskeptical adj
Of or pertaining to Euroskeptics or Euroskepticism eurosceptique

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
television network Eurovision

Eurozone pn
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro zone euro eurozone

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɨsi/ pn
mythology Eurydice

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
given name Eusèbe

Eustace /ˈjuːˌstɪs/ pn
male given name Eustache

Eustachian tube n
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear trompe d’Eustache

Evangeline pn
female given name Évangéline

Evangelist n
gospel writer évangéliste

Eve /iːv/ pn
given name Ève
the first woman Ève

Evelyn pn
female given name Évelyne

Even /əˈvɛn/ pn
language évène

Everett pn
male given name Évrard

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ pn
Legendary sword Excalibur

Excellence pn
title of honor or respect Excellence

Excellency n
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries Excellence

Exodus /ˈɛksɵdəs/ pn
book of Torah and Old Testament Exode
departure of Hebrew slaves Exode

Extremadura pn
autonomous province of Spain Estrémadure Extrémadure

Extremaduran pn
the language of Extremadura estrémaduran extrémaduran

Eyak /ˈijæk/ pn
language eyak

Ezekiel pn
book of the Bible Ézéchiel Ézéquiel
male given name Ézéquiel
prophet Ézéquiel

Ezra pn
Jewish high priest Esdras
male given name Esdras
book of the Bible Esdras

F clef n
a clef clef de fa

F major n
the major chord with a root of F fa majeur
the major key with F as its tonic fa majeur

F minor n
the minor chord with a root of F fa mineur
the minor key with F as its tonic fa mineur

F-sharp minor n
minor key fa dièse mineur

FAQ /ɛf.eɪ.kjuː/ n
acronym for Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

FBI /ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/ pn
Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI

FET n
field effect transistor FET

FML interjection
expression of despairing annoyance VDM

Fabergé egg n
Easter egg by Fabergé œuf de Fabergé

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
male given name Fabien

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
social-networking website Facebook Fessebouc

Fahrenheit adj
temperature scale Fahrenheit

Faliscan /fəˈlɪskən/ pn
language falisque

Falkland Islands pn
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic Malouines îles Falkland

Fallopian tube n
duct trompe de Fallope oviducte

Famagusta /ˌfæməˈɡʊstə/ /ˌfɑːməˈɡuːstə/ pn
a city in Cyprus Famagouste

Famennian pn
Famennien

Fanny /ˈfæni/ pn
female given name Fanny

Fanonian adj
of or relating to Frantz Fanon fanonien

Far East pn
Extrême-Orient

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland îles Féroé îles Faeroe

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ adj
pertaining to the Faroese language, people or Faroe Islands féroïen féringien

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ n
person from the Faroe Islands Féringien Féringienne Féroïen Féroïenne

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ pn
language féroïen

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəuɪʃ/ adj
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands féroïen

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion Fata Morgana

Fatah pn
Fatah Fatah

Father pn
God, the father of Creation Père
term of address for a Christian priest Père

Father Time pn
Personification of time père Temps

Father's Day n
holiday in celebration of fatherhood fête des Pères

Fatimid n
member of a Muslim dynasty fatimide

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars février

Federal Constitutional Court pn
supreme court of Germany tribunal constitutionnel fédéral

Federal Republic of Germany pn
id=Q183|Germany's official name République fédérale d'Allemagne

Federal Reserve System pn
US central banking system Réserve fédérale des États-Unis

Federated States of Micronesia pn
id=Q702|official name of Micronesia États fédérés de Micronésie Micronésie

Felicity pn
female given name Félicité

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
male given name Félix

Fennicize v
to make Finnish finniciser

Feodosiya pn
port and resort city Feodossia Féodosie Théodosie

Ferdinand pn
male given name Fernand

Ferguson pn
surname Ferguson

Ferrara pn
city, archbishopric and capital Ferrare
province Ferrare

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel grande roue

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
crescent-shaped arc of fertile land Croissant fertile

Fez pn
city in Morocco Fez Fès

Fibonacci number n
a number nombre de Fibonacci

Fibonacci sequence n
sequence of numbers suite de Fibonacci

Fido /ˈfaɪ.dəʊ/ pn
representative given name for a dog Médor Rex

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
id=Q712|Republic of the Fiji Islands Fidji

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ n
a person from Fiji or of Fijian descent Fidjien Fidjienne

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people philippin philippine

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
native or inhabitant of the Philippines Philippin Philippine

Fillon pn
surname​ Fillon

Finistère pn
département Finistère

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
id=Q33|Nordic country Finlande

Finlandization n
the influence of a large state on a smaller one finlandisation

Finn /fɪn/ n
person from Finland Finlandais Finnois Finlandaise Finnoise

Finnic adj
pertaining to the Finnic languages fennique

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
of Finland finlandais finlandaise
of the Finnish language finnois finnoise

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ pn
language finnois finlandais

Finno-Ugric adj
of or relating to Finno-Ugric finno-ougrien

Finno-Ugric pn
non-Indo-European group of languages [[langue]]s [[finno-ougrien]]nes

Fiona /fiˈoʊnə/ /fiːˈəʊnə/ pn
female given name Fiona

Fiordland penguin n
Penguin gorfou du Fiordland

First Lady n
the wife of the President of a country première dame

First Vision pn
appearance of God and Jesus to Joseph Smith, Jr. near Palmyra Première Vision

Fischer-Tropsch process pn
synthesis of hydrocarbons by the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide procédé Fischer-Tropsch

Fisher /ˈfɪʃɚ/ pn
Equivalent surnames of " Pecheur

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
former province and region of northern France Flandre Flandre française
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium Flandre Flandres
historical county Flandre Flandres
two provinces in Belgium Flandres

Flash pn
superhero Flash

Flaubert pn
surname Flaubert

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
relating to Gustave Flaubert flaubertien flaubertin

Fleming n
native or inhabitant of Flanders Flamand Flamande

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
of or relating to Flanders flamand
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language flamand

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders flamand

Flemish Brabant pn
province Brabant flamand

Flemish Community pn
one of the three communities of Belgium Communauté flamande

Flemish bond n
arrangement of bricks appareil anglais appareil hollandais appareil à l'anglaise

Flevoland pn
province of the Netherlands Flevoland

Floian pn
Floien

Flora /ˈflɔːɹə/ pn
female given name Flore Flora
the goddess of flowers Flore

Florence /ˈflɑɹəns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
city in Tuscany, Italy Florence
province in Tuscany, Italy Florence
female given name Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence florentin

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
Florentine biscuit florentin
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence Florentin Florentine

Florida /ˈflɑɹɪdə/ /ˈflɒɹɪdə/ /ˈflɔɹɪdə/ pn
US state Floride

Floridian /flɔˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
an inhabitant or a resident of the state of Florida Floridien Floridienne

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar floréal

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
mythical ghost ship Hollandais volant

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
spaghetti deity Monstre en Spaghettis volant

Foggia pn
city and capital of Foggia Foggia

Fomalhaut pn
star Fomalhaut

Fontaine pn
Fontaine

Forli pn
province of Italy Forli
town and capital Forli

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
name given to Taiwan island Formose

Formosan adj
of or relating to Formosa formosan

Formula One pn
discipline in motor racing Formule 1

Fornax pn
constellation Fourneau

Fortuna pn
Roman goddess Fortuna

Fortunian pn
Fortunien

Foucault's pendulum n
pendulum free to move in any direction pendule de Foucault

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Quatre Cavaliers de l'Apocalypse

Fourier transform n
mathematics: a process that expresses a function transformation de Fourier

Fourierism n
the cooperative socialistic system of w:Charles Charles Fourier, a Frenchman, who recommended the reorganization of society into small communities, living in common fouriérisme

Fourierist adj
relating to Fourierism fouriériste

Fourierist n
a supporter of Fourierism fouriériste

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
id=Q142|country France
a French surname France

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
feminine form of Francis Françoise

Franche-Comté pn
region Franche-Comté

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
male given name François Francis

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ adj
relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans franciscain

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
a monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi franciscain

Franco- prefix
relating to France or French franco-

Franco-Provençal pn
a Romance language arpitan francoprovençal

Franconian adj
relating to the Franks or their empire, Frankish franconien franc francique franque

Francophile adj
Loving France, the French people or French culture francophile

Francophile n
one who loves France francophile

Francophilia n
love of France, the French or French culture francophilie

Francophobe /ˈfɹeɪŋkəfoʊb/ n
one who dislikes France, the French or French culture francophobe

Francophobia /fɹeɪŋkəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
hatred or fear of France, the French or French culture francophobie

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
French-speaking francophone

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
speaker of French francophone

Franglais /ˈfɹɒŋɡleɪ/ /ˌfɹɑŋˈɡleɪ/ pn
French terms or expressions borrowed from English franglais
poor French spoken by anglophones franglais

Frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ n
one of the Franks Franc Franque

Frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ pn
male given name Franck Frank François

Frankfurt pn
Frankfurt-am-Main Francfort
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder Francfort

Frankfurt an der Oder pn
town Francfort-sur-l'Oder

Frankfurt-am-Main pn
city in Germany Francfort-sur-le-Main

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to the Franks francique

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
the language of the Franks francique

Frankism n
offshoot of Judaism frankisme

Frankist n
follower of Frankism frankiste

Franquist adj
pertaining to Francisco Franco franquiste

Fransaskois adj
Adjective fransaskois fransaskoise

Fransaskois n
Noun Fransaskois Fransaskoise

Frasnian pn
Frasnien

Frederica pn
female given name Frédérique

Frederician /ˈfɹɛdɹɪʃən/ adj
pertaining to Frederick the Great frédéricien

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
male given name Frédéric

Freemason n
member of the Free and Accepted Masons franc-maçon

Freemasonry pn
institutions and ways of the Freemasons franc-maçonnerie

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
a German city Fribourg-en-Brisgau

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ adj
of or relating to France français
of or relating to the French language français
of or relating to the French people français

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ n
people of France, collectively français Français

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ pn
Romance language spoken in France français langue française

French Bulldog n
French Bulldog bouledogue français

French Canada pn
French Canadians Canadiens français
French-speaking Canada Canada francophone Canada français

French Canadian n
Canadian whose first language is French Canadien français Canadienne française

French Equatorial Africa pn
federation in central Africa Afrique Équatoriale Française

French Guiana pn
Department of French Guiana Guyane française

French Guianese adj
from French Guiana guyanais

French Guinea pn
id=Q797433|former name of Guinea Guinée française

French India pn
French colonial possessions Indes Françaises

French Indochina pn
area of the French empire Indochine française

French Louisiana pn
French colony Louisiane française

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Overseas territory of France Polynésie française

French Republic pn
id=Q142|country République française

French Republican Calendar pn
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France calendrier républicain calendrier révolutionnaire français

French Revolution pn
revolution in France from 1789-1799 Révolution française

French Riviera pn
French Riviera Côte d'Azur

French Sign Language pn
a dacylological sign language langue des signes française

French Southern and Antarctic Lands pn
Overseas territory of France Terres australes et antarctiques françaises

French bean n
haricot bean haricot vert

French chalk n
type of steatite craie de tailleur

French curve n
drafting template perroquet pistolet

French drain n
foundation drainage drain de fondation drain français

French dressing n
Canada: a salad dressing vinaigrette française vinaigrette à la française
US: a salad dressing vinaigrette française
mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings vinaigrette

French honeysuckle n
perennial herb sainfoin

French horn n
musical instrument cor d'harmonie

French kiss n
tongue kiss baiser colombin baiser florentin baiser profond baiser amoureux baiser lingual french

French kiss v
to give someone a French kiss bécoter frencher galocher rouler un patin rouler une galoche rouler une pelle
to kiss in this manner rouler un patin rouler une pelle

French knickers n
type of underwear culotte flottante culotte-short shorty

French leave n
sudden or unannounced departure filer à l'anglaise

French maid n
risqué maid stereotype soubrette

French onion soup n
soup soupe à l'oignon

French paradox pn
French paradox paradoxe français

French polish n
varnish vernis à l'alcool

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying pain doré pain perdu

French window n
door porte française porte-fenêtre

Frenchification n
act of Frenchifying, something Frenchified francisation

Frenchify /ˈfɹɛntʃɪfaɪ/ v
franciser

Frenchly /ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adv
In the manner of the French or their tongue françaisement

Frenchman n
man of French birth or nationality Français

Frenchness /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃnəs/ n
being French francité

Frenchwoman n
a French woman Française

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud freudien

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
subconscious mistake in speech or action acte manqué lapsus lapsus révélateur

Freudianism n
Freudian beliefs and practices freudisme

Fri n
abbreviation of Friday ven.

Fribourg pn
A canton canton de Fribourg
A city Fribourg

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
day of the week vendredi

Friesland pn
province of the Netherlands Frise

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Germanic goddess Frigg

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
the third month of the French Republican Calendar frimaire

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
disk frisbee

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
of or in the or a Frisian language frison frisonne
of or relating to the region of Frisia frison frisonne
of or pertaining to the Dutch province of Friesland frison frisonne
of or relating to the people of Frisia frison frisonne
of or relating to the people of the Dutch province of Friesland frison frisonne

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
person from the Dutch province of Friesland Frison frison

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
the Frisian language group frison

Fritz /fɹɪts/ n
derogatory: a German person Boche chleuh fridolin fritz

Friuli pn
region of Italy Frioul

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
region Frioul-Vénétie-Julienne

Friulian /fɹiːuːliːən/ adj
relating to Friuli friulian

Friulian /fɹiːuːliːən/ pn
language spoken in Friuli frioulan

Frobisher Bay pn
bay Baie de Frobisher

Frosinone pn
province of Italy Frosinone
town and capital Frosinone

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar fructidor

Fuchsian adj
fuchsien

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego fuégien

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
someone from Tierra del Fuego Fuégien Fuégienne

Fula n
people Peul Peule

Fula pn
language peul

Funafuti pn
capital of Tuvalu Funafuti

Funen pn
the second largest island of Denmark Fionie

Fus-ha /ˈfʊshə/ pn
standard Arabic arabe littéral arabe standard fous-ha

Fårö pn
the island Fårö

Führer /ˈfjʊəɹə/ n
Adolf Hitler when chancellor Führer
leader exercising the powers of a tyrant Führer

G clef n
treble clef clef de sol

G major n
the major chord with a root of G sol majeur
the major key with G as its tonic sol majeur

G minor n
the minor chord with a root of G sol mineur
the minor key with G as its tonic sol mineur

G-d pn
deliberately incomplete spelling of God D.ieu d.ieu

G-spot /ˈdʒiːspɒt/ n
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina point G

G-string n
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie string tanga

G20 pn
group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies Groupe des Vingt

G8 pn
Group of 8 Groupe des huit

GB n
gigabyte Go

GDP n
abbreviation of gross domestic product PIB

GMO n
genetically modified organism OGM

GNP n
gross national product PNB

GPU n
State Political Directorate Guépéou

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
id=Q1000|Gabonese Republic Gabon

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent Gabonais Gabonaise

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
capital of Botswana Gaborone

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
male given name Gabriel
archangel Gabriel

Gabriela pn
female given name Gabrielle

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
earth goddess Gaïa

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ pn
Goidelic gaélique
any Goidelic language gaélique

Gaelophone n
a speaker of Gaelic gaélophone

Gagauzia pn
Autonomous region Gagaouzie

Gaia /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
the ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating organism Gaïa

Galatia pn
region of Asia Minor Galatie

Galatian adj
pertaining to Galatia galate galatique

Galatian n
person from Galatia Galate

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
book of the Bible Galates

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain Galice
historical kingdom in Central Europe Galicie

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ adj
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia galicien

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
person(s) from Galicia, Spain Galicien Galicienne

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ pn
Romance language spoken in Galicia galicien

Galilee pn
region of northern Israel Galilée

Galileo pn
Galileo Galilei Galilée

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
of or relating to Gaul or France gaulois

Gallicism /ˈɡælɪsɪzəm/ n
a loanword borrowed from French gallicisme

Gallipoli pn
peninsula Gallipoli

Gallo pn
Romance language spoken in northwest France gallo

Gallo-Roman adj
pertaining to the period of Roman rule in Gaul gallo-roman

Galway /ˈɡɔlweɪ/ /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ pn
city in Ireland Galway
county in Ireland Comté de Galway

Galway Bay pn
bay off the west coast of Ireland baie de Galway

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1005|The Republic of The Gambia Gambie

Gambian adj
of Gambia gambien gambienne

Gambian n
person from Gambia Gambien Gambienne

Gamilaraay pn
Australian language Camilaroi

Gan pn
one of Sinitic languages gan

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Hindu god Ganesh

Gang of Four pn
leftist political faction Bande des quatre

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiz/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/ pn
the sacred river Gange

Gangetic adj
Gangetic gangétique

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
satellite of Jupiter Ganymède
in Greek mythology Ganymède

Garden of Eden pn
place where Adam and Eve first lived jardin d'Éden

Garibaldian adj
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Garibaldi garibaldien

Garonne pn
river Garonne

Gascony pn
Former region of France Gascogne

Gatineau pn
City of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Gatineau
River of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Gatineau

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
a type of machine gun gatling

Gaugamela /ˌɡɔɡəˈmilə/ pn
village Gaugamèles

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ n
person Gaulois

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
region Gaule

Gaulish adj
of or pertaining to Gaul gaulois

Gaulish pn
Celtic language of Gaul gaulois

Gaullist n
one who believes in or follows the ideals of Gaullism gaulliste

Gavin /ˈɡævɪn/ pn
male given name Gauvain

Gaza pn
city Gaza

Gaza Strip pn
Gaza Strip bande de Gaza Bande de Gaza

Gazan adj
gazaoui

Gazan n
gazaoui

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
city of Poland Dantzig Gdańsk Dantzick

Ge'ez /ˈɡiːez/ pn
Ethiopian language guèze

Geat n
tribe member Geat

Gehenna /ɡəˈhenə/ pn
one of various hells in Abrahamic religions Géhenne
where sinners go Géhenne

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
device compteur Geiger

Gelasian pn
Gélasien

Gelderland pn
province of the Netherlands Gueldre

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ n
Someone with a Gemini star sign Gémeaux

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ pn
astrological sign Gémeaux
constellation Gémeaux

General Secretary n
chief administrator of political parties or organizations secrétaire général

General Tso's chicken n
sweet and spicy dish Général Tao poulet Général Tao poulet du Général Tao

Generation Y pn
generation of people born in the 1980s and 1990s génération Y

Genesis pn
the book of the Bible Genèse

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
city Genève
canton Genève

Geneva Convention pn
international treaty convention de Genève

Genevan adj
pertaining to Geneva genevois

Genevan n
someone from Geneva Genevois Genevoise

Genevieve pn
female given name Geneviève

Genghis Khan [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn] pn
Genghis Khan Gengis Khan

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Italian city Gênes
province Gênes

Genoa cake n
type of fruitcake galette génoise

Genoan adj
of or pertaining to Genoa génois

Genoan n
one of Genoa Génois Génoise

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa génois

Genseric pn
male given name Genséric

Geocentric Coordinate Time pn
time standard Temps-coordonnée géocentrique

Geoffrey /ˈdʒɛfɹi/ pn
a male given name Geoffroy

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
male given name Georges Jorioz Jore

George VI pn
king of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 George VI

Georgetown pn
capital of Guyana Georgetown

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
id=Q230|country Géorgie
id=Q1428|state of the USA Géorgie

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia géorgien Géorgien

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
person from the U.S. State of Georgia Géorgien Géorgienne
person from the country of Georgia Géorgien Géorgienne géorgien

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ pn
language of the country Georgia géorgien

Geppetto pn
protagonist Geppetto

Gerald pn
male given name Gérald

Geraldine pn
female given name Géraldine

Gerard pn
male given name Gérard

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
of or relating to the country of Germany allemand Allemand
of or relating to the German people allemand Allemand

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
member of a Germanic tribe Allemand
member of the Germanic ethnic group Allemand Allemande
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality Allemand Allemande allemand

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ pn
the German language allemand

German Democratic Republic pn
id=Q16957|East Germany from 1949-1990 République démocratique allemande

German Empire pn
id=Q43287|Germany between 1871 and 1918 Empire allemand

German Shepherd n
Medium sized breed of dog berger allemand berger alsacien berger d'Alsace

Germania pn
historical region Germanie

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
relating to the Germanic peoples germanique
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic germanique
having German characteristics germanique

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanique
group of Indo-European languages germanique

Germanism n
a word or idiom of the German language germanisme

Germanist n
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures germaniste

Germanization n
Making more German germanisation

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈdʒɝmənaɪz/ v
make more German germaniser

Germanness n
being German germanité

Germano- prefix
relating to Germany and German culture germano-

Germanomania n
germanomanie

Germanophone adj
German-speaking germanophone

Germanophone n
German speaker germanophone

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
id=Q183|country in Central Europe Allemagne

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar germinal

Gers pn
département Gers

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
female given name Gertrude

Gervase pn
male given name Gervais

Gethsemane pn
garden in ancient Jerusalem Gethsémané

Ghana pn
id=Q117|The Republic of Ghana Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people ghanéen

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ n
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent Ghanéen Ghanéenne

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
Gheg guègue

Ghent pn
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium Gand

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors Gibelin Gibeline gibelin gibeline

Gibraltar pn
British overseas territory Gibraltar

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Gibraltar gibraltarien

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
native or inhabitant of Gibraltar Gibraltarien Gibraltarienne

Gideon /ˈɡɪdi.ən/ pn
biblical character Gédéon
male given name Gédéon

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ pn
male given name Gilbert

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ pn
Biblical region east of the Jordan Galaad Guilead

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
male given name Gilles Égide

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ pn
annual cycling race in Italy Tour d'Italie

Girona pn
city Gérone

Gironde pn
département Gironde

Giscardian adj
giscardien

Giselle pn
female given name Giselle Gisèle

Giza pn
city in Egypt Gizeh

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet glagolitique

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet alphabet glagolitique glagol glagolitsa

Glarus pn
a canton of Switzerland Glaris

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ/ pn
the city Glasgow Glasgow

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ adj
glasgovien glasvégien glaswégien

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ n
Glasgovien Glasgovienne Glaswégien Glaswégienne

Global Positioning System pn
system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location Global Positioning System

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
Gnosticism gnosticisme

Goa pn
state in western India Goa

Gobi pn
desert Gobi

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ n
omnipotent being Dieu
impersonal, universal, spiritual presence Dieu

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
single deity of monotheism Dieu
single male deity of duotheism Dieu

God Almighty interjection
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment. Dieu tout-puissant

God bless you interjection
said as a short prayer for the recipient que Dieu te bénisse
said to somebody who has sneezed à tes souhaits à vos souhaits

God forbid interjection
Don't let it be Grands dieux, non! à Dieu ne plaise

God helps those who help themselves proverb
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Only known to God; only known to the gods Dieu sait

God object n
God object objet omniscient

God willing interjection
God willing Dieu voulant s'il plaît à Dieu si Dieu le veut bien

God works in mysterious ways proverb
a situation may be beneficial later les voies de Dieu sont impénétrables

God-fearing adj
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority craignant Dieu religieux

Goddess /ˈɡɒdes/ pn
single goddess of monotheism Déesse
single goddess of ditheism Déesse

Godfrey pn
male given name Godefroy

Godspeed /ɡɑdˈspid/ /ɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
The wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them bon courage bonne chance que Dieu soit avec toi/vous

Godzilla /ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ pn
Japanese science-fiction monster Godzilla

Goethean adj
relating to Goethe goethien

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ adj
relating to the Goidels gaélique

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
division of the Celtic languages gaélique

Golaghat /ˌɡoʊlɑːɡhɑːt/ pn
worldwide Golaghat

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
ruined city in Andhra Pradesh, India Golconde Golkonda

Gold Coast pn
id=Q140075|in Australia Gold Coast

Golden Fleece pn
in mythology Toison d'or

Golden Horde pn
the Mongol invaders Horde d'Or

Golden Retriever n
breed of dog golden retriever

Golden Week pn
holiday Golden Week semaine d'or

Goldilocks pn
fairy tale character Boucles d'or

Goldonian adj
goldonien

Goliard n
wandering student goliard

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
biblical giant Goliath

Gomel pn
city Gomel

Gomorrah /ɡəˈmɔɹə/ pn
city in the Middle East Gomorrhe

Gondi pn
language gondi

Gondwana /ɡɑndˈwɑnə/ /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/ pn
id=Q80583|southern supercontinent Gondwana

Good Friday pn
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified vendredi saint Vendredi saint

Good Samaritan n
kind person Bon Samaritain
subject of the parable Bon Samaritain

Good Samaritan law n
law that exempts from legal liability loi du bon Samaritain
law that requires to provide aid to persons loi du bon Samaritain

Goofy pn
Disney character Dingo

Gorbachev pn
Russian surname Gorbatchev

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
intricate problem nœud gordien
mythical knot nœud gordien

Gori pn
a city in eastern Georgia Gori

Gorizia pn
town & province Gorizia

Gorno-Altaysk pn
town, centre of the Altai Republic, Russia Gorno-Altaïsk

Gorstian pn
Gorstien

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
city on the west coast of Sweden Göteborg Gothembourg

Gothenburger n
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg Gothembourgeois Gothembourgeoise

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ adj
of or relating to the architectural style gothique
of or relating to a style of fictional writing gothique
of or relating to the Goths gothique

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
extinct Germanic language gotique gothique

Gotland pn
island of Sweden Gotland

Governor General pn
governor general Gouverneur générale Gouverneure générale

Goyaesque adj
goyesque

Gozo /ˈɡəʊzəʊ/ pn
island Gozo

Grace /ɡɹeɪs/ pn
female given name Grace

Gramscian /ˈɡɹæmʃən/ adj
of Antonio Gramsci and his works gramscien gramsciste

Gran Canaria pn
island in the Canary Islands Grande Canarie

Granada pn
city in Spain Grenade

Grand Canyon pn
large national park and gorge Grand Canyon

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
id=Q32|official name of Luxembourg Grand-Duché de Luxembourg

Grand Master n
title grand maître

Grand Prix /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ n
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars Grand Prix

Grand Slam pn
tennis Grand Chelem grand-chelem

Grandmaster n
highest title for chess player grand maître

Grandmummy pn
Grandmother Bonne-Maman

Grandpappy pn
Grandfather Bon-Papa

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
city Graz

Great Barrier Reef pn
Great Barrier Reef grande barrière de corail

Great Bear pn
a bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky Grande Ourse

Great Britain pn
id=Q23666|island Grande-Bretagne
Grande-Bretagne

Great Dane n
mastiff dogue allemand

Great Depression pn
economic collapse Grande Dépression

Great Lakes pn
a group of five lakes on the United States-Canada border Grands Lacs

Great Leap Forward pn
Great Leap Forward (in China) Grand Bond en avant

Great Lent pn
Great Lent Grand Carême

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids pyramide de Khéops

Great Recession pn
Great Recession Grande Récession

Great Russia pn
a historical area Grande Russie

Great Successor pn
Kim Jong-un grand successeur

Great Wall of China pn
Chinese fortification Grande Muraille

Great War pn
Grande Guerre

Greater Antilles pn
Caribbean islands Grandes Antilles

Greater Caucasus pn
mountain range Grand Caucase

Greater London pn
administrative area Grand Londres

Greater Poland pn
region of Poland Grande-Pologne

Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ n
word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language hellénisme

Greco- /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
relating to Greece or Greek gréco-

Greco-Roman /ɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture gréco-romain

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
id=Q41|Country in Southeastern Europe Grèce

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
of the Greek language, people or country grec grecque

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
inhabitant, etc., of Greece grec grecque grecques

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ pn
language of the Greek people grec

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Greek Orthodox Church Eglise orthodoxe grecque

Greek calends n
never aux calendes grecques

Greek fire n
flammable substance feu grégeois

Greekness n
state or condition grécité

Green Party pn
particular green party of a country or region Parti vert

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
a large self-governing island in North America Groenland

Greenland shark n
Somniosus microcephalus requin du Groenland

Greenlander n
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent Groenlandais Groenlandaise

Greenlandish adj
of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, its people or language groenlandais

Greenlandish pn
language groenlandais

Gregorian calendar pn
calendar calendrier grégorien

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
male given name Grégoire

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
id=Q769|Caribbean country Grenade

Grenadian adj
pertaining to Grenada grenadien grenadienne

Grenadian n
A person from Grenada Grenadien Grenadienne

Grenier pn
Grenier

Grenoble pn
a city in France Grenoble

Gretel pn
given name Magali Margot

Grevenmacher pn
city Grevenmacher

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
personification of Death Faucheuse Grande Faucheuse Mort ange de la mort

Grisons pn
a canton of Switzerland Grisons

Grodno pn
city Grodno Hrodna

Groningen pn
city Groningue
province Groningue

Grosseto pn
province Grosseto
town Grosseto

Grozny pn
city in Russia Grozny

Grus pn
spring constellation of the southern sky Grue

Guadalajara /ˌɡwɑdələˈhɑɹə/ /ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːɹə/ pn
city in Jalisco, Mexico Guadalajara
city in Spain Guadalajara

Guadalcanal pn
Pacific island Guadalcanal

Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
river in southern Spain Guadalquivir

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
overseas department of France Guadeloupe

Guadeloupean adj
of, from, or pertaining to Guadeloupe guadeloupéen

Guadeloupean n
person from Guadeloupe Guadeloupéen

Guadiana /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
river in Spain and Portugal Guadiana

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Territory of Guam Guam

Guamanian n
person from Guam Guamais Guamaise Guamanien Guamanienne Guamien Guamienne

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Chinese city Canton Guangzhou

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
id=Q774|country in Central America Guatemala

Guatemala City pn
capital of Guatemala Ciudad de Guatemala

Guatemalan adj
of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or its people guatémaltèque

Guatemalan n
person Guatémaltèque

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope guelfe Guelfe

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɜːɹnzi/ pn
island Guernesey

Guesdism n
guesdisme

Guesdist adj
guesdiste

Guesdist n
guesdiste

Guianan slaty antshrike n
bird batara tacheté

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function syndrome de Guillain-Barré

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
id=Q1006|Republic of Guinea Guinée

Guinea-Bissau pn
Republic of Guinea-Bissau Guinée-Bissau Guinée-Bissao

Guinean n
someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent Guinéen Guinéenne

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪɹ/ pn
female given name Guenièvre
wife of King Arthur Guenièvre

Guipúzcoa pn
province Guipuscoa

Guiscard pn
sobriquet of Robert of Hauteville Guiscard

Gujarat /ˌɡʊdʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
state in India Gujarat

Gujarati pn
language gujarati goudjarati
person Goudjarati Gujarati

Gulf Stream pn
warm ocean current Gulf Stream

Gulf War pn
war fought at the Persian Gulf guerre du Golfe

Gulf of Bothnia pn
arm of the Baltic Golfe de Botnie golfe de Botnie

Gulf of Finland pn
arm of the Baltic Sea golfe de Finlande

Gulf of Guinea pn
part of the Atlantic Ocean Golfe de Guinée

Gulf of Mexico pn
gulf between USA and Mexico golfe du Mexique

Gulf of Naples pn
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania baie de Naples

Gulf of Riga pn
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia Golfe de Riga

Gulf of Thailand pn
body of water Golfe de Thaïlande

Gullah pn
the language gullah

Gummy Bears pn
candy ours gluant

Gunpowder Plot pn
failed plot to kill the king of England Conspiration des poudres

Gustav pn
given name Gustave

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
male given name Guy

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
id=Q734|country Guyana

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ n
person from Guyana Guyanais Guyanaise

Guzhangian pn
Guzhangien

Gwendolen pn
female given name Gwendoline

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group tsigane gitan manouche

Gzhelian pn
Gzhélien

Gödel's incompleteness theorem pn
theorem théorème d'incomplétude de Gödel

Gülenist /ˈɡulənɪst/ [ˈɟylɛnɪst] n
supporter of social movement güleniste

HC n
CH

HIV /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
human immunodeficiency virus VIH

HIV negative adj
not having HIV séronégatif

HIV positive adj
infected by the HIV virus séropositif

HQ n
Headquarters QG

HSK pn
HSK HSK Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi test d'évaluation de chinois

HTML pn
initialism HTML

HTML5 pn
initialism HTML5

HTTP cookie n
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server cookie

Haapsalu pn
town Haapsalu

Haarlem pn
city in North Holland Haarlem

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
book of the Bible Habacuc Habaquq
male given name Habacuc
prophet Habacuc

Habsburg n
Habsbourg

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
from Greek mythology Hadès
the Greek translation of Sheol Hadès

Hadrian pn
the Roman emperor Hadrien

Haemus /ˈhiːməs/ pn
king of Thrace Hémos

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ pn
mother of Ishmael Agar

Haggai pn
book of The Bible Agée

Haidée pn
female given name Haydée

Hail Mary n
prayer Je vous salue Marie

Hainan pn
province of China Hainan Haïnan

Hainaut pn
province Hainaut

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
id=Q790|a country in the Caribbean Haïti

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
pertaining to the country, people, or language haïtien

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
person from Haiti Haïtien Haïtienne

Haitian Creole pn
language spoken in Haiti créole haïtien

Hakka /ˈhɑkə/ pn
Hakka (Kejia) language hakka

Halifax /ˈhælɨˌfæks/ pn
city of Canada Halifax

Halley's Comet /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
comet comète de Halley

Halloween /ˌhæləʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ pn
31st of October Halloween

Hamas pn
Islamic militant organization Hamas

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
city Hambourg
state Hambourg

Hamilcar pn
given name Hamilcar

Hamitic adj
relative to the Hamites chamitique

Hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ pn
the main character of the play Hamlet Hamlet

Han pn
Chinese ethnicity Han

Hanakian adj
pertaining to Hanakia hanaque

Hanakian n
person from Moravia Hanaque

Hangeul /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ n
Korean phonetic script hangeul

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
mother of Samuel Anne

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
name Annibal Hannibal

Hanoi pn
capital of Vietnam Hanoï

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
German city Hanovre
kingdom Hanovre

Hanse /hans/ n
merchant guild Hanse

Hanseatic League pn
former commercial and military alliance Hanse Ligue hanséatique

Hanseatic city n
member-city of the Hanseatic League ville hanséatique

Hansel and Gretel pn
the fairy tale Hansel et Gretel Jeannot et Margot

Hansen's disease n
leprosy lèpre maladie de Hansen

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
the Jewish festival Hanoukka Hanoucca

Happy Holidays phraseologicalUnit
holiday greeting bonnes fêtes joyeuses fêtes

Harappan adj
harapéen

Harare pn
capital of Zimbabwe Hararé

Haratin n
a member of a certain Berber people Haratin

Hargeisa pn
city Hargeisa

Harold pn
male given name Hérault

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ pn
male given name Harry

Hartley County pn
county [[comté]] de Hartley

Hartley oscillator n
[[oscillateur]] Hartley

Harvard /ˈhɑɹvəɹd/ /ˈhɑːvəd/ [haːvɪd] pn
place name Harvard
name Harvard
university Harvard

Harvey /hɑː(ɹ)vi/ pn
male given name Hervé
surname of Norman origin Hervé

Haryana /hʌɹɪˈjɑːnə/ pn
state Haryana

Hasdrubal /ˈhæzdɹʊbəl/ pn
given name Hasdrubal

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
id=Q810|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Royaume hachémite de Jordanie

Haskell pn
language Haskell

Hassidism pn
a Jewish movement Hassidisme

Hassānīya pn
Language hassaniya

Haumea /ˌhɑ.uˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
id=Q601|dwarf planet Hauméa

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ pn
language haoussa

Haussmannization n
the creative destruction of something for the betterment of society haussmannisation

Haussmannize v
haussmanniser

Haute-Loire pn
département of France Haute-Loire

Haute-Vienne pn
département of France Haute-Vienne

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
capital La Havane

Havanan n
inhabitant or a resident of Havana Havanais Havanaise

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
chain of islands Hawaï [[les]] [[île]]s [[Hawaï]]
largest of the Hawaiian Islands Hawaï
state of the United States Hawaï Hawaii

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
Hawaiian language hawaiien hawaïen

Hawaiian hawk n
Buteo solitarius buse d'Hawaï

Hawking radiation n
black hole radiation rayonnement de Hawking

Heard Island and McDonald Islands pn
uninhabited islands of Australia îles Heard-et-MacDonald

Heavenly Father pn
A formal name for the Judeo-Christian God Père céleste

Hebe /ˈhiːbi/ pn
goddess of youth Hébé

Hebraic adj
hébraïque

Hebraism n
hébraïsme

Hebraist n
a scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language hébraïsant hébraïste

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
pertaining to the people hébreu hébraïque
pertaining to the language hébreu hébraïque

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
person Hébreu hébreu

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ pn
hébreu hébraïque

Hebrews pn
book of the Bible Hébreux

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
group of islands les [[îles Hébrides]]

Hebron pn
City Hébron

Hector pn
male given name Hector
the Trojan hero Hector

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
the wife of King Priam Hécube

Hedwig pn
female given name Edwige

Heffalump /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ n
fictional elephant-like creature éfélant

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
surname Hegel

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas hégélien hegelien hegélien hégelien

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
physical principle principe d'incertitude d'Heisenberg

Hejaz pn
area Hedjaz

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
female given name Hélène
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda Hélène

Helenus pn
the son of King Priam Hélénos

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
god Hélios

Hellas pn
Greek name for Greece Grèce

Hellenic adj
of or relating to Hellas or the Hellenes hellénique
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization hellène hellénique

Hellenic pn
language hellénique

Hellenic Republic pn
id=Q41|official name of Greece République hellénique

Hellenistic /ˈhɛl.ən.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
of or relating to a period of Greek history hellénistique

Hellenize v
to make Hellenistic helléniser

Helleno- prefix
relating to Greece of Greek culture helleno-

Helsingfors pn
former name of Helsinki Helsingfors

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
the capital city of Finland Helsinki

Helvetian adj
from the ancient country of Helvetia helvète

Helvetian n
someone from ancient country of Helvetia Helvète

Helvetii pn
Gallic tribe Helvètes

Helvetism n
Swiss phrase helvétisme

Helvétius /hɛlˈviʃəs/ pn
surname Helvétius

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
feminine form of Henry Henriette

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
given name Henri

Hepburn pn
romanization system for Japanese méthode Hepburn

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ pn
Greek god Héphaïstos

Her Majesty pronoun
title of respect when referring to a queen Sa Majesté

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ pn
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus Héra

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Héraclès

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
given name Héraclite

Heraclius pn
given name Héraclius

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
city in Italy Herculanum

Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ adj
of extraordinary might, power, size, etc. herculéen
requiring a huge amount of work herculéen

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ pn
Hercule
constellation Hercule

Herm pn
a commune in France Herm
one of the Channel Islands Herm

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
given name Armand

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Greek god Hermaphrodite

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Greek god Hermes Hermès

Hermione /hɜɹˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ /hɜːˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ pn
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes Hermione

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
equal to its transpose conjugate hermitien

Herod /ˈheɹəd/ pn
king Hérode

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
ancient historian Hérodote

Herostratus pn
ancient arsonist Érostrate

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars diagramme de Hertzsprung-Russell

Herzeg-Bosnia pn
country on the Balkan peninsula Herzég-Bosnie

Herzegovina /ˌhɛəɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ pn
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina Herzégovine

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Greek poet Hésiode

Hesperia /hɛˈspɪəɹi.ə/ pn
literally "western land" Hespérie
one of the Hesperides Hespérie

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
a group of nymphs Hespérides

Hesse pn
state Hesse

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛʃən/ adj
pertaining to Hesse hessois

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛʃən/ n
native or inhabitant of Hesse Hessois Hessoise

Hethumid adj
of or pertaining to the Hethumids héthoumide

Hettangian pn
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system Hettangien

Hezbollah pn
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation Hezbollah

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
biblical king Ézéchias

Hieronymus pn
male given name Gérôme Jérôme

Higgs boson n
a hypothetical elementary particle boson de Higgs

Higgsino n
superpartner of the Higgs boson higgsino

High Commission n
embassy of a Commonwealth country haut-commissariat

High Fens /ˈhaɪ̯ˈfɛnz/ pn
region in eastern Belgium and western Germany Hautes Fagnes

High German pn
any of a group of West Germanic languages haut allemand
standard German haut allemand

High Holidays pn
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively grandes fêtes

Highness n
form of address altesse

Hijra n
Muhammad's departure from Mecca hégire

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
female given name Hilda

Himalayan adj
of or relating to the Himalayas himalayen

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
a mountain range of south-central Asia Himalaya

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
language hindî hindi

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
religious adherent hindou hindoue indou indoue

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
religion hindouisme

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
an Ancient Greek male given name Hippocrate

Hippocratic adj
of Hippocrates hippocratique

Hippodamian adj
hippodamien

Hirnantian pn
Hirnantien

Hirschsprung's disease n
congenital aganglionic megacolon maladie de Hirschsprung

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
His Imperial Majesty Sa Majesté impériale

His Majesty pronoun
title of respect used when referring to a king Sa Majesté

His Royal Highness pronoun
royal title Son Altesse royale

Hispanic America pn
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish Amérique hispanique

Hispanicize v
Hispanize, hispanize hispaniser

Hispano- prefix
relating to Spain and Spanish culture hispano-

Hispanophone adj
Spanish-speaking hispanophone

Hitchcockian adj
Of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works hitchcockien

Hitler pn
Austrian surname held by Adolf Hitler Hitler

Hitlerian adj
related to Adolf Hitler hitlérien hitlérienne

Hitlerism n
political philosophy of Hitler hitlérisme

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
people hmong

Hoabinhian adj
of or relating to the Hòa Bình culture hoabianien

Hobbesian adj
relating to Thomas Hobbes or his philosophical theories hobbesien

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːɹts/ pn
fictional school for learning magic Poudlard

Hoisanese adj
a dialect of Cantonese hoisanais taishanais toisanais

Hokkaido pn
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself Hokkaido Hokkaïdo

Holi pn
Hindu festival Holî

Holiness n
used to address the pope sainteté

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ pn
Hollande
id=Q102911|a region of The Netherlands Hollande

Hollywood pn
area of Los Angeles Hollywood
the American motion picture industry Hollywood

Holmesian adj
Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. holmesien

Holmesian n
Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. holmesien

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany Shoah

Holocene adj
relating to the epoch from about 11,000 years ago to the present holocène

Holocene pn
The Holocene epoch Holocène

Holodomor pn
1932–33 famine in Ukraine Holodomor

Holofernes /hɑːləˈfɝːniːz/ /hɒləˈfɜːniːz/ pn
character in the Book of Judith Holopherne

Holy Communion pn
Christian sacrament eucharistie

Holy Grail pn
artifact in Christian mythology Graal Saint-Graal

Holy Land pn
that part of Asia in which most Biblical events are set Terre Sainte

Holy Prepuce n
Holy Prepuce saint Prépuce

Holy Roman Empire pn
id=Q12548|state Saint-Empire romain de la nation germanique Saint-Empire romain germanique

Holy See pn
episcopal see of the Catholic Church Saint-Siège

Holy Spirit pn
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity Saint-Esprit Esprit-Saint

Holy Week pn
week preceding Easter semaine sainte

Holy Writ n
Bible Bible Saintes Écritures

Holy of Holies pn
the most sacred place within a sacred building saint des saints

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
A male given name Omer
Ancient Greek poet Homère

Homerian adj
of or relating to Homer homérien homérique

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer homérique

Homeric laughter n
boisterous laughter rire homérique

Homocaust pn
mass murder or persecution of homosexuals homocaust

Homs /hɒms/ pn
a city in Syria Homs

Hon. adj
hon.

Honduran adj
Pertaining to Honduras hondurien

Honduran n
Person from Honduras Hondurien Hondurienne

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
id=Q783|a country in Central America Honduras

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
coastal administrative region in south-east China Hong Kong Hongkong Xianggang

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
the capital of the Solomon Islands Honiara

Honolulu /ˌhɒn.ə.ˈluː.luː/ pn
the capital of Hawaii Honolulu

Honorius pn
male given name Honoré Honorius

Honshu /ˈhɑnʃu/ pn
the main island of the Japanese Archipelago Honshū

Hooke's law pn
principle that stress applied to a solid is proportional to strain produced loi de Hooke

Hope /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈhəʊp/ pn
female given name Espérance Nadine Nadège

Hopi /ˈhoʊpi/ pn
Hopi language hopi

Horace /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
male given name Horace
poet Horace

Horn of Africa pn
peninsula in East Africa Corne de l'Afrique

Horologium pn
constellation Horloge

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
book of the Bible Osée
prophet Osée

Hottentot teal n
Anas hottentota sarcelle hottentote

Houle pn
Houle

House of Commons pn
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament Chambre des communes

House of Lords pn
upper chamber of UK parliament Chambre des Lords

House of Representatives pn
lower house of parliament Chambre des représentants

Houthist adj
houthiste

Huaqiao n
overseas Chinese Huaqiao

Hubble constant pn
number loi de Hubble

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
male given name Hubert

Hudson Bay pn
inland sea baie d'Hudson

Hue /ˈhweɪ/ pn
city, province of Vietnam Hué

Huelva /ˈ(h)wɛlvɑ/ pn
city and province in Andalusia, Spain Huelva

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
male given name Hugues

Hugo /ˈhjuɡoʊ/ pn
a French surname Hugo

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ n
a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century huguenot huguenote

Hui pn
dialect hui

Hull pn
Hull, Quebec, Canada Hull

Hun /hʌn/ n
member of nomadic tribe Hun

Hundred Years' War pn
conflict between France and England guerre de cent ans

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary hongrois

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
person from Hungary Hongrois Hongroise hongrois

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ pn
the language hongrois

Hungarian hound n
hunting dog chien courant hongrois

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Hungarian notation notation hongroise

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
the country Hongrie

Huron n
Huron

Huronian adj
all senses huronien

Hus pn
A Czech surname​ Hus

Husayn pn
Husayn Hussein

Hussite n
follower hussite

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Greek hero Hyacinthe

Hyderabad /ˈhaɪdəɹəbɑːd/ pn
capital of Telangana Hyderābād

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ pn
constellation Hydre
mythical serpent Hydre de Lerne
one of Pluto's moons Hydra Hydre

Hydrus pn
constellation Hydre mâle

Hygieia pn
Greek goddess of health, hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation Hygie

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪːɹi.ən/ pn
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus Hypérion

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep Hypnos

Hérault pn
département Hérault

I Ching /ˌiː ˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ pn
Chinese classic text Yi-King

I am English phraseologicalUnit
I am English je suis anglais je suis anglaise

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate a total swift victory je suis venu, j’ai vu, j’ai vaincu

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
I can't find my ... je ne peux pas trouver ma ... je ne peux pas trouver mes ... je ne peux pas trouver mon ...

I can't swim phraseologicalUnit
I can't swim [[je]] [[ne]] [[sais]] [[pas]] [[nager]]

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
very hungry avoir une faim de loup

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
I don't care je m’en fous je ne m'inquiète pas ça m'est égal

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle) je ne conduis pas

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat fish je ne mange pas de poisson

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat meat je ne mange pas de viande

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat pork je ne mange pas de porc

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
I don’t know je ne sais pas je sais pas

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language) je ne parle pas français
I don't speak English (specifically English) je ne parle pas anglais

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
I think that what has been said is untrue je ne crois pas je ne pense pas
sarcastic je ne crois pas

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
I don't understand je ne comprends pas

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
I don't want it je ne la veux pas je ne le veux pas

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
expression of intense dislike je te déteste je te hais je vous déteste je vous hais

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
I have AIDS j'ai le SIDA je suis sidéen je suis sidéenne

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
I have a cold j'ai un rhume

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
I have a fever j'ai de la fièvre

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
I have a headache j'ai mal à la tête

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
I have a question j'ai une question

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
I have asthma j'ai de l'asthme je fais de l'asthme

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
I have cancer j'ai un cancer

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
I have diabetes j'ai du diabète je fais du diabète

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
I have high blood pressure je fais de l'hypertension

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
I have low blood pressure je fais de l'hypotension

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
I have no money je n'ai pas d'argent

I know phraseologicalUnit
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made je le sais je sais je sais bien

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party c'est celui qui dit qui y est

I like you phraseologicalUnit
I like you je t'aime tu me plais vous me plaisez

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
I live in Melbourne (example city) j'habite Melbourne j'habite à Melbourne je vis à Melbourne

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
I lost my glasses j'ai perdu mes lunettes

I lost my handbag phraseologicalUnit
I lost my handbag j'ai perdu mon sac à main

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
I lost my keys j'ai perdu mes clés

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
I lost my wallet j'ai perdu mon portefeuille

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
affirmation of affection or deep caring je t'aime je vous aime
affirmation of romantic feeling je t'adore je t'aime je vous adore je vous aime

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
I miss you tu me manques

I must go phraseologicalUnit
I must go je dois y aller

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
I need ... (something) il me faut ... j'ai besoin de ...

I need to vomit /aɪ nid tu ˈvɑmit/ phraseologicalUnit
I need to vomit j'ai envie de vomir

I think so phraseologicalUnit
I think so je le pense je pense que oui

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
philosophical proof of existence je pense donc je suis

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
told you so! je te l'avais bien dit

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
I want to go to the toilet j’ai envie d’aller aux toilettes

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
I want to know je veux savoir

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
I was born in ... (place name) je suis né à ... je suis née à ...
I was born in ... (year) je suis né en ... je suis née en ...

I wish phraseologicalUnit
I would very much like that to be so j'aurais aimé que si seulement

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
I'd like to kiss you je voudrais t'embrasser je voudrais vous embrasser

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
phrase je voudrais savoir

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
I'll call the police je vais appeler la police

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
I am ... year(s) old j'ai ... ans

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
indicates that the speaker is Hindu je suis hindou je suis hindoue

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
I'm Jewish (ethnic) je suis juif je suis juive
I'm Jewish (religious) je suis juif je suis juive

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Buddhist je suis bouddhiste

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Catholic je suis catholique

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Christian je suis chrétien je suis chrétienne

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Muslim je suis musulman je suis musulmane

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Protestant je suis protestant

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
I'm vegetarian je suis un végétarien je suis végétarienne

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
unfortunately, no malheureusement pas

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
I'm agnostic je suis agnostique

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to aspirin je suis allergique à l'aspirine

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to penicillin je suis allergique à la pénicilline

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to pollen je suis allergique au pollen

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
I'm an atheist je suis athé je suis athée

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
I'm ashamed j'ai honte

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
I'm bisexual je suis bisexuel je suis bisexuelle

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
I'm bleeding je saigne

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm blind je suis aveugle

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
I'm cold avoir froid

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm deaf je suis sourd je suis sourde

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
I'm divorced je suis divorcé je suis divorcée

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
I'm dying je meurs je vais mourir

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
response je vais bien ça va

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
expected, polite response to How are you? moi, je vais bien, merci

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
I'm full je suis gavé

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
I'm gay je suis gai je suis gay

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
I'm hot avoir chaud

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
I'm hungry j'ai faim

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
declaration of romantic feeling je suis amoureux de toi je suis amoureux de vous

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
I'm looking for a grocery store je suis cherchant pour une épicerie

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
I'm looking for a job je cherche du travail je suis à la recherche d'un emploi

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
I'm lost je suis perdu je suis perdue

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
I'm married je suis marié je suis mariée

I'm mute /aɪm ˈmjuːt/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm mute je suis muet je suis muette

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
I'm not interested je ne suis pas intéressé je ne suis pas intéressée

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
I'm not religious je ne suis pas religieuse je ne suis pas religieux

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
I'm pregnant je suis enceinte

I'm scared phraseologicalUnit
I'm scared j'ai peur

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
I'm sick/ill je suis malade

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
I'm single je suis célibataire

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
I'm sorry pardon je suis désolé je suis désolée

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
I'm straight je suis hétéro

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
I need a drink j'ai soif

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep) je suis fatigué je suis fatiguée

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
I am twenty years old j'ai vingt ans

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
I've been raped on m'a violé on m'a violée

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
I've been robbed je me suis fait volé je me suis fait volée

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
I've been shot j'ai reçu une balle j'ai été blessé par balle

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
I've burned myself je me suis brulé je me suis brulée

ICJ pn
International Court of Justice CIJ

ICU n
intensive care unit unité de soins intensifs unité de traitement intensif

ID card n
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer carte d'identité pièce d'identité

IDF pn
Israel Defense Forces Tsahal

IEC pn
initialism or acronym for the International Electrotechnical Commission CEI

IED /ˌaɪ iː ˈdiː/ n
EEI IED

IG n
Inspector General BIG

ILO pn
International Labour Organization OIT

IMF pn
International Monetary Fund FMI

IMHO phraseologicalUnit
in my humble opinion àmha

IOC pn
initialism of International Olympic Committee CIO

IP address n
number assigned to each computer's network interface adresse IP

IPA n
International Phonetic Alphabet API

IQ n
abbreviation of intelligence quotient QI

IS pn
EI

ISBN n
International Standard Book Number Numéro international normalisé du livre (NINL)

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Daech EIIL

ISSN n
International Standard Serial Number numéro international normalisé des publications en série

IVF n
in vitro fertilization FIV

Iamblichus pn
Greek philosopher Jamblique

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
the moon of Saturn Japet

Iași pn
city in Romania Jassy

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ pn
region south of the Pyrenees Ibérie
ancient region of Georgia Ibérie

Iberian adj
Native to Iberia ibérique ibère

Iberian n
Native of Iberia ibère

Iberian Peninsula pn
peninsula péninsule Ibérique

Iberomaurusian adj
of or pertaining to a population of early humans that occupied the Mediterranean littoral from Morocco to Tunisia 22,000 to 9,000 years ago ibéromaurusien

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
island Ibiza

Iblis pn
(Islam) Satan; the Devil Iblis

Icarianism n
icarisme

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Icare

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
id=Q189|country in Europe Islande

Icelander n
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent Islandais Islandaise

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
of or relating to Iceland islandais
of or relating to the Icelandic language islandais
of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland islandais

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
language islandais

Icelandic Sheepdog n
Icelandic Sheepdog berger d'Islande berger islandais

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ pn
US state Idaho

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
artificial language reformed from Esperanto ido

Igbo /ˈiboʊ/ /ˈiːbəʊ/ pn
language spoken by Igbo people ibo igbo

Ignatian adj
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola ignatien

Ignatius lang=en pn
male given name Ignace

Ignorantine adj
ignorantin

Il Duce /il ˈdutʃeɪ/ /iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/ pn
title assumed by Mussolini duce

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ /ˌɪləˈnɔɪz/ pn
a state of the United States of America Illinois

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians illyrien illyrienne

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
inhabitant of the ancient Illyria Illyrien

Immaculate Conception pn
doctrine immaculée conception

Immanuel pn
figure whose birth is foretold Emmanuel
this figure, regarded as Christ Emmanuel

Imperia pn
town and province Imperia

Imperial Flanders pn
part of Flanders Flandre impériale

Inari Sami pn
language same d’Inari

Incarnation pn
doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is fully divine and fully human incarnation

Independence Day n
annual celebration jour de l'indépendance

Independence Day pn
holiday jour de l'Indépendance

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
id=Q668|the country Inde

India ink n
ink encre de chine

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to India indien
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas indien amérindien

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
a person from India Indien Indienne
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas Indien Indienne indien Amérindienne Amérindien amérindien

Indian Ocean pn
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica océan Indien Océan Indien

Indian ink n
a black ink made from lampblack encre de Chine

Indian myna n
martin triste

Indian style adv
cross-legged en tailleur jambes croisées

Indian summer n
stretch of warm days in autumn été indien été de la Saint-Martin été des Indiens

Indian sunburn n
prank brûlure indienne

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ pn
A state in the Midwest of US Indiana

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
capital of the State of Indiana, USA Indianapolis

Indies /ˈɪndiz/ pn
historical Indes

Indo- prefix
Relating to India or Indian indo-

Indo-Aryan pn
family of languages indo-aryen

Indo-European adj
indoeuropéen indo-européen
of or relating to hypothetical group of peoples having spread Indo-European languages indoeuropéen indo-européen
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia indoeuropéen indo-européen

Indochina /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
region in Southeast Asia Indochine

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
id=Q252|country Indonésie

Indonesian adj
referring to Indonesia indonésien

Indonesian n
person Indonésien Indonésienne Indonésiennes Indonésiens

Indonesian pn
language indonésien

Indophilia n
love of India, the Indians or Indian culture indophilie

Indre pn
département Indre

Induan pn
Indusien

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
the river Indus
constellation Indien

Indus Valley Civilization /ɪn.dʌs væl.li sɪ.vɪ.laɪ.ze(ɪ).ʃʌn/ pn
ancient civilization civilisation de la vallée de l'Indus

Industrial Revolution pn
major technological change in the late 18th and early 19th century révolution industrielle

Inez pn
female given name Inès

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
male given name Enguerrand

Ingrid pn
female given name Ingrid

Ingush adj
of, or pertaining to Ingushetia ingouche

Ingush n
person Ingouche

Ingush pn
Caucasian language ingouche

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtɪə/ pn
federal subject of Russia Ingouchie

Inner Mongolia pn
an autonomous region in northern China Mongolie intérieure

Inquisition pn
tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church Inquisition

Interlaken pn
town Interlaken

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlanguage based on Romance languages Interlingua

International Court of Justice pn
UN court Cour internationale de justice

International Date Line pn
line on the Earth's surface ligne de changement de date

International Klein Blue pn
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder International Klein Blue

International Monetary Fund pn
International Monetary Fund Fonds monétaire international

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
standardized symbols for speech alphabet phonétique international

International System of Units pn
standard set of basic units of measurement Système international Système international d'unités

International Telecommunication Union pn
United Nations agency Union internationale des télécommunications

Internationale pn
proletarian song Internationale

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers Internet

Internet cafe n
place where one can use a computer with Internet cybercafé

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
pertaining to contact between (individuals or groups of) different Slavic nations interslave

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
auxiliary Slavic language interslave

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to Inuit people, language, or culture inuit

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ n
the people Inuit

Inuktitut pn
language inuktitut

Inverness pn
city in Scotland Inverness

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
unicorn goddess Licorne rose invisible

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
moon of Jupiter Io

Ionia pn
(historical) Ancient Greek settlement in Asia Minor Ionie

Ionian Sea pn
European sea mer Ionienne

Ionian mode n
musical mode mode ionien

Iowa /ˈaɪoʊwə/ pn
A state in Midwest in US Iowa

Iqaluit /ɪˈkælʊ.ɪt/ pn
capital of Nunavut Frobisher Bay Iqaluit

Iraklion pn
The capital city of Crete Héraklion Iráklion

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
id=Q794|country in Western Asia Iran

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages iranien

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
person from Iran or of Iranian descent Iranien

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
id=Q796|country Irak Iraq

Iraqi adj
from or pertaining to Iraq iraquien irakien

Iraqi n
person from Iraq Iraquien Iraquienne

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd~ˈʌɪɚlənd~ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
id=Q22890|island Irlande
Irlande

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
female given name Irène

Iris pn
Greek messenger of the gods Iris
female given name Iris

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people irlandais
pertaining to the language irlandais gaélique

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
the people Irlandais Irlandaise

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
the language irlandais gaélique irlandais

Irish Sea pn
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland Mer d'Irlande

Irish Wolfhound n
Irish Wolfhound lévrier irlandais

Irish coffee n
coffee with a dash of whiskey, topped with whipped cream Irish coffee

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
a breed of gun dog setter irlandais

Irishman n
man from Ireland Irlandais

Irishwoman n
woman from Ireland Irlandaise

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
city in Siberia Irkoutsk

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
archaeology âge du fer Âge du fer
mythology âge du fer

Iron Curtain pn
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions rideau de fer

Iroquoian adj
of or pertaining to a Native American language family including the Iroquois and Cherokee iroquoien

Iroquoian n
a member of the Iroquois people Iroquoien

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ n
a person belonging to an Iroquois tribe Iroquois

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ pn
any of the Iroquois languages Iroquois

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
river that flows through Burma Irrawaddy

Irtysh pn
river in Siberia Irtych

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
male given name Isaac
son of Abraham and Sarah Isaac

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
female given name Isabelle

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
book of the Bible Isaïe Ésaïe
prophet Isaïe Ésaïe
male given name Isaïe

Ischia pn
island Ischia

Isernia pn
province Isernia
town Isernia

Iseult pn
female given name Iseult Yseult

Isfahan pn
city in Iran Ispahan

Ishmael pn
eldest son of Abraham Ismaël

Isiac /ˈɪsɪak/ adj
of or pertaining to the goddess Isis or her worship isiaque

Islam /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ pn
religion Islam islam

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
Adjectival form of Islam islamique

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
id=Q794|full, official name of Iran République islamique d'Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
id=Q843|Islamic Republic of Pakistan République islamique du Pakistan

Islamic State pn
État islamique

Islamic State in Iraq pn
translations of "Islamic State in Iraq" only EII ÉII État islamique d'Irak

Islamic calendar pn
calendrier hégirien

Islamic fundamentalism n
movement towards Islamic conservatism fondamentalisme islamique

Islamism /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
Islamic fundamentalism islamisme

Islamist adj
motivated by Islam in politics islamiste

Islamist n
person with Islamic fundamentalist beliefs islamiste

Islamization n
the conversion of a society to Islam islamisation

Islamophobia n
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims islamophobie

Isle of Wight /ˈaɪ(ə)l əv ˌwaɪt/ pn
island and county off the south coast of England île de Wight

Isles of Scilly pn
group of islands Sorlingues îles Sorlingues

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
id=Q801|the state Israël
Biblical: name given to Jacob Israël
given name Israël

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people israélien israélienne

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
person from Israel or of Israeli descent Israélien israélien

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob israélite

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
descendant of Jacob Israélite enfant d'Israël fils d'Israël
native or inhabitant of Israel Israélite

Isratine pn
Isratine

Issa pn
member of the Issa clan in Djibouti Issa

Istanbul pn
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire Istanbul

Istanbulite n
person from Istanbul Istanbuliote

Istria pn
peninsula in the Adriatic Istrie

Istro-Romanian pn
language Istro-roumain

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
of or pertaining to Italy italien
of or pertaining to Italians italien
of or pertaining to the Italian language italien italophone

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
person Italien Italienne italien

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ pn
language italien

Italian Republic pn
id=Q38|official name of Italy République Italienne République italienne

Italian poutine n
poutine italienne

Italian sausage n
saucisse italienne

Italian tomato n
tomate italienne

Italianism n
italianisme italisme

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture italianisation

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
intransitive s'italianiser
transitive italianiser

Italianness n
quality of being Italian italianité

Italic adj
of or relating to the Italian peninsula italique

Italo- prefix
relating to Italy or Italian italo-

Italophile n
italophile

Italophilic adj
italophile

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
id=Q38|European country Italie

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
island Ithaque

Ithacan adj
from, or pertaining to Ithaca ithaquien

Ithacan n
inhabitant of Ithaca Ithaquien

Ivalo pn
village in Northern Finland Ivalo

Ivan /ˈaɪ.vən/ pn
male given name Ivan

Ivanhoe /ˈaɪvənˌhoʊ/ /ˈaɪvənˌhəʊ/ pn
Hero of this novel. Ivanhoé

Ivanovich pn
patronymic Ivanovitch

Ivanovo pn
city in Russia Ivanovo

Ivo pn
male given name Yves

Ivorian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire ivoirien

Ivorian n
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent Ivoirien Ivoirienne

Ivorianness n
state of being Ivorian ivoirité

Iwo Jima pn
an island in Japan Iwo Jima

Ixion pn
a Kuiper Belt object Ixion
king of Lapiths Ixion

Izhevsk pn
capital of Udmurtia Ijevsk

J-pop n
Japanese pop music J-pop pop japonaise

JLPT pn
Japanese language proficiency test JLPT test d'aptitude de japonais

Jabberwock pn
fantastical monster Berdouilleux Bredoulochs Jaseroque

Jabberwocky pn
poem Jaseroque

Jack /dʒæk/ pn
pet name of John Jeannot

Jack Russell terrier n
dog breed Jack Russell terrier

Jack the Ripper pn
19th century murderer Jack l’Éventreur

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
male given name (the standard form) Jacob Jacques
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca Jacob

Jacqueline pn
female given name Jacqueline

Jade pn
female given name Jade

Jaffa pn
Jaffa Jaffa

Jaffa cake n
small, biscuit-like cake Jaffa Cake

Jahannam pn
Islamic concept of hell Jahannam

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
religion and philosophy djaïnisme jaïnisme jinisme

Jakarta pn
capital of Indonesia Jakarta Djakarta

Jalalabad pn
a city in eastern Afghanistan Jalalabad

Jamahiriya n
state of the masses (Libya) jamahiriya

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q766|country in the Caribbean Jamaïque

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language jamaïquain jamaïquaine

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
person of Jamaican descent Jamaïquain Jamaïcain

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
book of the Bible Jacques
one of two Apostles Jacques
male given name (the standard form) Jacques

James Bond pn
fictional British spy James Bond

Jammu and Kashmir pn
former princely state Jammu-et-Cachemire
portion of the territory which is governed by India Jammu-et-Cachemire

Jan Mayen pn
Norwegian territory Jan Mayen

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
feminine form of John Jeanne

Jansenism n
doctrine jansénisme

Jansenist adj
of or pertaining to Jansenism janséniste

Jansenist n
an advocate of Jansenism janséniste

January /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʊəɹi/ pn
first month of the Gregorian calendar janvier

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions Janus
moon of Saturn Janus

Jap /dʒæp/ n
alternative term for Japanese Jap

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
id=Q17|a country in East Asia Japon

Japan Socialist Party pn
Japanese political party parti socialiste japonais

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
of or relating to Japan japonais

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
person of Japan Japonais Japonaise Nippon Nippone

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
Japanese language japonais

Japanese Sign Language pn
Sign language used in Japan langue des signes japonaise

Japanese encephalitis n
viral disease encéphalite japonaise

Japanese knotweed n
Fallopia japonica renouée du Japon

Japanese macaque n
Macaca fuscata macaque japonais

Japanese yew n
Taxus cuspidata if du Japon

Japaneseness n
quality of being Japanese japonité

Japanification n
Japanification japonisation nipponisation

Japanophile /dʒəˌpæn.əʊˈfaɪl/ n
A person who loves Japan japonophile nippophile

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /dʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
strong interest in Japan japonophilie nippophilie

Japanophobia n
the fear of Japan or Japanese japonophobie

Japanophone adj
Japanese-speaking japanophone

Japanophone n
Japanese speaker japanophone

Japonism n
influence of Japanese art and culture on European art japonisme

Jasmine pn
female given name Jasmine

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
given name Jason
leader of Argonauts Jason

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
island of Indonesia Java
programming language Java

Javan adj
pertaining to the island of Java Javanais

Javan n
inhabitant of the island Java Javanais

Javan rhinoceros n
Rhinoceros sondaicus rhinocéros de Java

Javan tiger n
Panthera sondaica tigre de Java

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
person Javanais Javanaise

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
language javanais

Jeannette /dʒəˈnɛt/ pn
female given name Jeannette

Jeddah pn
city in Saudi Arabia Djeddah

Jedi /ˈdʒɛd.aɪ/ n
one of a fictional order of beings Jedi

Jehovah /dʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton Jéhovah

Jehovah's Witness n
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses témoin de Jéhovah

Jehovah's Witnesses n
denomination Témoins de Jéhovah

Jeremiah pn
book of the Bible Jérémie
biblical prophet Jérémie
male given name Jérémie

Jericho pn
city Jéricho

Jeroboam /ˌdʒɛɹəˈboʊəm/ n
bottle of wine jéroboam

Jerome pn
male given name Jérôme

Jersey /ˈdʒəːzi/ /ˈdʒɚzi/ pn
island Jersey

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
city Jérusalem

Jerusalem artichoke n
plant and tuber topinambour

Jerusalemite adj
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem hiérosolymitain hiérosolymitaine hiérosolymite

Jerusalemite n
native or resident of Jerusalem Hiérosolymitain Hiérosolymitaine Hiérosolymite

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ pn
biblical father of David Isaï

Jessica /ˈdʒɛsɪkə/ pn
a female given name Jessica

Jesuit /ˈdʒɛz(j)uɪt/ n
member of the Society of Jesus jésuite

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
the Christian Messiah Jésus

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus of Nazareth Jésus-Christ

Jesus wept interjection
expression doux Jésus

Jew /dʒuː/ n
a person with a Jewish cultural or ancestral connection Juif Juive
person of the Jewish faith juif juive

Jew's harp n
musical instrument guimbarde

Jew's harpist n
Jew's harpist guimbardiste joueur de guimbard joueuse de guimbard

Jewess n
female Jew juive

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture juif

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia Oblast autonome juif

Jewishly adv
Jewishly judaïquement

Jewry /ˈdʒuːɹi/ n
Jews in general, the Jewish population of a locale judaïcité judaïté judeïté judéité

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ n
an immoral woman Agrippine

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Biblical character Jezebel Jezebel Jézabel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
state in eastern India Jharkhand

Jiangshanian n
Jiangshanien

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
male given name Joachim

Joan of Arc pn
Jeanne d'Arc

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
biblical follower of Jesus Jeanne

Job /dʒəʊb/ pn
book of the Bible Job
biblical and qur'anic character Job

Jocasta pn
mother of Oedipus Jocaste

Jocelyn pn
female given name Jocelyne Josseline
male given name Jocelyn Josselin

Joe Average n
hypothetical average or generic individual Français moyen

Joe Bloggs pn
A personification of the general public Jean Dupont

Joe Public pn
a hypothetical average or generic member of the public Tartempion

Joe Sixpack pn
average person Bidochon

Joel lang=en pn
book of the Bible Joël
male given name Joël

Johannesburg pn
a city in South Africa Johannesburg

Johannic adj
johannique

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
fourth gospel ([[Évangile]] [[selon]]) [[Jean]] Jn
male given name - the standard or most popular form Jean
biblical persons Jean
one of the epistles of John Jean 1 2 3 Jn

John Doe n
any unknown or anonymous male person Jean Dupont Tartempion
male name used in legal documents X

John Dory n
edible marine fish dorée saint-pierre zée

John Lennon glasses n
pair of eyeglasses/spectacles with round lenses lunettes d'intellectuel petites lunettes rondes

John the Baptist pn
biblical prophet Jean le Baptiste Jean-Baptiste

Johnny /ˈdʒɑni/ /ˈdʒɒni/ pn
diminutive of John Jeannot

Jolly Roger n
skull flag pavillon noir pavillon pirate

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ n
a jinx porte-malheur

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān Jonas
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament Jonas
given name Jonas
prophet Jonas

Jonathan /ˈdʒɑnəθən/ /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ pn
biblical character Jonathan
male given name Jonathan

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
id=Q40059|river Jourdain
id=Q810|country Jordanie
male given name Jordan

Jordanian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people jordanien

Jordanian n
person Jordanien Jordanienne

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
12th sura of the Qur'an sourate Youssouf
favorite son of Jacob Joseph
husband of Virgin Mary Joseph
male given name Joseph José

Josephine /ˈdʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ pn
feminine form of Joseph Joséphine

Josephinism n
policies of Joseph II joséphisme

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃjuːə/ pn
book of the Bible Josué
male given name Josué

Joshua tree n
Yucca brevifolia arbre de Jésus

Jovian adj
pertaining to the god Jove or Jupiter jupitérien
pertaining to the planet Jupiter jovien

Joycean /ˈdʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈdʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ adj
pertaining to James Joyce or his writings joycien

Juba pn
capital of South Sudan Djouba

Judah /ˈdʒuːdə/ pn
first son of Jacob Juda
one of the Israelite tribes Juda

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
world religion judaïsme

Judaization n
Judaization judaïsation

Judaize v
judaïser

Judaizer n
Judaizer (in its multiple senses) judaïsant judaïsante

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
book of the Bible Judas
one of the Apostles Judas

Judas Iscariot pn
disciple of Jesus Judas Iscariote

Judas tree n
Cercis siliquastrum arbre de Judas arbre de Judée

Jude /ˈdʒuːd/ pn
book of the Bible Jude

Judea /dʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judea Judée

Judeo-Aramaic pn
Hebrew-influenced Aramaic languages judéo-araméen

Judges pn
book of the Bible Juges

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdəθ/ pn
female given name Judith
book of the Bible Judith
wife of Esau Judith

Julia /ˈdʒuːli.ə/ pn
female given name Julie

Julian pn
male given name Julien

Julian calendar n
calendar calendrier julien

Juliana pn
female given name Julienne

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
character in Romeo and Juliet Juliette
female given name Juliette

Julius pn
male given name Jules

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar juillet

July Monarchy pn
period of liberal constitutional monarchy in France monarchie de Juillet

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar juin

Juneau /ˈdʒunoʊ/ pn
capital of Alaska Juneau

Juno /ˈdʒunoʊ/ pn
Asteroid Junon
Roman goddess Junon

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
id=Q319|planet Jupiter
id=Q4649|god Jupiter

Jupiter mass n
Unit of mass masse de Jupiter

Jurassic pn
Jurassic period jurassique Jurassique

Juris Doctor n
professional doctorate in law docteur en droit

Justice of the Peace n
judicial officer juge de paix

Justin pn
male given name Justin

Justine pn
female given name Justine

Justus pn
male given name Just

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
peninsula Jutland

Jutlander n
native or inhabitant of Jutland Jutlandais Jutlandaise

Jèrriais /ˈʒɛɹ.i.eɪ/ pn
Romance language spoken in Jersey jersiais

K-pop n
Korean pop music K-pop pop coréenne

K2 pn
the world’s second highest mountain, located in the Tibetan Himalayas K2

KFC pn
Kentucky Fried Chicken PFK

KGB pn
Soviet KGB KGB

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
cubical stone building in Mecca Ka'ba

Kabballah pn
body of teachings kabbale

Kabul /ˈkɑːbl̩/ pn
capital of Afghanistan Kaboul

Kabyle n
person Kabyle

Kabyle pn
language kabyle

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
marked by menacing complexity kafkaïen

Kahlúa /kəˈluːə/ pn
liqueur Kahlúa

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
German Emperor empereur kaiser

Kalash n
Kalash (people) Kalash

Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
model of Russian assault rifle kalashnikov AK kalash АК-47

Kali pn
goddess Kâlî

Kaliningrad /kəˈlɪnɪnɡɹæd/ pn
Kaliningrad

Kalmyk adj
of, or pertaining to, Kalmykia kalmouk

Kalmykia pn
Kalmykia, Russia Kalmoukie

Kaluga pn
city in Russia Kalouga

Kamchatka pn
peninsula in the Russian Far East Kamtchatka

Kampuchea pn
Kampuchéa

Kan extension n
construct that generalizes the extending of a function's domain of definition extension de Kan

Kanak n
indigenous Melanesian inhabitant of New Caledonia Canaque Kanak canaque

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ pn
language kannada kannara

Kansas City /ˌkænzəˈsɪti/ [kæ̃ˈsɪɾi] pn
a large city straddling the border between Kansas and Missouri, USA Kansas City

Kanuri pn
Nilo-Saharan language kanouri

Kaqchikel pn
Mayan language cakchiquel

Karachay-Balkar pn
Turkic language karatchaï-balkar

Karachi pn
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan Karachi

Karaism /ˈkæɹə.ɪzəm/ pn
Jewish movement karaïsme

Karakalpak pn
Karakalpak language karakalpak

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
autonomous republic of Russia Carélie République de Carélie
region in Russia and Finland Carélie

Karelian pn
the language carélien

Karin pn
female given name from a Swedish form of Catherine Karine

Karlovac pn
city and municipality Karlovac

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
state in southern India Karnataka

Kashgar pn
city Kachgar Kashgar Kashi

Kashmir /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ pn
region Cachemire

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
related to Kashmir cachemiri

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ n
person Cachemiri Cachemirie

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
language cachemiri

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
of the Kashubian people and their language kachoube

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland kachoube

Kasimovian pn
subdivision of the Carboniferous period Kasimovien

Katanga pn
Katanga

Katangese adj
from, in or relating to Katanga katangais

Katangese n
inhabitant or descendant of the people of Katanga Katangais

Katharevousa /ˌkæθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ pn
purist variant of Modern Greek katharévousa

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Kathmandu Katmandou Kathmandu Kātmāndū

Katian pn
subdivision of the Ordovician period Katien

Katya pn
female given name Katia

Katyusha n
rocket launcher Katioucha

Kaunas pn
city Kaunas

Kavala pn
city Kavala

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ adj
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language kazakh kazakhe

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
a person of Kazakh descent Kazakh Kazakhe

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ pn
language kazakh

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
id=Q232|country in Central Asia Kazakhstan

Kazan pn
city in Russia Kazan

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Sweden's highest mountain Kebnekaise

Kemalism pn
Kemalist ideology kémalisme

Kemalist adj
following Kemalism kémaliste

Kemalist n
one who follows Kemalism kémaliste

Kemerovo pn
city in Siberia Kemerovo

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
US state Kentucky

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
id=Q114|country in Eastern Africa Kenya

Kenyan adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people kényan

Kenyan n
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent Kényan

Kenyan English pn
English dialect of Kenya anglais kenyan

Kepler's equation pn
mathematics équation de Kepler

Kerch pn
city Kertch

Kermodism n
genetic trait in bears kermodisme

Ket pn
language kete

Kevin /ˈkɛvɪn/ pn
male given name Kevin Kévin

Keynesian adj
pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of Keynes keynésien

Keynesianism n
economic stance keynésianisme

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
city in Russia Khabarovsk

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
city in Russia Khanty-Mansiïsk

Kharijite n
members of a reactionary Islamic sect in the 7th and 8th centuries kharidjite

Kharkiv pn
city Kharkiv Kharkov

Khartoum pn
capital of Sudan Khartoum

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe khazar

Khinalug pn
language khinalug
person Khinalug

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ adj
of or pertaining to Khmer people or their language khmer

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ pn
language khmer cambodgien

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Cambodian communist guerrilla force Khmers rouges

Khoisan /ˈkɔɪsɑːn/ /ˈkɔɪˌsɑn/ pn
language group Khoisan

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
Eastern Iranian language khotanais

Khrushchev pn
surname Khrouchtchev

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Søren Kierkegaard or his philosophy kierkegaardien

Kiev pn
Ukrainian city Kiev

Kievan Rus pn
medieval principality Rus de Kiev Rus' de Kiev

Kihnu pn
island Kihnu

Kildin Sami pn
language sami de Kildin

Kim /kɪm/ pn
Korean surname Kim

Kimbanguism pn
kimbanguisme

Kimmeridgian pn
subdivision of the Jurassic period Kimméridgien

King Arthur pn
legendary king of Britain roi Arthur

King James Version /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɜː.ʃən/ /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɝː.ʒən/ pn
1611 translation of the Bible Bible du roi Jacques

Kingdom Hall n
place where Jehovah's Witnesses meet Salle du Royaume Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

Kingdom of Belgium pn
id=Q31|official name of Belgium Royaume de Belgique

Kingdom of England pn
id=Q179876|Kingdom of England Royaume d'Angleterre

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
id=Q161885 Royaume de Grande-Bretagne

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Christian concept Royaume des cieux

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
id=Q851|official name of Saudi Arabia Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite

Kingdom of Scotland pn
id=Q230791|Kingdom of Scotland Royaume d'Écosse

Kingdom of Spain pn
id=Q29|official name of Spain Royaume d'Espagne

Kingdom of Thailand pn
id=Q869|official name of Thailand Royaume de Thaïlande

Kingdom of Yugoslavia pn
official name of Yugoslavia, 1918-1943 Royaume de Yougoslavie

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
id=Q29999|official name of the Netherlands Royaume des Pays-Bas

Kings pn
book of the Bible Rois

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Republic of Kiribati Kiribati

Kiribatian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati kiribatien

Kiribatian n
a person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent Kiribatien

Kleene star n
étoile de Kleene

Klein bottle n
closed surface bouteille de Klein

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
the language klingon

Knesset /ˈknɛsɛt/ pn
the Israeli parliament Knesset

Knidos /ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/ pn
ancient settlement in SW Asia Minor, location of Caria Cnide

Knossos pn
an archaeological site Cnossos

Kobane pn
Kobané

Koblenz pn
city in Germany Coblence

Koch's bacillus n
M. tuberculosis bacille de Koch

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
common Greek language koinè

Kola Peninsula pn
peninsula in Russia presqu'île de Kola péninsule de Kola

Komodo dragon n
large monitor lizard dragon de Komodo varan de Komodo

Komondor n
breed of dog Komondor

Komotini pn
city Komotiní

Komsomol pn
Young Communist League in the USSR Komsomol

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomolsk, towns and rural localities in Russia and Ukraine Komsomolsk
Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia Komsomolsk-sur-l'Amour

Kongo pn
Bantu language kikongo

Konkani n
person konkani

Konkani pn
language konkani

Konstanz pn
city Constance

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
id=Q18097|ancient country or both Koreas as a whole Corée

Korea Strait pn
a strait between Korea and Japan détroit de Corée

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
relating to the Korean Peninsula coréen

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
person Coréenne Coréen coréen

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
language coréen

Korean War pn
war lasting from 1950 to 1953 Guerre de Corée

Koro pn
Tibeto-Burman language koro

Kos pn
island Cos

Koschei pn
Koschei the Immortal Kochtcheï

Kosovan adj
related to Kosovo kosovar kosovare kossovien kossovienne

Kosovan n
person from Kosovo Kosovar Kosovare Kossovien Kossovienne

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ pn
disputed region in the Balkans Kosovo Cossovo

Koyraboro Senni Songhai pn
a Songhay language of Mali songhaï koyraboro senni

Košice pn
city Cassovie Košice

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkien

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
Sea monster kraken

Krasnodar pn
a city in Russia Krasnodar

Krasnoyarsk pn
city Krasnoïarsk

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
the Moscow Kremlin Kremlin

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ pn
avatar Krishna

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan Ku Klux Klan

Kuala Lumpur pn
capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
the Kuban river Kouban

Kufic adj
describing an angular form of Arabic script coufique

Kuhnian adj
of or pertaining to the philosophy of Thomas Kuhn kuhnien

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ pn
region of space in the Solar System ceinture de Kuiper

Kuiper belt object /ˈkaɪpəɹ/ n
minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt objet de la ceinture de Kuiper

Kumiko pn
Japanese female given name Kumiko

Kungurian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Kungurien

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan Kurde

Kurdish adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language kurde

Kurdish pn
language of Kurdistan kurde

Kurdistan pn
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds Kurdistan

Kurgan pn
city Kourgan

Kuril Islands pn
group of islands Îles Kouriles

Kursk pn
city in Russia Koursk

Kutenai /ˈkuːtəneɪ/ n
an indigenous people of North America kootenay

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ pn
id=Q817|country in the Middle East Koweït

Kuwaiti adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people koweïtien

Kuwaiti n
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent Koweïtien Koweïtienne

Kuwaitise v
to make Kuwaiti koweïtiser

Kven n
language kvène

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyōto, Japan Kyoto

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language kirghiz kirghize

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
member of a Turkic people Kirghiz Kirghize

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
language kirghiz

Kyrgyzstan pn
id=Q813|country in Central Asia Kirghizistan Kirghizstan

Kythira pn
Greek island Cythère

Kyushu pn
the third largest of Japan's islands Kyūshū

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg Kœnigsberg

Kırklareli /kɯɾklaɾeli/ pn
city of Turkey Kırklareli

Kŭrdzhali pn
town in Bulgaria Kardjali

L'Aquila pn
province L'Aquila
town L'Aquila

LARP /ˈlɑɹp/ /ˈlɑːp/ n
live-action role-play jeu de rôle grandeur nature jeu de rôle semi-réel

LCD n
liquid crystal display ACL

LDP pn
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan PLD

LDS adj
of or relating to Mormon church SDJ

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
light-emitting diode diode électroluminescente LED DEL

LLC n
Limited Liability Company S.A.R.L.

LLP n
limited liability partnership S.R.L.

LNG n
(petrochemistry) liquid natural gas GNL

LOB n
database large object LOB

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
expression of laughter cqcd lol mdr ptdr

LRT n
light rail transit TLR

La Mancha pn
medieval Iberian kingdom La Manche

La Niña /lɑːˈniːnjə/ n
temperature anomaly La Niña

La Paz /lɑːˈpæz/ pn
capital of Bolivia La Paz

La Pérouse Strait pn
strait détroit de La Pérouse

La Spezia /la ˈspɛtsɪ.ə/ /lɑ ˈspɛtsi.ə/ pn
city in Liguria, Italy La Spezia
province in Liguria, Italy La Spezia

La Trobe /lə ˈtɹoʊb/ /lə ˈtɹəʊb/ pn
university La Trobe

LaVeyan Satanism pn
the religion of the Church of Satan satanisme LaVeyen

Labelle pn
Labelle

Labour Party pn
British party Parti travailliste
similar party in another country parti travailliste

Lacedaemon /ˌlæsəˈdiːmən/ pn
another name of Sparta Lacédémone

Lacedaemonian adj
of, from or pertaining to Lacedaemonia lacédémonien

Lacedaemonian n
inhabitant of Lacedaemonia Lacédémonien Lacédémonienne

Lacerta pn
a constellation Lézard

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
region in the southern Peloponnese Laconie

Ladakh /ləˈdɑːk/ pn
region Ladakh

Ladin /ləˈdiːn/ pn
the Romance language ladin

Ladinian pn
subdivision of the Triassic period Ladinien

Ladino /ləˈdiːnoʊ/ /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ pn
Romance language ladino

Ladislaus pn
male given name Ladislas

Ladoga pn
a lake in Russia lac Ladoga

Lady n
aristocratic title for a woman Dame Madame

Laertes /leɪˈɜɹtiːz/ pn
the father of Odysseus Laërte

Lafontaine pn
Lafontaine

Lagid /ˈlæ.dʒɪd/ n
member of the Ptolemaic dynasty Lagide

Lagos pn
former capital of Nigeria Lagos

Lagrange point n
a point in an the orbital configuration point de Lagrange

Lagrangian function n
ifunction lagrangien

Lake Como pn
lake in Italy Lac de Côme

Lake Constance pn
Lake Lac de Constance

Lake Garda pn
lake in Italy Lac de Garde

Lake Huron pn
the lake lac Huron

Lake Michigan pn
one of the five Great Lakes lac Michigan

Lake Michigan-Huron pn
one of the Great Lakes Lac Michigan-Huron

Lake Ontario pn
the lake lac Ontario

Lake Superior pn
the lake lac Supérieur Lac Supérieur

Lake Zurich pn
lake in Switzerland Lac de Zurich

Lamarckian adj
of or pertaining to Lamarckism lamarckien

Lamarckian n
a supporter or an advocate of Lamarckism lamarckien

Lamb of God pn
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice Agneau de Dieu

Lambert /ˈlæmbɚt/ pn
male given name Lambert
surname Lambert

Lamentations pn
book of the Bible Lamentations

Lamethist adj
lamethiste

Lamia pn
city in Greece Lamia

Lampedusa pn
Italian island Lampidusa Lampédouse

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Japan pays du Soleil Levant pays du Soleil-Levant

Langhe pn
hilly territory in Piedmont Langhe Langhes

Langhian pn
subdivision of the Miocene epoch Langhien

Languedoc pn
French province Languedoc

Languedoc-Roussillon pn
region of France Languedoc-Roussillon

Lanzhou pn
a city of China Lanzhou

Lao /laʊ/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language laotien lao laotienne

Lao /laʊ/ n
person Laotienne Laotien

Lao /laʊ/ pn
language laotien

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Trojan or Argonaut Laocoon

Laodicea /ˌleɪ.ədɪˈsiːə/ pn
name of numerous Hellenistic cities Laodicée

Laos /ˈlaʊs/ pn
id=Q819|country in Southeast Asia Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Laos laotien lao laotienne

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
language laotien

Laozi pn
influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism Lao Tseu Laozi

Laplace operator n
mathematics, physics: differential operator used in modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications opérateur laplacien

Laplace transform n
function on positive real numbers transformée de Laplace

Lapland pn
region in Scandinavia Laponie

Lapointe pn
Lapointe

Lara pn
female given name Lara

Larissa /ləˈɹɪsə/ pn
the city in Greece Lárissa

Lasha pn
Lasha Lescha

Lassallism n
lassallisme

Last Judgment pn
judgment day jour du jugement jugement dernier

Last Supper pn
last meal Jesus ate with disciples Cène

Latakia pn
a city in Syria Laodicée Lattaquié

Late Latin pn
form of the Latin language bas latin latin tardif

Lateran pn
church and palace in Rome Latran

Latin /ˈlat.ɪn/ /ˈlæt.n/ adj
of the language latin
of the script latin

Latin /ˈlat.ɪn/ /ˈlæt.n/ pn
language of the ancient Romans latin

Latin America pn
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese Amérique latine

Latin American adj
Of or relating to Latin America latino-américain

Latin American n
A native or inhabitant of Latin America latino-américain latino-américaine

Latin alphabet n
the 26-letter alphabet alphabet latin

Latina pn
province Latina
town Latina

Latinist n
scholar who studies Latin latiniste

Latinity n
essence of being Latin latinité

Latinization /ˈlætɪn.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
act or process of Latinizing latinisation

Latino /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
person from Latin America latina latino

Latino-Faliscan adj
Relating to the Latin and Faliscan tongues latino-falisque

Latino-Faliscan pn
An Italic language family. latino-falisque

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
region of central Italy Latium

Latter-day Saint n
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saint des derniers jours

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
id=Q211|country Lettonie

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language letton

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ n
person pertaining to Latvia Letton Lettone

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ pn
Baltic language of Latvia letton

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
female given name Laure Laura

Laurence pn
male given name Laurent

Laurentian /lɑˈɹɛnʃən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃən/ /ləˈɹenʃən/ adj
laurentien

Laurentian /lɑˈɹɛnʃən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃən/ /ləˈɹenʃən/ n
Laurentien

Lausanne /loʊˈzæn/ /ləʊˈzæn/ pn
city Lausanne

Laval pn
City of Laval, Quebec, Canada Laval
Island of Laval, Quebec, Canada Laval
Laval, Mayenne, France Laval
Surname Laval

Lavoie pn
Lavoie

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
New Testament characters Lazare

Lazio pn
Italian region Latium

Le Chatelier's principle pn
chemical principle principe de Le Chatelier

Le Havre pn
city Le Havre

LePenism n
support of Jean-Marie Le Pen lepenisme

League of Nations pn
international organization Société des Nations

Leah pn
elder daughter of Laban Léa
given name Léa

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa tour de Pise tour penchée de Pise

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language libanais

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
A person from Lebanon Libanais Libanaise

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
id=Q822|Lebanese Republic Liban
mountain range Liban

Lebeau pn
Lebeau

Lecce pn
province Lecce
town Lecce

Lecco pn
province Lecco
town Lecco

Leeuwarden /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
city in the Netherlands Leeuwarden Leuvarde

Legion of Honor pn
Légion d’honneur

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
city in South Holland Leyde

Leipzig /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/ pn
City in Saxony, Germany Leipzig

Lena pn
Lena River Léna

Lenin pn
a Russian revolutionary and politician Lénine

Leningrad pn
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991 Léningrad

Leninism n
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin léninisme

Leninist adj
of or relating to Lenin léniniste

Leninist n
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism Léniniste

Lent /lɛnt/ n
Christian period of penitence before Easter carême

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ n
Someone with a Leo star sign Lion

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
astrological sign Lion
constellation Lion
male given name Léon Léo

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
male given name Léonard

Leonardeschi /ˌliɹ.nɑɹˈdɛ.ʃi/ /ˌlɪ.ə.nɑːˈdɛ.ʃɪ/ n
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci leonardeschi

Leonese adj
from León léonais

Leonese n
Someone from León Léonais Léonaise

Leonese pn
language léonais

Leopold pn
male given name Léopold

Lepus pn
winter constellation of the northern sky Lièvre

Lesbian adj
of the island of Lesbos lesbien

Lesbian n
native or inhabitant of the island of Lesbos Lesbien Lesbienne

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
island Lesbos

Leslie pn
female given name Leslie

Lesothan adj
of, from, or pertaining to Lesotho lesothan

Lesothan n
person Lesothan Lesothane

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
id=Q1013|country in Southern Africa Lesotho

Lesser Antilles pn
Caribbean islands Petites Antilles

Lesser Caucasus pn
mountain range Petit Caucase

Lethe /ˈliːθi/ pn
personification of oblivion Léthé

Lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ adj
of or relating to river Lethe léthéen

Letitia pn
female given name Laetitia

Leto pn
mother of Apollo Léto

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea Levant

Levantine /ˈlevəntaɪn/ adj
of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean levantin

Levantine Arabic pn
Levantine Arabic arabe levantin

Levesque pn
Lévesque

Levi /ˈliːvaɪ/ pn
third son of Jacob Lévi

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi lévite

Leviticus pn
the book of the Bible and Torah Lévitique

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdənˈdʒɑɹ/ n
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity bouteille de Leyde

Lhasa /ˈlɑːsə/ pn
Capital of Xizang (Tibet) Lhassa

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q1014|country in Western Africa Liberia

Liberian n
A person from Liberia Libérien Libérienne

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ n
Someone with a Libra star sign Balance

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
constellation Balance
astrological sign Balance

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1016|country in Northern Africa Libye

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language libyen

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ n
person Libyen Libyenne

Lie group n
analytic group that is also a smooth manifold groupe de Lie

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
id=Q347|Principality of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent Liechtensteinois

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
region Ligurie

Ligurian adj
Of or pertaining to Liguria ligurien

Ligurian pn
Gallo-Italic language ligurien

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
female given name Liliane

Lille pn
a city in France Lille

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
the capital of Peru Lima

Limassol pn
port of Cyprus Limassol

Limburg pn
province of the Netherlands or Belgium Limbourg

Limburgish pn
the Germanic language limbourgeois

Limoges pn
city in France Limoges

Limonade pn
Commune in Haiti Limonade

Limousin pn
region Limousin

Limousine pn
region of France Limousin

Linnaeus pn
Carl Linnaeus Linné

Linz pn
city Linz

Lionel pn
male given name Lionel

Lionheart pn
nickname of Richard I of England Cœur de Lion

Lisa /ˈlisə/ /ˈliːsə/ pn
female given name Lise

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
capital of Portugal Lisbonne

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q37|country Lituanie

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ adj
referring to Lithuania lituanien lithuanien

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
person from Lithuania Lituanien Lituanienne Lithuanienne Lithuanien

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ pn
language lituanien lithuanien

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
a folktale Petit Chaperon rouge
the main character in this story Petit Chaperon rouge

Little Russia pn
a historical area Petite Russie

Liverpool pn
Liverpool, England Liverpool
NY, Canada or Australia Liverpool

Livonia pn
historical region Livonie

Livonian pn
language livonien live

Livornian adj
of or from Livorno livournais

Livornian n
someone from Livorno Livournais Livournaise

Livorno /ləˈvɔɹnoʊ/ /lɪˈvɔːnəʊ/ pn
city in Italy Livourne
province of Italy Livourne

Liège pn
province in Belgium Liège

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Capital city of Slovenia Ljubljana

Local Group pn
cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way Groupe local

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way Superamas Local

Loch Ness monster pn
hypothetical creature monstre du Loch Ness

Lochkovian pn
Lochkovien

Locris pn
region of ancient Greece Locride

Lodi pn
a province of Lombardy, Italy Lodi
a town and capital of the province of Lodi Lodi

Lodz /lɒdz/ pn
city Łódź

Logroño /lɒˈɡɹɒnjəʊ/ /ləˈɡɹoʊnjoʊ/ pn
capital city of La Rioja, Spain Logroño

Loir pn
river Loir

Loire pn
river Loire

Loire-Atlantique pn
département Loire-Atlantique

Loiret pn
département Loiret

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
artificial logical language based on Loglan lojban

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
god of mischief and trickery Loki

Lombard rate n
interest rate taux lombard

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
region in northern Italy Lombardie

Lombrosian adj
lombrosien

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
in Canada London Londres
in the United Kingdom Londres
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK londonien [[de]] [[Londres]]

London Underground pn
the London underground le [[métro]] de [[Londres]]

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
person from or inhabitant of London Londonien Londonienne

Londonian adj
of or relating to London londonien

Long Island iced tea n
cocktail made with iced tea Long Island Iced Tea thé glacé Long Island

Longyearbyen pn
settlement Longyearbyen

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
British aristocratic title lord

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
God Seigneur
Jesus Seigneur

Lord of the Manor n
feudal title châtelain

Lord's Prayer pn
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples Notre Père

Lorient pn
coastal town in Morbihan Lorient

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
region west of Alsace Lorraine

Los Angeles /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈænələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
largest city in California Los Angeles

Lot /lɑt/ pn
nephew of Abraham Lot Loth

Lot-et-Garonne pn
département of France Lot-et-Garonne

Lou Gehrig's disease n
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis SLA maladie de Lou Gehrig sclérose latérale amyotrophique

Louis /lu.ɪs/ /luːɪ/ pn
male given name Louis

Louise /luːˈiːz/ pn
feminine form of Louis Louise

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
US state Louisiane

Louvain pn
Belgian city Louvain

Louvre /luvʁ/ pn
an art museum in France Louvre le musée du Louvre

Lovecraftian /lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ adj
of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author w:H.P. H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) lovecraftien

Low German pn
West Germanic language bas allemand

Low Prussian pn
Mennonite Low German bas-prussien

Low Saxon pn
language or language group bas saxon

Lower Austria pn
the northeasternmost state of Austria Basse-Autriche

Lower Canada /ˈloʊɚ ˈkænədə/ pn
Former colony Bas-Canada

Lower Saxony pn
state Basse-Saxe

Lower Sorbian pn
a Slavic language spoken in part of Brandenburg bas-sorabe

Lozère pn
département Lozère

Luang Prabang pn
city Luang Prabang

Lucas pn
surname Lucas

Lucca pn
city Lucques
province Lucques

Lucerne pn
canton Canton de Lucerne
city Lucerne

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
male given name Lucien
sophist of Syrian origin Lucien de Samosate

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12 Lucifer

Lucite pn
brand of tough transparent thermoplastic plexiglas

Lucretius pn
Roman poet and philosopher Lucrèce

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
female given name Lucie

Luddite /ˈlʌ.daɪt/ [ˈlʌ.ɾʌit] n
19th-century textile worker who destroyed machinery luddite

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordien

Ludwig's angina n
infection of the floor of the mouth angine de Ludwig

Luhansk pn
city Louhansk Lougansk

Luhansk People's Republic pn
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine République populaire de Lougansk

Lukashenko pn
surname Loukachenka Loukachenko

Luke /luk/ pn
evangelist Luc
given name Luc Lucas
gospel of Luke Luc Lucas

Lunarian n
imaginary inhabitant of the Moon Lunaire Lunarien Sélénien Sélénite

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
summer constellation of the northern sky Loup

Lusaka pn
capital of Zambia Lusaka

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
region Lusace

Lusignan /ˈluːzɪnjɒn/ n
member of a royal house of French origin Lusignan

Luso- prefix
relating to Portugal or Portuguese luso-

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
of a person, Portuguese-speaking lusophone
of a place, Portuguese-speaking lusophone

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ n
Portuguese speaker lusophone

Lutetia pn
Roman town Lutèce

Lutetian pn
Lutétien

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church luthérien

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ n
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther luthérien luthérienne

Lutheranism n
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther luthéranisme luthérianisme

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
id=Q32|country Luxembourg

Luxembourger n
person from Luxembourg Luxembourgeois Luxembourgeoise

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
pertaining to Luxembourg luxembourgeois

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ pn
language of Luxembourg luxembourgeois

Luzon pn
largest island of the Philippines Luçon

Luzon Strait pn
strait between Taiwan and Luzon détroit de Luçon

Lviv pn
Lviv Lviv

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ adj
relating to Lycia lycien

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ n
native of Lycia Lycien

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ pn
language lycien

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
biblical woman Lydie
female given name Lydie

Lydian mode n
musical mode lydien mode lydien

Lyme disease n
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia borréliose maladie de Lyme

Lynx pn
constellation Lynx

Lyons pn
a city in France Lyon

Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ pn
constellation Lyre

Löwchen n
Löwchen petit chien lion

MAC address n
Media Access Control address adresse MAC

MB n
megabyte Mo

MITI pn
Ministry of International Trade and Industry MITI

MMC pn
Montreal CMM

MOOC n
[[massive open online course|Massive Open Online Course]] CLOM

MP3 player n
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format lecteur MP3

MRSA /ˈmɚsə/ /ˈɛm.ɑɹ.ɛs.eɪ/ /ˈɛm.ɑː.ɛs.eɪ/ n
initialism or acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus SARM

MSRP n
Manufacturer's suggested retail price PDSC PDSF

MTC pn
Montreal Tramways Company MTC
Montreal Transit Commission CTM
Montreal Transit Corporation STM

MUC pn
Montreal Urban Community CUM

MUCTC pn
Montreal Urban Community Transit Commission CTCUM
Montreal Urban Community Transit Corporation STCUM

MVP n
minimum viable product produit minimum viable

Macanese n
Macanese (person) macanais macanéen

Macaoese n
Macaoese macanais macanéen

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
a city just west of Hong Kong Macao

Maccabee /ˈmæk.kəˌbi/ n
Maccabee Maccabée

Maccabees pn
Maccabées

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Macédoine
id=Q81734|region of northern Greece Macédoine
id=Q83958|ancient kingdom Macédoine
id=Q103251|modern geographical region Macédoine

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
of Macedonia or its people or language macédonien

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
person from Macedonia macédonien macédonienne

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ pn
Slavic language of Macedonia macédonien

Macerata pn
province Macerata
town Macerata

Machiavellian /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɒk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods machiavélique
related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli machiavélien

Machiavellianism n
philosophy machiavélisme
ruthless, duplicitous behavior machiavélisme
political maneuver machiavélisme

Macron /mæˈkɹɒn/ pn
surname Macron

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
id=Q1019|country in Southern Africa Madagascar

Madagascar buzzard n
Buteo brachypterus buse de Madagascar

Madeira /məˈdɪəɹ.ə/ n
wine madère

Madeira /məˈdɪəɹ.ə/ pn
island and autonomous region Madère

Madeiran n
someone from Madeira Madéran Madérien Madériote Madérois

Madhya Pradesh pn
Madhya Pradesh, India Madhya Pradesh

Madras pn
city Madras

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
capital of Spain Madrid

Madrilenian adj
of Madrid madrilène

Madrilenian n
Someone from Madrid Madrilène

Mafioso n
mafieux mafieuse

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ pn
female given name Madeleine

Magdeburg pn
city Magdebourg

Magellanic Cloud n
galaxy nuage de Magellan

Magellanic penguin n
Penguin manchot de Magellan

Maggie /mæɡi/ pn
female given name Maguy Margot

Maghreb pn
region in Africa Maghreb

Maghrebi adj
of or relating to the Maghreb maghrébin

Maghrebi n
native of the Maghreb Maghrébin Maghrébine

Magi /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ pn
the wise men who gave gifts to Jesus Rois mages

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡ.nə ˈkɑː.tə/ /ˌmæɡ.nə ˈkɑːɹ.tə/ pn
Magna Carta Magna Carta

Magna Graecia pn
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily Grande Grèce Grande-Grèce

Magnesian /mæɡˈniʒən/ n
inhabitant or a resident of Magnesia Magnesenne Magnesien

Magnon pn
Magnon

Maharashtrian adj
of or pertaining to Maharashtra maharashtrien

Maharashtrian n
native or resident of Maharashtra maharashtrien

Mahdi /ˈmɑːdi/ pn
a leader in Islamic eschatology, who, it is believed, will appear and restore peace and justice before the end of the world. from 17th c mahdi

Mahorais n
person from Mayotte Mahorais

Mahoran adj
from Mayotte mahorais

Maillard reaction /maɪˈjɑː(ɹ) ɹiˈækʃən/ n
condensation reaction of an amino acid réaction de Maillard

Maimonides /maɪˈmɑnədiz/ pn
medieval Jewish philosopher Maïmonide

Main pn
river in southern Germany Main

Main Street pn
generic name of a primary street rue principale

Maine /mɛːn/ pn
province in France Maine
US State Maine

Mainer n
native or inhabitant of the State of Maine Mainois Mainoise mainois

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate Mayence

Majesty /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/ pronoun
term of address for royalty and imperiality majesté

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ pn
island Majorque

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑ.ke/ pn
id=Q233674|creator deity Make-Make
id=Q604|dwarf planet Makemake

Makhachkala pn
capital of Dagestan, Russia Makhatchkala

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
book of the Bible Malachie
minor prophet Malachie
male given name Malachie

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ adj
pertaining to Madagascar malgache

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
person Malgache malgache

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ pn
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language malgache

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
id=Q1020|Republic of Malawi Malawi

Malawian n
A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent Malawien Malawite

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
of the Malay people malais
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language malais
of or pertaining to Malaysia|Malaysian malais

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
Malay person Malais Malaise

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
the Malay language malais

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
language malayalam

Malayan night heron n
Gorsachius melanolophus bihoreau malais

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
id=Q833|country in Southeast Asia Malaisie

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ n
a native of Malaysia Malaisien Malaisienne

Maldives /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
id=Q826|country in South Asia Maldives

Maldivian n
person Maldivais Maldivien Maldivois

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
id=Q912|a country in Western Africa Mali

Malian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people malien

Malian n
A person from Mali or of Malian descent Malien

Mallarméan /ˌmalɑːˈmeɪən/ adj
of or relating to Stéphane Mallarmé mallarméen

Malmö /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
city in Sweden Malmö Malmoe

Malpighian adj
of, relating to, or discovered by Marcello Malpighi malpighien

Malrucian adj
malrucien

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
id=Q233|republic Malte
island Malte
Malte

Malta Island pn
the largest island of Malta Malte

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ adj
pertaining to Malta or its language maltais

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ n
breed of dog bichon maltais
inhabitant of Malta Maltaise Maltais

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ pn
language of Malta maltais

Maltese cross n
cross croix de Malte

Malukus pn
Indonesian archipelago Moluques

Malé pn
capital of the Maldives Malé

Mamoudzou pn
capital of Mayotte Mamoudzou

Man pn
genus Homo Homme

Manama pn
the capital city of Bahrain Manama

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ adj
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language mandchou
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people mandchou

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ n
person of Manchuria Mandchou Mandchoue

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ pn
language mandchou

Manchukuo pn
state in Manchuria Mandchoukouo

Manchuria pn
Manchuria Mandchourie

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ adj
related or pertaining to Manchester, England mancunien mancunienne

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ n
person raised or living in the city of Manchester, England Mancunien Mancunienne

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ pn
mandarin

Mandopop n
Mandarin pop music mandopop

Mangalore pn
city in western India Mangalore

Mangarevan pn
the Polynesian language mangarévien

Manhattan /mænˈhæt.ən/ [mənˈhætⁿn̩] pn
borough Manhattan

Manichaeism /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
religion manichéisme

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
capital of the Philippines Manille

Manila hemp n
the fibre of the abaca abaca chanvre de Manille

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur, India Manipur

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Province in western Canada Manitoba

Manitoban adj
of Manitoba manitobain

Manitoban n
a native Manitobain Manitobaine

Mantua pn
city Mantoue
province Mantoue

Manx /meɪŋks/ /mæŋks/ adj
relating to the Isle of Man and/or its people mannois

Manx /meɪŋks/ /mæŋks/ n
a Manx person Mannois Mannoise

Manx Gaelic pn
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man mannois manxois

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
mammal chat Manx

Manxman n
a man from the Isle of Man Mannois

Manzonian adj
of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni manzonien

Manzonian n
follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni manzonien manzonienne

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong maoïsme

Maoist adj
of Maoism maoïste

Maoist n
Maoist advocate maoïste

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori maori maorie

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ n
member of the people of New Zealand Maori Maorie

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ pn
language of the Māori maori
indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand maori

Maple Leaf pn
Unifolié

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ adj
pertaining to Maharashtra or its language marathe

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
people of Maharashtra Marathe marâthî

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ pn
language of Maharashtra marathe marathi

Marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ pn
town in Greece Marathon

Marceau pn
Marceau

Marcel /mɑɹˈsɛl/ /mɑːˈsɛl/ pn
male given name Marcel

Marcella pn
female given name Marcelle

Marcellus pn
male given name Marcel

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
third month of the Gregorian calendar mars

Marche pn
region of central Italy Marches

Marcionism /ˈmɑːʃənɪz(ə)m/ n
early Christian teaching marcionisme

Marcius pn
a Roman nomen gentile Marcius

Marechal's test pn
réaction de Maréchal

Margaret pn
female given name Marguerite

Marian adj
relating to Virgin Mary marial

Marian pn
Female given name Marianne

Mariana Trench pn
trench in the North Pacific Ocean Fosse des Mariannes

Marina pn
female given name Marina

Marinid n
a member of a dynasty of Zenata Berber descent that ruled Morocco from the 13th to the 15th century Mérinide

Mariolatry n
worship of Mary mariolâtrie

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ adj
of or pertaining to these organizations or their members mariste

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ n
member of any of several Roman Catholic organizations named after the Virgin Mary Mariste

Marius pn
male given name Marius

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
book of the Bible Marc
male given name Marc
the Evangelist Marc

Markham pn
city in Ontario Markham

Marlene pn
female given name Marlène

Marne pn
river Marne
département Marne

Marotiri pn
Island in French Polynesia Îlots de Bass

Marrakech pn
city in Morocco Marrakech

Marranic adj
marranique

Marranism pn
marranisme

Marrano /məˈɹɑːnəʊ/ n
Iberian Jew who practised Judaism in secret marrane

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
id=Q111|planet Mars
id=Q112|god of war Mars
brand of chocolate bar Mars

Marseillais n
Marseillais

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
the French national anthem Marseillaise

Marseille soap n
kind of hard soap savon de Marseille

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
city in France Marseille

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
id=Q709|Republic of the Marshall Islands îles Marshall Îles Marshall

Marshallese pn
language marshallais

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
female given name Marthe
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary Marthe

Martial pn
male given name Martial

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
pertaining to the planet Mars martien martienne

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars Martien Martienne martien martienne

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
language martien

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
given name Martin

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
female given name Martine Martina

Martinican adj
From Martinique martiniquais

Martinican n
A person from Martinique Martiniquais

Martinique pn
Department of Martinique Martinique

Marx pn
surname Marx

Marxian adj
of or pertaining to Karl Marx and his ideas marxien marxiste

Marxism n
ideology marxisme
philosophy marxisme

Marxism-Leninism pn
communist ideological stream marxisme-léninisme

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
following Marxism marxiste

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ n
one who follows Marxism Marxiste

Marxologist n
marxologue

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
female given name Marie
biblical mother of Jesus Marie

Mary Jane n
slang for marijuana Marie-Jeanne
type of shoe baby

Mary Jane pn
double given name Marie-Jeanne

Mary Magdalene pn
female disciple of Jesus Marie-Madeleine

Mascarene Islands pn
islands Mascareignes

Masovia pn
Region of Poland Mazovie Masovie

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service messe

Massa Carrara pn
province Massa e Carrara

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
a state of the United States of America Massachusetts

Massif Central pn
area Massif central

Masuria pn
an area in northeastern Poland Mazurie

Matera pn
province Matera
town Matera

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
female given name, cognates and transliterations Mathilde

Matsuyama pn
a city of Japan Matsuyama

Matt pn
Transliterations of the surname Matthieu

Matterhorn pn
mountain Cervin

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
biblical disciple Matthieu
gospel of Matthew Matthieu
male given name Matthieu Mathieu

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
male given name Matthias
the Apostle replacing Judas Matthias

Maud pn
given name Maud

Maundy Thursday pn
Thursday before Easter Jeudi saint

Mauretania Caesariensis /ˌmɔɹɪˈteɪniə siˌzɑɹiˈɛnzɪs/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪnɪə sɪˌzɑːɹɪˈɛnsɪs/ pn
northwest-African province of the Roman Empire Maurétanie Césarienne

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
male given name Maurice

Mauricie pn
Mauricie

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
id=Q1025|Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mauritanie

Mauritanian adj
Mauritanian mauritanien

Mauritanian n
Mauritanian person Mauritanien Mauritanienne

Mauritian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture mauricien

Mauritian n
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent Mauricien Mauricienne

Mauritian Creole pn
creole language of Mauritius créole mauricien

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
id=Q1027|country Maurice
given name Maurice
island Maurice île Maurice

Mauser n
firearm Mauser

Maximilian pn
male given name Maximilien

May /meɪ/ pn
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar mai

Mayenne pn
département Mayenne

Maykop pn
city in Russia Maïkop

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte Mayotte

Mazanderani adj
pertaining to Mazandaran masanique

Mazzinian adj
mazzinien

McCarthyism pn
intense opposition to Communism maccarthysme

McDonald's pn
fast-food restaurant MacDo McDonald's

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
apple tree and fruit variety McIntosh

Meaco pn
medieval name for Kyoto Meaco

Mecca pn
city in Saudi Arabia La Mecque

Mechelen /ˈmɛkələn/ pn
city Malines

Mecklenburg pn
region of Germany Mecklembourg

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
one of the component states of Germany Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medieval Latin pn
language latin médiéval

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it méditerranéen

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ pn
region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea Bassin méditerranéen Monde méditerranéen

Mediterranean Sea pn
the sea between Europe and Africa Méditerranée Mer Méditerranée

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ pn
one of the Gorgons Méduse

Megalesian adj
pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele mégalésien

Megam pn
the Sino-Tibetan language megam

Megan /ˈmɛɡən/ pn
female given name Mégane

Meganticois adj
adjective méganticois
noun Méganticois

Megaric adj
of, from, or pertaining to, Megara mégarique

Megleno-Romanian pn
language mégléno-roumain

Mekong pn
river in Asia Mékong

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
part of Oceania Mélanésie

Melanesian n
person living in or coming from Melanesia Mélanésien Mélanésienne

Melanie pn
female given name Mélanie

Melbourne /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ /ˈmɛlbn̩/ pn
city in Australia Melbourne

Melchizedek /melˈkɪzədek/ pn
king and priest Melchisédek

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
female given name Mélissa

Melk pn
city of Austria Melk

Melkite /ˈmɛlkʌɪt/ n
an Eastern Christian who adhered to the doctrines agreed by the Councils of Ephesus and Chalcedon melchite melkite

Melody pn
female given name Mélodie

Memnon pn
Ethiopian king and warrior Memnon

Memphis /ˈmemfɪs/ pn
city of ancient Egypt Memphis

Mencius pn
Chinese philosopher Mencius

Mende pn
language mendé

Mendelian adj
of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics mendélien

Mendelssohnian adj
relating to Mendelssohn mendelssohnien

Menelaus /ˌmɛnɪˈleɪəs/ pn
the king of Mycenaean Sparta Ménélas

Mennonite adj
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es) mennonite

Mennonite n
a group of churches or denominations (the Mennonites) mennonitisme
a member of such a church or denomination or a person with a Mennonite heritage mennoniste mennonite

Mennonitism n
the beliefs and practices of Mennonites mennonitisme

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
constellation Table

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement menchevik

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪ.ˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Devil to whom Faust sold his soul Méphistophélès

Merc n
Merco

Mercurian n
someone from Mercury Mercurien Mercurienne

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
id=Q1150|Roman god Mercure
id=Q308|planet Mercure

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
surname Merkel

Merlin pn
Wizard in Arthurian legend Merlin

Meroitic adj
describing the language once used in Meroë méroïtique

Merovingian /ˌmeɹəˈvɪndʒɪən/ adj
of or relating to the dynasty mérovingien

Merovingian /ˌmeɹəˈvɪndʒɪən/ n
Salian Frankish dynasty Mérovingien

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year joyeux Noël et bonne année !

Mersch pn
city Mersch

Mesolithic n
Mesolithic period mésolithique

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
region between Euphrates and Tigris Mésopotamie

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia mésopotamien

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ n
person from Mesopotamia Mésopotamien Mésopotamienne

Mesozoic adj
of era from 230 to 65 milion years ago mésozoïque

Mesozoic pn
Mesozoic era Mésozoïque

Messiah pn
(Christianity) Jesus Messie

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar messidor

Messina /mɛˈsiːnə/ pn
province Messine
town Messine

Messinian pn
Messinien

Methodism n
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley méthodisme

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ adj
of or relating to Methodism méthodiste

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ pn
a member of the Methodist Church méthodiste

Methuselah pn
Biblical character Mathusalem

Metis /meɪˈtiː(s)/ pn
in Greek mythology Métis
satellite of Jupiter Métis

Metonic cycle n
cycle métonique

Metz pn
the capital city of the région of Lorraine Metz

Meuse pn
river Meuse

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
of or pertaining to Mexico mexicain mexicaine

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent Mexicain Mexicaine

Mexican Spanish pn
Mexican dialect of Spanish espagnol mexicain

Mexican duck n
Anas diazi canard du Mexique

Mexican hairless /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən ˈhɛə.ləs/ n
Dog of that breed. xoloitzcuintle

Mexican hand tree n
arbre à la main

Mexican jumping bean n
seed of a Sebastiania shrub with a hatched moth larva pois sauteur

Mexican marigold n
Tagetes erecta rose d'Inde

Mexican wave n
A phenomenon at sports events hola ola

Mexicanness n
quality of being Mexican mexicanité

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
id=Q96|country Mexique

Mexico City pn
capital of Mexico Mexico

Mi'kmaq [ˈmɪkmæk] pn
language micmac

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
city in Florida, United States Miami

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
book of the Bible Michée
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 Michée
Biblical character: minor prophet and author Michée
male given name Michée

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
archangel Michel
male given name Michel Michaël

Michaela pn
feminine form of Michael Michèle Michelle

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪ.kəˈlæn.d͡ʒɪ.loʊ/ pn
Italian artist Michel-Ange

Michif pn
language of the Metis mitchif métchif

Mickey Mouse pn
Disney character Mickey Mouse

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
id=Q702|country Micronésie

Micronesian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people micronésien

Micronesian n
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent Micronésien Micronésienne

Microscopium pn
faint constellation of the southern spring sky Microscope

Microsoftian adj
relating to Microsoft microsoftien

Midas /ˈmaɪ.dəs/ pn
Greek mythology Midas

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
historical period Moyen Âge

Middle Breton pn
Extinct Brittonic language breton moyen

Middle Cornish pn
the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall moyen cornique

Middle Dutch pn
the Middle Dutch language moyen néerlandais

Middle East pn
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa Moyen-Orient

Middle English pn
Middle English moyen anglais

Middle French pn
Middle French moyen français

Middle High German pn
Middle High German moyen haut-allemand

Middle Irish pn
the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland moyen irlandais

Middle Kingdom pn
nickname for China Empire du Milieu
Egypt in the 12th and 13th dynasties Moyen Empire

Middle Norwegian pn
Middle Norwegian moyen norvégien

Middle-earth pn
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set Terre du Milieu

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
city and capital Milan
province Milan

Milanese adj
pertaining to Milan milanais

Milanese n
native or inhabitant of Milan Milanais Milanaise

Mileikowsky pn
surname Meleikowsky

Milky Way pn
galaxy Voie lactée
light in night sky voie lactée Voie lactée

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
surname meaning "a miller" Meunier Dumoulin

Mimas pn
moon of Saturn Mimas

Min Bei pn
Chinese language minbei

Min Nan pn
the language Minnan

Minerva /mɪˈnəː.və/ /mɪˈnɝ.və/ pn
goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, and the arts Minerve

Minnesotan /ˌmɪnəˈsoʊtən/ n
person from Minnesota habitant

Minorca pn
An island of Spain Minorque

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
capital of Belarus Minsk

Miocene pn
Miocene epoch Miocène

Mira pn
star Mira

Miranda pn
moon of Uranus Miranda

Mirandese pn
Romance language mirandais

Miriam pn
female given name Myriam
sister of Moses and Aaron Miryam

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
title mademoiselle madame

Mississauga /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɔː.ɡə/ pn
city Mississauga

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
river Mississippi
state Mississippi

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
US state Missouri
river Missouri

Mistralian adj
of or relating to the Mistralian norm mistralien

Mithridates pn
ancient male given name Mithridate

Miyako pn
Language miyako

Mizar pn
binary star in the constellation Ursa Major Mizar

Mjollnir pn
the hammer of Thor, Thor's hammer Mjollnir Mjollnir Mjolnir

Mnemosyne /nɨˈmɒsɨni/ pn
Titaness Mnémosyne

Modena pn
city Modène
province Modène

Modern Greek pn
Modern Greek néo-grec

Modern Standard Arabic pn
Modern Standard Arabic arabe standard moderne fous-ha

Moebius syndrome n
disorder syndrome de Moebius syndrome de Möbius

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ pn
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans Mésie

Mogadishu pn
capital city Mogadiscio

Mogilev pn
city Moguilev

Mohammedan adj
Muslim, Islamic mahométan

Mohammedan n
Muslim mahométan

Mohawk n
hairstyle crête iroquoise

Moira /ˈmɔɪɹə/ pn
personification of fate Moire

Moksha pn
language mokcha

Moldavian n
inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova Moldave

Moldavian pn
language moldave

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
id=Q217|country Moldavie République de Moldavie

Molieresque adj
reminiscent of Molière moliéresque

Molise /mɔˈli.zeɪ/ pn
region of Italy Molise

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
simple incendiary bomb cocktail Molotov

Moluccas /məˈlʌkəz/ pn
Moluques

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ pn
painting by Leonardo da Vinci Joconde

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
id=Q235|country in Europe Monaco
capital city Monaco

Monastir pn
former name of Bitola in Macedonia Bitola

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ adv
on Monday lundi

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
day of the week lundi

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
id=Q711|Central Asian country Mongolie

Mongolian adj
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures mongol mongole

Mongolian n
native or inhabitant of Mongolia Mongol Mongole
person of Mongoloid physical type mongol
language of Mongolia mongol

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
female given name Monique

Monoceros pn
winter constellation of the northern sky Licorne

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature monophysite

Monopoly money n
strange-looking foreign currency billet de Monopoly

Mons pn
city Mons

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope Monseigneur

Mont Blanc /ˌmɑn ˈblɑŋk/ /ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃(k)/ pn
the highest mountain in Europe Mont-Blanc mont Blanc

Montagnais pn
Algonquian language montagnais

Montanism /ˈmɒntənɪz(ə)m/ n
the doctrines of a heretical sect of the second to fifth centuries in Asia Minor, who held millenarian beliefs montanisme

Montanist n
a follower of Montanism montaniste

Monte Carlo pn
a part of Monaco Monte-Carlo

Montego Bay pn
city Montego Bay

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
person from Montenegro Monténégrin Monténégrine

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈnɛ.ɡɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
id=Q236|country in Europe Monténégro

Monterey cypress n
tree native to California cyprès de Lambert cyprès de Monterey

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ pn
capital of Uruguay Montevideo

Montferrat /ˌmɒntfəˈɹat/ pn
territory of Piedmont, Italy Montferrat

Montpellier pn
a city in France Montpellier

Montreal /ˌmɑn.tɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒn.tɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmʌn.tɹiːˈɒl/ pn
a city in Quebec Montréal
an island in Quebec Montréal

Montreal melon n
muskmelon from Montreal, QC, Can. melon de Montréal

Montreal steak spice n
assaisonnement à bifteck de Montreal assaisonnement à steak de Montréal épices à bifteck de Montreal épices à steak de Montréal

Montrealer n
one of Montreal Montréalais Montréalaise

Montserrat /mɒntsəˈɹæt/ pn
island Montserrat

Montserratian n
person from Montserrat Montserratien Montserratienne

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ adj
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants monégasque

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ n
a native or inhabitant of Monaco Monégasque

Moon pn
id=Q405|sole natural satellite of the Earth Lune lune

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people Maure
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain Maure

Moore's law pn
empirical observation loi de Moore

Moorish /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Moors mauresque
of or pertaining to architecture of Moors in Spain mauresque

Mopsuestia pn
ancient city Mopsuestie

Moravia pn
historical region Moravie

Moravian adj
pertaining to Moravia morave

Moravian n
member of the Moravian Church frère morave
person from Moravia Morave

Morbihan pn
département Morbihan

Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
a Biblical character in the Book of Esther Mardochée

Mordovia pn
republic of Russia Mordovie

Morea pn
historical name for the modern Peloponnese Morée

Morgan /ˈmɔɹɡən/ pn
female given name Morgane

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
half-sister of King Arthur Morgane Morgane la fée fée Morgane

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr mormon

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
ancient prophet Mormon

Mormonism pn
religious aspects of the Latter-day Saint movement mormonisme

Morning Star pn
planet Venus as seen around dawn étoile du matin

Moroccan adj
pertaining to Morocco marocain Marocain

Moroccan n
person from Morocco Marocain Marocaine

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
id=Q1028|country Maroc

Moron pn
Commune in Haiti Moron

Moroni pn
Book of Mormon prophet and leader Moroni

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams Morphée

Morris column n
pillar for advertisements colonne Morris

Morse code pn
character code code Morse alphabet Morse

Mosaic adj
Of or relating to Moses or the Torah mosaïque

Moscovian n
subdivision of the Carboniferous period Moscovien

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ pn
capital city of Russia Moscou

Moselle pn
River Moselle

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
the biblical patriarch Moïse

Moses basket n
basket moïse

Most High pn
title of God Très-Haut

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
city Mossoul

Mother Earth pn
personification of Earth Terre-Mère

Mother Nature pn
the personification of Nature and the Earth's biosphere as a woman Mère Nature

Mother Russia pn
national personification of Russia Mère Russie

Mother Teresa pn
nun mère Teresa

Mother's Day n
a day in honor of mothers fête des Mères

Mount Everest pn
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas mont Everest

Mount of Olives pn
mountain ridge mont des Oliviers montagne des Oliviers

Moutai pn
a kind of Chinese liquor maotai maotaijiu

Mozambican n
person from Mozambique or of Mozambican descent Mozambicain Mozambicaine

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
id=Q1029|country in Southern Africa Mozambique

Mozartian adj
of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart mozartien

Mr /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
abbreviation of Mister M.

Mr. and Mrs. n
Title of a married couple M. et Mme

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
title before woman's name Madame Mme

Mrs. Claus pn
Wife of Santa Claus mère Noël

Mrs. Watanabe pn
personification of the Japanese housewife speculators Madame Watanabe

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
the martial art/sport muay thaï

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
non-magical person moldu moldue non-magique

Mughal Empire pn
empire Empire moghol

Muhammad pn
the prophet who introduced Islam Mahomet

Muhu pn
island Muhu

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Bombay

Munich /mjuːnɪk/ pn
capital of Bavaria Munich

Munsee pn
Eastern Algonquian language munsee

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenia Munténie

Murad pn
male given name Mourad

Murasugi sum n
union of a finite sequence of surfaces taken over a disk somme de Murasugi
union of links somme de Murasugi

Murcia pn
city Murcie
community Murcie

Muriel /ˈmjʊəɹɪ.əl/ pn
female given name Muriel Murielle

Murmansk pn
city Mourmansk

Murphy's law pn
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will loi de Murphy

Musa pn
male given name Moussa

Musca pn
constellation Mouche

Muscat pn
capital city Mascate

Muscatian adj
Of or relating to Muscat mascatais

Muscatian n
Someone from Muscat Mascatais

Muscovian adj
relating to Muscovy moscovien

Muscovian n
descendant of the people of Muscovy Moscovien

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
Relating to Moscow moscovite

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
resident of Moscow Moscovite moscovite

Muscovy pn
Grand Duchy of Moscow Moscovie

Muscovy duck n
duck canard de Barbarie canard musqué

Muse /mjuːz/ n
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts Muse muse

Muslim /ˈmʌsləm/ adj
relating to believers of Islam musulman

Muslim /ˈmʌsləm/ n
believer of Islam musulman musulmane

Mustafa pn
male given name Moustapha

Mwotlap pn
language mwotlap

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
id=Q836|Southeast Asian country Myanmar Birmanie

Mykonos pn
island Myconos Mykonos

Mysia /ˈmɪsɪə/ /ˈmɪʒə/ pn
ancient region Mysie

Mytilene pn
another name for Lesbos Mytilène
capital of Lesbos Mytilène

Málaga /ˈmæləɡə/ pn
port and city in Andalusia Malaga

Mérida pn
Spanish city Mérida

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
one-sided surface ruban de Möbius

Mössbauer effect n
emission and absorption effet Mössbauer

Münchausen syndrome n
a psychiatric disorder syndrome de Münchhausen

N numeral
north N

N'Djamena /əndʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
capital city of Chad Ndjamena N'Djamena N’Djaména

NAND n
binary operator NON-ET

NASA pn
National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
North Atlantic Treaty Organization OTAN

NB pn
New Brunswick NB

NDP pn
New Democratic Party NPD

NGO n
non-governmental organization ONG

NHL pn
National Hockey League LNH

NOR n
NOT OR NON-OU

NOT n
NOT NON

NP-complete adj
both NP and NP-hard NP-complet

NP-completeness n
state of being NP-complete NP-complétude

NP-hard adj
hard NP-dur

Nablus pn
Nablus Naplouse

Nadia pn
female given name Nadia

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
id=Q44302|region in South Caucasus Haut-Karabagh Artsakh Haut-Karabakh

Nagykanizsa ˈnɒckɒniʒɒ pn
town in Hungary Nagykanizsa

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
language nahuatl

Nahum pn
book of the Bible Nahum

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
capital of Kenya Nairobi

Naissaar pn
island in northern Estonia Naissaar

Nakba pn
Nakba nakba

Nakhichevan pn
historically an Armenian region, currently a landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan Nakhitchevan

Nakhodka pn
city in Russia Nakhodka

Nalchik pn
city in Russia Naltchik

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1030|Republic of Namibia Namibie

Namibian n
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent Namibien Namibienne

Namur pn
city Namur
province Namur

Nantes pn
a city in west France Nantes

Naomi /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
Biblical character Noémi
female given name Noémie

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
city in Italy Naples
province in Italy Naples

Naples yellow n
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate jaune d'antimoine jaune de Naples

Napoleon pn
Napoleon Bonaparte Napoléon
male given name Napoléon

Narcissus pn
mythical youth Narcisse

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
a fictional land Narnia

Naruto pn
Japanese city Naruto

Narva pn
City in Estonia Narva

Naryan-Mar pn
city in Russia Narian-Mar

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
capital of the Bahamas Nassau

Nasserism n
an Arab nationalist political ideology based on the thinking of the former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nassérisme

Nasserist n
a proponent of Nasserism nassériste

Natalie pn
female given name Nathalie

Natasha /nəˈtɑʃə/ pn
female given name Natacha

Nathan /ˈneɪθən/ pn
male given name Nathan
biblical prophet Nathan

Nathanael pn
biblical Apostle Nathanaël
male given name Nathanaël

National Assembly pn
national legislature Assemblée nationale

National Convention pn
assembly holding executive power during the French Revolution Convention nationale

National Socialism n
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP national-socialisme

Nativity pn
birth of Jesus Nativité

Natterer's slaty antshrike n
bird batara de Natterer

Natufian adj
relating to a Mesolithic-era people natoufien

Natufian n
someone of, or pertaining to, the Natufian culture Natoufien Natoufienne

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
id=Q697|Republic of Nauru Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] adj
pertaining to Nauru nauruan

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] n
person from Nauru Nauruan Nauruane

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ n
person Navajo

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
language navajo

Navarre /nəˈvɑː/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
autonomous community of Spain Navarre

Navarrese adj
from Navarre navarrais

Navarrese n
someone from Navarre Navarrais

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
capital of Myanmar Naypyidaw

Nazarbayev pn
surname Nazarbaïev

Nazarene adj
Of or pertaining to Nazareth or its people nazaréen
Of or pertaining to the Church of the Nazarene nazaréen

Nazarene n
A person from Nazareth Nazaréen
A member of the Church of the Nazarene Nazaréen

Nazarene pn
epithet of Jesus Christ Nazaréen

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazareth Nazareth

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism nazi naziste

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
member of the Nazi party Nazi fasciste

Nazianzus lang=en pn
Town in the region of Cappadocia Nazianze

Nazification n
nazification

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP nazisme

Neanderthal /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen homme de Néandertal

Neapolitan adj
ice cream tranche napolitaine
pertaining to Naples napolitain

Neapolitan n
inhabitant or resident of Naples Napolitain Napolitaine

Neapolitan pn
language of Naples, Italy napolitain

Near East pn
region in Asia Proche-Orient

Nearctic adj
relating to the Neartcic ecozone néarctique

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
a desert in southern Israel Néguev

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
person with dark skin nègre

Negrophobia n
the fear, hate or dislike of Black people négrophobie

Negros pn
island Île du Negros

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
book of the Bible Néhémie
male given name Néhémie

Nelson's elk n
wapiti subspecies cerf wapiti

Neman pn
river to the Baltic Sea Niémen

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
mythical lion of Nemea Lion de Némée

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Greek goddess of retribution Némésis

Nenets pn
language nénètse

Neo pn
male given name Néo

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to the New Stone Age néolithique

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
the New Stone Age Néolithique néolithique

Neoplatonic adj
of or pertaining to Neoplatonism néoplatonicien

Nepal /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
id=Q837|Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Népal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
pertaining to Nepal népalais népalaise

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
person Népalais Népalaise

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
language népalais

Neptune /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
id=Q332|eighth planet of the solar system Neptune
id=Q3954|Roman god of the ocean Neptune

Nero /ˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 Néron

Neronian /nɪˈɹəʊnɪən/ adj
pertaining to Nero néronien

Nessie pn
nickname for the Loch Ness monster Nessie
female given name Nessie

Nestorian adj
related to the teachings of Nestorius nestorien

Nestorian n
A member of a "Nestorian" church nestorien nestorienne

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ n
someone from the Netherlands Néerlandais Néerlandaise

Netherlands /ˈnɛ.ðə.ləndz/ /ˈnɛ.ðɚ.ləndz/ adj
pertaining to the Netherlands hollandais néerlandais

Netherlands /ˈnɛ.ðə.ləndz/ /ˈnɛ.ðɚ.ləndz/ pn
Pays-Bas Hollande

Netherlands Antilles pn
former autonomous territory Antilles néerlandaises

Neuchâtel pn
city Neuchâtel

Neustria /ˈnjuːstɹɪə/ pn
western part of the Frankish empire Neustrie

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑdə/ pn
US state Nevada

New Age n
a modern spiritual and religious movement Nouvel-Âge

New Britain pn
island Nouvelle-Bretagne

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
province in eastern Canada Nouveau-Brunswick

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
overseas territory of France Nouvelle-Calédonie

New Caledonian adj
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia néo-calédonien

New Caledonian n
person from New Caledonia Néo-Calédonien

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
capital of India New Delhi Nouvelle-Delhi

New Democrat n
member of the New Democratic Party Nouveau démocrate

New Democratic adj
of the New Democratic Party Nouveau démocratique

New Democratic Party pn
party Nouveau Parti démocratique

New England pn
six states of the United States Nouvelle-Angleterre

New Guinea pn
large island Nouvelle Guinée Nouvelle-Guinée

New High German pn
modern German language haut-allemand moderne

New Ireland pn
island Nouvelle-Irlande

New Latin pn
Latin after the Middle Ages néo-latin néolatin

New Mexico /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.si.koʊ/ pn
US State Nouveau-Mexique

New Orleans /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ pn
city La Nouvelle-Orléans

New South Wales pn
one state of Australia Nouvelle-Galles-du-Sud

New Taiwan dollar n
currency of Taiwan nouveau dollar de Taïwan

New Testament pn
second half of the Christian Bible Nouveau Testament

New World pn
North America and South America Nouveau Monde

New World Order pn
vision for the world Nouvel Ordre Mondial

New World monkey n
families of primates found in Central and South America singe du Nouveau Monde

New Year n
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following le jour de l'an le nouvel an nouvel an

New Year's Day n
holiday occurring on January 1st Nouvel An jour de l'an

New Year's Eve pn
holiday on December 31st Saint-Sylvestre

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
vow one makes for the coming year bonne résolution

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nuː ˈjɔɹk/ adj
of a style, particularly of food, originating in New York new-yorkais new-yorkaise

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nuː ˈjɔɹk/ pn
state New York [[État]] [[de]] [[New York]]

New York City pn
large city in the USA New York

New Yorker n
a native or resident of New York City New-Yorkais New-Yorkaise

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
attributive form - relating to New Zealand néo-zélandais
id=Q664|country in Oceania Nouvelle-Zélande

New Zealand dollar n
official currency of New Zealand dollar néo-zélandais

New Zealander n
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent Néo-Zélandais Néo-Zélandaise

New Zealandress n
female New Zealander Néo-Zélandaise

Newari pn
Newari language Nepâlbhâsa

Newcastle disease n
disease of poultry maladie de Newcastle

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ pn
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada. Terre-Neuve

Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Province in eastern Canada Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

Newspeak pn
fictional language novlangue

Newtonian adj
pre-Einsteinian in physics newtonien
related to Newton newtonien

Newtonian n
supporter of Newton newtonien

Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
capital of Niger Niamey

Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
ancient city Nicée

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
id=Q811|a country in Central America Nicaragua

Nicaraguan adj
pertaining to Nicaragua nicaraguayen

Nicaraguan n
person from Nicaragua Nicaraguayenne Nicaraguayen

Nice /niːs/ pn
city in France Nice

Nicene /ˈnaɪ.siːn/ adj
all senses nicéen

Nicene Creed pn
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith Foi de Nicene Symbole de Nicée

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
male given name Nicolas

Nick /nɪk/ pn
Diminutive of the male given name Nicholas Nico

Nicodemus pn
biblical Pharisee Nicodème

Nicola /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
feminine form of Nicholas Nicole

Nicopolis pn
city in Epirus Nicopolis

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
capital of Cyprus Nicosie

Nidwalden pn
Canton Nidwald

Niederkorn pn
canton Niedercorn

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings nietzschéen

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ n
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas nietzschéen nietzschéenne

Nietzscheanism /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ənɪzəm/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ənɪzəm/ n
philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche nietzschéisme

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
id=Q1032|country Niger

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q1033|a country in Western Africa Nigeria Nigéria

Nigerian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture nigérian nigérien

Nigerian n
person Nigérian Nigériane

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ n
person Nigérien Nigérienne

Niigata pn
a city of Japan Niigata

Nijmegen pn
city in the Netherlands Nimègue

Nike /ˈnaɪkɪ/ pn
Greek goddess of victory Niké

Nile /naɪl/ pn
river Nil

Nimrod pn
biblical king and hunter Nemrod

Nina /ˈniːˌnə/ pn
female given name Nina

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo Nintendo

Niort [njɔɹ] pn
commune in Deux-Sèvres, France Niort

Nippo- prefix
relating to Japan or Japanese japono- nippo-

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
id=Q34020|Republic of Niue Nioué

Niuean adj
of, from, or pertaining to Niue niouéen

Niuean n
person Niouéen Niouéenne

Niuean pn
language niouéen

Nivkh pn
language nivkh nivkhe

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar nivôse

Nizhny Novgorod pn
large city in Russia Nijni Novgorod

Niçoise salad n
salad salade niçoise

Nièvre pn
département Nièvre

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
biblical character Noé
male given name Noé

Noah's ark pn
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis arche de Noé

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ n
international prize prix Nobel

Noel /nəʊˈɛl/ pn
male given name Noël

Nogai pn
language nogaï
person Nogaï

Noh n
Japanese musical drama nô

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
region of France Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Nordic /ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/ adj
of or relating to the Nordic countries nordique

Nordic combined n
cross-country skiing and ski jumping combiné nordique

Nordic countries n
the Nordic countries collectively Scandinavie

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
external territory of Australia île Norfolk

Norma pn
constellation Règle

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
of or pertaining to Normandy and its inhabitants normand

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
a person from Normandy Normand Normande

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
the Norman language normand

Normandy pn
region of France Normandie

Norn pn
language norne

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ adj
of North Germanic languages nordique
of Scandinavia/Norway norrois

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ n
2½-point type microscopique

North Africa pn
id=Q27381|the northern part of Africa Afrique du Nord

North America pn
id=Q49|continent Amérique du Nord

North American adj
relating to North America nord-américain

North American n
North American person nord-américain

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
intergovernmental military alliance Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique Nord

North Brabant pn
province Brabant-Septentrional

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
state of the United States Caroline du Nord

North Caucasus pn
region in the south of Russia Caucase du Nord Ciscaucasie

North East England pn
official region of England Angleterre du Nord-Est

North Frisian pn
Frisian language frison septentrional

North Holland pn
province of the Netherlands Hollande-Septentrionale

North India pn
Inde du Nord

North Indian adj
nord-indien

North Island pn
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand île du Nord

North Korea pn
id=Q423|Democratic People's Republic of Korea Corée du Nord

North Korean adj
pertaining to North Korea nord-coréen

North Korean n
person from North Korea Nord-Coréen Nord-Coréenne

North Levantine Arabic pn
North Levantine Arabic Arabe levantin septentrional

North Pole pn
northernmost point on Earth Pôle Nord

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
state Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie

North Sea pn
an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France mer du Nord

North York pn
district in Toronto North York

Northern Cyprus pn
a de-facto state Chypre du Nord RTCN République turque de Chypre du Nord

Northern Europe pn
sociopolitical region of Europe Europe du Nord

Northern European adj
Northern European nord-européen

Northern Hemisphere n
hemisphere to the north of its equator hémisphère nord hémisphère boréal

Northern Ireland pn
id=Q26|Northern Ireland Irlande du Nord

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
archipelago Mariannes du Nord îles Mariannes du Nord

Northern Marianas pn
Northern Marianas Mariannes du Nord îles Mariannes du Nord

Northern Sami pn
most widely spoken Sami language same du Nord

Northern Sea Route pn
a shipping lane in the Arctic Ocean passage du Nord-Est route maritime du nord

Northern Sotho pn
language sotho du Nord

Northern Territory pn
Territory in northern Australia Territoire-du-Nord

Northwest Territories pn
Territory in northern Canada Territoires du Nord-Ouest

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
id=Q20|Scandinavian country Norvège

Norway maple n
Acer platanoides érable plane

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
of or pertaining to Norway norvégien norvégienne
of or pertaining to Norwegians norvégien norvégienne
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language norvégien norvégienne norvégophone

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
native of Norway Norvégien Norvégienne

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ pn
language of Norway norvégien

Nottinghamian adj
nottinghamien

Nottinghamian n
nottinghamien

Nouakchott pn
capital of Mauritania Nouakchott

Nouméa pn
capital of New Caledonia Nouméa

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
province in eastern Canada Nouvelle-Écosse

Nova Scotian n
Inhabitant of Nova Scotia Néo-Écossais

Novara pn
province Novare
town Novare

Novatian adj
relating to Novatian novatien

Novatian pn
Roman priest Novatien

Novaya Zemlya pn
archipelago in Russia Nouvelle-Zemble

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
N in the ICAO spelling alphabet Nicolas
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar novembre

Novgorod /ˈnɑvɡəɹɑd/ pn
city Novgorod

Novi Sad pn
largest city of the Serbian province of Vojvodina Novi Sad

Novokuznetsk pn
city Novokouznetsk

Novorossiya pn
an area north of the Black Sea Nouvelle Russie

Novosibirsk pn
city in Russia Novossibirsk

Nowruz /nouˈɹuːz/ pn
Iranian New Year Norouz

Nubia pn
ancient kingdom Nubie

Numbers pn
fourth book of the Bible Nombres

Numidia pn
region in northern Africa Numidie

Nunavummiuq n
Nunavummiuq

Nunavut /ˈn(j)uːnəˌvuːt/ pn
territory in northern Canada Nunavut

Nuoro pn
province Nuoro
town Nuoro

Nuragic adj
of or relating to an ancient Sardinian civilisation nuragique

Nuremberg pn
city in Germany Nuremberg

Nuuk pn
capital of Greenland Nuuk

Nyankole pn
lect runyankole

Nynorsk /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages nynorsk néo-norvégien

Nyx pn
the primordial goddess of night Nyx

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
a vocative particle ô

OCD n
obsessive-compulsive disorder TOC

OECD pn
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OCDE

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market OHMI

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adj
all right, permitted bien permis pouvoir
in good health or in a good emotional state ça va
satisfactory acceptable correct pas mal passable

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adv
OK convenablement correctement pas mal

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ interjection
acknowledgement or acceptance OK d'accord entendu
introduction of a sentence in order to draw attention OK d'accord bon
utterance expressing exasperation OK d'accord

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
endorsement; approval OK accord bénédiction feu vert

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ v
(computing) activate the OK button valider
approve accord approuver aval avaliser feu vert

OLED /ˈəʊlɛd/ n
DELO OLED

OST n
original soundtrack BO

Oakville pn
town in Ontario Oakville

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
book of the Old Testament Abdias

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ pn
surname Obama

Obamamania n
admiration for Barack Obama obamania

Oberkorn pn
canton Obercorn

Oberon pn
moon of Uranus Obéron

Obwalden pn
a canton of Switzerland Obwald

Occam's razor pn
both principles rasoir d'Occam

Occidental pn
artificial language occidental

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ adj
occitan

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ pn
the Romance language occitan langue d'oc

Occitania pn
Occitania Occitanie

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
id=Q538|geographical region Océanie

Oceanid n
any of the sea nymphs océanide

Octans pn
a circumpolar constellation Octant

Octavian /ɒkˈteɪvi.ən/ pn
name Octavien

Octavius /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/ pn
male given name Octave

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar octobre

Oder pn
river Oder

Odessa pn
Ukrainian city Odessa

Odessite adj
odessite

Odessite n
Odessite

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
in Norse mythology, the supreme god Odin

Odisha pn
state in India Orissa

Odysseus /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War Ulysse

Odyssey /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus Odyssée

Oedipal /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
of or relating to the Oedipus complex œdipien

Oedipus /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
son of Laius and Jocasta Œdipe

Oedipus complex /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
Freudian theory complexe d’Œdipe

Oghuz pn
Oghuz people Oghouzes

Ohm's law pn
Ohm's observation loi d'Ohm

Oise pn
département Oise

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
member of Ojibwe people Ojibwé

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
language ojibwé

Okazaki fragment n
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication fragment d'Okazaki

Old Armenian pn
language arménien ancien arménien classique

Old Believer n
believer in Orthodoxy as it was before reforms vieux croyant

Old Catholic adj
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church vieux-catholique

Old Church Slavonic pn
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language vieux-slave

Old East Slavic pn
language vieux russe

Old English pn
ancestor language of modern English anglo-saxon

Old English Sheepdog n
a breed of herding dog berger anglais ancestral

Old French pn
French language from 9th to the early 14th century ancien français vieux français

Old High German pn
Old High German vieux haut-allemand

Old Irish pn
language vieil irlandais

Old Norse pn
language of Scandinavia before 1400 norois vieil islandais vieux norois

Old Norwegian pn
the Old Norse language of Norway vieux norvégien

Old Persian pn
Translations vieux-perse

Old Prussian pn
the Old Prussian language vieux prussien

Old Saxon pn
the Old Saxon language vieux saxon

Old Testament pn
first half of the Christian Bible Ancien Testament

Old World pn
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe and the Near East Ancien Monde Vieux Monde

Old World monkey n
primates falling in the superfamily Cercopithecoidea singe de l'Ancien Monde

Olenekian pn
subdivision of the Triassic period Olenekien

Oliver pn
male given name Olivier

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ pn
female given name Olivia Olive

Olivier salad n
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise salade russe

Olomouc Region pn
region in the Czech Republic Région d'Olomouc

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenia Olténie

Olympia pn
ancient city in Greece Olympie
female given name Olympe

Olympiad /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
Olympic games olympiade
period of four years olympiade

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games olympique
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus olympique

Olympic Games pn
Jeux olympiques

Olympic Rings n
symbol anneaux olympiques

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympic Winter Games Jeux Olympiques d'hiver

Olympic athlete from Russia n
athlète olympique de Russie

Olympics pn
Olympiades Olympiques

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
mountain Olympe

Oman pn
id=Q842|country in the Middle East Oman

Omani adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Oman, the Omani people or the Omani language omanais

Omani n
person from Oman or of Omani descent Omanais Omanaise

Omsk pn
large city in Russia Omsk

Ondine's curse pn
medical condition, sufferers of which stop breathing if they fall asleep syndrome d'Ondine

Ontarian n
person from Ontario Ontarien Ontarienne

Ontario /ˌɑnˈtɛə.ɹi.oʊ/ pn
Province in eastern Canada Ontario

Oort Cloud pn
cloud of comets in the Solar System nuage de Oort

Open Game n
début ouvert

Ophelia /oʊˈfiljə/ /ɒˈfiːlɪə/ pn
female given name Ophélie

Ophiotaurus n
mythical creature Ophiotauros

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊfiˈjukəs/ pn
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer Ophiuchus Serpentaire

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
second-largest city of Portugal Porto

Oran pn
port of Algeria Oran

Orange Free State pn
former province of South Africa Orange État libre d'Orange

Orcadian /ɔː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.diː.ən/ adj
from the Orkney Islands orcadien

Orcadian /ɔː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.diː.ən/ n
someone from the Orkney Islands Orcadien Orcadienne

Orcus pn
Orcus

Ordinary Time pn
season of the Christian liturgical calendar temps ordinaire

Ore Mountains pn
mountain range monts Métallifères

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
northwestern state of the United States of America Orégon Oregon

Oregonian adj
of or pertaining to Oregon orégonais orégonien

Oregonian n
inhabitant or native of Oregon Orégonais Orégonien

Orenburg pn
city in Russia Orenbourg

Orient pn
Countries of Asia Levant Orient

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ adj
of or relating to the Orient or Asia, especially the Far East oriental

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ n
person Oriental

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
id=Q77|official name of Uruguay République orientale de l'Uruguay

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ pn
river Orénoque

Orion /əˈɹaɪən/ pn
constellation Orion
in mythology Orion

Orion's Belt pn
bright asterism Baudrier d'Orion Ceinture d'Orion

Oristano pn
province Oristano
town Oristano

Oriya pn
language oriya

Orkney Islands pn
group of islands Orcades

Orleans /ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ pn
a city in France Orléans

Orlon n
synthetic fibre orlon

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ pn
the musician who searched for Eurydice Orphée

Orthodox adj
of the Eastern Christian Orthodox church orthodoxe

Orthodox Church n
the Eastern body of Christendom Église orthodoxe

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations orthodoxie

Oryol pn
a city in Russia Orel Oriol

Osage /ˈoʊseɪdʒ/ pn
language Osage

Osaka /oʊˈsɑkə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
city in Honshū, Japan Osaka

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system osque

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ n
Person Osque

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
Language osque

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
male given name Oscar

Osh pn
Kyrgyz city Och

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
the capital and a county municipality of Norway Oslo

Osmussaar pn
Island in northwest Estonia Osmussaar

Osroene pn
id=Q237234|ancient kingdom Osroène

Ossetia /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
region in the Caucasus Ossétie

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ adj
pertaining to Ossetia ossète

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ n
member of the people Ossète Ossétien Ossétienne

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
language ossète

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
largest coastal city of Belgium Ostende

Ostrobothnia pn
historical province Ostrobotnie
region in Finland Ostrobotnie

Ostrogoth n
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths Ostrogoth

Oswald pn
male given name Oswald

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
Native American people Outaouais
capital of Canada Ottawa Outaouais

Ottawan n
native or inhabitant of Ottawa Outaouais Outaouaise

Ottoman Empire /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ pn
Turkish empire Empire ottoman

Ottoman Turkish pn
the variety of the Turkish language that was used as the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire turc osmanli

Ottonian adj
Pertaining to a dynasty of Germanic kings including Otto the Great ottonien

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
capital of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no" Ouija

Our Lady pn
Virgin Mary Notre Dame

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
the Virgin Mary in reference to her sorrows Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde Notre-Dame des Angoisses Notre-Dame des Douleurs Notre-Dame des Larmes Notre-Dame du Calvaire Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs

Outer Mongolia pn
East Asian region Mongolie extérieure

Oval Office pn
office of the President of the United States Bureau ovale

Overijssel pn
province of the Netherlands Overijssel

Ovid pn
Roman poet Ovide

Ovidian adj
of Ovid ovidien

Owenism n
owénisme

Owenist adj
owéniste

Owenist n
owéniste

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ pn
city Oxford

Oxford shoe n
style of shoe Richelieu richelieu

Oxfordian pn
geologic age Oxfordien

Oxonian adj
of or pertaining to Oxford oxonien oxonienne

PAH n
abbreviation: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon HAP

PAT n
Pointe-aux-Trembles PAT

PCO pn
Privy Council Office BCP

PIN n
personal identification number PIN NIP numéro d'identification personnel

PLC n
Abbreviation for Public Limited Liability Corporation SA SPRL

PMO n
Prime Minister's Office CPM

PMT n
premenstrual tension SPM

POP n
probability of precipitation PDP

PSTN n
public switched telephone network RTC

PTO n
Please turn over TSVP

PTO pn
United States Patent and Trademark Office Office américain des brevets et marques

Pa /paː/ n
father papà
grandfather pépé

Pabloism n
pablisme

Pabloist adj
pabliste

Pabloist n
pabliste

Pacific Ocean pn
the world's largest body of water océan Pacifique Pacifique

Pactolus pn
river Pactole

Padua pn
city Padoue
province Padoue

Paibian pn
subdivision of the Cambrian period Paibien

Paki shop n
corner shop run by a Pakistani arabe du coin

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
id=Q843|country in South Asia Pakistan

Pakistani adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people pakistanais pakistanaise

Pakistani n
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent Pakistanais Pakistanaise

Palace of Westminster pn
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords palais de Westminster

Palaic /pəˈleɪɪk/ pn
Indo-European language palaïte

Palatine pn
hill of Rome Palatin

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
id=Q695|Republic of Palau Belau Palau Palaos

Palauan n
someone from Palau Palaois Palaoise Palaosien Palaosienne

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ n
Old Stone Age paléolithique

Paleoproterozoic adj
of an era from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago paléoprotérozoïque

Paleoproterozoic pn
era 2,500-1,600 Ma Paléoprotérozoïque

Paleozoic adj
paléozoïque

Paleozoic pn
Paleozoic era Paléozoïque

Palermo pn
city Palerme
province Palerme

Palestine lang=en pn
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively Palestine
geographic region Palestine
historical: former British Mandate Palestine
historical: former British entity Palestine
historical: Roman province Palestine

Palestinian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people palestinien palestinienne

Palestinian n
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent Palestinien Palestinienne

Palestinian Arabic pn
Palestinian Arabic arabe palestinien

Pali /ˈpɑːli/ pn
a Middle Indo-Aryan language pali

Pallas pn
Pallas

Palm Sunday n
Sunday before Easter dimanche des Rameaux

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪɹə/ pn
city Palmyre

Palmyrene adj
Of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra palmyrène palmyrènes

Palmyrene n
An inhabitant of ancient Palmyra, Syria Palmyrène

Palmyrene pn
A country "in Asia, on the eastern boundary of Syria", the "ancient capital" of which was Palmyra Palmyrène

Pamir pn
mountain range Pamir

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
city in Navarre of northern Spain Pampelune

Pan pn
Greek god of nature Pan

Pan-American adj
covering or representing all of the Americas panaméricain

Pan-Americanism n
belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization panaméricanisme

Pan-European adj
for most or all of Europe paneuropéen paneuropéenne

Pan-Germanism n
movement striving to unite all Germans pangermanisme

Pan-Slavism n
movement panslavisme

Pan-Turkism n
political movement panturquisme

Panaji pn
capital of Goa, India Panaji Panjim

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
id=Q804|country Panamá Panama

Panama Canal pn
Canal Canal de Panamá

Panama City pn
capital of Panama Panamá

Panama hat n
a type of brimmed hat from South America panama

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
pertaining to Panama panamien

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
person from Panama Panaméen Panaméenne
person from Panama City Panaméen

Panchatantra pn
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose Pañchatantra

Panchen Lama n
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism Panchen-lama

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Character in Greek mythology Pandore

Pandora's box n
A source of unforeseen trouble. boîte de Pandore

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
id=Q4398|supercontinent prior to Triassic Pangée

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ adj
naively or unreasonably optimistic panglossien

Panhellenic adj
panhellénique

Pap smear n
gynaecology: screening test frottis

Pap test n
gynaecology: screening test test de Papanicolaou

Papal States pn
state États pontificaux

Papeete pn
capital of French Polynesia Papeete Papeʻete

Paphos pn
city in Cyprus Paphos

Papiamentu pn
language papiamento

Papua pn
the southern part of Papua New Guinea Papouasie

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæ.pu.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.puː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ pn
id=Q691|country in Oceania Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Papuan adj
pertaining to Papua or Papua New Guinea papou papoue

Papuan n
Someone from Papua or Papua New Guinea Papou Papoue

Paracel Islands pn
group of islands Paracel

Paracelsian adj
paracelsien

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim Paracelse

Paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ pn
Heaven paradis
the Garden of Eden paradis paradis terrestre

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
id=Q733|country in South America Paraguay

Paraguayan n
person from Paraguay Paraguayen Paraguayenne Paraguéen Paraguéenne

Paralympian n
paralympien paralympienne

Paralympic adj
relating to the Paralympics paralympique

Paralympic Games pn
Jeux paralympiques

Paralympics pn
Paralympiques

Paramaribo pn
capital of Suriname Paramaribo

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
capital of France Paris
cities in the US Paris
Trojan prince Paris

Paris syndrome n
psychological disorder syndrome de Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪən/ adj
of Paris parisien

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪən/ n
someone from Paris Parisien Parisienne

Parisienne /pəɹɪzɪˈɛn/ n
female from Paris Parisienne

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinson's disease maladie de Parkinson

Parma pn
city Parme
province Parme

Parmenides pn
philosopher Parménide

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
ancient temple to Athena Parthénon

Parthenope pn
One of the Sirens from Greek mythology Parthénope
asteroid Parthénope

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
(historical) region Parthie
empire of the Parthians Parthie

Parthian /ˈpɑːθɪən/ adj
relating to Parthia parthe

Parthian /ˈpɑːθɪən/ n
person Parthe

Parti Quebecois pn
party Parti Québécois

Pas-de-Calais pn
a département of northern France Pas de Calais Pas-de-Calais

Pasargadae pn
ancient city of Persia Pasargades

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ pn
male given name Pascal

Pascal's triangle n
Pascal's triangle triangle de Pascal

Pascal's wager pn
Pascal's wager pari de Pascal

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice Agneau Mystique Agneau Pascal Agneau de Dieu Pâque
heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag agneau pascal
the lamb eaten at Passover agneau pascal Pâque pâque

Pashto pn
official language of Afghanistan pachto pashto

Pashtun n
Pashtun person Pachtoune

Pashtunwali pn
Pashtun tribal code of conduct pachtounwali

Passarge pn
river in eastern Europe Passarge Pasłęka

Passover pn
Jewish festival Pâque Pessah

Pastafarianism n
a parody religion pastafarisme

Patagonia pn
geographical region Patagonie

Patagonian adj
of or pertaining to Patagonia patagon patagonien

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ pn
city of Greece Patrai

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
female given name Patricia

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ pn
given name Patrice Patrick

Patriot n
Rebellions of the Canadas Patriote

Patriote n
Rebellion of Lower Canada Patriote

Patripassian adj
Patripassian patripassien patropassien théopaschite

Patripassian n
Patripassian patripassien patripassienne patropassien patropassienne théopaschite

Patroclus pn
character in the Iliad Patrocle

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
male given name Paul
the Apostle Paul

Paulette pn
female given name Paulette

Pauli exclusion principle n
a principle in quantum mechanics principe d'exclusion de Pauli

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ pn
female given name Pauline

Pavia /pəˈvi.ə/ pn
capital Pavie
province Pavie

Pavlovian /pævˈloʊvi.ən/ adj
of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov pavlovien pavlovienne

Pavo pn
constellation of the southern sky Paon

Pax Americana pn
pax americana

Peach Melba n
French dessert Pêche Melba

Peel pn
regional municipality Peel

Pegasus pn
constellation Pégase
mythical winged horse Pégase

Pekin n
patterned fabric pékin

Pekin duck n
breed of domestic duck canard de Pékin

Peking duck n
dish consisting of duck and pancake canard laqué canard laqué de Pékin

Peking opera n
form of Chinese theatre opéra de Beijing opéra de Pékin

Pekingese adj
of or related to Beijing Pékinais Pékinaise Pékinois Pékinoise

Pekingese n
dog pékinois
someone from Beijing Pékinais Pékinaise Pékinois Pékinoise

Pelagianism n
Christian belief pélagianisme

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
surname Pélée

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
region of Greece Péloponnèse

Penelope /pɨˈnɛləpi/ pn
female given name Pénélope
wife of Odysseus Pénélope

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
US state Pennsylvanie

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense Pentagone

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
Christian festival Pentecôte
Jewish festival Pentecôte

Pentecostal n
a member of a Pentecostal church pentecôtiste

Pentecostalism n
Christian religious movement pentecôtisme

Pentium /ˈpɛnti.əm/ /ˈpɛntɪəm/ pn
chip Pentium

People of the Book n
Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion gens du Livre

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
id=Q262|official name of Algeria République algérienne démocratique et populaire

People's Democratic Republic of Yemen pn
id=Q199841|South Yemen République démocratique populaire du Yémen

People's Liberation Army pn
army branch Armée populaire de libération

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
id=Q902|People's Republic of Bangladesh République populaire du Bangladesh

People's Republic of China pn
id=Q148|official name of China République populaire de Chine

Pepsi /ˈpɛpsi/ pn
the brand of drink Pepsi

Perches pn
Commune in Haiti Perches

Pergamum /ˈpɜːɡəməm/ /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ pn
an ancient Greek city Pergame

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Greek politician Périclès

Perikhanyan pn
Armenian surname Périkhanian

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
ancient inhabitant of Laconia périèques

Perm pn
city in Russia Perm

Permian /ˈpəːmɪən/ pn
Permian period Permien

Pernambucan adj
pernamboucain

Pernambucan n
pernamboucain

Pernambuco pn
state Pernambouc

Perpignan /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑ̃/ pn
city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France Perpignan

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Greek goddess Perséphone

Persepolis /pɜːˈsepəlɪs/ /pɝˈsepəlɪs/ pn
ancient city of Persia Persépolis

Perseus /ˈpɜːsi.əs/ /ˈpɝsi.əs/ pn
mythical Greek warrior Persée
constellation Persée

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ pn
region of ancient Iran Perse

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
person from Persia Perse Persan

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ pn
the Persian language persan

Persian Gulf pn
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula golfe Persique

Perth /ˈpɝθ/ pn
in Scotland Perth
in Western Australia Perth

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
id=Q419|country in South America Pérou

Perugia pn
Pérouse

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Peru péruvien

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
person from Peru Péruvien Péruvienne

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
bird batara bleuâtre

Pescara pn
city Pescara
province Pescara

Peshawar pn
capital of North West Frontier Province, Pakistan Peshawar

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
male given name Pierre
the Apostle Pierre
one of the epistles of Peter Pierre P

Peter Pan syndrome /piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
Supposed psychological phenomenon syndrome de Peter Pan

Petersburgian adj
relating to Saint Petersburg pétersbourgeois saint-pétersbourgeois

Petersburgian n
resident of Saint Petersburg Saint-Pétersbourgeois Saint-Pétersbourgeoise

Petey pn
diminutive of Peter Pierrot

Petrarch /ˈpetɹɑːk/ /ˈpetɹɑːɹk/ pn
nickname of Francesco Petrarca Pétrarque

Petrarchan adj
of or relating to Petrarch pétrarquien pétrarquiste

Petrarchan sonnet n
type of sonnet sonnet italien sonnet pétrarquien sonnet pétrarquiste

Petrarchism n
Petrarch's literary style pétrarquisme

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdiʃ/ n
dish used to culture bacteria boîte de Petri

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
city in Russia Petropavlovsk-Kamtchatski

Peugeot /ˈpɜːʒəʊ/ n
car manufactured by Peugeot Peugeot

Peugeot /ˈpɜːʒəʊ/ pn
French manufacturer of cars Peugeot

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete Phaistos

Phanerozoic adj
relating to the Phanerozoic eon phanérozoïque

Phanerozoic pn
geologic eon Phanérozoïque

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc pharisien

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
largest city in Pennsylvania Philadelphie

Philemon /ˈfɪlɜmɜn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
book of the Bible Épître à Philémon Philémon
male given name Philémon

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
male given name Philippe
biblical persons Philippe

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ pn
ancient town Philippes

Philippians pn
book of the Bible Philippiens

Philippine eagle n
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines aigle des singes

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
id=Q928|Republic of the Philippines Philippines

Philistia pn
ancient pentapolis in the Levant Philistie

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
person from Philistia Philistin
person lacking appreciation of culture philistin

Phillips screwdriver n
screwdriver tournevis cruciforme

Philomena pn
female given name Philomène

Phlegethon /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
river of the underworld Phlégéthon

Phnom Penh /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ pn
capital city of Cambodia Phnom Penh

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
mythology Phobos
moon of Mars Phobos

Phocaea /foʊˈsiːə/ /fəʊˈsiːə/ pn
an ancient Ionian Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia Phocée

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ n
inhabitant of Phoenicia Phénicien

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
capital city of Arizona, United States Phoenix
constellation Phénix
nickname for Japan Phénix
mythical firebird phénix phœnix

Phoney War pn
Phoney War drôle de guerre

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q32579|ancient kingdom Phrygie

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ n
native or inhabitant of Phrygia Phrygien Phrygienne

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ pn
language phrygien

Phrygian cap n
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward bonnet phrygien

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) journée de pi

Piacenza pn
capital Plaisance
province Plaisance

Piacenzian pn
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch Plaisancien

Piagetian adj
relating to Jean Piaget piagétien

Piarist n
member of the Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools piariste

Picard adj
of, from or relating to Picardy picard

Picard n
person Picard

Picard pn
language picard

Picardy pn
region of France Picardie

Picardy third n
final major third tierce picarde

Pichilemu pn
Pichilemu Pichilemu

Pict /pɪkt/ n
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland Picte

Pictor pn
constellation Peintre

Piedmont pn
region Piémont

Piedmontese adj
of, from, or relating to Piedmont piémontais

Piedmontese n
inhabitant Piémontais Piémontaise

Piedmontese pn
language piémontais

Pieria pn
Greek prefecture Piérie

Pierrot /pɪəˈɹəʊ/ pn
buffoon Pierrot

Pikachu n
Pokémon Pikachu

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pontius Pilate Pilate

Pillars of Hercules pn
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar Colonnes d'Hercule

Pilsen pn
city in the Czech Republic Pilsen

Pindus pn
mountain range Pinde

Pinocchian adj
of or relating to Pinocchio pinocchiesque

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ pn
fairy tale Pinocchio
protagonist Pinocchio

Pinyin /ˈpɪnjɪn/ pn
romanization of Mandarin Chinese pinyin

Piraeus pn
city Le Pirée

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello pirandellien

Pisa pn
city in Italy Pise

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ n
Someone with a Pisces star sign Poisson

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
constellation Poissons
astrological sign Poissons

Piscis Austrinus pn
constellation Poisson austral

Pistoia pn
capital Pistoia
province Pistoia

Pitcairn Islands pn
British territory Îles Pitcairn

Planalto slaty antshrike n
bird batara du Plano Alto

Planck's constant n
constant constante de Planck

Planet X pn
hypothetical planet planète X

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Greek philosopher Platon

Platonic adj
related to Plato platonicien

PlayStation n
series of video game consoles PlayStation

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Greek mythology Pléiades
astronomy Pléiades

Pliensbachian pn
a subdivision of the Jurassic period Pliensbachien

Plinian adj
of or pertaining to Pliny the Younger or Pliny the Elder plinien

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Greek historian Plutarque

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
id=Q339|Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet Pluton
id=Q152262|god Pluton

Plutonian n
inhabitant of Pluto Plutonien Plutonienne

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar pluviôse

Po pn
longest river in Italy Pô

Po valley pn
large plain in northern Italy plaine du Pô

Poconos /ˈpoʊkənoʊz/ pn
tribe Poconos

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
capital city of Montenegro Podgorica

Podolia pn
Podolie

Pohnpeian pn
Micronesian language pohnpei

Poitevin adj
pertaining to Poitiers poitevin
pertaining to Poitou poitevin

Poitiers /pwa.tje/ pn
City in France Poitiers

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
id=Q36|European country Pologne

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
star Étoile polaire

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
person from Poland Polonais Polonaise

Pole Star pn
star Étoile polaire

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
of Poland or its language polonais

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ pn
the language of Poland polonais

Polish notation n
notation for arithmetic formulae notation polonaise

Polish sausage n
saucisse polonaise

Pollux pn
Dioscuri Pollux
Star Pollux

Pollyanna n
a persistently cheerful and optimistic person Pollyanna

Polonization n
Polonization polonisation

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
part of Oceania Polynésie

Polynesian n
person from Polynesia Polynésien Polynésienne

Pomerania pn
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea Poméranie

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ /pɒmˈpeɪi/ pn
a historical city Pompéi

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic Pompée

Popemobile n
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope papamobile

Popperian adj
of or relating to the philosophy of Karl R. Popper poppérien

Pordenone pn
province Pordenone
town Pordenone

Pori pn
city in Finland Pori

Port Elizabeth pn
port of Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
capital of Papua New Guinea Port Moresby

Port of Spain pn
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago Port-d'Espagne

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
capital of Haiti Port-au-Prince

Portoferraio /ˌpɔː(ɹ)təʊfəˈɹaɪəʊ/ pn
city and harbour in the north of Elba, Italy Portoferraio

Portsmouth pn
city in southern England Portsmouth

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
id=Q45|country Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
of or relating to the region of Portugal portugais portugaise
of or relating to the Portuguese language portugais portugaise

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
person native to Portugal Portugais Portugaise portos

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
the language portugais Portugais

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Portuguese Water Dog chien d'eau portugais

Portuguese man-of-war n
Physalia physalis galère portugaise physalie vessie de mer

Portuguese oak n
Quercus faginea chêne du Portugal chêne portugais

Posadism n
posadisme

Posadist adj
posadiste

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
the god of the sea Poséidon

Potawatomi n
member of the Potawatomi people Potéouatami

Potawatomi pn
Native American people Potéouatami

Potenza pn
province Potenza
town Potenza

Poznan pn
city in Poland Poznań

Praetorian n
force garde prétorienne
member of that force prétorien

Pragian pn
a subdivision of the Devonian period Praguien

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
capital of the Czech Republic Prague

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar prairial

Prakrit pn
any of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages prakrit

Prancer pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Furie

Prato pn
city Prato
province Prato

Prealps pn
Alpine foothills Préalpes

Precambrian adj
before the Phanerozoic précambrien

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
relating to the Presbyterian Church presbytérien

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church presbytérien

Presbyterianism n
form of Protestantism presbytérianisme

Priabonian pn
subdivision of the Eocene epoch Priabonien

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
king of Troy Priam

Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
son of Aphrodite and Dionysus Priape

Primorsky Krai pn
federal subject of Russia Kraï du Primorie Primorie

Prince Albert n
piercing through the glans penis Prince Albert

Prince Charming n
romantically ideal man prince charmant
the fictional character prince charmant

Prince Edward Island pn
Province in eastern Canada Île-du-Prince-Édouard

Prince of Darkness pn
Satan; the Devil prince des ténèbres

Prince of Wales pn
royal title prince de Galles

Pringle n
individual potato snack of the Pringles brand Pringle

Priština pn
city Pristina

Procrustes pn
legendary highwayman of Attica Procruste

Procyon /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/ pn
Star Procyon

Produnova n
Gymnastics vault Produnova saut Produnova

Produnova pn
female surname Produnova

Progressive Conservative adj
pertaining to the Progressive Conservative Party progressiste-conservateur

Progressive Conservative Party pn
political party in Canada Parti progressiste-conservateur

Prohibition pn
period Prohibition

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Greek mythological figure Prométhée

Promised Land pn
land promised by God Terre Promise Terre promise

Proterozoic adj
of eon from 2,500 to 541 million years ago protérozoïque

Proterozoic pn
eon 2,500-541 Ma protérozoïque

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
Protestant protestant

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
someone who is a member of such a denomination protestant protestante

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
faith protestantisme

Proteus /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/ /ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/ pn
moon Protée
mythology Protée

Proto-Afro-Asiatic adj
pertaining to the Proto-Afro-Asiatic language, or the people who spoke it proto-afro-asiatique

Proto-Afro-Asiatic n
person who spoke the Proto-Afro-Asiatic language Proto-Afro-Asiatique

Proto-Afro-Asiatic pn
ancestor language of Afro-Asiatic languages proto-afro-asiatique

Proto-Armenian pn
prehistoric ancestor language proto-arménien

Proto-Brythonic pn
hypothetical ancestor language proto-brittanique

Proto-Dravidian pn
Proto-Dravidian language proto-dravidien

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropéen indo-européen commun

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language Indo-européen Indoeuropéen

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages indo-européen commun indoeuropéen

Proto-Italic pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language proto-italique

Proto-Mayan pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language proto-maya

Proto-Norse pn
Indo-European language proto-norrois

Proto-Slavic adj
of or pertaining to Proto-Slavic language or people who spoke it proto-slave

Proto-Slavic pn
Proto-Slavic proto-slave

Proudhonian adj
of, or pertaining to, Proudhon or his ideas proudhonien

Proudhonism n
proudhonisme

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works proustien

Provence pn
region in France Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pn
region of France Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ pn
language spoken in Provence provençal

Proverbs pn
book of the Bible Proverbes

Providence pn
Capital of Rhode Island Providence

Proxima Centauri /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔː.ɹi/ pn
a red dwarf star Alpha Centauri C Proxima Centauri Proxima du Centaure

Prudhomme pn
Prud'homme Prudhomme

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
former German province Prusse
geographical area Prusse
former baltic country Prusse

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ n
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia Prussien Prussienne
citizen of German state of Prussia Prussien Prussienne

Przewalski's horse n
Equus ferus przewalskii cheval de Przewalski

Psalms pn
book of the Bible Psaumes

Ptolemaic /ˌtɑːləˈmeɪɪk/ /ˌtɒləˈmeɪɪk/ adj
of, or pertaining to, Claudius Ptolemy ptolémaïque
of, or pertaining to, the Ptolemies ptolémaïque

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
name of Greek origin Ptolémée

Public Limited Liability Company n
publicly traded company SPRL Société publique avec responsabilité limitée

Puducherry /ˌpʊdʊˈtʃɛɹi/ pn
Puducherry, India Pondichéry

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ adj
pertaining to Puerto Rico portoricain

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ n
person from Puerto Rico Portoricain Portoricaine

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Caribbean Commonwealth Porto Rico Puerto Rico

Pula pn
city Pula

Pulitzer Prize /ˌpʊlɪtsə ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpʊlɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ n
the award prix Pulitzer

Pune pn
city in India Pune

Punic pn
language of Carthage punique

Punjab /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
geographical region in South Asia Pendjab Penjab

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
resident of or immigrant from the Punjab Pendjabi Penjabi Pundjabi Punjabi

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ pn
language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and Eastern Pakistan pendjabi

Puppis pn
constellation Poupe

Purgatory pn
intermediate state after physical death purgatoire

Purim pn
Jewish festival Pourim

Pushkin pn
Russian surname Pouchkine

Puss in Boots pn
fairy tale chat botté

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
surname Poutine

Putinesque adj
reminiscent of the beliefs or policies of Vladimir Putin poutinesque

Putinism pn
the political policies of Vladimir Putin poutinisme

Putler pn
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin Poutler

Puy-de-Dôme pn
département of Auvergne, France Puy-de-Dôme

Pyeongchang pn
county of South Korea Pyeongchang

Pyongyang pn
capital of North Korea Pyongyang

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees pyrénéen

Pyrenean ibex n
recently extinct subspecies of ibex bouquetin des Pyrénées

Pyrenees pn
the mountain range separating Spain from France Pyrénées

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
a costly victory victoire à la Pyrrhus

Pyrénées-Atlantiques pn
département of Aquitaine, France Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagore

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy pythagoricien

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ n
follower of Pythagoras pythagoricien pythagoricienne

Pythagorean theorem pn
mathematical theorem théorème de Pythagore

Pythagorean triple n
set of three positive integers triplet pythagoricien

Pythia n
pythie

Python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
A programming language Python
Greek mythology Python

Pythoness n
priestess of the oracle of Apollo at Delphi pythie

Pyxis pn
constellation Boussole

Pärnu pn
city in Estonia Pärnu

Q fever n
infectious disease resembling influenza fièvre Q

QED interjection
quod erat demonstrandum CQFD

QR code n
2-D barcode code QR

QST n
Quebec sales tax TVQ

Qadarite n
member of the Qadariyya cadarien

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
id=Q846|a country in the Middle East Qatar Katar

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people qatari qatarien qatariote

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ n
person from Qatar or of Qatari descent Qatari Qatarien Qatariote

Quaker n
believer of the Quaker faith quaker

Quaoar /ˈkwɑːwɑɹ/ pn
Quaoar

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
city Québec
province Québec

Quebec City pn
capital of the province of Quebec Québec Ville de Québec

Quebecer n
native or inhabitant of Quebec Québecois Québécois

Quebecism n
Allegiance to Quebec québécisme
Quality of belonging to or being characteristic of Quebec québécisme
word or phrase of Quebec québécisme

Quebecoise pizza n
pizza québécoise

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
language quechua

Quechuan adj
of or pertaining to the Quechua people or language kechua quechua

Queen Charlotte Islands pn
archipelago off coast of British Columbia Îles de la Reine-Charlotte

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Australian state Queensland

Quentin /ˈkwɛntn/ pn
male given name Quentin

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ pn
constructed language quenya

Quezon City pn
city in Metro Manila, Philippines Quezón City

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
fictitious ball game quidditch

Quirinal Hill pn
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built Quirinal

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ pn
capital of Ecuador Quito

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
a copy of the Qur'an coran Coran
the Islamic holy book Coran

Quranism n
Islam that rejects the role of the hadith coranisme

R&D n
Research and Development R&D

RAM lang=en n
random access memory RAM mémoire RAM

RBBG n
rubber ball blast grenade RBBG

RCMP pn
Royal Canadian Mounted Police GRC

RDBMS n
relational database management system SGBDR

RIP /aː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ interjection
abbreviation: rest in peace REP

RNA n
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid ARN

ROI n
return on Investment retour sur investissement

RPG n
role-playing game JdR

RSVP v
initialism meaning reply please R.S.V.P.

Rabelaisian adj
pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais rabelaisien

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
younger daughter of Laban Rachel

Rade pn
ethnic group Rade Radé Rhade Rhadé
language rade radé rhade rhadé

Raeffsky Islands pn
island group in the Tuamotus, French Polynesia Îles Raevski Îles Raéffsky

Ragusa pn
capital of the Italian province Raguse
province of Sicily Raguse

Rakvere pn
Town in Estonia Rakvere

Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Polish town 1569–1869 and village 1869–present, important centre of Socinianism in the 16th–17th CC. Raków

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
male given name Raoul

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ pn
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar ramadan

Ramesses pn
name of pharaohs Ramsès

Ramin pn
Male given name Ramine
Surname Ramin

Randolph /ɹændɒlf/ pn
male given name Randolph

Rangoonese n
someone from Rangoon Rangounais Rangounaise

Raphael /ɹɑ.fɑɪˈɛl/ /ˈɹæ.feɪ.ɛl/ pn
Archangel Raphaël
given name Raphaël

Rapunzel pn
The main character of that tale Raiponce
a German fairy tale Raiponce

Ratahan pn
Austronesian language ratahan

Ravenna pn
city Ravenne
province Ravenne

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
male given name Raymond

Raëlian n
a member of Raëlism raëlien

Raëlism pn
religion with liberal sexual views raëlisme

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
the town Reading

Rebecca pn
female given name Rebecca

Rebekah pn
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac Rébecca

Recollect n
a member of a French reform branch of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscans récollet

Red Army man n
the lowest military rank of the Red Army rouge-armiste

Red Crescent pn
branch of the Red Cross Croissant-Rouge

Red Cross pn
Red Cross Croix-Rouge

Red Planet pn
Mars planète rouge

Red Sea pn
sea between Africa and Arabia mer Rouge

Red Square pn
Moscow square Place Rouge

Redange pn
city Redange

Regensburg pn
city in Germany Ratisbonne

Reggio nell'Emilia pn
capital Reggio nell'Emilia
province Reggio nell'Emilia

Regina /ɹɪˈdʒaɪnə/ pn
female given name Régine

Reich /ɹaɪx/ n
a German empire or nation Reich empire

Reims pn
city Reims

Remembrance Day pn
in Canada, November 11 jour du Souvenir

Remich pn
city Remich

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
14th century revival Renaissance
any similar revival renaissance

Renata pn
female given name Renata

Renault /ɹəˈnoʊ/ /ˈɹɛnəʊ/ pn
car of Renault brand Renault

Rennes pn
city Rennes

Republic of Albania pn
id=Q222|Official name of Albania République d’Albanie

Republic of Armenia pn
id=Q399|official name of Armenia République d'Arménie

Republic of Austria pn
id=Q40|official name of Austria République d'Autriche

Republic of China pn
id=Q865|state in East Asia Taiwan

Republic of Croatia pn
id=Q224|official name of Croatia La République de Croatie

Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pn
id=Q1008|official name of Côte d'Ivoire République de Côte d'Ivoire

Republic of Equatorial Guinea pn
id=Q983|official name of Equatorial Guinea République de Guinée équatoriale

Republic of Estonia pn
id=Q191|official name of Estonia République d'Estonie

Republic of Finland pn
id=Q33|official full name of Finland République de Finlande

Republic of Ghana pn
id=Q117|official name of Ghana République du Ghana

Republic of India pn
id=Q668|official name of India République de l'Inde

Republic of Iraq pn
id=Q796|official name of Iraq République d'Irak République d'Iraq

Republic of Ireland pn
id=Q27|country République d'Irlande

Republic of Korea pn
id=Q884|country République de Corée

Republic of Kosovo pn
id=Q1246|official name of Kosovo République du Kosovo

Republic of Latvia pn
id=Q211|Official name of Latvia République de Lettonie

Republic of Lithuania pn
id=Q37|Official name of Lithuania République de Lituanie

Republic of Peru pn
id=Q419 République du Pérou

Republic of Seychelles pn
id=Q1042|official name of Seychelles République des Seychelles

Republic of Singapore pn
id=Q334|official name of Singapore République de Singapour

Republic of South Africa pn
id=Q258|official name of South Africa République d'Afrique du Sud

Republic of The Gambia pn
id=Q1005|official name of Gambia République de Gambie

Republic of Turkey pn
id=Q43|official name of the country of Turkey République turque

Republic of Zaire pn
id=Q6500954|official name of Zaire République du Zaïre

Republic of the Congo pn
id=Q971|country République du Congo

Republican n
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S. républicain républicaine

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
Entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina République serbe de Bosnie

Reticulum pn
small constellation of the southern summer sky Réticule

Reuben pn
first son of Jacob Ruben
male given name Ruben

Reuleaux triangle n
figure consisting of three circular arcs triangle de Reuleaux

Reunionese adj
of, from or pertaining to Réunion réunionnais

Reunionese n
person of or from Réunion Réunionnais

Revelation pn
book of Bible Apocalypse Révélation

Reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
an honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy Le Révérend

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Romanization standard for Korean Romanisation révisée du coréen

Rexism pn
a fascist movement in Belgium rexisme

Rexist adj
of, pertaining to or advocating Rexism rexiste

Rexist n
a follower or advocate of Rexism. rexiste

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Capital of Iceland Reykjavík

Reykjaviker n
inhabitant of Reykjavik Reykjavikois Reykjavikoise

Reynard pn
name in European folklore for the red fox Renart

Reynold pn
male given name Renaud

Rhea pn
goddess Rhéa
moon Rhéa

Rhenish /ˈɹɛnɪʃ/ adj
Pertaining to the river Rhine rhénan

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
river that flows through Europe Rhin

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
land on both sides of the river Rhine Rhénanie

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
state Rhénanie-Palatinat

Rhodanian /ɹəʊˈdeɪni.ən/ adj
of or aboriginal to the Rhône valley rhodanien

Rhodanian /ɹəʊˈdeɪni.ən/ n
inhabitant of the Rhône valley Rhodanien

Rhodes pn
capital of the Dodecanese Rhodes
island Rhodes

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
id=Q217169|historical name of Zimbabwe Rhodésie

Rhodian n
Someone from the island of Rhodes Rhodien Rhodienne

Rhone pn
river Rhône

Rhuddanian pn
subdivision of the Silurian period Rhuddanien

Rhône pn
department Rhône Rhone

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
male given name Richard

Richmond /ˈɹɪtʃmənd/ pn
capital of Virginia Richmond

Richter scale pn
logarithmic scale échelle de Richter

Ricœur pn
surname of French origin Ricœur

Riemann surface n
manifold surface de Riemann

Rieti pn
Rieti
capital of the province of Rieti Rieti

Riga pn
capital of Latvia Riga

Rigel /ˈɹaɪdʒəl/ pn
star Rigel

Righteous Among the Nations adj
non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust Juste parmi les nations

Rijeka /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
coastal city in Croatia Rijeka Fiume

Rimbaldian adj
relating to Rimbaud rimbaldien

Rimini pn
a resort town in Italy Rimini
province of Italy Rimini

Ring of Fire pn
area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity ceinture de feu

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
municipality Rio de Janeiro
state Rio de Janeiro État de Rio de Janeiro

Ripuarian adj
pertaining to a/the tribal Ripuarian(s) franc ripuaire
pertaining to language francique ripuaire

Ripuarian n
member of a section of the Frankish people Franc ripuaire

Ripuarian pn
West Germanic dialect francique ripuaire

Riyadh pn
capital of Saudi Arabia Riyad Riad

Roadian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Roadien

Robert /ˈɹɑb.əɹt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
given name Robert

Roberta pn
female given name Roberte

Robeson Channel pn
strait passage Robeson

Robespierrism n
robespierrisme

Robespierrist adj
robespierriste

Robin /ˈɹɑbɪn/ /ˈɹɒbɪn/ pn
Male given name Robin
Sidekick of Batman Robin

Robin Hood pn
legendary outlaw Robin des Bois

Rocco pn
male given name Roch

Rocky Mountains pn
mountain range Rocheuses montagnes Rocheuses

Roger pn
male given name Roger

Roland pn
male given name Roland

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
a member of the Romani people Rom Rrom bohémien gitan tsigane

Roma pn
the Romani people Roma Rroms

Romagnol pn
a Romance language romagnol

Romaic adj
of or pertaining to modern Greece romaïque

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
of or from Rome romain
of or from the Roman Empire romain

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
a native or resident of Rome Romain Romaine

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ pn
male given name Romain

Roman Catholic Church pn
part of the Christian churches in union with the pope in Rome Église catholique Église catholique apostolique romaine Église catholique romaine

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
empire Empire romain

Roman chair n
chaise romaine

Roman numeral n
numeral represented by letters chiffre romain

Roman numerals n
system of numerals chiffres romains

Roman road n
road built by the Romans voie romaine

Roman shade n
type of window shade store romain

Romance adj
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin roman néolatin néolatine

Romance language n
language descended from Latin langue romane

Romandy pn
French-speaking Switzerland Romandie

Romanesque adj
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire roman

Romani /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
language romani tsigane

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q218|South-Eastern European country Roumanie

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language roumain roumaine

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ n
native of Romania Roumain Roumaine roumain

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ pn
official language of Romania roumain Roumain

Romanization n
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet romanisation

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
30th sura of the Qur'an Romains
book of the Bible Romains

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
the Romance language romanche

Romanticism pn
artistic and intellectual movement romantisme

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
city Rome

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour Rome ne s'est pas faite en un jour

Romeo pn
character in Romeo and Juliet Roméo

Romeo and Juliet pn
the tragedy Roméo et Juliette

Ronald pn
male given name Ronald

Ronan pn
male given name Ronan

Roquefort n
blue cheese made from sheep's milk, produced in France roquefort

Rosalie pn
female given name Rosalie

Rosaline pn
female given name Roseline Roselyne

Rosamund pn
female given name Rosemonde

Rose pn
female given name Rose

Rosemary pn
female given name Rose-Marie

Rosetta Stone pn
large inscribed stone Pierre de Rosette

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ həˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
Jewish holiday Roch Hachana

Rosicrucian adj
related to Rosicrucianism rosicrucien

Rosicrucian n
member of Rosicrucian Order Rosicrucien

Rostov-na-Donu pn
a city in Russia Rostov-sur-le-Don

Rotarian /ɹoʊˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɹəʊˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
member of a Rotary Club rotarien rotarienne rotariennes rotariens

Rotterdammer n
person from Rotterdam Rotterdamois Rotterdamoise

Rottweiler n
breed of dog rottweiler

Roubaisian /ɹoʊˈbeɪzɪən/ /ɹoʊˈbeɪʒən/ n
Someone from Roubaix Roubaisien Roubaisienne

Rouen pn
a city in France Rouen

Rousseauian /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ adj
of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau Rousseau-esque Rousseauesque rousseauesque

Roussillon pn
region of southern France Roussillon

Rovaniemi pn
city Rovaniemi

Roxana pn
female given name Roxane
the wife of Alexander the Great Roxane

Roy G. Biv lang=en pn
mnemonic VIBUJOR

Roya pn
river and associated valley Roya

Royal Canadian Mounted Police pn
the federal and national police force of Canada Gendarmerie Royale du Canada

Royal Navy pn
British navy Royal Navy marine britannique

Rube Goldberg machine n
comically overcomplicated machine usine à gaz

Rubenid adj
of or pertaining to the Rubenids roubénide roupénide

Rubik's cube n
cubical mechanical puzzle Rubik’s Cube Cube de Rubik

Rubyist n
Rubyiste

Rudolph lang=en pn
male given name Rodolphe

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pn
the red-nosed reindeer Rudolphe le renne au nez rouge

Rumelange pn
city Rumelange

Rumpelstiltskin pn
the fairy tale Grigrigredinmenufretin
the fictional dwarf Barbichu Broumpristoche Grigrigredinmenufretin Outroupistache Perlimpinpin Tracassin

Rupelian pn
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch Rupélien

Ruritanian /ˌɹʊə.ɹɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌɹʊɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ adj
of or having the characteristics of adventure, romance, and intrigue chimérique
used to describe a fictitious and generic foreign government or person Bordurie Poldavie Syldavie

Ruritanian /ˌɹʊə.ɹɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌɹʊɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ n
person from the fictional land of Ruritania huron persan

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
medieval East Slavic state Rous' Rus' Ruthénie
people Rus Rus'

Rusian adj
related to the Rus (people) ruthénien

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
id=Q159|country in Asia and Europe Russie

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
of or pertaining to Rus ruthénien russe
of or pertaining to Russia russe Russe

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
a person from Russia Russe russe
ethnic Russian Russe russe

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ pn
the Russian language russe langue de Tolstoï langue russe

Russian Empire pn
id=Q34266|state Empire de Russie Empire russe

Russian Far East pn
Russian region Extrême-Orient russe

Russian Federation pn
id=Q159|Russia Fédération de Russie

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Russian Orthodox Church Église orthodoxe de Russie Église orthodoxe russe

Russian bar n
gymnastics-style beam held by two porters barre russe

Russian doll n
wooden doll matriochka poupée gigogne poupée russe

Russian oven n
a type of oven petchka

Russian roulette pn
deadly game with revolver and random spinning roulette russe

Russianism n
a word or other feature originating in the Russian language russisme

Russianist n
a person who studies Russian language, culture or history russiste

Russianness n
quality of being Russian russité

Russification n
cultural Russification russification

Russki /ˈɹʌs.ki/ n
alternative term for Russian (derogatory) ruskov russkoff Popov ruskof ruskoff russkof

Russo- prefix
relating to Russia or Russian russo-

Russo-Japanese adj
Of or pertaining to both Russia and Japan russo-japonais

Russophilia n
a strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Russia russophilie

Russophobia n
the fear of Russia or Russian russophobie

Russophone adj
Russian-speaking russophone

Russophone n
someone who speaks Russian russophone

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
book of the Bible livre de Ruth Ruth
female given name Ruth

Ruthenia pn
Ruthénie

Ruy Lopez n
a common chess opening partie espagnole

Rwanda pn
id=Q1037|country Rwanda Ruanda

Rwandan adj
of, from, or pertaining to Rwanda, the Rwandan people or language rwandais rouandais

Rwandan n
a person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent Rwandais Rouandais

Ryazan pn
city in Russia Riazan

Rzeczpospolita /ʒɛt͡ʃˌpɒspəˈlaɪtə/ pn
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Rzeczpospolita

Réunion pn
Overseas department of France Réunion

SBM n
small to medium business PME

SCART n
French-originated standard and associated 21-pin connector for connecting audiovisual equipment SCART

SCTS n
sea cadet training ship NECM

SIM card n
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data carte SIM

SIRC pn
acronym of Security Intelligence Review Committee CSARS

SMS n
a text message sent on a cell phone SMS texto

SPCUM pn
Montreal Urban Community police service SPCUM

SQ pn
Sûreté de Québec SQ

SRP n
suggested retail price PDS

SSBN n
submarine SNLE

STD n
MST

SUV /ɛs.juː.viː/ n
sport utility vehicle VUS

Saami pn
Saami language same

Saar pn
river in France and Germany Sarre

Saaremaa pn
island and county Sarema

Saarland pn
state Sarre

Sabbatarian n
seventh-day Sabbatarian, Sabbath-keeper, Saturday-keeper sabbataire sabbatiste
sixth-day Sabbatarian, Friday-keeper sabbataire sabbatiste

Sabbatarianism /sabəˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm̩/ n
Sabbath observance, Sabbathkeeping sabbatisme

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
Christian Sunday dimanche
Jewish Saturday chabbat shabbat sabbat
Muslim Friday vendredi
witches' Sabbath sabbat esba

Sabbath-day n
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath jour du Chabbat jour du Sabbat jour du Schabbat jour du Shabbat jour du chabbat jour du sabbat

Sabian n
sabéen

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
type of chocolate torte Sachertorte tarte Sacher

Sacramento pn
Sacramento, the capital city of California Sacramento

Sagitta pn
constellation Flèche

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ n
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign Sagittaire

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
astrological sign Sagittaire
constellation Sagittaire

Sagunto pn
town in Spain Sagonte

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
desert Sahara

Saharan adj
related to the Sahara desert saharien

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ adj
related to Western Sahara saharaoui sahraoui

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ n
a person from Western Sahara Saharaoui Sahraoui

Saigonese adj
related to Saigon saïgonnais

Saigonese n
person from Saigon Saïgonnais

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
title given to a saint Saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars croix de saint André sautoir

Saint Barbara pn
saint sainte Barbe

Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ n
Saint Bernard breed of Dog saint-bernard

Saint Gallen pn
A canton Saint-Gall
A city Saint-Gall

Saint George pn
Patron saint of England and several other places saint Georges

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
island in the Atlantic Ocean Sainte-Hélène

Saint Helier pn
capital of Jersey Saint-Hélier

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
id=Q763|a country in the Caribbean Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès Saint-Christophe-et-Nevis

Saint Lawrence River pn
river Fleuve Saint-Laurent

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
id=Q760|country in the Caribbean Sainte-Lucie

Saint Lucian adj
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Lucia or its culture or people lucien lucienne saint-lucien saint-lucienne

Saint Lucian n
Someone from Saint Lucia or of Saint Lucian descent Saint-Lucien Saint-Lucienne

Saint Mary pn
the mother of Jesus Christ sainte Marie

Saint Nicholas pn
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines saint Nicolas

Saint Petersburg pn
city Saint-Pétersbourg

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
overseas territory of France Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Saint Valentine's Day pn
Saint Valentine's Day Saint-Valentin

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
id=Q757|country in the Caribbean Saint-Vincent-et-Grenadines Saint-Vincent-et-les Grenadines

Saint-Denis pn
administrative capital of Réunion Saint-Denis

Saint-Malo pn
city in Brittany Saint-Malo

Saint-Pierre pn
capital of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon pn
department of France Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Saint-Étienne /ˌsænt ɛtiˈɛn/ pn
city Saint-Étienne

Saiva n
worshiper of Siva or practicer of Shaivism shivaïte

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ pn
island in Russia Sakhaline

Sakmarian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Sakmarien

Salafism n
a Sunni Islamic movement salafisme

Salamanca pn
city Salamanque
province Salamanque

Salamis pn
island in the Saronic Gulf Salamine

Salekhard pn
city in Russia Salekhard

Salerno pn
province Salerne
town Salerne

Salmanazar n
bottle of champagne or Burgundy wine salmanazar

Saluki /səˈɫuki/ n
Saluki breed of dog lévrier persan

Salvadoran adj
of or pertaining to El Salvador salvadorien

Salvadoran n
a person from El Salvador Salvadorien

Salvation Army pn
protestant Christian charitable and evangelical organization Armée du salut

Salvationist adj
relating to the activities or doctrines of the Salvation Army salutiste

Salvationist n
member of the Salvation Army salutiste

Salzburg pn
capital Salzbourg
state Salzbourg

Salzburgian adj
of Salzburg salzbourgeois

Salzburgian n
person from Salzburg salzbourgeois

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ pn
female given name Samantha

Samara pn
city in Russia Samara

Samaria pn
Both city and part of ancient Palestine Samarie

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
of or relating to Samaria or the Samaritans samaritain samaritaine

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ n
a native or inhabitant of Samaria Samaritain Samaritaine

Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
city in Uzbekistan Samarcande

Sambo pn
martial art sambo

Sami pn
any of the languages of the Sami same

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
id=Q683|Independent State of Samoa Samoa

Samoan adj
of or pertaining to Samoa samoan

Samoan n
person Samoan Samoen Samoën Samoïen

Samogitia pn
Samogitia Samogitie

Samogitian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people samogitien

Samogitian pn
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia samogitien

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
a prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean Samos
an island belonging to the Sporades and a city Samos

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
city in Commagene Samosate

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace Samothracien

Samson pn
Israelite judge Samson

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
biblical person Samuel
male given name Samuel
book of the Bible Samuel

San Franciscan adj
of or relating to San Francisco san-franciscain

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco, California city San Francisco

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ pn
a city in California, USA San José

San José pn
the capital of Costa Rica San José

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
id=Q238|Republic of San Marino Saint-Marin
capital city Saint-Marin

Sana'a pn
capital of Yemen Sanaa

Sandbian pn
subdivision of the Ordovician period Sandbien

Sandinista n
member of the Sandinista National Liberation Fron sandiniste

Sandwich tern n
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis sterne caugek

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ pn
language sanskrit sanscrit

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ pn
fictional figure père Noël saint Nicolas

Santa Fe pn
capital city of New Mexico Sainte Foi Sainte Foy

Santo Domingo pn
the capital city of the Dominican Republic Saint-Domingue

Santonian pn
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch Santonien

Santorini /ˌsantɒˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsæntəˈɹini/ pn
Greek island Santorin

Sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
relating to the Greek poetess Sappho or her poetry saphique

Sappho pn
Greek female name Sappho

Sapporo pn
a city of Japan Sapporo

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
Arab or any Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades Sarrasin Sarrazin
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE Sarrasin Sarrazin

Sarah /ˈsæɹə/ /ˈsɛəɹə/ pn
given name from Hebrew Sarah
the wife of Abraham Sara

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
city Sarajevo

Saratov pn
city Saratov

Sardanapalus pn
King of Assyria Sardanapale

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
island of Italy Sardaigne

Sardinian adj
relating to Sardinia sarde

Sardinian n
person from Sardinia Sarde Sardaignois Sardaignoise

Sardinian pn
language sarde

Sargon pn
emperor Sargon

Sark /sɑɹk/ /sɑːk/ pn
island Sercq

Sarkozy pn
surname Sarkozy

Sarmatism /ˈsɑɹmətɪzəm/ /ˈsɑːmətɪzəm/ n
belief that the people of the Polish Commonwealth descended from the ancient Sarmatians sarmatisme

Sarthe pn
département Sarthe

Sartrean adj
of Sartre or his works sartrien sartrienne

Sasha pn
female given name Sacha
male given name Sacha

Saskatchewan /səˈskætʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Province in western Canada Saskatchewan

Saskatchewanian adj
of or relating to Saskatchewan saskatchewanais saskatchewannais

Saskatchewanian n
an inhabitant of Saskatchewan Saskatchewanais Saskatchewanaise Saskatchewannais Saskatchewannaise

Saskatonian adj
of or relating to Saskatoon saskatonien

Saskatonian n
a native or inhabitant of Saskatoon Saskatonien Saskatonienne

Saskatoon /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtun/ pn
the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatoon

Sassari pn
town and province Sassari

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ pn
the Devil Satan

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey satanisme
devil worship satanisme

Satanist n
one who identifies with Satanism sataniste

Satu Mare pn
city in Romania Satu Mare

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
day of the week samedi

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
id=Q134388|god Saturne
id=Q193|planet Saturne

Saturnian /sæ.tɜː(ɹ)n.jən/ n
inhabitant of Saturn Saturnien Saturnienne

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ adj
pertaining to Saudi Arabia saoudien saoudi saoudite

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ n
person from Saudi Arabia Saoudien Saoudienne

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q851|country in the Middle East Arabie Saoudite Arabie saoudite

Saudi Arabian adj
pertaining to Saudi Arabia saoudien

Saudi Arabian n
person from Saudi Arabia Saoudien

Sauer pn
river Sûre

Saul /sɔːl/ pn
first king of Israel Saül
original name of Paul Saul

Sava pn
river Save

Savona pn
capital Savone
province Savone

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
a historical region of western Europe Savoie

Savoy cabbage n
a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves chou de Savoie

Saxon /sæksən/ n
native or inhabitant of Saxony Saxon Saxonne

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
state Saxe

Saône /soʊn/ /səʊn/ pn
French river Saône

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Scandinavie

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
of Scandinavia scandinave
of the North Germanic family of languages scandinave

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
someone from Scandinavia Scandinave

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
péninsule Scandinave Scandinavie

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula Scanie

Scarborough pn
district in Toronto Scarborough

Schaerbeek pn
city in Belgium Schaerbeek

Schaffhausen pn
city Schaffhouse
canton Schaffhouse

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
female given name Schéhérazade Shéhérazade

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
river Escaut

Schengen Area pn
group of European countries espace Schengen

Schlemm's canal n
channel in the eye canal de Schlemm

Schleswig-Holstein pn
state Schleswig-Holstein

Schopenhauerian /ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən/ /ˌʃəʊpənhaʊˈɪːɹɪən/ adj
of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer schopenhauerien schopenhauérien

Schrödinger's cat pn
thought experiment chat de Schrödinger

Schwartz pn
surname Schwartz

Schwyz pn
canton canton de Schwyz

Scientologist n
follower of Scientology scientologue

Scientology pn
belief system developed by L. Ron Hubbard scientologie

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
astrological sign Scorpion

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
constellation Scorpion

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
a person born in or native to Scotland Écossais Écossaise

Scotch /skɑtʃ/ /skɒtʃ/ n
uncountable: whisky made in Scotland scotch

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
id=Q22|country in northwest Europe to the north of England Écosse

Scots /skɒts/ adj
Scottish écossais

Scots /skɒts/ pn
Lowland Scots language écossais

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
a man from Scotland Écossais

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
of a person écossais écossaise
of a thing or concept écossais

Scottish English pn
dialect of English spoken in Scotland anglais écossais

Scottish Gaelic pn
The Gaelic language of Scotland gaélique écossais

Scouts pn
members of that movement collectively scouts
worldwide youth movement scoutisme

Scrabble pn
board game with interlocking words Scrabble

Scrabbler n
a Scrabble player scrabbleur scrabbleuse

Sculptor pn
constellation Sculpteur

Scutum pn
constellation Écu de Sobieski

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
personification of the rock Scylla

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɔv/ pn
sea mer d'Azov mer d’Azov

Sea of Galilee pn
lake in northern Israel lac de Tibériade mer de Galilée

Sea of Japan pn
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia mer du Japon

Sea of Okhotsk pn
sea mer d'Okhotsk

Sealand pn
the Principality of Sealand Sealand principauté de Sealand

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
given name Sébastien

Second French Empire pn
empire ruled by Napoleon III Second Empire

Secretary General n
chief administrator of an international body secrétaire général

Secretary of State n
government position secrétaire d'État

Security Intelligence Review Committee pn
oversight committee overseeing the CSIS security service of Canada Comité de surveillance des activités de reseignement de sécurité

Sedna pn
id=Q15610|planetoid Sedna
id=Q875507|a goddess Sedna

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
municipality in Castellón, Spain Segorbe

Segovia pn
city in Castile, Spain Ségovie

Seine /seɪn/ pn
river of northern France Seine

Selandian pn
subdivision of the Paleocene epoch Sélandien

Selangor pn
western Malaysian state Selangor

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
female given name Céline Sélène Séléna

Selene /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Greek moon goddess Séléné

Seleucia /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ pn
city Séleucie

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Ancient Greek name Séleucos

Selonia pn
A cultural region in Latvia Sélonie

Semite /ˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˈsɛmaɪt/ n
descendant of any of these peoples sémite

Semitic /sɛˈmɪ.tɪk/ adj
pertaining to the Semites sémitique
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afro-Asiatic languages sémitique

Senate pn
Canadian senate Sénat
Roman senate Sénat
legislative body Sénat sénat

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ pn
Roman cognomen Sénèque
tribe Sénécas Tsonnontouan

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
id=Q1041|Republic of Senegal Sénégal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
pertaining to Senegal sénégalais

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
person from Senegal Sénégalais Sénégalaise

Senkaku Islands pn
islands îles Diaoyutai îles Senkaku

Senonian n
Sénonien

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
capital of South Korea Séoul

Seoulite adj
from or pertaining to Seoul séoulien séoulite

Seoulite n
someone from Seoul Séoulien Séoulienne Séoulite

Sephardi n
Sephardi séfarade

Sephardic adj
relating to the culture of the Sephardi Jews séfarade

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar septembre

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek Septante

Seraphina pn
female given name Séraphine

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ adj
of or pertaining to the Serbs or their culture serbe

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
Serbe

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
id=Q403|a country in southeastern Europe Serbie

Serbia and Montenegro pn
id=Q37024|former country on the Balkan Peninsula Serbie-et-Monténégro

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians serbe
pertaining to the Serbian language serbe

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
Serbe serbe

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian serbe

Serbo-Croatian adj
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language serbo-croate

Serbo-Croatian pn
South Slavic language serbo-croate

Serbophile adj
Loving Serbia, the Serbian people or Serbian culture Serbophile

Serbophile n
one who loves Serbia Serbophile

Sergius pn
male given name Serge

Sermon on the Mount pn
public discourse given by Jesus Sermon sur la montagne

Serpens /ˈsɚːpənz/ pn
large summer constellation of the northern sky Serpent

Serpukhovian pn
subdivision of the Carboniferous period Serpukhovien

Serravallian pn
subdivision of the Miocene epoch Serravallien

Set /ˈsɛt/ pn
Egyptian god Seth

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Egyptian god Seth
the third son of Adam and Eve Seth

Sevastopol /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
city Sébastopol

Seventh-day Adventist n
member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church adventiste du septième jour

Seventy pn
translators of the Septuagint Septante

Severn pn
the river Severn

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
city in Andalusia, Spain Séville

Sevillian adj
of or pertaining to Sevilla sévillan

Sevillian n
someone from Sevilla Sévillan Sévillane

Sexagesima n
8th Sunday before Easter Sexagésime

Sextans pn
dim spring constellation of the northern sky Sextant

Seychellean adj
of, from, or pertaining to Seychelles seychellois

Seychellean n
person Seychellois Seychelloise

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
id=Q1042|country in East Africa Seychelles

Seychellois adj
from, or pertaining to, the Seychelles seychellois

Seychellois n
Someone from the Seychelles of Seychellois descent Seychellois Seychelloise

Sha'aban pn
eighth month of the Islamic calendar chaabane

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
English playwright Shakespeare

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspiɹi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works shakespearien

Shakespearean sonnet n
type of sonnet sonnet anglais sonnet shakespearien

Shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Chinese city as provincial-level municipality Shanghai Chang-hai

Shanghainese n
Shanghainese person Shanghaïais Shanghaïaise Shanghaïen Shanghaïenne

Shantou pn
a city of China Shantou

Shawinigan pn
Shawinigan

Sheinwoodian pn
subdivision of the Silurian period Sheinwoodien

Shekkacho pn
language of Ethiopia shakacho

Sherbrooke pn
City of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Sherbrooke

Sheremetyevo pn
airport in Russia Cheremetievo

Sherifian adj
all senses chérifien

Sherlockian adj
Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. sherlockien

Sherlockian n
Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. sherlockien

Sherwood Forest /ˈʃɜːwʊd ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈʃɝwʊd ˈfɔɹɪst/ pn
country park forêt de Sherwood

Shi'a n
branch of Islam chiisme
follower of Shi'a Islam chi'ite chiite

Shiite /ʃiːaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to the Shi'a branch of Islam chiite chi'ite
of or pertaining to the Shiites chiite chi'ite

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
religion shinto shintoïsme

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ n
variety of black grape syrah

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ pn
a city in southern Iran Chiraz

Shor pn
language shor

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
Amerind people Shoshones

Shota pn
male given name Chota

Siam pn
id=Q869|the former name of Thailand Siam

Siamese adj
Thai siamois

Siamese n
Siam inhabitant Siamois Siamoise

Siamese cat n
mammal chat siamois siamois

Siamese fighting fish n
a freshwater fish combattant

Siamese twin n
conjoined twin frère siamois sœur siamoise

Siberia saɪˈbɪəɹɪə pn
region of Russia Sibérie

Siberian adj
from, of or pertaining to Siberia sibérien

Siberian n
a person from Siberia Sibérien Sibérienne
domestic cat breed sibérien

Siberian Husky n
Siberian Husky dog husky de Sibérie husky sibérien

Siberian elm n
tree Ulmus pumila orme de Sibérie

Siberian tiger n
Panthera tigris altaica tigre de Sibérie tigre de l'Amour

Sichuan /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪtʃ.wɑn/ pn
a province in China Sichuan

Sicilian adj
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants sicilien

Sicilian n
person Sicilien Sicilienne

Sicilian pn
language sicilien

Sicilian Defence n
chess opening défense sicilienne

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
island Sicile

Sidon pn
city state of Phoenicia Sidon

Siena /siˈɛnə/ pn
city Sienne
province Sienne

Sienese adj
of Siena siennois siennoise

Sienese n
person Siennois Siennoise

Sierpinski triangle n
a fractal consisting of three copies of itself triangle de Sierpiński

Sierra Leone pn
Republic of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
from or of Sierra Leone sierra-léonais sierra-léonaise sierra-léonien sierra-léonienne sierraléonais sierraléonaise

Sierra Leonean n
someone from Sierra Leone Sierra-Léonais Sierra-Léonaise Sierra-Léonien Sierra-Léonienne Sierraléonais Sierraléonaise

Sikh /siːk/ adj
relating to Sikhism sikh

Sikh /siːk/ n
an adherent of Sikhism sikh

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ pn
religion sikhisme

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
region Silésie

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Silesia silésien

Silicon Valley pn
nickname for region in San Francisco Silicon Valley Vallée du Silicium

Silk Road pn
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa route de la soie

Silvanus lang=en pn
biblical character Silvain
male given name Sylvain

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
female given name Sylvie

Simferopol /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
city Simferopol

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
biblical characters Simon
male given name Simon

Simon says n
children's game Jacques a dit

Simone /səˈməʊn/ pn
female given name Simone

Simplified Chinese pn
Chinese written using simplified characters chinois simplifié
simplified characters caractère simplifié

Sinai pn
mountain Sinaï
peninsula Sinaï

Sindhi adj
pertaining to Sindh sindhi

Sindhi pn
language sindhi

Sinemurian n
subdivision of the Jurassic period Sinémurien

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
id=Q334|Republic of Singapore Singapour

Singapore dollar n
official currency of Singapore dollar de Singapour

Singaporean adj
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore singapourien

Singaporean n
a person from Singapore Singapourienne Singapourien

Singlish pn
English-based creole used in Singapore singlish

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ adj
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka cinghalais

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ n
Sinhalese person Ceylanais Ceylanaise Cingalais Cingalaise Cinghalais Cinghalaise

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ pn
the language cinghalais

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ adj
relating to the group of Chinese languages chinois sinitique

Sino- /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
relating to China or Chinese sino-

Sino-Tibetan adj
related to China and Tibet sinotibétain
related to Chinese and Tibetan sinotibétain

Sino-Xenic adj
related to Chinese readings in Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese borrowings from medieval Chinese sinoxénique

Sinocentrism /ˌsɪnɵˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ n
belief that China is the center of the Earth sinocentrisme

Sinophile n
Sinophile sinophile

Sinophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
the fear of China or Chinese sinophobie

Sinophone adj
speaking Chinese sinophone

Sinophone n
a speaker of Chinese sinophone

Sion pn
capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland Sion

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius

Sisyphean /ˌsɪsəˈfiːən/ adj
incessant or incessantly recurring, but futile sisyphien sisyphéen

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
figure Sisyphe

Skopje pn
capital of Macedonia Skopje Skoplje

Slav /slɑːv/ n
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language Slave

Slavey /ˈsleɪvi/ pn
a language esclave
an Athabascan people Esclave

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
of the Slavs, their culture or languages slave slavon

Slavic studies n
academic discipline slavistique

Slavism n
a Slavic idiom or phrase slavisme

Slavist n
specialist in the Slavic languages, literature or culture slaviste

Slavo- prefix
Slavic slavo-

Slavonia pn
region of Croatia Slavonie

Slavonic /sləˈvɒn.ɪk/ adj
related to Slavonia slavon

Slavonic /sləˈvɒn.ɪk/ pn
unrecorded ancestor of Slavic languages esclavon paléoslave slavon vieux slave

Slavophile n
person who is interested in the development and prosperity of the Slavic race slavophile

Sleeping Beauty pn
fairy tale La Belle au bois dormant
main character in this story Belle au bois dormant

Slinky n
Toy spring Ondamania Slinky

Slovak adj
of Slovakia or its language slovaque

Slovak n
native of Slovakia Slovaque slovaque

Slovak pn
language of Slovakia slovaque

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
id=Q214|Slovakia Slovaquie

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
adjective slovène

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
a person Slovène

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
the language slovène

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q215|country in Europe Slovénie

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ pn
extinct language of the Slovincian people slovince

Slovio pn
an artificial Slavic language slovio

Slovyansk pn
city Slaviansk Sloviansk

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
most common surnames by language Martin
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith” Lefebvre Lefèvre Lefébure

Smoke pn
44th sura of the Qur'an Fumée

Smolensk pn
city Smolensk

Smyrna /zmˈɪɚnɑː/ pn
city Smyrne

Snares penguin n
Penguin gorfou des Snares

Snell's law /snɛlz lɔ/ n
law in optics loi de Snell-Descartes de la réfraction

Snow Queen pn
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice Reine des neiges

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen) Blanche-Neige
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot) Blanche-Neige

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
city in Russia Sotchi

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
id=Q83286|Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 République fédérative socialiste de Yougoslavie

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
id=Q881|official name of Vietnam République socialiste du Viêt Nam

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
pertaining to the Socinians socinien

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ n
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination socinien socinienne

Socrates pn
Greek philosopher Socrate

Socratic adj
characteristic of the philosopher Socrates socratique

Socratic method pn
maïeutique

Socred n
member of the Social Credit Party créditiste

Socreds pn
diminutive of Social Credit Party Ralliement créditiste créditiste

Sod's law /sɒdz lɔː/ pn
rule loi de l'emmerdement maximum

Sodom /ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈsɒdəm/ pn
city in the Middle East Sodome

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
the capital city of Bulgaria Sofia

Sofian n
someone from Sofia Sofiote

Sogdiana pn
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization Sogdiane

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
id=Q544|the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it système solaire

Solarian n
inhabitant of the Sun Solaire Solarien Solarienne

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
king of Israel Salomon Solayman

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
id=Q685|A country in Melanesia Îles Salomon

Solomon's seal n
plant of genus Polygonatum sceau de Salomon

Solothurn pn
city Soleure
canton Soleure

Solutrean /səˈlu.tɹi.ən/ adj
pertaining to the Solutrean solutréen

Solutrean /səˈlu.tɹi.ən/ pn
stage of Paleolithic Solutréen

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
pertaining to Somalia somalien somali

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent Somalien Somalienne

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ pn
a language somali somalien

Somalia pn
id=Q1045|country in the Horn of Africa Somalie

Somaliland pn
unrecognized state Somaliland

Son of Heaven pn
Fils du Ciel

Son of Man pn
Jesus Christ Fils de l'homme

Sondrio pn
capital Sondrio
province Sondrio

Song of Songs pn
book of the Bible Cantique de Cantiques Cantique de Solomon

Sonora pn
state of Mexico la Sonore le Sonora

Sonya pn
female given name Sonia

Sooretama slaty antshrike n
bird batara de Sooretama

Sophia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
female given name Sophie

Sophoclean /sɒfəˈkliːən/ adj
of or pertaining to Sophocles sophocléen

Sophocles pn
Greek dramatic poet Sophocle

Sorb n
member of a Slavic people sorabe

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
language sorabe

Sorrento /səˈɹɛntoʊ/ /səˈɹɛntəʊ/ pn
town in the province of Naples Sorrente

Sotho /ˈsutu/ pn
Sotho language sesotho sotho du Sud

Soulagean adj
Pertaining to Soulages or his works soulagien soulagésien

Sound pn
strait that separates Zealand from Scania détroit du Sund

South Africa pn
country Afrique du Sud

South African English pn
English dialect of South Africa anglais sud-africain

South America pn
id=Q18|continent that is the southern part of the Americas Amérique du Sud

South American adj
relating to South America sud-américain sudaméricain

South American n
South American person sud-américain sud-américaine

South Asia pn
South Asia Asie du Sud

South Australia pn
state of Australia Australie-Méridionale

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ keəɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
US state Caroline du Sud

South Caucasus pn
region of southwest Asia Caucase du Sud Transcaucasie

South China Sea pn
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines mer de Chine méridionale

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands pn
territory Géorgie du Sud-et-les Îles Sandwich du Sud

South Holland pn
province Hollande-Méridionale

South India pn
southern region of India Inde du Sud

South Indian adj
sud-indien

South Island pn
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand île du Sud

South Korea pn
id=Q884|country in East Asia Corée du Sud

South Korean adj
of South Korea sud-coréen

South Korean n
person from or descended from South Korea Sud-Coréen Sud-Coréenne

South Ossetia pn
South Ossetia Ossétie du Sud

South Pole /ˈsaʊθˌpoʊl/ /ˈsaʊθˌpəʊl/ pn
the southernmost point on Earth pôle Sud

South Slavic pn
of or relating to the South Slavs slave méridional

South Sudan pn
id=Q958|country in Africa Sud-Soudan Soudan du Sud

South Tyrol pn
German-speaking region of northern Italy Haut-Adige Tyrol du sud

South West Africa pn
former province of South Africa Sud-Ouest africain

South Yemen pn
id=Q199841|country Yémen du Sud

Southampton /saʊθˈæmptən/ pn
city Southampton

Southeast Asia pn
a subregion of Asia Asie du Sud-Est

Southern Cross pn
constellation Croix du Sud

Southern Europe pn
Southern Europe Europe du Sud

Southern Hemisphere n
hemisphere to the south of its equator hémisphère sud hémisphère austral

Southern Ocean pn
the ocean surrounding Antarctica océan Antarctique océan Austral océan glacial Antarctique

Southerner /ˈsʌð(ᵊ)nəɹ/ n
someone from the area that once formed the CSA sudiste

Southwest Asia pn
area of Asia Asie de l'Ouest

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics soviétique

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ n
citizen Soviétique

Soviet Russia pn
Soviet Union in the early stages Russie soviétique

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
république socialiste soviétique

Soviet Union pn
Union soviétique

Sovietologist n
a person who engages in Sovietology soviétologue

Sovietology n
the field of study of the Soviet Union soviétologie

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ n
a Soviet/Russian spacecraft Soyouz

Space Shuttle n
a space transportation system navette spatiale

Spain /speɪn/ pn
id=Q29|country in Europe Espagne

Spanglish pn
blend of English and Spanish spanglish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
somebody from Spain Espagnol Espagnole

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Spain espagnol espagnole
of or pertaining to the Spanish language espagnol espagnole
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain espagnol espagnole

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ pn
Romance language of Spain and the Americas espagnol castillan

Spanish Armada pn
The fleet of warships sent by Philip II of Spain Invincible Armada

Spanish Netherlands pn
country Pays-Bas espagnols

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Spanish Water Dog chien d'eau espagnol

Spanish chestnut n
fruit châtain marron
tree châtaignier commun marronnier

Spanishness n
quality of being Spanish hispanité

Sparta pn
ancient city-state in southern Greece Sparte

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Thracian name Spartacus

Spartan adj
of Sparta spartiate

Spartan n
citizen of Sparta Spartiate

Spetsnaz n
Russian military special forces spetsnaz

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
large monument in Egypt Sphinx

Sphynx n
cat Sphynx

Spinozism pn
philosophical doctrine spinozisme

Spiritism pn
a philosophical doctrine spiritisme

Spirograph n
a geometric drawing toy Spirographe

Spitsbergen pn
island Spitzberg Spitsberg

Split /splɪt/ pn
port city in Croatia Split

Sporades pn
archipelago Sporades

Sprachraum n
geographical region where a language is spoken [[zone]] [[linguistique]]

Spratly Islands pn
islands îles Spratleys îles des Spratleys

Spree /ʃpɹeɪ/ pn
river in Germany Spree

Squamish /ˈskwɔːmɪʃ/ pn
a language of the Salishan family squamish

Srebrenica /ˌsɹebɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Bosnian town Srebrenica

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka Sri Jayawardenapura

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
id=Q854|a country in South Asia Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan adj
of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people sri-lankais

Sri Lankan n
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent Sri-Lankais Sri-Lankaise

St n
abbreviation of Saint St St. Ste Ste.

St John's wort /seɪnt d͡ʒɑnz wɚt/ /sn̩t d͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
any plant of the genus Hypericum millepertuis

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre pn
massacre massacre de la Saint-Barthélemy

St. Elmo's fire n
electrical discharge feu de Saint-Elme

St. Patrick's Day pn
Irish holiday fête de la Saint-Patrick

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen Fête de la Saint-Étienne

St. Vitus' dance n
Sydenham's chorea danse de Saint Guy

Stakhanovism n
institution stakhanovisme

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ adj
(USSR) pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working stakhanoviste

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
stakhanoviste

Stalin pn
Stalin Staline

Stalinism n
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin stalinisme

Stalinist adj
of or relating to Stalinism stalinien

Stalinist n
a person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism staliniste

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
male given name- the standard or most popular form Stanislas

Star Trek pn
the franchise Star Trek

Star Trekky adj
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Star Trek. star-trekien

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] pn
Strategic Defense Initiative Initiative de Défense stratégique

Star Wars Day [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz deɪ] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z deɪ] pn
han holiday journée Star Wars

Star Warsy adj
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Star Wars. star-warsien

Star of David pn
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism étoile de David

Star-Spangled Banner pn
a nickname for the national flag of the USA bannière étoilée

Stars and Stripes n
flag of the USA bannière étoilée

State of Israel pn
id=Q801|country (official name) État d'Israël

State of Japan pn
de facto official name of Japan État du Japon

State of Qatar pn
id=Q846|Official name of Qatar. État du Qatar

State of the Union pn
annual address given by the US president le Discours sur l'état de l'Union

States General /steɪts ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ pn
French assembly états généraux

Statue of Liberty pn
large statue in New York harbor statue de la Liberté

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
Eumetopias jubatus lion de mer de Steller

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal stendhalien

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
female given name Stéphanie

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ pn
biblical martyr Étienne
male given name Étienne Stéphane

Stevens-Johnson syndrome n
syndrome de Stevens-Johnson

Stockholm pn
capital of Sweden Stockholm

Stockholm syndrome n
psychological condition syndrome de Stockholm

Stockholmer n
someone from Stockholm Stockholmien Stockholmois

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
prehistoric period âge de pierre Âge de la pierre

Stonehenge /ˈstoʊ̯n.hɛndʒ/ pn
ancient group of standing stones in England Stonehenge

Strabo pn
historian and philosopher Strabon

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
standard of excellence stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family stradivarius

Strait of Dover pn
strait in the English Channel Pas de Calais

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Strait of Gibraltar détroit de Gibraltar

Strait of Hormuz pn
strait détroit d'Ormuz

Strait of Juan de Fuca pn
strait between Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula Détroit de Juan de Fuca

Strait of Kerch pn
strait détroit de Kertch

Strait of Magellan pn
Strait of Magellan détroit de Magellan

Strait of Messina pn
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy détroit de Messine

Strait of Sicily pn
strait between Sicily and Tunisia canal de Sicile

Strasbourg /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
city in France Strasbourg

Strauss /stɹaʊs/ pn
surname Strauss

Streisand effect /ˈstɹaɪ.sænd əˌfɛkt/ n
phenomenon effet Streisand

Stuttgart pn
a city in Germany Stuttgart

Styria pn
Austrian state Styrie

Styx /stɪks/ pn
river of the underworld Styx

Sublime Porte pn
Ottoman imperial government Sublime Porte

Sudan pn
id=Q1049|Republic of Sudan Soudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language soudanais soudanaise

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent Soudanais Soudanaise

Sudeten pn
series of mountains Sudètes monts Sudètes

Sudetenland pn
region in Czechia Région des Sudètes

Suez pn
Suez, Egypt Suez

Suez Canal pn
canal Canal de Suez canal de Suez

Sufism n
Islamic mysticism soufisme sufisme

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro Pain de Sucre

Sukhumi pn
capital city Soukhoumi

Sulawesi pn
island Sulawesi

Sumatra pn
the largest island of Indonesia Sumatra

Sumatran n
Someone from Sumatra Sumatrais Sumatraise Sumatran Sumatrane Sumatrien Sumatrienne

Sumatran tiger n
Sumatran tiger tigre de Sumatra

Sumerian adj
pertaining to Sumer sumérien

Sumerian n
person Sumérien Sumérienne

Sumerian pn
language sumérien

Sumerologist n
person who studies Sumerology Sumerologue

Sumerology n
the study of the ancient Sumerian civilisation sumérologie

Summer Triangle pn
asterism Triangle d'été

Sun /sʌn/ n
Sunday dim.

Sun /sʌn/ pn
id=Q525|star Soleil

Sunda Strait pn
strait between Java and Sumatra détroit de la Sonde

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
day of the week dimanche

Sunday best n
person's finest clothing endimanché

Sunday driver n
one who drives slowly conducteur du dimanche

Sunday school n
religious school providing education on Sundays école du dimanche

Sunni n
Sunni Islam, a branch of Islam sunnisme
follower of the Sunni branch of Islam sunnite

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
a fictional character with superhuman powers Superman

Supreme Leader n
head of state of Iran Guide suprême

Supreme Soviet pn
Soviet parliament Soviet suprême

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
id=Q730|country Surinam Suriname

Surinamese adj
of, from or pertaining to Suriname surinamien

Surinamese n
person from Suriname Surinamien Surinamienne

Susa /ˈsuːzə/ pn
capital Suse

Susan /ˈsuːzən/ pn
female given name Suzanne

Susanna pn
biblical character Suzanne

Suva pn
capital of Fiji Suva

Svalbard pn
islands north east of Greenland Svalbard

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
two distinct dependencies of Norway Iles Svalbard et Jan Mayen

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
historical region of Germany Souabe

Swabian n
person Souabe

Swabish n
person Souabe

Swadesh list n
lists of vocabulary liste Swadesh

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
language swahili

Swazi adj
pertaining to Swaziland swazi

Swazi n
person from Swaziland Swazi

Swazi pn
Bantu language swati

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
attributive form - relating to Swaziland swazilandais
id=Q1050|Kingdom of Swaziland Swaziland

Swazilander n
a native or inhabitant of Swaziland Swazilandais Swazilandaise

Swede /swiːd/ n
Swedish person Suédois Suédoise

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
id=Q34|Scandinavian country Suède

Swedenborgian adj
of or pertaining to Emanuel Swedenborg swedenborgien swédenborgien

Swedenborgian n
a religious follower of Emanuel Swedenborg swedenborgien swedenborgienne swédenborgien swédenborgienne

Swedenborgianism n
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg swedenborgianisme swedenborgisme swédenborgianisme swédenborgisme

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Sweden suédois
of or pertaining to the Swedish language suédois

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ pn
language suédois

Swedish massage n
style of massage massage suédois

Swedophone adj
Swedish-speaking suécophone suédophone svécophone

Swedophone n
speaker of Swedish suécophone suédophone svécophone

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s) suisse
of or pertaining to Switzerland suisse
of or pertaining to the Swiss people suisse

Swiss /swɪs/ n
Swiss person Suisse Suissesse

Swiss Army knife n
type of pocket knife couteau suisse

Swiss Confederation pn
id=Q39|Official name of Switzerland Confédération suisse

Swiss German n
Alemannic allemand de Suisse

Swiss franc n
currency of Switzerland franc suisse

Swiss pine n
Pinus cembra arolle pin cembro pin des Alpes

Swiss roll n
type of sponge cake roll roulé rouleau de génoise

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
id=Q39|sovereign country Suisse

Sylvester /sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ pn
male given name Sylvestre

Syracuse pn
city in New York state Syracuse
city and port in the province of Syracuse Syracuse
province Sicily Syracuse

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q858|country in the Middle East Syrie

Syrian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language syrien

Syrian n
A person from Syria or of Syrian descent Syrienne Syrien

Syrian Arab Republic pn
id=Q858|Official name of Syria République arabe syrienne

Szczecin pn
city in Poland Szczecin Stettin

Szlachta /ˈʃlaxta/ pn
nobility of Poland, and Lithuania szlachta

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
city and state São Paulo

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
id=Q1039|Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Sao Tomé-et-Principe São Tomé e Príncipe

Sûreté pn
short for Sûreté Nationale Sûreté
short for Sûreté du Québec Sûreté

Sûreté du Québec pn
police force Sûreté du Québec

T-bar n
ski lift arbalète

T-bone steak n
the beek steak bifteck d'aloyau

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
type of shirt t-shirt tee-shirt T-shirt chandail

T-square n
rule with a short perpendicular crosspiece at one end règle en T

TBM n
tunnel-boring machine tunnelier

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it la fin du monde tel que nous le connaissons

TMR pn
Town Mount Royal VMR

TTBOMK adv
to one's knowledge pour autant que je sache

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
abbreviation for television télé

TV guide n
television listing guide télé programme télé

Tabitha /ˈtæbɪθə/ pn
biblical woman Tabitha
female given name Tabitha

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Roman cognomen Tacite

Tagalog /tɑˈɡɑːlɑɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
language tagalog

Tagus pn
Iberian river Tage

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
island Tahiti

Tahitian adj
relating to Tahiti tahitien

Tahitian n
native or inhabitant Tahitien Tahitienne Tahititien

Tahitian pn
language tahitien

Taimyr pn
large peninsula Taïmyr

Tainan pn
a city in Taiwan Tainan

Taipei pn
Taipei Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
East Asian country Taïwan

Taiwan Strait pn
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan détroit de Taïwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ adj
relating to Taiwan taïwanais

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
person from Taiwan Taïwanais Taïwanaise

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
language taïwanais

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajiki dialect tadjik

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ n
person Tadjik Tadjike

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
language tadjik

Tajikistan pn
id=Q863|Republic of Tajikistan Tadjikistan

Taliban n
militia Taliban

Talibanesque adj
Reminiscent of the Taliban talibanesque

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Capital of Estonia Tallinn Tallin

Tallinner n
someone from Tallin Tallinnois Tallinnoise

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
collection of Jewish writings Talmud talmud

Talmudic /tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑlˈmʊdɪk/ adj
related to the Talmud talmudique

Tamar pn
daughter-in-law of Judah Tamar

Tamara /tɑmɑɹə/ /təmɛɹə/ pn
female given name Tamara

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language tamoul tamil

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ n
person Tamoul Tamoule

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ pn
language tamoul tamil

Tamil Nadu pn
state in southern India Tamil Nadu

Tamil Tigers pn
guerrilla organization Tigres de libération de l'Eelam tamoul Tigres tamouls

Tampere pn
city in Finland Tampere

Tancred /ˈtæŋkrɪd/ pn
male given name Tancrède

Tanganyika pn
lake Lac Tanganyika
territory, former country Tanganyika

Tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒə.ˌɹin/ adj
pertaining to Tangier tangérois tangéroise

Tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒə.ˌɹin/ n
inhabitant of Tangier Tangérois Tangéroise

Tangiers pn
a port city in northern Morocco Tanger

Tania pn
female given name Tania

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
id=Q924|United Republic of Tanzania Tanzanie

Tanzanian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania and its people tanzanien

Tanzanian n
a person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent Tanzanien Tanzanienne

Taoism n
Chinese philosophy founded by Lao-tzu taoïsme

Tarantian pn
Tarantien

Tarantino n
dialect of Sicilian tarentin
native or inhabitant of Taranto Tarentine Tarentin

Taranto pn
city and province Tarente

Tarn pn
département Tarn

Tarragona pn
A city and a port Tarragone
A province of Catalonia Tarragone

Tarsus pn
city in modern Turkey Tarse

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
second-largest city in Estonia Tartu

Tartus pn
a city in Syria Tartous

Tashkent pn
capital of Uzbekistan Tachkent

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Australian state Tasmanie
island comprising majority of state Tasmanie

Tasmanian n
inhabitant Tasmanien Tasmanienne

Tasmanian devil n
Sarcophilus harrisii diable de Tasmanie

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ n
person Tatare Tartare Tatar

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ pn
language tatar

Tatarstan pn
Tatarstan, Russia Tatarstan

Tatiana pn
female given name Tatiana

Tatra pn
mountain range on the border of Poland and Slovakia Tatras

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
Someone with a Taurus star sign Taureau

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
astrological sign Taureau
constellation Taureau
mountain range Taurus

Taylorism n
scientific management; a theory of management of the early 20th century that analyzed workflows in order to improve efficiency taylorisme

Tayma pn
oasis Tayma

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
the capital city of Georgia (the country) Tbilissi

Tchaikovsky /tʃaɪˈkɑvski/ pn
surname Tchaïkovski

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
capital of Iran Téhéran

Tel Aviv lang=en pn
city in Israel Tel Aviv Tel-Aviv-Jaffa

Tel Aviv-Yafo pn
municipality in Israel Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Telangana /ˌtɛlənˈɡɑːnə/ pn
A state of India Télangana

Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
the son of Odysseus Télémaque

Telescopium pn
small faint constellation of the southern winter sky Télescope

Telesphoros pn
Son of Asclepius Télesphore

Teletubby n
TV creature Télétubby

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ n
member of the people who speak it Télougou Télougoue

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
Dravidian language of India télougou

Telychian pn
Télychien

Templar n
one of the Knights Templar templier

Temple Mount pn
hill of Jerusalem Mont du Temple

Temple of Heaven pn
complex of religious buildings in Beijing Temple du ciel

Ten Commandments pn
Moses' ten commandments Décalogue dix commandements

Tenerife pn
one of the Canary Islands Ténérife

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsi/ pn
state Tennessee

Teochew pn
one of the divisions of the Chinese language teochew

Tepelenë pn
town Tepelen

Teramo pn
capital Teramo
province Teramo

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
female given name Thérèse

Teresian adj
thérésien

Terni pn
province Terni
town Terni

Terracotta Army pn
the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor of China armée de Terracotta armée de terre cuite

Terreneuvian n
Cambrian series Terreneuvien
Newfoundland French terreneuvien

Tertiary pn
first part of the Cenozoic era Tertiaire

Tertullian /təɹˈtʌli.ən/ /tɜːˈtʌli.ən/ pn
Roman cognomen Tertullien

Tesla coil n
resonant transformer circuit bobine Tesla

Tethys /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
moon of Saturn Téthys
mythology Téthys

Tetragrammaton pn
the four Hebrew letters tétragramme

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated Tetris

Tetum pn
language tétoum

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
member of a Germanic tribe Teuton Teutonne

Teutonic Knights pn
order Chevaliers Teutoniques Ordre teutonique

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ n
an inhabitant or a resident of Texas Texan Texane

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
a state of the United States of America Texas

Tg n
Tv

Thaddaeus pn
male given name Thadée
the Apostle Thaddée

Thai /taɪ/ adj
of or pertaining to Thailand thaïlandais thaï

Thai /taɪ/ n
person from Thailand or of Thai origin Thaïlandais Thaïlandaise

Thai /taɪ/ pn
language thaï thaïlandais

Thai Ridgeback n
Thai Ridgeback chien thaïlandais à crête dorsale

Thaification n
assimilation thaïfication

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
id=Q869|country in Southeast Asia Thaïlande

Thais pn
female given name Thaïs

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
river through London Tamise

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos, the god of death Thanatos

Thanetian pn
Thanétien

Thanksgiving pn
Thanksgiving Day Action de grâce Action de grâces Thanksgiving

Thatcherism pn
political ideology of Thatcher's governments thatchérisme

Thatcherite /ˈθætʃəɹaɪt/ n
advocate of Thatcherism thatchériste

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
end of a story fin

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Dutch city La Haye

Theban adj
pertaining to Thebes thébain

Thebes /θibz/ pn
Any of two important cities in antiquity, either in Greece or Egypt. Thèbes

Thecla pn
female given name Thècle

Theobald /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
male given name Thibaud Thibault Thibaut

Theodore pn
male given name Théodore

Theodosius pn
male given name Théodose

Theophilus pn
biblical character Théophile
male given name Théophile

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar thermidor

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas Théron

Thesprotia /θɛsˈpɹəʊ.ʃə/ pn
prefecture in Greece Thesprotie

Thessalian adj
of, or relating to Thessaly in Greece thessalien

Thessalian n
a native or inhabitant of Thessaly Thessalien

Thessalonian adj
thessalonicien

Thessalonian n
Thessalonicien

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
books of the Bible Thessaloniciens

Thessaloniki pn
city in Greece Thessalonique Salonique

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
region of Greece Thessalie

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
the mother of Achilles Thétis

Thimphu pn
capital of Bhutan Thimphou

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
public assembly Thing

Third Reich pn
Germany under the Nazi regime Troisième Reich

Third World pn
countries not alligned with the west or east during the cold war tiers-monde
developing countries tiers-monde

Third-Worldism n
tiers-mondisme

Third-Worldist adj
tiers-mondiste

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
biblical Apostle Thomas
given name Thomas
surname Thomas

Thomism n
the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas thomisme

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Egyptian god Thot

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe Thrace

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Thrace, Thracians of the Thracian language thrace

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ n
Inhabitant of Thrace Thrace
ethnic Thracian thrace

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ pn
language thrace

Thuban pn
star Thuban

Thule pn
the northernmost location of the ancient world Thulé

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale Petite Poucette Poucette

Thun pn
city and municipality Thoune
lake lac de Thoune

Thurgau pn
Canton Thurgovie

Thuringia pn
state Thuringe

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪndʒɪən/ n
a native or inhabitant of Thuringia Thuringien Thuringienne

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ n
day of the week jeudi

Tianjin pn
city in China Tianjin

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
river Tibre

Tiberias pn
town Tibériade

Tiberius /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ pn
given name Tibère

Tibet /tɪˈbet/ pn
region in Central Asia Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
of or pertaining to Tibet tibétain tibétaine

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
a person Tibétain Tibétaine

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ pn
a language tibétain

Tibetan Buddhism pn
body of Buddhist religious doctrine characteristic of Tibet bouddhisme tibétain

Tibetan Mastiff n
Tibetan Mastiff dogue du Tibet dogue tibétain mâtin du Tibet mâtin tibétain

Tibetan fox n
Vulpes ferrilata renard du Tibet

Tibetological adj
relating to Tibetology tibétologique

Tibetologist n
one who studies Tibetology tibétologue

Tibetology n
the study of Tibet and its history and culture tibétologie

Ticino pn
a canton of Switzerland Tessin

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
archipelago between Chile and Argentina Terre de Feu

Tiffany /ˈtɪfəni/ pn
female given name Tiphaine

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
language tigrigna

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
river in Southwest Asia Tigre

Tilt-A-Whirl n
amusement ride Undulateur

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
city Tombouctou
distant place Pétaouchnock Tombouctou

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
city in Romania Timișoara

Timonean adj
Of a form of bitter misanthropy timonien timonéen
Pertaining or related to Timon of Phlius timonien timonéen

Timonian adj
Of a form of bitter misanthropy timonien
of or relating to Timon of Phlius timonien
Of or relating to the congregation of Timon-David timonien

Timonian n
Member of the congregation of Timon-David Timonien

Timonism /ˈtaɪmənɪzəm/ n
Bitter or cynical utterance Timonisme timonisme
Form of bitter misanthropy Timonisme timonisme

Timonist /ˈtaɪmənɪst/ adj
Of a form of bitter misanthropy Timoniste timoniste

Timonist /ˈtaɪmənɪst/ n
Sort of bitter misanthrope Timoniste timoniste

Timonization n
Transformation of someone into a bitter misanthrope Timonisation timonisation

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
books in the New Testament Timothée
companion of Paul Timothée
male given name Timothée

Tinkerbell n
fictional fairy Clochette

Tinkoff pn
surname Tinkoff Tinkov

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
capital city of Albania Tirana

Tironian note n
one of M. Tullius Tiro’s many shorthand signs note tironienne

Tirzah pn
biblical place Tirtsa
biblical woman Tirtsa

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
mythological giant Titan

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
moon of Saturn Titan

Titania /taɪˈteɪni.ə/ /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
moon of Uranus Titania

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ adj
of the Titans titanesque

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
ship Titanic

Tithonian pn
age 152.1-145Ma ago Tithonien

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
sixteenth century Italian painter Titien le Titien

Titianesque /tɪʃəˈnɛsk/ adj
suggesting Titian's style titianesque

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
biblical character Tite
book of the Bible Tite
male given name Tite

Tivoli /ˈtɪvəli/ /ˈtɪvəlɪ/ pn
city in Lazio, Italy Tivoli

Toarcian pn
Toarcien

Tobago pn
island of the Caribbean Tobago

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
biblical character Tobie
male given name Tobie

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
related to Tocharians tokharien

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
language tokharien

Tocquevillian adj
of or characteristic of Tocqueville tocquevillien

Togo pn
id=Q945|Togolese Republic Togo

Togolese n
A person from Togo or of Togolese descent Togolais Togolaise

Togolese Republic pn
id=Q945|official name of Togo République togolaise

Tokelau pn
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific Tokélaou

Tokelauan adj
Pertaining to Tokelau, the Tokelauan people or language tokélaouan

Tokelauan n
Person from Tokelau or of Tokelauan descent tokelauan tokelauien

Tokelauan pn
Language Tokélaouan

Tokyo pn
capital of Japan Tokyo Tōkyō

Tokyoite adj
relating to Tokyo tokyote tokyoïte

Tokyoite n
person from Tokyo Tokyote Tokyoïte

Tolkienian adj
tolkienien

Toltec n
Translations Toltèque

Tolyatti /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ pn
city Togliatti

Tom Thumb pn
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale Petit Poucet Tom Pouce

Tom, Dick and Harry n
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people Pierre, Paul ou Jacques

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
id=Q678|country Tonga

Tongan n
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent Tongais Tongaise Tonganais Tonganaise Tongien Tongienne

Tongan pn
Austronesian language tonguien tongien

Tooth Fairy n
figure of modern myth fée des dents petite souris

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law Thora

Torbay sole n
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus fausse limande plie cynoglosse limande rouge

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
provincial capital on Ontario, Canada Toronto

Torontonian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Toronto Torontois

Torontonian n
native or inhabitant of Toronto Torontois

Torres Strait pn
a strait between Australia and New Guinea détroit de Torrès

Tortonian n
Tortonien

Tory /ˈtɔːɹi/ n
a member or supporter of the Conservative Party (UK, Canada) Tory

Tosk pn
Tosk tosque

Toulouse pn
a city in France Toulouse

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ pn
annual long-distance cycling race through France Tour de France

Tourette syndrome n
disorder characterized by tics syndrome de la Tourette

Tower of Babel pn
tower erected at Babel tour de Babel

Tower of London pn
a fortress in London tour de Londres

Toyland pn
imaginary land pays des jouets

Trabzon pn
port in Turkey Trébizonde

Traditional Chinese pn
Chinese written using traditional characters chinois traditionnel
traditional characters caractère traditionnel

Trajan /ˈtreɪd͡ʒən/ pn
the Roman emperor Trajan

Trans-Siberian adj
across Siberia transsibérien

Transnistria pn
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova Transnistrie

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transylvania Transylvanie

Trapani pn
city Trapani
province Trapani

Trappist n
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance trappiste

Tremadocian n
Trémadocien

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
region Trentin-Haut-Adige

Trento pn
city Trente
province Trente

Treviso pn
province Trévise
town Trévise

Triangulum Australe pn
constellation Triangle austral

Triangulum Galaxy pn
spiral galaxy galaxie du Triangle

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
the geologic period Trias

Tribeca /tɹaɪˈbɛkə/ pn
Tribeca Tribeca

Tricolor pn
French flag Tricolore

Trier pn
city in Germany Trèves

Trieste pn
city Trieste
province Trieste

Trifluvian adj
Trifluvien Trifluvienne

Trifluvian n
Trifluvien Trifluvienne

Trifluvien adj
Trifluvien Trifluvienne

Trifluvien n
Trifluvien Trifluvienne

Trinidad pn
an island of the Caribbean Trinité

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
id=Q754|country Trinité-et-Tobago Trinidad-et-Tobago

Trinidadian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country trinidadien trinidadienne

Trinidadian n
a person from Trinidad Trinidadais Trinidadaise Trinidadien Trinidadienne

Trinidadian and Tobagonian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad and Tobago or to the people or language of that country trinidadien trinidadienne

Trinidadian and Tobagonian n
A person from Trinidad and Tobago or of descent of Trinidad and Tobago trinidadien trinidadienne

Trinitarian adj
believing in the Trinity trinitaire

Trinity pn
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead Trinité

Tripoli /tɹɨˈpoʊ̯lə̃/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
capital of Libya Tripoli

Tripolitan n
someone from Tripoli Tripolitain Tripolitaine

Tripolitania pn
historic region Tripolitaine

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
male given name Tristan

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
seventh moon of Neptune Triton

Troad /ˈtɹəʊ.æd/ pn
historical term for peninsula in modern Turkey Troade

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒʌn/ adj
relating to the city Troy troyen
relating to a Trojan point troyen

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒʌn/ n
astronomical object residing at a Trojan point troyen
computer malware cheval de Troie trojan
person from Troy Troyen Troyenne

Trojan War pn
mythical war Guerre de Troie

Trojan asteroid n
any similar asteroid astéroïde troyen troyen
asteroid sharing Jupiter's orbit astéroïde troyen troyen

Trojan horse n
computing: malicious program cheval de Troie trojan
subversive person or device cheval de Troie

Trojan horse pn
epic wooden horse cheval de Troie

Trojan point n
(astrophysics) any L4 and L5 Lagrange points point troyen
(astrophysics) the L4 and L5 Lagrange points of the Sun-Jupiter orbital configuration point troyen

Tromsø pn
municipality in Norway Tromsø

Tropic of Cancer pn
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator tropique du Cancer

Tropic of Capricorn pn
parallel of latitude 23°30' S tropique du Capricorne

Trotskyism n
the political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky trotskisme

Trotskyite n
an advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky trotskiste

Troy /tɹɒj/ pn
an ancient city Troie

Trudeaumania n
trudeaumanie

Trumpism pn
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump trumpisme

Trumpist adj
Trumpiste

Trumpist n
trumpiste

Tskhinvali pn
capital of South Ossetia Tskhinval

Tsonga n
person Tsonga

Tsonga pn
language tsonga

Tuamotus pn
archipelago in French Polynesia Archipel des Tuamotu Îles Tuamotu

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ n
member of the Tuareg people Touareg

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ pn
people Touareg
various Berber languages Touareg

Tube pn
informal: the London underground le [[métro]] [[londonien]]

Tucana pn
constellation Toucan

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ adv
on Tuesday mardi

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ n
day of the week mardi

Tula pn
city Toula

Tulu pn
language toulou

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
capital of Tunisia Tunis

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒə/ pn
id=Q948|Republic of Tunisia Tunisie

Tunisian adj
pertaining to Tunisia tunisien

Tunisian n
person from Tunisia Tunisien Tunisienne

Tunisian Arabic pn
Tunisian dialect of Arabic arabe tunisien

Tupi /ˈtuːpɪ/ pn
the Tupi language tupi

Tupperware lady n
woman organising a Tupperware party représentante Tupperware

Tupperware party n
party where Tupperware is sold réunion Tupperware

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
city Turin
province Turin

Turinese adj
of or relating to Turin turinois

Turinese n
a person from Turin Turinois Turinoise

Turing machine n
abstract machine machine de Turing

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
a person from Turkey Turc Turque

Turkestan pn
a historical region in Asia Turkestan

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
id=Q43|country at intersection of Europe and Asia Turquie

Turkic adj
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it turc turcique

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language turc

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ pn
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus turc

Turkish bath n
steam bath hammam

Turkish delight n
confection loukoum rahat-loukoum

Turkman /ˈtɜɹkmən/ n
person from Turkmenistan Turkmène

Turkmen adj
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language turkmène

Turkmen pn
language spoken in Turkmenistan turkmène
turkmène

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
id=Q874|Central Asian country Turkménistan

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean îles Turks-et-Caïcos îles Turques-et-Caïques

Turku pn
A city in Finland Turku

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany Toscan Toscane

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
region in Italy Toscane

Tutankhamon lang=en pn
Egyptian Pharaoh Toutânkhamon

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
id=Q672|country in Oceania Tuvalu

Tuvaluan n
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent Touvalouéen Tuvalais Tuvaluan

Tuyuca pn
language tuyuca

Tuzla pn
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina Tuzla

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly Bonnet Blanc et Blanc Bonnet Tralalère et Tralali

Twelve Days of Christmas n
the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany Douze jours de Noël

Twitter pn
online social networking service Twitter

Tyan pn
name Tyan Tyan

Tyche pn
Greek goddess of luck/fortune Tyché

Tychonic adj
of, or pertaining to, Tycho Brahe or his model of the Solar system tychonique

Tylenol /ˈtaɪləˌnɑl/ pn
paracetamol brand Tylenol

Tyrannosaurus rex n
dinosaur tyrannosaure Tyrannosaurus rex

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia Tyr

Tyrolean n
someone from Tyrol Tyrolien

Tyrolese adj
of or relating to Tyrol tyrolien

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Part of the Mediterranean Sea Mer Tyrrhénienne mer Tyrrhénienne

Tyumen pn
a city in Russia Tioumen

Tübingen pn
city in Swabia Tübinghen

U-turn n
reversal of policy demi-tour marche arrière revirement volte-face
semi-circular turn demi-tour retournement volte-face

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
initialism of United Arab Emirates EAU

UFO /ju ɛf ˈoʊ/ /ju ɛf ˈəʊ/ n
an unidentified flying object OVNI

UK pn
Abbreviation of United Kingdom R.U. RU

UN Security Council pn
international organ Conseil de sécurité Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies

UNDP pn
United Nations Development Programme PNUD

UNO pn
United Nations Organization ONU

UPS n
uninterruptible power supply ASI ASSC

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ n
URL URL

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
EU

US American n
inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America étasunien étasunienne états-unien états-unienne étatsunien étatsunienne

US Virgin Islands pn
Country in the Caribbean Iles Vierges américaines

US dollar n
official currency of the United States dollar américain

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
United States of America ÉUA

USB port n
port for USB connection port USB

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics URSS

Udi pn
language oudi

Udine pn
capital Udine
province Udine

Udmurt adj
pertaining to Udmurts, Udmurtia, or the Udmurt language oudmourte

Udmurt pn
language oudmourte

Udmurtia pn
a republic of Russia in the Caucasus region Oudmourtie

Ufa pn
city Oufa

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
id=Q1036|Republic of Uganda Ouganda

Ugandan adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language ougandais ougandien

Ugandan n
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent Ougandais Ougandaise Ougandien Ougandienne

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
id=Q212|Eastern European country Ukraine

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ adj
relating to Ukraine or its people ukrainien ukrainienne

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ n
ethnic/citizen Ukrainien Ukrainienne

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ pn
language ukrainien

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
the capital of Mongolia Oulan Bator

Ulan-Ude pn
capital of Buryatia, Russia Oulan-Oudé

Ulric pn
male given name Ulric

Ulrica pn
female given name Ulrica Ulrique

Uluru /ˈuluɹu/ pn
giant rock in Australia Ayers Rock Uluru

Ulyanov pn
surname Oulianov

Ulyanovsk pn
city Oulianovsk

Umbria pn
region of Italy Ombrie

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
an inhabitant of Umbria Ombrien Ombrienne

Umbriel pn
moon of Uranus Umbriel

Uncle Sam pn
personification of the US government Oncle Sam

Uncle Scrooge n
rich miser picsou

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoːd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
series of computer encoding standards Unicode

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Union des Républiques Socialistes Soviétiques

Union of the Comoros pn
official name for the Comoros Union des Comores

Unitarian n
a modern follower of Unitarian Universalism unitarien-universaliste

Unitarian Universalism pn
religion which encourages theological liberalism unitarisme-universalisme universalisme unitarien

Unitarianism n
the religious belief that God is a single person unitarisme

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌɛɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
id=Q878|country in the Middle East Émirats arabes unis Émirats Arabes Unis

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Royaume-Uni Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
id=Q161885|United Kingdom of Great Britain Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
id=Q174193|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d’Irlande

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
id=Q145|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d’Irlande du Nord

United Nations pn
international coalition Organisation des Nations Unies Nations Unies ONU

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations Conseil économique et social des Nations unies

United Nations General Assembly pn
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations Assemblée générale des Nations unies

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
the United States États-Unis

United States Virgin Islands pn
a US overseas territory in the Caribbean Îles Vierges des États-Unis

United States minor outlying islands n
regions of the United States Îles mineures éloignées des États-Unis

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
id=Q30|country in North America États-Unis d'Amérique É-U États-Unis

United Statesian adj
of or pertaining to the United States of America états-unien étatsunien

Universal Serial Bus n
computing standard for interconnecting PC devices USB

Universiade n
a sport event Universiade

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ n
operating system Unix

Upper Austria pn
state of Austria Haute-Autriche

Upper Canada /ˈʌpɚ ˈkænədə/ pn
Former colony Haut-Canada

Upper Silesia pn
region Haute-Silésie

Upper Sorbian pn
a Slavic language spoken in part of Saxony haut-sorabe

Upper Volta pn
former name of Burkina Faso Haute-Volta

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
city in eastern central Sweden Uppsala

Ur-Germanic pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language proto-germanique

Ural pn
river Oural

Ural Mountains pn
mountains Oural

Ural owl n
Strix uralensis chouette de l'Oural

Urania /jʊˈɹeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
the Muse of astronomy Uranie

Uranian n
male homosexual uranien

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
id=Q324|planet Uranus
id=Q79999|god of the sky and heavens Uranus
Uranus

Urban pn
male given name Urbain

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ adj
relative to the Urdu language ourdou ourdoue

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ pn
the Indo-Iranian language ourdou

Uri pn
canton of Switzerland Uri

Uriah pn
biblical character Urie

Urim and Thummim n
sacred devices used for casting lots Ourim et Toumim

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky Grande Ourse

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky Petite Ourse

Ursula pn
female given name Ursule

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
id=Q77|country Uruguay

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
of Uruguay uruguayen uruguayenne

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ n
a person from Uruguay Uruguayen Uruguayenne

Usedom pn
island Usedom

Usenet /ˈjuːz.nɛt/ pn
a world-wide distributed discussion system consisting of newsgroups classified hierarchically by subject Usenet

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
of the USA étasunien états-unien étatsunien

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ n
a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole Étasunien États-Unien Étatsunien

Ussuriysk pn
city in Russia Oussouriisk

Ust-Luga pn
Ust-Luga Oust-Louga

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ pn
a state of the United States of America Utah

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ pn
city in the Netherlands Utrecht
province of the Netherlands Utrecht

Utrecht velvet n
thick plush velours d'Utrecht

Utsunomiya pn
a city of Japan Utsunomiya

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ n
ethnic group ouïghour

Uzbek adj
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language ouzbek ouzbeke

Uzbek n
person Ouzbek Ouzbèke

Uzbek pn
language ouzbek

Uzbekistan pn
id=Q265|Republic of Uzbekistan Ouzbékistan

V sign n
sign of victory signe V

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
value-added tax TVA

VJ n
video jockey VJ
video journalist JRI

VSL pn
Ville St. Laurent VSL

Vadodara pn
city in India Vadodara

Vaduz pn
capital of Liechtenstein Vaduz

Val-d'Or pn
Val-d'Or

Valais pn
A canton Valais

Valence pn
commune in southeastern France Valence

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
capital of the Valencian Community Valence
city in Venezuala Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ adj
from or relating to Valencia valencien

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ n
inhabitant of Valencia Valencien Valencienne Valençais Valençois

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ pn
person from Valencia valencien

Valencian Community pn
autonomous community in Spain Valence Communauté Valencianne

Valens pn
a Roman cognomen Valens

Valentina pn
female given name Valentine

Valentine n
male given name Valentin

Valentine's Day pn
Saint Valentine's Day Saint-Valentin

Valentinian pn
a Roman cognomen Valentinien

Valerian pn
a Roman cognomen Valérien

Valerie pn
female given name Valérie

Valerius pn
male given name Valéry

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle Walhalla Valhalla Valhalle valhalla walhalla

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
region of northwestern Italy Val d'Aoste Vallée d'Aoste

Valletta pn
capital of Malta La Valette

Valley of the Kings pn
Egyptian valley known for its tombs Vallée des rois

Valley of the Sun pn
Term for the Phoenix metropolitan area Vallée du soleil

Vancouver /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
city Vancouver

Vancouver Island pn
island off coast of British Columbia Île de Vancouver

Vancouverite n
native or resident of Vancouver Vancouverois Vancouvérois

Vandal adj
of or relating to the Vandals vandale

Vandal n
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe Vandale

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
female given name Vanessa

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
id=Q686|Republic of Vanuatu Vanuatu

Vanuatuan adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Vanuatu, the Vanuatuan people or the Vanuatuan language vanuatais

Vanuatuan n
A person from Vanuatu or of Vanuatuan descent Vanouatais Vanuatais Vanuatan

Var pn
département Var

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
member of a Scandinavian tribe Varègue

Varese pn
capital Varèse
province Varèse

Varsovian adj
of, from or relating to Warsaw varsovien

Varsovian n
someone from Warsaw Varsovien Varsovienne

Varus pn
a Roman cognomen Varus

Varuzhan /vəˈɹuʒən/ pn
transliteration of Armenian name Varoujan

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
Relating to the Vatican City state vatican

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
id=Q237|state Vatican

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
id=Q237|State of the Vatican City Vatican

Vaucluse pn
département Vaucluse

Vaud pn
A canton Canton de Vaud

Vaughan /vɔːn/ pn
city in Ontario Vaughan

Veda /ˈveɪdə/ pn
Sanskrit scriptures véda

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Vedas védique

Vedic Sanskrit pn
language védique

Vehm pn
Westphalian court in the Middle Ages Sainte-Vehme

Vehmic adj
Of or pertaining to the Vehm vehmique

Vela pn
constellation Voiles

Velcro pn
fastener velcro

Velcro v
to fasten with velcro velcroter

Velvet Revolution n
any non-violent political revolution révolution de velours

Vendean adj
Of or from the Vendée vendéen

Vendée /vɑ̃ˈde/ pn
département Vendée
river Vendée

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
the first month of the French Republican Calendar vendémiaire

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
relating to Venice vénitien

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
inhabitant of Venice Vénitien Vénitienne

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
Romance language spoken in Veneto vénitien

Venetian blind n
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats store vénitien jalousie

Venetic /vəˈnetɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Veneti people, their language or culture vénète

Venetic /vəˈnetɪk/ pn
Venetic language vénète

Veneto pn
a region in northern Italy Vénétie

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
id=Q717|country Venezuela

Venezuelan adj
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people vénézuélien

Venezuelan n
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent Vénézuélien Vénézuélienne

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
city and province in Italy Venise
empire Venise

Venn diagram n
diagram representing sets by circles diagramme de Venn

Ventimiglia pn
town Vintimille

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar ventôse

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
id=Q313|planet Vénus
id=Q47652|goddess Vénus

Venus de Milo pn
sculpture Vénus de Milo

Venus flytrap n
Dionaea muscipula dionée

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ adj
of Venus vénusien vénusienne
of Venusians vénusien vénusienne

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ n
inhabitant of Venus Vénusien Vénusienne

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ pn
language vénusien

Veps pn
the language vepse

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
female given name Vera Véra

Vercelli pn
town, province Verceil

Vercingetorix pn
Gallic chieftain Vercingétorix

Verdun pn
city Verdun

Vermont /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ pn
a state in the United States Vermont

Verne pn
surname Verne

Verona /vɪˈɹəʊnə/ pn
city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy Vérone
province in the Veneto region of northern Italy Vérone

Veronica pn
female given name Véronique

Versailles /vəɹˈsaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
suburb of Paris Versailles

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Roman cognomen Vespasien

Vespers pn
A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening vêpres

Vesta /vɛstə/ pn
Roman goddess Vesta
asteroid Vesta

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
volcano in Italy Vésuve

Veurne pn
a Belgian city and municipality in West Flanders Furnes

Vianden pn
city Vianden

Vicenza pn
town or province in Veneto, Italy Vicence

Vichy pn
town Vichy

Victor pn
male given name Victor

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
female given name Victoire Victoria

Victoria Day pn
a Canadian holiday Fête de la Reine

Victoria Falls pn
waterfall in Africa chutes Victoria

Victorian adj
relating to the reign of Queen Victoria victorien

Victory Day n
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history Jour de la Victoire

Vienna /viˈɛnə/ pn
capital of Austria Vienne

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ adj
connected with Vienna viennais

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ n
inhabitant Viennois Viennoise

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ pn
capital of Laos Vientiane

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
id=Q881|country in Southeast Asia Viêt Nam Vietnam

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
of or pertaining to Vietnam vietnamien

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
Vietnamese person Vietnamien Vietnamienne niakoué

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
language vietnamien

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors viking

Vilnian adj
from Vilnius vilnois

Vilnian n
inhabitant of Vilnius vilnois vilnoise

Vilnius pn
capital of Lithuania Vilnius

Vincent /ˈvɪnsɛnt/ pn
male given name Vincent

Violet pn
female given name Violette

Viredaz pn
surname Viredaz

Virgil pn
Roman writer Virgile

Virgin pn
Mary, the mother of Jesus la [[Vierge]]
constellation or star sign la [[Vierge]]

Virgin Islands pn
archipelago Îles Vierges

Virgin Mary pn
mother of Christ Vierge Marie Madone

Virginia /vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
state Virginie
female given name Virginie

Virginia creeper n
Parthenocissus quinquefolia vigne vierge

Virginian n
resident of Virginia Virginien Virginienne

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ n
Someone with a Virgo star sign Vierge

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
astrological sign Vierge
constellation Vierge

Visean pn
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period Viséen

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
the god Vishnou

Visigoth n
member of an East Germanic tribe Wisigoth wisigoth

Visigothic adj
of or pertaining to the Visigoths wisigoth wisigothique

Vistula /ˈvɪstʃʊlə/ pn
Polish river Vistule

Vitebsk pn
city Vitebsk

Viterbo pn
capital Viterbe
province Viterbe

Vitruvian Man pn
the drawing by Leonardo homme de Vitruve

Vitus pn
male given name Vital

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
female given name Viviane Vivienne
male given name Vivian Vivien

Vixen pn
reindeer of Santa Claus Fringant

Vladika n
historical ruler of Montenegro Vladika

Vladimir /ˈvlæd.ɪm.iə(ɹ)/ pn
Russian city Vladimir
male given name Vladimir

Vladivostok pn
seaport in Russia Vladivostok

Vltava pn
a major river in the Czech Republic Vltava

VoD n
video on demand vidéo sur demande vidéo à la demande vidéo à la séance

Vojvodina /ˌvɔɪvəˈdiːnə/ pn
autonomous province of Serbia Voïvodine

Volans pn
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky Poisson volant

Volapük pn
language volapük

Volgograd pn
Volgograd Volgograd

Volhynia pn
region Volhynie Volynie

Volos pn
city Volos

Vormsi pn
fourth largest island in Estonia Vormsi

Voronezh pn
city in Russia Voronej

Vosges pn
mountain range in France Vosges

Votic pn
language vote

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ pn
annual cycling race in Spain Tour d'Espagne

Vulcan /ˈvʌlkən/ pn
Roman god of fire Vulcain
Theoretical planet Vulcain

Vulgar Latin pn
the Latin language as spoken by people latin vulgaire

Vulgate lang=en pn
Latin Bible translation Vulgate

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
autumn constellation Petit Renard

Vänern pn
Swedish lake Vänern

Vé pn
Norse mythological figure Vé

Võro pn
language võro

W-boson n
fundamental particle boson W

WADA pn
AMA

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
World Health Organization OMS

WIPO /ˈwaɪpəʊ/ pn
World Intellectual Property Organization OMPI

WTO pn
World Trade Organization OMC

WWW /ˈdʌb.jə ˈdʌb.jə ˈdʌb.jə/ /ˈdʌb.əl.juː ˈdʌb.əl.juː ˈdʌb.əl.juː/ pn
World Wide Web (abbreviation) WWW

Wadjet pn
The patron goddess and namesake of the Ancient Egyptian city of Per-Wadjet. Ouadjet

Wahhabism pn
branch of Sunni Islam wahhabisme

Wahhabite n
follower of Wahhabism wahhabite

Waldensian adj
of or pertaining to the the Waldenses vaudois

Waldensian n
one who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses vaudois vaudoise

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
a constituent nation of the UK Pays de Galles pays de Galles

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
region in Romania Valachie

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ adj
related to Wallachia valaque

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ n
person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent Valaque

Wallis and Futuna pn
id=Q35555|an overseas territory of France in Oceania Wallis-et-Futuna

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
a region Wallonie

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
an inhabitant of Wallonia Wallon Wallonne

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
Romance language wallon

Walloon Brabant pn
province Brabant wallon

Walpurgis night n
Walpurgis Night Nuit de Walpurgis

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
male given name Gautier

Wandering Jew pn
the Jewish shoemaker from the Christian legend juif errant

Wankel engine n
type of engine moteur Wankel

Warholian adj
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol warholien

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
capital city of Poland Varsovie

Warsaw Pact pn
military alliance Pacte de Varsovie
pact pacte de Varsovie

Warwick /ˈwɒɹɪk/ /ˈwɔɹɪk/ pn
county town of Warwickshire Warwick

Washington /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington Washington

Washington, D.C. pn
federal capital of the United States of America Washington

Way of the Cross n
series of images chemin de croix

Waziristan pn
region of Pakistan Waziristan

Web service n
software designed to support interaction over a network service web

Weberian adj
of or relating to German sociologist and political economist Max Weber wébérien

Wed n
abbreviation of Wednesday mer.

Wednesday /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
day of the week mercredi

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Germany between 1919 and 1933 République de Weimar

Weinsberg pn
town in Germany Weinsberg

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ pn
capital of New Zealand Wellington

Wellington boots n
waterproof rubber boot bottes en caoutchouc

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Wales gallois
of or pertaining to the Welsh language gallois

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ pn
collectively, people of Wales Gallois
language gallois

Welsh rarebit n
croque galois

Welshman n
native or inhabitant of Wales Gallois

Welshwoman n
woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales Galloise

Wend n
member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland Wende

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
female given name Wendy

Wendy house n
toy house for children to play in cabane de jeu

Wernicke's area n
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus aire de Wernicke

West pn
Western Europe, non-Cold War concept Occident
Western world Occident
Western block, Western Europe Ouest
Western states of the United States Far West

West Africa pn
An area of west Africa, spanning 16 African countries Afrique de l'Ouest ouest d'Afrique

West Bank pn
territory Cisjordanie

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
state Bengale-Occidental

West Berlin pn
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990 Berlin-Ouest

West Coast pn
the western seaboard of the United States Côte Ouest

West Flanders pn
Belgian province in Flanders Flandre-Occidentale

West Frisian pn
language spoken in Friesland frison occidental

West Germany pn
id=Q713750|former European country Allemagne de l'Ouest

West Indian adj
of or from the West Indies ouest-indien ouest-indienne

West Indian n
of or from the West Indies Ouest-Indien Ouest-Indienne

West Indies pn
islands of the Caribbean sea Antilles Caraïbes Indes occidentales

West Jerusalem pn
western sector of Jerusalem Jérusalem-Ouest

West Slavic pn
of or relating to the West Slavs slave occidental

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
state of the United States of America Virginie-Occidentale

Western Apache pn
language apache occidental

Western Asia pn
subregion of Asia Asie de l'Ouest

Western Australia pn
state of Australia Australie-Occidentale

Western Europe pn
Western Europe Europe de l'Ouest

Western European adj
Western European ouest-européen

Western Hemisphere pn
hemisphere of the Earth hémisphère ouest

Western Sahara pn
a territory in northern Africa Sahara occidental

Western Wall pn
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple Mur des Lamentations

Western concert flute n
transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood flûte traversière

Western-Asian adj
of, or relating to Western Asia ouest-asiatique

Westminster Abbey pn
large Gothic church abbaye de Westminster

Westminster Cathedral pn
chuerch cathédrale de Westminster

Westminsterian adj
of Westminster westminsterien

Westphalia pn
former province of Germany Westphalie

Westphalian adj
pertaining to Westphalia or its people and culure westphalien westphalienne

Westphalian n
someone from Westphalia Westphalien Westphalienne

Wheel of Fortune pn
television game show La Roue Chanceuse La Roue de la Fortune

Whirling Dervish n
ascetic order derviches tourneurs

Whistler pn
town in Canada Whistler

White House pn
(idiomatic) the US presidency Maison Blanche
the official residence of the President of the United States of America Maison Blanche

White Russian n
cocktail Russe Blanc

White Sea pn
a sea to the northwest of Russia mer Blanche

Whitsunday n
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost Pentecôte

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
computing: wireless data communication standard Wi-Fi connexion sans fil

Wicca /wɪkə/ pn
neo-pagan religion wicca

Wiener schnitzel n
veal cutlet [[escalope]] [[viennoise]]

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
online encyclopedia Wikipédia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia wikipédiste

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ pn
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language Wiktionnaire

Wild Hunt n
folk myth chasse fantastique

Wild West pn
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement Far West

Wilfred /ˈwɪlfɹəd/ pn
male given name Wilfrid

Wilhelmian adj
Relating to Wilhelm II, German Emperor or to Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wilhelmien

Wilhelmina pn
female form of William Guillaumette Guillemette Guillemine

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
male given name Guillaume

Windhoek /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
capital of Namibia Windhoek

Windows pn
Microsoft Windows Windows

Windy City pn
nickname for Chicago ville des vents

Winnie the Pooh pn
the fictional bear Winnie l'ourson

Winnipeg /ˈwɪnəˌpɛɡ/ pn
capital of Manitoba Winnipeg
lake lac Winnipeg
river rivière Winnipeg

Winter Triangle pn
a bright asterism of the northern winter sky Triangle d'hiver

Winterthur pn
city Winterthour

Wisconsinite n
person from Wisconsin habitant

Wisdom pn
Biblical: Wisdom of Solomon Sagesse

Woden pn
the Germanic chief god Wotan Odin

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
male given name Wolfgang

Wolof /ˈwəʊlɒf/ pn
language wolof

Wonder Woman /ˈwʌndə ˈwʊmən/ /ˈwʌndɚ ˈwʊmən/ pn
DC Comics character Wonder Woman

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʌs.tə(ɹ).ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
English condiment sauce Worcestershire

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Creative word of God Parole Verbe

Wordian pn
A subdivision of the Permian period. Wordien

World Bank pn
group of five financial organization Banque mondiale

World Exposition n
a regular international exposition Expo Exposition mondiale Exposition universelle

World Heritage Site n
place listed by UNESCO as being of significance patrimoine mondial

World Trade Organization pn
World Trade Organization Organisation mondiale du commerce OMC WTO

World War I pn
war Première Guerre mondiale

World War II pn
war from 1939 to 1945 Deuxième Guerre mondiale Seconde Guerre mondiale

World War III pn
hypothetical world war (World War III) Troisième Guerre mondiale

World War IV pn
hypothetical world war (World War IV) Quatrième Guerre mondiale

World Wide Web pn
An information space on the Internet Toile d'araignée mondiale

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
a city in Germany Worms

Wrangel Island pn
a island in the Chukchi Sea Île Wrangel

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
a city in southwestern Poland Breslau Wrocław

Wu pn
one of the families of the Chinese language wu

Wuchiapingian pn
A subdivision of the Permian period. Wuchiaping'ien

Wyandot pn
the people Wendat

Wymysorys pn
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice. wilamowicien

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
US state Wyoming

X /ɛks/ n
tristimulus value X

X /ɛks/ numeral
X X

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
photograph made with X-rays radiographie
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation rayon Röntgen rayon X

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
to take a radiograph of radiographier soumettre à un examen radiographique

XO sauce n
sauce sauce XO

XOR /ˈɛks ˈɔɹ/ n
logic: connective ou exclusif

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
male given name Xavier

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
a Greek philosopher and a poet Xénophane

Xerxes /ˈzɜk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Xerxes I of Persia Xerxès

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ pn
Xhosa language xhosa
Xhosa people Xhosa

Xiamen /ʃjɑːˈmɛn/ pn
a sub-provincial city in southeastern China Amoy Xiamen

Xinjiang /ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ/ pn
autonomous region of China Xinjiang

Xoloitzcuintli /ˌʃoʊ.loʊ.ɪtsˈkwɪn.tli/ n
Breed of dog xoloitzcuintle

Y chromosome n
mammalian sex chromosome chromosome Y

Yahweh /ˈjɑːˌweɪ/ pn
personal name of God Yahweh

Yakut pn
language yakoute

Yakutsk pn
city in Russia Iakoutsk

Yalta pn
city in Crimea Yalta

Yandex /ˈjan.dɛks/ pn
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters) Yandex

Yangon [jæŋˈɡɑn] pn
largest city in Myanmar Rangoon Rangoun

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
river Yangtsé Yangzi Jiang fleuve Bleu

Yank /jeɪŋk/ /jæŋk/ n
native of the Northern USA Yankee
native of the USA ricain Yankee amerloque ricaine ricaines ricains

Yanukovych pn
Ukrainian surname Ianoukovitch Ianoukovytch

Yaoundé pn
capital of Cameroon Yaoundé

Yap pn
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia Yap

Yaroslav pn
Slavic name Iaroslav

Yaroslavl pn
city Iaroslavl

Yazidi n
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, whose religion is Yazidism Yazidi Yazidie Yézidi Yézidie yazidi yazidie

Yazidism pn
religion yézidisme

Yekaterinburg pn
city in Russia Iekaterinbourg Ekaterinbourg

Yellow Sea pn
Asian sea mer Jaune

Yeltsin /ˈjeltsɪn/ pn
Russian surname Eltsine

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
id=Q805|Republic of Yemen Yémen

Yemeni adj
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people yéménite

Yemeni n
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent Yéménite Yéménais Yéménois

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
river in Russia Ienisseï

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
the capital and largest city of Armenia Erevan

Yi Jing pn
Chinese classic text Yi-King

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language yiddish

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
language yiddish yidiche

Yiddishland pn
area was Yiddish was spoken Yiddishland

Yolanda pn
female given name Yolande

Yom Kippur /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊɹ/ pn
Day of Atonement Yom Kippour

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
city in North Yorkshire York Yorck Yorque

Yorkshire /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɔːkʃə/ pn
former large county Yorkshire

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
a sub-Saharan language yoruba

Yoshkar-Ola pn
city in Russia Iochkar-Ola

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
a video-sharing website YouTube

YouTuber n
YouTube user YouTubeur youtubeur
YouTube video creator YouTubeur youtubeur

Young's modulus n
coefficient of elasticity of a solid module de Young

Your Highness pronoun
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess Votre Grandeur

Your Majesty pronoun
Title of respect Votre Majesté sire

Your Worship pronoun
title Votre Révérence

Ypresian pn
subdivision of the Eocene epoch Yprésien

Yuan dynasty pn
Chinese dynasty dynastie Yuan

Yucatec Maya pn
Yucatec Maya language maya yucatèque

Yucatán pn
a penisula in southeast Mexico Péninsule du Yucatán
a state in Mexico Yucatán

Yue /ˈjuːeɪ/ pn
language yue

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
id=Q36704|former country in the Balkans Yougoslavie

Yugoslavian adj
of or relating to Yugoslavia yougoslave

Yugoslavian n
a native of Yugoslavia Yougoslave

Yukon /ˈjuː.kɒn/ pn
Yukon Territory Yukon

Yukon Territory pn
territory in northern Canada which has Whitehorse as its capital Yukon

Yule log n
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate buche de Noël bûche de Noël

Yup'ik /ˈjupːɪk/ pn
a language of the Eskimo-Aleut family yupik de l'Alaska central

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
city in Russia Ioujno-Sakhalinsk

Yvelines pn
département Yvelines

Yvette /iːˈvɛt/ pn
female given name Yvette

Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ pn
female given name Yvonne

Z-boson n
fundamental particle boson Z

ZWNJ n
zero-width non-joiner antiliant sans chasse

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
male given name Zacharie

Zadar pn
A city in Croatia Zadar

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
capital of Croatia Zagreb

Zagrebian adj
from Zagreb zagrébien zagrébois

Zagrebian n
someone from Zagreb Zagrébien Zagrébienne Zagrébois Zagréboise

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ pn
id=Q6500954|former name of DR of Congo le [[Zaïre]]

Zairean /zʌɪˈɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
A person from Zaire Zaïrais Zaïraise Zaïrien Zaïrienne Zaïrois Zaïroise

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands Zacynthe Zakynthos Zante

Zambezi pn
African river Zambèze

Zambia pn
id=Q953|country in Southern Africa Zambie

Zambian n
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent Zambien Zambienne

Zamyatin pn
Russian surname Zamiatine

Zanclean pn
A subdivision of the Pliocene epoch. Zancléen

Zante currant n
raisin de Corinthe

Zanzibar pn
island region Zanzibar

Zaporizhia pn
city Zaporijia

Zapotec adj
of or relating to the Zapotec people zapothèque

Zapotec n
member of indigenous people of Mexico Zapothèque

Zaragoza pn
city in Spain Saragosse

Zealand pn
Danish island Seeland L'île de Sjælland

Zealandic pn
language zélandais

Zebedee pn
biblical character Zébédée

Zechariah pn
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah Zacharie
book of the Bible Zacharie
king of Israel Zacharie
father of John the Baptist Zacharie

Zeeland pn
province Zélande

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ pn
female given name Zelda

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
transliteration of Zemfira

Zen n
denomination of Buddhism zen
philosophy zen

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
book of the Bible Sophonie

Zeppelin /ˈzɛp.lɪn/ n
A type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century zeppelin

Zerubbabel pn
a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity Zorobabel

Zetland pn
old name for the Shetland Islands Zetland

Zeus /zjuːs/ /zus/ pn
supreme ruler of all Greek gods Zeus

Zeuxis /ˈzjuːksɪs/ pn
given name Zeuxis

Zhuang pn
language zhuang

Zhukov pn
Russian surname Joukov

Zhuyin fuhao pn
Zhuyin fuhao (bopomofo) bopomofo zhuyin fuhao

Zika virus n
virus virus Zika

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
id=Q954|Republic of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people zimbabwéen

Zimbabwean n
а person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent Zimbabwéen Zimbabwéenne

Zimmerwaldian adj
all senses zimmerwaldien

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ pn
mountain in Israel Sion

Zionism n
Jewish national liberation movement sionisme

Zionist adj
of or relating to Zionism, a Zionist, Zionists or Mount Zion sioniste

Zionist n
advocate of Zionism sioniste

Zionistic adj
of or pertaining to Zionism sioniste

Zolaism n
zolisme

Zolian /ˈzəʊlɪən/ adj
of or relating to Émile Zola zolien

Zoroaster /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
founder of Zoroastrianism Zarathoustra Zarathushtra Zoroastre

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster zoroastrisme

Zorro pn
Fictional character. Zorro

Zouave /zwɑv/ n
Kabyle or French soldiers in Kabyle dress zouave

Zoë /ˈzoʊ.i/ /ˈzəʊ.i/ pn
female given name Zoé

Zug pn
canton le canton de [[Zoug]]
town Zoug

Zuism n
A self-styled religion in Iceland created as a tax-avoidance scheme zuisme

Zuist adj
Relating to Zuism zuiste

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language zoulou

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
member of the Zulu people Zoulou Zouloue

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
African ethnic group Zoulous
language zoulou

Zumba /ˈzum.bə/ pn
dance fitness program Zumba

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
canton (canton de) [[Zurich]] Zürich
city Zurich Zürich

Zwinglian adj
relating to Zwingli zwinglien

a bad workman always blames his tools proverb
not the tools but how they're employed un mauvais ouvrier a toujours de mauvais outils à méchant ouvrier, point de bon outil

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
small but certain advantage is preferable moineau à la main vaut mieux que grue qui vole un tiens vaut mieux que deux tu l'auras

a bit much n
More than is reasonable un peu trop

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kə.ˈpɛl.ə/ adv
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment a cappella

a cat may look at a king proverb
A purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior. un chien regarde bien un évêque

a few determiner
a small number of quelques

a few pronoun
a small number of things quelques-uns

a fool and his money are soon parted proverb
it is easy to get money from foolish people aux idiots l'argent brûle entre les doigts aux idiots l'argent file entre les doigts

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb
someone who helps you in your time of need is a real friend c'est dans le besoin que l'on reconnaît ses amis

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step un voyage de mille lieues commence toujours par un premier pas

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
one cannot change one's own nature chassez le naturel, il revient au galop

a lie has no legs proverb
you can't get away with a lie la vérité finit toujours par triompher

a little adv
to a small extent or degree un peu

a little bird told me phraseologicalUnit
idiomatic mon petit doigt m’a dit

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
often souvent
very much beaucoup

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
a large amount beaucoup

a man is known by the company he keeps proverb
people are similar in character to their friends qui se ressemble s'assemble

a man's home is his castle proverb
proverbial expression of personal privacy and security charbonnier est maître chez lui cordonnier est maître chez lui

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
visualisation is better than verbal description une image vaut mille mots

a posteriori adv
in a manner that deduces theories from facts a posteriori

a priori adv
derived by logic a priori

a promise is a promise proverb
one must keep one's promises chose promise, chose due

a rolling stone gathers no moss proverb
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful. pierre qui roule n'amasse pas mousse

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
a timely effort can prevent larger problems mieux vaut prévenir que guérir

a wild goose never laid a tame egg proverb
most things are inherited and predetermined les chats ne font pas des chiens

a.m. adv
before noon matin

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
mammal oryctérope

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
the mammal species Proteles cristatus protèle

ab /æb/ n
abdominal muscle abdo

abaca /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ n
plant abaca

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
backwards en arrière
in the rear derrière

abacteremic adj
abactériémique

abacus /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
calculating frame abaque boulier boulier compteur
uppermost member of the capital of a column abaque tailloir

abaft /əˈbæft/ adv
(nautical) on the aft side sur l'arrière vers l'arrière

abaft /əˈbæft/ preposition
(nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of en arrière de sur l'arrière de

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
edible univalve mollusc haliotide ormeau

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
to leave behind or desert; to forsake abandonner
to give up control of, surrender abandonner

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted abandonné
wicked, self-abandoned, given to sin dévergondé dévergondée

abandonee /əˈbæn.dəˌni/ n
abandonnataire

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
act of abandoning désertion abandon
careless freedom abandon
cessation of service désertion

abandonware n
software which has been abandoned by its developer abandogiciel logiciel abandonné

abase /ə.ˈbeɪs/ v
to lower as in rank, so as to hurt feelings humilier abaisser baisser rabaisser

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ n
the act of abasing humiliation

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
to make ashamed, to embarrass confondre

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ adj
embarrassed confus décontenancé

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
incapacity to walk abasie

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
obsolete: to bring entirely down or put an end to cesser
to bring down a person physically or mentally abaisser abattre déprimer
to bring down or reduce to a lower state ralentir réduire
to decrease or make less in strength amoindrir descendre diminuer
to deduct, to omit déduire retrancher
to reduce in size, amount, or value rabattre

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
the act of abating or the state of being abated réduction

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
public slaughterhouse abattoir

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ n
coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair abaya

abbacy /ˈæb.ə.si/ n
dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot abbatiat

abbatial /əˈbeɪ.ʃl̩/ adj
belonging to an abbey abbatial

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
female superior of a nunnery abbesse

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
monastery headed by an abbot abbaye
church of a monastery abbaye

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
superior or head of an abbey or monastery abbé

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
to make shorter abréger

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
shortened abrégé

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase abréviation
act or result of shortening or reducing abréviation

abbreviative adj
Tending to abbreviate abréviatif

abdicant /ˈæb.dɪ.kn̩t/ n
one who abdicates abdicataire

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
renounce a throne abdiquer
surrender or relinquish abdiquer
reject abdiquer

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder abdication

abdicative /ˈæb.dəˌkeɪ.tɪv/ adj
(rare) causing, or implying, abdication abdicatif

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
belly abdomen

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
of or pertaining to the abdomen abdominal

abdominal cavity n
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs cavité abdominale

abdominocentesis /æbˌdɑm.ɪ.noʊ.sɜnˈti.səs/ n
extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen abdominocentèse

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ adj
pot-bellied ventru

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ v
to take away ravir enlever

abduction /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being enlèvement rapt
leading away, carrying away enlèvement
physiology: movement separating limb from axis abduction
logic: type of syllogism abduction

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
kidnapper abducteur abducteuse

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
in bed, or on the bed au lit

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ adj
math: of a group abélien abélienne commutatif commutative

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
group in which the group operation is commutative groupe abélien

abelmosk /ˈeɪ.bəlˌmɑsk/ n
evergreen shrub ambrette

aberrance /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude aberrance

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
deviating from the norm aberrant
straying from the right way aberrant

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality anomalie anormalité
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies aberration
optics: convergence to different foci aberration
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure aberration
medicine: deviation from normal range aberration
minor or temporary mental disorder aberration
partial alienation of reason aberration

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ n
the abessive case abessif

abessive case n
case used to express the lack of something abessif

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
to assist or encourage in crime encourager

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
accomplice complice
inciter incitateur incitatrice

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.ənts/ n
expectancy; condition of being undetermined vacance vacant
heraldry: expectancy of a title vacance
suspension; temporary suppression en suspens suspension

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
to regard with horror or detestation abhorrer avoir horreur

abhorrence /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɔɹ.n̩s/ n
extreme aversion aversion horreur répulsion

abhorrent /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ /æbˈɔɹ.ənt/ adj
detestable or repugnant répugnant

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
to dwell demeurer
to tolerate supporter tolérer

abide by v
to accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce conformer obéir soumettre
to remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere rester tenir

abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ adj
continue continuel sempiternel

abieticolous adj
abiéticole

abigeat n
theft of cattle abigéat

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
quality or state of being able pouvoir capacité habileté

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter abiogenèse

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
Nonliving abiotique

abjad n
writing system abjad

abjadic adj
abjadique

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ adj
Cast down; rejected; low-lying misérable
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope abject abjecte méprisable

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition misérable paria

abjectly /abˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ adv
with great shame, desperately; in an abject fashion abjectement

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
to renounce with solemnity abjurer

ablactation /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ n
weaning sevrage

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language ablatif

ablative absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ n
linguistic construction in Latin ablatif absolu

ablative case n
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source ablatif

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
substitution of one root vowel for another apophonie

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
on fire embrasé

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adv
on fire flamme

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
legally qualified habilité
permitted to capable
skillful capable expérimenté

ablet n
a small fresh-water fish ablette

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
the act of washing or cleansing ablution
ablution

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ adv
with great ability habilement

abnegation /ˈæb.nɪˈɡɘɪ.ʃn̩/ n
denial; renunciation abnégation

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
not conforming to rule or system anormal exceptionnel hors norme inhabituel
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms anormal anormale

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ n
state of being abnormal anormalité anomalie

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
In an abnormal manner anormalement

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
on board à bord

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
on board of à bord de

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
slightly dated: residence demeure

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
to destroy détruire
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice abolir supprimer

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
The act of abolishing abolissement abolition abrogation

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
act of abolishing abolition

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
opinion in favor of the abolition of something abolitionnisme

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ n
person who favors the abolition abolitionniste

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant caillette

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
hateful; detestable; loathsome abominable

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas yéti abominable homme des neiges

abominably /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
in an abominable manner abominablement

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree abominer

abomination /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ n
the feeling of extreme disgust abomination
an abominable act abomination
something abominable abomination

abonnement /æˈbɔn.mɑ̃/ n
season ticket abonnement

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
original; indigenous indigène

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
aboriginal inhabitant of a country aborigène

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
miscarriage fausse couche
product of a miscarriage avorton

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion interrompre abandonner s'arrêter échouer
to cause a premature termination avorter interrompre abandonner
to miscarry fausse couche

aborted adj
brought forth prematurely avorté
checked in development at an early stage avorté

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
producing miscarriage abortif

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ n
agent that causes premature delivery abortif remède abortif

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
act of inducing abortion avortement IVG interruption volontaire de grossesse
fruit/produce that doesn't come to maturity avorton
induced abortion avortement
something ugly avortement
the act of aborting a project, etc avortement
miscarriage fausse couche avortement

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
one who performs a legal abortion avorteur avorteuse médecin avorteur
one who performs an illegal (backstreet) abortion faiseur d'anges faiseuse d'anges

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ adj
causing abortion abortif abortive
imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile abortif abortive
medicine: cutting short abortif abortive
produced by abortion; born prematurely abortif

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
to be copiously supplied abonder
to be plentiful foisonner

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ adv
nearly, approximately environ

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ preposition
concerned with, engaged in au sujet de à propos de
concerning au sujet de de sur
in the immediate neighborhood of aux [[environs]] de
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity environ vers proche
on every side of autour
on the point or verge of sur le point
over or upon different parts of au-dessus par-dessus

about time adv
far past the desired time il était temps pas trop tôt

about to phraseologicalUnit
indicating imminence aller sur le point de

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction demi-tour revirement volte-face

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
to change opinion or attitude faire volte-face
to turn 180 degrees faire demi-tour

above /əˈbʌv/ adj
being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page ci-dessus

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
earlier in order in writing ci-dessus au-dessus
in a higher place au-dessus
overhead, on top of en haut

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
in or to a higher place [[au-dessus]] [[de]]
more [[plus]] [[de]]

above all
of prime importance surtout

above the law
exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else au dessus des lois

above water
out of difficulty à flot

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
mentioned or named before; aforesaid précité susdit susmentionné

abovesaid adj
mentioned before susdit susmentionné susnommé

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ interjection
used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed abracadabra

abrachiocephalous adj
relating to abrachiocephalia abrachiocéphale

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction abraser

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
geology: effect of mechanical erosion of rock abrasion
medicine: superficial wound abrasion
act of abrading abrasion

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adj
producing abrasion; rough abrasif

abrasiveness n
the property of being abrasive abrasivité

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
eliminate previously repressed emotions abréagir

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
informed au courant
side by side côte à côte

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
to make shorter abréger
to shorten or contract by using fewer words abréger

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work abrégée

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ n
act of abridging raccourcissement

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
in foreign countries [[à]] [[l']][[étranger]]

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
countries or lands abroad étranger

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ adj
curt in manner brusque
extremely steep abrupt
having sudden transitions from one state to next abrupt
without notice brusque precipité

abruptly /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
in an abrupt manner abruptement tout d'un coup
precipitously précipitamment

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
cavity filled with pus abcès

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ v
to form an abscess abcéder

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
first of two coordinates abscisse

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɑns/ n
lack; deficiency; non-existence absence manque
state of being away absence
inattention to things present absence

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
when someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love or miss them or it chose rarement vue est plus chère un peu d'absence fait grand bien

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
being away from a place absent
inattentive absent
not existing absent

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ v
absenter

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
absent in mind distrait

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ adv
preoccupiedly distraitement

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
person who is absent absent

absenteeism /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/ n
state of being absent absentéisme

absinthe /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
Artemisia absinthium absinthe armoise
liquor absinthe

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
loosed from any conditions or limitations absolu
viewed apart from modifying influences or without comparison with other objects absolu
capable of being thought or conceived by itself alone absolu
complete in itself, fixed absolu
loosed from any other being or comparison absolu
chemistry: pure; unmixed absolu
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence in government absolu

absolute advantage n
economics: capability avantage absolu

absolute magnitude /ˈæb.səˌlut/ n
intrinsic luminosity of a celestial body magnitude absolue

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
A number of votes totalling over 50 per cent majorité absolue

absolute monarchy n
rule monarchie absolue

absolute superlative n
absolute superlative superlatif absolu

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
numerical value of a real number valeur absolue

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
coldest possible temperature zéro absolu

absolutely /æb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
in an absolute manner absolument

absolutely /æb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
yes; certainly absolument mets-en

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism absolutisme

absolutive adj
grammatical case absolutif

absolutive case n
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action absolutif

absolutize /ˈæb.səˌlu.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.taɪz/ v
to make absolute absolutiser

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin absoudre
to pronounce free or give absolution absoudre
to set free absoudre

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
to include so that it no longer has separate existence absorber
to occupy fully absorber
to learn absorber
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action absorber
to consume completely absorber
to suck up or drink in absorber éponger

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ adj
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed absorbé captivé

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
quality of being absorbent absorbance

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ adj
absorbing absorbant

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ n
anything which absorbs absorbant
substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid absorbant

absorber /əbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ n
one who, or that which, absorbs absorbant

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything absorption
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action absorption
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear absorption
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed absorption

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
refrain from s'abstenir
refrain from voting s'abstenir

abstention /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
the act of abstaining abstention

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ)ˑd͡ʒn̩t/ n
a substance used in cleansing abstersif

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
specifically, abstinence from alcohol abstinence
the act or practice of abstaining abstinence
the practice of self-denial abstinence
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse abstinence [[abstinence]] [[sexuelle]]

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
apart from practice or reality; not concrete abstrait
separate abstrait
difficult to understand abstrait

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
an abridgement or summary résumé

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
to separate; to disengage abstraire
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize abstraire
to consider abstractly abstraire
to perform the process of abstraction abstraire
to create an artistic abstraction of abstraire

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
math algèbre abstraite

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
art that does not depict objects in the natural world art abstrait

abstract class n
in software - a class which cannot be instantiated classe abstraite

abstract data type n
data type defined only by data properties and operations type abstrait de données

abstract method n
software - a method of an abstract class that has to be implemented by all subtyping classes méthode abstraite

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
noun that denotes an abstract concept nom abstrait

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
act of abstracting abstraction

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
abstract art abstractionnisme

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ adj
Related to abstract art abstractionniste

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ n
an idealist idéaliste
someone who paints or creates abstract art abstractionniste

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
difficult to comprehend abstrus

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ n
the property of being abstruse dur de comprenure

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
contrary to reason or propriety absurde

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ n
writing system abugida alphasyllabaire

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
absence of will-power or decisiveness aboulie

abundance /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
ample sufficiency abondance

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
fully sufficient; plentiful abondant

abundant number /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
abundant number nombre abondant

abundantly /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
in an abundant manner abondamment

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ n
improper usage abus
corrupt practice abus
physical maltreatment abus
insulting speech injure insulte offense
sexual violation or assault viol

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
to use improperly abuser
to hurt abuser
to rape abuser

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
to border on abouter aboutir

abut on v
to border on adossé avoisiner contigu

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
state of abutting butée

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ adj
extremely bad exécrable terrible épouvantable
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound abyssal

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
bottomless or unfathomed depth abîme gouffre abysse précipice
hell, bottomless pit abîme
anything infinite, immeasurable, or profound abîme
heraldry: center of an escutcheon abîme
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth abîme

acacia /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
shrub or tree acacia

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning académique universitaire
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato académique
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific académique

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
senior member of an academy, college, or university universitaire

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ n
time period année académique

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
member of an academy académicien

academicism /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ n
A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy. académisme
A tenet of the Academic philosophy. académisme
art: traditional or orthodox formalism. académisme

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
learned society académie
specialized school académie
college or university académie
place of training, school académie

acai berry /a.saˈiː.ˈbɛɹi/ n
fruit açaï

acanthocephalan /əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ n
any of parasitic intestinal worms of the phylum Acanthocephala acanthocéphale

acanthoid /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/ adj
having the shape of a spine or thorn acantoïde

acarid /ˈæk.ə.ɹɪd/ adj
of or pertaining to acarids acarien

acarology n
the study of ticks and mites acarologie

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
acarophobie

acarus /ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/ n
genus acarien

acataphasia n
language trouble acataphasie

acatholic adj
not Catholic acatholique

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
to cause to move faster accélérer
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process accélérer
to become faster accélérer
to hasten accélérer

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
act or state accélération
(physics) accélération
amount accélération

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
accelerator pedal accélérateur
a device for causing acceleration accélérateur
one who, or that which, accelerates accélérateur
program for startup companies accélérateur

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
instrument for measuring acceleration accéléromètre

accent /ˈæk.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc. accent
orthography: mark to indicate accent accent
stronger articulation accent
music: recurring stress on a tone accent
music: special emphasis on a tone accent
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse accent
music: expressive emphasis of a passage accent
music: rhythmical accent accent
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind accent
mark to denote feet or inches accent

accent /ˈæk.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
to emphasize accentuer

accentor /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛntə/ n
bird of the Prunella genus accenteur

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
to pronounce with an accent accentuer
to bring out distinctly accentuer
to mark with a written accent accentuer

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.tʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
act of accentuating accentuation

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
to agree to pay [[accepter]] [[de]] [[payer]] accepter
to agree to accepter
to receive with consent accepter
to admit to a place or a group accepter
to regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in accepter
to endure patiently [[endurer]] [[patiemment]] prendre sur soi accepter
to receive officially accueillir accepter

acceptability /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
acceptableness acceptabilité

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted acceptable admissible

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
act of accepting acceptation
assent and engagement by person on whom bill of exchange is drawn acceptation

acceptor /ək.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛptə(ɹ)/ n
one who accepts accepteur

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
act of approaching or entering accès approche entrée
way or means of approaching accès
communication with a computer program or the Internet accès
computing: process of locating data in memory accès
onset, attack or fit of disease accès
outburst of an emotion accès
right or ability of approaching or entering accès

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
computing: to have access to (data) accéder avoir accès
to gain or obtain access to accéder avoir accès

access code n
alphanumeric sequence code d’accès

access modifier n
access specifier modificateur d'accès

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach accessibilité

accessible /ək.ˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
easy of access or approach accessible
of a person, approachable accessible
obtainable accessible

accession /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/ n
a coming to accession

accessor n
Anything that accesses accesseur
Function that retrieves a value accesseur

accessory /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛsɹi/ adj
having a supplementary function accessoire

accessory /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛsɹi/ n
clothing accessory accessoire
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment accessoire
unessential part in a work of art accessoire

accessory fruit n
A fruit with tissue not derived from ovary faux-fruit

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
unexpected event with negative consequences accident
transport: unintended event that causes damage accident

accident and emergency n
department of a hospital that deals with injuries and emergencies urgences

accident-prone adj
accidentogène

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
happening by chance accidentel

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
unexpectedly, unintentionally accidentellement

accidentologist n
a specialist in accidentology accidentologue

accidentology n
accidentologie

accismus /ækˈsɪzməs/ n
Feigning disinterest in something while actually desiring it. accisme

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
to applaud acclamer applaudir
to claim réclamer
to declare by acclamations déclamer
to shout applause acclamer

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
applause acclamation

acclamative adj
acclamatif

acclimate /ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/ v
(transitive, mainly US) to habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize acclimater

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of acclimatizing acclimatation

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
to get used to a new climate acclimater
to make used to a new climate acclimater

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
adjustment of the eye accommodation
state of being fitted and adapted accommodation
lodging logement hébergement

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
music: that which gives support or adds to the background accompagnement
that which accompanies accompagnement

accompanist /əˈ.kʌm.pə.nɪst/ n
performer who takes the accompanying part accompagnateur accompagnatrice

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition accompagner
to attend as a companion accompagner
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument accompagner

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
associate in the commission of a crime complice comparse compère
cooperator complice

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ adj
completed accompli

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
that which completes accomplissement
the act of accomplishing accomplissement

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
agreement or concurrence of opinion entente

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ v
transitive: to grant accorder

accordance /ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/ n
agreement; harmony; conformity accordance

according to preposition
based on statement d'après selon
in proportion selon

according to one's understanding
as far as one can understand selon sa compréhension

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable conséquemment en conséquence

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument accordéon

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
player of the accordion accordéoniste

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request accoster

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
man who assists women in childbirth accoucheur sage-femme homme

accoucheuse n
woman who assists women in childbirth accoucheuse sage-femme

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
a registry of pecuniary transactions compte
an authorization to use a service compte
a statement of facts or occurrences rapport

account book n
a book in which accounts are kept livre de comptes

account for v
to constitute in amount or portion constituer représenter
to explain by relating circumstances expliquer rendre compte

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
state of being accountable responsabilité engagement responsable

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
capable of being accounted for; explicable expliquable
having accountability responsable
liable to be called on to render an account responsable

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
the profession of accounting comptabilité

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s) comptable
one who is skilled in, keeps, or adjusts, accounts comptable
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another comptable expert-comptable

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions comptabilité

accounts payable n
money that is owed by a party, and is counted by that party as a debit dette fournisseur

accounts receivable n
total monetary amount créance client

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
accoutrer

accoutre /əˈkuːtə/ v
to equip, to attire, to array accoutrer

accoutrement n
trappings accoutrement

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate. accréditer
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction accréditer

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛɾ.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] n
giving of credentials accréditation

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
act of increasing by natural growth accrétion

accretion disk n
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source disque d'accrétion

accrue /əˈkɹuː/ v
increase accroître

acculturate /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
to change the culture of a person by the influence of another culture acculturer

acculture /əˈkʌl.tʃəɹ/ v
familiarize oneself with a new culture acculturer

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
to pile up accumuler
to grow in number accumuler

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
one who or that which accumulates accumulateur
wet-cell storage battery accumulateur

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
state of being accurate précision exactitude

accurate /ˈæk.jəɹ.ɪt/ adj
exact or careful conformity to truth exact précis

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ adv
exactly, precisely précisément

accursed /əˈkɜː.sɪd/ /əˈkɝ.sɪd/ adj
archaic, theology: cursed maudit
hateful détestable satanée

accusant /əˈkjuːzənt/ n
accuser accusateur plaignant

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of accusing or charging with a crime accusation
declaration of fault or blame against another accusation
that of which one is accused accusation

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
related to accusative case accusatif
producing accusations; accusatory accusatif

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
accusative case accusatif cas accusatif

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation accusateur accusateuse

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
attribute blame to someone accuser

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ n
defendant accusé

accuser /əˑˈkju.zɚ/ /əˑˈkjuː.zə/ n
one who accuses accusateur accusatrice

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
to make familiar by use accoutumer

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
familiar accoutumé

ace /eɪs/ n
card with a single spot as
excellent military aircraft pilot as
expert as
single point or spot on a card or die as
die face with a single spot as
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball ace as
very small quantity or degree chouïa iota

ace in the hole n
unrevealed advantage as dans la manche atout dans la manche joker

ace of aces n
ace with the greatest number of kills as des as

ace of clubs n
playing card as de trèfle

ace of diamonds n
playing card as de carreau

ace of hearts n
playing card as de cœur

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
the playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip as de pique

ace up one's sleeve n
a surprise advantage of which others are not aware atout dans la manche

acedia /əˈsiːdɪə/ n
sloth acédie

acellular adj
not composed of cells acellulaire

acerb adj
bitter to the taste acerbe

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
harshness acerbité
sourness acerbité

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ n
fruit acérola

acescence /əˈsɛsəns/ n
the quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation acescence

acescent adj
turning sour acescent

acescent n
a substance liable to become sour acescent

acetal /ˈæsɪˌtæl/ n
any diether of a geminal diol acétal

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
the organic compound CH₃CHO acétaldéhyde éthanal

acetamide n
amide of acetic acid acétamide

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
drug paracétamol acétaminophène

acetate n
salt or ester of acetic acid acétate

acetic adj
pertaining to acetic acid acétique
pertaining to vinegar acétique

acetic acid n
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH acide acétique

acetimeter n
an instrument acétimètre

acetoacetic acid n
organic compound acide acétylacétique

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO acétone

acetopropylic adj
acétopropylique

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
univalent radical acétyl

acetyl chloride n
acyl chloride of acetic acid chlorure d'éthanoyle

acetylaminophenol n
acétylaminophénol

acetylcholine n
the neurotransmitter compound acétylcholine

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
acetylene acétylène

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin acide acétylsalicylique

ache /eɪk/ n
dull pain douleur

ache /eɪk/ v
be in pain faire mal avoir mal

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
small dry fruit akène

achievable /əˈtʃivəbəl/ adj
capable of being achieved réussissable

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
to carry out successfully; to accomplish accomplir réaliser

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
a reward in video games succès
act of achieving or performing accomplissement réalisation
great or heroic deed haut fait

achondroplasia /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ n
the genetic disorder achondroplasie

achondroplastic /eɪkɑndɹəˈplæstɪk/ adj
relating to or suffering from achondroplasia achondroplasique

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ interjection
the sound of a sneeze atchoum

achromatism n
achromatopia achromatisme

achylia n
lack or reduced production of gastric juices achylie

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste acide aigre
sour-tempered acide aigre
of or pertaining to an acid acide aigre

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
in chemistry acide
a sour substance acide
LSD acide

acid rain n
unusually acidic rain pluie acide

acid test n
Rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth baptême du feu

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
chemistry: having pH less than 7 acide
of or relating to acid acide

acidifiable adj
capable of being acidified acidifiable

acidification n
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid acidification

acidify v
to make something acidic acidifier

acidimetry n
measurement of the strength of acids acidimétrie

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
quality or state of being acid acidité

acidosis n
abnormally increased acidity of the blood acidose

acidulous adj
slightly sour acidulé acidulée

acinaciform adj
shaped like a scimitar acinaciforme

aciniform adj
clustered like grapes acinoforme

acknowledge /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ v
to admit the knowledge of reconnaître
to notify receipt accuser réception

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
act of acknowledging aveu confession reconnaissance
award récompense
expression of thanks remerciement

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
full bloom force de l'âge
the highest point acmé

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition acné
a skin condition acné

acoemetic adj
acémète

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass acolyte
in general: assistant acolyte

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
herb wolfsbane aconit

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
fruit of the oak tree gland

acorn woodpecker n
Melanerpes formicivorus pic glandivore

acosmic adj
acosmique

acotyledon /ˈeɪ.kɔt.l̩.iːdˌn̩/ n
plant that has no cotyledons acotylédone

acotyledonous adj
having no seed lobes acotylédone

acousmatic adj
referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers acousmate acousmatique

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds acoustique
producing or produced without electrical amplification acoustique

acoustic guitar n
hollow-body guitar guitare acoustique

acoustical adj
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics acoustique

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
physics: a science of sounds acoustique
quality of a space for doing music acoustique

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
regular flooding in Venice acqua alta

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
person fréquentation relation
state of being acquainted accointance relation

acquiescence /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/ n
silent or passive assent acquiescement consentement

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ adj
resting satisfied or submissive docile soumis
willing to acquiesce bienveillant indulgent

acquirable adj
capable of being acquired acquérable

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own acquérir
to get acquérir

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
infectious disease caused by HIV syndrome d'immunodéficience acquise

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
act or process of acquiring acquisition
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain acquisition

acquisitional adj
relating to acquisition acquisitif

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
acquittance from debt acquittement
legal decision of not guilty acquittement relaxe

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ n
unit of surface area acre

acreage n
land measured in acres acréage

acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ adj
caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating âcre
sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent âcre

acrimonious /æk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /æk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies acrimonieux

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹo.bæt/ n
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination acrobate

acrobatic adj
of or pertaining to an acrobat acrobatique

acrobatics n
art of performing acrobatic feats acrobatie

acrocyanosis /ˈæ.kɹoʊ.saɪ.ʌ.ˌnoʊ.sɪs/ n
acrocyanosis acrocyanose

acrogenous adj
increasing by growth from the extremity acrogène

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ n
variety of speech that is considered the standard form acrolecte

acromegaly n
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones acromégalie

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
any abbreviation formed by initial letters sigle
word formed by initial letters acronyme

acrophobia n
fear of heights acrophobie

acrophony n
naming of letters so their names begin with the letter itself acrophonie

acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ n
promontory of Ancient Greek cities acropole

across the pond
on the other side of Atlantic Ocean outre-Atlantique

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
poem or text with certain letters spelling out a name or message acrostiche

acrylamide n
Amide of acrylic acid acrylamide

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
division of theatrical performance acte
deed acte
formal record of something done acte
display of behaviour acte
state of existence acte
process of doing acte action
statute loi acte édit

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
to behave in a certain way se comporter
to do something agir faire
to perform a theatrical role jouer

act of God n
unforeseen occurrence cas fortuit

act one's age v
to be mature and not childish ne pas faire l'enfant

actin n
a globular structural protein actine

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
temporarily assuming the duties or authority intérimaire par intérim

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
chemical element actinium

actinometer n
measuring device actinomètre

actinometric adj
pertaining to actinometry actinométrique

actinometry n
measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation actinométrie

actinomorphic adj
of a flower: with petals radially symmetric actinomorphe

actinoscopy n
radiology actinoscopie

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
signifying the start of something action

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
fast-paced activity action
something done so as to accomplish a purpose action
military: combat action
way of motion or functioning action
law: A charge action en justice action légale
mechanism mécanisme

action figure n
children's toy figurine d'action

action movie n
a type of motion picture film d'action

action plan n
planned series of actions plan d'action

actionism n
An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change actionisme

actions speak louder than words proverb
it is more effective to act than speak bien faire vaut mieux que bien dire

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
to put into action activer actionner
to turn on actionner allumer

activated carbon n
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon charbon actif charbon activé

activation /æktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
making active activation
process through which molecules are made able to react activation

activator n
chemical increasing transcription activateur

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
having the quality or power of acting actif
given to action actif
in action actif
in grammar actif
quick in physical movement actif

active matrix n
matrice active

active voice n
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action voix active

active volcano n
active volcano volcan actif

actively adv
in an active manner activement

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
practice of using action to achieve a result activisme

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
one who is politically active militant activiste

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
something done as an action or a movement activité
something done for pleasure or entertainment activité
state or quality of being active activité

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
acteur actrice
one who takes part in a situation acteur actrice
one who acts; a doer faiseur faiseuse

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
actrice

actual /ˈæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ).əl/ /ˈæktʃju.əl/ adj
existing in act or reality, not just potentially réel effectif

actualism n
the belief that only actual things exist actualisme

actually /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/ /ˈæk.tʃʊ.ə.li/ adv
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively en fait effectivement

actuarial /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/ adj
pertaining to actuaries actuariel

actuary n
maker of insurance calculations actuaire

acuity lang=en n
sharpness or acuteness acuité

aculeiform adj
like a prickle aculéiforme

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
quickness of perception sagacité

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
insertion of needles for remedial purposes acupuncture acuponcture

acute /əˈkjuːt/ adj
medicine: of an abnormal condition aigu
geometry: less than 90 deg. aigu
medicine: of a short-lived condition aigu
orthography: having acute accent aigu
urgent aigu
sensitive aigu aiguë

acute accent n
acute accent accent aigu

acute angle n
angle measuring less than ninety degrees angle aigu

acute triangle n
triangle all of the angles of which are acute triangle

acute-angled adj
geometry acutangle

acyclic adj
not cyclic acyclique

acyl /ˈæ.sɪl/ n
any of a class of organic radicals acyle

ad /æd/ n
pub

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
for this particular purpose ad hoc

ad hominem n
personal attack attaque personnelle

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
endlessly à l'infini

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ v
to perform extemporaneously improviser
to perform without preparation improviser
to perform without script improviser

ad nauseam adv
to a sickening degree ad nauseam

ad-lib v
to improvise improviser

adamant adj
determined; unshakeable; unyielding catégorique inflexible

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adapted (adjective) adapté

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
to change to make oneself suitable s'adapter
to fit by alteration s'adapter adapter
to make suitable adapter

adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable adaptabilité

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
capable of adapting or of being adapted adaptable

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
artistic work that has been adapted adaptation
process of adapting an artistic work adaptation

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
device to allow compatibility (in general) adaptateur
device allowing more plugs at an outlet adaptateur
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type adaptateur
one who adapts something adaptateur

adaptive /əˈdæpˌtɪv/ adj
Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change adaptable
Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society adaptatif
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable adaptatif

add /æd/ v
to append, as a statement ajouter
to make an addition ajouter additionner sommer
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up additionner faire une addition

add fuel to the fire v
worsen a conflict jeter de l'huile sur le feu mettre de l'huile sur le feu

add-on n
extension of core application extension addiciel
something which can be appended to something else extension ajout

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ n
term added to another cumulateur

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
viper vipère

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug intoxiqué dépendant dépendante

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
a habit or practice dépendance
the state of being addicted dépendance addiction

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
tending to cause addiction addictif

addictively adv
addictivement

addictogenic adj
addictogène

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
arithmetic: process of adding addition
act of adding addition
thing added addition ajout

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
Supplemental or added to additionnel

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ n
substance altering another substance additif

additive manufacturing n
fabrication additive

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
act of addressing oneself to a person discours
direction for letters adresse
Internet address adresse
description of the location of a property adresse
computing: location in computer memory adresse
skill habileté

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ v
to direct attention towards a problem or obstacle aborder
to direct speech s'adresser
to refer a location in computer memory adresser
to direct speech to adresser
to direct in writing adresser

address bar n
bar in a web browser that displays the address barre d'adresse

address book n
small book with addresses carnet d'adresses

addressee n
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent destinataire

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
adressage

adductor n
muscle adducteur

adelopode adj
adélopode

adelphic adj
describing a form of polyandry adelphique

adelphopoiesis n
a ceremony where two men are united with one another affrèrement

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ n
base that pairs with thymine or uracil adénine

adenoassociated adj
adénoassocié

adenoid n
folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium adénoïde

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
benign tumour adénome

adenomatous adj
of or pertaining to adenoma adénomateux

adenomyosis n
condition adénomyose

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosine triphosphate Adénosine triphosphate

adenoviral adj
adénoviral

adenovirus n
a virus of the family Adenoviridae adénovirus

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
well skilled expert

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
one fully skilled or well versed in anything expert

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
equal to some requirement adéquat

adequateness n
meeting needs adéquation

adessive case n
noun case used to indicate adjacent location adessif

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ n
(Islam) The call to prayer adhan

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree adhérer
To stick fast or cleave adhérer

adherence n
support for a cause adhésion

adherent n
a person who has membership in some group adhérent

adhesin n
factor enabling bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces adhésine

adhesion n
binding of a cell adhésion
agreement to adhere adhésion

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
sticky adhésif collant

adhesive tape n
adhesive tape generally ruban adhésif scotch

adiabatic /ˌeɪdaɪəˈbætɪk/ adj
occurring without gain or loss of heat adiabatique

adicity n
number of arguments arité

adieu /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdu/ n
a farewell adieu farewell

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ adj
containing, composed of, or consisting of fat adipeux

adipose tissue n
tissue tissu adipeux

adiposis n
accumulation of adipose tissue adipose

adiposity n
obesity adiposité

adipous adj
of or relating to adipose adipeux

adive n
a domesticated, smaller form of the jackal adive

adjacency matrix n
in graph theory matrice d'adjacence

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring adjacent

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
functioning as an adjective adjectif adjectival

adjectival pronoun n
pronoun pronom adjectif

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ adj
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure procédure

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent adjectif

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ v
To make an adjective of adjectiver

adjective phrase n
Phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun locution adjectivale

adjectivization n
the process of adjectivizing, and the result thereof adjectivation adjectivisation

adjectivize v
convert a word into an adjective adjectiver

adjika n
spicy paste from the Caucasus adjika

adjoin /əˈdʒɔɪn/ v
mathematics: to add (an element) to a structure adjoindre

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈdʒɝn/ v
to move from one place to another mouvoir
to postpone ajourner
to defer ajourner
to end or suspend an event ajourner

adjournment n
the state of being adjourned ajournement suspension

adjudication /ˌæd.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
judgment jugement

adjudicator /æ.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
one who adjudicates juge

adjunct /ˈæd.ʒʌŋkt/ n
appendage attribut complément

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
to modify ajuster
to improve or rectify ajuster

adjustable adj
capable of being adjusted ajustable réglable

adjustable spanner n
adjustable hand tool clé à molette

adjusted /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ adj
compensated in order to avoid bias ajusté

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
result of adjusting, small change ajustement arèglement

adjutant /ˈæ.dʒə.tənt/ n
lower-ranking officer adjudant

adjuvant /ˈæ.dʒə.vənt/ adj
Containing an adjuvant adjuvant

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
to cause to take by openly offering or through deceit administrer
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise administrer

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
the act of administering administration
the executive part of government administration
the act of administering or tendering something to another administration

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
of or relating to administering or administration administratif

administrative law n
laws that pertain to the administrative agencies of government droit administratif

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
one who administers affairs administrateur
computing: one who responsible for software and maintenance of a computer or network administrateur

admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration admirable

admirably /ˈæd.mɪɹ.əˌbli/ adv
in an admirable manner admirablement
to an admirable degree admirablement

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
naval officer of the highest rank amiral
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet amiral

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
office or jurisdiction amirauté

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
adoration; appreciation admiration

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
regard with wonder and delight admirer

admirer /ædˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
one who admires admirateur admiratrice

admiring /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ adj
feeling or showing admiration admiratif

admissible adj
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable admissible

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
power or permission to enter admission

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
to allow to enter; to grant entrance admettre
to concede as true admettre avouer reconnaître

admittedly adv
by admission certes

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify réprimander
warn against danger or an offense avertir
warn or notify of a fault; exhort admonester

adnate adj
linked or fused adné

ado /əˈduː/ n
doing; trouble; difficulty; troublesome business; fuss; bustle; as, to make a great ado about trifles bruit cérémonies foin histoire manières

adobe /əˈdəʊ.bɪ/ n
unburnt brick adobe

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ n
period between childhood and maturity adolescence

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ adj
characteristic of adolescence adolescent

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen adopter
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally adopter

adoptable adj
able to be adopted adoptable

adoptee n
adopted son or daughter adopté adoptée
person who was adopted as a child adopté adoptée

adoption n
act of adopting, or state of being adopted adoption
transfer between old system to another adoption
admission to a more intimate relation adoption

adoptive adj
related through adoption adoptif

adoptive father n
man who has adopted a child père adoptif

adoptive mother n
woman who has adopted a child mère adoptive

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
adorable mignon

adoration n
admiration or esteem adoration
an act of religious worship adoration
the act of adoring adoration

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
love with entire heart and soul adorer
worship adorer

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate décorer orner parer

adposition /ˈæd.pəˌzɪ.ʃən/ n
element combining with a phrase and indicating how to interpret the phrase in the context adposition

adrenal /æˈdɹiːnəl/ adj
pertaining to adrenal glands adrénal

adrenal gland n
endocrine gland situated above the kidney glande surrénale

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
the compound epinephrine adrénaline

adrenocorticotropic adj
that stimulates the adrenal cortex adrénocorticotrope

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
floating at random à la dérive

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adv
in a drifting condition à la dérive

adsorbent n
substance on which the adsorbate accumulates adsorbant

adsorption n
process of forming a film on the surface of a solid adsorption

adstratum n
Any language having elements that are responsible for change in neighbouring languages adstrat

adulation /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ n
Flattery; fulsome praise adulation

adulator n
one who adulates adulateur adulatrice

adulatory adj
exhibiting adulation adulatoire

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
fully grown adulte

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
fully grown human adulte

adult baby n
person bébé adulte

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
husband or wife who commits adultery adultère femme adultère homme adultère

adulterous adj
of or characterized by adultery adultère

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse adultère

adulthood n
time of life majorité âge adulte

adulticide n
pesticide designed to kill adult insects adulticide

advance /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
amount of money avance souscription
forward move avancée progression progrès
opening approach avance

advance /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
to move forwards, to approach avancer
to raise to a higher rank; to promote élever

advance guard n
leading unit of an army avant-garde

advance payment n
part of a contractually due sum avance paiement à l'avance

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
at or close to state of the art avancé
late avancé

advancement /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ n
state of being advanced progrès

advantage /əd.ˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
the score where one player wins a point after deuce avantage
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success avantage
superiority; mastery avantage
superiority of state, or that which gives it avantage

advantage /əd.ˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ v
to provide with an edge avantager favoriser

advantageously adv
in an advantageous manner avantageusement

advection /ædˈvɛkʃən/ n
The horizontal movement of a body of atmosphere (or other fluid) along with a concurrent transport of its temperature, humidity etc. advection
The transport of a scalar by bulk fluid motion advection

advent /ˈæd.vɛnt/ n
coming, arrival arrivée

adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
accidental, additional, appearing casually adventice aléatoire
biology: developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source adventice auxiliaire ectopique
from an external source acquis adventice exogène
genetics, medicine: not congenital acquis

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
encountering of risks aventure
remarkable occurrence aventure
that which happens without design aventure
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard aventure

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
one who enjoys adventures aventurier aventurière

adventurism /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
policy led by excessive risk taking aventurisme

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
full of hazard hasardeux
inclined to adventure aventureux

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
lexical category adverbe

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
of or relating to an adverb adverbial

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ n
grammar: word or phrase modifying a verb complément adverbial

adverbial clause n
a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause expression adverbiale

adverbial participle n
linguistic sense gérondif

adverbial phrase n
type of phrase locution adverbiale

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
opponent adversaire ennemi

adversative adj
expressing opposition or difference adversatif

adverse /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
unfavourable défavorable

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
adverse event adversité
state of being adverse adversité malheur

advertise /ˈad.və.tʌɪz/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.taɪz/ v
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others afficher publier
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly annoncer

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
commercial solicitation publicité annonce pub
public notice annonce avis

advertiser n
one who advertises messager

advertising n
communication publicité

advertorial /ˈæd.vɜːˌtɔːɹ.i.əl/ /ˌædvɚˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
advertisement presented as editorial publireportage publirédactionnel

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel conseil

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn conseiller
to give information or notice to; to inform conseiller renseigner

advisedly adv
With intentionality; deliberately intentionnellement

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
one who offers advice conseiller

advisory adj
able to give advice consultatif

advisory n
A warning alerte bulletin d'alerte

advocacy /ˈæd.vəˌkə.si/ n
the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something mobilisation promotion
the profession of an advocate barreau

advocacy group n
people who use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion groupe de pression

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
person who argues the case of another avocat avocate
person who speaks in support of something porte-parole

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
argue for plaider
encourage support for préconiser

adware n
software application logiciel de publicité logiciel publicitaire publiciel

adze /ædz/ n
cutting tool herminette

aedile /ˈiːdaɪl/ n
elected official in Ancient Rome édile

aedileship n
the office of an aedile édilité

aegis /ˈiː.dʒɪs/ n
protection, guidance égide
mythological shield égide

aeolian adj
carried, deposited or eroded by the wind éolien
of, or relating to the wind éolien

aeolian harp n
type of harp harpe d'Éole harpe à vent harpe éolienne harpe éolique éole-harpe éoli-harpe

aeolipile /ˈiː.əʊ.lɪ.pʌɪl/ n
steam engine éolipyle

aeration n
the circulation of air aération

aerial /ˈɛːɹ.ɪ.əl/ adj
taking place in the air aérien

aerial /ˈɛːɹ.ɪ.əl/ n
device for receiving or transmitting antenne

aerial photography n
taking photographs from the air photographie aérienne

aero- prefix
air; aircraft aéro-

aerobatic adj
acrobatic maneuvers performed by an airplane acrobaties aériennes voltige aérienne

aerobatics n
stunts, performed in an airplane acrobatie aérienne voltige voltige aérienne

aerobic lang=en adj
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body aérobique
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen aérobique
of or relating to aerobics aérobique

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
exercise for cardiovascular fitness aérobic

aerobiology n
the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials aérobiologie

aerobiosis n
form of life that is sustained by the presence of air aérobiose

aerocellular adj
aérocellulaire

aerodynamicist n
person who studies aerodynamics aérodynamicien

aerodynamics n
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases aérodynamique

aerodynamism n
having an aerodynamic shape aérodynamisme

aerodyne n
heavier-than-air aircraft aérodyne

aeroelastic adj
of or pertaining to aeroelasticity aéroélastique

aeroelasticity n
scientific study of the effect of aerodynamic loads on structures. aéroélasticité

aerogel n
ultralight solid-state substance aérogel

aerogram n
foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter aérogramme

aerography n
branch of surrealist art aérographie

aerolite /ˈɛːɹ.ə.lʌɪt/ n
a meteorite consisting of silicate minerals aérolite aérolithe

aerolithic adj
aérolithique

aerology n
branch of meteorology aérologie

aeromancer n
practitioner of aeromancy aéromancien aéromancienne

aeromancy /ˈeə.ɹə.mæn.si/ n
divination by use of atmospheric conditions aéromancie

aeromodeller n
maker of model aircaft aéromodéliste

aeronautic /ˌæɹoˈnɔtɪk/ adj
having to do with aerial navigation aeronautique

aeronautics n
mechanics and science of aircraft aéronautique

aeronaval adj
relating to the navy and the air force aéronaval
that moves both on sea and in the air aéronaval

aerophane n
thin fabric aérophane

aerophone n
musical instrument aérophone

aeroscope n
device used to collect dust particles, spores etc from the air for subsequent analysis aéroscope

aerosol n
gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter aérosol

aerosol can n
pressurized canister bidon aérosol

aerosol string n
sprayed coloured foam aérosol à fil serpentin

aerospace adj
of or relating to aircraft aérospatial

aerostat n
aircraft aérostat

aerotechnic adj
aérotechnique

aerotechnics n
aérotechnique

aerotropism n
growth of an organism either towards, or away from a region of higher oxygen content aérotropisme

aesthete /ɛsˈθiːt/ n
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature esthète

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
concerned with beauty esthétique

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ n
that which appeals to the senses esthétique

aesthetic surgeon n
performer of aesthetic surgery chirurgien esthéticien chirurgien esthétique chirurgienne esthéticienne chirurgienne esthétique

aesthetically adv
esthétiquement

aestheticism n
doctrine which holds aesthetics as the highest ideal esthétisme

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
study or philosophy of beauty esthétique

aestival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ adj
Relating to summer estival

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ n
state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer estivation

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
study of causes or origins étiologie

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
friendly, courteous, sociable aimable affable
mild; benign doux

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
adulterous relationship liaison aventure

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ v
to influence or alter affecter
to infect or harm affecter
to move to emotion affecter émouvoir
to make a false display of feindre

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real affectation
an unusual mannerism affectation

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adj
resulting from a mostly negative physical effect affecté

affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/ adj
loving affectueux

affectionately adv
in an affectionate manner affectueusement

afferent adj
Carrying towards afférent

affidavit /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement affidavit

affine transformation n
linear transformation followed by a translation transformation affine

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
attraction between an antibody and an antigen affinité
attraction between atoms affinité
natural attraction for something affinité
family relationship through marriage of a relative affinité

affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ n
that which is affirmed affirmation

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ adj
pertaining to truth affirmatif
positive affirmatif

affirmative sentence n
sentence that affirms phrase déclarative

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem affixe
that which is affixed affixe

affixation n
addition of an affix affixation

affixoid n
regular word that also works as an affix affixoïde

affliction n
a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony affliction détresse
something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony affliction

afflictive adj
that causes physical or mental pain afflictif

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
abundance of wealth opulence

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy riche
abundant abondant
tributary affluent

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
someone wealthy richard

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfɔɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ v
to incur, stand, or bear permettre
to offer, provide, or supply offrir

affordable /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ /ʌˈfɔɹdʌbəl/ adj
able to be afforded abordable

afforestation n
creating a forest boisement

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
sound affriquée

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
hostile encounter or meeting duel rencontre
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult affront défi

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
to insult intentionally, especially openly défier envoyer un cartel jeter le gant
to meet defiantly; confront se confronter
to meet or encounter face to face aller sur le pré rencontrer sur le terrain

afib n
atrial fibrillation FA FIBA FibA

afloat /əˈfloʊt/ adv
floating à flot

aflutter /əˈflʌt.ə/ /əˈflʌt.ɚ/ adj
in a state of excited anticipation tremblé

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
in progress en cours
means of locomotion, walking à pied
support of the body, standing debout

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˌfoːˈmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
previously mentioned susmentionné

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˌfoːˈmɛn.ʃənd/ n
one or ones mentioned previously ledit suscité

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive effrayé

afro /ˈæ.fɹoʊ/ n
hairstyle afro

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
behind; later in time; following après

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ conjunction
Signifies that the action of its clause takes place before the action of the other clause après que après de

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
as a result of [[à cause de]]
behind derrière
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing d'après
in spite of [[malgré]] [[malgré]] [[le]] [[fait]] [[que]]
next in importance or rank après derrière
subsequently; following in time; later than après

after all
in the end; anyway après tout

after dark
after nightfall, at night après la tombée de la nuit

after the fact /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/ /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/
too late après coup

after you phraseologicalUnit
polite invitation for another to go first après vous

after-party /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/ /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/ n
party that takes place after another party after

after-shave n
lotion, gel, or liquid used after shaving après-rasage

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
material expelled after childbirth délivrance

aftercare n
the care given to a patient during recovery postcure suivi

afterfeather n
downy lower barbs of a feather hyporachis

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
life after death au-delà autre monde outre-tombe vie après la mort

aftermath /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/ n
a second mowing regain
that which happens after, that which follows séquelles

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
part of the day between noon and evening après-midi

aftershaft n
accesory plume hypotile

aftershave n
lotion, gel or liquid après-rasage

aftershock n
earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another réplique

aftertaste n
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present arrière-goût

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
at a later or succeeding time ensuite après après coup par la suite ultérieurement

afterword n
an epilogue postface

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
another time de nouveau encore à nouveau
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten déjà de nouveau

again and again adv
repeatedly encore et encore

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
as protection from face à contre
in a contrary direction to contre
in opposition to contre
in competition with contre
in physical contact with contre
in anticipation of, in preparation for pour

against all odds
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability contre tout pronostic contre toute attente contre vents et marées défendre le dernier carré

against the clock
in a time-restricted manner contre la montre

against the grain /əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡɹeɪn/
contrary to what is expected. à contre-courant
unwillingly, reluctantly à contre-cœur
woodworking à contre-fil

agalactia n
failure of a mother to produce sufficient milk following childbirth agalactie

agalloch n
soft, aromatic, resinous wood of Aquilaria malaccensis agalloche calamba calambac calambour

agalmatophilia n
paraphilia agalmatophilie

agape /əˈɡeɪp/ adj
astonished bouche bée

agariciform adj
agariciforme

agate /ˈæɡət/ n
mineral agate

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
génération
great period in the history of the Earth époque ère
one of the stages of life âge siècle
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time âge
whole duration of a being âge
particular period of time in history âge époque

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
intransitive: become old vieillir
transitive: cause to grow old vieillir

age group n
demographic grouping based on age groupe d'âge tranche d'âge

age of consent n
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex majorité sexuelle

age of majority n
age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted majorité civile majorité légale

ageing n
process of becoming older or more mature vieillissement

ageism /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age âgisme

agency /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ n
faculty of acting or of exerting power [[capacité]] d'[[agir]] agentivité
office of an agent, or factor agence
place of business of an agent agence action organisme

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
agenda book; notebook for organizing and planning agenda
list of matters to be taken up ordre du jour
temporally organized plan planning

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
one who acts in place of another agent
active power or cause agent

agent general /ˌeɪdʒənt ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ n
representative of organisation / nation agent général

agent noun n
noun that denotes an agent nom d'agent

agent provocateur /aʒɑ̃ pʁɔvɔkatœʁ/ /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
a person who disrupts a group's activities from within agent provocateur

ageplay /eɪd͡ʒ pleɪ/ n
Form of roleplay. jeu de régression

ageusia /əˈɡjuːzɪə/ n
loss of the sense of taste agueusie

aggiornamento /əˌdʒɔɹnəˈmɛntəʊ/ /əˌdʒɔːnəˈmɛntəʊ/ n
reform of some teachings of Roman Catholic Church in 1962-65 aggiornamento

agglomeration n
extended city area agglomération
act of collecting in a mass agglomération
state of being collected in a mass agglomération

agglutination n
act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance agglutination

agglutinative adj
having words derived by combining parts agglutinant
sticky agglutinant

agglutinatory adj
agglutinateur

agglutinous adj
agglutineux

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars agrégat
a mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles agrégat
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism skandha
solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material granulats

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum agréger

aggregation n
Object-oriented programming agrégation
The act of aggregating, or the state of being aggregated aggrégation agrégation
a collection of particulars aggrégation agrégation ar

aggregator n
feed reader agrégateur

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
act of initiating hostilities or invasion agression
hostile or destructive behavior or actions aggression
the practice or habit of launching attacks aggression

aggressive /ʌˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
tending or disposed to aggress agressif

aggressiveness n
state or quality being aggressive agressivité

aggressor n
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression agresseur

agha n
an honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries aga agha

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
terrified affolé effaré effrayé paniqué pantois stupéfait

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ adj
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs agile

agile gibbon n
Hylobates agilis gibbon agile

agility /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
quality of being agile agilité

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of agitating agitation

agitprop /ˈædʒ.ɪtˌpɹɒp/ n
political propaganda agitprop

aglossal adj
having no tongue aglosse

aglycone n
non-sugar fragment of a glycoside aglycone

agnathia /æɡˈneɪ.θi.ə/ n
birth defect agnathie

agnatic adj
of the male bloodline agnatique

agnation n
consanguinity by a line of males agnation

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
of or relating to agnosticism agnostique

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable agnosticisme

agnotology n
promotion of inaccurate or misleading scientific data agnotologie

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
past; gone by; since il y a

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
wide open écarquillé

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adv
in a state of high anticipation impatiemment

agonizing adj
causing agony agonisant

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
extreme pain of mind or body agonie angoisse
last struggle of life agonie
violent contest or striving agonie

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
fear of open spaces agoraphobie

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics agorisme

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs agouti

agrammatism n
inability to form sentences agrammatisme

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ adj
relating to the cultivation of land agraire

agrarianly adv
agrairement

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, or person accorder
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur consentir être d'accord
to resemble, coincide, correspond concorder

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
pleasing agréable

agreeableness n
personality trait agréabilité

agreeably adv
in an agreeable manner agréablement

agreed /ə.ɡɹi.ːd/ interjection
interjection that expresses agreement d'accord

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
legally binding contract contrat
state whereby several parties share a view accord
grammatical agreement accord
understanding to follow a course of conduct accord entente pacte

agreement in principle n
legally enforceable agreement accord de principe

agribusiness n
big business connected to agriculture agribusiness agro-business

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
of or pertaining to agriculture agricole

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
the art or science of cultivating the ground agriculture

agrimi n
type of goat chèvre sauvage crétoise kri-kri

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
plant of the genus Agrimonia aigremoine

agrisystem n
agricultural system agro-système agrosystème

agritourism n
tourism in which tourists stay in farms agritourisme

agrivoltaic adj
agrivoltaïque

agro- prefix
agriculture agro-

agro-environmental adj
agroenvironnemental

agrochemical adj
relating to agrochemistry agrochimique

agroeconomic adj
economics of agriculture agro-économique

agroecosystem n
conceptual model of an agricultural system agroécosystème

agroforester n
one who takes part in agroforestry agroforestier

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ n
scientist specialized in agronomy agronome

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ n
science of utilizing plants, animals, and soils for food, fuel, feed and more agronomie

agrostology n
study of grasses agrostologie

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ n
intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits fièvre

ah interjection
an expression ah

aha interjection
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition aha

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
in or to the front devant

ahead of one's time
in advance of commonly accepted ideas en avance sur son temps

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
lacking historical perspective anhistorique

ahoy interjection
used to hail a ship, etc ohé

aid /eɪd/ n
help; succor; assistance; relief aide
something which helps; a material source of help aide
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper aide
subsidy granted to the crown by parliament aide

aid /eɪd/ v
to support aider

aid climbing n
type of climbing escalade artificielle

aid worker n
bénévole

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ n
military officer adjudant aide de camp

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
tip on a ribbon or cord aglet aiglet ferret

aikido /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/ n
Japanese martial art aikido aïkido

ail /eɪl/ v
to be ill souffrir être malade
to cause to suffer faillir manquer

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
sick malade malsain

ailment n
something which ails one; a disease; sickness maladie

ailuro- /aɪˈljʊəɹə-/ /aɪˈlʊɹə-/ prefix
prefix meaning “cat” ailouro- ailuro-

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ n
cat-lover ailourophile ailurophile

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
irrational fear or hatred for cats ailurophobie ailourophobie galéphobie

aim /eɪm/ n
Intention; purpose objectif ambition
point intended to be hit cible

aim /eɪm/ v
to direct the intention or purpose cibler viser
to point or direct a missile weapon viser

aimlessly adv
without an aim au hasard sans but

aioli /a.jɔ.li/ /aɪˈəʊ.li/ n
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil aïoli

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
to bring into contact with the air aérer
to broadcast mettre à l'antenne
to ventilate ventiler éventer

air base n
military airport base aérienne

air bed n
A bed that inflated with air matelas pneumatique

air conditioner n
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space climatiseur

air conditioning n
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners climatiseur
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner climatisation

air cushion n
layer of trapped air coussin d'air

air force n
branch of the military devoted to air warfare armée de l'air force aérienne

air freshener n
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours désodorisant

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ n
gun that propels a projective by compressed air pistolet à air comprimé pistolet à l'air

air hockey n
air hockey

air pistol n
pistol that propels a pellet pistolet à air comprimé pistolet à l'air

air pocket n
a local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current trou d'air

air pollution n
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates pollution atmosphérique

air purifier n
device used to remove contaminants from the air purificateur d'air

air raid n
attack raid aérien

air resistance n
Friction that slows things moving through air résistance de l'air

air show n
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft meeting aérien spectacle aérien

air strike n
attack by aircraft attaque aérienne

air ticket n
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane billet d'avion

air traffic control n
system designed to give assistance to aircraft contrôle du trafic aérien

air traffic controller n
operator of air traffic control system contrôleur aérien aiguilleur du ciel contrôleur du trafic aérien

air-condition v
to mechanically cool a space or an entire structure climatiser

air-raid shelter n
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids abri anti-aérien

air-to-air adj
fired from an aircraft in flight at another one air-air

air-to-surface adj
fired from an aircraft at a target on land or water air-sol

airbag n
protective system in automobiles airbag

airborne adj
carried by the air aéroporté

aircraft /ɛə.kɹɑː̩ft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/ n
machine capable of atmospheric flight aéronef

aircraft carrier n
warship for launching aircraft porte-avions

airdropped adj
aérolargué

airfield n
place where airplanes can take off and land aérodrome

airfoil n
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air profil d'aile

airframer n
airplane manufacturer avionneur

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
a flight pont aérien
the transportation of troops pont aérien

airline n
company that flies airplanes compagnie aérienne

airliner n
passenger aircraft avion de ligne

airlock n
used to provide access to and from the sealed area sas

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ n
the items of mail carried using aircraft poste aérienne courrier aérien
the system of conveying mail using aircraft poste aérienne aérogramme

airmass n
a body of air with uniform characteristics mass d'air

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
powered aircraft avion aéroplane

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
place designated for airplanes aéroport

airsickness n
form of motion sickness mal de l'air

airspace n
controlled portion of atmosphere espace aérien
part of sky used by aircraft espace aérien

airtight adj
being impermeable to air or other gases hermétique étanche

airway n
flight path used by aeroplanes route aérienne

airwoman n
a female aviator aviatrice

airworthiness n
the state of being airworthy aeronavigabilité navigabilité

airy /ˈɛəɹ.i/ adj
breezy, in an airy situation aéré

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
clear path through rows of seating allée
corridor in a supermarket rayon

aitch /eɪtʃ/ n
name of the letter H, h ache âche

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
slightly turned or opened entrebâillé entrouvert

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adv
slightly turned or opened entrebâillé entrouvert

ajaxification n
use of AJAX ajaxification

akanbe n
gesture mon œil

akee n
tree aki akée

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward poings sur hanches

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
of the same kin; related by blood apparenté
of the same kind; similar analogue

akinesic adj
of or pertaining to akinesia acinétique akinésique akinétique

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ adj
firm al dente

al fresco adj
outdoors en plein air

al fresco adv
outdoors en plein air

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
The global network of militant Islamic extremists. Al-Qaida

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ n
variety of gypsum albâtre

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
eagerness empressement alacrité
promptness rapidité

alanine n
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂ alanine

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
mechanical contrivance for awaking réveil réveille-matin
summons to arms alarme

alarm clock n
type of clock réveil réveille-matin

alarming /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ adj
causing alarm alarmant

alarmism n
production of needless alarms alarmisme

alarmist /əˈlɑɹmɪst/ n
one who causes others to become alarmed without cause alarmiste

alas /əˈlæs/ interjection
exclamation of sorrow, etc. hélas

alb /alb/ /ælb/ n
a long white robe worn by priests and other ministers aube

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
seabird albatros
three under par albatros

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
part of citrus fruit rind albédo ziste
the fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body albédo

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
despite its being; although bien que quoique

albinism n
lack of melanin pigmentation albinisme

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
congenitally lacking melanin albinos

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
one congenitally lacking melanin albinos

albophobic adj
albophobe

album /ˈalbəm/ /ˈælbəm/ n
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs album
phonograph record (LP) album
group of audio recordings on any media album

albumen /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
white part of an egg blanc blanc d’œuf glaire

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ n
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water albumine

alcazar /ˌalkəˈzɑː/ /ˌælkəˈzɑɹ/ n
Moorish fortress in Spain alcazar

alchemical adj
pertaining to alchemy alchimique

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
one who practices alchemy alchimiste

alchemy /ˈælkəˌmi/ n
ancient chemistry alchimie
causing of mysterious transmutation alchimie

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ n
seabird of the family Alcidae - an alcid alcidé alque

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
intoxicating beverage alcool boisson alcoolique boisson alcoolisée
organic chemistry sense alcool

alcohol-free adj
containing no alcohol sans alcool

alcoholaemia n
measure of the amount of alcohol alcoolémie
presence of alcohol alcoolémie

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents alcoolisé alcoolique
of or pertaining to alcohol alcoolique

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
a person addicted to alcohol alcoolique
one who abuses alcohol alcoolique

alcoholism n
chronic disease alcoolisme

alcohologist n
one who studies alcohology alcoologue

alcohology n
study of the effects of alcohol alcoologie

alcoholometer n
Specialized form of hydrometer used to measure amount of alcohol in liquid alcoomètre

alcoholometry n
Measurement of concentration of alcohol in liquid alcoométrie

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
small recessed area alcôve

aldebaranium n
rejected named for ytterbium aldébaranium

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/ n
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO aldéhyde

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus aulne verne

alderman n
member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town échevin conseiller municipal

ale /eɪl/ n
beer produced by warm fermentation ale bière anglaise

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ adj
depending on the throw of a dice; random, arising by chance aléatoire

alecithal adj
alécithe

alembic /əˈlɛmbɪk/ n
chemical apparatus alambic

aleph n
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script aleph

alerion n
a heraldic eagle alérion

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
attentive alerte

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
an alarm alarme

alethic /əˈliːθɪk/ adj
logic: pertaining to the modalities of truth aléthique

alethiology n
branch of logic dealing with truth and error aléthiologie

aleurodophagous adj
aleurodiphage

aleuromancy n
divination using flour aleuromancie

aleurone n
protein content of the embryo, endosperm or perisperm of cereals aleurone

alevin /ˈæl.ə.vən/ n
newly hatched fish alevin

alewife n
Alosa pseudoharengus gaspareau
female publican patronne

alexandrine n
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter alexandrin

alexia /ə.ˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
word blindness alexie

alexipyretic adj
alexipyrétique

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
Medicago sativa luzerne

alfenide n
an alloy of nickel and silver electroplated with silver alfénide

alfresco /æl.ˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adj
outdoors en plein air

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms algue

algae /æl.ɡɪ/ /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
plural of alga algue

algal adj
pertaining to, or like, algae algal

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
system for computation algèbre
study of algebraic structures algèbre
structure algèbre

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
relating to algebra algébrique
containing numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators algébrique

algebraic equation n
mathematical equation équation algébrique

algebraic function n
math fonction algébrique

algebraic geometry n
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry géométrie algébrique

algebraic structure n
sets with operations structure algébrique

algebraically adv
using algebra algébriquement

algebraist n
mathematician algébriste

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
cold, chilly algide froid

algidity n
state of being algid algidité

algin n
any of various gelatinous gums derived from algae algine

alginate n
any salt or ester of alginic acid alginate

alginic adj
relating to alginic acid or its derivatives alginique

algivorous adj
algivore

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
Physical condition algolagnie

algophilia n
pleasure from experiencing pain algophilie masochisme

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
well-defined procedure algorithme algorithmique

algorithmic adj
relating to an algorithm algorithmique

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
another name; an assumed name pseudonyme

aliasing n
distortion caused by a low sampling rate repliement de spectre

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
criminal legal defense alibi

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
not belonging to the same country étranger

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
foreigner étranger étrangère
person, etc. from outside étranger étrangère
life form of non-Earth origin extraterrestre alien

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
to convey or transfer aliéner
to estrange aliéner

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
the act of alienating aliénation
emotional isolation or dissociation aliénation
the state of being alienated aliénation

alienism /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪz.əm/ n
the study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry aliénisme

alienist /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/ n
an expert in mental illness aliéniste

align /əˈlaɪn/ v
To adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking aligner
To align sequences aligner
To form in line; to fall into line aligner

aligned adj
having an alignment with something else aligné

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
a way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences alignement
arrangement of items in a line alignement
alliance of factions alliance
astronomy: conjunction of two celestial objects conjonction
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned ajustage
transport: precise route or course of a road etc. itinéraire linéaire

aligot n
a potato and cheese dish from Auvergne aligot

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
having resemblance; similar pareil semblable analogue

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adv
tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally pareillement

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
a court-enforced allowance pension alimentaire

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain aliphatique

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ n
portion aliquote

aliturgical adj
on which the holy sacrifice is not offered aliturgique

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
having life vivant en vie

alive and kicking adj
healthy, especially in opposition to other circumstances bien en vie en pleine forme vif

aliyah lang=en n
immigration of Jews into Israel Alya

alizaric adj
alizarique

alizarin /əˈlɪzəɹɪn/ n
1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone alizarine

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/ n
class of caustic bases alcali

alkali metal n
soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table métal alcalin

alkalimetry n
process of determining the strength of an alkali alcalimétrie

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
having a pH greater than 7 basique alcalin
of or relating to an alkali alcalin

alkaline earth metal n
any element of group II of the periodic table métal alcalino-terreux

alkalinity n
state of being alkaline alcalinité

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ n
organic heterocyclic base alcaloïde

alkaloidiferous adj
alcaloïfère

alkalosis /æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/ n
abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood alcalose

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2 alcane

alkene n
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds alcène

alkyl n
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1 alkyle

alkylation n
reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule alkylation

alkyne n
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond alcyne

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
intensifier tous tout toute toutes

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
every individual of the given class tout tous toute toutes
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time) tout toute

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
everything possible tout

all along adv
duration|for the entire time depuis le début dès le départ

all at once /ˌɔl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔːl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ adv
unexpectedly soudain tout d'un coup

all bark and no bite adj
full of big talk grande gueule

all but adv
very nearly presque plus ou moins

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
proverb la nuit, tous les chats sont gris dans la nuit, tous les chats sont gris

all day adv
the entire day toute la journée

all duck or no dinner phraseologicalUnit
all or nothing c'est ça ou rien

all ears adj
awaiting explanation tout ouïe
listening intensely tout ouïe

all good things come to an end proverb
nothing good lasts forever toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
the situation becomes chaotic l'enfer se déchaîne

all in adj
With everything included forfaitaire

all in all adv
generally l'un dans l'autre tout compte fait

all in good time adv
(set phrase) One should be patient. au bon moment en temps voulu

all kidding aside adv
idiom, speech act blague à part sans plaisanter

all of adv
neither more nor better than might be expected en tout et pour tout

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
soudain tout à coup soudainement subitement tout d'un coup

all one's eggs in one basket n
the state of having invested in one area only tous ses oeufs dans le même panier

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
good d'accord bien ok
in good health bien forme

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
fairly well bien

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
Used as a general lead-in or beginning bien bon
Used to express exasperation or frustration, often with already bon
Used to fill space or pauses alors bon ok
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement super

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
copyright notice formula tous droits réservés

all roads lead to Rome proverb
different paths can take to the same goal tous les chemins mènent à Rome

all that glitters is not gold proverb
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so tout ce qui brille n’est pas or

all that jazz n
everything else related to something; other similar things et tout cela

all the best interjection
good luck plein de bonnes choses sincères salutations

all the more adv
even more d'autant plus

all the same adv
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless quand même néanmoins tout de même

all the tea in China n
something priceless or invaluable tout l'or du monde

all the time adv
always tout le temps
frequently tout le temps à longueur de temps

all the way adv
to the end jusqu'au bout

all the world's a stage proverb
people have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre le monde entier est un théâtre

all things being equal adv
without considering external factors toutes choses égales par ailleurs

all things considered adv
all in all tout bien considéré

all thumbs adj
clumsy (idiom) avoir deux mains gauches

all told adv
with all included, counted en tout tout compris

all's fair in love and war proverb
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict à la guerre comme à la guerre

all's well that ends well proverb
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before... tout est bien qui finit bien

all-purpose adj
for all purposes tout-usage

all-season tire n
pneu quatre-saison pneu toute-saison pneu trois-saison

all-weather tire n
pneu toute-condition pneu toute-météo

allantoic acid n
an amidocarboxylic acid derived from allantoin acide allantoïque

allantoin n
a diureide of glyoxylic acid allantoïne

allative /ˈælətɪv/ n
allative case allatif

allative case n
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something allatif

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
To alleviate soulager
To make quiet or put at rest apaiser pacifier

allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
an assertion or accusation allégation assertion

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v
assert without proof prétendre alléguer

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
asserted supposé
supposed prétendu supposé

allegedly adv
according to someone's allegation prétendument

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler loyauté fidélité allégeance

allegoric adj
of, or relating to allegory allégorique

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
of, relating to, or containing allegory allégorique

allegory n
the representation of abstract principles allégorie
symbolic representation allégorie
communication using such representation allégorie

allegretto adv
musical direction allégretto

allegretto n
a movement that is to be played fast and lively allégretto

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
variant of a gene allèle

alleluia n
liturgical form of hallelujah alléluia

allergen n
substance allergène

allergic /ə.ˈlɜɹ.dʒɪk/ [ə.ˈlɜː.dʒɪk] [ə.ˈlɝ.dʒɪk] adj
having an allergy allergique
pertaining to allergy allergique
excessively sensitive allergique

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.dʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi] n
disorder of the immune system allergie
antipathy allergie
hypersensitivity allergie
altered susceptibility allergie

alleviate /ə.li.vi.eɪt/ v
make less severe soulager adoucir calmer

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ n
alleviation allégement soulagement

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
narrow street ruelle

alleyway /ˈæ.li.weɪ/ n
narrow street allée
passage between cabins allée

alliaceous adj
tasting of garlic or onion alliacé

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
state of being allied alliance
treaty between nations alliance
persons or parties allied alliance
union resembling that of families or states alliance

alligator /ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚ/ n
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator alligator

alligator clip n
electronics connector pince crocodile

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
The repetition of consonants allitération

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
to distribute according to a plan allouer
to set aside for a purpose allouer

allocation n
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources. allocation

allochroite n
mineral allochroïte

allochthonous /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ adj
originating in a place other than where it is found allogène

allocortex n
the part of the cortex characterize by fewer cell layers than the neocortex allocortex

allocyclic adj
of or pertaining to an allocycle allocyclique

allogamy n
fertilization allogamie

allometry /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ n
the science studying the differential growth rates of body parts or processes allométrie

allonge n
attachment to negotiable instrument allonge

allonym n
the name of another person taken by an author as a pen name allonyme

allopath n
practitioner of allopathy allopathe

allophone /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʊn/ adj
of a language neither English nor French allophone

allophone /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʊn/ n
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme allophone
person whose mother tongue is neither English nor French allophone

allophylic adj
allophyle allophylique

allopurinol /æl ɑn ˈpjʊɹ ɪ noʊl/ n
drug allopurinol

allosomic adj
allosomique

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ n
element form of different molecular structure to another form of the same element allotrope

allotropic adj
of an element that exhibits allotropy allotropique

allotropy n
having multiple atomic structures allotropie

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have accorder laisser
to permit permettre

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
a customary deduction from the gross weight of goods pension alimentaire

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ v
to be let one have autorisé permis

alloxan n
an oxidation product of uric acid alloxane

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
metal combined of more elements alliage

alloy wheel n
aluminium wheel roue en alliage

allspice n
spice quatre-épices tout-épice piment de la jamaïque

allude /əˈluːd/ v
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion alluder faire allusion suggérer

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ n
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction attirance

alluring /ɚˈluɚ.ɹɪŋ/ /ɚˈlʊɚ.ɹɪŋ/ adj
having to power to allure séduisant attirant

allusive /əˈluː.sɪv/ adj
containing or making use of allusions allusif

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream alluvial

alluvial fan n
cone-shaped heap of alluvium cône alluvial cône de déjection

alluvial plain n
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river plaine alluviale

alluvium n
deposited material alluvion

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
one united to another by treaty or league allié

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ v
to form a relation on less formal basis allier
to unite by agreement allier

allyl n
organic radical allyle

allyl alcohol n
alcool allylique

alma mater n
graduated school alma mater

almah /ˈæl.mə/ n
dancing-girl almée

almanac [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year almanach

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
mineral almandin

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
unlimited in might tout-puissant

almogavar n
light footsoldier during the Reconquista almogavre

almond /ˈɑ.mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ n
nut amande amandier
tree amandier

almond paste n
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities pâte d'amande

almond tree n
Prunus dulcis amandier

almoner /ˈæl.mə.nɚ/ n
person who distributes alms aumônier

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
very close to presque quasiment

almost all determiner
all but a negligible set presque tous

almost everywhere adv
everywhere except at a set of measure zero presque partout

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
something given to the poor as charity aumône

almuce n
hood or cape made of fur aumusse

aloe /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ n
plant of the genus Aloe aloès

aloe vera /ˈæ.loʊˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.ləʊˈvɛ.ɹə/ n
Aloe vera aloé véra

aloft /əˈlɑft/ /əˈlɒft/ /əˈlɔft/ adv
above en haut en l'air

alogical adj
not based upon logic alogique

alogically adv
in an alogical way alogiquement

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
by oneself seul

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
in company, together accompagné

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to le long de

along with conjunction
in addition to ainsi que avec

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ adv
along the side; by the side; side by side with le long de à côté de

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ preposition
together with or at the same time côte-à-côte avec

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant distant dédaigneux réservé

aloof /əˈluːf/ adv
without sympathy dédaigneusement

alopecia /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ n
medicine: loss of hair alopécie
pathology: deficiency of the hair alopécie

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
audibly, not silent à haute voix
loudly fort à haute voix à voix haute

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
camelid animal of the Andes alpaga

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
name of the letter Α, α alpha

alpha and omega n
the first and the last l’alpha et l’oméga

alpha female n
dominant female animal femelle dominante

alpha male n
dominant male animal mâle alpha mâle dominant

alpha particle n
positively charged nucleus particule alpha particule α

alpha radiation n
radiation of alpha particles radioactivité alpha rayonnement alpha

alpha wave n
electrical signal produced by the brain rythme alpha

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
an ordered set of letters used in a language alphabet

alphabetical /ˌælf.əˈbɛt.ɪk.əl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛdɪkəl/ adj
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet alphabétique abécédaire
pertaining to the alphabet alphabétique

alphabetical order n
the sequence of a collection of items ordre alphabétique

alphabetically adv
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet alphabétiquement
in an alphabetical manner alphabétiquement

alphabetisation n
act of arranging in alphabetical order alphabétisation

alphabetism n
form of discrimination alphabétisme

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
consisting of letters and numbers alpha-numérique alphanumérique

alphasyllabary n
an alphasyllabary alphasyllabaire

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
musical instrument cor des Alpes

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪnˈtʃʌf/ n
alpine chough chocard à bec jaune

alpine skiing n
sport ski alpin

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
prior to some time déjà
so soon déjà
used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation enfin à la fin

alrighty interjection
informal indication of agreement or consent dacodac

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
in addition; besides; as well; further; too aussi également

alt key n
computing: a key on a keyboard touche Alt

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
flat-topped structure used for religious rites autel

altar boy n
A boy serving as an acolyte servant de la messe

altar wine n
wine produced for ritual consumption during Mass vin de messe

altazimuth n
the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation altazimutal

alter ego n
alternate personality or persona alter ego un autre moi-même

alteration /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
the state of being altered altération

alterative /ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/ /ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/ adj
causing alteration altérateur

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
dispute dispute altercation

alterity n
otherness altérité

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
other; alternative alternatif alternative

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
to vary by turns alterner

alternately /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
succeding by turns alternativement

alternating adj
such that it alternates alternant alternatif

alternating current n
electric current that reverses direction periodically courant alternatif

alternation of generations n
metagenesis alternance de générations

alternative /ˈɒlˌtɝnətɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ adj
Relating to a choice alternatif
other autre alternatif

alternative /ˈɒlˌtɝnətɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ n
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities alternative
one of several things which can be chosen alternative

alternative fact n
politically expedient assertion fait alternatif

alternative facts n
politically declared "facts" faits alternatifs

alternative medicine n
any of various medical methods and practices used in place of conventional medicine médecine non conventionnelle

alternator n
an electric generator which produces alternating current alternateur

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
in spite of the fact that quoique bien que
but quoique bien que

altimeter n
an apparatus for measuring altitude altimètre

altimetry n
the science of measuring altitude altimétrie

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
absolute height altitude
distance measured upwards altitude
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body altitude
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex hauteur altitude

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
musical part alto

altocumulus n
cloud altocumulus

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
on the whole; everything considered en même temps quoi qu'il en soit
without exception; wholly; completely complètement

altostratus n
cloud type altostratus

altruism n
policy that benefits others' interests altruisme

altruist n
person imbued with altruism altruiste

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish altruiste désintéressé

altruistic filicide /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk ˈfɪ.lɪ.sʌɪd/ n
filicide altruiste

alum /ˈa.ləm/ /ˈæ.ləm/ n
chemistry: double sulfate alun

alumina /əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/ n
aluminum oxide alumine

aluminic adj
of, relating to or containing aluminium aluminique

aluminiferous adj
containing aluminium alunifère

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ n
id=Q663|silvery metal aluminium

aluminium foil n
thin sheets of aluminium papier d'aluminium papier d’alu

aluminothermy n
the production of a metal from its oxide by heating it with aluminium aluminothermie

aluminous adj
of or pertaining to alumina or alum alumineux

alumna /əˈlʌmnə/ n
a female graduate diplômée
a graduate diplômée
a female pupil or student élève étudiante
a student étudiante

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
a graduate diplômé diplômée
a male graduate [[ancien]] [[élève]] diplômé
a male pupil or student élève étudiant
a student étudiant étudiante

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ adj
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth alvéolaire
of or relating to the alvelous alvéolaire
relating to the alveoli alvéolaire
relating to the jaw ridge alvéolaire

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ n
an alveolar consonant alvéolaire

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ adv
at all times toujours
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals toujours

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
am I under arrest? suis-je en état d'arrestation?

amadou /ˈæ.mə.duː/ n
spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi amadou

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
combination amalgame
alloy amalgame

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
mushroom of the genus Amanita amanite amanite tue-mouches

amanuensis n
a clerk, secretary or stenographer sténographe
one employed to take dictation copieur secretaire

amaranth /ˈæ.məɹ.ænθ/ n
herb amarante
color/ dye amarante

amaretto n
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur amaretto

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
Amaryllis belladonna amaryllis

amass /əˈmæs/ v
to collect into a mass or heap amasser

amateur /ˈa.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally amateur amatrice
someone unqualified amateur amateuse

amateur radio n
hobby CB

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
reflecting the efforts of an amateur amateur

amathophobia n
fear of dust amathophobie

amatory /ˈa.mə.tə.ɹi/ adj
of or relating to love, especially sexual love amatoire

amaurosis n
blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye amaurose

amaurotic adj
pertaining to or suffering from amaurosis amaurotique

amaze /əˈmeɪz/ v
to fill with surprise, astonish stupéfier

amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ adj
astonished; confounded with fear, surprise or wonder abasourdi stupéfié

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear stupéfaction stupeur

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
causing wonder and amazement étonnant
possessing uniquely wonderful qualities extraordinaire formidable sensationnel super

amazingly adv
difficult to believe incroyablement
to a wonder-inspiring extent incroyablement étonnamment
wonderfully brillamment incroyablement superbement

amazon /ˈæ.mə.zɑ.ːn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ n
tall, strong, athletic woman amazone

amazonite n
gem amazonite

amban n
provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule amban

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
minister ambassadeur ambassadrice
representative ambassadeur ambassadrice

ambassadress n
a female ambassador ambassadrice

amber /ˈa.mbə/ /ˈæ.mbɚ/ adj
of a brownish yellow colour ambré

amber /ˈa.mbə/ /ˈæ.mbɚ/ n
colour couleur d'ambre
fossil resin ambre ambre jaune
traffic light colour feu orange

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
waxy substance produced by sperm whales ambre gris

ambidexterity n
property ambidextrie

ambidextrous /æm.bi.ˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
having equal ability in both hands ambidextre

ambigram n
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations ambigramme

ambiguate v
to make more ambiguous ambiguïser

ambiguity /æmbɪɡˈjuɪtiː/ n
something liable to more than one interpretation ambiguïté ambigüité

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
open to multiple interpretations ambigu
vague and unclear ambigu

ambit n
circuit, or a boundary around a property portée
sphere or area of control and influence of something champ

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
possessing, or controlled by, ambition ambitieux

ambitransitive adj
able to be used transitively or intransitively ambitransitif

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings ambivalent

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ n
an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll amble

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
of a horse: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other ambler
to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely ambler déambuler

amblyope n
person afflicted with amblyopia amblyope

amblyopia /æmblɪˈəʊpɪə/ n
dimness or blurring of the eyesight amblyopie

ambo /ˈæm.bəʊ/ n
raised platform ambon
informal: ambulance driver ambulancier

ambrein n
fragrant substance derived from ambergris ambréine

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
food of gods or delicious foods ambroisie

ambrosin n
early coin of the Duchy of Milan, bearing the effigy of St. Ambrose ambrosin

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
emergency vehicle ambulance

ambulanceman n
driver of an ambulance ambulancier

ambulancewoman n
driver of an ambulance ambulancière

ambulatorial adj
marcheur

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking ambulatoire déambulatoire
Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient ambulatoire

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
round walkway encircling the altar déambulatoire

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ n
ambush embuscade

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ v
to lie in wait for, or to attack embusquer

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station embuscade
a concealed station embuscade

ameban adj
of, pertaining to, or resembling an amoeba amibien

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
to make better améliorer

amelioration n
improvement amélioration

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
so be it amen
truly, verily amen

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ interjection
expression of strong agreement amen

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ n
amen

amenable /əˈmiːnəbl/ adj
Willing to comply with; agreeable conciliant

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
to make better amender

amendable adj
capable of being amended amendable

amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
correction or addition to a law amendement

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
pleasantness agrément aménité
something that makes life easier or more pleasant commodité
unit of community infrastructure équipement

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
lack of a menstrual period aménorrhée

americium /ˌæməˈrɪsiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 95 américium

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
gem améthyste

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
friendly as an amiable temper or mood aimable affable avenant
possessing sweetness of disposition aimable

amice n
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy amict

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
surrounded by entre parmi au milieu de entouré de

amide /ˈæ.maɪd/ n
ionic derivative of ammonia amidure
organic chemistry: derivative of an oxoacid amide

aminal n
organic compound with two amino groups on the same carbon atom amine

amine /əˈ.miːn/ n
organic compound containing an amine functional group amine

amine oxide n
class of organic compound oxyde d'amine

amine ylide n
an ammonium ylide ylure d'ammonium

amino acid n
any of the twenty α-amino acids acide aminé
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid acide aminé

aminogram n
aminogramme

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ n
friendship amitié

ammeter n
device that measures an electric current ampèremètre

ammocoete n
lamprey larva ammocète

ammonia /ʌˈmon.jʌ/ n
the compound NH₃ ammoniac ammoniaque

ammoniac adj
relating to ammonia or possessing its properties ammoniacal

ammoniacal /aməˈnʌɪəkəl/ adj
pertaining to or containing ammonia ammonique

ammoniagenesis n
ammoniogenèse

ammonic adj
of or pertaining to ammonia ammoniac ammoniaque

ammonical adj
of or pertaining to ammonia ammoniac ammoniaque

ammonite n
cephalopod ammonite

ammonitic adj
relating to, or containing, ammonites ammonitique

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
univalent NH₄+ cation ammonium

ammonium chloride n
NH₄Cl chlorure d'ammonium

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
articles used in charging firearms munitions balle

amnesia /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
loss of memory amnésie

amnesic adj
of, pertaining to, or suffering from amnesia amnésique

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
act of the sovereign power amnistie
forgetfulness amnistie

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ v
to grant a pardon (to a group) amnistier

amnicolous adj
amnicole

amniocentesis /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/ n
procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid amniocentèse

amnion /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals amnios

amniotic fluid n
fluid that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus liquide amniotique

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa amibe

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
mingling or intermixing parmi

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing parmi

amorous /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
inclined to love amoureux
indicating love or sexual desire amoureux
of or relating to, or produced by, love amoureux
affected with love amoureux

amorously /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/ adv
in an amorous manner amoureusement

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid amorphe
being without definite character or nature amorphe
lacking a definite form or clear shape amorphe

amortization /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
process of distributing asset cost amortissement

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
quantity or volume quantité
total or sum of items montant somme

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
to be the same as correspondre
to total or evaluate monter

ampelite n
carbonaceous alum schist ampélite

ampelography n
science of grapevine cultivars ampélographie

ampelophagous adj
feeding on grapevines ampélophage

ampere n
unit of electrical current ampère

ampere-hour n
unit of electric charge ampère-heure

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
amphetamine amphétamine

amphiberingian adj
amphibéringien

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
vertebrate amphibien

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
capable of functioning on land or in water amphibie
amphibie

amphibole n
Any of a large group of similar hydrated double silicate minerals amphibole

amphibolic adj
pertaining to or exhibiting amphiboly amphibolique
resembling or containing amphibole amphibolique

amphictyonic adj
relating to the Amphictyons amphictyonique

amphihaline adj
amphihalin

amphipodiform adj
amphipodiforme

amphiprostyle adj
having columns at either end but not along the sides amphiprostyle

amphitheatre /ˈæmfiˌθɪətə/ /ˈæmfəˌθiːjətɚ/ n
an open, outdoor theatre amphithéâtre

amphitheatrical adj
characteristic of an amphitheatre amphithéâtral

amphocholeretic adj
amphocholérétique

amphogenic adj
amphogène

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
type of jar amphore

amphoric adj
produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs amphorique

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
large; great in size ample

amplifiable adj
capable of being amplified amplifiable

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
in genetics amplification
in electronics amplification
in physics amplification
result of amplifying amplification

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚɹ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ n
anything that amplifies amplificateur
appliance or circuit amplificateur

amplify /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ v
to render larger etc. amplifier
to increase amplitude amplifier

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
maths: maximum absolute value amplitude
physics: maximum absolute value amplitude

amplitude modulation n
method of sending information modulation d'amplitude

amply /ˈæmp.li/ adv
in an ample manner amplement

ampoule /ˈæm.puːl/ n
small glass vial hermetically sealed ampoule

amputate v
To surgically remove a body part amputer

amputation n
surgical removal of a limb amputation

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
protective charm amulette

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner amuser divertir

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
entertainment amusement

amusement park n
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions parc d'attractions

amusia n
the inability to comprehend or respond to music amusie

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
entertaining amusant divertissant amusante divertissante
funny amusant amusante drôle

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ n
region of the brain amygdale cérébrale

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch amylase

amyloid adj
containing or resembling starch amyloïde

amylopectin n
insoluble form of starch amylopectine

an /æn/ /ən/ article
indefinite article un une

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑk.tɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒk.təɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
apples are good for you chaque jour une pomme conserve son homme une pomme chaque matin éloigne le médecin

anabolism n
the constructive metabolism of the body anabolisme

anachronism /əˈnækɹənɪzm/ n
chronological mistake anachronisme
person or thing which seems to belong to a different time anachronisme

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
erroneous in date anachronique

anachronistically /əˌnækɹəˈnɪstɪkli/ adv
in an anachronistic manner anachroniquement

anaclitic /ænəˈklɪtɪk/ adj
emotionally dependent anaclitique

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ n
intentional rhetorical structure anacoluthe

anaconda n
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes anaconda

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase anacrouse

anadiplosis n
a rhetorical device anadiplose

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
of migratory fish anadrome

anaesthesia /æn.əs.ˈθi.ʒə/ /ˈæn.əs.θiːz.i.ə/ n
loss of bodily sensation anesthésie anœsthésie

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase anagramme

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
of the stage in psychosexual development anal anale
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus anal anale

anal beads n
sex toy chapelet Thaï

anal fin n
fin on the underside of a fish nageoire anale

anal sex n
sex involving the anus sexe anal sodomie

anal sphincter n
sphincter surrounding the anus sphincter anal

analemma /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ n
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year analemme

analepsis n
form of flashback analepse

analeptic /ˌænəˈlɛptɪk/ adj
that restores or stimulates health analeptique

analgesia /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪə/ n
absence of the sense of pain analgie analgésie

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
medicine that reduces pain analgésique

anallagmatic adj
not changed in form by inversion anallagmatique

anally adv
Involving the anus analement

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity analogique

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
structural derivative analogue

analogical adj
analogique

analogically adv
in an analogical manner analogiquement

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
having analogy; corresponding to something else analogue

analogously /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/ adv
in an analogous manner de façon analogue

analogy n
relationship of resemblance or equivalence analogie

analphabet n
illiterate analphabète

analphabetism n
analphabetism analphabétisme

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
in mathematics analyse
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process analyse
decomposition into components in order to study analyse
logic: proof by deduction from known truths analyse

analyst n
person who analyses analyste
financial or business analyst analyste
psychoanalysis practitioner analyste psychanalyste

analyte n
substance undergoing analysis analyte

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
able to analyze analytique
relating to algebra analytique
relating to analysis analytique
relating to division into elements or principles analytique
defined in terms of differential calculus analytique

analyticity n
the property of being analytic analyticité

analytics /ænəˈlɪtɪks/ n
application of computer technology, operational research, and statistics to solve problems analytique

analyzable adj
able to be analyzed analysable

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
to subject to analysis analyser

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
medical history of a patient anamnèse
recollection anamnèse

anamorphic /ˌænəˈmɔɹfɪk/ /ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/ adj
producing distorted images anamorphique
relating to the gradual lifecycles of certain organisms anamorphique

anapest /ˈæn.ə.pɛst/ n
metrical foot anapeste

anapestic adj
of, or relating to, or composed of anapests anapestique

anaphase /ˈænəˌfeɪz/ n
stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate anaphase

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis anaphore
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression anaphore

anaphoresis n
movement of electrically charged particles anaphorèse

anaphoric adj
relating to an anaphora anaphorique

anaphylactic adj
pertaining to anaphylaxis anaphylactique

anaphylactic shock n
severe allergic reaction choc anaphylactique

anaphylaxis n
severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen anaphylaxie

anaptyxis /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ n
epenthesis of a vowel anaptyxe

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ adj
relating to anarchy anarchique anarchiste

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms anarchisme

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
believer in anarchism anarchiste

anarcho-capitalism n
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market anarcho-capitalisme

anarcho-syndicalism n
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism anarcho-syndicalisme

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
absence of any form of political authority or government anarchie
political disorder and confusion anarchie

anastigmatic adj
free from astigmatism anastigmatique

anastomotic adj
pertaining to anastomosis anastomotique

anastrophe n
switching in the syntactical order of words anastrophe

anastylosis n
reassembly of ruined monuments anastylose

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
ban or curse anathème

anathematic adj
having the characteristic of anathema anathématique

anathematism n
formula of words anathématisme

anatid n
any member of the Anatidae anatidé

anatomical /æn.əˈtɑm.ɪc.ʌl/ adj
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection anatomique

anatomically adv
pertaining to anatomy anatomiquement

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
art of studying the different parts of any organized body anatomie

anatoxin n
toxoid anatoxine
neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria anatoxine

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
one from whom a person is descended ancêtre

ancestral /ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ adj
pertaining to ancestors ancestral

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
condition as to ancestors ascendance

anchor /ˈeɪŋ.kɚ/ /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom ancre
TV anchorman ancre

anchor /ˈeɪŋ.kɚ/ /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
to hold an object to a fixed point ancrer

anchorage n
place for anchoring ancrage

anchorite n
one who lives in seclusion anachorète

anchorman n
TV host présentateur

anchovy /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/ n
small saltwater fish anchois

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
existent or occurring in time long past ancien
having lasted from a remote period ancien antique

ancient history n
not worth discussing any more histoire ancienne
period of history Antiquité

ancientness n
State or quality of being ancient ancienneté

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory ancillaire auxiliaire secondaire subordonné

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ n
person aide à la personne boy domestique employé de maison serviteur
thing accessoire

and /(ə)n(d)/ /ænd/ conjunction
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera et
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item et
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order et et puis

and finally n
a light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin serpent de mer

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
strong confirmation of preceding et comment!

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
indicating a list continues similarly et cetera etc. et ainsi de suite

and/or conjunction
inclusive "or" et/ou

andiron n
a utensil for supporting wood while burning chenet

andragogic adj
relating to andragogy andragogique

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ n
methods used to teach adults andragogie

andrewsarchus n
prehistoric mammal andrewsarchus

androcephalous adj
having a human head androcéphale

androcracy n
rule or government by men androcratie

androdynamic adj
androdyname

androecium n
set of stamens androcée

androgen n
androgen androgène

androgyne /ˈæn.dɹə.dʒaɪn/ n
a person who is androgynous androgyne
androgynous plant androgyne

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
pertaining to a characteristic that is not definitively of either sex androgyne asexué
possessing qualities of both sexes androgyne hermaphrodite

androgyny /ænˈdɹɑdʒəni/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒəni/ n
appearing to be neither feminine nor masculine androgynie
having traits of both male and female genders androgynie
hermaphroditism androgynie

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ adj
possessing human qualities androïde

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
robot with human form androïde

andrologist n
person who studies andrology andrologue

andrology n
branch of medicine concerned with male diseases andrologie

andropause n
male equivalent of the menopause andropause

androphobe n
one who fears or is averse to men androphobe

androphobia n
fear of men androphobie

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ adj
relating to or of the nature of an anecdote anecdotique

anecdotally adv
in an anecdotal manner anecdotiquement

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
short account of an incident anecdote

anecdotist n
one whoe relates anecdotes anecdotier anecdotiste anecdotière

anelace /ˈæ.nəˌleɪs/ n
medieval long dagger anelace

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport anémie

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to anemia anémique

anemograph n
anemometer that makes a graphical recording anémographe

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑːmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ n
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind anémomètre

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
any plant of genus anemone anémone

anemonin n
acrid toxic substance obtained from some species of anemone anémonine

aneroid adj
not using or containing fluid anéroïde

aneroid barometer n
barometer that doesn’t use fluid anéroïde

anesthesia /æn.əs.ˈθi.ʒə/ /æn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
loss of bodily sensation anesthésie

anesthesiologist n
physician specializing in anesthesiology anesthésiste

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
causing the reduction in pain sensitivity anesthésique

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
a substance for the reduced perception of pain anesthésie

anesthetization n
an administration of anesthesia anesthésation anesthésie

anesthetize /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ v
administer anesthesia anesthésier

anestrus n
sexual respite in between breeding periods anœstrus

anethical adj
anéthique

aneugenic adj
that induces aneuploidy aneugène

aneurysm /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.m̩/ /ˈæn.jɚ.ɪz.m̩/ n
abnormal blood-filled swelling anévrisme anévrysme

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
again à nouveau derechef

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
messenger from a deity ange
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels ange
selfless person ange

angel hair n
very thin type of pasta capelli d'angelo capellini cheveux d'ange

angel of death n
personification of death in fiction and in art ange de la mort

angel passes phraseologicalUnit
used to denote an awkward pause un ange passe

angel shark n
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks squatine

angel wings n
crisp pastry in the form of twisted ribbons dusted with sugar bugne merveille oreillette

angelic /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/ adj
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel angélique

angelica n
candied stem angélique
plants of genus Angelica angélique

angelically /ænˈdʒɛlɪkli/ adv
in an angelic manner angéliquement

angelism n
doctrine angélisme

angelist n
a proponent of angelism angéliste

angelology n
study of angels angélologie

angels dancing on the head of a pin n
arcane intellectual speculation le sexe des anges sexe des anges

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something colère courroux fureur rage ire

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
to become angry se mettre en colère
to cause such a feeling of antagonism mettre en colère encolérer fâcher

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
intermittent chest pain angine de poitrine

angiogenesis /andʒɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
The formation and development of new blood vessels angiogenèse

angiogenic adj
Of or pertaining to angiogenesis angiogénétique

angioma n
benign tumor angiome

angioneurotic adj
pertaining to, or affecting blood vessels and nerves angionévrotique

angioplasty /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ n
widening of a blood vessel angioplastie

angiotenic adj
angioténique

angle /ˈeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
corner where two walls intersect angle coin
geometrical figure angle
measure of such a figure angle
viewpoint angle point de vue

angle bracket n
type of bracket chevron

angle grinder n
power tool disqueuse meuleuse d'angle

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
person who fishes with a hook and line pêcheur à la ligne

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes baudroie

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
process of anglicising anglicisation

anglicise v
become English angliciser
make English angliciser

anglicised /ˈæŋ.lɪ.saɪzd/ adj
in a form similar to English anglicisé

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language anglicisme

anglicized adj
in a form similar to English anglicisé

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
displaying anger en colère fâché fâchée

angst /eɪŋ(k)st/ /æŋ(k)st/ n
emotional turmoil angoisse
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension angoisse existentielle

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ n
A very small unit of length, 10-10 m ångström aangström angström

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
extreme pain affres de la mort angoisse de la mort calvaire croix

angular /ˈæŋ.ju.lɚ/ adj
figurative: sharp and stiff in character anguleux
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered angulaire anguleux

angular mil n
unit of angular measurement millième

angular momentum n
angular momentum moment angulaire

angular velocity n
angle turned in a given time vitesse angulaire

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
inability to feel pleasure anhédonie

anhistous adj
without definite structure anhiste

anhydrase n
enzyme anhydrase

anhydride n
Compound formally derived from another by loss of water molecule anhydride

anhydrite n
saline evaporite anhydrite

anhydrous adj
having no water anhydre

anhygroscopic adj
not hygroscopic hygroscopique

aniline n
the simplest aromatic amine aniline

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
form of oral sex anilinctus anulingus

anilism n
aniline poisoning anilisme

animadversion /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən / n
criticism, a critical remark blâme critique reprobation

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
organism animal bête
organism other than man animal bête
person who behaves wildly bête animal

animal magnetism n
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings magnétisme animal

animal rights n
concept that animals are entitled to certain fundamental rights droits des animaux

animalcule /ænɪˈmælkjuːl/ n
microscopic animal, protozoan animalcule

animality n
characteristic of animality animalité

animaloid adj
animaloïde

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ v
to impart motion or its appearance animer

animated adj
endowed with life animé

animated cartoon n
any of several types of film/movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand dessin animé

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
The act of animating animation invigoration
causing images to appear to move animation

animator n
one who animates something animateur animatrice
one who creates an animation animateur animatrice

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
an animated work originated in Japan animé anime

animism n
belief in spirits animisme

animist n
believer in animism animiste

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike animosité

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
negatively charged ion anion

anise /æˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
plant anis

aniseed /æn.ɪˈsid/ n
the seed-like fruit of the anise graine d'anis

anisocoria /ænˌaɪsəˈkɔɹ i ə/ n
unequal size of the pupils anisocorie

anisodont adj
anisodonte

anisomorphism n
differences between two languages anisomorphisme

anisotomous adj
anisotome

anisotropic adj
exhibiting anisotropy anisotrope

anisotropy n
the property of being directionally dependent anisotropie

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑːŋk/ n
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top ankh ânkh

ankle /ˈeɪŋ.kəl/ /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
joint between foot and leg cheville

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
the talus astragale os astragale talus

anklet n
a bracelet at the ankle bracelet de cheville chaîne de cheville jambelet

ankylose v
to cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis ankyloser

ankylosing spondylitis n
arthritis disease spondylarthrite ankylosante

annalist n
writer of annals annaliste

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
a relation of events annales

annatto n
plant Bixa orellana rocou roucou

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
to subject to great heat and then cooling recuire

annealing n
act of heating solid metal or glass recuit

annelid n
annelid annélidé

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
addition or extension to a building annexe
addition, an extension annexe

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
to add something to another, to incorporate into annexer

annexation n
addition or incorporation of something annexion

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate annihiler anéantir

annihilation /ʌˈnaɪ.ə.leɪ.ʃən/ n
act of reducing to nothing annihilation

anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
day an exact number of years since an event anniversaire
wedding anniversary anniversaire de mariage

annotate v
to add annotation annoter

annotation n
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis annotation
information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases annotation

announce /əˈnaʊns/ /ʌˈnaʊns/ v
to give public notice, or first notice of annoncer

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
announcer annonceur présentateur speaker

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
to disturb or irritate gêner ennuyer agacer embêter asticoter

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
that which annoys ennui nuisance

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed contrarié fâché vexé

annoying v
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious irritant ennuyeux agaçant ennuyant énervant

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ adj
happening once a year annuel

annual report n
company report of activities for the preceding year [[rapport]] [[annuel]]

annually adv
once every year annuellement

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ n
right to receive amounts of money regularly annuité rente

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
formally revoke the validity of annuler

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ adj
having the form of a ring annulaire

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
invalidation; declaration of something as being invalid annullation

annulus n
ring-shaped structure anneau

annunciate v
announce annoncer

annus mirabilis /ˌanəs mɪˈɹɑːbɪlɪs/ n
year that includes significant and fateful events annus mirabilis

anoa n
a small Indonesian water buffalo anoa

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs anode
the electrode through which current flows into a cell anode

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ adj
soothing or relaxing apaisant

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ n
a source of relaxation or comfort calmant
any medicine or other agent that relieves pain analgésique

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon oindre
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance enduire oindre étaler étendre

anointed /ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/ n
a person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons oint

anointment n
act onction

anomalous adj
deviating from the normal anomal anormal

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
deviation from norm anomalie
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency anomalie
astronomy: any of various angular distances anomalie
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary anomalie

anomic /əˈnɒmɪk/ adj
socially disorganized, disoriented or alienated anomique

anomie /ˈænəmiː/ n
alienation or social instability anomie

anomocarpous adj
anomocarpe

anon /əˈnɒn/ adv
straightway, at once tantôt tout de suite

anonymization n
act of making anonymous anonymisation

anonymize v
to render anonymous anonymiser

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
of unknown name; whose name is withheld anonyme
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged anonyme
wanting a name, not named and determined anonyme
lacking individuality anonyme
without consideration of prestige, title, rank or background anonyme

anonymous class n
classe anonyme

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
in an anonymous manner anonymement

anonymousness n
the state or quality of being anonymous anonymat

anopheles /əˈnɒfɪliːz/ n
member of the Anopheles genus of mosquitos anophèle

anopia n
medical condition manque de vision

anorak n
heavy weatherproof jacket anorak

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
loss of appetite anorexie

anorexia nervosa n
disorder anorexie mentale

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ n
someone suffering from anorexia nervosa anorexique

anorgasmic adj
unable to achieve orgasm anorgasmique

anosmia n
inability to smell anosmie

anosmic /æˈnɒzmɪk/ adj
having anosmia anosmique

anosmic /æˈnɒzmɪk/ n
person having anosmia anosmique

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
not the same; different autre un autre
one more, in addition to a former number plus un de plus

anovulation n
lack of ovulation anovulation

anovulatory adj
characterized by a lack of ovulation anovulatoire

anoxaemia n
critical lack of oxygen in blood anoxyhémie

anoxia n
condition in which a tissue or environment is totally deprived of oxygen anoxie

anoxic adj
lacking oxygen anoxique

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
response réponse
reply to e-mail réponse
solution solution réponse

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
to make a reply or response to répondre

answer to v
to be responsible to répondre à être responsable devant qn.

answering machine n
device that automatically records voice mail répondeur

ant /ænt/ [ɛənt] n
insect fourmi

antacid adj
counteracting acidity antiacide

antacid n
agent reducing acidity antiacide

antagonism n
strong dislike antagonisme

antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
antagonistic antagonique

ante [ˈæn.tʰi] n
in games mise

ante [ˈæn.tʰi] v
To pay the ante in poker miser

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
mammal fourmilier

antebellum adj
of a period of time prior to a war [[d']][[avant-guerre]]

antecedence n
act of preceding antécédence

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/ n
ancestor ascendant
any thing that precedes another thing antécédent
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition antécédent
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun antécédent

antechamber /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbə/ /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
small room antichambre

anteconsonantal adj
antéconsonantique

antedate /ˈæntiˌdeɪt/ v
To assign a date earlier than the actual date; to backdate antidater

antediluvian adj
antédiluvien
extremely ancient or antiquated; old; prehistoric antédiluvien

anteflexion n
a forward bending or an organ, especially of the uterus antéflexion

antegrammatical adj
antégrammatical

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
mammal of the family Bovidae antilope Antilope

antenatal adj
before birth anténatal

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
feeler organ antenne

antepenultimate adj
two before the last antépénultième

anterior adj
anatomy: nearer the forward end antérieur
before in place antérieur précédent

anterior chamber n
space between cornea and iris chambre antérieure de l'œil

anterograde adj
medicine: moving or occurring in the normal forward or downstream direction of antérograde
medicine: taking place immediately after a traumatic event antérograde

anterograde amnesia n
inability to remember new information amnésie antérograde

anthem /ˈæn.θəm/ n
national anthem hymne
hymn of praise or loyalty hymne

anthemol n
anthémol

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
pollen-bearing part of the stamen anthère

antheridium n
bryophyte organ producing male gametes anthéridie

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
home of ants and termites fourmilière termitière

anthocyanin n
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments anthocyane

anthologist /ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
person who anthologises anthologiste

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
collection of literary works anthologie florilège

anthophagous adj
that feeds on flowers anthophage

anthoxanthin n
any of a group of water-soluble flavonoid pigments found in plants anthoxanthine

anthracene n
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon anthracène

anthraciferous adj
yielding anthracite anthracifère

anthracite n
type of coal anthracite

anthracitic adj
pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite anthraciteux

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
disease charbon

anthro n
An anthropomorphic character. anthro

anthropic /ænˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to mankind or humans anthropique

anthropization n
transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans anthropisation

anthropize v
to adapt by human activity anthropiser

anthropocentric adj
giving preference to humans anthropocentrique

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ n
viewpoint anthropocentrisme

anthropogenic adj
having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature anthropique

anthropography n
branch of anthropology that deals with human divisions as distinguished by physical character, language, institutions and customs anthropographie

anthropolatry n
worship of men anthropolâtrie

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
relating to anthropology anthropologique

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
one who is versed in anthropology anthropologue

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
the study of humanity anthropologie

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
having the form of a person anthropomorphe

anthropomorphism n
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to animals, inanimate objects, forces of nature, etc anthropomorphisme

anthroponym n
name of a person anthroponyme

anthropophagy n
the practice of eating human flesh anthropophagie

anthropophobia n
fear of human beings anthropophobie

anthroposophic /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɑsəfɪk/ /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɒsəfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to anthroposophy anthroposophique

anthumous adj
anthume

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti- anti-

anti-American adj
opposing America antiaméricain

anti-Americanism n
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government antiaméricanisme

anti-Catalanism n
hostility against Catalans anticatalanisme

anti-Gaullist adj
antigaulliste

anti-Islamic adj
hostile against Islam or Muslims antifoulard antimusulman

anti-Jew n
anti-Jew anti-Juif anti-Juive anti-juif anti-juive antijuif antijuive

anti-Jewish adj
opposed to Jews anti-juif antijuif

anti-Semite n
anti-Semite antisémite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
exhibiting anti-Semitism antisémite

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
prejudice or hostility against Jews anti-sémitisme

anti-Zionist adj
opposed to Zionism antisioniste

anti-Zionist n
one who is opposed to Zionism antisioniste

anti-abolitionism n
campaign against the abolition of the slave trade anti-abolitionnisme

anti-aging adj
related to the lessening or halting of the aging process antiâge

anti-aircraft adj
intended to attack aircraft anti-aérien

anti-burka adj
antiburqa

anti-establishment adj
opposed to the existing system antisystème

anti-federalism n
opposition to federalism antifédéralisme

anti-gravity n
gravity cancellation antigravité

anti-imperialism n
belief or practice which opposes imperialism anti-impérialisme

anti-index n
listing of records anti-index

anti-inflammatory adj
preventing or counteracting inflammation antiinflammatoire

anti-inflammatory n
agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation antiinflammatoire

anti-lock adj
preventing from becoming stuck or jammed antiblocage

anti-smoking adj
opposing smoking antitabac

anti-war adj
opposed to war anti-guerre

antiBoulangist adj
antiboulangiste

antiRobespierrist adj
opposed to the politics of Robespierre antirobespierriste

antiabortion adj
opposed to the practice of abortion anti-avortement

antiabortionist n
one who is opposed to the practice and/or legality of abortion adversaire de l'avortement

antiacridian adj
antiacridien

antialcoholism n
opposition to alcoholism antialcoolisme

antialiasing /ˈæn.ti.ˈeɪ.li.əs.ɪŋ/ n
any technique that reduces aliasing anticrènelage

antiamarillic adj
antiamaril

antiarin n
either of two cardiac glycoside poisons produced by the upas tree antiarine

antiarrhythmic adj
used to treat or prevent arrhythmia antiarythmique

antiasthenic adj
that counters asthenia antiasthénique

antibacchic adj
antibacchiaque

antibacterial adj
killing or inhibiting bacteria antibactérien

antibacterial n
antibacterial drug antibactérien

antibioresistance n
antibiorésistance

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to antibiotics antibiotique

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria antibiotique

antiblue adj
one of the possible colours of an antiquark antibleu

antibody n
protein that binds to a specific antigen anticorps

antibolshevism n
opposition to Bolshevism antibolchévisme

antibonding orbital n
an orbital whose energy increases as its constituent atoms are brought closer together orbitale antiliante

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
grotesque performer or clown bouffon clown pitre
ludicrous act or behaviour bouffonnerie pitrerie

anticatholic adj
opposed to Catholicism anticatholique

anticholera adj
preventing or counteracting cholera anticholérique

anticholesterol adj
anticholestérol

antichrist n
Someone that works against the teachings of Christ antéchrist

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ v
to know of something before it manifests anticiper prévoir

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinal fold anticlinal

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock sens antihoraire sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adv
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock dans le [[sens antihoraire]] dans le [[sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre]] dans le [[sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre]]

anticodon /ˌæntiˈkəʊdɒn/ n
sequence of three nucleotides anticodon

anticommunism /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/ n
against communism anticommunisme

anticommutative adj
math anti-commutatif

anticommutativity n
math anti-commutativité

anticompetitive adj
acting to hinder or obstruct competition anticoncurrentiel

anticonstitutionally adv
anticonstitutionally anticonstitutionnellement

anticyclone n
system of winds anticyclone

anticyclonic adj
of, relating to, or consisting of an anticyclone anticyclonique

antidemocratic adj
opposed to the tenets of democracy antidémocratique

antidepressant n
agent that prevents or counteracts depression antidépresseur

antiderivative n
function whose derivative is a given function primitive

antidicotyledon adj
antidicotylédone

antidotal adj
relating to or being an antidote alexipharmaque

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
remedy to counteract a poison antidote contrepoison alexipharmaque

antieverything adj
opposing everything antitout

antifamily adj
opposed to the traditional social construct of the family antifamille

antifarcinous adj
antifarcineux

antifascism n
opposition to fascism antifascisme

antifascist adj
opposed to fascism antifasciste

antifascist n
person opposed to fascism antifasciste

antifelting adj
antifeutrant

antifeminism n
any belief antagonistic to feminism antiféminisme

antiferromagnetism n
a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism antiferromagnétisme

antifreeze n
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water antigel

antifungal adj
that inhibits the growth of fungi antifongique

antifungal n
drug that inhibits the growth of fungi antifongique

antigen n
substance that induces an immune response antigène

antigenemia n
the presence of antibodies (especially viral antibodies) in the bloodstream antigénémie

antigenic adj
of or relating to an antigen antigénique

antigenized adj
antigénisé

antigypsyism n
prejudice or hostility against Romani people antitziganisme

antihero /ˈæn.taiˌhi.ɹoʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ n
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner antihéros

antiheroic adj
pertaining to or typical of an antihero antihéroïque

antihistamine /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ n
drug or substance antihistaminique

antihydrogen n
antimatter equivalent of hydrogen antihydrogène

antihypertensive adj
preventing or counteracting hypertension antihypertenseur antihypertensif

antihypertensive n
agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension antihypertenseur antihypertensif

antijihadist adj
antijihadiste

antilegal adj
opposing the law antilégal

antilepton n
antiparticle of a lepton antilepton

antilogue /ˈæntiˌlɒɡ/ /ˈæntiˌlɔɡ/ adj
of the magnetic pole which is negative when heated and positive when cooled antilogue

antimacassar /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ə/ /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ɚ/ n
cover for furniture têtière

antimatter /ˈæntimæˌtɚ/ n
matter composed of antiparticles antimatière

antimedia adj
opposing the media antimédiatique

antimetabole n
rhetorical technique antimétabole

antimetabolite n
any substance that competes with, or inhibits the normal metabolic process antimétabolite

antimicrobial adj
destroying microbes antimicrobien
inhibiting the growth of microbes antimicrobien
preventing the pathogenic action of microbes antimicrobien

antimicrobial n
agent that destroys microbes antimicrobien

antimitotic adj
preventing or disrupting mitosis antimitotique

antimitotic n
an agent that prevents or disrupts mitosis antimitotique

antimonarchic adj
opposing monarchy antimonarchique

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ n
chemical element antimoine

antimoral adj
opposing or countering moral behaviour antimoral

antimuon n
antiparticle antimuon

antinatalism n
opposition to the increase in human population antinatalisme

antinatalist n
a supporter of antinatalism antinataliste

antineoplastic /æntaɪni.əplæstɪk/ adj
inhibiting the development of tumours antinéoplasique

antinomy /ænˈtɪnəmi/ n
contradiction antinomie

antinuclear adj
opposed to the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear energy antinucléaire

antioxidant adj
acting against oxidation antioxydant

antioxidant n
substance that slows oxidation antioxydant
antioxydant
vitamin that acts against free radicals antioxydant

antiparallel adj
parallel of opposite direction antiparallèle

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
a subatomic particle antiparticule

antipasto n
Italian starter for a meal hors d'œuvre

antipathic adj
characterized by antipathy antipathique

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
contrariety or opposition in feeling antipathie

antiperspirant n
a substance used to minimize sweating antisudorifique

antiphony n
singing by a choir split in two parts or a piece sung in this manner antienne

antiphrasis n
use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning antiphrase

antipodagric adj
antipodagrique

antipodagric n
antipodagrique

antipodism n
form of foot juggling antipodisme

antipodist n
one who juggles using his or her feet lying down antipodiste

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
person who claims to be pope antipape

antipopular adj
opposing the people antipopulaire

antiproliferative adj
Tending to suppress cell growth antiprolifératif

antiprotectionist adj
disapproving of protectionism antiprotectionniste

antiproton n
antiparticle of the proton antiproton

antiptosis /æntɪpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌantɪpˈtəʊsɪs/ n
substitution of one grammatical case for another antiptose

antipyretic adj
that reduces fever antipyrétique

antipyretic n
medication that reduces fever antipyrétique

antiquark n
the antiparticle of a quark antiquark

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
old fashioned vieilli

antique /ænˈtiːk/ n
old piece antique

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.kwʌ.ti/ n
ancient times Antiquité antiquité
relic or monument of ancient times antiquité
the ancients Antiquité

antiradar adj
preventing detection by radar antirradar

antired adj
one of the three possible colours of an antiquark antirouge

antiretroviral adj
fighting retrovirus antirétroviral

antiretroviral n
agent fighting retroviruses rétroviral

antisense /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ n
a molecule which suppresses transcription antisens

antiseptic adj
of or relating to antisepsis antiseptique

antiseptic n
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms antiseptique

antiskid adj
designed to increase friction antipatinage

antisocial /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people antisocial

antisocial personality disorder n
A personality disorder marked by disregard and violations of the rights of others personnalité antisociale

antisocratic adj
antisocratique

antisocratically adv
antisocratiquement

antispasmodic adj
that suppresses spasms antispasmodique antispastique

antistatism n
opposition to state intervention into personal, social or economic affairs antiétatisme

antisymmetric adj
(mathematics) of a relation on a set antisymétrique

antitank adj
designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles anti-char

antitauon n
antiparticle antitau antitauon

antitaurine adj
antitaurin

antitax adj
opposed to taxes antifiscal

antitaxic adj
antitaxique

antiterrorism n
activity aiming at opposing terrorism antiterrorisme

antitheft adj
preventing from being stolen anti-vol antivol

antitheism n
active opposition to theism antithéisme

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
proposition that is opposite to other proposition antithèse

antithetical adj
pertaining to or being an antithesis antithétique

antitotalitarian adj
opposed to or acting against totalitarianism or totalitarian behavior antitotalitaire

antitrust adj
opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts antitrust

antityphoid adj
countering typhoid fever antityphique

antiulcerous adj
antiulcéreux

antivirus n
computing software antivirus

antiwhite adj
opposed to white people antiblanc

antixerophthalmic adj
countering xerophthalmia antixérophtalmique

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk bois andouiller

antlion n
nocturnal insects fourmi-lion

antonomasia /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ n
substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun antonomase

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
word which has the opposite meaning antonyme

antonymous /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ adj
having an opposite meaning antinomique

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ n
semantic relation between antonyms antonymie

antrum /ˈæn.tɹəm/ n
bodily cavity antre

ants in one's pants n
agitated and fidgety state avoir chaud aux fesses avoir le feu aux fesses

antshrike n
several passerine bird species of various genera in the antbird (Thamnophilidae) family batara

antsy /ˈæn.tsi/ adj
restless, apprehensive and fidgety agité inquiet

anuria n
a condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine anurie

anurous adj
having no tail anoure

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
lower opening of the digestive tract anus trou de cul trou du cul

anusvara n
anusvara diacritic anusvara

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
block used in blacksmithing enclume
bone in inner ear enclume incus

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
concern anxiété inquiétude
pathological condition anxiété angoisse

anxiodepressive adj
anxiodépressif

anxiogenic adj
causing anxiety anxiogène

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
earnestly desirous désireux
full of anxiety anxieux

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
in an anxious manner anxieusement

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
at least one (kind) aucun
no matter what kind quelconque n'importe quel

any more adv
in negative or interrogative constructions plus

any old determiner
any, absolutely any n'importe quel

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
in any way, in any manner de toute manière

anyone /ˈɛn.ɪˌwʌn/ pronoun
anybody quelqu'un n'importe qui personne quelqu'une

anyone else pronoun
any other person toute autre personne

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
any thing of any kind n’importe quoi rien

anything else pronoun
any other thing autre chose

anytime adv
at any time n'importe quand toujours

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
in any way quoi qu'il en soit
regardless de toute façon quand même
used to indicate change of subject bref
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement en tout cas d'ailleurs de toute façon

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
any place n'importe où où que ce soit nulle part

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ adj
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect aoriste

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ n
a grammatical aspect aoriste

aorist aspect n
a grammatical aspect aoriste

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
great artery aorte

aortal adj
of or relating to the aorta aortique

aortic /eˈoɹ.tɪk/ adj
of or concerning the aorta aortique

aortic arch n
curving portion of the aorta arc aortique

apace /əˈpeɪs/ adv
Quickly, rapidly, with speed aller bon train rapidement

apadravya n
apadravya piercing Apadravya

apagoge n
an indirect argument which proves a thing by showing the impossibility or absurdity of the contrary apagogie

apanage /ˈæpənɪdʒ/ n
grant as a birthright apanage

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
in two or more parts; asunder en morceaux en pièces
separately, in regard to space or company séparé séparément

apart from preposition
except for sinon à part

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
policy of racial separation in South Africa apartheid

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
archaic: suite of rooms within a domicile appartements
domicile occupying part of a building appartement

apartment building n
residential building with multiple flats immeuble résidentiel

apatheism /æ.pə.θi.ɪzəm/ n
apathy concerning the existence of God apathéisme

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
void of feeling indifférent indifférente

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
lack of emotion or motivation apathie

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
type of mineral apatite

ape /eɪp/ n
animal singe hominoïdé singe anthropoïde

ape /eɪp/ v
to imitate singer

apeptic adj
apeptique

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
diameter of the aperture (in the sense above) ouverture
opening ouverture

apetalous adj
having no petals apétale

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
highest point apex sommet
in geometry: topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid apex
pointed end apex
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc apogée

apex predator n
an animal atop the food chain superprédateur

aphakic adj
exhibiting aphakia aphake aphakique

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
pathological speech disorder aphasie

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun aphélie

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
loss of letters or sounds from the beginning of a word aphérèse

aphetism /ˈa.fəˌtɪ.zəm/ n
shortened word aphérèse

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
insect puceron

aphorism /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/ n
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought aphorisme

aphotic adj
having no sunlight aphotique

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ adj
intensifying sexual desire aphrodisiaque

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
food or drug aphrodisiaque

aphthous ulcer n
ulcer in the mouth caused by break in mucous membrane aphte

apiarian /eɪpɪˈɛəɹɪən/ adj
pertaining to beekeeping apiaire

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ n
a place where bees and hives are kept rucher

apicifloral adj
apiciflore

apicodental adj
apicodental

apicoplast n
a relict, non-photosynthetic plastid found in most of the Apicomplexa apicoplaste

apiculate adj
having a short, sharply pointed tip apiculé

apiculus n
part of a spore hile

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
apiece chacun chacune

apiol n
oleoresin apiol

aplacental adj
lacking a placenta aplacentaire

aplanatic adj
free from, or corrected for, spherical aberration and chromatic aberration aplanétique

aplasia n
incomplete development or absence of organ or tissue aplasie

aplastic adj
pertaining to aplasia aplasique

aplitic adj
composed of, or relating to, aplite aplitique

apnea n
cessation of breathing apnée

apo- prefix
away from, or separate apo-
derived from, or related to apo-
the apoprotein form of the protein apo-
without, or lacking apo-

apoapsis n
point of a body's elliptical orbit apoapse apoapside

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
end of the world apocalypse
cataclysmic event apocalypse
revealing or revelation apocalypse

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
of or relating to an apocalypse apocalyptique

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ n
one who predicts apocalypse apocalyptique

apocopate adj
shortened by apocope apocopé

apocopate v
shorten using apocope apocoper

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word apocope

apocopic adj
of or pertaining to apocope apocopique

apocrisiarius n
a high diplomatic ecclesiastical representative apocrisiaire

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
of doubtful authenticity apocryphe

apodictic /apəʊˈdɪktɪk/ adj
incontrovertible apodictique

apodyterium n
the apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, for getting undressed apodytère apodytérium

apogalacticon n
furthest point in the orbit of a star apogalacticon

apogamy /əˈpɒɡəmɪ/ n
asexual reproduction of a fully formed plant directly from a bud apogamie

apogee /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/ n
a point in an orbit around the Earth apogée

apolitical adj
Having no interest or involvement in politics apolitique
Having no political relevance or function apolitique

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
to make an apology or excuse excuser

apologue n
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects apologue
rhetoric: use of fable to persuade the audience apologue

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
an expression of regret excuse
formal justification, defence apologie

apolysis n
a prayer of dismissal at the end of an Eastern Orthodox service apolyse
the separation of the cuticula from the epidermis in arthropods and related groups apolyse

apomictic adj
of or pertaining to apomixis apomictique

apomixis n
plant reproduction without fertilization, meiosis, or the production of gametes apomixie

apomorphine n
drug apomorphine

aponeurosis n
flattened fibrous membrane aponévrose

apophantic adj
having a declaration, statement or proposition apophantique

apophyge n
(architecture) a curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns apophyge

apophysis n
outgrowth apophyse

apoplast n
the space outside of a plant's plasma membrane apoplasme

apoplexy /ˈæp.əˌplɛk.si/ n
loss of consciousness apoplexie

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
death of cells apoptose

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
abrupt breaking-off in speech aposiopèse réticence

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
renunciation of set of beliefs apostasie

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ n
person who renounces a faith apostat apostate

apostille n
a special sign apostille

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
missionary or leader of a mission apôtre apôtresse
top-ranking Mormon church official apôtre

apostleship n
the position of being an apostle apostolat

apostolate n
office, or responsibilities of an apostle apostolat

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
according to the doctrines of the apostles apostolique
pertaining to the apostles apostolique

apostolic succession n
chain of consecrations of bishops succession apostolique

apostolically adv
in an apostolic way apostoliquement

apostolicity /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/ n
the quality of being apostolic apostolicité

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
the character ’ apostrophe
sudden piece of dialogue apostrophe

apostrophize v
to use the apostrophe in writing or speech apostropher

apothecium n
the ascigerous fructification of lichens apothécie

apothegm /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
A short witty instructive saying apophthegme

apothem /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
the distance from the center of a polygon to a side apothème
perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord apothème

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
deification; becoming a god apothéose

apotheosize v
deify apothéoser

apotheotic adj
relating to apotheosis apothéotique

apotropaic adj
intended to ward off evil apotropaïque

app /æp/ n
small computer application appli

appalling adj
That appalls/appals or appall/appal effroyable épouvantable

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
member of a Communist apparat apparatchik
blindly loyal bureaucrat apparatchik

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ n
complex machine or instrument appareil
bureaucratic organization appareil

apparent /əˈpæ.ɹənt/ adj
clear criant criante manifeste évident évidente
seeming apparent apparente
visible apparent apparente visible

apparent magnitude n
measure of the brightness of a heavenly body magnitude apparente

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
plainly apparemment évidemment
seemingly apparemment

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
act of becoming visible apparition

appeal /əˈpɪəl/ n
application for the removal of a cause to a superior judge appel
power to attract or interest attrait

appeal /əˈpɪəl/ v
to apply for the removal of a cause to a superior judge or court appel faire appel interjeter
to be attractive plaire
to call upon another appeler

appealable adj
that may be appealed [[susceptible]] d'[[appel]] [[susceptible]] de [[recours]] appelable

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ v
To come before the public apparaître
To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like apparaître
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible apparaître paraître
To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look sembler paraître

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
Semblance, or apparent likeness apparence
The act of appearing or coming into sight apparition
A thing seen apparition
The coming into court of either of the parties comparution

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify apaiser

appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/ n
litigant or party that is making an appeal appelant

appellate court n
court having jurisdiction to hear appeals cour d'appel

appellative adj
of or pertaining to a common noun appellatif

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
to hang or attach to, as by a string ajouter appendre suspendre

appendectomy n
surgical procedure appendicectomie

appendiceal adj
of or pertaining to the appendix appendiculaire

appendiciform adj
appendiciforme

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
inflamation of the vermiform appendix appendicite

appendicolith n
a calcified fecal deposit associated with appendicitis stercolithe

appendiculate adj
bearing appendages appendiculé

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
text added to the end of a book or an article appendice annexe
vermiform appendix appendice

appertain /æp.ɚˈten/ v
to belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to appartenir

appetence /ˈæp.ɪ.təns/ n
the state or action of desiring or craving appétence

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
desire of or relish for food appétit

appetizer n
small, light first course apéritif entrée amuse-gueules garniture d'apéritif savouries

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
that appeals to, or stimulates the appetite appétissant

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
to express approval by clapping applaudir
to praise, or express approval by words louer approuver

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
act of applauding acclamation applaudissements

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
fruit pomme
wood pommier

apple blossom n
the flower of an apple tree fleur de pommier

apple dumpling n
baked dessert made from apples rabote

apple juice n
the juice of apples, often used as a drink jus de pomme

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
object which sows anger and dissension pomme de discorde

apple of love n
tomato pomme d'or

apple pie n
pie with apple filling tarte aux pommes

apple sauce n
a food compote de pommes

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
tree that bears apples pommier

apple turnover n
a pastry dessert filled with pieces of sweetened apples chausson de pomme

apples and oranges n
non-comparable items mélanger des choux et des carottes

applesauce interjection
nonsense balivernes

applet n
a small program module that runs under the control of a larger application applet applette appliquette

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
a device in its own right appareil

applicable /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
suitable for application; relevant applicable

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
one who applies candidat demandeur

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
a computer program application programme
a verbal or written request candidature demande
the thing applied application
the act of applying as a means application
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense application

application programming interface n
set of routines, protocols and tools interface de programmation

applicative adj
having practical application applicatif

applied adj
put into practical use appliqué

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ n
decorative design appliqué inversé

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
to put to use for a purpose appliquer
to lay or place appliquer
to submit oneself as a candidate postuler s'inscrire

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
nommer désigner choisir attribuer
to fix (the time and place of) fixer poser
to fix with power or firmness déterminer fixer poser

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office nomination
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement rendez-vous rencard

apportion /əˈpɔɹʃən/ /əˈpɔːʃən/ v
to divide and distribute portions of a whole répartir partager

apportionment n
The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned partage répartition

appositely adv
in an apposite manner pertinemment

apposition n
grammatical construction apposition

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
judgement estimation évaluation jugement

appreciable /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ adj
large enough to be estimated; considerable appréciable

appreciably adv
in an appreciable manner appréciablement

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
to be aware of se [[rendre]] (bien) [[compte]] de
to be grateful for something reconnaissant apprécier
to increase in value [[prendre]] de la [[valeur]]
to value highly [[apprécier]] (à sa juste valeur)

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence appréciation
A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation appréciation
Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors estimation évaluation

apprehend /æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ v
to arrest; to apprehend a criminal appréhender
(intransitive) to be apprehensive or fear appréhender
(transitive) to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear appréhender
To take or seize; to take hold of appréhender
to think, believe, or understand appréhender
to understand; to recognize appréhender

apprehensible adj
able to be apprehended appréhensible

apprehensive adj
Perceptive; quick to learn; intelligent; capable of grasping with the mind or intellect perspicace vif
anticipating something with anxiety or fear appréhensif inquiet soucieux

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
trainee, especially in a skilled trade apprenti

apprenticeship n
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice apprentissage
system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed apprentissage

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
a manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made approche
the act of drawing near approche

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer approcher
To come near to in place, time, or character approcher

approachable adj
easy to talk to approchable abordable

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of approval approbation

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper approprié idoine

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ v
To make suitable approprié

appropriately adv
in an appropriate manner convenablement de manière appropriée

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
acceptance approbation
permission approbation agrément

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance approuver
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of approuver

approving /ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/ adj
expressing approbation; commending approbateur approbatif

approvingly adv
in an approving manner approbativement

approximant /əˈpɹɑksɪmənt/ /ʌpɹɔkˈsɪmənt/ n
consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract approximante spirante

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling approximant
Near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; approximatif

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
to carry or advance near; to cause to approach approximer
to come near to; to approach approximer

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount environ à peu près approximativement en gros plus ou moins presque

approximation /əˌpɹɑksɪˈmeɪʃn/ /əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/ n
act of approximating rapprochement
imprecise solution approximation

approximatively adv
in an approximative manner approximativement

apricot /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ adj
colour abricot

apricot /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
colour abricot
fruit abricot abricotier
tree abricotier

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
clothing tablier
the paved area of an airport piste tablier tarmac

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
of an appropriate or pertinent nature à propos

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
by the way à propos

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
regarding or concerning à propos

apsara n
a female spirit of the clouds and waters apsara

apsis /ˈæpsɪs/ n
architecture: apse abside
astronomy: point in elliptical orbit apside

apterygote n
any insect of the order Apterygota aptérygote

aptonymy n
An aptonym situation aptonymie

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser apéritif apéro

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
mixture of acids eau régale

aquaculture n
the cultivation of the aquatic produce aquaculture

aquapark n
an amusement park with waterplay areas parc aquatique

aquaphobia n
fear of water aquaphobie

aquaponics /ˌækwəˈpɑniks/ /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/ n
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics aquaponie

aquariological adj
aquariologique

aquariology n
study of the fauna and flora of aquaria aquariologie

aquarium n
tank for keeping fish aquarium
public place where live fish are exhibited aquarium

aquastatic adj
aquastatique

aquatic /əˈkwæ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ adj
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water aquatique

aquatics n
sport involving water aquatiques

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ n
an artificial channel conveying water aqueduc
a structure carrying water aqueduc

aqueous /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ adj
consisting mainly of water aqueux

aquifer /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel aquifère

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles aquilin

aquiline nose n
human nose with a hooked, bent shape nez aquilin nez busqué nez en bec d'aigle

ar /ɑɹ/ /ɑː/ /ˈɑɹə/ n
name of the letter R, r erre

araba n
carriage araba arraba

arabesque /ˌeɹ.əˈbesk/ /ˌæɹ.əˈbesk/ n
ornamental design used in Islamic Art arabesque

arabitol n
a sugar alcohol derived from the pentose arabinose arabite

arachidonic acid n
long chain fatty acid precursor to prostaglandins acide arachidonique

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
eight-legged creature arachnide

arachnoid mater n
middle layer of the meninges arachnoïde

arachnologist n
arachnologiste arachnologue

arachnology n
Study of the Arachnida arachnologie

arachnolysin /æˌɹæk.nəˈlaɪsɪn/ n
arachnolysine

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders arachnophobie

arameophone adj
araméophone

araneological adj
aranéologique

araneose adj
resembling a spider’s web aranéeux

arapaima n
Arapaima gigas arapaïma pirarucu

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ n
a person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them arbitre
judge without control arbitre

arbitrage /ˈɑːɹbɪˌtɹɑːʒ/ n
market activity arbitrage

arbitrager n
one who participates in arbitrage arbitragiste

arbitrarily adv
in an arbitrary manner arbitrairement

arbitrariness n
the state of being arbitrary arbitraire

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
(mathematics) quelconque arbitraire
based on individual discretion or judgment arbitraire
determined by impulse arbitraire
chosen at random arbitraire
unrestrained by law; tyrannical arbitraire

arbitration n
form of justice arbitrage
process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute arbitrage
the act or process of arbitrating arbitrage

arbitrator n
person who settles or judges arbitre

arborescence n
tree structure arborescence

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
place of many varieties of tree arboretum

arboriculturist n
a person in the practice of arboriculture arboriculteur

arbuscle /ˈɑːbʌs(ə)l/ n
a branched hypha in some fungi arbuscule
a plant midway in height between a shrub and a tree arbuscule

arbutin n
a glycoside of hydroquinone found in bearberry arbutine

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
curve arc
geometry: part of a curve arc de courbe arc

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
establishment running coin-operated games salle d'arcade
row of arches arcade

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
understood by only a few; obscure arcane

arccosine n
inverse of the cosine function arc cosinus

arch /ɑɹtʃ/ /ɑːtʃ/ n
architectural element arc arche
inverted U shape arc arche

arch- /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
chief, highest, most extreme archi-

archaeographic adj
archéographique

archaeolithic adj
of or relating to the earliest Stone Age archéolithique

archaeological adj
relating to the science or research of archaeology archéologique

archaeologist n
someone who is skilled, professes or practices archaeology archéologue archéologiste

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
scientific study of past remains archéologie

archaeomagnetism n
magnetism of the Earth in the geologic past archéomagnétisme

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
old-fashioned or antiquated archaïque

archaism /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/ n
archaic word, language archaïsme

archaize v
To give an archaic quality or character to archaïser

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
angel who leads other angels archange

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
senior bishop archevêque

archbishopric n
jurisdiction of an archbishop archevêché

archchancellor /ˈɑɹtʃˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
chief chancellor archichancelier

archchaplain n
archichapelain

archdeacon n
administrative official in a diocese archidiacre

archdemon n
chief demon archidémon

archdiocesan /ˌɑɹtʃˌdaɪˈɑsɪsən/ adj
relating to an archdiocese archidiocésain

archdiocese /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
area administered by an archbishop archidiocèse

archducal /ɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl/ adj
pertaining to archdukes archiducal

archduchess n
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary archiduchesse archduchesse

archduchy n
territory of an archduke archiduché

archduke n
rank archiduc

archenemy n
a principal enemy ennemi juré

archenteron n
a primitive alimentary cavity archentéron

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
ancient bird archéoptéryx Archaeopteryx Archaeopteryx lithographica archæoptéryx

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow archer

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ n
a female archer archère

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
the practice tir à l'arc tir à l’arc

archetier n
one who makes bows archetier

archetypal adj
Of or pertaining to an archetype archétypal archétypique

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
Jungian psychology: universal pattern of thought archétype
original model of which all other similar persons, objects, or concepts are merely derivative archétype

archi- /ɑː(ɹ)kɪ/ prefix
chief, highest, most extreme archi-

archiater n
the chief physician of a prince or city archiatre

archiepiscopal adj
of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric archiépiscopal

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church archimandrite

archipelago /ɑɹ.kɪ.pɛlˈɑ.ɡəʊ/ /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
group of islands archipel

archiphoneme n
a unit representing underlying phonemes archiphonème

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
designer of buildings architecte
planner architecte

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ v
to design, plan or orchestrate architecturer

architectural /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃəɹəl/ adj
pertaining to architecture architectural

architecture n
art and science of designing buildings and other structures architecture

architranseme /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹænziːm/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈtɹænziːm/ n
theoretical common denominator used in the comparison of source text and translation architransème

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
the lowest part of an entablature architrave

archive /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
place for storing earlier material archives

archive /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
to archive archiver

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
one who creates, maintains or controls archives archiviste

archly adv
in an arch manner malicieusement

archmage n
a very powerful mage archimage

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
chief magistrate archonte

archpriest n
religious title/rank archiprêtre

archway n
passageway covered by an arch arcade

arcology n
urban development theory involving efficient use of space and resources arcologie

arcsecond n
a unit of angle seconde d’arc

arcsine n
inverse of sine arc sinus

arctangent n
inverse of tangent function arc tangente

arctic fox n
Vulpes lagopus renard polaire

arctic raspberry n
Rubus arcticus framboise arctique framboisier nain

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
bundle of axons forming part of the superior longitudinal fasciculus faisceau arqué

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ n
simple plough araire

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ adj
full or ardour ardent farouche fervent passionné
glowing ardent

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/ n
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion ardeur ferveur
heat ardeur

arduity /ɑːˈdjuːɪti/ n
state or quality of being arduous arduité

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
needing or using up much energy ardu

are /ɑr/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ n
unit of area are

are /ɑr/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ v
first-person plural simple present indicative form of be sommes
second-person plural simple present indicative form of be êtes
second-person singular (informal) simple present indicative form of be es êtes
third-person plural simple present indicative form of be sont

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
are you OK? est-ce que ça va tu vas bien vous allez bien

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
are you allergic to any medications? êtes-vous allergique à certains médicaments?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
are you married? es-tu marié es-tu mariée êtes-vous marié êtes-vous mariée

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
are you religious? es-tu religieuse? es-tu religieux? êtes-vous religieuse? êtes-vous religieux?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
are you single? es-tu célibataire ? êtes-vous célibataire ?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
are you taking any medications? prenez-vous des médicaments?

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
any particular extent aire
figuratively, any extent, scope or range domaine
maths: measure of extent of a surface superficie
particular geographic region région zone

areal adj
areal aréal

areligious adj
areligieux

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
the sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre arène
an enclosed area, often outdoor arène
a realm in which important events unfold arène

arene n
monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon arène

arenicolous adj
living or burrowing in sand arénicole

areniferous adj
arénifère

arenization n
arénisation

arenophilic adj
arénophile

areography n
study of Mars' geographical features aréographie

areola n
circle around the nipple aréole

arf interjection
representing dog's bark ouaf

argan n
tree arganier

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms argent

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
silver or metal tincture argent

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtiːn/ n
Argentina sphyraena petite argentine
fish of the genus Argentina argentine

argh /ɑɹː/ interjection
expression of annoyance argh

argillic adj
pertaining to or composed of clay or clay minerals argilique

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
an amino acid arginine

argon /ˈɑːrɡɒn/ n
id=Q696|a chemical element argon

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ n
secret language of thieves, tramps and vagabonds argot

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
open to argument discutable

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints affirmer
to have an argument, a quarrel se disputer se quereller

arguer n
one who argues argumentateur argumentateuse engueuleur engueuleuse

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason argument
variable that is being passed to a function argument
process of reasoning argumentation
verbal dispute; a quarrel querelle

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
type of musical piece aria

arid /ˈæ.ɹɪd/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪd/ adj
very dry aride

arigato /ˌɑɹiˈɡɑtoʊ/ interjection
“thank you”, used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture arigato arigatô

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
get up, stand up relever se lever
start to exist, originate apparaitre naitre surgir

aristate adj
having a long bristle at its apex aristé

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
class of people considered superior to others aristocratie
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class aristocratie
government by such a class aristocratie

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to an aristocracy aristocratique
partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy aristocratique

aristodemocracy n
aristodémocratie

aristodemocratic adj
aristodémocratique

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ adj
arithmetical d'arithmétique de l’arithmétique
computed solely using addition arithmétique

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
mathematics of numbers, etc. arithmétique

arithmetic logic unit n
part of a CPU that does calculations and logical operations unité arithmétique et logique

arithmetic mean n
measure of central tendency moyenne arithmétique

arithmetic operation n
any of the four basic operations in arithmetic opération arithmétique

arithmetic progression n
sequence série arithmétique

arithmetically adv
In an arithmetical manner arithmétiquement

arithmetization n
arithmétisation

arithmomania n
disorder arithmomanie

arity /ˈæɹɪti/ n
number of arguments arité

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
Noah's ship arche
consecrated container arche

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist bras
part of a chromosome bras
part of object bras
weapon arme

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
to supply with armour or weapons armer
to prepare for action armer

arm and a leg n
an exorbitant amount coûter la peau des fesses coûter la peau du cul coûter les yeux de la tête

arm in arm adv
arms linked bras dessus bras dessous

arm to the teeth v
to equip with weapons armer jusqu'aux dents

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
a sport bras de fer

arm-twisting n
use of pressure pressions directes

armada /ɑːɹˈmɑːdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ n
a fleet of warships armada

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates tatou

armalcolite n
an orthorhombic mineral first discovered on the Moon armalcolite

armament n
any equipment for resistance armement
body of forces equipped for war force de frappe

armatole /ˈɑɹməˌtoʊl/ /ˈɑːmətəʊl/ n
Greek mercenary who enforced Ottoman rule armatole

armband n
A band worn around the arm brassard crêpe de deuil
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water bracelet de natation

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows fauteuil chaise bourrée

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ adj
equipped, especially with a weapon armé

armed forces n
the military forces of a nation forces armées

armet n
helmet armet

armful n
amount an arm or arms can hold brassée

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
hole in a piece of clothing emmanchure

armigerous /ɑɹˈmɪ.dʒɚ.əs/ /ɑːˈmɪ.dʒə.ɹəs/ adj
Entitled to bear a coat of arms blasonné

armillary adj
consisting of rings or circles armillé

armillary sphere n
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles sphère armillaire

armistice n
formal agreement to end fighting armistice trêve

armlock n
wrestling move rendering opponent's arm immobile clef de bras clé de bras

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body cuirasse
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces armure

armored personnel carrier n
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat VTT véhicule de transport de troupes

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
natural protection on an animal's body cuirasse
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc. armure

armoured train n
railway train protected with armour train blindé

armoury n
Heraldry armoiries
place where arms are kept, an arsenal arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder aisselle

armrest n
part of a seat accoudoir accotoir

arms control n
restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction contrôle des armements

arms race n
a competition for military supremacy course aux armements

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
military force concerned mainly with ground operations armée
government agency in charge of a state's army armée
armée
any multitude armée
large group of people working towards the same purpose armée
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose armée

arnica n
plants of genus Arnica arnica

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
a pleasant smell arôme parfum

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantique

aromatherapy n
type of therapy aromathérapie

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
fragrant or spicy aromatique odorant
in organic chemistry aromatique

aromatize v
to make aromatic aromatiser

aromatogram n
aromatogramme

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
defining a circle or closed curve containing autour
following a path autour
near autour vers

around the clock
all the time autour de l'horloge

around-the-clock adj
all day and night; all of the time en permanence

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
sexual arousal excitation
the act of arousing or the state of being aroused éveil

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
to sexually stimulate exciter émoustiller

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.dʒi.oʊ/ n
notes of a chord played individually arpège

arquebusier n
soldier armed with an arquebus arquebusier

arracacha n
Arracacia xanthorrhiza, a South American root vegetable arracacha pomme de terre-céleri

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
charge someone in a court of law accuser traduire en justice

arraignment n
charging of a defendant lecture de l'acte d'accusation

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
to set up, organise arranger organiser

arranged marriage n
marriage planned by someone else mariage arrangé

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
agreement accord
collection of things that have been arranged composition
manner of being arranged disposition
music: adaptation of a piece of music arrangement
act of arranging arrangement
plural: preparations for some undertaking préparatifs

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
any of various data structures tableau
large collection gamme

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
unpaid debt arriéré
work to be done arriéré

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
act of arresting a criminal, suspect etc arrestation

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
to take into legal custody arrêter

arrest warrant n
a document authorizing an arrest mandat d'arrêt

arrhenogenic adj
arrhénogène

arrhenotokous adj
arrhénotoque

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ n
irregular heartbeat arythmie

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
act of arriving or something that has arrived arrivée

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
to obtain a level of success or fame percer réussir
to reach arriver
to get to a certain place arriver

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ɵ.ɡəns/ n
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner arrogance

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
having excessive pride arrogant orgueilleux

arrogantly adv
in an arrogant manner avec arrogance

arrondissement n
an administrative division arrondissement

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
projectile flèche
symbol flèche

arroyo /əˈɹɔɪ.oʊ/ /əˈɹɔɪ.əʊ/ n
creek which only seasonally flows cadereau

arsehole n
anus trou du cul
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person trou du cul con

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
military establishment arsenal
stock of weapons arsenal

arsenate n
salt or ester of arsenic acid arséniate

arsenian adj
arsénien

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
id=Q871|chemical element arsenic

arsenic acid n
H₃AsO₄ acide arsénique

arsenide n
compound with arsenic in oxidation state -3 arséniure

arseniferous adj
containing or producing arsenic arsénifère

arsenious adj
of or containing arsenic with a valence of 3 arsénieux

arsenious acid n
acide arsénieux

arshin n
a Russian unit of length archine

arsis n
the stronger part of a measure or foot arsis

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
crime of setting a fire incendie incendie criminel

arsonist n
one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property incendiaire

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
human effort art
aesthetic value art
conscious production or arrangement art
skillful creative activity art
field or category of art art
skill art
study art

art dealer n
someone who buys and sells works of art marchand d'art

art for art's sake n
art, slogan l'art pour l'art

art gallery n
space where works of art are placed on display galerie d’art

art historian n
an expert in art history historien de l'art historienne de l'art

art history n
study of the history of the visual arts histoire de l'art

art house n
a cinema that shows art films and foreign films which are not widely distributed salle d'art et d'essai

art nouveau n
style of art and architecture Art nouveau modern style modern-style style 1900 style nouille

art of war n
strategies and tactics art de la guerre art militaire

artemisia /ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/ n
plant of the genus Artemisia armoise

arterial adj
relating to an artery artériel

arteriole n
artériole

arteriosclerosis /ˌɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel artériosclérose

arteritic adj
relating to arteritis artéritique

arteritis n
inflammation of artery walls artérite

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
blood vessel from the heart artère
major transit corridor artère

artesian adj
rising to the surface artésien

artesian well n
bore-hole puits artésien

artful /ˈɑːɹt.fʊl/ adj
artificial, imitative artificiel
cunning, crafty artificieux
performed with art or skill artistique

artfully adv
habilement

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of a joint arthrite

arthritism n
arthritisme

arthrology n
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints arthrologie

arthromere n
any of the constitutive body segments of a jointed animal métamère

arthropod n
animal of Arthropoda arthropode

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
vegetable artichaut

artichoke bottom n
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower fond d'artichaut

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
part of speech that specifies a noun article
story, report, or opinion piece article
section of a legal document article
member of a group or class article

articular adj
of, at, or relating to the joints of the body articulaire

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
able to bend or hinge at certain points or intervals articulé
clear, effective clair
speaking in a clear or effective manner éloquent éloquente

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ v
to speak clearly articuler
to clarify articuler

articulated adj
Having one or more pivoted joints articulé

articulated bus n
articulated bus bus articulé

articulately adv
in an articulate manner articulément éloquemment

articulative adj
serving to articulate or express something articulatif

articulatory adj
of or pertaining to articulation; phonological articulatoire

artifact /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [ˈɑɹɾɪfækt] n
archaeological object artefact artéfact
man-made object artefact artéfact

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ n
crafty but underhanded deception artifice feinte

artificer /ɑɹˈtɪfəsəɹ/ n
member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems armurier artificier

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
man-made artificiel
false, misleading artificiel

artificial insemination n
introduction of semen insémination artificielle

artificial intelligence n
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity intelligence artificielle

artificial respiration n
manual or mechanical forcing of air into the lungs respiration artificielle

artificial selection n
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals sélection artificielle

artificial turf n
artificial grass surface pelouse artificielle pelouse synthétique synthé

artificially adv
in an artificial manner artificiellement

artilleryman n
soldier enlisted in an artillery unit artilleur

artiodactyl /ɑː(ɹ).tiː.əʊˈdæk.tɪl/ n
any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes artiodactyle

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
skilled manual worker artisan

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ /ˈɑɹtɪzənəl/ adj
involving skilled work that is not very mechanised artisanal
of or pertaining to artisans artisanal
(of an item) made by artisans artisanal

artisanally adv
in an artisanal manner artisanalement

artist /ˈɑɹ.ɾɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
person who creates art artiste
person who creates art as an occupation artiste
skilled person artiste

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
relating to art or artists artistique
having creative skill artistique
aesthetically pleasing artistique

artistically adv
In an artistic manner artistiquement artistement

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
herb roquette

arum /ɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
flower or plant in the genus Arum arum

aryballos n
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil aryballe

arête /əˈɹɛt/ n
a thin ridge of rock arête

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
to such an extent or degree aussi

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
at the same instant that au moment où quand
at the same time that alors que lorsque pendant que
considering that, because comme puisque car
in the same way that comme ainsi que tout comme
varying through time to the same proportion that au fur et à mesure que

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
In the role of en tant que comme
Introducing a basis of comparison que

as a matter of fact
actually en fait à vrai dire

as a result conjunction
consequently à la suite

as a rule adv
in general; most often en règle générale généralement normalement

as best one can adv
in the best possible way, given the circumstances du mieux possible tant bien que mal

as far as one knows adv
to the best of my knowledge pour autant que je sache

as follows adv
in the manner described hereafter comme suit de la façon suivante

as for preposition
regarding; about pour quant à

as good as adv
almost completely déjà pratiquement presque

as hell adv
very à crever à mort

as if conjunction
as though comme si
in mimicry of comme si

as if interjection
interjection genre mais bien sûr

as if by magic adv
in a very surprising or seemingly impossible way comme par magie

as if there were no tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
to an excessive degree comme si sa vie en dépendait

as is /æzˈɪz/ adj
(of an object) in its present state or condition tel quel telle quelle

as it happens adv
by coincidence il se trouve

as it is adv
in the actual circumstances tel quel

as it were adv
to indicate a word or statement is not exact pour ainsi dire

as long as conjunction
if, assuming du moment que pour peu que pourvu que
while pendant que tandis tant

as much adv
in a similar manner autant

as much as possible adv
as much as is possible autant que possible le plus possible tout le possible

as of preposition
from a specified time à partir de

as of right
by virtue of an entitlement or authority which arises from certain legal conditions or circumstances de plein droit

as opposed to preposition
in contrast to par opposition à

as regards preposition
regarding en ce qui concerne quant à

as soon as conjunction
immediately after dès que sitôt que

as soon as possible adv
as soon as is possible au plus tôt dès que possible le plus vite possible

as such adj
as described tel quel

as the crow flies adv
in a straight line à vol d'oiseau

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
as to suggest that comme si comme pour

as usual adv
as is usually the case comme d'hab comme d'habitude

as well adv
in addition, also aussi
to the same effect aussi bien tout aussi bien

as well as conjunction
and in addition ainsi que de même que

as well as preposition
in addition to en plus de

as yet adv
up to the present jusqu'à présent

as you know adv
as you know comme vous le savez

as you sow, so shall you reap proverb
consequences of actions are in proportion to intentions vous récolterez ce que vous semez

as you wish interjection
as you wish comme il vous plaira à volonté

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
resinous gum from wild fennel ase fétide

asbestiform adj
asbestiforme

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate amiante asbeste

ascend v
to fly, to soar monter

ascendancy n
supremacy; superiority; dominant control ascendant

ascending colon n
part of the colon côlon ascendant

ascension n
the act of ascending ascension

ascertain /æsəˈteɪn/ /æsɚˈteɪn/ v
find out; discover or establish constater définir

ascetic /əˈsɛtɪk/ adj
related to ascetics ascétique

ascetic /əˈsɛtɪk/ n
devotee to the practice of self-denial ascète

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
the principles and practices of an ascetic ascèse ascétisme

ascomycete n
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota ascomycète

ascorbic acid n
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆ acide ascorbique

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
attribute a book, etc attribuer
attribute a cause or characteristic attribuer imputer prêter

ascription n
act of ascribing a quality to someone or something attribution

ascus n
a sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi asque

asemantic adj
not conveying or involving meaning asémantique

asepsis n
process of removing such organisms asepsie
state of being free from sepsis asepsie

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
having no interest in sex asexuel
without sexual action asexuel asexué
having no distinct sex asexuel asexué

asexual reproduction n
form of reproduction that involves neither meiosis nor fusion of gametes multiplication asexuée

asexuality n
state of not experiencing sexual attraction asexualité

asexually adv
in an asexual manner; without having sex asexuellement

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
solid remains of a fire cendre
ae ligature e dans l'a
wood frêne

ash blonde adj
very pale blond / very pale blonde blond cendré

ash blonde n
grey pale blond / grey pale blonde blond cendré

ash tree n
Fraxinus tree frêne

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
feeling shame or guilt honteux

ashcan n
container for ashes cendrier poubelle

ashen /ˈæʃ.ɪn/ adj
ash-colored; pale cendreux cendré
made of ash-wood cendreux
of or resembling ashes cendré

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ n
masonry making use of such blocks pierre de taille

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
receptacle for ashes cendrier

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
to or on one side à côté

aside /əˈsaɪd/ n
an incidental remark made quietly en passant

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment asinin stupide
of or relating to a donkey asinin

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
make a request demander
request an answer demander poser

ask for v
request demander

ask for it v
provoke an unwanted action chercher la merde le chercher

ask out v
invite [[demander]] [[de]] [[sortir]]

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
of look: with disapproval avec méfiance de travers

askew /əˈskjuː/ adj
turned or twisted to one side de guingois de travers de traviole incliné oblique penché

asleep adj
in a state of sleep endormi

asocial /eɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/ adj
not social or sociable asocial

asparagine n
nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃ asparagine

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
asparagus plant asperge
asparagus shoots (food) asperge

aspartic adj
of or pertaining to aspartic acid aspartique

aspartic acid n
a nonessential amino acid acide aspartique

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ n
the way something appears aspect
quality of a verb aspect

aspect-oriented adj
computer program with different sub-systems appear to add themselves to the main business logic without that logic having to include them manually orienté aspect

aspectual adj
of or pertaining to grammatical aspect aspectuel

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus tremble

aspergillus /ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/ n
any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic aspergille

asperity /əˈspɛɹɪti/ /əˈspɛɹɪɾi/ n
something that is harsh and hard to endure aspérité

aspermia n
a form of infertility aspermie

aspermous adj
lacking seeds asperme

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
asphalt concrete asphalte
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid asphalte

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
plant of the genus Asphodelus asphodèle

asphyxia n
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide asphyxie

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
dish aspic

aspie n
someone with Asperger's Syndrome Aspie

aspirant /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
someone who aspires to high office, etc. aspirant

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ n
linguistics: puff of air aspiration

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ v
to draw into one's lungs inhaler inspirer
to remove a liquid or gas by suction aspirer pomper

aspirated adj
pronounced with an audible breath aspiré

aspirated h /ˈæspəɹeɪtəd eɪtʃ/ n
in the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which does not allow liaison with a preceding consonant h aspiré

aspiration /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
hope or ambition aspiration
burst of air that follows the release of some consonants aspiration
action of aspirating aspiration

aspirator n
pump which draws gas through a liquid aspirateur

aspirin /ˈæspɹɪn/ n
analgesic drug aspirine

asplenia n
absence of normal spleen function asplénie

asporulated adj
asporulé

ass /æs/ n
âne
stupid person âne idiot imbécile
buttocks cul
vulgar slang:sex cul fesse

ass-licker n
one who succumbs to authority lèche-cul cire-pompes lèche-bottes

assail v
to attack violently assaillir

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally agresseur assaillant

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person assassin
any ruthless killer assassin
member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group assassin

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
to murder by sudden or obscure attack assassiner

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
murder for political reasons or personal gain assassinat

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ n
a violent onset or attack assaut

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ v
to attack, threaten or harass attaquer agresser

assault rifle n
a rifle fusil d'assaut

assay /ˈæseɪ/ n
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something dosage essai

assay /ˈæseɪ/ v
to analyze (a metal, compound) analyser

asscheek /ˈæstʃik/ n
slang for a buttock fesse

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip sagaie zagaie

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
to gather as a group rassembler assembler réunir
to put together assembler rassembler

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ n
program that converts assembly language to machine code assembleur

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
congregation of people assemblée rassemblement

assembly language n
programming language langage d'assemblage

assembly line n
system of workers and machinery in a series ligne de montage

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
agreement, act of agreeing assentiment

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
to agree to, give approval to assentir

assert /əˈsɜɹt/ /əˈsɜːt/ v
To affirm affirmer
To maintain; to defend asseoir

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ n
affirmation; statement asserted assertion confirmation

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
boldly self-assured assertif assuré

assertiveness n
the quality of being self-assured assertivité

assess /əˈsɛs/ v
to determine the value of évaluer estimer
to give or charge with infliger

assessment n
act of assessing a tax évaluation
appraisal estimation évaluation

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ n
a specialist who assists the court in determining a matter appréciateur appréciatrice assesseur assesseure assesseuse
one who assesses a project for cost evaluation estimateur estimatrice
one who assesses a property évaluateur évaluatrice
tax assessor contrôleur contrôleure contrôleuse répartiteur répartitrice

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
something or someone of any value actif atout avoir

assets /ˈæsets/ n
any property or object of value that one possesses actif

assfuck v
to engage in anal intercourse enculer

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
anus trou du cul
mean or rude person trou du cul connard

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
hard-working, diligent assidu

assiduously adv
in an assiduous manner assidûment

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
computing: to assign a value to a variable assigner
to allot or give something as a task assigner
to attribute or sort something into categories assigner attribuer
to designate or set apart something for some purpose désigner

assignee n
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred cessionnaire

assignment n
Typically a task given to students devoir
document that effects this transfer acte de cession
operation(s) that assign a value to a variable affectation
transfer cession

assignor n
maker of an assignment cédant

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
to absorb a group of people into a community assimiler
to compare something to another similar one assimiler
to incorporate nutrients into the body after digestion assimiler absorber
to incorporate or absorb knowledge into the mind assimiler digérer

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n
phonology: sound change process assimilation

assist /əˈsɪst/ n
statistical recognition of making a pass passe décisive

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
help assister aider

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
aid; help; the act or result of assisting assistance

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n
person who assists assistant aide auxiliaire

associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
to spend time socially fréquenter

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
group of persons associated for a common purpose association
OOP association

association football n
soccer football soccer

associative /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
algebraic property of an operator associatif

associative array n
An array-like data structure dictionnaire table d'association tableau associatif

associativity n
condition of being associative associativité

assorted adj
composed of different kinds assorti connexe différent divers

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
collection of varying but related items assortiment

assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ v
mitigate, relieve apaiser assouvir soulager
pacify apaiser calmer

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
adopt an idea adopter prendre
take on a position assumer
to suppose to be true supposer présupposer présumer

assumed adj
supposed or presumed censé

assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven assomption
taking of a person up into heaven assomption
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself assomption
supposition supposition
the minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism proposition prémisse
thing supposed supposition hypothèse

assurance /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ n
excess of boldness culot
insurance assurance
firmness of mind assurance
the state of being assured assurance

assure /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something assurer
to reassure rassurer

asswipe /ˈæswaɪp/ n
Something used to wipe one's anus after defecation PQ papier cul torche-cul
dishonest periodical torche-cul
vulgar: annoying or worthless person peigne-cul

astaciculture n
astaciculture

astasia n
astasie

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ n
the chemical element astate

aster /ˈæstə(ɹ)/ n
plant aster

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
symbol used to highlight words or sentences astérisque

asterism /ˈastəɹɪzəm/ n
a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals astérisme
typographical symbol astérisme
constellation astérisme constellation

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
astronomy astéroïde

asteroid belt pn
region of the solar system ceinture d’astéroïdes

asteroidal adj
pertaining to an asteroid astéroïdal

asthenia n
loss of strength asthénie

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ n
the zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere asthénosphère

asthma /ˈæsmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
chronic respiratory disease asthme

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
having the characteristics of asthma asthmatique

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ n
person who suffers from asthma asthmatique

astigmatic adj
suffering from astigmatism astigmate

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
disorder of the vision astigmatisme

astonish /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
to surprise, astound, flabbergast étonner surprendre

astonished adj
amazed abasourdi stupéfié

astonishing adj
causing astonishment étonnant

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
amazement, great surprise étonnement

astound v
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle stupéfier ébahir épater étonner

astounding adj
that astounds impressionnant

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ adj
relating to or resembling the stars astral

astride adv
with one’s legs on either side à califourchon

astride preposition
with one’s legs on either side of à califourchon sur

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ n
substance which draws tissue together astringence

astrobiology n
exobiology astrobiologie

astrobleme /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/ /ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ n
pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet astroblème

astroid n
hypocycloid with four cusps astroïde

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astronomical and navigational instrument astrolabe

astrologer n
one who studies astrology astrologue

astrological adj
pertaining to astrology astrologique

astrological sign n
sign that is used as the basis of astrology signe du Zodiaque signe

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
star divination astrologie

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ n
branch of astronomy astrométrie

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose|cosmonaut astronaute

astronautic adj
of or pertaining to astronautics astronautique astronaval

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
one who studies astronomy astronome

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to astronomy astronomique
very large astronomique

astronomical unit n
measure of distance unité astronomique

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere astronomie

astrophotographer n
astrophotographe

astrophotography n
celestial objects photography astrophotographie

astrophysical adj
of or pertaining to astrophysics astrophysique

astrophysicist n
one who studies astrophysics astrophysicien astrophysicienne

astrophysics n
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics astrophysique

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage astucieux avisé sagace

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
into separate parts en morceaux

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
mental asylum asile psychiatrique
place of safety asile

asylum seeker n
one who seeks asylum demandeur d'asile demandeuse d'asile

asymmetric adj
not symmetric asymétrique

asymmetric warfare n
conflict between belligerents of different strengths guerre asymétrique

asymmetrical adj
not symmetrical asymétrique

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
lack of symmetry or proportion asymétrie

asymptomatic adj
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease asymptomatique

asymptote n
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely asymptote

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity asymptotique

asymptotically adv
(analysis) in an asymptotical manner, in the way of an asymptote asymptotiquement

asynchronically adv
asynchroniquement

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
not synchronous asynchrone

asynchronous transfer mode n
broadband voice and data technology with quality of service transmission for sending and receiving data ATM mode de transfert asynchrone

asynchrony n
asynchrony asynchronisme

asyndeton n
rhetoric scheme asyndète

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
in or very near a particular place en à
indicating time à
denoting a price à
in the direction of à

at a glance
on cursory examination à première vue à vue de nez

at a loss
below the cost or price of purchase à perte
not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability complètement perdu perdu

at a push
not later than au plus tard

at a time
in a continuous period à la fois

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
at all du tout

at all costs
sparing no effort coûte que coûte à tout prix

at any rate
in any case en tout cas en tout état de cause

at bay
cornered aux abois
unable to come closer à distance

at best
in the most favorable of conditions au mieux

at cost
at the original price à prix coûtant

at death's door
about to die aux portes de la mort à l'agonie

at ease
free of anxiety à l'aise

at fault
deserving of blame en tort

at first
initially; at the start d'abord

at first blush
upon first impression or consideration au premier abord de prime abord à première vue

at first glance
after only a superficial examination or review au premier abord à première vue de prime abord à vue de nez

at gunpoint
under coercion by someone with a firearm au bout du fusil

at hand
currently receiving attention concerné
near; soon; approaching; imminent proche
within easy reach; nearby sous la main

at home
Comfortable à l'aise
In one's place of residence à la maison chez soi

at large
in general dans son ensemble en général

at last
after a long time; eventually enfin
in the end; finally; ultimately à la fin

at least
anyway du moins
at a lower limit au moins au minimum

at length
finally enfin
for a long time longuement

at loggerheads
(figuratively) unable to agree; opposing comme chien et chat diamétralement opposés

at most
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit au plus tout au plus

at night adv
during the night la nuit de nuit

at odds
in disagreement; conflicting en conflit

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
at the same time à la fois en même temps
immediately aussitôt immédiatement tout de suite

at one's fingertips
readily available sur le bout des doigts

at pains
making careful effort faire tout son possible

at random
randomly aléatoirement au hasard

at risk
In a condition marked by a high level of risk en danger

at school
at one's school à l'école

at sea
at the ocean or sea en mer
in a state of confusion or bewilderment noyé

at sign n
name of the symbol @ arobase arrobe

at sixes and sevens
in a state of dispute or disagreement ne pas être sur la même longueur d'ondes

at stake
at issue, at risk en jeu

at that
in addition aussi avec ça

at the earliest
not sooner than au plus tôt

at the end of one's rope
Having no more options au bout du rouleau

at the end of one's tether
At the limit of one’s patience au bout du rouleau

at the end of the day
in summary; ultimately en fin de compte

at the expense of preposition
by taking away from au détriment de au préjudice de aux dépens de aux frais de

at the feet of preposition
very devoted to aux pieds de idolâtre de obnubilé par subjugué par tout dévoué à
very near to dans le droit fil de de l'atelier de de l'école de de la filiation de de la suite de du lignage de

at the hands of preposition
by the actions of aux mains de

at the latest
not later than au plus tard

at the mercy of
defenseless against à la merci de

at the moment
right now actuellement en ce moment pour l'instant pour le moment

at the same time
on the other hand d'un autre côté
simultaneously simultanément dans le même temps

at the time
at the time referred to in the past à l'époque

at the top of one's lungs
very loudly à pleins poumons

at the top of one's voice
very loudly du haut de sa tête à tue-tête

at the wheel
Driving a vehicle au volant

at work
at one's workplace au travail à pied d’œuvre
in the process of doing work au travail

at worst
if the worst possible alternative happens au pire

at your service
way of introduction pour vous servir à votre service

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
title ataman

ataractic n
tranquilizer tranquillisant

ataraxia n
ataraxia ataraxie

atavism /ˈætəˌvɪzəm/ n
reappearance of an ancestral characteristic atavisme

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations atavique
of a throwback atavique

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ n
lack of coordination ataxie

atelier /æ.təlˈjeɪ/ n
studio atelier studio

atelophobia /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ n
fear of imperfection atélophobie

atemporal adj
unaffected by time atemporel

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist) athéisme
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs) athéisme

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
a person who believes that no deities exist athée
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist athée athéiste

atheistic adj
relating to atheists athée

atheophobia n
fear or hatred of atheists athéophobie

athermochroic adj
athermochroïque

atheroma n
abnormal fatty deposit athérome

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ n
clogging or hardening of blood vessels caused by plaques athérosclérose

atherosclerotic adj
of or pertaining to atherosclerosis athérosclérosique

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
participant in one of several sporting activities athlète
exceptionally physically fit person athlète
person who actively participates in physical sports athlète sportif sportive

athlete's foot n
fungal infection pied d’athlète

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape athlétique
having to do with athletes athlétique sportif

athletically adv
in an athletic manner athlétiquement

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
physical activities athlétisme

athoracic adj
athoracique

athrepsia n
athrepsie

athreptic adj
athrepsique

athwart /əˈθwɔː(ɹ)t/ adv
From side to side, across d'un coté à l'autre à travers

atimy n
disgrace atimie

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
bound collection of maps atlas
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck atlas
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject atlas

atloidean adj
atloïdien

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
gases surrounding the Earth atmosphère
a unit of measurement for pressure atmosphère
air in a particular place atmosphère
mood or feeling ambiance atmosphère

atmospheric adj
relating to the atmosphere atmosphérique

atmospheric pressure n
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere pression atmosphérique

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
island atoll

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties atome
historical: theoretical particle of matter atome
smallest indivisible constituent atome

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes atomique
of, or relating to atoms atomique
unable to be split atomique indivisible
computing: guaranteed to either complete fully, or not at all atomique indivisible

atomic bomb n
nuclear weapon bombe atomique

atomic clock n
reference clock horloge atomique

atomic energy n
energy released by an atom énergie atomique

atomic mass n
mass of an atom masse atomique

atomic nucleus n
nucleus of an atom noyau atomique

atomic number n
number of protons numéro atomique nombre atomique

atomic weight n
former terms for relative atomic mass [[poids]] [[atomique]]
term used to represent the mean atomic mass of an element in nature [[masse atomique]] [[relative]] [[poids]] [[atomique]] masse atomique

atomicity n
quality or state of being atomic atomicité

atomizer n
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray atomiseur

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
lacking a tonal center or key (music) atonal

atonality n
a style of music atonalité

atonement n
amends to restore a damaged relationship propitiation
reconciliation of God and mankind expiation réconciliation réparation

atopic adj
characterised by atopy atopique

atopic dermatitis n
skin disease dermatite atopique

atrial adj
Of, or pertaining to an atrium atrial

atrial fibrillation n
Cardiac arrhythmia fibrillation atriale fibrillation auriculaire

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
one of two upper chambers of the heart oreillette atrium
square hall lit from above atrium
body cavity atrium

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous atroce
offensive, heinous atroce
very bad atroce

atrocity n
extremely cruel act atrocité

atrophic adj
pertaining to atrophy atrophique

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
reduced functionality atrophie

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ v
wither atrophier

atropine /æ-tɹo-pin/ n
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade atropine

attaboy /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ interjection
Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or a man bon gars

attach /əˈtætʃ/ v
to fasten, to join to attacher

attachable adj
able to be attached attachable

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
file sent along with an email pièce jointe
strong bonding towards or with attachement

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
diplomatic officer attaché

attack /əˈ.tæk/ n
attempt to cause damage or injury attaque
offense of a battle attaque

attack /əˈ.tæk/ v
to aggressively challenge with words attaquer apostropher invectiver
to apply violent force attaquer
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point attaquer

attack is the best form of defence proverb
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting l'attaque est la meilleure défense la meilleure défense, c'est l'attaque

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
to accomplish; to achieve atteindre

attainable adj
Able to be achieved, accomplished or obtained atteignable réalisable

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
attack attentat
the action of trying at something tentative

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
to try essayer tenter

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
to be present at assister présent

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
the state of attending présence

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ n
one who attends attendant attendante

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
military command garde à vous

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
mental focus attention
state of alertness in the standing position attention
attention
romantic interest attention attentions

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
developmental disorder TDAH trouble du déficit de l'attention avec hyperactivité

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
paying attention attentif

attentively adv
in an attentive manner attentivement

attenuation n
a gradual diminishing in the strength atténuation

attestation /ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
something which bears witness, confirms or authenticates attestation
linguistics: appearance in records attestation

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records attesté

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof grenier mansarde combles

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
disposition or state of mind attitude état d'esprit
position of the body or way of carrying oneself posture attitude

atto- prefix
unit of measure atto-

attoampere n
10-18 amperes attoampère

attogram n
10-18 grams attogramme

attometre n
10-18 metres attomètre

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
lawyer avocat avocate juriste

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
pull without touching attirer

attract attention v
attract attention attirer l'attention se faire remarquer

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ n
feeling of being attracted attirance
tendency to attract attraction
something which attracts attraction

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
having the power of charming attractif attrayant sympathique
having the quality of attracting by inherent force attractif

attractiveness n
state of being attractive or engaging attractivité attrait

attributable adj
capable of being attributed attribuable

attribute /æˈtɹɪbjut/ /æˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ n
characteristic or quality attribut
computing: the applicable option selection attribut
grammar: word qualifying a noun épithète déterminant

attribute /æˈtɹɪbjut/ /æˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ v
to associate ownership or authorship with attribuer

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
of, or being an attributive attributif attributive
having the nature of an attribute attributif attributive

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ n
a word or phrase that modifies a noun and is part of the noun's noun phrase épithète

attributive adjective n
adjective that describes only an attribute épithète

attributive noun n
noun that modifies another noun attributively nom épithète

attrition [əˈtɹɪʃən] n
wearing by friction usure

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ v
to bring into harmony or accord accorder
to bring into musical accord accorder
to tune an instrument accorder

atychiphobia n
the fear of failure atychiphobie

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
not conforming to the norm atypique

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
au contraire

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family fille au pair

au revoir /ˌoʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌəʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑː/ interjection
au revoir

aubade /oʊˈbɑːd/ n
morning love song aubade
song or poem greeting dawn aubade

auburn /ˈɔ.bɚn/ adj
reddish-brown auburn roux

auburn /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
reddish-brown roux

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
public sales event vente aux enchères enchères

auctioneer n
one who conducts an auction commissaire-priseur

auctorial adj
auctorial

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
showing willingness to take bold risks audacieux

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
fearless daring audace culot
insolent boldness audace culot toupet

audible /ˈɔːdɪbl̩/ adj
able to be heard audible

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
formal meeting with a dignitary audience
group of people seeing a performance public auditoire assistance
readership of a written publication lectorat

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ adj
focused on audible sound audio

audio cassette n
cassette for recorded sound cassette audio

audio frequency n
frequency of audible sound waves audiofréquence

audio guide n
form of apparatus audioguide

audio- prefix
related to sound audio-

audiobook n
audiobook livre audio livre sonore

audiologist n
doctor of audiology audiologiste

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
study of hearing and hearing defects audiologie

audiovisual /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisual audiovisuel

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ n
examination in general inspection
independent review audit

audition n
sense of hearing audition
performance by an aspiring performer audition

audition v
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition auditionner

auditor n
one who audits bookkeeping accounts auditeur auditrice

auditorium n
a large room for public meetings or performances amphi
the space where the audience is located salle

auditory adj
of or pertaining to hearing auditif auditoire

auditory n
an assembly of hearers; an audience auditoire
an auditorium auditoire

augend /ˈɔdʒɛnd/ n
A quantity to which another is added cumulande

auger n
carpenter's tool tarière tarière à trépan

augite n
mineral augite

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ n
grammar: prefix indicating past tense of verb augment

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
to become greater accroître agrandir
to increase an interval by a half step [[augmenter]] [[l']][[intervalle]]
to increase, make larger or supplement augmenter
to slow the tempo or meter élargir le mouvement

augmentation n
in heraldry: a particular mark of honour augmentie

augmentative adj
growing, enlarging, increasing augmentatif

augmentative n
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority augmentatif

augmented reality n
merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image réalité augmentée

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences augure

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events augurer

augury n
divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals augure
an omen or prediction; a foreboding augure

auk /ɔːk/ n
seabird of the family Alcidae pingouin

auletris n
courtesan flute-player aulétride

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law tante tatie

auntie /ˈæn.ti/ n
Diminutive of aunt tantine tata tatie

aura /ˈɔːɹə/ n
An invisible force surrounding a living creature. aura

aural /ˈaʊɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
of or pertaining to sound auditif
of or pertaining to the ear auriculaire

aureola n
luminous cloud auréole

aureole n
circle of light or halo around the head of a deity auréole

auricular n
little finger auriculaire

auriculiform adj
auriculiforme

auride n
anion of gold aurure

auriferous adj
containing gold aurifère

aurific adj
aurifique

auriform adj
auriforme

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
Bos primigenius aurochs

aurora /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
atmospheric phenomenon aurore polaire

auscultate v
to practice auscultation ausculter

auscultation n
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device auscultation

auscultatory adj
auscultateur

auspice /ˈɑspɪs/ /ˈɔspɪs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/ n
omen auspice
patronage auspices

auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
indicating future success de bon augure faste propice

auspiciously adv
in an auspicious way sous les meilleurs auspices

austenitic adj
of or pertaining to austenite austénitique

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
severity of manners or life austérité
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes austérité
austérité
sourness and harshness to the taste austérité

austral adj
Of, relating to, or coming from the south austral

austral n
currency austral

autarchy n
condition of absolute power autarchie

autarky n
state of personal self-sufficiency autarcie

autecology n
one of two broad subdivisions of ecology autécologie

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
of undisputed origin authentique
conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief authentique

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
To prove authentic authentifier

authentication n
proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network authentification

authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ n
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original authenticité

authigenic adj
from the source in which it is found authigène

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
originator or creator of a work auteur auteure

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
to create a work as its author créer écrire

authoress n
female author auteure écrivaine

authoritarian adj
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority autoritaire
characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial autoritaire
tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority autoritaire

authoritarianism n
authoritarian form of government autoritarisme

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
power to enforce rules or give orders autorité
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject autorité
persons in command; specifically, government autorité

authorization n
act of authorizing autorisation

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
to grant power or permission autoriser
to permit autoriser

authorized adj
autorisé

authorship n
quality or state of being an author paternité

autism /ˈɔːtɪz.əm/ n
neurological disorder autisme

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
person with autism autiste

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
having or pertaining to autism autiste autistique

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ n
person who has autism autiste

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ n
public execution by burning at the stake autodafé

auto mechanic n
person garagiste

auto racing n
sport course automobile

auto show /ˈɔɾowˈʃow/ n
salon automobile

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
automatic auto-
regarding oneself auto-
relating to cars or the driving of cars auto-

autoantibody n
autoanticorps

autobiography n
biography of oneself autobiographie

autoboxing n
automatic boxing autoboxing

autocatalytic adj
catalyzed by one of its own products autocatalytique

autocategorization n
automatic categorization autocatégorisation

autocategorize v
to automatically categorize autocatégoriser

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
a self-governing church autocéphale

autocephaly /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ n
the organisational independence of a church autocéphalie

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
native to the place where found autochtone

autoclassify v
to automatically classify autoclassifier

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
sterilized heating vessel autoclave

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ v
sterilize in an autoclave autoclaver

autocompletion n
a software feature autocomplétion

autocorrelation n
statistics, signal processing: the cross-correlation of a signal with itself autocorrélation

autocracy n
form of government autocratie

autocrat n
ruler with absolute power autocrate

autocratic adj
of or pertaining to autocracy or an autocrat autocratique

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
a self-taught person autodidacte

autodidacticism n
self-education; self-directed learning autodidaxie

autoerotic /ˈɔːtəʊ.ɘɹɒt.ɪk/ adj
masturbatory autoérotique

autofellatio n
Oral stimulation of one's own penis autofellation

autofictional adj
autofictionnel

autoformat v
autoformater

autogamy n
self-fertilization autogamie

autoglossonym n
The name of a language in that language autoglossonyme autoglottonyme

autograph adj
hand-written manuscript autographe

autograph n
hand-written manuscript autographe
signature autographe signature

autograph v
to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book dédicacer signer

autoharp n
instrument autoharpe

autoimmune adj
of or pertaining to autoimmunity auto-immun

autoloading n
autochargement

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
of a phrase, describing itself autologique

autolysis n
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes autolyse

automagical adj
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic automagique

automagically adv
automatically automagiquement

automate /ˈɔtoʊˌmeɪt/ v
to replace or enhance human labor with machines automatiser

automated adj
Made automatic automatisé

automated teller machine n
banking distributeur automatique de billets guichet automatique bancaire

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
capable of operating without external control automatique
describing a firearm which fires continuously automatique
acting without conscious thought automatique

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ n
A semi-automatic pistol semi-automatique

automatic transmission n
a mechanical transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to speed and/or load boite de vitesses automatique

automation n
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system automatisation robotisation

automatism /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ n
acting automatically automatisme

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
formal system automate
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions automate
toy in the form of a mechanical figure automate
person who acts like a machine or robot automate

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
passenger vehicle automobile voiture char auto

automorphic number n
number whose square ends in itself nombre automorphe

automotive adj
having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling automobile
of, or relating to motor vehicles automobile

autonepiophilia /ˈɔː.təʊ/ n
Paraphilic infantilism autonépiophilie

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
self-governing autonome

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
self-government autonomie
capacity for individual decision autonomie

autonym n
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language autonyme

autopatrolled adj
automatically checked autopatrouillé

autopilot n
guiding system pilote automatique

autoplasty n
process greffe

autopoiesis n
autopoïèse

autopsy /ˈɔˌtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːˌtɒpsiː/ n
a dissection performed on a cadaver autopsie

autoregulation n
process by which an inhibitory feedback counteracts change autorégulation

autotelic adj
containing its own meaning or purpose autotélique
deriving meaning and purpose from within autotélique
not motivated by anything beyond itself autotélique

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
invertebrate self-defense mechanism autotomie

autotransfusion n
blood transfusion in which a person receives their own blood auto-transfusion autotransfusion

autotrophy n
synthesis of food from inorganic substances autotrophie

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
season automne

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
of or relating to autumn automnal

autumnal equinox n
moment équinoxe d'automne

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ adj
relating to an auxiliary verb auxiliaire

auxiliary language n
auxiliary language langue auxiliaire

auxiliary verb n
a helping verb verbe auxiliaire auxiliaire

auxinic adj
auxinique

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
to be of service to servir
to turn to the advantage of profiter saisir

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
the quality of being available disponibilité

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
capable of being used disponible
readily obtainable disponible accessible

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
large sliding mass of snow and ice avalanche
fall of earth, rocks, etc. avalanche
sudden descent or influx avalanche

avania /avəˈniːə/ n
fee imposed by Ottomans avanie

avant-garde /æˈvãt.ɡɑː(ɹ)d/ n
group of people promoting new concepts avant-garde
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force avant-garde

avant-gardism n
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde avant-gardisme

avant-gardist n
a person who is avant-garde or espouses avant-garde points of view avant-gardiste

avant-guard n
advanced body of an army avant-garde
new and (usually) experimental avant-garde

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
excessive or inordinate desire of gain avarice

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
actuated by avarice avare

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑ/ n
A digital representation of a person or being avatar emblème symbole
The earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu avatar incarnation
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification avatar matérialisation personnification

avenge v
to take vengeance for venger

avenger n
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood vengeur vengeresse

aveniform adj
avéniforme

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnju/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
broad street avenue

aver /ˈeɪvə/ v
to assert the truth of, to affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner affirmer

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
constituting or relating to the average moyen

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
arithmetic mean moyenne

averagely adv
in an average manner moyennement

averrable adj
avérable

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
fixed dislike aversion

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
to ward off prévenir

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
of birds aviaire

avian influenza n
strain of influenza grippe aviaire

aviary /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
confinement for keeping birds volière

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
art or science of flying aviation

aviator n
aircraft pilot aviateur aviatrice

aviatrix /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tɹɪks/ n
aviatrice

avicultural adj
avicole

aviculture n
bird breeding aviculture

aviculturist n
person who keeps and rears birds aviculteur avicultrice

avid /ævɪd/ adj
enthusiastic; passionate avide

avitaminosis n
vitamin deficiency avitaminose

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ adj
Avocado-coloured avocat

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
colour avocat
fruit avocat avocatier
tree avocatier avocat

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
bird avocette

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
to keep away from éviter fuir

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
to evade or shun fuir comme la peste

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped évitable

avoidance n
The act of avoiding or shunning évitement

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
declare openly avouer confesser

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ adj
in the manner of an uncle avunculaire
kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant gentil

avunculicide n
avunculicide

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
intransitive: to watch guetter
to serve servir
transitive: to expect s'attendre à
transitive: to wait for attendre
intransitive, to stay in waiting attendre

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
conscious éveillé réveillé

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
to cause someone to stop sleeping réveiller éveiller
to gain consciousness réveiller

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
intransitive: to stop sleeping se réveiller
transitive: to cause to become awake réveiller

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
the act of awaking réveil

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
trophy or medal prix médaille trophé

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
to give by judicial determination accorder décerner

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
having knowledge of something conscient au courant

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
the state of consciousness conscience
the state or quality of being aware of something connaissance

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
from a place; hence loin

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
lost in thought dans la lune

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
feeling of amazement admiration
feeling of fear and reverence crainte révérence

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
causing awe or terror impressionnant terrifiant
excellent, exciting magnifique formidable génial

awesomeness /ˈɔːsəmnəs/ n
quality or state of being awesome génialité

awful /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
oppressing with fear; appalling; terrible horrible terrible épouvantable

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ adv
For some time; for a short time un instant un moment un peu

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands maladroit
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing embarrassant
perverse; adverse; untoward inconvenant

awkwardness n
the state or quality of being awkward maladresse

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
pointed instrument alêne alène

awm n
aime

awn /ɔːn/ n
the bristle or beard of certain plants barbe

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
a rooflike cover marquise auvent

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adv
obliquely, crookedly; askew de guingois de travers

axe /æks/ n
instrument gratte
rejection couperet
tool hache cognée
weapon hache

axial /ˈæksi.əl/ adj
belonging to the axis of the body axial
botany: in the same direction as the axis axial
of or pertaining to an axis axial

axil /ˈæk.sɪl/ n
angle or point of divergence aisselle

axilla /ækˈsɪlə/ n
armpit aisselle

axillary adj
of or pertaining to the axilla axillaire

axino n
particle axino

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
mathematics: fundamental assumption axiome
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth axiome
established principle in art or science axiome

axiom of choice n
axiom of choice axiome du choix

axiomatic adj
evident without proof or argument axiomatique
of or pertaining to an axiom axiomatique

axiomatize v
to establish a set of axioms that describe or govern certain phenomena axiomatiser

axion n
hypothetical subatomic particle axion

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
basis of space or part of graph axe
geometry: imaginary line axe

axis of evil n
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction axe du mal

axis of symmetry n
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric axe de symétrie

axisymmetric adj
exhibiting symmetry around an axis axisymétrique

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
an axis axe
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel essieu
a transverse bar or shaft essieu

axletree n
A rod connecting the opposite wheels of a carriage essieu

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
endangered salamander axolotl

axon n
a nerve fibre axone

axonometric adj
axonométrique

ayah /aɪə/ n
A verse in the Quran. aya

ayatollah n
a religious leader ayatollah

aye /aɪ/ /eɪ/ interjection
yes oui

aye aye, sir phraseologicalUnit
nautical - I hear, understand and will comply bien commandant

aye-aye /ˈʌɪˌʌɪ/ n
nocturnal quadruped aye-aye

azalea n
plant azalée

azeotrope n
mixture of two substances non-separable by normal distillation azéotrope

azeotropic adj
azéotropique

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
an arc of the horizon azimut
quadrant of an azimuth circle azimut

azimuthal /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ adj
Of or pertaining to the azimuth azimutal

azobenzene n
diphenyl diazene azobenzène

azoic adj
anterior to the existence of animal life azoïque

azopolymer n
azopolymère

azuki bean n
bean haricot azuki haricot rouge du Japon
plant haricot azuki haricot rouge du Japon

azure /ˈæɪʒə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms azur
sky-blue coloured azur

azure /ˈæɪʒə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
colour of the sky azur
blue colour on a coat of arms azur
the blue sky azur

açai /ɑː.sɑːˈiː/ n
South American palms of the genus Euterpe palmier pinot pinot wasséï
fruit açaï

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
bleating of sheep bêlement

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
to make the cry of sheep bêler

baba au rhum n
rum-soaked cake baba au rhum

babbittry n
narrow minded materialism matérialisme petit-bourgeois

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
idle talk babillage bavardage
inarticulate speech charabia galimatias jargon
the sound of flowing water murmure babil

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
to make a continuous murmuring noise babiller murmurer susurrer
to talk much bavarder jacasser papoter caqueter jaboter
to utter words indistinctly jargonner marmonner marmotter

babbler [ˈbæb(ə)lə(ɹ)] n
someone who babbles babillard babillarde

babbling n
sounds produced by infant during the babbling period balbutiement

babesiosis n
parasitic disease babésiose piroplasmose

babiroussa n
hoglike quadruped babiroussa

babirusa n
a member of the genus Babyrousa babiroussa

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
primate babouin

babouche n
Turkish or oriental slipper babouche

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ adj
intended for babies pour bébé
of a child petit
of an animal petit

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive beau belle
immature or infantile person bébé
pet project bébé
lastborn of a family benjamin benjamine
term of endearment bébé chou
very young human being bébé nourrisson
young animal bébé petit

baby boom n
any increase in the birth rate babyboom
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964) babyboom

baby boomer n
person born after Second World War bébé-boumeur bébé-boumeuse

baby bottle n
bottle with a teat biberon

baby boy n
very young male human being bébé

baby doll n
doll poupon
night-dress nuisette

baby food n
food designed for babies panade

baby grand n
small grand piano crapaud

baby monitor n
Intercom system babyphone

baby of the family n
youngest member of an immediate family benjamin benjamine

baby shower n
a party celebrating the pending or recent birth of a child baby shower fête prénatale

baby talk n
form of speech used when talking to babies langage enfantin mamanais

babyish adj
like a baby bébête

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
baby or child caretaker baby-sitter bonne d’enfant gardienne d’enfant

babysitting n
work of a babysitter babysitting

baccarat /ˈbækəɹæt/ n
card game baccara

bacchic adj
of or relating to Bacchus bachique

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
bachelor's degree licence
unmarried man célibataire

bachelor party n
party enterrement de vie de garçon enterrement de vie de jeune garçon

bachelorette /batʃələˈɹɛt/ /ˌbætʃləˈɹɛt/ n
unmarried woman célibataire demoiselle
very small single room apartment chambre de bonne studio

bachelorette party n
bachelorette party enterrement de vie de jeune fille

bachelorhood n
the condition of being a bachelor célibat

bacilliform adj
shaped like a bacillus; rod-shaped bacilliforme

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus bacille

back /bæk/ adj
far from the main area écarté
phonetics: produced in the back of the mouth postérieur

back /bæk/ adv
to or in a previous condition or place de retour

back /bæk/ n
a position behind most players on the team arrière
that which is farthest away from the front fond arrière
the part of something that goes last fin
the rear of body dos
the edge of a book which is bound dos
the reverse side revers derrière

back /bæk/ v
to go in the reverse direction reculer arrière
to support soutenir

back and forth adv
from one place to another and back again aller-retour va-et-vient

back and forth n
movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position va-et-vient

back away v
to retreat keeping the attention on front faire marche arrière reculer

back cover n
cover on the opposite side of the front cover dos quatrième de couv' quatrième de couverture

back end n
computing: part of a system that is farthest from the user arrière-plan back-end

back fire n
controlled fire contre-feu

back matter n
parts of a book that appear after the text posttexte

back scrubber n
utensil for scrubbing the back while bathing lave-dos

back seat n
seat siège arrière

back to nature adj
turning away from urban environs and attitudes retour à la nature

back to square one adj
located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure de retour à la case départ

back to square one adv
back to the start, as after a dead-end or failure Gros-Jean comme devant de retour à la case départ

back to the wall n
very difficult situation dos au mur

back up v
To copy as a security measure sauvegarde sauvegarder
To move a vehicle backwards faire marche arrière reculer
To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so reculer

back vowel n
Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth voyelle postérieure

back-formation n
linguistic process dérivation inverse dérivation régressive rétroformation

back-of-the-envelope adj
dos d'une enveloppe

back-to-back /ˌbæk.təˈbæk/ adj
with one's back facing somebody else's back dos à dos

back-to-back /ˌbæk.təˈbæk/ adv
with back facing somebody else's back dos à dos

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
mal au dos

backbencher n
member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank député de l'arrière-ban député sans portefeuille députée sans portefeuille simple député

backbite v
to make defamatory statements about another calomnier diffamer salir

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure épine dorsale
courage, fortitude, or strength courage
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord épine dorsale colonne vertébrale rachis

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ n
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage décor toile de fond
background of a historical event contexte

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
fail avoir l'effet inverse se retourner contre

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ n
an act of rotating your body salto arrière

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
board game backgammon

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
activity not visible to the user en arrière-plan tâche de fond
computer background fond d'écran
less important feature fond arrière-plan
part of picture arrière-plan
relevant information antécédents historique
social heritage origine passé

background music n
music in a film, video game or other medium musique de fond musique de fosse
music played in a public space musique d'ambiance

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
stroke in tennis revers

backheel n
soccer talonnade

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ n
a multi-purpose tractor pelleteuse rétrocaveuse
a piece of excavating equipment rétrocaveuse tractopelle

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts jeu
violent or abrubt reaction retour de bâton

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
A light attached to an LCD display rétroéclairage
The rear window of a motor car lunette arrière

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ v
To illuminate something from behind rétro-éclairer éclairer par derrière

backlit adj
Illuminated from behind rétro-éclairé éclairé par derrière

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
an accumulation or buildup arriéré

backorder n
Order réapprovisionnement

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking sac à dos

backpacker n
a traveler routard

backrest /ˈbækˌɹest/ n
back piece of a chair dossier

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ n
rétro-acronyme

backseat driver n
passenger who insists on giving the driver instructions mouche du coche

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
buttocks arrière

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
punctuation mark antislash barre oblique inversée backslash contre-oblique

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ n
a traitor or hypocrite hypocrite

backstage /bækˈsteɪdʒ/ n
the area behind the stage coulisses

backstory n
previous life and experiences of a fictional character toile de fond

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
a swimming stroke swum on one's back dos dos crawlé

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
copy of file or record sauvegarde

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
reluctant to advance arriéré
undeveloped sous-développé

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adv
in the direction towards the back en arrière

backward compatibility n
compatibility with older systems compatibilité descendante rétrocompatibilité

backward compatible adj
compatible with older systems rétrocompatible

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adj
behind current trends arriéré

backwater n
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc. patelin trou perdu

backwoods /ˈbakˌwʊdz/ n
uncleared forest sous-bois

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
yard to the rear of a house arrière-cour

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
cut of meat lard lardon

bacon and eggs n
a dish consisting of bacon and eggs œufs au bacon

bacon rind n
skin of pork couenne

bacteremically adv
bactériémiquement

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
bacteria bactéries

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ] adj
of or caused by bacteria bactérien

bacteriologist n
microbiologist bactériologiste

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
scientific study of bacteria bactériologie

bacteriolysis n
bactériolyse

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪdʒ/ n
a virus that infects bacteria bactériophage

bacteriorhodopsin n
bactériorhodopsine

bacteriostatic adj
of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat bactériostatique

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles bactérie

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
bold and daring, bad fonceur
evil, wicked mauvais méchant
faulty; not functional défectueux
not good mauvais mal
not suitable or fitting mauvais
seemingly non-appropriate, in manners mauvais
tricky; stressful; unpleasant mauvais
of breath: malodorous mauvaise mauvais
serious; urgent urgent

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ n
slang: error, mistake faute gaffe

bad breath n
unpleasant breath mauvaise haleine

bad faith n
intent to deceive or mislead mauvaise foi

bad guy n
a villain mauvais garçon

bad luck n
misfortune malchance poisse guigne

bad news n
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events mauvaises nouvelles

bad trip n
psychedelic crisis bad trip mauvais délire mauvais voyage

bad-tempered adj
having a bad temper de mauvaise humeur

badass /ˈbædæs/ adj
having extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable (slang) dur à cuire

baddie /ˈbædi/ n
a person of bad character in a work of fiction méchant

badge /bædʒ/ n
card to grant access carte d'accès
distinctive mark insigne décoration macaron plaque
nameplate badge porte-nom

badge /bædʒ/ v
to mark or distinguish with a badge badge

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
mammal blaireau

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ v
engage in badinage badiner

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
in a bad manner mal mauvaisement

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
a racquet sport badminton

badminton player n
a person who plays badminton badiste joueur de badminton joueuse de badminton

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex déconcerter dérouter

baffled adj
thoroughly confused, puzzled déconcerté décontenancé dérouté perplexe

baffling adj
puzzling and frustrating déconcertant

bag /beɪɡ/ /bæɡ/ /bɛɡ/ n
flexible container sac poche sachet

bag /beɪɡ/ /bæɡ/ /bɛɡ/ v
to put into a bag ensacher

bag of bones n
a skinny person paquet d'os sac d'os

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
trifle bagatelle broutille

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked bagel baguel beguel

baggage handler n
bagagiste

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
dip made from anchovies, olive oil and garlic bagna caoda bagna cauda bagna caôda

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
musical wind instrument cornemuse

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape baguette

baht /bɑːt/ n
unit of currency baht

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
bucket or scoop écope
release from imprisonment on payment of such money liberté sous caution libération sous caution
security caution
person providing such payment. caution
hoop, ring or handle anse

bail /beɪ̯l/ v
to remove water écoper

bail bond n
surety posted as bail caution

bail out v
To exit an aircraft while in flight sauter
To leave or not attend se barrer se tirer
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out écoper
To rescue, especially financially renflouer

bailer n
a utensil écope

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts huissier huissier de justice

bailival adj
baillival

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
area or subject of authority or involvement autorité bailliage compétence
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction bailliage

bait /beɪt/ n
substance used in catching fish appât
anything which allures appât

bait /beɪt/ v
to attract with bait appâter

bake /beɪk/ v
to cook in an oven cuire

baked /beɪkt/ adj
cooked by baking cuit cuit au four

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ n
dessert of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked omelette norvégienne

baked potato n
potato that has been baked pomme de terre au four pomme de terre en robe des champs

bakehouse /ˈbeɪkhaʊs/ n
bakehouse fournil

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
person who bakes and sells bread, etc boulanger boulangère

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold boulangerie

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
action in which something is baked cuisson

baking powder n
dry leavening agent used in baking levure chimique

baking soda n
common name for sodium bicarbonate bicarbonate de soude

baking tray n
oven-proof tray plaque à four

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
sweet pastry baklava

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n
bribe or tip bakchich

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
headgear cagoule passe-montagne

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
Russian instrument balalaïka

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
accounting: list of credits and debits solde
device that regulates the speed of a watch balancier
equilibrium équilibre
apparent harmony in art équilibre
scales balance
something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium contrepoids

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond apurer

balance of power n
situation of equilibrium équilibre des puissances

balance sheet n
summary of assets, liabilities and equity bilan

balanced adj
even équilibré

balanephagous /bæləˈniːfəɡəs/ adj
balanophage

balanitis n
inflammation of penis balanite

balanoid adj
balanoïde

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
structure extending from a building balcon
structure overlooking a stage balcon

balcony bra n
a half-cup bra, generally with a low horizontal cut balconnet

bald /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away lisse chauve
having no hair chauve

bald eagle n
species of eagle native to North America pygargue à tête blanche

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ n
canopy suspended over an altar or throne baldaquin

balderdash /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ n
nonsense bêtises

baldie n
somebody who is bald chauve crâne d’œuf

baldness n
The state of being bald calvitie

baldrick n
broad belt baudrier

bale /beɪ̯l/ n
bundle of compressed wool or hay botte
measurement of hay botte
rounded bundle of goods ballot

baleen /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
plates in mouth of baleen whale fanon

baleen whale n
whale of the Mysticeti suborder baleine à fanons

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
ominous sinistre

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ v
to refuse suddenly regimber
to stop short and refuse to go on regimber

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile balle boulet
baseball: a pitch that falls outside the strike zone balle
in plural - mildly vulgar slang - nonsense conneries
in plural — slang — courage couilles
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point boule ballon
object, generally spherical, used for playing games ballon balle
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape pelote
solid or hollow sphere balle boule ballon
testicle couille ballon
formal dance bal balle

ball bearing n
bearing assembly with spherical balls roulement à billes roulement mécanique

ball boy n
A male person responsible for retrieving balls ramasseur

ball girl n
one who clears balls ramasseuse

ball lightning n
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air foudre en boule

ball-and-socket joint n
type of joint rotule

ball-breaker n
Something or someone annoying casse-couilles

ballad /ˈbæləd/ n
narrative poem ballade

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
electronics ballast
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel lest
material laid to form a bed for a road remblai

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ v
to stabilize a ship with ballast ballaster

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
female ballet dancer ballerine

ballet /bæˈleɪ/ /ˈbæl.eɪ/ n
form of dance ballet
theatrical presentation ballet

ballista /bəˈlɪstə/ n
crossbow-like military engine for hurling large missiles baliste

ballistic /bəˈlɪst.ɪk/ adj
relating to ballistics balistique

ballistic missile n
missile missile balistique

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
science of the study of falling objects balistique

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
child’s toy ballon ballon de baudruche ballon en baudruche ballon gonflable
inflatable object to transport people through the air ballon montgolfière
inflatable object ballon
sac inserted into part of the body ballon

balloonist n
a person who flies in a (hot-air) balloon, balloons ballonniste

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ n
paper used for vote-casting bulletin bulletin de vote

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ v
to vote voter

ballot box n
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip urne urne électorale

ballot paper n
voting form bulletin de vote

ballpoint pen n
pen stylo à bille bic

ballroom n
large room used for dancing salle de bal
type of elegant dance danse de salon

balls /bɔːlz/ adv
Intensifier : very putain de

balls /bɔːlz/ n
bravery couilles
testicles couilles
rubbish conneries

ballsy /ˈbɔlzi/ adj
having balls couillu

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ n
sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity battage
species of needlefish aiguillette

balmy /ˈbɑː.mi/ adj
colloquial: foolish bizarre cintré fou
mild and pleasant agréable doux
soothing or fragrant embaumant suave

balneatory adj
balnéatoire

balneology n
study of baths and bathing balnéologie

balrog [ˈbɔːɫ.ɹɒɡ] n
fiery demonic creature balrog

balsa /ˈbɑlsə/ /ˈbɔːl.sə/ n
wood balsa
a tree balsa

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
flowering plant of the genus Impatiens balsamine
soothing ointment baume
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants pommade

balsam fir n
Abies balsamea sapin baumier

balsamic vinegar n
a dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine vinaigre balsamique

balun n
electronic device balun

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
banister balustre

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
row of balusters balustrade

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
plant bambou
wood bambou

bamboo antshrike n
a passerine bird batara des bambous

bamboo shoot n
edible part of some bamboo types pousses de bambou

bamboolike adj
bambusacé

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zəl/ v
to con, defraud, trick embrouiller enfumer moquer

ban /bæn/ n
prohibition interdiction

ban /bæn/ v
forbid interdire proscrire

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
common banal

banalize v
to make banal banaliser

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
fruit banane bananier
plant bananier

banana peel n
outermost layer of the banana peau de banane

banana republic n
country république bananière

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
A dessert containing a banana cut in half banane Melba

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
Canada: recognized group of aboriginals bande
anthropology: small group of people living in a simple society bande
group of musicians groupe

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
adhesive bandage pansement sparadrap

band-tailed antshrike n
bird batara de Cayenne

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
medical binding bandage pansement

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ v
to apply a bandage to something panser

banded /ˈbændɪd/ adj
marked with bands of colour fascié

banded mongoose n
Mungos mungo mangouste rayée

banderilla /ˌbæn.də.ˈɹiː.jə/ n
decorated barbed stick used in bullfighting banderille

banderillero /ˌbændəɹiːˈjeəɹəʊ/ n
one who sticks the banderillas in the bull's neck banderillero bandérilléro

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
small Australian marsupial with a long snout bandicoot péramélidé

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
one who robs others bandit voleur

banditry n
acts characteristic of a bandit banditisme

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
an ammunition belt bandoulière cartouchière ceinture à munitions

bandsaw n
a saw whose blade is a continuous band scie à ruban

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ n
platform for bands to play on kiosque

bandurria n
plectrum-plucked stringed instrument with a flat-backed pear-shaped body bandurria

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
measure of data flow rate in digital networks bande passante débit
width of a frequency band bande passante
width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit bande passante

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
winter sport played on ice bandy

baneful adj
Deadly funeste
Exceedingly harmful funeste

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
verbal percussive sound pan

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
A strike upon an object causing such a noise coup
A sudden percussive noise coup
An explosion détonation explosion
The symbol ! point d'exclamation
hair that hangs down over the forehead frange

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
slang: to engage in sexual intercourse niquer baiser
to hit hard cogner
to make sudden loud noises claquer cogner

bang out v
to do something quickly bâcler

banger /ˈbæŋ(ɡ)ə(ɹ)/ n
car bagnole

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
to send someone away and forbid that person from returning bannir

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
one of the vertical supports of a handrail balustre
the handrail on the side of a staircase rampe

banjax /ˈbæn.d͡ʒæks/ v
To ruin or destroy détruire ruiner

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
a musical instrument banjo

banjoist n
person who plays the banjo banjoïste

bank /bæŋk/ n
branch office banque
institution banque
storage for important goods banque
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank banc banque
edge of river or lake rive
row or panel of items rang

bank account n
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank compte bancaire

bank holiday n
a weekday granted to workers as a national holiday jour férié

bank statement n
statement of transactions and balances relevé de compte relevé bancaire

bankable adj
certain to bring profit bancable

banked slalom n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
one who conducts the business of banking banquier banquière

banknote n
paper currency billet de banque billet

bankroll n
.A roll of banknotes. un rouleau de billets de banque
The monetary assets of a person or organization. budget capital fonds

bankroll v
to fund a project financer

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
having been legally declared insolvent failli faillite

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency banqueroute faillite

bankster /ˈbæŋkstə/ n
bankster

banner /ˈbænə(ɹ)/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
flag bannière
advertisement in a web page bannière
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement bannière
large piece of cloth with a device or motto borne in a procession banderole
large sign banderole
principal standard of a knight banière

banneret /ˌbænəɹˈet/ n
nobleman baneret banneret

bannock /ˈbæ.nək/ n
bread bannique

banns /bænz/ n
the announcement of a forthcoming marriage bans

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
a large celebratory meal; a feast banquet festin

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ n
in Irish folklore, a female spirit banshee banshie

bantam n
chicken [[poule]] [[naine]]
sports age division minime

bantamweight n
weight in sports poids coq

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
good humoured conversation badinage plaisanterie

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
to engage in banter badiner
to play or do something amusing s'amuser
to tease mildly taquiner

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ n
a Russian steam bath bania banya

banyan /ˈbæn.jən/ n
tropical Indian fig tree banian

banzai /ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ/ interjection
a celebratory cheer banzaï

baobab /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪəʊbæb/ n
Adansonia digitata baobab

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
Christian sacrament baptême

baptism of fire n
the first experience of a severe ordeal baptême du feu

baptismal adj
relating to baptism baptismal

baptismal font n
a basin used for baptism fonts baptismaux

baptistry n
space where a baptismal font is located baptistère

baptize v
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water baptiser couper
Perform the Christian sacrament of baptism baptiser
To dedicate or christen baptiser

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages bar pub taverne
collective term for lawyers barreau
profession of lawyers barreau
counter of such a premises comptoir zinc
solid object with uniform cross-section barre
cuboid piece of any commodity barre
nautical: sand formation barre
unit of pressure bar

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
to lock or bolt with a bar barrer
to obstruct the passage of bloquer
to prohibit interdire

bar line n
vertical line across a staff barre de mesure

bar mitzvah /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈmɪts.və/ n
Jewish coming of age ceremony for boys bar-mitsva Bar Mitzva Bar Mitzvah bar-mitsvah

bar of chocolate n
slab of chocolate tablette de chocolat

bar-crested antshrike n
a passerine bird of the antbird family batara de Lafresnaye

bar-tailed godwit n
bar-tailed godwit barge rousse

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
uncivilized barbare

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
a warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories barbare
an uncivilized person barbare
a derogatory term for someone from a developing country barbare

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ adj
uncivilised barbare

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
error in language use barbarisme

barbarity /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪti/ n
state of being barbarous barbarie

barbecue /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː/ n
cooking instrument barbecue

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
type of sauce sauce barbecue

barbed wire n
twisted strands of steel wire fil de fer barbelé fil barbelé barbelé

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
fish barbeau

barbell n
wide steel bar with premeasured weights haltère

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards barbier coiffeur coiffeuse

barberry n
Berberis épine-vinette

barbershop n
barber's shop salon de coiffure

barbetism n
barbétisme

barbican /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bɪkən/ n
A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town barbacane

barbituric adj
barbituric barbiturique

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
Venetian folk song barcarolle

barchan /bɑːˈkɑːn/ n
arc-shaped sand ridge barkhane

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
set of machine-readable parallel bars code à barres code-barres

bard /bɑː(ɹ)d/ [bɑɹd] n
professional poet and singer barde

bardiche /ˈbɑː(ɹ)diːʃ/ n
weapon bardiche

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation bardo

bardolator /bɑɹˈdɑlətɚ/ /bɑːˈdɒlətə/ n
One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare bardolâtre

bardolatry /ˈbɑː(ɹ).dɒlətɹɪi/ n
excessive worship of William Shakespeare bardolâtrie

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
minimal minimal
naked, uncovered nu nue

bare-arse adj
with the buttocks exposed cul-nu nu-le-cul

bare-bottomed adj
having an unclothed rear cul-nu

bare-bum adj
with the bum exposed cul-nu nu-le-cul

bare-butt adj
with the butt exposed cul-nu nu-le-cul

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ adv
without a saddle à cru

barechested adj
shirtless torse nu

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
wearing nothing on the feet pieds nus

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adv
wearing nothing on the feet pieds nus

barefoot doctor n
farmer with basic medical training médecin aux pieds nus

bareheaded adj
having no covering on the head nu-tête

bareheaded adv
with no covering on the head nu-tête

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
by a small margin à peine

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
person who spends much time in a bar pilier de bar

bargain /ˈbɑː(ɹ).ɡən/ n
agreement or contract concerning sale of property accord

bargain /ˈbɑː(ɹ).ɡən/ v
to make a bargain marchander

bargaining chip n
leverage at negotiations monnaie d'échange

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters chaland péniche

barge in v
to intrude débouler faire irruption s'imposer

barista /baˈɹista/ /bəˈɹiːstə/ n
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers barista

barite n
mineral barite

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
male voice baryton

barium /ˈbæɹɪəm/ n
chemical element baryum

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
short, loud, explosive utterance aboiement
exterior covering of a tree écorce
three-masted vessel, foremast and mainmast square-rigged, mizzenmast schooner-rigged barque

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
to make a loud noise (dogs) aboyer japper
to strip the bark from, to peel écorcer

bark up the wrong tree v
bark up the wrong tree faire fausse route se mettre le doigt dans l'œil

barker n
person employed to solicit customers by calling out to passersby aboyeur

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
people who make threats rarely carry them out chien qui aboie ne mord pas

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
Hordeum vulgare or its grains orge

barley sugar n
sweet sucre d’orge

barmaid /ˈbɑː(ɹ)meɪd/ n
woman who serves in a bar barmaid

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑː(ɹ)n] [bɒən] n
building grange fenil
unit barn

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
An owl of the genus Tyto chouette effraie

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
marine crustacean pouce-pied

barnacle goose n
Branta leucopsis bernache nonnette

barochory n
The dispersal of seeds, spores, or fruit by gravity alone. barochorie

barometer /bəɹˈɒmətə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ n
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure baromètre

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmetɹɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure barométrique

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
male ruler of a barony baron

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
female ruler of a barony baronne

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ adj
belonging or relating to a baron baronnial

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness baronnie

barophily n
barophilie

barotrauma n
barotraumatisme

barque /bɑː(ɹ)k/ n
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged barque

barrack n
a building for soldiers caserne chambrée quartier

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ n
artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river barrage

barre n
a handrail fixed to a wall barre

barred antshrike n
a passerine bird batara rayé

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbɛəɹəl/ n
metallic tube of a gun canon
part of a clarinet barillet
quantity baril
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop tonneau barrique

barrel bomb n
bombe baril

barrel organ n
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel orgue de Barbarie

barrel roll n
aerobatic maneuver tonneau
full 360° horizontal rotation by a car tonneau

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
unable to bear children; sterile stérile

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence barricade

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade barricader

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
boundary or limit frontière limite
obstacle or impediment barrière
structure that bars passage barrière

barrister /ˈbæ.ɹɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts bâtonnier

barrow /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbæɹoʊ/ n
mound of earth and stones raised over a grave tumulus
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand brouette
castrated boar castrat

barse /bɑːs/ /bɑːɹs/ n
fish loup

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
person who works in a bar barman

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
exchange of goods or services troc

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
exchange goods or services without involving money troquer

barycenter n
physics: center of a mass barycentre

barycentric adj
of or pertaining to a center of gravity barycentrique

baryon /ˈbæɹɪɒn/ n
heavy subatomic particle baryon

baryonic adj
of or pertaining to baryons baryonique

barysphere n
barysphère

basal layer n
the deepest layer of the epidermis stratum basale stratum germinativum

basal metabolic rate n
amount of energy expended while at rest taux métabolique de base

basalt /bəˈsɑːlt/ /ˈbasɔːlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ /ˈbæsəlt/ n
hard rock basalte

bascule bridge n
type of movable bridge pont basculant

base /beɪs/ adj
low abject bas ignoble indigne
of inferior quality ignoble indigne

base /beɪs/ n
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety base but coussin
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid base
something from which other things extend base
geometry: lowest side or face base
starting point of thought base
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor base
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon champagne
heraldry: lower part of the field champagne
permanent structure for housing military base caserne

base /beɪs/ v
have as its foundation or starting point baser

base class n
classe de base

base hit n
(baseball) a successful hit coup sûr

base station subsystem n
(telecommunications) sous-système radio

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
ball game baseball base-ball
ball used in baseball-game balle de baseball

baseball bat n
device which is swung to try to make contact with baseballs batte de base-ball

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
cap casquette de baseball

baseball player n
a person who plays baseball joueur de baseball

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison référence

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
floor below ground level sous-sol cave
mass of rock socle

bash the bishop v
slang for masturbate (male) s'astiquer le manche s'astiquer le poireau se crosser se taper une queue se tutoyer étrangler le borgne

bash up v
assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury cogner

basha /ˈbæʃə/ n
tarpaulin bâche

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] adj
inclined to avoid notice timide

bashlyk /ˈbæʃ.lɪk/ n
protective cone-shaped hood bachlyk

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
chemistry: of a base basique
necessary, essential for life or some process basique
elementary, simple, merely functional basique

basic research n
type of research recherche fondamentale

basically /ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/ adv
in a basic manner foncièrement sommairement

basidiomycete n
fungus of phylum Basidiomycota basidiomycète

basidium /bəˈsɪdɪəm/ n
small club shaped structure baside

basifixed adj
basifixe

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
herb basilic
plant basilic

basilect /ˈbæsɪlekt/ n
variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form basilecte

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
Christian church building having a nave basilique

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
snake-like dragon type basilic
type of large brass cannon basilic
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus) basilic

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
area of land that drains into a common outlet bassin
rock formation scooped out by water erosion bassin
bassin
wide bowl for washing bassine cuvette lavabo

basion n
(anatomy) middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull basion

basipodium n
basipode

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
starting point for an argument base
linearly independent set of vectors base
underlying condition base

basis point n
one hundredth of one percentage point point de base

bask /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ v
to bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat lézarder

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
container panier corbeille
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended panier corbeille

basket case n
one made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress loque

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
the sport basket-ball basketball ballon-panier

basketball player n
person who plays basketball basketteur basketteuse

basketful n
the amount that will fit into a basket hottée

basketmaker n
person who weaves baskets tresseur de paniers tresseuse de paniers vannier vannière

basketweaver n
one who takes part in the craft of basketweaving tresseur de paniers tresseuse de paniers

basking shark n
Cetorhinus maximus requin pèlerin

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ n
cell basophile

basque /bæsk/ n
corset guêpière
part of waistcoat basque

bass /beɪs/ adj
low in pitch bas grave

bass /beɪs/ n
low spectrum of sound basse
musical instrument basse
singer basse
perch perche

bass bar n
long wooden strip barre d'harmonie

bass clarinet n
bass instrument in the clarinet family clarinette basse

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ n
music symbol clé de fa

bass drum /ˈbeɪsdɽʌm/ n
large drum with a low pitch grosse caisse

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
stringed musical instrument guitare basse

basset horn n
alto instrument of the clarinet family cor de basset

bassinet /ˌbæsɪnˈet/ n
a newborn baby's bed, typically made of woven reeds or straw bercelonnette

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
musical instrument in the woodwind family basson

bassoonist n
person who plays the bassoon bassoniste basson

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
contemptible etc. person fils de pute salaud salopard
humorously: man, fellow enculé
person born to unmarried parents bâtard
mongrel bâtard
informal: child that does not know his father bâtard

bastard sugar n
light brown sugar cassonade blanche sucre bâtard

baste /beɪst/ v
To sew with long or loose stitches bâtir faufiler

bastide n
mansion in Provence bastide
new town in Provence bastide

bat /bæt/ n
small flying mammal chauve-souris chauvesouris
club used for striking the ball in sports batte bâton

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
group or collection of things of the same kind jeu
quantity of anything produced in one operation lot
quantity of baked goods made at one time fournée

batch file n
file containing instructions for OS fichier batch

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
act of bathing bain
room salle de bains
tub baignoire bain

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
To wash a person or animal in a bath baigner

bath towel n
towel for drying the body serviette de bain

bathe /beɪð/ n
act of bathing baignade bain

bathe /beɪð/ v
to clean a person by immersion in water baigner [[faire]] [[prendre un bain]]
to clean oneself prendre un bain
to cover or surround baigner
to apply water to baigner
to immerse oneself in water se baigner

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
One who bathes or swims baigneur baigneuse nageur nageuse

bathhouse n
a building with baths for communal use bain

bathing /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
act of bathing baignade

bathmotropic adj
bathmotrope

bathochromic adj
bathochrome

bathometer n
instrument bathomètre bathymètre

bathos /ˈbeɪθɒs/ n
overdone pathos mauvais pathos
unintentional failure at artistic effect bathos

bathrobe /ˈbæθɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθɹəʊb/ n
terrycloth robe peignoir sortie de bain

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
a room with a bathtub salle de bains

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
large container in which a person may bathe baignoire

bathydemersal n
a demersed fish bathydémersal

bathymetric adj
of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry bathymétrique

bathymetry n
the measurement of the depths of the seas bathymétrie

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
self-propelled deep-sea submersible bathyscaphe

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
diving chamber bathysphère

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ n
A method of dyeing fabric batik

batman /ˈbætmən/ n
servant to an army officer ordonnance

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
club of the police matraque
music: conductor's stick baguette
sports: object transferred by relay runners relai relais témoin

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ v
to strike with a baton frapper avec un bâton

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
any large body of troops bataillon
army unit bataillon

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
beaten mixture of flour and liquid pâte
player attempting to hit the ball batteur frappeur

battered adj
beaten up through a lot of use usé

battering ram n
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls bélier

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
coordinated group of artillery batterie
array of similar things batterie
set of cages for hens batterie
device storing electricity batterie pile
legal: act of unlawful violence coups et blessures

batting average n
cricket, baseball moyenne au bâton moyenne à la batte

batting order n
the order in which players go to bat ordre de frappe

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat bataille lutte
struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life lutte

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ v
(intransitive) to join in battle; to contend in fight lutter

battle cry n
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle cri de guerre

battle-cruiser n
type of warship croiseur de bataille

battlefield n
field of a land battle champ de bataille

battleground /ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
subject of dispute champ de bataille

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members rempart

battleship n
guessing game bataille navale
warship cuirassé

battology /baˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ /bæˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ n
battologie

battue n
form of hunting battue

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
cheap showy ornament piece of jewellery babiole
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees boule de Noël

baud /bɔːd/ n
A rate defined as the number of signalling events per second baud

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
ore bauxite

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
pudding bavarois

bawdy /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
obscene grivois paillard

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
(intransitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner hurler
(intransitive) To wail; to give out a blaring cry hurler

bay /beɪ/ adj
of reddish-brown color bai

bay /beɪ/ n
shrub laurier
herb laurier
body of water baie
compartment baie compartiment

bay /beɪ/ v
to howl aboyer

bay cat n
Pardofelis badia chat bai

bay leaf n
herb feuille de laurier

bayan n
a Russian accordion bayan

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
weapon baïonnette

bayou /ˈbaɪ.uː/ n
slow-moving creek or swamp bayou marécages

bazaar /bəˈzaː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
marketplace bazar foire marché

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher bazooka

bdelloid adj
bdelloïde

bdelloid n
bdelloïde

be /bi/ /biː/ v
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs avoir être
have a certain age avoir être
elliptical form of "be here", or similar aller venir être
exist être avoir
occupy a place être avoir
occur, take place être avoir
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it être avoir
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same être avoir
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase être avoir
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal être avoir
used to form the passive voice être
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses être
used to link a subject to a count or measurement être
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same faire être
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like faire être

be able to v
have ability to pouvoir savoir être capable de

be all about v
deal with s'[[agir]] de

be all ears v
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate être tout ouïe

be bored to death v
be completely bored s'ennuyer comme un rat mort s'ennuyer à mourir

be born v
to come into existence through birth naître

be born yesterday v
to be inexperienced ne pas être né de la dernière pluie

be called v
to have a specific name nommer s'appeler

be careful interjection
proceed with caution sois prudent sois prudente soyez prudent soyez prudente

be my guest v
do as you wish se servir allez-y je t'en prie je vous en prie vas-y

be one v
be fit unanime

be oneself v
to act naturally être soi-même

be prepared phraseologicalUnit
motto sois prêt sois prête

be silent v
refrain from speaking taire

be that as it may adv
nevertheless quoi qu'il en soit

be the case v
être le cas

be there v
être là

be-all and end-all n
Something considered to be of the utmost importance raison d'être

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
sandy shore plage

beach ball n
a large light inflatable ball used in beach games ballon de plage

beach soccer n
variant of soccer football de plage soccer de plage

beach volleyball n
sport beach-volley volleyball de plage

beachcomber n
a seaman who hangs around port areas living off the charity of others batteur de grève

beachgoer n
someone who goes to the beach plagiste

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
high hill or similar amer
signal fire balise
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners phare

bead /biːd/ n
pierced small round object perle
rosary ball grain
small drop of liquid gouttelette

bead tree n
Melia azedarach azédarach lilas de Perse margousier

beadle [ˈbiːdəɫ] n
a parish constable bedeau suisse

beagle [biːɡəɫ] n
dog briquet

beak /biːk/ n
metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram éperon
structure projecting from a bird's face bec
similar structure in an octopus bec

beak-iron n
bigorne

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
flat-bottomed vessel bécher

beakhead n
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship guibre poulaine éperon

beam /biːm/ n
bar of a plow age
connector of notes ligature lien
large piece of timber or iron madrier poutre
pole of a carriage limon timon
principal horizontal beam in a building poutre
ray faisceau

beam /biːm/ v
scifi: to transmit over high-tech wireless mechanism téléporter

bean /biːn/ n
seed haricot

bean sprout n
a sprout grown out of a bean graine germée
the vegetarian food graine germée

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
piece of furniture fauteuil-sac

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
cap that fits the head closely bonnet tuque

beanpole n
tall, thin person asperge escogriffe échalas

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices baissier
large hairy man ours
rough, unmannerly, uncouth person ours
large mammal of family Ursidae ours ourse

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ v
to endure with patience; to be patient supporter

bear cub n
young bear ourson oursonne

bear fruit v
succeed in some task porter des fruits

bear in mind v
remember, consider garder à l’esprit

bear meat n
meat from a bear viande d'ours

bear out v
To corroborate, prove, or confirm confirmer corroborer

bear the brunt v
to endure the worst part of something faire les frais

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
able to be borne supportable vivable

bearberry /ˈbɛəbɛɹi/ n
the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi bearberry

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
facial hair barbe

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
having a beard barbu

bearded clam n
vulva moule

beardless adj
without a beard imberbe sans barbe

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə(ɹ)/ n
one who bears porteur
possessor of a cheque, bond, etc. porteur

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
carrying weight or load porteur

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
mechanical device roulement coussinet palier
nautical sense azimut
relevance portée

beast /biːst/ n
domestic animal bête
non-human animal bête bête sauvage

beast of burden n
animal that carries or pulls heavy loads bête de somme animal de trait bête de charge

beast of prey n
animal bête de proie

beastie /ˈbiːsti/ n
beast, animal bestiole

beat /biːt/ n
pulsation battement

beat /biːt/ v
nautical - to sail to windward remonter au vent
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike battre
to mix food battre fouetter
to win against battre vaincre

beat around the bush v
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant tourner autour du pot
to treat a topic but omit its main points tourner autour du pot

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
to go away décamper décaniller dégager ficher le camp se barrer se casser

beat to a pulp v
beat up passer à tabac tabasser
defeat severely battre à plate couture mettre la pâtée

beat to the punch v
to do something before somebody else can devancer

beat up v
to give a beating to tabasser

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
an automobile in poor operating condition bazou
stick to play a percussion instrument baguette de tambour batteur

beatify /biːˈætɪfaɪ/ v
to take step in declaring a person a saint béatifier

beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ n
action of the verb to beat battage
the pulsation of the heart battement

beatnik /ˈbiːtnɪk/ n
beatnik beatnik

beau monde n
the fashionable part of society beau monde

beautician /bjuːˈtɪʃən/ n
one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments esthéticienne esthéticien

beautifier n
someone or something which makes beautiful embellisseur

beautiful /ˈbjut̬ɪfəɫ/ [ˈbjuːtɪfəɫ] adj
of weather: pleasant, clear beau
possessing charm and attractive beau belle

beautifully adv
In a beautiful manner joliment

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
to make beautiful or more beautiful embellir

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
beautiful female beauté
quality of pleasing appearance beauté
beautiful male beauté

beauty mark n
dark spot on face grain de beauté

beauty pageant n
competition on attractiveness concours de beauté

beauty parlor n
salon with hairdressers and beauticians salon de beauté

beauty quark n
beauty quark quark beauty quark beauté

beauty sleep n
Extra sleep or a special nap sommeil réparateur

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
aquatic rodent castor bièvre
coarse slang: pubic hair/vulva of a woman chatte foufoune minou

beavertail n
fried pastry queue de castor

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ adv
on account parce que à cause de

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ conjunction
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that parce que car

because of preposition
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of à cause de en raison de grâce à

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer faire signe

becloud v
cause to become obscure or muddled s'assombrir s'ennuager se couvrir

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
to begin to be devenir
to look attractive on, be suitable for [[aller]] [[bien]]

becoming /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
The act or process by which something becomes devenir

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
unit of radioactive activity becquerel

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
deposit of ore, coal etc. gisement
piece of furniture lit
prepared spot to spend the night in lit
the bottom of a lake or other body of water lit
garden plot lit
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed lit

bed and breakfast n
guesthouse providing breakfast bed and breakfast bed-and-breakfast chambre d'hôte chambre d'hôtes gîte touristique maison d'hôte

bed head n
tête de lit têtes de lit

bed sheet n
sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen drap

bedbug n
small nocturnal insect punaise des lits punaise

beddable adj
sexually attractive baisable pinocumettable

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ n
material for animals to lie on litière

beddy-bye n
bedtime for a toddler dodo

bedevil [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
to harass harceler tourmenter

bedjacket n
a short jacket worn when sitting up in bed liseuse

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
place or situation of chaos cour du roi Pétaud pétaudière

bedlinen n
cloth items used to make up a bed linge de lit

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
desert-dweller Bédouin Bédouine

bedpan n
chamber pot used while still in bed bassin hygiénique

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
confined to bed alité cloué au lit

bedrock n
underground solid rock soubassement

bedroll n
roll of bedding sac de couchage

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹuːm/ n
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping chambre chambre à coucher piaule

bedroom community n
residential urban community of a nearby metropolis cité-dortoir village-dortoir ville-dortoir

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen drap drap de lit

bedsore n
Lesion caused by pressure escarre

bedspread n
topmost covering of a bed couvre-lit dessus-de-lit

bedstead n
bed framework châlit

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
time when one goes to bed to sleep heure du coucher

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ n
story read to children before they sleep histoire du soir

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ n
person who (habitually) urinates in his bed (during sleep) pisse-au-lit

bedwetting n
involuntary urination while asleep énurésie nocturne

bee /biː/ n
insect abeille
name of the letter B, b bé

bee hummingbird n
hummingbird colibri d'Elena colibri-abeille

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
bird in the family Meropidae guêpier

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
tree of genus Fagus hêtre

beech marten n
Martes foina fouine

beechnut n
nut of the beech tree faîne faine

beef /biːf/ n
meat bœuf

beef bourguignon n
beef dish bœuf bourguignon

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ n
muscular, desirable man bellâtre

beefsteak /ˈbiːfsteɪk/ n
steak bifteck

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
figurative: any place in which people are very busy fourmilière ruche
home of bees ruche
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey ruche

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
someone who keeps bees apiculteur apicultrice

beekeeping n
raising bees apiculture industrie abeillère

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ n
straight course, ignoring established paths of travel à vol d'oiseau

beemer n
slang term for a BMW car or motorcycle BM

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic déjà vu, déjà fait

beep /biːp/ n
electronically produced tone bip

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
alcoholic drink made of malt bière
glass of beer bière demi

beer belly n
protruding abdomen panse à bière sac à bière

beer mat n
mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, to rest one's glass sous-bock

beer parlour n
a bar, selling beers, that has tables taverne

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
wax secreted by bees cire d'abeille cire d’abeille

beet /biːt/ n
Beta vulgaris betterave bette

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
insect scarabée coccinelle
mallet mailloche

beetle-browed adj
making an unfriendly or sullen face sourcilleux

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
a normally deep red coloured cultivar of the beet betterave

befit v
be fit for [[convenir]] à être [[inapproprié]] pour

before /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
at an earlier time avant

before /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
earlier than in time avant avant que
in front of according to an ordering system avant
in front of in space devant avant

before dark
before night begins to fall avant la tombée de la nuit

beforehand /bɪˈfɔɹ.hænd/ adv
at an earlier time auparavant préalablement

beg /bɛɡ/ v
to request the help of someone, ask for money mendier quémander quêter
to supplicate, to plead with someone for help implorer supplier

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
to cause, to produce engendrer
to procreate engendrer procréer

begetter n
a procreator géniteur procréateur

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
person who begs mendiant mendiante

beggar-ticks n
Bidens bident

beggars can't be choosers proverb
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts à cheval donné, on ne regarde pas la denture

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something. commencer démarrer mettre

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
someone who just recently started débutant débutante

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
act of doing that which begins anything début commencement
that which begins or originates something début commencement
initial portion of some extended thing début
that which is begun début ébauche

begone v
begone ouste

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
plants of the genus Begonia bégonia

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
charm, delight emporter exalter ravir
to deceive or delude (using guile) duper induire en erreur tromper

beguiling adj
that beguiles séduisant

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
ballroom dance beguine
music beguine

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
to act in a specific manner se comporter comporter

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
way an animal or human behaves or acts comportement
way matter or systems behave comportement conduite

behavioral adj
of or relating to behavior comportemental

behaviorism n
approach to psychology focusing on behavior béhaviorisme comportementalisme

behavioural adj
of or pertaining to behaviour comportemental

behead v
to remove the head décapiter

beheader n
one who beheads or decapitates décapiteur

beheading n
an instance of beheading décapitation

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː)məθ/ n
mighty beast in the Book of Job Béhémot Béhémoth
mighty monster béhémot béhémoth

behest /bɪˈhɛst/ n
command, bidding demande

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
butt, buttocks derrière
rear, back-end revers

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
after, time- or motion-wise après
at the back of derrière
to the back of derrière
in support of derrière

behind bars
in jail or prison derrière les barreaux

behind closed doors
in private à huis clos

behind someone's back
secretly dans le dos de quelqu'un

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
in secret; out of public view en coulisse de l'autre côté du décor

behind the wheel
in control of a vehicle au volant

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ interjection
voici voilà

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
to see, to look at regarder voir observer

beholden /bɨˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
obligated, bound by moral obligation redevable

beholder lang=en n
someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator regardeur

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
to be necessary incomber

beige [beɪʒ] adj
having a slightly yellowish gray colour beige

beige [beɪʒ] n
colour beige

beignet /bɛnˈjeɪ/ /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ n
donut beignet
fritter beignet

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
a living creature être créature
the state or fact of existence existence

bejeweled adj
covered in jewels, especially as decoration bijouté

bel /bɛl/ n
measure of relative power bel

belated adj
later in relation to the proper time tardif tardive

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
sound one makes when belching rot

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth roter éructer

beleaguer /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
to besiege; to surround with troops assiéger investir

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
beset by trouble or difficulty assiégé en difficulté mal en point à bout de souffle éprouvé

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church beffroi clocher
watchtower containing an alarm-bell beffroi
moveable tower used in sieges beffroi

belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlʌɪ/ v
to contradict or show to be false démentir

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
mental acceptance of a claim as truth croyance
religious faith croyance foi
the quality or state of believing conviction

believable adj
capable of being believed; credible croyable

believe /bɪˈliːv/ v
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person) croire
to accept as true croire
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth croire
to consider likely croire

believe it or not adv
you may not believe the following, but it is true croyez-le ou non

believer n
person who believes croyant

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is déprécier rabaisser

bell /bɛl/ n
an instrument situated on a bicycle's handlebar sonnette
percussive instrument cloche
signal at a school sonnerie cloche
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument pavillon

bell curve n
bell shaped curve typical of the normal distribution courbe de Gauss

bell pepper n
spicy-sweet vegetable poivron

bell the cat v
to undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group attacher le grelot

bell tower n
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry clocher beffroi

bell-bottoms n
pants that are flared from the knee downwards pantalon patte d'eph pantalon patte d'éléphant pantalon à jambes

bell-gable n
an architectural element clocher-mur

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands chasseur

belle /bɛl/ n
beautiful woman beauté belle

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/ n
light literary compositions valued for their aesthetic properties belles-lettres

bellflower n
plant of genus Campanula campanule

bellgirl n
a female bellhop chasseuse

bellicism /ˈbɛlɪsɪzm̩/ n
an inclination to war bellicisme

bellicist adj
of or relating to bellicism, bellicists belliciste

bellicose /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
warlike in nature belliqueux
having the impulse to be combative belliqueux

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
engaged in warfare belligérant

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ n
state or other armed participant in warfare belligérant

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal mugir
to shout or scream in a deep voice beugler

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
air blower soufflet

bells and whistles n
extra features added for show rather than function fanfreluche fioritures frivolités futilités tralala

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck meneur du troupeau mouton meneur du troupeau

belly /bɛli/ n
abdomen ventre

belly dance n
form of dance danse du ventre

belly flop n
style of diving plat

bellyache /ˈbɛlijeɪk/ n
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen mal au ventre

belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
be accepted in a group faire partie trouver sa place
have its proper place avoir sa place

belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
something physical that is owned affaire bien possession
the action of the verb to belong appartenance

belongings n
plural form of belonging affaires effets

beloved /bə.ˈlʌv.əd/ /bɪ.ˈlʌv.ɪd/ adj
loved bien-aimé chéri

beloved /bə.ˈlʌv.əd/ /bɪ.ˈlʌv.ɪd/ n
someone who is loved amant amante

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
farther down ci-dessous
nautical: on a lower deck en bas
on a lower storey en bas en dessous

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
lower in spatial position than sous au-dessous

below the belt
(boxing) of a punch that lands below the opponent's waist coup bas
unfair; not according to the rules un coup bas

belt /bɛlt/ n
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power courroie ceinture
band worn around the waist ceinture
band used for safety purposes ceinture
geographical region région ceinture

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas béluga bélouga

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ n
raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area belveder belvédère

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
to complain about déplorer

bemol n
bemol bémol

bemuse /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
to confuse or bewilder déconcerter stupéfier

bemusement n
state of being bemused préoccupation

bename v
to give a name, call appeler

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
long seat banc
sports: where players sit when not playing banc

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
exercise développé couché

benchmark n
standard critère
surveyor's mark point de référence repère

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
curve virage
decompression sickness accident de décompression maladie des caissons
heraldry: one of the ordinaries bande
knot nœud

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
to become curved courber
to cause to shape into a curve courber
to change direction tourner
to force to submit soumettre
to submit soumettre
to stoop se baisser

bend down v
to bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position baisser

bend over v
to bend one's upper body forward pencher replier

bend over backwards v
make a great effort se mettre en quatre

bend sinister n
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left barre

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
slang: bout of heavy drinking beuverie biture cuite muflée murge soûlerie
slang: homosexual man pédale tarlouze

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
below or underneath dessous

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition
below sous

benediction n
a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service bénédiction

benedictional n
book of benedictions bénédictionnaire

benefactive case n
case used to indicate beneficiary bénéfactif

benefactor n
on who gives gifts or help bienfaiteur bienfaitrice

beneficent /bəˈnɛf.ə.sənt/ adj
beneficent bienfaisant miséricordieux

beneficial adj
helpful or good to something or someone bénéfique bienfaisante
relating to a benefice bénéficial

beneficiary /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ n
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate bénéficiaire

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
advantage, help or aid bénéfice avantage
payment, subsidy subvention
profit, use bénéfice

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ v
to receive a benefit profiter

benefit of the doubt n
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence bénéfice du doute

benevolence n
disposition to do good bienveillance bénévolence

benevolent adj
having a disposition to do good bienveillant

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health bénin
kind, gentle, mild bénin

benign tumor n
tumor which can usually be removed without serious complications tumeur bénigne

bent /bɛnt/ adj
folded courbé

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
of the benthos on the seafloor benthique

benthos /ˈbɛnθɒs/ n
flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water benthos

bentonite n
bentonite

benzaldehyde n
C₆H₅CHO benzaldéhyde

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
aromatic compound C₆H₆ benzène

benzidinic adj
benzidinique

benzoate n
salt or ester of benzoic acid benzoate

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ n
any of a class of psychoactive drugs benzodiazépine

benzoic adj
pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin benzoïque

benzoic acid n
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH acide benzoïque

benzoin /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/ n
resinous substance from tree benjoin
white crystalline substance benzoïne

benzol n
an impure benzene benzol

benzoyl n
univalent radical benzoyle

benzylic adj
benzylique

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
to give or leave by will léguer transmettre
to give; to offer; to commit donner offrir
to hand down; to transmit passer transmettre

bequest n
a person's inheritance héritage legs
will of the deceased testament

berate /bɪˈɹeɪt/ v
chide vehemently réprimander admonester fustiger

bere /bɪə/ n
six-rowed barley escourgeon

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
To take away someone or something important or close arracher

bereavement n
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death deuil privation

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
type of brimless cap béret

bergshrund n
a large crack in a glacier rimaye

beriberi n
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B béribéri

berkelium /bɜːrˈkiːliəm/ n
transuranic chemical element berkélium

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
small fruit baie
soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits baie

bersagliere n
marksman or rifleman in Italian regiments bersaglier bersallier

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ adj
injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control fou furieux

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
bunk couchette
maneuvering room marge de manœuvre

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ n
gem béryl

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
id=Q569|chemical element béryllium

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
to beg implorer prier supplier

beshrew v
to invoke or wish evil upon; to curse maudire

beside /biːˈsaɪd/ preposition
next to à côté de auprès
not relevant to outre

beside oneself
consumed by an emotion ne plus se sentir de (quelque chose)

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ adv
also; in addition en outre en plus au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus
moreover; furthermore en outre en plus au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus
otherwise; else sinon

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ preposition
in addition to au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus de surcroît du reste
other than; except for sauf excepté

besiege v
to assail or ply assaillir
to surround with armed forces assiéger

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/ v
make dirty salir
tarnish; debase avilir salir

bespectacled adj
wearing spectacles (glasses) à lunettes

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
individually or custom made personnalisé sur mesure

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
superlative of the adjective good meilleur

best /ˈbɛst/ adv
superlative of the adverb well mieux

best /ˈbɛst/ n
effort mieux
person meilleur élite crème dessus du panier fleur

best /ˈbɛst/ v
to beat battre aplatir dominer défaire enfoncer surpasser

best case scenario n
Situation which could not be any better meilleur des cas

best friend n
an especially close and trusted friend meilleur ami meilleure amie

best man n
primary attendant to the groom garçon d’honneur témoin

best practice n
procedure for best results bonne pratique

best regards n
polite closing of a letter amicalement cordialement

bestiality /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbɛstʃiˈælɪti/ n
sexual activity bestialité zoophilie
status of animal bestialité

bestiary n
A medieval treatise of animals bestiaire

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
to give in marriage donner en mariage
to present a thing as a gift or honour accorder remettre

bestride v
to sit with legs on both sides of something chevaucher

bestseller n
book or thing sold in large numbers bestseller

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
a wager pari

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event parier

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ adj
beta bêta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet bêta

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ n
blocking agent bêta-bloquant

beta-carotene n
class of plant pigments bêta-carotène

betel n
either of two plants: the betel pepper or betel nut bétel

betel nut n
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm noix d’arec

betony n
Stachys officinalis bétoine épiaire

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
to deliver into the hands of an enemy trahir livrer
to prove faithless or treacherous trahir
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret trahir

betrayer n
someone who betrays dénonciateur indicateur traître

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ v
to promise to give in marriage fiancer
to promise to take as a future spouse fiancer

betrothal n
mutual promise accordailles fiançailles

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
fiancé or fiancée fiancé fiancée

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
comparative of the adjectives good or well meilleur

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
comparative form of the adverb well mieux meilleur

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
to improve améliorer

better half n
spouse or lover meilleure moitié moitié

better late than never adv
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all mieux vaut tard que jamais

better safe than sorry proverb
it is preferable to be cautious mieux vaut prévenir que guérir

better than nothing adj
almost worthless mieux que rien

betterer n
one who makes something better améliorateur

betterment n
an improvement amélioration

betting shop n
boutique de paris

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
in the position or interval that separates two things entre
one of, representing a choice entre
shared in confidence by entre
in transit from one to the other entre

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
idiomatic aller de Charybde en Scylla de Charybde en Scylla tomber de Charybde en Scylla

between a rock and a hard place
having the choice between two unpleasant options entre la peste et le choléra
in a difficult and inescapable position entre l'arbre et l'écorce entre le marteau et l'enclume

between the hammer and the anvil
with the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options entre le marteau et l'enclume

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
between, specifically between two things entre

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ v
give a canted edge to a surface aiguiser biseauter chanfrein

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
drink boisson breuvage

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
large group of birds passée vol

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
to wail over déplorer pleurer

beware /ˌbiˈwɛəɹ/ v
use caution, pay attention (to) faire attention

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
beware of the dog attention au chien

bewhiskered adj
having whiskers barbu

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹ/ v
confuse abasourdir confondre déconcerter dérouter désorienter
disorientate abasourdir déconcerter dérouter

bewildered adj
confused confusionné déconcerté dérouter

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
state of being bewildered ahurissement confusion perplexité

bewitch /bəˈwɪtʃ/ v
to cast a spell ensorceler envoûter

bewitched adj
Under a spell; entranced ensorcelé

bewitching /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ adj
enchanting envoutement envoûtement

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ n
governor of a Turkish dominion bey

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
further away than par-delà

beyond the pale
behaviour dépasser les bornes inacceptable inadmissible

bezant /ˈbɛzənt/ n
coin minted at Byzantium besant

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ n
the rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object chaton

bezoar /ˈbizɔɹ/ /ˈbiːzɔː/ n
mass of undigested matter bézoard

bhikkhu /ˈbɪkuː/ n
Buddhist monk bhikshu

bi /baɪ/ adj
bisexual bi

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
two- bi-

bi-curious /bʌɪˈkjʊəɹɪəs/ adj
Curious about one's bisexuality bi-curieux

biangbiang noodles n
type of noodle nouilles biang biang

bias /ˈbaɪæs/ /ˈbaɪəs/ n
parti-pris préjugé
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality préjugé parti-pris
statistics: difference between expectation and true value biais

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
exhibiting bias; prejudiced partial qui a du parti pris qui n'est pas impartial

biathlete n
athlete in biathlon biathlète

biathlon n
winter sport biathlon

biaxial adj
having two axes biaxe biaxial

bib /bɪb/ n
item of clothing for babies bavoir bavette
sports: colourful vest chasuble
sports: piece of material carrying the bib number dossard
upper part of an apron or overalls bavette

bibimbap n
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang bibimbap

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
comprehensive manual Bible bible

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
Of or relating to the Bible biblique
exceeding previous records biblique
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible biblique

biblically adv
carnally bibliquement
in a biblical manner bibliquement

biblio- prefix
relating to books biblio-

bibliographic adj
of or pertaining to bibliography bibliographique

bibliography /bɪbliɔːɡɹəfi/ n
list of books or documents bibliographie
section of a written work bibliographie
study of the history of books habbo bibliographie

bibliomancy n
divination by interpreting a passage from a book bibliomancie

bibliomania n
passion for owning valuable books bibliomanie

bibliophile n
person who loves books bibliophile

bibliophobia n
fear or dislike of books bibliophobie

biblist /ˈbɪblɪst/ n
a biblical scholar bibliste
one who holds the Bible as the sole rule of faith bibliste

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
having two separate legislative chambers bicaméral
(typography, of a typeface or script) Having two cases: uppercase and lowercase bicaméral

bicameralism n
principle of dividing legislative body into two groups bicaméralisme

bicarbonate n
chemistry bicarbonate
of soda bicarbonate

bicaudal adj
bicaudé

bicephalous adj
Having two heads bicéphale

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
any muscle having two heads biceps

biceps brachii n
biceps brachii muscle biceps brachial

biceps femoris n
the flexor of the knee biceps fémoral

bichon /biʃɔn/ n
bichon bichon bichonne

bickering n
petty quarreling chamaillerie

bickern /ˈbɪkən/ n
type of anvil bigorne

bickie n
slang: biscuit biscuit

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
vehicle bicyclette vélo vélocipède

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ v
to ride a bicycle faire de la bicyclette faire du vélo rouler à vélo

bicycle kick n
kick bicyclette

bicycle lane n
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists bande cyclable

bicycle path n
segregated path for the use of bicycles piste cyclable

bicycle stand n
device to which bicycles may be securely attached arceau à vélo

bicycle touring n
touring on a bicycle cyclotourisme

bicycle tourist n
person who travels for fun on a bicycle cyclotouriste

bid /bɪd/ n
offer at an auction enchère

bid /bɪd/ v
to invite demander inviter proposer
to issue a command demander ordonner
to utter a greeting or salutation dire exprimer
intransitive: to make an offer faire une enchère
transitive: to announce goal annoncer
transitive: to offer as a price soumissionner

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ n
someone who bids enchérisseur enchérisseuse

biddy /ˈbɪdi/ n
a name used in calling a hen or chicken petit

bide one's time v
to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity attendre son heure

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus bidet

bidirectional adj
moving in two directions bidirectionnel
operating in two directions bidirectionnel

bidual n
bidual

biennale n
a biennial celebration or exhibition biennale

biennial /baɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
happening every two years bisannuel

biennial /baɪˈɛnɪəl/ n
plant bisannuelle

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person civière
platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed catafalque lit mortuaire

biface n
tool biface

bifurcate /baɪˈfɝkət/ /ˈbaɪfɚkeɪt/ v
divide into two bifurquer

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
a place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet bifurcation

big /bɪɡ/ adj
grand gros
adult grand

big air n
big air grand saut

big baby /bɪɡ ˈbeɪbi/ n
Adult or youth prone to immature behavior associated with babies. gros bébé

big boy n
An adult male grand garçon

big cat n
any large feline animal fauve

big cheese n
an important figure big boss grand chef grosse légume

big data /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ n
collection of data sets mégadonnées

big deal interjection
so what et alors et puis la belle affaire

big deal n
something very important affaire drame en faire tout un plat montagne problème

big fat /ˈbɪɡ.fæt/ adj
complete gros intégral sacré
huge bon gros

big final n
grande finale

big mouth n
mouth of someone who talks too much grande gueule
person who has such a "big mouth" grande gueule

big screen n
surface grand écran

big toe n
largest of the toes of the foot of a human gros orteil pouce du pied hallux

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
someone who practices bigamy bigame

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
state of having two spouses simultaneously bigamie

bighorn sheep n
a North American wild sheep mouflon du Canada

bigmouth n
one who talks too much grande gueule

bigophone n
bigophone bigotphone

bigophonic adj
bigophonique

bigoted adj
being a bigot intolérant sectaire

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance bigoterie

bigtime adj
of major significance de première magistral sacré

bigtime adv
to a significant degree carrément magistralement sacrément vachement

bigwig n
A person of importance gros bonnet grosse légume huile

bijection /baɪ.dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
function that is both a surjection and an injection bijection

bijective adj
both injective and surjective bijectif

bike /baɪk/ n
bicycle vélo
motorcycle moto
promiscuous woman pute traînée

biker /ˈbaɪkɚ/ n
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles biker bikeur bikeuse motard motarde motocycliste

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
bathing suit bikini deux-pièces

bikini bottom n
bottom part of a bikini culotte de bain

bikini line n
part of a woman's pubic region not covered by a swimsuit maillot

bilabial adj
articulated with both lips bilabial

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
having two sides bilatéral

bilaterian n
any animal that has bilateral symmetry, collectively grouped in the clade Bilateria bilatérien

bilayer n
any structure consisting of two layers of molecules bicouche

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
type of blueberry from the cowberry family myrtille

bildungsroman /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˈmɑːn/ n
a type of novel bildungsroman roman d'apprentissage

bile /baɪl/ n
bitterness of temper; ill humour bile
secretion produced by the liver bile fiel

bile duct n
structure carrying bile voies biliaires

bilge /bɪldʒ/ n
lowest inner part of a ship's hull fond de cale

bilin n
pigment formed as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins biline

bilinear adj
(mathematics) linear in each variable bilinéaire

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
speaking two languages bilingue

bilingualism n
condition of being bilingual bilinguisme

bilious /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ /ˈbɪl.jəs/ adj
irritable, irascible atrabilaire bileux coléreux colérique
of or pertaining to bile biliaire bilieuse bilieux
suffering from real or supposed liver disorder bilieux insuffisant hépatique

bilirubin /bɪlɪˈɹuːbɪn/ n
bile pigment bilirubine

biliteral adj
composed of two letters bilitère

biliverdin n
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment biliverdine

bill /bɪl/ n
cutting instrument serpe serpette
somebody armed with a bill hallebardier
weapon of infantry hallebarde
beaklike projection promontoire
bird's beak bec
advertisement tract
bill of exchange facture
draft of a law projet de loi
invoice addition facture
law: declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant greffe
official statement acte note

bill /bɪl/ v
to work with a bill piocher

bill of lading n
acknowledgement of receipt of goods for transport bon de livraison connaissement

billboard n
large advertisement along side of highway panneau d'affichage

billeting n
The lodging of soldiers cantonnement

billhook n
agricultural implement serpe serpette

billiard n
a shot in billiards or snooker carambole

billiard numeral
a million milliards billiard

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
a cue sport billards billard

billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral
(plural) a very large number milliards millions
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000 billion
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard milliard billion

billionaire n
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹) milliardaire

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
large wave flot

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
to surge in billows ondoyer

billposting n
sticking of posters affichage placardage

billy goat n
male goat bouc

billycan n
lightweight pot gamelle

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
paranormal ability bilocation

bilocular adj
having two chambers, cells or compartments biloculaire

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ n
physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence gourde sexy pitoune ravissante idiote
stupid or foolish person andouille couillon idiot neuneu

bimetallism n
a monetary standard bimétallisme

bimillenary adj
bimillénaire

bimillenary n
bimillénaire

bimillennial /baɪˈmɪlɛn.i.əl/ adj
occurring every 2,000 years bimillénaire

bimonthly adv
once every two months bimestriel
two times per month bimensuel

bin /bɪn/ n
container for rubbish poubelle
container used for storage boîte conteneur

bin /bɪn/ v
informal: dispose of in a bin or as if in a bin benner

binary adj
logic states binaire
using binary number system binaire
on or off binaire
Not ASCII binaire

binary n
number system binarité

binary operator n
operator taking two operands opérateur binaire

binary relation n
relation relation binaire

binary star n
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass étoile binaire

bind /baɪnd/ v
transitive connect connecter lier
transitive couple coupler lier
transitive put together in a cover, as of books relier
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc. lier attacher nouer

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
a bookbinder relieur
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc. reliure
dossier dossier

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
assigning something that one will be held to contraignant

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
(chemistry) the sticking together liaison
spine of a book reliure

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
Convolvulaceae liseron

binge eating disorder n
medical disorder syndrome d'hyperphagie incontrôlée

binge watching n
The viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show binge watching

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
when finding something ça y est

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
game of chance bingo
scrabble play scrabble

bino n
superpartner of gauge boson bino

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
hand-held device for looking at a distance jumelles jumelle

binomial /baɪˈnoʊmi.əl/ n
algebra: polynomial with two terms binôme

binomial coefficient n
binomial coefficient coefficient binomial

binomial name n
a scientific name at the rank of species nom binomial

binomial nomenclature n
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts nom binominal

bio- prefix
life bio-

bio-inspired adj
biologically inspired bio-inspiré bioinspiré

bioaccumulation n
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms bioaccumulation

bioaccumulative adj
tending to accumulate in organisms bioaccumulatif

biocatalysis n
catalysis using biological catalysts biocatalyse

biocatalyst n
biochemical catalyst biocatalyseur

biocatalytic adj
of, pertaining to, or employing biocatalysis biocatalytique

biochemical adj
involving chemical processes in living organisms biochimique
of or relating to biochemistry biochimique

biochemist n
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry biochimiste

biochemistry n
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism biochimie

biocide /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/ n
any substance that can destroy living organisms biocide

bioclimatology n
science that studies interaction between biosphere and atmosphere bioclimatologie

biocoenosis n
community of organisms biocénose

biodegradable /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
capable of being decomposed by biological activity biodégradable

biodegradation n
decomposition of any material by microorganisms biodégradation

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
diversity of flora and fauna biodiversité

bioecology n
bioécologie

bioelectricity n
Electricity generated within an organism bioélectricité

bioenergetic adj
related to bioenergetics bioénergétique

bioenergetics n
study of the energy transformations bioénergétique

biofilm n
aggregation of microorganisms biopellicule

biogenesis /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
principle biogenèse

biogenic adj
produced by living organisms, or by a biological process biogène

biogeography n
study of geographical distribution of living things biogéographie

biographer n
the writer of a biography biographe

biographical adj
relating to an account of a person's life biographique

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
personal life story biographie

biohazard n
biological risk risque biologique

bioindicator n
indicator of environmental health bioindicateur biorévélateur

bioindustry n
industry associated with biotechnology bioindustrie

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
field of science bioinformatique

biolistic adj
biolistique

biolistics n
biolistique

biological /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ n
of biology biologique
consanguine biologique

biological father n
man from whom one inherits DNA père biologique

biological mother n
woman from whom one inherits DNA mère biologique

biological parent n
biological parent parent biologique

biological warfare n
use of an organism as a weapon of war guerre biologique

biological weapon n
biological pathogen arme biologique

biologist n
student of biology biologiste biologue

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of living matter biologie

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
emission of light by a living organism bioluminescence

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ n
indicator of a biological state biomarqueur

biomass /ˈbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˌmæs/ n
total mass of living things biomasse
vegetation used as fuel biomasse

biomaterial n
material biomatériau

biomathematics n
application of mathematics to the study of biological systems biomathématiques

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
biological community biome

biomechanical adj
of or pertaining to biomechanics biomécanique

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmedɪkl/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmedɪkl/ adj
pertaining to biomedicine biomédical

biomedicine n
a branch of medical science biomédecine

biometrics n
measurement of biological data biométrie
measurement of physical characteristics for use in personal identification biométrie

biomimetic adj
related to biomimetics biomimétique

biomolecular adj
biomoléculaire

biomolecule n
molecules biomolécule

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
engineering based on biological systems bionique

biophilia /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪil.i.ə/ n
love of nature and all living things biophilie

biophysics n
science biophysique

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes biopsie

biorefinery n
a facility that carries out such production bioraffinerie

bioremediation n
use of biological organisms to remove contaminants bioremédiation

bioresource n
resource of biological origin bioressource

bioscience n
sciences dealing with living organisms bioscience

biospeleology n
biospéléologie

biosphere n
part of Earth capable of supporting life biosphère

biostasis n
the ability of an organism to tolerate environmental changes without actively adapting to them biostasie

biostratigraphic adj
biostratigraphique

biostrome n
a horizontally bedded stratum of fossilized remains of sedentary organisms biostrome

biosynthesis n
synthesis of organic compounds biosynthèse

biota n
the living organisms of a region biote

biotechnological /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nə.lɒdʒ.ɪk.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to biotechnology biotechnologique

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ n
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences biotechnologie
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications biotechnologie

biotherapy n
any of several unrelated therapies that use natural biological processes biothérapie
the use of living organisms in the control of disease biothérapie

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms biotique

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex biotine

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
dark brown mica biotite

bipartisan /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn/ adj
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties bipartisan

bipedalism n
habit of standing and walking on two feet bipédie

biphasic adj
having two phases biphasique

biphenyl n
organic compound biphényle

biplane n
airplane that has two pairs of wings biplan

bipod n
two-legged stand bipied

bipolar adj
involving both poles bipolaire
relating to or having bipolar disorder bipolaire maniaco-dépressif

bipolar disorder n
psychiatric diagnostic category trouble bipolaire

bipolarization n
bipolarisation

bipolaron n
(chemistry) doubly-charged polaron bipolaron
(physics) bound pair of polarons bipolaron

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
punishment device badine baguette
tree bouleau
wood bouleau

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ v
to punish with a birch verger

birch sap n
the sap extracted from a birch tree eau de bouleau

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ /bʌɹd/ [bɜɪd] n
animal oiseau oiselet oiselle
girlfriend gonzesse nana poule
person oiseau
woman nana gonzesse minette
time in prison taule tôle
vulgar hand gesture doigt d'honneur
penis petit oiseau oiseau

bird cherry n
Prunus padus merisier à grappes

bird of ill omen n
oiseau de mauvais augure

bird of paradise n
bird paradisier oiseau de paradis

bird of prey n
carnivorous bird oiseau de proie rapace

birdbath n
basin for wild birds bain d’oiseaux

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ n
someone who is not intelligent étourneau

birdcage n
cage to keep birds in panier volière

birdcall n
device used to imitate the cry of a bird appeau

birdcatcher n
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl oiseleur oiseleuse

birdcatching n
the catching of birds, wildfowl oisellerie

birdhouse n
small house for birds nichoir

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
bird, birdling oiselet oisillon

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ n
sticky substance to catch birds glu

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ v
add birdlime engluer

birdling /ˈbɜɹd.lɪŋ/ n
small bird, birdie oisillon

birds of a feather flock together proverb
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate qui se ressemble s'assemble

birdsong n
musical sound made by a bird chant chant d’oiseau

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
observing wild birds [[observation]] [[des]] [[oiseau

birefringence /baɪɹɪˈfɹɪndʒəns/ n
the splitting of a ray of light into two parallel rays of perpendicular polarization by passage through an optically anisotropic medium biréfringence

biretta n
square cap barrette

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
process of childbearing; beginning of life naissance
beginning or start; a point of origin naissance

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
to give birth (to) accoucher

birth certificate n
official document certifying the details of a person's birth acte de naissance

birth control n
voluntary control of the number of children conceived contrôle des naissances

birth defect n
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth anomalie congénitale

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
anniversary anniversaire fête
date of birth date de naissance anniversaire

birthday cake n
a cake made to celebrate a birthday gâteau d'anniversaire gâteau de fête

birthday card n
greeting card carte d'anniversaire

birthday party n
a party held to celebrate a birthday fête d'anniversaire

birthday suit n
nakedness tenue d’Adam tenue d’Ève

birthmark n
a mark on the skin formed before birth tache de naissance tache de vin

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
location lieu de naissance

birthrate n
rate of live births to population taux de natalité

birthwort n
Aristolochia aristoloche

biryani n
dish of spiced rice beriani biriani biryani

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
biscuit
form of earthenware biscuit
ship's "bread" biscuit

bisector n
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts bissectrice

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
botany: having both male and female organs bisexué
sexually attracted to both men and women bisexuel

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexual person bisexuel bisexuelle

bisexuality n
psychology bisexualité

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
chess piece fou
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations évêque

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
diocese évêché
function of being bishop épiscopat

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
chemical element bismuth

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
A similar American animal, Bison bison bison bison d'Amérique du Nord
A wild ox, Bison bonasus bison bison d'Europe

bisphenol A n
4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane bisphénol A

bissextile /bɪˈsɛks.taɪəl/ /bɪˈsɛkstɪl/ adj
having an extra day bissextil

bissextile year n
year with an extra day année bissextile

bistable adj
having two stable states bistable

bistort n
any of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers bistorte

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
small restaurant bistro
small bar bistro

bistronomic adj
bistronomique

bistronomically adv
bistronomiquement

bisulfate n
Univalent anion HSO₄- bisulfate

bit /bɪt/ n
metal in horse's mouth mors
rotary cutting tool foret
small amount of something peu petit morceau
math: binary digit bit
computing smallest unit of storage bit
datum that may take on one of exactly two values bit

bit by bit adv
small amount at a time petit à petit peu à peu

bit player n
actor with a minor role utilité

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
difficult or confounding problem saleté saloperie
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female salope garce rosse
female canine chienne louve renarde

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
complain (about something) spitefully chialer pester rouspéter râler

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
mouthful bouchée
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting piqûre
wound left behind after having been bitten morsure
act of biting morsure

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
to attack with the teeth mordre
to bite a baited hook or other lure mordre
to hold something by clamping one’s teeth mordre
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth mordre piquer
to sting mordre piquer

bite me interjection
expression of discontent or aggravation va te faire foutre

bite off more than one can chew v
To try to do too much avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre

bite the bullet v
endure punishment with dignity or accept a negative aspect of a situation serrer les dents

bite the dust v
to die mordre la poussière
to quit or fail mordre la poussière

bitness n
largeur

bitstock n
drill bit-carrying crank for boring holes chignole vilebrequin

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
harsh, piercing or stinging dur sévère
hateful or hostile haineux haïssable hostile odieux
having an acrid taste amer
cynical and resentful amer

bitter melon n
fruit margose melon amer momordique poire balsamique pomme de merveille

bitter orange n
fruit bigarade orange amère
tree bigaradier

bitterly /ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/ adv
in a bitter manner amèrement

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae butor

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
quality of feeling bitter amertume
quality of being bitter in taste amertume

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ adj
both bitter and sweet doux-amer aigre-doux
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure doux-amer mi-figue mi-raisin

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara douce-amère

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
Mineral pitch bitume

bivalence n
state or quality of being bivalent bivalence

bivalve /ˈbaɪvælv/ n
Any mollusc of taxonomic class Bivalvia bivalve

bivector n
an antisymmetric tensor biveteur

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering bivouac

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
occurring twice a week bihebdomadaire

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adv
twice a week bihebdomadairement

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ n
something published or released once every two weeks bimensuel quinzomadaire

bixin n
an apocarotenoid that is the active ingredient of annatto bixine

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
strangely unconventional bizarre

black /blæk/ adj
absorbing all light noir
off coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener noir
relating to people with dark skin noir
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced noir
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white" noir
bad; evil noir
overcrowded noir de monde

black /blæk/ n
colour/color noir
dye, pigment noir
pen, pencil, etc. with black pigment noir
dark-skinned person Noir Noire

black alder n
Alnus glutinosa tree aulne glutineux aulne noir aulne poisseux

black antshrike n
bird batara noir

black bear n
American black bear baribal ours noir
Asiatic black bear ours noir d'Asie ours à collier du Tibet

black bile n
one of the four humours atrabile

black box n
recorders in an aircraft boîte noire boite noire
theoretical construct or device boîte noire boite noire

black caiman n
caiman caïman noir

black cat n
black-furred cat [[chat]] [[noir]]

black chanterelle n
mushroom trompette de la mort trompette des morts corne d’abondance craterelle

black coal n
high quality coal charbon bitumineux houille grasse

black coffee n
coffee served without cream or milk café noir

black currant n
berry cassis
shrub cassissier groseillier noir

black dwarf n
cooled white dwarf naine noire

black eye n
bruised eye œil au beurre noir cocard mélanobutyrophtalmie œil poché

black gold n
petroleum or noir

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
Lyrurus tetrix tétras lyre

black guillemot n
black guillemot guillemot à miroir

black hole n
celestial body trou noir

black humor n
subgenre of comedy humour noir

black ice n
invisible film of ice glace noire verglas

black kite n
species of kite milan noir

black knight n
evil character chevalier noir

black letter n
a Northern-European style of type Fraktur

black light n
light bulb that emits ultraviolet light lumière noire

black liquor n
a waste product in pulp and paper industry liqueur noire

black lung n
coal dust pneumoconiosis silicose

black magic n
magic derived from evil forces magie noire

black mamba n
A large venomous snake mamba noir

black market n
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls marché noir économie souterraine

black mulberry n
fruit mûre noire
tree mûrier noir

black pepper n
spice poivre noir

black pudding n
a sausage boudin noir

black salsify n
Scorzonera hispanica scorsonère

black scabbardfish n
Aphanopus carbo sabre noir

black sheep n
disliked person brebis galeuse mouton noir
nonconformist brebis galeuse mouton noir

black swan n
Cygnus atratus cygne noir

black tea n
tea leaves which have been "fermented" thé noir

black vulture n
Coragyps atratus vautour moine

black widow n
a murderous woman veuve noire
species of venomous spider veuve noire

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Dryocopus martius pic noir

black-and-white adj
displaying images in shades of grey/gray noir et blanc
using shades of grey/gray noir et blanc

black-arched moth n
species of moth bombyx moine

black-backed jackal n
Canis mesomelas chacal à chabraque

black-billed capercaillie n
Tetrao parvirostris tétras à bec noir

black-crested antshrike n
bird Batara huppé

black-eyed pea n
cowpea bean cornille dolique à œil noir niébé pois à vache

black-footed cat n
Felis nigripes chat à pattes noires

black-headed gull n
Chroicocephalus ridibundus mouette rieuse Mouette rieuse

black-hooded antshrike n
passerine bird batara capucin

black-throated antshrike n
passerine bird batara à gorge noire

blackballing n
an instance of a person being blackballed blackboulage

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
fruit mûre
shrub ronce mûrier

blackberry winter n
period of cold weather around March, April or May saints de glace

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
Turdus merula: blackbird merle

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
a surface that can be written upon with chalk tableau tableau noir

blackbody n
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it corps noir

blackcap n
Sylvia atricapilla fauvette à tête noire

blacken v
become black noircir
make black noircir
defame, sully noircir salir
make dirty souiller

blackhead n
skin blemish comédon point noir

blackish-gray antshrike n
passerine bird batara demi-deuil

blackjack /ˈblækdʒæk/ n
card game vingt-et-un
flag pavillon de pirates
weapon matraque

blackleg n
fatal cattle disease charbon symptomatique

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned blacklist liste noire

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ v
to place on a blacklist blacklister

blackmail n
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure chantage

blackmail v
to extort money faire chanter faire du chantage

blackmailer n
someone who blackmails maitre-chanteur maître chanteur maître-chanteur

blackness n
state, property or quality noirceur

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
A large-scale power failure blackout coupure de courant
The mandatory blinding of all light blackout
a temporary loss of consciousness blackout
a temporary loss of memory blackout trou de mémoire

blackout curtain n
A current which blocks light rideau occultant

blackshirt n
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party chemise noire squadriste

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
forgeron forgeronne sidérurgiste
farrier (colloquial) maréchal-ferrant maréchale-ferrante

blackthorn n
Prunus spinosa prunellier

blackwater n
contaminated waste water eaux noires

bladder /ˈblædə(ɹ)/ n
flexible sac in zoology vésicule vessie
hollow inflatable organ in botany vésicule
inflatable bag inside a ball vessie
sealed plastic wine bag cubi

bladderpod n
Lobelia inflata, indian tobacco, Puke weed tabac indien

bladderwort n
Utricularia utriculaire

blade /bleɪd/ n
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil lame
slang term for a weapon such as a dagger lame
the flat part of a leaf or petal lame

blag adj
an armed robbery braquage

blagger n
a persuasive person baratineur
a thief or robber braqueur

blah /blɑː/ n
nonsense talk bla-bla blabla

blame /bleɪm/ n
state of having caused a bad event blâme coupabilité

blame /bleɪm/ v
place blame upon blâmer reprocher

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚ.ði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ).ði/ adj
deserving blame of censure blâmable

blanch v
to cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water blanchir monder
to make white blanchir
to grow or become white blanchir

blancmange /bləˈmɑn(d)ʒ/ /bləˈmɒn(d)ʒ/ n
dessert blanc-manger

bland /blænd/ adj
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating douce doux
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave douce doux
Lacking in taste or vigor fade

blank /blæŋk/ adj
free from writing, printing or marks vierge blanc

blank /blæŋk/ n
piece of metal préforme
piece or division of a piece préforme
simulation cartridge [[balle]] [[à blanc]] [[cartouche]] [[à blanc]]
space character espace
void space on a paper blanc

blank check n
grant of complete authority carte blanche chèque en blanc
signed check chèque en blanc

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
covering or encompassing everything général

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
fabric couverture

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ v
to cover couvrir recouvrir

blanquette /blɑ̃ˈkɛt/ /blɒ̃ˈkɛt/ n
white meat stew which is not browned blanquette

blare n
dazzling often garish brilliance brillance éclat

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
to speak against God or religious doctrine blasphémer

blasphemer n
One who commits blasphemy blasphémateur blasphématrice

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
lacking piety or respect for the sacred blasphématoire

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
Irreverence toward something sacred blasphème

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
explosion explosion souffle
violent gust of wind rafale
an immature or precursor cell blaste

blast furnace n
furnace where iron ore is smelted haut fourneau

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
cursed fichu
heraldry, of a tree whose branches bear no leaves effeuillé mort sec

blastema n
a clump of undifferentiated cells or blasts from which an organ or body part will develop blastème

blasto- prefix
bud, budding, germination blasto-

blastocoele n
the fluid-filled cavity in a blastula blastocèle

blastocyst n
mammalian blastula blastocyste

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
point from which the embryo develops blastoderme

blastodisk n
a round, flattened region of cells from which the embryo of many vertebrates begins to develop in the fertilized ovum; a germinal disk blastodisque

blastoma /blæstˈoʊmə/ n
type of tumour blastome

blastomere n
any cell that results from division of a fertilized egg blastomère

blastoporal adj
pertaining to a blastopore; blastoporic blastoporale

blastopore n
the opening into the archenteron blastopore

blastula n
an early form in the development of an embryo blastula

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
obvious, on show clair flagrant

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
to talk rapidly without making much sense déblatérer

blaxploitation n
genre of exploitation films of the 1970s that starred black actors. blacksploitation blaxploitation

blaze /bleɪz/ n
fast-burning fire embrasement feu flambée

blaze /bleɪz/ v
to be on fire brûler flamber
to mark or cut a route baliser
to shine like a flame briller

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
a jacket blazer

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
a description of a coat of arms blasonnement blason

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
to describe of a coat of arms blasonner armorier

bleach n
chemical eau de Javel javel

bleach v
to treat with bleach blanchir

bleachers n
tiered, exposed spectator seating gradin place de tribune non-couverte

bleaching agent n
whitening substance agent blanchissant

bleak /bliːk/ adj
cheerless morne
without color morne terne

bleak /bliːk/ n
small European river fish ablette

bleat n
cry of a sheep or a goat bêlement béguètement

bleat v
informal: to complain rouspéter
to make the cry of a sheep or goat bêler bégueter chevroter

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
lose blood saigner

bleed white v
cause hardship by cutting supplies off saigner à blanc

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel saignement hémorragie

bleeding heart n
a person considered to be over-sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged ami du peuple défenseur de la veuve et de l'orphelin

bleep n
high-pitched sound bip

bleep censor n
software module censeur de bip

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ n
moral defect défaut tache
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something tache imperfection

blend /blɛnd/ n
mixture mélange

blend /blɛnd/ v
to mix mélanger mixer mêler

blended family n
a stepfamily in which both new mates have one or more living children from prior partners famille recomposée

blender /ˈblɛndə/ /ˈblɛndɚ/ n
machine mixeur

blennorrhea n
an inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus blennorrhée

blenny n
fish of Blenniodei blennie

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the eyelid blépharite

blepharospasm /ˈblɛfəɹəʊˌspæzəm/ n
spasm of eyelid blépharospasme

bless /blɛs/ v
confer blessing on bénir

bless you interjection
said to somebody who has sneezed à tes souhaits à vos souhaits

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing béni bienheureux

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
divine or supernatural aid or reward bénédiction grâce
group of unicorns groupe harde horde troupeau
thing one is glad of bénédiction
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor bénédiction
good fortune bénédiction
pronouncement invoking divine aid bénédiction

blessing in disguise n
A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best un mal pour un bien

blet /blɛt/ v
To undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening blettir

bleuatre adj
bleuâtre

blight /blaɪt/ n
anything that impedes growth or spoils something fléau
plant disease cloque fléau rouille

blight /blaɪt/ v
to cause to suffer blight abîmer
to spoil or ruin (something) abîmer
to suffer blight abîmé

blighter n
person tête à claques

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
expressing surprise, etc. bon sang diantre fichtre mazette mince

blimp /blɪmp/ n
airship ballon dirigeable dirigeable

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
unable to see aveugle mal-voyant mal-voyante

blind /blaɪnd/ n
covering for a window store
forced bet in poker blind

blind /blaɪnd/ v
make temporarily or permanently blind aveugler

blind as a bat adj
nearly totally blind myope comme une taupe

blind carbon copy n
copy of an email message copie carbone invisible

blind date n
rencontre à l'aveugle rendez-vous surprise

blind man's buff n
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to touch the others colin-maillard

blind spot n
part of the road that cannot be seen angle mort
place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina point aveugle tache aveugle

blind test n
testing method blind test test en aveugle

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ n
horse's eye shield œillère

blindfold n
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes bandeau
something that obscures vision (literally or metaphorically) bandeau voile

blindfold v
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see bander les yeux

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
sightlessly à l’aveuglette

blindness n
condition of being blind cécité

blini n
buckwheat pancakes blini

blink v
to close and reopen both eyes quickly ciller cligner des yeux
to flash headlights faire un appel de phares
to flash on and off at regular intervals clignoter

blink of an eye n
very short period of time clin d'œil

blinker n
eye shield œillère
eyelid paupière

bliss /blɪs/ n
perfect happiness béatitude félicité

blissful adj
full of joy bienheureux

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
bubble on a painted surface cloque
bubble on the skin ampoule boursouflure cloque

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
cause blisters to form cloquer se couvrir d'ampoules
criticise severely blâmer critiquer

blithe /blaɪð/ adj
happy, cheerful allègre content gai joyeux
indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern indifférent négligent

blitzkrieg n
fast military offensive guerre éclair blitzkrieg

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
severe snowstorm blizzard

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ n
overdistension of rumen météorisme tympanisme

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
to fill soft substance with gas, water, etc bouffir boursoufler gonfler
to get an overdistended rumen gonfler météoriser

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ adj
excessively or extremely large or wealthy fortuné gigantesque
swollen with fluid or gas gonflé

bloatware n
software that is overpacked with features boufficiel inflagiciel obésiciel obésitiel

blob /blɑb/ /blɒb/ n
shapeless or amorphous mass goutte pâte tache

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
group of countries bloc

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading billot bloc
distance from one street to another pâté de maison rue
residential building consisting of flats immeuble
slang:human head ciboulot tronche tête
something that prevents passing blocage obstruction
substantial often approximately cuboid piece bloc
set of paper sheets bloc
chemistry: portion of macromolecule bloc
computing: logical data storage unit bloc
group of buildings demarcated by streets bloc
volleyball: defensive play blocage

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
to fill, making it impossible to pass boucher
to prevent an action bloquer contrer
to prevent passing bloquer

block comment n
comment that occupies several lines commentaire en bloc

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
the isolation of something blocus

blockbuster n
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales blockbuster

blockchain n
shared record chaine de blocs

blockhead n
stupid person imbécile cancre

blockhouse n
a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports casemate

blockquote /ˈblɑk.kwoʊt/ /ˈblɒk.kwəʊt/ n
quotation as block of text bloc de citation

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
a personal or corporate website blog blogue

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
to contribute to a blog bloguer

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
contributor to a blog blogueur blogueuse

blogosphere n
the totality of blogs blogosphère

bloke /bləʊk/ n
man mec gars type

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
having blonde hair or complexion blond
of a pale golden colour blond

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
a pale yellowish color blond
fair-haired person blond blonde

blood /blʌd/ n
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies sang
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings sang

blood blister n
blister filled with blood pinçon

blood brother n
unrelated male friend confirmed by a ceremonial mingling of blood frère de sang

blood cell n
any of the cells normally found in the blood cellule sanguine globule

blood clot n
thrombus caillot sanguin

blood is thicker than water proverb
relationships are stronger within the family bon sang ne peut mentir bon sang ne saurait mentir la voix du sang est la plus forte

blood money n
blood money prix du sang

blood orange n
type of orange orange sanguine

blood plasma n
clear fluid portion of blood plasma sanguin

blood poisoning n
presence of micro-organisms in bloodstream septicémie empoisonnement du sang toxémie

blood pressure n
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins tension artérielle

blood red adj
of a deep vivid red colour rouge sang

blood sausage n
type of sausage boudin noir boudin

blood sister n
a female bound to another one in commitment and friendship by a ceremonial mingling of blood sœur de sang

blood test n
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood bilan sanguin

blood transfusion n
taking blood from one and giving it to another individual transfusion sanguine transfusion

blood type n
blood classification groupe sanguin

blood vessel n
component of the circulatory system that carries blood vaisseau sanguin vaisseau

blood volume n
volémie

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
indiscriminate killing or slaughter bain de sang
upset bain de sang boucherie massacre

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
dog limier
informal: detective détective limier

bloodletter n
saigneur

bloodletting n
ancient medical practice saignée

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
the desire for bloodshed soif de sang

bloodnut n
person with red hair, informal rouquin rouquine

bloodroot n
plant sanguinaire

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter carnage
shedding or spilling of blood effusion de sang

bloodshot adj
reddened and inflamed injecté

bloodstained adj
stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood taché de sang

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal afflux sanguin

bloodsucker n
animal that drinks the blood of others suceur de sang suceuse de sang
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible sangsue

bloodthirsty adj
eager to resort to violence sanguinaire

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
characterised by great bloodshed sanglant sanglante
covered in blood ensanglanté sanguinaire sanglant sanglante
intensifier foutu foutue maudit maudite

bloody hell interjection
expression of dismay bon sang purée

bloody mary n
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice bloody mary

bloom /bluːm/ n
delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves duvet pruine velours
mineralogy: a popular term for a bright-hued variety of some minerals fleur
state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor fleur
the state of blossoming efflorescence en fleurs floraison
white area of cocoa butter voile

bloomers n
Women’s underpants with short legs. bloomer

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ adj
euphemism for "bloody" sacré sacrée
opening in blossoms en fleur
thriving in health, beauty and vigor/vigour florissant florissante

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ n
blooming fleurissement

blooper /ˈblupɚ/ n
an error perle

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
flowers on trees fleur
state or season for such flowers floraison

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
begin to thrive or flourish s'épanouir
have or open into blossoms fleurir

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
blemish, spot or stain tache
stain on someone's reputation or character souillure

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
to cause a blot tacher

blot out v
to obliterate effacer

blotting paper n
absorbent paper used to dry ink buvard

blouse /blaʊs/ n
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt chemisier corsage

bloviate v
to speak or discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner parler pompeusement

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
act of striking or hitting coup

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
be very undesirable chier nul
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound souffler jouer
to cause sudden destruction péter
to cause to explode sauter
to explode péter sauter
to fellate pipe sucer
to leave se casser tirer voiles
to produce an air current souffler
to create or shape by blowing souffler
to propel by an air current souffler
(of a cetacean) exhale visibly through the spout the seawater souffler
to be propelled by an air current souffler
to squander claquer flamber

blow away v
to depart on currents of air s'envoler
to impress greatly souffler

blow one's nose v
to expel mucus from nose se moucher

blow over v
to pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down enterrer terminer

blow someone's mind v
to astonish époustoufler quelqu'un

blow up v
to explode (transitive) faire sauter
to inflate gonfler
to suddenly get very angry exploser

blower n
device ventilateur

blowfish n
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe poisson ballon poisson globe

blowfly n
flies of the family Calliphoridae mouche à viande

blowgun n
weapon sarbacane

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ n
person who talks too much or too loudly grande gueule

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
the act of fellatio pipe fellation

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
tool chalumeau lampe à souder

blubber v
to make noises while crying chialer pleurer comme un veau

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
sturdy laced leather half-boot derby

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
short heavy club matraque

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ v
to club, hit with a bludgeon matraquer
to force upon soutirer

blue /blu/ /bluː/ adj
bleu bleue
depressed bleus blues déprimé
pornographic or profane bleu

blue /blu/ /bluː/ n
colour bleu bleue

blue /blu/ /bluː/ v
to brighten (laundry) azurer
to make blue bleuter
to passivate steel bleuter
to turn blue bleuir

blue beret n
UN peacekeeper casque bleu

blue card n
European work permit carte bleue

blue cheese n
kind of cheese with bluish mold fromage bleu bleu

blue devils n
low spirits idée noire

blue giant n
very luminous star géante bleue

blue green adj
colour/color bleu-vert

blue hour n
period of twilight l'heure bleue

blue jay n
species of North American jay geai bleu

blue jeans n
bluejean

blue mussel n
Mytilus edulis moule bleue

blue peter n
signal flag pavillon de partance

blue screen of death n
screen indicating a system error écran bleu de la mort

blue state n
blue state in the United States État bleu

blue supergiant n
a large blue giant supergéante bleue

blue tit n
bird mésange bleue

blue whale n
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus baleine bleue rorqual bleu rorqual de Sibbald

blue wildebeest n
Connochaetes taurinus gnou bleu

blue-eyed adj
having blue eyes cyanophtalme

blue-eyed boy n
someone's favourite, especially a young one chouchou

blue-green alga n
member of cyanobacteria algue bleu-vert

blue-winged grasshopper n
Oedipoda caerulescens criquet bleu criquet rubané criquet à ailes bleues criquet à ailes bleues et noires œdipode bleue œdipode bleuâtre

blue-winged kookaburra n
Dacelo leachii martin-chasseur à ailes bleues

bluebell n
flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthoides jacinthe des bois

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːbəɹi/ n
fruit bleuet myrtille
plant myrtille

bluebird n
bird of Sialia merlebleu

bluefin tuna n
tuna species thon rouge

bluefish n
Pomatomus saltatrix tassergal

blueness n
state or quality of being blue bleuité

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
any detailed technical drawing blueprint
cyanotype reproduction process cyanotype

blues /bluːz/ n
musical form blues

bluethroat n
bird gorge-bleue à miroir

bluetongue n
disease of ruminants fièvre catarrhale maladie de la langue bleue

bluff /blʌf/ v
to make a bluff bluffer

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
somewhat blue in color bleuâtre bleuté légèrement bleu

bluishness n
the quality of somewhat blue bleuâtreté

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
mistake faux pas gaffe bourde impair maladresse

blunderbuss /ˈblʌndəbʌs/ /ˈblʌndəɹbʌs/ n
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle espingole tromblon

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious abrupt
dull in understanding; slow of discernment idiot obtus sot
having a thick edge or point, not sharp émoussé

blunt /blʌnt/ n
cigar filled with marijuana blunt

blunt /blʌnt/ v
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker émousser
to repress or weaken réprimer

bluntly /ˈblʌntli/ adv
In a blunt manner abruptement à brûle-pourpoint

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ n
A smear, smudge or blot marque salissure tache
Something that appears hazy or indistinct flou

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ v
flou
become indistinct s'estomper
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim brouiller estomper

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
a short description of a book, film, or other work quatrième de couverture

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ adj
Out of focus flou

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
not clear, crisp, or focused flou

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝɹt/ v
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly [[laisser]] [[échapper]] lâcher

blush /blʌʃ/ n
an act of blushing rougeur
makeup blush fard fard à joues

blush /blʌʃ/ v
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment rougir cramoisir empourprer

blushing bride n
a bride who is a virgin une jeune mariée rougissante

blustery adj
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts bruyant tumultueux

boa /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
snake boa
scarf boa

boa constrictor n
snake boa constricteur

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
male pig verrat

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
amount paid for meals and lodging couvert pension
blackboard, whiteboard, etc. planche tableau plateau
committee conseil d'administration
device containing electrical switches compteur
piece of wood or other material planche

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
nautical: to capture an enemy ship aborder
to step or climb embarquer

board and lodging n
place of lodging with daily meals le gîte et le couvert le vivre et le couvert

board game n
game played on a board jeu de société

board of directors n
group of people elected by stockholders conseil d'administration

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
one who uses a snowboard planchiste
someone who pays for meals and lodging pensionnaire

boarding n
act of attacking an enemy ship abordage
embarkation embarquement

boarding house n
boarding school building pensionnat
private house for paying guests pension

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
a document to board a plane, ship, etc. carte d'embarquement

boarding school n
school which provides board and lodging internat pensionnat

boarhound n
large dog bred to hunt boars vautre

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
brag fanfaronnade vantardise

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself se vanter

boastful adj
tending to boast or brag fanfaron vantard

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
water craft bateau barque nacelle

boat person n
member of boat people boat-people

boat shoe n
type of shoe chaussure bateau

boater /ˈboʊ.tɚ/ /ˈbəʊt.e/ n
straw hat canotier

boatman n
a man in charge of a small boat batelier passeur

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊsn̩/ n
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship bosco

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
move vertically at surface of water ballotter

bob haircut n
a haircut carré coiffure à la garçonne

bobbin n
small spool in a sewing machine canette bobine
spool around which wire is coiled bobine

bobble n
elasticated band for securing hair élastique à cheveux
furry ball attached on top of a hat pompon

bobby /ˈbɒbi/ n
police officer bobby

bobcat /ˈbɑbkæt/ /ˈbɒbkæt/ n
North American wild cat lynx roux

bobsledder n
someone who participates in bobsled bobeur bobeuse

bobsleigh n
sled bobsleigh
sport bobsleigh

bocce /ˈbɑtʃi/ n
A game similar to bowls or pétanque bocce

bodger n
One who works in a slipshod manner bâcleur

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ n
bodhisattva bodhisattva

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone corsage

bodily adj
relating to the body corporel

bodily fluid n
biofluid fluide corporel humeur liquide biologique

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
collection of knowledge corpus corps
corpse corps cadavre corps sans vie
organisation, company or other authoritative group organisation corps
physical structure of a human or animal corps
any physical object or material thing corps
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human corps
substance, material presence corps
torso torse corps

body hair n
androgenic hair poils androgéniques poils du corps

body language n
non-verbal communication langage du corps

body linen n
linen linge de corps

body mass index n
the measure of the weight in comparison with the height of a person IMC indice de masse corporelle

body odour n
unpleasant smell on a perons's body odeur corporelle

body of water n
significant accumulation of water étendue d'eau

body part n
anatomy: part of organism partie du corps

body shop n
body shop carrosserie

body temperature n
the current temperature of the body of a person or animal [[température]] [[corporelle]]

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique culturiste

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
sport of muscle development culturisme
work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile carrosserie

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
person responsible for protecting an individual garde du corps

bodysuit n
a one-piece, skin-tight garment rather like a leotard body

bodywork n
exterior body of a motor vehicle carrosserie
repair of the exterior body of a motor vehicle carrosserie

boffin /ˈbɒfɪn/ n
scientist or engineer expert intello

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
expanse of marshland tourbière

bog down v
to become stuck s'enliser

bog roll n
toilet paper PQ papier-cul torche-cul

bog rosemary n
Andromeda andromède

bogatyr n
medieval Russian heroic warrior bogatyr

bogey /boʊɡi/ /bəʊɡi/ n
a score of one over par in golf bogey boguey
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi boggie

bogeyman n
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories croque-mitaine

boggle /ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ v
to be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused être confus être époustouflé
to confuse or mystify; overwhelm troubler épater

boggy adj
having the qualities of a bog marécageux

bogue n
Boops boops bogue

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
counterfeit or fake; not genuine bidouillé contrefait falsifié faux maquillé trafiqué
incorrect; useless; broken fichu foutu gâté hors d'usage niqué

bohrium /ˈbɔːriəm/ n
chemical element bohrium

boid /bɔɪd/ n
snake boïdé

boil /bɔɪl/ n
accumulation of pus furoncle
point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour bouillir

boil /bɔɪl/ v
begin to turn into a gas bouillir
cook in boiling water faire bouillir
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas bouillir porter à l'ébullition

boiled /bɔɪld/ adj
cooked in hot water bouilli

boiled egg n
boiled egg (generic) œuf bouilli
hard-boiled egg œuf dur
soft-boiled egg œuf à la coque

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə(ɹ)/ n
device for heating circulating water chaudière

boiler room n
a room that houses the boiler chaufferie

boiler suit n
one-piece suit combinaison

boilermaker /ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkə/ n
whiskey and beer Dame du lac

boilerplate n
standard text used routinely texte standard

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
that boil(s) bouillant

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ n
process of changing the state of a substance ébullition

boiling point n
temperature at which a liquid boils point d'ébullition

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy turbulent turbulente
full of energy; noisy bruyant tapageur

bok choy n
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis chou chinois chou de Pékin pe-tsaï

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image bokeh

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
courageous, daring effronté hardi
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface gras

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ adv
in a bold manner hardiment

boldness n
courage audace

bolete n
type of mushrooms bolet

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ n
extremely bright meteor bolide

boll weevil n
beetle anthonome

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area borne bollard
post to secure mooring lines bollard bitte bitte d'amarrage

bollock /ˈbɒlək/ n
(vulgar, slang) testicle couille

bollock /ˈbɒlək/ v
(vulgar, slang) to reprimand grossly engueuler

bollocks interjection
expressing anger, frustration les boules merde putain

bollocks n
an idiot or disagreeable person couillon
nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead conneries foutaises
testicles couilles

bollocks v
to fail (a task) foirer

bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ n
Italian sauce sauce bolognaise

bolometric magnitude n
(astronomy) magnitude of a star magnitude bolométrique

bolon n
traditional Malian harp bolon

bolster /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
a large cushion or pillow traversin

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
large roll of material rouleau
lightning spark éclair
metal fastener boulon
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow carreau boulon
sliding pin or bar in a lock verrou
bar to prevent a door from being forced open verrou

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ v
of a plant, to grow quickly monter monter en graine
to connect pieces using a bolt boulonner

bolt cutter n
large pair of pliers to cut bolts coupe-boulons

bolus n
round mass of food bol

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
device filled with explosives bombe
a jump into water for maximum splashing bombe
very attractive woman bombe bombe sexuelle

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
attack with bombs bombarder

bomb cyclone n
bombe cyclonique

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
medieval primitive cannon bombarde

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
to attack something with bombs, artillery shells, or other missiles bombarder
to direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms bombarder
to attack something or someone by directing objects at them bombarder

bombardier beetle n
beetle bombardier

bombardment n
act of bombing, esp towns or cities bombardement

bombastic /bɑmˈbæs.tʰɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
high-sounding but with little meaning abscons verbeux
pompous or overly wordy ampoulé boursouflé enflé pompeux

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
aircraft bombardier
bomb setter artilleur poseur de bombes

bombing n
action of dropping bombs from the air bombardement

bombshell n
a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact bombe obus
someone who is very attractive bombe
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational bombe surprise

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ interjection
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat bon appétit bon ap'

bon mot /bɑn moʊ/ /bɒn məʊ/ n
clever saying, phrase or witticism bon mot

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink bon vivant bonne vivante

bon voyage interjection
wish of good journey bon voyage

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
done in good faith de bonne foi
genuine authentique véritable

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
binding agreement, a covenant alliance
documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract obligation
in chemistry, a link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule liaison
link, connection or union lien
specific pattern of bricklaying. appareil
that which binds, a band lien entrave

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ v
To lay bricks in a specific pattern. appareiller
to connect, secure, or tie lier

bond market n
financial market marché obligataire

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
The practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure bondage
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery esclavage servitude
The state of lacking freedom; constraint esclavage

bonding n
act by which something is bonded lien
method of aggregating computer network interfaces bonding

bondman n
man bound in servitude esclave serf

bone /boʊn/ [boʊn] [bɐʉn] [bəʉn] [bəʊn] n
component of a skeleton os
material os
corset part baleine
fishbone arête

bone /boʊn/ [boʊn] [bɐʉn] [bəʉn] [bəʊn] v
slang: have sexual intercourse with fourrer emmancher
to remove bones désosser

bone density n
bone mineral density densité minérale osseuse

bone marrow n
bone marrow moelle osseuse moelle

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
Something that continues to be disputed pomme de discorde

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
erect penis trique gaule

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
fire to burn unwanted items or people bûcher
large, outdoor controlled fire feu de joie

bong /bɒŋ/ n
vessel used in smoking various substances bang

bongo n
mammal bongo

bonheur du jour /bɒˌnɜː d(j)uː ˈʒʊə/ /bəˌnɝ d(j)u ˈʒʊɹ/ n
lady's writing desk bonheur-du-jour

bonhomie /boʊnəˈmiː/ n
geniality bonhomie

bonk /bɒŋk/ n
bump on the head bosse
minor collision choc heurt
sexual intercourse coït

bonk /bɒŋk/ v
to have sexual intercourse faire l'amour
to strike or collide heurter

bonkers adj
mad, crazy chtarbé délirant fou irrationnel zinzin

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
Scottish men's cap béret casquette
cover over the engine of a motor car capot
type of women's and children's hat bonnet

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
pygmy chimpanzee bonobo

bonsai interjection
a miniaturized tree or plant bonsaï

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
extra amount of money given as a premium bonus
something extra that is good bonus

bony /ˈbəʊni/ adj
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone osseux

bonze n
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia bonze

boo /buː/ interjection
exclamation used by a member of an audience bouh
loud exclamation intended to scare someone bouh hou

boo /buː/ v
to shout boos derisively (intransitive) huer

boo-boo /ˈbuːˌbuː/ v
A minor injury bobo

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
breast (colloquial) lolo nichon néné

boob tube n
slightly derogative term for television téloche

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
bird fou
woman’s breast nibard nichon néné robert

booby trap n
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object piège piégé

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus crotte de nez mucus

book /bʊk/ n
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material livre bouquin

book lung n
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids phyllotrachée

bookbinder n
person whose profession is binding books relieur relieuse

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
furniture displaying books bibliothèque

bookend n
object designed to keep books upright serre-livre

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
reservation for a service réservation
sports: issuing of a caution réserve

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books cuistre formaliste littéraire pédant scolaire
given to reading; fond of study bouquineur rat de bibliothèque

bookkeeper /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ n
person responsible for keeping records comptable

booklet /bʊk.lət/ n
small book brochure livret pamphlet

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkəɹ/ n
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie bookmaker

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
record of the address of a file or page marque-page signet favori
strip used to mark a place in a book marque-page signet

bookmarklet n
JavaScript code applisignet bookmarklet favelet marque-page scripté signapplet

bookmobile n
bookmobile bibliobus

bookplate n
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership ex-libris

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
person libraire

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
shelf for storing books bibliothèque étagère

bookshop n
shop that sells books librairie

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
avid reader rat de bibliothèque papivore

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
sound of explosion boum

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
abrupt, low-pitched sound boum
horizontal member of a crane hausse mat
spar extending the foot of a sail bôme
period of prosperity boom

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
to be prosperous prospérer

boom box n
portable audio system ghettoblaster radiocassette

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ n
flat curved airfoil boomerang

boomslang lang=en n
Dispholidus typus boomslang

boon /buːn/ n
A blessing or benefit aubaine

boondock n
rural area cambrousse

boor /bʊə(ɹ)/ /bʊɹ/ n
a peasant rustre
a yokel plouc
an uncultured person pignouf plouc beauf mufle rustre

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ adj
behaving as a boor grossier

booster n
A booster dose rappel

boot /buːt/ n
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg botte bottine
bootleg recording copie pirate

boot /buːt/ v
computing: disconnect, to be involuntarily removed from an online conversation déconnecter
forcibly eject expulser
kick botter
vomit vomir
to start a system démarrer

boot loader n
A program that initiates the bootstrap process bootloader

bootee n
Shoe cover bottillon

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
A small stall for the display and sale of goods stand échoppe
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person cabine guérite

bootleg adj
illegally produced, transported or sold non-officiel

bootlegger n
illegal trader bootlegger

bootlicker n
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner lèche-bottes

bootmaker n
a maker of boots, a cobbler bottier

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on languette tirant
a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something amorçage

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
to help (oneself) without the aid of others se débrouiller

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
plunder butin dépouille
A woman, considered as sexual partner or sex object plan cul
The buttocks fesses cul séant

booze /buːz/ n
any alcoholic beverage bibine

boracic adj
of or relating to boron alias borax boracique borique
penniless fauché fauchée

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
Borago officinalis bourrache

borate n
salt of boric acid borate

borax n
crystalline salt borax
(chemistry) Na2B4O7 borax

borborigmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
rumbling sound borborygme

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
the rumbling sounds in the intestines borborygme

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
a decorative strip around the edge of something bordure
the line or frontier area separating regions frontière
the outer edge of something bord bordure

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ v
(transitive) to lie on, or adjacent to a border border
(transitive) to put a border on something délimiter

bordering adj
having a common boundary or border limitrophe

borderline adj
not clearly on one side or other of a boundary limite

bordure n
contrasting border round a shield bordure

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
sudden and rapid flow of tide mascaret

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
to inspire boredom ennuyer barber
to make a hole percer

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
relating to the north boréal

boreas n
aquilon borée

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
suffering from boredom ennuyé ennuyée

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
state of being bored ennui

boric adj
pertaining to the element boron boracique borico- borique

boric acid n
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid acide borique

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
inciting boredom ennuyeux ennuyant barbant

born /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈbɔːn/ adj
given birth to né née

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
born rich or in a wealthy family né avec une cuillère d'argent dans la bouche

born-again adj
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ de nouveau rené à nouveau

borne /bo(ː)ɹn/ /boən/ /bɔɹn/ /bɔːn/ adj
carried, supported porté supporté

boromagnesite n
boromagnésite

boron /ˈbɔːɹɒn/ n
id=Q618|chemical element bore

borophene n
borophène

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
municipal borough arrondissement

borreliosis n
infection borréliose

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
in a subtraction retenir
receive temporarily emprunter
to copy a word from another language emprunter

borrower /ˈbɔɹəuə/ n
one who borrows emprunteur emprunteuse

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
beetroot soup borsch bortsch

borzoi /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/ n
breed of dog barzoï

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ adj
in a very close relationship intime

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
chest, breast sein

bosom friend n
very close friend ami(e) intime

boson /ˈboʊzɒn/ /ˈbəʊzɒn/ n
particle boson

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
architecture: knob or protrusion clé de voûte
enemy in video game boss
person in charge chef patron
leader, head of an organised team chef patron
term of address to a man chef patron
supervisor patron chef

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
tending to give orders to others autoritaire

botanical adj
Of or pertaining to botany botanique

botanical garden n
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons jardin botanique

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ n
a person engaged in botany botaniste

botanize v
do the work of a botanist botaniser

botany /ˈbɒtənɪ/ n
scientific study of plants botanique

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily bâcler rater
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner rater saccager

botch up v
ruin, mess up bousiller gâter

botched adj
clumsily made or repaired gâché

botfly n
insect œstre

both /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
each of two; one and the other tous les deux les deux

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] interjection
mild expression of annoyance zut

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
make or take trouble bâdrer
to annoy, disturb déranger gêner embêter
to do something which is of negligible inconvenience daigner

botrytic adj
botrytique

bottle /ˈbɑt.əl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ n
container bouteille
contents of such a container bouteille
nerve, courage culot

bottle /ˈbɑt.əl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
feed (an infant) baby formula nourrir au biberon
refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage se dégonfler
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption embouteiller mettre en bouteille

bottle cap n
closure used to seal bottles capsule

bottle opener n
device to open bottles décapsuleur ouvre-bouteille

bottle out v
craquer se [[dégonfler]]

bottle shop n
liquor store, bottle shop magasin de vins et spiritueux

bottle up v
to prevent enemy vessels of leaving an anchorage embouteiller
to put into bottles embouteiller

bottled water n
drinking water sold in a bottle eau embouteillée eau en bouteille

bottleneck n
any delay; part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome goulet d’étranglement goulot
neck of a bottle goulot goulot de bouteille tête de bouteille

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
euphemistic: buttocks or anus derrière arrière-train cul popotin potron séant
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex passif enculé
lowest part fond dessous bas

bottom quark n
bottom quark quark bottom

bottomless pit n
endless resource or supply abîme
hell abîme

bottomonium n
meson bottomonium

bottomry n
bodinerie bomerie

bottoms up interjection
Cheers! cul sec à fond

botulinum toxin n
neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum toxine botulique

botulism n
medical condition botulisme

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
flower bougainvillier bougainvillée

bough /baʊ/ n
tree branch branche

bouillabaisse /ˈbuːjəbeɪs/ n
a type of French fish soup bouillabaisse

bouillon /ˈbuː.jɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ n
a clear seasoned broth bouillon

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
large mass of stone rocher

boules n
games played with metal balls boules pétanque

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
broad, landscaped thoroughfare boulevard

bounce /baʊns/ n
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle rebond
movement up and down rebond

bounce /baʊns/ v
to move quickly up and down rebondir

bounced cheque n
chèque en bois

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
member of security personnel videur

bouncing castle n
inflatable structure on which children jump and play château gonflable jeu gonflable

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
obliged to obligé tenu

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
boundary, border of territory frontière borne
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set limite
sizeable jump bond saut

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
to surround a territory délimiter entourer
to leap bondir sauter

bound morpheme n
type of morpheme morphème lié

bound variable n
variable that has an allocated storage location variable liée

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
(topology) the set of points in the closure, not belonging to the interior frontière
dividing line or location between two areas frontière limite

bounded /ˈbaʊndɪd/ adj
type of set borné

bounded function n
function fonction bornée

boundless adj
without bounds, unbounded illimité

bounty /ˈbaʊnti/ [ˈbaʊn(ɾ)i] n
pay to naval volunteers prime
reward prime
something given liberally don

bounty hunter n
person who catches criminals in return for a reward chasseur de primes

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
bunch of flowers bouquet
scent of wine bouquet

bourbon /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ n
A type of whiskey bourbon

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ adj
of or relating to the middle class bourgeois
conventional, conservative and materialistic bourgeois

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ n
9-point type gaillarde petit-romain

bourgeoisie n
class bourgeoisie

bourgeoisify v
to make bourgeois embourgeoiser

boutique /buːˈtiːk/ n
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like boutique

bouzouki n
lute bouzouki

bovarysm n
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition bovarisme bovarysme

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ n
an animal of Bovidae bovidé

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
of, relating to or resembling cattle bovin bovine

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ n
animal like cattle, buffalo, bison bovin

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
bovine spongiform encephalopathy encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
bend in a rod or planar surface arc
rod used for playing stringed instruments archet arc
weapon used for shooting arrows arc archet
gesture made by bending forward at the waist révérence
front of a boat or ship proue étrave

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
to become bent courber fléchir
to bend a thing courber
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference s'incliner

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
weapon arc et flèche

bow down v
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference prosterner

bow grip n
section of grippy material poucette poussette

bow maker n
one who manufactures bows for musical instruments archetier
one who manufactures bows for use in archery [[facteur]] d'[[arc]]

bow out /baʊ aʊt/ v
To resign, or leave incliner

bow saw n
for woodworking, frame saw, turning saw sciotte

bow shock /ˈbaʊʃɑk/ n
astronomy onde de shock

bow wow n
sound of a dog barking mouarf ouah ouah

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.lə.ˌɹaɪz/ v
to remove or alter parts of a text considered offensive censurer

bowel /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
interior of something entrailles
seat of pity or gentler emotions entrailles
intestines, entrails boyaux
large intestine gros intestin

bowel obstruction n
obstruction of the intestines occlusion intestinale

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
intestines boyaux entrailles

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ n
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle boudoir

bower bird n
Australasian bird jardinier

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
container bol

bowl a googly v
to require a quick reaction from by doing something unexpected poser une colle prendre de court

bowl cut n
haircut coupe au bol

bowleg n
leg that curves outward from the knee genu varum jambe arquée

bowler hat n
hard round black felt hat chapeau melon

bowline n
knot bouline nœud de chaise

bowling /ˈboʊliŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ n
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley bowling

bowling alley n
a building which contains bowling lanes bowling

bowling ball n
ball for bowling boule de quille

bowls n
precision sport boulingrin

bowmaking n
archèterie

bowser n
fuel pump pompe à essence
fuel transport vehicle camion-citerne
water transport vehicle camion-citerne

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel arbre de beaupré beaupré

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ n
string of an archer's bow corde

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ adj
shaped like a bow-tie nœud papillon

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
necktie shaped like a bow nœud papillon nœud pap'

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
compartment of a storage furniture case caisse
compartment to sit in loge
cricket: hard protector for the genitals coquille protège-sexe
cuboid container boîte caisse
as much as fills a box boîte caisse
rectangular border around a section of text encadré
slang: with "the": television téloche
small area on a document for a tick mark case
small rectangular shelter guérite
any of various evergreen shrubs or trees buis
blow with the fist coup de poing

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
place inside a box [[mettre]] [[en]] [[boîte]] emboîter
fight against (a person) in a boxing match boxer
strike with the fists boxer

box calf n
calfskin box-calf

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
ticket office guichet billetterie

box plot n
graphical summary of data boîte à moustaches

box spring n
frame of spiral springs sommier

box tree n
tree of the genus Buxus buis

box-office bomb n
a motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office flop

boxer /ˈbɑːksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
breed of dog boxer boxeur
participant in a boxing match boxeur boxer

boxer shorts n
underwear caleçon

boxful n
as much as a box will hold boîte

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
the sport of boxing boxe

boxing glove n
padded mitten worn in boxing gant de boxe

boxwood n
Buxus sempervirens buis

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
historical: non-white male servant boy
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive gars garçon
male friend gars garçon
male servant garçon boy
young male garçon
adult male found attractive garçon

boy band n
pop group whose members are all young men boys band

boy's name n
name given to a male nom de fils

boyar /ˈbɔɪɑː/ n
rank of aristocracy boyard boïard barine barynia

boyau /ˈbwɑːjəʊ/ n
passage connecting two trenches boyau

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
the act of boycotting boycott boycottage

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest boycotter

boycotter n
someone who engages in a boycott boycotteur boycotteuse

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪ.ˌfɹɛnd/ n
male friend ami copain
male partner in a romantic relationship copain petit ami ami chum mec petit copain

boyish adj
like a boy garçon

boykin /ˈbɔɪkən/ /ˈbɔɪkɪn/ n
a little boy garçonnet

boys will be boys proverb
boys are mischievous by nature les garçons seront toujours des garçons

boyshorts n
underwear shorty

bra /bɹɑː/ n
brassiere soutien-gorge soutif brassière

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms toise
structural piece used for support, often diagonal fiche
two goals in one game doublé

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
to prepare oneself for an impact retenir
to swing round the yards brasser

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament bracelet
strap of a wristwatch bracelet

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
device for straightening teeth appareil appareil dentaire appareil orthodontique faux-palais
keyboard symbols accolades
pair of straps holding trousers|suspender bretelles

brachial adj
pertaining or belonging to the arm brachial

brachialis n
muscle that flexes the elbow joint brachial brachial antérieur

brachiosaur n
dinosaur of the genus Brachiosaurus brachiosaure

brachiosaurus n
herbivorous dinosaur brachiosaure

brachy- prefix
short brachy-

brachylogy n
concise speech brachylogie

brachyology n
abbreviated expression brachylogie

brachytherapy n
type of radiotherapy curiethérapie

brachyuran /ˌbɹæk.iˈju.ɹən/ /ˌbɹæk.iˈjʊə.ɹən/ adj
of or pertaining to crabs brachyurien

bracken n
any of several coarse ferns ptéridium

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
slightly salty saumâtre

braconid n
any species of the family Braconidae braconide

bract n
leaf or leaf-like structure bractée

bradycardia n
condition of having a slow heartbeat bradycardie

bradyon n
tardyon bradyon

brag /bɹæɡ/ n
card game brag

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
to boast vanter fanfaronner

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
one who constantly brags or boasts vantard bravache fanfaron fier-à-bras hâbleur matamore

bragger n
person who brags vantard

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
weave of three or more strands tresse natte

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
to intertwine tresser

braids /bɹeɪdz/ n
style of hair tresse

braille /bɹeɪl/ n
system of writing using raised dots braille Braille

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
organ cerveau cervelle encéphale
person providing intelligence cerveau

brain cancer n
cancer of the brain cancer du cerveau

brain cell n
cell in brain cellule du cerveau

brain drain n
emigration of educated people fuite des cerveaux exode des cerveaux

brain mushroom n
fungus fausse morille

brain stem n
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum tronc cérébral

brain-teaser n
a complex riddle or puzzle casse-tête

brain-washing n
form of indoctrination lavage de cerveau

braincase n
the part of the skull containing the brain boite crânienne

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
creation création

brainless adj
unintelligent; having little or no common sense sans cervelle

brains /bɹeɪnz/ n
(informal) intelligence, aptitude cervelle
as food cervelle

brainstorming n
method of problem solving brainstorming remue-méninge

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas lavage de cerveau

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
to affect one's mind bourrer le crâne décerveler laver le cerveau

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
To cook in a small amount of liquid braiser

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
device used to slow or stop a vehicle frein
something that slows or stops an action frein

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
to operate brakes freiner
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking freiner

brake assembly n
the collective replacement parts used to repair an automobile's worn down brakes pièces de driction

brake pad n
friction element in a disc brake plaquette de frein

brake pedal n
the pedal in a vehicle which operates the brakes pédale de frein

braking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ n
applying of brakes freinage

bramble /ˈbɹæmbəl/ n
blackberry ronce
plant in the genus Rubus roncier

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
outside layer of a grain son

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
location of an organization with several locations succursale filiale
part that divides like the branch of a tree branche
line of family descent branche
area in business or of knowledge, research branche
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk branche rameau

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ v
to jump to a different location in a program, especially as the result of a conditional statement brancher

branch off v
to diverge into two or more separate paths bifurquer

branchial adj
of, pertaining to or resembling gills branchial

branchy adj
having many branches branchu

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
burning wood, ember tison
name, symbol, logo marque
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished marque
mark made by burning marque
style, manner style

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ v
burn the flesh flétrir
impress on the memory or senses graver
mark with proof of ownership marquer
stigmatize cataloguer flétrir

brand new adj
utterly new flambant neuf

brand spanking new adj
utterly new flambant neuf

brandade n
puree of salted cod, olive oil, and milk brandade

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
to move a weapon brandir

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
liquor eau-de-vie brandy cognac

brane /bɹeɪn/ n
hypothetical object brane

brant /bɹænt/ n
wild geese of the genus Branta oie

bras d'honneur /ˌbɹɑ dɑˈnɝ/ /ˌbɹɑː dɒˈnɜː/ n
obscene gesture bras d'honneur

brash /bɹæʃ/ adj
impetuous or rash irréfléchi
impudent or shameless culotté gonflé
insensitive or tactless agressif

brashness n
characteristic of being brash culot toupet

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ adj
of colour of brass [[couleur]] [[de]] [[laiton]]

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
alloy of copper and zinc laiton
class of wind instruments cuivres
high-ranking military officers galonnés
spent shell casings douille

brass band n
group of musicians who play brass instruments fanfare

brass instrument n
musical instrument instrument de cuivre cuivre

brass knuckles n
weapon which reinforces the fist poing américain

brassic /ˈbɹæsɪk/ adj
of or relating to brassicas brassique

brassica /ˈbɹæs.ɪ.kə/ n
cabbage family brassique

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ n
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child morveuse morveux peste sale gosse

bratwurst n
A small pork sausage crépinette

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
strong in the face of fear courageux

brave new world n
ambitious, often utopian, vision of the future meilleur des mondes

bravely /ˈbɹeɪvli/ adv
in a brave manner bravement

bravery /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/ n
being brave courage

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
interjection bravo

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ n
the letter "B" Berthe

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
A fight or quarrel bagarre rixe baston

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
fight or quarrel se bagarrer

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
physical strength, muscularity muscle
strong muscles muscle
terrine fromage de tête hure tête fromagée tête marbrée tête pressée

brawny adj
characterized by brawn balaise balèze

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
the cry of a donkey braiment

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
to make the cry of a donkey braire

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
extremely strong dur comme de la pierre impénétrable
impudent, immodest, or shameless brutal brutale grossier grossière éhonté éhontée
pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass cuivreux
sounding harsh and loud aigu aigue

brazen bull n
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death taureau d'airain taureau de Phalaris

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ adj
Impudent impudent

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal brasier

brazil nut n
nut noix du Brésil

brazilwood n
timber tree bois-brésil pernambouc

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
break of a law or obligation infraction violation
breaking up of amicable relations brouille
gap brèche

breach of promise n
tort of withdrawing a promise to marry violation de promesse de mariage

bread /bɹɛd/ n
baked dough made from cereals pain
countable: any variety of bread pain
food, sustenance, support of life, in general pain
slang: money blé fric

bread /bɹɛd/ v
to bread paner

bread and circuses n
food and entertainment provided by the state du pain et des jeux

bread maker n
household appliance which makes bread robot boulangeur

bread roll n
round piece of bread petit pain

bread-and-butter letter n
short letter lettre de château

bread-and-butter note n
short note lettre de château

breadbox n
a container for storing bread panetière

breadcrumb n
tiny piece of bread miette panure

breadcrumbs n
trail of hyperlinks fil d’Ariane

breadfruit /ˈbɹedfɹuːt/ n
fruit fruit à pain
tree arbre à pain artocarpe artocarpus

breadstick n
slender loaf of crisp bread gressin grissini

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
primary income-earner in a household soutien de famille gagne-pain pain

break /bɹeɪk/ n
physical space that opens up in something or between two things espace ouverture
rest or pause, usually from work pause

break /bɹeɪk/ v
intransitive, of a bone: to crack se casser casser
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces se briser se casser se rompre
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether se casser
of a voice, to alter in type muer
to counter-attack contre-attaquer riposter
to divide (money) into smaller units diviser
to do better than a record battre
to reduce the military rank of dégrader
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack casser
transitive: to cause to stop functioning casser
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something) outrepasser casser
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces casser briser rompre

break a law v
violate a law enfreindre une loi

break a leg interjection
expression of best wishes to a performer je te dis merde ! merde !

break a sweat v
to put effort into something broncher sourciller

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ v
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime mal tourner

break bread v
Christianity partager le pain
to eat a meal, especially shared casser la croûte

break down v
to become unstable or collapse, mentally or otherwise craquer
to cease to function tomber en panne
to decay se décomposer
to divide into parts for analysis analyser décomposer

break even v
to neither gain nor lose money rentrer dans ses frais s'en sortir sans perte

break in v
to enter by force or illicitly pénétrer par effraction fracturer
to make something new function well through use casser roder se faire

break new ground v
To initiate a new venture ouvrir de nouvelles voies

break off v
end abruptly interrompre

break on the wheel v
to execute by beating rouer

break one's fast v
archaic: to eat breakfast déjeuner prendre le petit déjeuner
to conclude any period of fasting by consuming food rompre le jeûne

break out v
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly échapper

break point n
situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game balle de break

break someone's heart v
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness casser cœur

break the Sabbath v
to break the Sabbath profaner le sabbat violer le sabbat

break the deadlock v
score the first goal ouvrir la marque

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness briser la glace

break through v
to gain popularity percer

break up v
intransitive: to disintegrate se briser se casser se rompre
to end a relationship casser rompre
transitive: to break or separate into pieces rompre

break wind v
to fart [[en]] [[lâcher]] [[un]] lâcher péter

break-even point n
The point where total costs equal total sales revenue seuil de rentabilité

break-in n
the act of entering with the intent to steal effraction

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ adj
able to be broken frangible

breakdancing n
Style of dance breakdance

breakdown n
breaking of chemical bonds within a compound dégradation
failure, particularly mechanical panne
lapse of mental stability crise de nerfs
listing or categorization in great detail détail

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
machine for breaking rocks or coal concasseuse
something that breaks casseur
wave lame

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
first meal of the day petit déjeuner déjeuner

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
to eat the morning meal prendre le petit-déjeuner déjeuner

breakfast cereal n
food made from processed grains céréale céréale de petit déjeuner céréales

breaking news n
news that just happened or is happening édition spéciale

breakpoint n
(computing) point in a program where operation may be interrupted point d'arrêt

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ adj
characterized by major progress capital décisif primordial

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
major progress percée avancée
military advance percée trouée
(sports) penetration of the opposition defence percée trouée

breakup /ˈbɹeɪkʌp/ n
termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship rupture

breakwater /bɹeɪkwɔːtə/ n
construction in or around a harbour brise-lames

bream /bɹiːm/ n
Abramis brama brème brème commune
fish of the genus Abramis brème
marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera pageot

breast /bɹɛst/ n
animal's thorax poitrine poitrail
chest poitrine sein
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals blanc sein
milk-producing organ sein poitrine
seat of emotions poitrine cœur

breast augmentation n
cosmetic procedure augmentation mammaire

breast cancer n
cancer of the breast cancer du sein

breast implant n
medical prosthesis implant mammaire

breast milk n
milk produced by humans lait maternel

breast pump n
device used to extract breast milk tire-lait

breastbone n
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest sternum

breastfeed v
feed a baby milk via the breasts allaiter donner la tétée

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
activity allaitement

breastplate n
armor cuirasse

breaststroke n
swimming stroke brasse

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
act or process of breathing respiration
air expelled from the lungs haleine souffle
single act of breathing in and out respiration souffle

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
to draw air in and out respirer expirer inspirer
to exchange gases in similar way respirer

breathe down someone's neck v
to follow or supervise too closely être sur le dos de quelqu'un

breathlessness n
state of being breathless or out of breath essoufflement halètement

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
stunningly beautiful époustouflant
very surprising or shocking époustouflant

breccia /ˈbɹɛtʃ(ɪ)ə/ n
rock brèche

breech /bɹiːtʃ/ n
Garment that clothes the buttocks culotte

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs culotte haut-de-chausses

breed /bɹiːd/ n
race or lineage race

breed /bɹiːd/ v
to sexually produce offspring engendrer se reproduire
to take care of in infancy and through childhood élever

breeder /bɹiːdə(ɹ)/ n
professional plants or animal breeder éleveur éleveuse

breeding /ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/ n
act of inseminating by natural or artificial means insémination
copulation of animals copulation
process through which propagation, growth or development occurs élevage

breeding-ground n
figuratively pépinière vivier
place where animals breed frayère

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
a light, gentle wind brise
activity that is easy gâteau

breeze-block n
building block bloc de béton parpaing

breezy /ˈbɹiːzi/ adj
exposed to the breezes aéré

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
the body of members confrères frères

breve /bɹiːv/ n
double whole note carrée

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
a book containing prayers and hymns bréviaire

brevier n
gaillarde petit-texte

brevity /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.ti/ n
succinctness; conciseness concision laconisme
the quality of being brief in duration brièveté concision

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
conciseness is essential to witty remarks la brièveté est l’âme de l’esprit

brew /bɹuː/ n
something brewed breuvage

brew /bɹuː/ v
brasser

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
someone who brews brasseur brasseuse

brewery n
building where beer is produced brasserie
company that brews beer brasserie

brewing n
production of alcoholic beverages brassage

brewmaster n
person in charge of beer production at a brewery maître brasseur

briar /bɹʌɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪə(ɹ)/ n
any thorny plant bruyère églantier
white heath bruyère

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
inducement to dishonesty pot-de-vin dessous-de-table

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
to give a bribe corrompre soudoyer pot-de-vin verser

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions corruption

brick /bɹɪk/ adj
made of brick(s) en brique

brick /bɹɪk/ n
hardened block used for building brique
a building material brique

bricklayer n
craftsman maçon

brickyard n
factory where bricks are produced or distributed briqueterie

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
bride jeune mariée mariée future mariée future épouse épouse

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
bridegroom, groom marié jeune marié futur marié futur époux époux

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony demoiselle d'honneur

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
construction or natural feature that spans a divide pont
communications pont
nautical passerelle pont
piece on string instruments chevalet
replacement for teeth pont bridge
card game bridge

bridgeable adj
able to be spanned by, or as if by, a bridge où un pont est possible
possible to reconcile remédiable surmontable

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪdʒhɛd/ n
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle tête de pont

bridgetender n
someone who maintains and/or operates a bridge pontier

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
headgear for horse bride

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
to check, restrain brider refréner
to put a bridle on. brider
to show hostility réagir de manière piquée être susceptible

brie /bɹiː/ n
mild French cheese brie

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
of short duration bref court

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
case used for carrying documents serviette porte-documents portefeuille

briefing /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ n
short and concise summary of a situation revue

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
in a brief manner brièvement concisément

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
male underwear slip bobettes

brig n
naval military jail or guardhouse cachot
two-masted vessel brigantin

brigadier n
an army rank brigadier brigadière

brigadier general n
an officer commanding a brigade brigadier-général

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
bandit brigand bandit

brigantine n
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel brigantine

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
happy heureux
intelligent brillant intelligent
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant clair brillant luisant
vivid brillant vivide

bright side n
a consoling aspect of a difficult situation aspect positif bon côté

bright spark n
a clever person tête

brightly /ˈbɹaɪtli/ adv
in a bright manner clairement précisément

brightness n
intelligence, cleverness intelligence
the perception elicited by the luminance of an object luminosité
the quality of being bright brillance

brill /bɹɪl/ n
Scophthalmus rhombus barbue

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
highly intelligent brillant
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage) brillant
of surpassing excellence brillant
of a colour: both light and saturated brillant
of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone brillant
shining brightly brillant

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
4-point type perle

brillig n
nonce word brilgue

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmˌstəʊn/ n
butterfly species citron

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
salt water saumure

brine shrimp n
an aquatic crustacean of the genus Artemia artémie

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
to transport toward somebody/somewhere apporter amener

bring about v
To accomplish accomplir effectuer réaliser
To cause to take place provoquer causer occasionner

bring back v
to cause to remember something from the past ramener
to revive something dead ramener
to fetch something ramener rapporter
to reenact an old rule or law faire revenir

bring forth v
to bring out for display produire
to give birth produire
to produce, bear as fruit produire
to create, bring into existence générer produire

bring home the bacon v
to make a living faire bouillir la marmite gagner sa vie mettre du pain sur la table

bring to a boil v
heat something until it reaches boiling point porter à ébullition

bring to heel v
compel someone to obey mettre au pas

bring to light v
expose mettre au grand jour mettre au jour

bring up v
to raise children élever

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
edge bord lisière

briny /ˈbɹaɪni/ adj
salty saumâtre

brioche n
type of bun brioche

briquet /bɹɪˈkɛt/ n
cigarette lighter briquet
small brick briquette

brisance /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/ n
shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion brisance

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
full of liveliness and activity animé
full of spirit of life vif
stimulating or invigorating stimulant

brisket n
a cut of meat from an animal chest poitrine
the chest of an animal poitrail poitrine

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
fast, quickly, swiftly vivement

bristle /ˈbrʌs.l̩/ /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ n
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc. poil

bristle /ˈbrʌs.l̩/ /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ v
to rise or stand erect, like bristle se hérisser

bristletail n
insect of the order Zygentoma lépisme poisson d'argent

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure fragile

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts croquant

brittle star n
echinoderms ophiure

brittleness n
property fragilité

bro /bɹoʊ/ /bɹəʊ/ n
used to address a male frérot

broach /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
begin discussion about aborder entamer s'adresser à
make a hole in percer un tonneau perforer

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
having a specified width large
strongly regional fort

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
colloquial term for a woman or girl gonzesse meuf

broad bean n
edible bean that has broad seeds fève fèverole

broad-leaved epiphyllum n
Epiphyllum oxypetalum Epiphyllum à large feuilles

broad-minded adj
having an open mind, tolerant of diversity large d'esprit ouvert d'esprit

broad-mindedness n
characteristic largesse d'esprit ouverture d'esprit

broad-winged hawk n
Buteo platypterus petite buse

broadcast /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
transmission of a radio or television programme émission

broadcast /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means diffuser radiodiffuser

broadcasting n
business or profession of radio and television radiodiffusion émission

broaden v
to become broad élargir

broadleaf adj
having especially broad leaves platyphylle
having leaves feuillu

broadside n
one side of a warship bordée

broadsword /ˈbɹɔːd.sɔːd/ n
a longsword with a broad cutting blade estramaçon

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
fabric brocart

brocard /ˈbɹoʊkɚd/ /ˈbɹəʊkəd/ n
A legal principle usually expressed in Latin brocard

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica brocoli

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
booklet of printed informational matter brochure

brocket /ˈbɹɒkɪt/ n
young stag with straight horns daguet

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
lacking money; bankrupt fauché désargenté à sec

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
completely defeated and dispirited brisé
disconnected coupé
fragmented brisé cassé rompu
having no money fauché
having the bone in pieces, fractured cassé fracturé
meteorology: five eighths to seven eighths obscured by clouds fragmenté
not working properly cassé niqué pété
of a line: dashed discontinu traitillé
of software: badly designed or implemented buggé
poorly spoken approximatif petit-nègre

broken heart n
feeling of grief or loss cœur blessé

broken plural n
in Arabic and other languages, irregular plural formed by changing the pattern of consonants and vowels pluriel brisé pluriel interne

broken-down adj
no longer in working order H.S. en panne hors-service

brokenhearted adj
grieved and disappointed avoir le cœur brisé

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
mediator between a buyer and seller courtier démarcheur représentant

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ v
to mediate in a sale or transaction négocier

brokerage n
company whose business is to act as a broker courtier
the commission paid to a broker courtage

bromance n
close but non-sexual relationship between men bromance

bromate n
salt of bromic acid bromate

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element bromure

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
id=Q879|nonmetallic chemical element brome

bromoform n
CHBr₃ bromoforme

bromophenol blue n
acid-base indicator bleu de bromophénol

bronchial /ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/ adj
Of or relating to the bronchi or to the bronchioles bronchial

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkʌɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the lungs bronchite

bronchodilator n
drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages bronchodilatateur

bronchoscopy n
technique bronchoscopie

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
Either or two branches of the trachea bronche

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun bronzé hâlé

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
alloy bronze airain
colour bronze

bronze medal n
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze médaille de bronze

bronze medalist n
bronze medal winner médaillé de bronze médaillée de bronze

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
jewellery with pin broche

brood /bɹuːd/ v
to dwell upon moodily and at length broyer du noir se morfondre
to keep an egg warm couver
to protect couver protéger

brooder n
heated box used for chicks or premature babies couveuse

brook /bɹʊk/ n
a small stream ruisseau

brook trout n
Salvelinus fontinalis omble de fontaine saumon de fontaine truite mouchetée

brooklet n
a little brook ruisselet

broom /bɹuːm/ n
Fabaceae shrub genêt à balais
domestic utensil balai ramon

broom /bɹuːm/ v
to sweep balayer

broom wagon n
vehicle camion-balai voiture-balai

broomrape n
plant of the genus Orobanche orobanche

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
soup made from broth bouillon soupe
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled bouillon

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
house of prostitution bordel lupanar maison close boxon maison de tolérance privé

brothel-keeper n
person who keeps a brothel tenancier de maison close tenancière tenancière de maison close

brother /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
male having parents in common frère
male sibling frère
male fellow member of a religious community frère
peer pair semblable

brother /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ v
to treat as a brother fraterniser

brother-in-arms n
fellow combatant or soldier frère d'armes

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
one's husband's brother beau-frère
one's sister's husband beau-frère
one's wife's brother beau-frère
one's husband's sister's husband beau-frère
one's wife's sister's husband beau-frère

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
an association of any purpose, a fraternity fraternité confrérie
state of being brothers or a brother fraternité
persons of a like kind fraternité

brothers /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)z/ n
male siblings frères

brouhaha /ˈbɹuː.hɑː.hɑː/ n
fuss, uproar brouhaha

brow ridge n
bony projection above the eye sockets arcade sourcilière

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
to bully in an intimidating way brusquer intimider

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
having a brown colour brun marron

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
colour brun marron

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
to become brown brunir
to cook until brown faire dorer faire roussir

brown bear n
Ursus arctos ours brun

brown dwarf n
starlike object naine brune

brown eye n
vulgar, slang for the anus trou du cul

brown noser n
one who brownnoses cire-pompes cireur de pompes lèche-bottes lèche-cul

brown rat n
Rattus norvegicus surmulot

brown rice n
unpolished rice riz brun riz complet

brown sauce n
Gravy sauce brune
Stock, butter and flour sauce brune

brown sugar n
partially refined sugar cassonade

brown thumb n
lack of skill at growing plants avoir le pouce brun

brown trout n
species of freshwater trout truite fario

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ n
small rich cake brownie

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown brunâtre

brownnose v
to flatter in obsequious manner cirer les pompes flagorner lécher le cul lécher les bottes

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
move about while eating parts of plants brouter
move about while sampling parcourir regarder
navigate through hyperlinked documents naviguer
scan, casually look through feuilleter

brucellosis n
infection by the bacterium, Brucella brucellose

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
mark on fruit cotissure meurtrissure talure
medical: mark on the skin bleu contusion ecchymose meurtrissure

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
cause fruit to bruise cotir taler
of fruit, to gain bruises s'abîmer se cotir se taler
strike (a person), giving them a bruise contusionner meurtrir
to get bruised se faire un bleu

brunch /bɹʌntʃ/ n
a meal brunch

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
Of a woman having brown or black hair brune

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
A girl or woman with brown or black hair brune
often with dark eyes and a relatively dark or olive complexion brune

bruschetta /bɹuˈskɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes bruschetta

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
act of brushing brossage
implement brosse
electrical contact brosse
short experience accrochage

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
to apply peindre peinturer
to clean (with a brush) brosser
to remove brosser
to untangle/arrange brosser
to touch frôler effleurer

brush one's teeth v
to clean one's teeth with a toothbrush se [[brosser]] les [[dent

brushtail possum n
Trichosurus vulpecula phalanger vulpin phalanger-renard

brushwood n
fallen branches and twigs brindilles

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
rudely abrupt, unfriendly brusque

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
savagely violent brutal

brutalise v
to inflict violence brutaliser
to make brutal abrutir

brutality n
a state of being brutal brutalité

brutally adv
in a brutal manner brutalement sauvagement

brute /bɹuːt/ n
brutal person brute

bruxism /ˈbɹʌk.sɪz.əm/ n
habit of grinding the teeth bruxisme

bruxomania n
Compulsive grinding of the teeth bruxomanie

bryony /ˈbɹaɪəni/ n
herb of Bryonia brione

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.ə.fʌit/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.ə.fʌɪt/ n
member of the Bryophyta; moss, liverwort, or hornwort bryophyte

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
small spherical cavity in a solid trou bulle
spherically contained volume of air or other gas bulle
period of intense speculation in a market bulle
anything resembling a hollow sphere bulle

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
to rise up in bubbles bouillonner

bubble bath n
bath in which an additive is poured into the water to create bubbles bain moussant

bubble sort n
sorting algorithm tri à bulles

bubble tea n
sweet tea drink thé aux bulles thé aux perles

bubble wrap n
cushioning material papier bulle

bubo /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/ /ˈbu.boʊ/ n
inflamed lymph node bubon

bubonic adj
of or pertaining to buboes bubonique

bubonic plague n
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis peste bubonique

buccaneer n
a group of seamen boucanier

bucentaur n
a supposed mythical monster, half ox, half man bucentaure

buck /bʌk/ n
informal: dollar piasse
male deer, goat, etc. bouc

buck /bʌk/ v
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs ruer

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
basketball: basket panier
container seau chaudière
old car bazou guimbarde minoune tacot
part of piece of machinery godet

bucket hat n
a casual hat often worn at the beach bob

bucket of bolts n
machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value tas de ferraille

buckeye /ˈbʌkaɪ/ n
tree of the genus Aesculus marronnier

bucking /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ n
act of kicking both hind legs upward ruade

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
belt clasp boucle

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ v
to distort under longitudinal compression se déformer
to give in s’affaisser s’écrouler
to make bend; to cause to become distorted déformer gauchir
to yield; to cease opposing céder renoncer
to fasten boucler

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ n
small shield bouclier targe

buckram /ˈbʌkɹəm/ n
cloth bougran

buckshot n
lead shot used in shotgun cartridges chevrotine

buckthorn n
Rhamnus cathartica nerprun purgatif
plant of the genus Rhamnus nerprun

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
fruit of this plant as cereal sarrasin blé noir blé sarrasin

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ adj
pertaining to herdsmen or peasants pastoral
rustic, pastoral, country-styled bucolique

bud /bʌd/ n
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded bourgeon bouton
slang: potent cannabis beu
slang: buddy pote

bud /bʌd/ v
to form buds bourgeonner

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
friend or casual acquaintance copain pote compagnon
informal address to a stranger camarade mec
partner for a particular activity copain pote

budge /bʌdʒ/ v
intransitive: to move bouger
transitive: to move bouger

budgerigar n
species of parakeet perruche ondulée

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ adj
of, or relating to a budget budgétaire

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
amount of money or resources budget
itemized summary of intended expenditure budget

budgetary adj
of or pertaining to a budget budgétaire

buff /bʌf/ adj
Of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow chamois

buff /bʌf/ n
A brownish yellow colour chamois
a person who is very interested in a particular subject aficionado mordu passionné

buff-tailed bumblebee n
Bombus terrestris bourdon terrestre

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
North American bison bison buffle
Old World mammals buffle
fish ictiobus

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ v
hunt buffalo chasser
outwit, confuse battre confondre intimider être
pistol-whip frapper

buffalo wing n
cooked chicken wing in spicy sauce aile Buffalo aile de poulet Buffalo aile piquante Buffalo

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
portion of memory in computing tampon
solution to stabilize pH solution tampon

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ v
maintain a given acidity tamponner

buffer solution n
buffer solution solution tampon

buffer zone n
neutral area zone tampon

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊfeɪ/ n
counter or sideboard buffet

bufflehead /ˈbʌfl.hɛd/ n
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola garrot albéole petit garrot

buffoon n
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion bouffon

bug /bʌɡ/ n
a colloquial name for insect insecte petite bête
a small image placed in a corner of a television program logo
a small or invisible image on a World Wide Web page pixel de tracking traceur
an electronic listening device mouchard micro écoute
an enthusiasm for something manie virus
an insect of the order Hemiptera punaise insecte
contagious illness, bacteria, virus microbe virus
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing) bogue bug
various species of marine crustaceans cigale de mer

bug /bʌɡ/ v
to annoy embêter agacer emmerder ennuyer enquiquiner

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ n
someone who commits buggery sodomite

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
to have anal intercourse with enculer empaffer

bughouse chess n
variant of chess Blitz à quatre

bugle n
music: simple brass instrument clairon clairons

bugler n
someone who plays the bugle clairon

build /bɪld/ n
physique carrure

build /bɪld/ v
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts construire édifier bâtir

build castles in the air v
to have an idea unlikely to be realized bâtir des châteaux en Espagne bâtir des plans sur la comète tirer des plans sur la comète

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ n
a person who builds or constructs things constructeur bâtisseur bâtisseuse constructrice

builder's cleavage n
top of the buttocks showing sourire du plombier

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
act or process of building construction édifice
closed structure with walls and a roof bâtiment immeuble édifice

building block n
block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy cube

building site n
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected chantier

built-in adj
constructed as a non-detachable part encastré
essential intrinsèque
included incorporé

bulb /bʌlb/ n
bulb-shaped root bulbe
rounded solid object bulbe

bulbous /ˈbʌlbəs/ adj
growing from a bulb or producing bulbs bulbeux
having the shape of a bulb bulbeux

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ n
bird of the family Pycnonotidae bulbul

bulge n
Something sticking out bombement protubérance bosse

bulge v
to stick out from bomber déformer

bulgogi lang=en n
a Korean dish bulgogi

bulgur /ˈbʌlɡə(ɹ)/ n
Middle Eastern food boulghour boulgour

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ n
eating disorder boulimie

bulimic adj
of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa boulimique
suffering from bulimia nervosa boulimique

bulimic n
person suffering from bulimia boulimique

bulk /bʌlk/ n
major part of something majeure partie
size, mass or volume en gros masse
unpackaged goods in transport vrac

bulk carrier n
watercraft vraquier

bulkhead n
partition on ship cloison

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
large in size, mass, or volume volumineux gros
unwieldy encombrant

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
male mâle

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
adult male animal mâle taureau
slang: policeman bœufs chiens cognes poulet vaches
uncastrated adult male bovine taureau
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices taureau
document bulle taureau
seal sceau
nonsense bêtises

bull bar n
a device fitted to the front of a vehicle pare-buffle

bull elephant n
bull elephant, male elephant mâle de l'éléphant éléphant mâle

bull run n
event in which people run with bulls in the streets encierro

bull shark n
Carcharhinus leucas requin-bouledogue

bull terrier n
bull terrier

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
breed of dog bouledogue

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
tractor bulldozer

bullet /bʊl.ɪt/ n
projectile balle
typography: printed symbol in the form of a solid circle puce

bullet train n
Japanese high-speed train shinkansen

bulleted list n
list liste à puces

bulletin /ˈbʊlɪtɪn/ n
A short news report bulletin
A short report bulletin

bulletin board n
a board panneau d'affichage

bulletin board system n
computer system to exchange messages and data système babillard electronique

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
capable of withstanding a bullet pare-balle blindé
reliable, infallible inattaquable infaillible à toute épreuve

bulletproof vest n
bulletproof vest gilet pare-balles

bullfight n
public spectacle corrida

bullfighter n
a toreador or matador torero matador toréador toréro

bullfighting n
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull corrida tauromachie

bullfrog n
bullfrog grenouille-taureau ouaouaron

bullhorn n
portable device which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice mégaphone

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
bulk quantity of precious metal lingot

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
(archaic) a young bull taurillon
a castrated bull; an ox bouvillon

bullpen n
enclosed area to hold bulls toril

bullring n
area in which a bullfight is takes place arène

bullroarer n
musical instrument rhombe

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
cry dans le mille

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
central part of crown glass disk cul-de-bouteille
centre of a target mille mouche
thick glass set into the side of a ship to let in light hublot

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
expression of disbelief mon œil

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
deceitful statements, etc conneries

bully /ˈbʊli/ adj
very good; excellent génial top

bully /ˈbʊli/ interjection
well done! bravo

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
person who is cruel to others brute tyran

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
act aggressively towards harceler maltraiter terroriser tourmenter tyranniser
to intimidate intimider

bullying lang=en n
persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant harcèlement
act of intimidating a weaker person harcèlement

bulrush n
Any of several wetland plants scirpe

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
(nautical) the planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale bastingage
a breakwater brise-lames jetée
a defensive wall or rampart rempart

bum /bʌm/ n
anus specifically cul trou du cul
informal: butt(ocks) specifically fesses
informal: buttocks or anus cul
hobo vagabond
player or racer who performs poorly tocard

bum bag n
pouch attached to a belt banane

bum's rush n
to be forcibly ejected course à l'échalote

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
genus of bee bourdon

bumf /bʌmf/ n
useless documents paperasse

bummer interjection
a disappointment, a pity, a shame déception flop

bump /bʌmp/ n
a light blow or jolting collision bourrade
a protuberance on a level surface bosse saillie
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury bosse
the sound of such a collision boum
the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman ballon

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
impact absorber on a vehicle pare-chocs
mechanical device to absorb impact heurtoir
side wall of a pool table bande

bumper car n
vehicle auto tamponneuse

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
yokel manant plouc péquenaud

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements accidenté accidentée

bun /bʌn/ n
A drunken spree biture
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced pain
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head chignon

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
a considerable amount paquet tas
a group of logs tied together for skidding javelle
a group of similar things botte bouquet groupe
an informal body of friends bande peloton
an unfinished cigar poupe poupée
an unusual concentration of ore mouche nid poche poche de minerai poche minéralisée
reserve yarn on the filling bobbin réserve

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ v
to gather into a bunch empiler grouper mettre en banc mettre en masse

bunch of fives n
slang: a punch bugne pain patate pêche

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying faisceau fagot
package wrapped or tied up for carrying paquet

bundt cake n
ring-shaped cake kouglof

bung-hole n
the anus trou de balle

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ n
elastic strap for securing luggage sandow tendeur

bungee jump v
to participate in bungee jumping sauter à l’élastique

bungee jumper n
a person who participates in bungee jumping sauteur à l'élastique sauteuse à l'élastique

bungee jumping n
jumping from a great height with a cord saut à l’élastique

bungee rope n
elastic cord used in bungee jumping élastique élastique de saut

bungle /ˈbʌŋɡl/ v
to botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task foirer

bungler n
one who makes mistakes bousilleur bousilleuse

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
bump on the big toe oignon

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
(nautical) built-in bed on board ship couchette
one of a series of berth in tiers couchette

bunk bed n
two or more beds fixed on top of one another lit superposé

bunker /ˈbʌŋkɚ/ n
hardened shelter bunker

bunny /ˈbʌ.ni/ n
young rabbit lapereau

bunny girl n
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit bunny girl

bunt n
baseball: ball intentionally hit softly amorti

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
bird bruant

buoy /bɔɪ/ /ˈbu.i/ n
nautical: a moored float bouée balise flotteur

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
physics: upward force on an immersed body flottabilité poussée d'Archimède

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
able to float flottable flottant flottante
lighthearted and lively gai joyeux léger

burbot n
a freshwater fish: Lota lota lotte lote

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
cause of worry fardeau
responsibility, onus fardeau
heavy load fardeau charge

burden basket n
basket fitted with straps hotte

burden of proof n
duty of a party in a legal proceeding charge de la preuve

burdensome /ˈbəː.dən.səm/ /ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ adj
of or like a burden; arduous or demanding pénible ardu casse-cul chiant emmerdant fastidieux

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium bardane

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
bureau agence
chest of drawers for clothes commode chiffonnier
desk bureau secrétaire
unit of governance, office bureau

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged bureau de change

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
system of administration bureaucratie
form of government bureaucratie

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
An official in a bureaucracy bureaucrate

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
to make bureaucratic bureaucratiser

burette n
glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock used for titration, etc. burette

burg n
fortified town in medieval Europe bourg

burgee n
a broad tapering pennant guidon

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
of plants, to bloom, bud fleurir

burger n
informal: hamburger burger

burgher /ˈbɝɡɚ/ n
prosperous member of the community bourgeois

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
thief who steals from premises cambrioleur cambrioleuse

burglary n
the crime of breaking into cambriolage

burgle /ˈbɜːɡəl/ v
to commit burglary cambrioler

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ/ n
the mayor of a town in certain countries bourgmestre

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ adj
color bordeaux

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ n
color bordeaux

burial /ˈbɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ n
interment enterrement inhumation sépulture

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
Concealed, hidden enfoui enfouie enseveli
Placed in a grave at a burial enseveli enterré

burka n
female garment that covers the whole body burqa

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
tree growth loupe
mottled wood loupe

burlak n
a man employed in dragging ships upstream bourlak

burlap /ˈbɹ̩ˌlæp/ n
strong cloth toile de jute

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ adj
burlesque burlesque

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ n
parody parodie

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
well-built fort robuste solide

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
act of burning something brûler
physical injury brûlure

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
be consumed by fire brûler
cause to be consumed by fire brûler
injure (a person or animal) with heat or caustic chemicals brûler
feel hot brûler
write data graver brûler

burn down v
cause a structure to burn to nothing carboniser
completely burn so that nothing remains se carboniser

burn one's bridges v
burn one's bridges brûler les ponts couper les ponts faire sauter les ponts

burn the candle at both ends v
work hard night and day brûler la chandelle par les deux bouts

burn-in n
At work burn-in

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD graveur
element on a kitchen stove brûleur

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
feeling great passion ardent
feeling very hot brûlant
so hot as to seem to burn (something) ardent brûlant

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ n
fire brûlage

burnish v
to make smooth or shiny by rubbing brunir

burnishing n
brunissage

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ n
a thick hooded cloak burnous

burnout n
experience of long-term exhaustion burn-out surmenage syndrome d’épuisement professionnel
using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary burn

burnt /ˈbɜɹnt/ /ˈbɜːnt/ adj
carbonized brûlé

buro n
desk bureau secrétaire
office agence bureau

burocracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
structure and regulations in place to control activity bureaucratie

burp /bɝp/ n
a softer belch rot éructation renvoi

burp /bɝp/ v
to burp someone faire faire son rot
to emit a burp roter éructer faire un rot

burqini n
head-to-toe swimsuit burkini

burr /bɝ/ n
material left on an edge after cutting barbe
seed pod with sharp features bardane
mispronouncion of "r" grasseyement

burr /bɝ/ v
to pronounce "r" grasseyer

burrata /bəˈɹɑtə/ /bʊˈɹɑːtə/ n
cheese similar to creamy mozzarella burrata

burrow /ˈbɜroʊ/ /ˈbʌroʊ/ /ˈbʌrəʊ/ n
A tunnel or hole terrier clapier

bursiform /ˈbəːsɪfɔːm/ /ˈbɝsɪfɔɹm/ adj
Shaped like a purse or bag bursiforme

bursitis n
inflammation of a bursa bursite hygroma

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
instance or act of bursting explosion éclatement

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
to break from internal pressure éclater
to cause to burst briser faire éclater rompre

burst into flame v
to catch fire suddenly and unexpectedly prendre feu s'enflammer

burst into tears v
éclater en sanglots

burst out laughing v
suddenly start laughing intensely éclater de rire

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb enterrer ensevelir
place in the ground enterrer enfouir
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth enterrer enfouir

bury one's head in the sand v
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation faire l'autruche

bury the hatchet v
to stop fighting or arguing enterrer la hache de guerre

bus /bʌs/ n
electrical conductor bus
vehicle bus autobus

bus driver n
driver of a bus chauffeur de bus

bus rapid transit n
form of rapid transit bus à haut niveau de service service rapide par bus

bus route n
set route of bus service ligne de bus

bus shelter n
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop abribus

bus station n
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes gare routière

bus stop n
a stop for public transport buses arrêt de bus

busbar n
electrical conductor barre omnibus jeu de barres

bush /bʊʃ/ n
category of woody plant buisson arbrisseau
pubic hair touffe
Remote undeveloped and uncultivated rural area brousse cambrousse maquis

bush dog n
a wild canine animal chien des buissons

bush hammer n
a square-headed hammer with spikes boucharde

bush pilot n
pilot pilote de brousse

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
very tired; exhausted crevé

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
dry measure boisseau
vessel of capacity of a bushel boisseau

bushing /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/ n
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction coussinet

bushman n
broussard

bushranger n
an escaped convict forçat réfugié dans la brousse

business /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
commercial enterprise or establishment entreprise affaire
occupation, work or trade of a person affaire
commercial, industrial or professional activity affaire

business analyst n
person who analyzes the operations analyste d'affaires

business as usual n
The normal course of an activity, in circumstances that are out of the ordinary comme si de rien n'était

business card n
small card carte de visite

business plan n
a summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor business plan

business trip n
business trip voyage d'affaires

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution homme d'affaires businessman

businessperson n
a person in business femme d'affaires homme d'affaires personne d'affaires

businesswoman n
woman of business businesswoman femme d'affaires

busk /bʌsk/ n
stiffening strip in the front of a corset busc

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders buste
breasts and upper thorax of a woman buste
(slang) act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation arrestation
(slang) failed enterprise fiasco

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
(slang) to arrest for a crime arrêter attraper
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal choper pincer prendre la main dans le sac prendre sur le fait
alteration of burst éclater
to break something bouziller niquer

bust one's ass v
to work very hard se casser le cul

bust one's butt v
to work exceptionally hard se casser le cul

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
any of several birds of the family Otididae outarde

busted /ˈbʌstəd/ adj
broken bouzillé

bustle n
excited activity affairement branlebas remue-ménage
frame worn underneath a woman's skirt tournure

bustle v
to move busily and energetically affairer
to teem or abound (with) activer

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
having large breasts pulpeux à la poitrine planteuse

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
crowded with business or activities occupé occupée
engaged occupé
doing a great deal occupé

busy /ˈbɪzi/ v
to keep busy with livrer

busybody n
someone who interferes with others touche-à-tout fouine fouineur mêle-tout

but /bət/ /bʌt/ conjunction
although mais cependant
except sauf en dehors de
rather mais
solely, only, merely que seulement

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
the organic compound butane

butanol n
alcohol of butane butanol

butanone n
the simple aliphatic ketone: CH₃CH₂COCH₃ butanone

butch /bʊtʃ/ adj
of a man hommasse

butch /bʊtʃ/ n
masculine lesbian camionneuse gouine hommasse

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
a person who prepares and sells meat boucher bouchère

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
To ruin something charcuter
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market abattre
to kill brutally abattre

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
butcher’s shop boucherie

butcherbird n
Cracticus cassican

butchershop n
a butcher's shop boucherie

butene n
any of several forms of butylene butène

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
chief male servant majordome
manservant having charge of wines and liquors sommelier

butt /bʌt/ n
buttocks cul derrière
larger or thicker end of anything; e.g., the blunt end of a rifle crosse
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar mégot

butt in v
join conversation when not welcome ramener sa fraise s’incruster

butt plug /ˈbʌtplʌɡ/ n
A sex toy for the anus and rectum plug

butter /ˈbʊ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.təɹ/ /ˈbʌ.tɚ/ n
soft foodstuff made from milk beurre
other foodstuffs like butter beurre

butter /ˈbʊ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.təɹ/ /ˈbʌ.tɚ/ v
beurrer

butter dish n
specialised dish in which butter is served beurrier

butter knife n
dull-edged knife for spreading butter couteau à beurre

butter up v
to flatter flatter

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
herb of the genus Ranunculus renoncule fleur de l'impatience gobet du diable grenouillette bouton-d'or

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
id=Q11946202|insect papillon

butterfly door n
type of car door porte papillon

butterfly effect n
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory effet papillon

butterfly knife n
folding pocket knife balisong

butterfly net n
net used to collect butterflies filet à papillons

butterfly stroke n
id=Q245249|swimming stroke papillon

butterflyfish n
tropical marine fish poisson-papillon

buttermilk n
traditional buttermilk babeurre

butternut n
tree noyer cendré noyer à beurre

butternut squash n
Cucurbita moschata cultivar doubeurre

butterscotch /ˈbʌtəˌskɒtʃ/ /ˈbʌtɚˌskɑtʃ/ n
hard candy caramel au beurre
sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients caramel

butterwort n
plant of the genus Pinguicula grassette

butthurt /ˈbʌtˌhɜːt/ /ˈbʌtˌhɝt/ adj
(slang) overly annoyed or bothered by a perceived insult; needlessly offended offusqué

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body fesse

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
a badge worn on clothes badge macaron
a raised pavement marker clou
botany: a bud bouton bourgeon
knob or small disc serving as a fastener bouton
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger bouton
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected bouton
poker: dealer's button bouton

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ v
to fasten with a button boutonner

button mushroom n
Agaricus bisporus champignon de Paris

buttonhole n
hole for a button boutonnière

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
anything that serves to support something appui corroboration
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it arc-boutant contrefort

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
support something or someone by supplying evidence corroborer
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress arc-bouter

butylene n
isomeric aliphatic alkene butylène

butyric adj
of or derived from butyric acid butyreux
of or pertaining to butter butyreux

butyric acid n
normal butyric acid acide butyrique

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
having a full, voluptuous figure aux formes généreuses bien en chair

buy /baɪ/ v
to accept as true gober
to obtain something with money acheter

buy the farm v
to die casser sa pipe passer l'arme à gauche

buy-in n
support support

buyable adj
that can be bought achetable

buyback n
repurchase of something previously sold rétrocession

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who makes purchases acheteur

buzz /bʌz/ n
telephone call coup de fil

buzz /bʌz/ v
(aviation) to fly at high speed and at a low altitude raser
to cut someone's hair in a close-cropped military style or buzzcut tondre
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound bourdonner

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
bird of the genus Buteo buse carencro
slang or derogatory term for a person sale bougre sale bougresse

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzəɹ/ n
device bipeur

buzzing /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ n
The sound produced by something that buzzes bourdonnement vrombissement

buzzword n
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon buzzword mot en vogue mot à la mode

by /baɪ/ preposition
indicates a means par en moyen
indicates creator of a work par de
indication of passive voice par
steady progression par
with the authority of par
near, or next to au bord de côté
not later than avant

by God adv
oath pardieu

by God interjection
surprise mon Dieu pardieu

by Jove interjection
exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis parbleu

by all accounts
de toute évidence

by and large adv
mostly, generally; with few exceptions en majeure partie

by any means
coûte que coûte par tous les moyens à tout prix

by chance
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly) par hasard d’aventure par rencontre

by default
in absence of any opposing action par défaut

by dint of preposition
by reason, by means of grâce à

by ear
using principally sound à l'oreille

by far
to a large extent de loin loin s’en faut

by hand
manually à la main

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
knowing completely par cœur

by hook or by crook
by any means possible de gré ou de force

by means of preposition
By using au moyen de

by no means
certainly not en aucun cas aucunement

by oneself
without company seul solo
without help tout seul

by rights
properly, in justice proprement

by the Grace of God
By divine right par la Grâce de Dieu

by the same token
dans le même esprit dans le même ordre d'idées de la même façon de la même manière de même pour les mêmes raisons

by the skin of one's teeth
barely, closely d’un poil par la peau des dents par le chas de l'aiguille

by the time
when au moment où avant que

by the way
incidentally au fait d'ailleurs à propos soit dit en passant tout bien considéré

by virtue of preposition
because of en vertu de

by way of phraseologicalUnit
by the route of, through, via en passant par par via
for the purpose of, as a means or instance of en forme de en guise de par le biais de à titre de
possessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of du fait de par le fait de pas loin de

by-election n
special election élection partielle

by-product n
secondary product co-produit produit dérivé sous-produit
side effect sous-produit

bycoket n
type of ancient cap or headdress bicoquet

bye /baɪ/ interjection
short for goodbye salut

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ n
bedtime for a toddler dodo
goodbye au revoir salut

byelection n
election to fill a vacant political office élection partielle

byform n
tangential or subordinate form variante

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɑn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ adj
in the far past passé d'autrefois

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization arrêté statuts

bylina /bəˈliːnə/ n
traditional East Slavic oral epic narrative poem byline

bypass n
alternative passage for a bodily fluid pontage
circumvention contournement
road déviation contournement

bypass v
to avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass contourner
to ignore the usual channels or procedures contourner passer outre

byproduct n
secondary or additional product sous-produit

byre n
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle étable

bystander n
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator passant badaud

byte /baɪt/ n
unit octet

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
a proverb proverbe

béarnaise sauce n
sauce béarnaise

béchamel sauce n
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk sauce béchamel

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ n
an anathema bête noire

cDNA n
complementary DNA ADNc

cabal /kəˈbɑːl/ n
secret organization cabale

cabalistic adj
of or relating to a cabal cabalistique

cabalistically adv
in a cabalistic manner cabalistiquement

cabaret n
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub cabaret

cabassou n
armadillo kabassou

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
plant chou
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable chou
chou

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
a private room on a ship cabine
a small dwelling characteristic of the frontier cabane

cabin boy n
a boy serving on a ship mousse moussaillon

cabin crew n
members of staff aboard aircraft personnel navigant

cabin fever n
psychological condition claustrophobie

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
group of advisors cabinet
group of ministers cabinet
storage closet armoire

cabinetmaker n
skilled woodworker ébéniste menuisier

cable car n
cable car, a hanging carriage téléphérique

cable length n
one tenth of a nautical mile encablure

cable television n
television received through coaxial cables câblodiffusion câblodistribution télévision par câble

cableway n
system of cables téléphérique

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
an automobile with a retractable top cabriolet
a light two wheeled carriage with a folding top pulled by a single horse cabriolet

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
cacao tree cacaoyer
cocoa bean fève de cacao cacaoyer

cacatory adj
cacatoire diarrhéique

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ n
computing: fast temporary storage for data cache mémoire cache

cache-sexe n
article of clothing cache-sexe

caciocavallo n
Italian cheese type caciocavallo

cackle n
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg caquet
laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose ricanement

cackle v
to laugh with a sound similar to a hen's cry caqueter
to make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does caqueter

cacoethes /ˌkakəʊˈiːθiːz/ n
compulsion, mania contrainte manie
disposition in a disease tumeur ulcère

cacography /kaˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
cacographie

cacomixl n
Bassariscus astutus bassaris rusé

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds cacophonique

cacophony /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance cacophonie

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
member of the Cactaceae cactus

cadastral adj
of or relating to a cadastre cadastral

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
a dead body cadavre

cadaveric /kadəˈvɛɹɪk/ adj
pertaining to a corpse cadavérique

cadenza n
decorative solo piece of music cadence

cadet /kəˈdɛt/ n
a student at a military school who is training to be an officer cadet
younger son puîné

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
chemical element cadmium

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑː.də/ n
frame or framework cadre
skeleton upon which regiment is formed cadres

caduceus /kəˈdu.si.əs/ n
symbol caducée

caecal adj
of or pertaining to caecum cæcal

caecum /ˈsiːkəm/ n
blind pouch connected to the large intestine cæcum

caesaropapism n
the doctrine that the state has authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters césaropapisme

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
a metallic chemical element césium cæsium

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
a pause or interruption césure
using two words to divide a metrical foot césure

cafeteria n
dining area cantine caféteria réfectoire
restaurant cafétéria cantine cafèt’

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants caféine

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
coffee shop café

café au lait n
coffee with milk café au lait
colour café au lait

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
enclosure cage
lift compartment cage

cage /keɪdʒ/ v
to put into a cage encager

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends ligue

caid /kɑːˈiːd/ n
local governor or leader caïd

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
alligator relative caïman

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
a traditional Brazilian drink caïpirinha

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
landmark montjoie
monument cairn

cajolement n
the act of cajoling cajolerie

cajuputene n
cajeputène

cake /keɪk/ n
a sweet dessert gâteau pâtisserie

cake server n
a tool for serving cake pelle à gâteau pelle à tarte

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ n
cake shop|shop where cakes can be bought; patisserie pâtisserie

cake tin n
the tin in which a cake is baked moule à gâteau tourtière

calabash n
a vine grown for its fruit calebasse
utensil made from it calebasse

calamint n
herb calament

calamitous adj
concerning or involving calamity, disastrous calamiteux

calamity /kəˈlæməti/ n
event resulting in great loss calamité

calamondin n
tree calamondin

calcaneal adj
of or pertaining to the calcaneus calcanéen

calcareous adj
resembling or containing limestone calcaire

calcic adj
of, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime calcique

calciferous adj
of or pertaining to calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite calcarifère

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
intransitive calcifier
transitive calcifier

calcination n
the process of calcining calcination

calcine /ˈkælsɪn/ v
transitive calciner

calcined adj
converted by calcination calciné

calcite /ˈkæl.saɪt/ n
calcium carbonate mineral calcite

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
id=Q706|chemical element of atomic number 20 calcium

calcium carbonate n
CaCO₃ carbonate de calcium

calcium hydroxide n
chemical compound chaux éteinte

calcium oxide n
white powderous substance oxyde de calcium

calculable adj
able to be calculated calculable

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
(intransitive) determine values or solutions calculer
(transitive) to determine value calculer

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
act or process of calculating calcul

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations calculatrice calculette
mechanical device that performs mathematical calculations calculatrice calculette

calculus /ˈkælkjələs/ /ˈkælkjʊləs/ n
formal mathematical system calcul
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject calcul
stony concretion in an organ calcul lithiase

calculus of variations n
a form of calculus calcul des variations

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ n
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion caldera caldeira

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
list of planned events agenda emploi du temps programme
means to determine the date calendrier
system by which time is divided calendrier
calendrier

calendarist /ˈkæl.ən.də.ɹɪst/ /ˈkæl.ən.dəɹ.ɪst/ n
a person who uses a calendar calendariste

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
machine calendre calandre
one of an order of dervishes calender

calendric adj
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system calendaire

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system calendaire

calends /ˈkaləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
the first day of a Roman month calende

calf /kæf/ /kɑːf/ n
young cow or bull veau
young elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals) baleineau blanchon chiot éléphanteau
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee mollet

calf bone n
smaller lower-leg bone péroné

calibrate v
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard calibrer étalonner

calibration /kælɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
act of calibrating calibrage étalonnage

calibre /ˈkæl.ɪb.ə(ɹ)/ n
Diameter of the bore of a firearm calibre

calico n
kind of cloth calicot

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrniəm/ n
chemical element californium

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
part of a disc brake étrier

calipers /ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ n
device used to measure thickness between two surfaces compas d'épasseur

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɨf/ n
political leader of the Muslim world calife

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
Islamic government califat

calisthenics /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/ n
gymnastic exercises callisthénie

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
(computing): the act of jumping to a subprogram appel exécution
(medicine): overnight duty in the hospital sur appel
Instrument to call birds or animals pipeau
beckoning or summoning appel
telephone conversation appel
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal chant cri
cry or shout appel cri
social visit visite
the right to speak parole

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
to contact by telephone appeler téléphoner
to cry or shout appeler crier
to match or equal the amount of poker chips in the pot as the player that bet suivre
to pay a social visit visiter
to request, summon, or beckon appeler
to name or refer to appeler
to require, demand faire appel

call a spade a spade v
to speak the truth appeler un chat un chat

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
request to call an ambulance appelez une ambulance

call back v
telephone someone again rappeler

call center n
business location for calls centre d'appel

call for v
to ask for (something) in loud voice commander demander
to come to a place to ask for (someone) passer
to necessitate, demand exiger nécessiter
to request, demand demander
to summon appeler

call it a day v
to retire retirer

call it even v
declare debts resolved être quitte

call number n
identification number for materials within a library cote

call on the carpet v
reprimand réprimander

call premium n
prime de remboursement

call sign n
broadcasting indicatif d'appel

call the police phraseologicalUnit
call the police appelez la police

call to prayer n
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies appel à la prière

calla n
Calla palustris anguine calla calla des marais

callback n
function pointer passed to another function fonction de rappel

callee n
the person who is called by the caller appelé

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
the person who makes a telephone call appelant téléphoneur

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
one who practices calligraphy calligraphe

calligraphic /ˌkælɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of calligraphy calligraphique
written as calligraphy calligraphique

calligraphically adv
in a calligraphic manner calligraphiquement

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
art of writing with decorative strokes calligraphie

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.dʒi.ən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ adj
having beautiful buttocks callipyge

callipygous /kalɪˈpɪdʒəs/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.dʒəs/ adj
having beautiful buttocks callipyge

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
emotionally hardened endurci insensible sans-cœur

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
hardened part of the skin cal calus durillon

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
free of noise and disturbance calme tranquille
without wind or storm calme
free from anger and anxiety calme

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ n
period without wind calme calme plat

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ v
to make calm calmer apaiser

calm before the storm n
peace before a disturbance or crisis calme avant la tempête

calm down v
To become less excited apaiser calmer
To cause to become less excited apaiser calmer tranquilliser

calmly /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ adv
in a calm manner paisiblement

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ n
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence calme

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C calorie

calorimeter n
apparatus for measuring amount of heat calorimètre

calorimetric adj
relating to calorimetry calorimétrique

calorimetry n
the scientific discipline calorimétrie

calpack n
hat colback

calque /kælk/ n
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language calque

calque /kælk/ v
adopt a word by translation of its parts calquer

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
Tribulus terrestris tribule terrestre
starthistle centaurée chausse-trape chardon étoilé
weaponry chausse-trape pied de corbeau

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
to make hurtful untrue statements calomnier

calumnious adj
possessing the traits of calumny calomnieux

calumniously adv
in the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another calomnieusement

calumny /ˈkæləmni/ n
falsification to discredit another calomnie

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
to give birth to a calf vêler

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ n
baked Italian turnover calzone

cam [kæm] n
mechanical part came

camaraderie /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
a spirit of familiarity and closeness camaraderie
close friendship in a group of friends camaraderie

cambarysu n
drum cambarysu

camcorder /ˈkæmˌkɔɹdɚ/ n
electronic device caméra vidéo caméscope

came /keɪm/ n
A grooved strip of lead plomb

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
beast of burden chameau

cameleer n
camel rider chamelier

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪə/ n
plant camélia

cameltoe n
clear visible presence of a woman's vulva cameltoe

camembert n
creamy cheese from France camembert

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
brief appearance caméo
relief work camaïeu

camera /ˈkæm.ɹə/ n
movie camera caméra appareil photo
still camera appareil photo caméra

cameralism n
the theories and practices of the cameralists caméralisme

cameraman n
somebody who operates a film or TV camera caméraman cadreur

camerlengo n
chamberlain camerlingue

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
plant camomille
tea camomille

camomile tea n
beverage thé à la camomille

camouflage /ˈkæ.mə.ˌflɑːʒ/ n
disguise déguisement
military camouflage
act of disguising camouflage
biology camouflage
camouflage

camouflage /ˈkæ.mə.ˌflɑːʒ/ v
hide, disguise camoufler

camp /kæmp/ n
outdoor place camp
base camp
group camp
organized event camp

camp /kæmp/ v
to live in a tent camper
to set up a camp bivouaquer camper

camp bed n
a cot lit de camp lit pliant

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal campagne

campanologic adj
of or relating to campanology campanologique

campanology n
study of bells campanologie

campfire n
fire at a campground feu de camp

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone camphre

camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n
recreational activity camping campisme

camping chair n
a lightweight folding chair used by campers chaise de camping

campsite n
a place where a tent may be or is pitched camping campement terrain de camping

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ n
grounds or property of a school, etc campus

camshaft n
a shaft fitted with cams arbre à cames

can /kæn/ /kən/ n
WC chiottes
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants arrosoir
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids bidon canette
a tin-plate canister boîte de conserve
buttocks boule fesses miches

can /kæn/ /kən/ v
to be able pouvoir
may pouvoir
to discard jeter
to preserve conserver
to shut up taire

can I buy you a drink phraseologicalUnit
can I buy you a drink? puis-je vous offrir quelque chose à boire ?

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ phraseologicalUnit
phrase puis-je entrer?

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
can I use your phone? puis-je utiliser votre téléphone

can of worms n
a complex, troublesome situation sac de nœuds

can opener n
device used to open tin cans ouvre-boîtes

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
can you help me? peux-tu m'aider ? pouvez-vous m'aider ?

can't carry a tune in a bucket v
chanter comme une casserole

can't help v
not be able to avoid something ne pouvoir s'empêcher de

can't wait v
to eagerly anticipate avoir hâte

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
artificial waterway canal
a tubular channel within the body canal

canapé n
elegant sofa canapé
a bite size slice open-faced sandwich canapé

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
false or misleading report or story canard
type of aircraft avion-canard canard
winglike structure aileron moustache plan canard

canary /kəˈnɛɹi/ n
bird from the Canary Islands canari
colour jaune canari

canary in a coal mine n
early indicator canari dans une mine de charbon signe avant-coureur

canasta n
card game canasta

cancan n
dance cancan

cancel /ˈkænsl/ n
cancellation annulation

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
invalidate, annul annuler mettre fin résilier se désabonner
mark to prevent reuse oblitérer
offset, equalize compenser neutraliser
remove a common factor annuler éliminer

cancellable adj
which can be cancelled résiliable

cancellation n
act of cancelling annulation résiliation suppression élimination

cancelled adj
No longer planned or scheduled annulé

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation cancer

cancerous /kænsəɹəs/ adj
relating to or affected with cancer cancéreux

candela /kænˈdēlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ n
unit of luminous intensity candela candéla

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.brəm/ n
candle holder candélabre

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
candide
not posed or rehearsed spontané
straightforward, open and sincere sincère

candidacy n
state or act of being a candidate candidature

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
person running in an election candidat candidate

candidature n
the condition of becoming a candidate candidature

candidly /ˈkændɪdli/ adv
in a candid manner de bonne foi

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
a light source bougie chandelle

candleholder n
device for holding one or more lit candles chandelier

candlepower n
former measurement of brightness of a light source bougie

candlestick /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle chandelier

candlewick n
thread used to make the wicks of candles mèche mèche de bougie

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ n
sincere and open in speech, honesty in expression candeur

candrabindu n
candrabindu chandrabindu

candy /ˈkændi/ n
piece of candy bonbon sucrerie

candy /ˈkændi/ v
to cook, or coat with sugar or syrup confire candir

candy apple n
apple with a hard sugar candy coating pomme d'amour

candy bar n
type of candy barre chocolatée barre de chocolat

candy cane n
candy in the shape of a cane canne de Noël canne de bonbon sucre d'orge

candy floss n
sweet barbe à papa

cane [kʰeɪn] n
a short wooden or bamboo rod or stick used for corporal punishment canne
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people canne canne blanche
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo canne tige
the cane: corporal punishment consisting of a beating with a cane bastonnade

cane [kʰeɪn] v
to beat with a cane bâtonner

cane rat n
rodent aulacode

cane sugar n
sugar from the sugar cane plant sucre de canne

cane toad n
Bufo marinus crapaud-buffle

canephora n
caryatid canéphore

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ n
member of Canidae canidé

canine tooth n
tooth dent de l'œil dent œillère

caning /ˈkeɪnɪŋ/ n
a beating with a cane bastonnade

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
plant cannabis

canned adj
preserved in cans boîte conserve

canned laughter n
previoursly recorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV programme rires en boîte rires enregistrés

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
an organism which eats others of its own species cannibale

cannibalism n
act of eating another of one's own species cannibalisme

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
tending toward cannibalism cannibale

canning n
preserving process mise en boîte mise en conserve

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ n
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta cannolo

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
artillery piece canon

cannon fodder n
military forces considered to be expendable chair à canon

cannonade n
firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time canonnade

cannonball n
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon boulet de canon

cannot /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ v
[[ne]] [[pas]] [[pouvoir]]

cannot but v
cannot but ne pas pouvoir ne pas

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
medicine: tube inserted in the body canule

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
careful, prudent, cautious prudent
knowing, shrewd, astute astucieux rusé

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
small long and narrow boat canoë

canoeist n
person who travels by canoe canoéiste

canola n
cultivar of rapeseed Brassica napus colza

canola oil n
vegetable oil huile de canola

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
member of cathedral chapter chanoine
piece of music canon
religious law canon
printing: 48-point type gros-canon

canon law n
droit canon droit canonique

canonical /kə.ˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
(religion) in conformity with canon law canonique
in canonical form canonique
present in a canon, religious or otherwise canonique

canonical form n
standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity forme canonique

canonically adv
in a canonical manner canonialement canoniquement

canonization n
the final process or decree canonisation
the state of being canonized or sainted canonisation

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ v
to define someone as a saint canoniser

canonry n
The office of a canon canonicat

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
high cover dais baldaquin voûte
highest foliage and branches of a forest canopée
overhanging or projecting roof structure marquise
parachute cloth toile de parachute

canopy bed n
a bed equipped with a canopy lit à baldaquin

cant /kænt/ n
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms armes parlantes
hypocritical talk langue de bois
secret language argot
whining speech, such as that used by beggars. lamentation

cant /kænt/ v
set something at an angle canter

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
melon cantaloup

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby irritable

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
small cafeteria or snack bar cantine
water bottle gourde

canthus /ˈkænθəs/ n
corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet canthus

canticle n
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text cantique

cantilever n
beam anchored at one end and projecting into space porte-à-faux

cantillate v
to chant or recite musically cantiller

cantillation /ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/ n
the intonation of a sentence cantillation

canting arms n
armes parlantes

cantle /ˈkantəl/ /ˈkæntəl/ n
back part of saddle troussequin

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
state of Switzerland canton
heraldry; one of the ordinaries canton
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina canton
subdivision of Luxembourg canton
subdivision of Serbia canton
subdivision of an arrondissement canton

cantonist n
conscript in the Russian Empire cantoniste

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint toile
a type of coarse cloth toile

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ v
To cover an area or object with canvas entoiler toiler

canvass v
to solicit voters soliciter

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
a valley cut in rock by a river canyon gorge

caoutchouc /ˈkaʊtʃʊk/ n
natural rubber caoutchouc

cap /kæp/ n
academic mortarboard chapeau mortier
artificial upper limit plafond
crown covering a tooth couronne
head covering casquette bonnet tuque
portion of a sphere calotte
protective cover or seal bouchon capsule capuchon couvercle opercule
summit of a mountain cime sommet
top part of a mushroom carpophore chapeau pileus tête

cap and trade n
market-based approach to control pollution bourse du carbone

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
able and efficient capable

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
having a lot of space inside spacieux

capacitance n
property of an element of an electrical circuit capacité électrique

capacitor n
electronic component condensateur

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
capability; the ability to perform some task capacité
the ability to hold, receive or absorb capacité

cape /keɪp/ n
headland cap
garment cape

cape gooseberry n
plant coqueret du Pérou

capelin n
small fish capelan

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa câpre

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ n
Tetrao urogallus grand tétras grand coq de bruyère

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins capillaire

capillary action n
drawing of a liquid up interstices capillarité

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
“understood?” pigé?

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
excellent excellent
involving punishment by death capital
uppercase majuscule

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
money and wealth capital
uppermost part of a column chapiteau

capital city n
city designated as seat of government capitale chef-lieu

capital gain n
an increase in the value of a capital asset plus-value

capital gains tax n
tax on profit made from selling capital impôt sur les plus-values

capital letter n
letters A B C majuscule

capital punishment n
punishment by death peine capitale peine de mort punition capitale

capital ship n
warship bâtiment précieux navire capital

capitalisation n
act or process of capitalising capitalisation
state of being capitalised capitalisation

capitalism /ˈkæpɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
socio-economic system based on private property rights capitalisme

capitalist adj
supporting or endorsing capitalism capitaliste

capitalist n
supporter of capitalism capitaliste

capitalistic adj
of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists capitaliste

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
In writing or editing, to make use of capital letters capitaliser
to convert into capital capitaliser

capitulation n
surrender to an enemy capitulation

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
a cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table chapon

caponata n
Sicilian dish caponata

caponier n
fortification structure caponnière

caponize v
to castrate a cockerel chaponner

capotasto n
device placed across the strings capodastre

cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
beverage cappuccino
cup of this beverage cappuccino

capri pants n
casual pants for women corsaire pantacourt

capric adj
related to capric acid caprique

capric acid n
fatty acid acide caprique

capriccio n
piece of music capriccio

caprice /kəˈpɹis/ n
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action caprice

capricious adj
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim capricieux

caprid n
caprin

caprine n
capriné

caprizant adj
caprisant

caprolactam n
the organic compound caprolactame

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific) piment piment doux

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
(intransitive) to overturn chavirer
(transitive) to cause to overturn chavirer

capsizing n
An overturning of a boat chavirage

capstan /ˈkap.stən/ n
cylindrical machine cabestan

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ n
botany: seed-case capsule gélule
part of spacecraft containing crew's living space capsule gélule
physiology: membranous envelope capsule gélule
small container containing a dose of medicine gélule capsule

capsule hotel n
hotel with capsules hôtel capsule

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
A naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral [[capitaine]] [[de]] [[vaisseau]] capitaine
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major capitaine
The person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel capitaine
One of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions capitaine
The person lawfully in command of an airliner capitaine

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ v
to exercise command agir en capitaine piloter

caption /ˈkæp.ʃn/ n
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document légende
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon légende
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast sous-titre

caption /ˈkæp.ʃn/ v
to add captions to a film or broadcast sous-titrer
to add captions to a text or illustration légender

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ v
to attract and hold interest and attention of captiver

captive adj
held prisoner captif

captive n
a person who has been captured captif captive

captivity n
state of being captive captivité

capturing group n
group de capture

capuchin monkey n
New World monkey of the genus Cebus capucin

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris capybara

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver voiture auto automobile char
passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not wagon voiture

car bomb n
automobile made a bomb voiture piégée

car door n
door designed for use on a car portière

car rental n
hiring of cars for short periods location de voiture

car wash n
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically lave-auto station de lavage

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ n
metal link with a gate mousqueton

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkɛɹəkæl/ n
Caracal caracal caracal

caracole /ˈkæɹəkəʊl/ n
half-turn performed by a horse and rider caracole
in cavalry caracole

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages carafe carafon

caramel /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
confection caramel

caramelize v
brown sugar caraméliser

carapace /ˈkeɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
hard protective covering carapace

carat /ˈkæ.ɹət/ n
measure of the purity of gold carat
weight carat

caravan /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
convoy or procession caravane
vehicle caravane roulotte

caravanserai /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ n
an inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest caravansérail

caravel n
light lateen-rigged sailing vessel caravelle

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
plant carvi cumin
seed/fruit carvi cumin

carb /kɑɹb/ /kɑːb/ n
carbohydrate glucide

carbamazepine n
anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy carbamazépine

carbamic acid n
NH₂COOH acide carbamique

carbene n
carbène

carbine /ˈkɑɹbiːn/ n
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length carabine

carbinolamine n
a hemiaminal carbinolamine

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
organic compounds; sugar, starch or cellulose glucide

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
id=Q623|chemical element carbone charbon
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal) charbon carbone
informal: carbon copy carbone

carbon black n
fine black powder of amorphous carbon noir de carbone

carbon copy n
a copy copie
duplicate copie carbone

carbon cycle n
cycle of carbon cycle du carbone

carbon dioxide n
CO₂ dioxyde de carbone anhydride carbonique gaz carbonique

carbon footprint n
measure of carbon dioxide produced by someone empreinte carbonique

carbon group n
group of the periodic table cristallogène

carbon monoxide n
chemical of the formula CO oxyde de carbone monoxyde de carbone

carbon nanotube n
nanostructure having graphene layers wrapped into perfect cylinders nanotube de carbone

carbon neutral adj
having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account carboneutre

carbon neutrality n
carboneutralité

carbon paper n
paper used to make carbon copies papier carbone

carbonade /ˈkæɹbɒneɪd/ n
stew of meat cooked in beer carbonade

carbonara /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹə/ n
spaghetti dish carbonara
thick pasta sauce carbonara

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
any salt or ester of carbonic acid carbonate

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure) gazeux gazéifié

carbonated water n
water containing carbon dioxide eau gazeuse

carbonic adj
of or relating to carbon carbonique

carbonic acid n
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃ acide carbonique

carboxylic adj
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group carboxylique

carboxylic acid n
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group acide carboxylique

carburetor lang=en n
a device in an internal combustion engine carburateur

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
body of a dead animal carcasse cadavre

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/ n
substance or agent that can cause cancer cancérogène carcinogène

carcinogenic adj
causing or tending to cause cancer cancérigène

carcinogenicity n
the state or degree of being carcinogenic cancérogénicité

carcinoma /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ n
type of tumor carcinome

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc. carte fiche
machine for disentagling the fibres of wool prior to spinning carde

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ v
to use carding device carder

card game n
any of very many games played with playing cards jeu de cartes cartes

cardamom n
spice cardamome
plant cardamome

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
material resembling heavy paper carton

cardboard box n
container carton

cardia n
section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach orifice de l'estomac

cardiac adj
pertaining to the heart cardiaque

cardiac arrest n
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood arrêt cardiaque

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
type of sweater cardigan veste

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
describing a number that indicates quantity cardinal
of fundamental importance cardinal
of or relating to the cardinal directions cardinal
having a bright red color rouge cardinal

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
colour rouge cardinal
official of the Catholic Church cardinal
any bird in family Cardinalidae cardinal
number indicating quantity cardinal
bird of the genus Cardinalis cardinal

cardinal number n
number denoting quantity nombre cardinal
number used to denote the size of a set nombre cardinal

cardinal point n
cardinal point point cardinal

cardinalate n
the dignity and ecclestiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal cardinalat

cardinality n
in set theory cardinalité

cardio- prefix
pertaining to the heart cardio-

cardioid n
epicycloid with one cusp cardioïde

cardiological adj
of or pertaining to cardiology cardiologique

cardiologist n
physician cardiologue

cardiology n
study of the structure of the heart cardiologie

cardiomyopathy n
deterioration of the myocardium cardiomyopathie

cardiopulmonary adj
Of, or pertaining to the heart and the lungs cardiopulmonaire

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest RCP RCR réanimation cardio-pulmonaire réanimation cardio-respiratoire

cardiothoracic adj
of or pertaining to both the heart and the chest cardio-thoracique cardiothoracique

cardiovascular adj
relating to the circulatory system cardiovasculaire

cardiovascular disease n
disease involving the heart or blood vessels maladie cardiovasculaire

carditis n
inflammation of the muscles of the heart cardite

cardoon n
perennial plant artichaut à cardes cardon

care /ke(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
close attention, concern or responsibility soin souci
treatment of those in need soin
worry souci

care /ke(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
to be concerned about intéresser soucier
to look after soigner

care of preposition
for distribution by (the named intermediary) a/s aux bons soins de à l'attention de

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other caréner
to sway violently from side to side or lurch battre ou mettre en carène
to tilt on one side se coucher

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan carrière
one's calling in life; a person's occupation carrière

careerism n
priority given to one's career carriérisme

careerist adj
related to careerism carriériste

careerist n
person who pursues his or her own career as his or her main aim carriériste

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
worry free, light hearted, etc. insouciant

carefreeness n
the state of being lighthearted; joyous insouciance

careful /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
cautious prudent prudente
meticulous soigneux attentif soigneuse

carefully /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
in a careful manner soigneusement

careless /ˈkɛəlɘs/ adj
not giving sufficient attention or thought distrait négligent étourdi distraite

carelessly adv
in a careless manner négligemment

carelessness n
lack of care incurie négligence

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛəɹɚ/ n
someone who regularly looks after another person soignant soignante

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
touch or kiss lovingly caresser

caretaker /ˈkɛə.ˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹ.ˌteɪ.kɚ/ adj
temporary, on a short term basis gardien

caretaker /ˈkɛə.ˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹ.ˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
One who takes care of a person. gardien gardienne
One who takes care of a place or thing. concierge gardien gardienne

cargo n
freight carried by a ship cargaison

cargo hold n
ship's hold cale cale arrière cale avant

cargo ship n
ship that carries cargo cargo navire de charge navire marchand

caribou n
North American reindeer caribou

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ n
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect caricature
grotesque misrepresentation caricature

caricaturesque adj
in the style of a caricature caricaturesque

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ n
person who draws caricatures caricaturiste

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay carie

carillon /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries carillon

carious /ˈkɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
having caries (bone or tooth decay) carieux

caritive case n
case used to express the lack of something caritif

carmaker n
company constructeur automobile

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
death and destruction carnage

carnal adj
relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites charnel

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ adj
colour incarnat

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
flower œillet
plant œillet
rosy pink colour incarnat

carnauba n
palm carnauba

carnelian n
reddish brown chalcedony cornaline

carnival /ˈkæɹnɪvəl/ n
festive occasion marked by parades carnaval

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
meat-eating animal carnivore

carnivorous /kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/ adj
Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora carnivore
Insectivorous carnivore
Predatory or flesh-eating carnivore carnassier

carny /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ni/ n
a person who works in a carnival forain

carob n
fruit caroube
tree caroubier

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ n
religious or secular song sung at Christmastime chœur
round dance accompanied by singing carole

carotenoid n
class of organic compounds caroténoïde

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
major artery carotide

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae carpe

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ v
To complain about a fault maugréer

carpal /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
any of the eight bones of the wrist carpien

carpal tunnel n
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist canal carpien

carpal tunnel syndrome n
repetitive stress injury syndrome du canal carpien

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
seize the day carpe diem cueille le jour

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
structural unit of a pistil carpelle

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
carpentry person menuisier charpentier charpentière menuisière

carpentry n
the trade of cutting and joining timber charpenterie

carpet /ˈkɑɹpɪt/ /ˈkɑːpɪt/ n
a fabric used as a floor covering tapis moquette

carpet /ˈkɑɹpɪt/ /ˈkɑːpɪt/ v
to lay carpet tapisser

carpet sweeper n
mechanical device for cleaning carpets balai mécanique

carpetbag n
a type of bag sac de voyage

carpetbagger /ˈkɑːpɪtbaɡə/ n
One who comes to a place or organisation primarily or solely for personal gain opportuniste

carpetbeater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ n
a tool used in housecleaning battoir

carpool n
arrangement covoiturage

carport /kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/ n
roofed structure for automobile storage auvent

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
railroad car wagon voiture
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power carrosse

carriage return n
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line retour chariot

carriageway n
part of a road that carries traffic chaussée

carrier n
homing pigeon, racing pigeon, racing homer, homer pigeon voyageur

carrier bag n
thin bag sac de caisse sac plastique

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
dead flesh; carcasses charogne

carrion crow n
Corvus corone corneille noire

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
Daucus carota ssp. sativus carotte

carrot and stick n
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior la carotte et le bâton

carrot top n
person with red hair poil de carotte

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ v
in an addition retenir
to transport by lifting porter

carry coals to Newcastle v
do something unneeded or redundant porter de l'eau à la rivière

carry on /ˈkʰæɹijˈɑn/ v
To act or behave se comporter
To continue or proceed as before continuer poursuivre
To have or maintain continuer poursuivre tenir
To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it emporter prendre

carry out v
To fulfill réaliser accomplir effectuer mettre en application mettre à exécution
To hold while moving something out. sortir

carry-on n
the luggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger bagages en cabine bagages à main

carrying basket n
basket fitted with straps hotte

carrying capacity n
number of individuals that an environment can support capacité porteuse

carrying pole n
a yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load palanche

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle mal de la route

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
charrette chariot

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority carte blanche

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices cartel
combination of political groups cartel

carter n
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart charretier

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
dense connective tissue cartilage

cartilagein n
cartilagéine

cartographer n
one who makes maps or charts cartographe

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the making of maps cartographique

cartographically adv
cartographiquement

cartography /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
creation of charts and maps cartographie

cartomancer n
A practitioner of cartomancy cartomancien cartomancienne

cartomancy n
fortune-telling using cards cartomancie

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
A carton of cigarette packs cartouche
a box-like container made of paper designed to hold things for a limited time carton

carton-pierre n
papier-mâché made to resemble wood, stone, or metal carton-pierre

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
animated cartoon dessin animé
humorous drawing or strip bande dessinée caricature BD

cartoonist n
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons dessinateur de bande dessinée cartooniste dessinateur dessinateur de dessins animés dessinatrice dessinatrice de dessins animés

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
in architecture cartouche
hieroglyphs cartouche

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
firearms package cartouche
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer cartouche

cartridge box n
case for cartridges giberne

cartwheel n
gymnastic maneuver roue

caruncle n
small, fleshy excrescence on an animal caroncule

carving [ˈkɑɹvɪŋ] n
the object produced découpage gravure sculpture

case /keɪs/ n
actual event, situation, or fact cas
instance or event as a topic of study cas
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings cas
legal proceeding cause cas
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture caisse
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus carter
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic vitrine
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus écrin
suitcase malle
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type casse

case in point /keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/ n
example that illustrates a point [[parfait]] [[exemple]] cas d'exemple cas d'école

case law n
law developed through court decisions jurisprudence

case study n
research performed in detail on a single case étude de cas

casein /ˈkeɪ.si.ɪn/ n
protein caséine

casemate n
bombproof chamber as part of fortification casemate

casement window n
type of window fenêtre à l’anglaise

cash /kæʃ/ n
money in the form of notes/bills and coins espèces liquide

cash /kæʃ/ v
to exchange (a check/cheque) for money encaisser

cash cow n
something that generates free cash flow vache à lait

cash desk n
place with a cash register caisse

cash flow n
stream of funds flux de trésorerie

cash register n
machine caisse enregistreuse

cashew /ˈkæʃuː/ n
tree anacardier cajou

cashew nut n
the seed of the cashew tree noix de cajou

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
one who works at a till or receiving payments caissière caissier

cashmere /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ n
soft fabric made of wool cachemire
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat cachemire

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ n
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling casino

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
a large barrel for the storage of liquid fût tonneau barrique

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ n
little box e.g. for jewelry coffret

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate cassata

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ n
the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment cassation

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
manioc, the source of tapioca manioc

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish timbale
glass or earthenware dish casserole cocotte

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
small flat case containing magnetic tape cassette audiocassette cassette audio cassette vidéo vidéocassette

cassette recorder n
a tape recorder that records on cassette tapes magnétocassette

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
item of clerical clothing soutane

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius casoar

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
act of throwing jet
group of actors performing together distribution
medicine: supportive and immobilising device plâtre
mould used to make cast objects moule
object made in a mould moulage
squint strabisme
visual appearance forme

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
computing: to change the type of a variable retyper transtyper
to add up a column of figures additionner sommer
to deposit a ballot voter
to direct one's eyes diriger jeter
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water sonder
to make by pouring into a mould fondre couler
to set in a cast plâtrer
to throw a fishing line or net into the water lancer
to throw forcefully jeter
to perform, bring forth a magical spell or enchantment jeter
to throw off the skin, shell etc.; to shed the hair or fur muer

cast a chill v
provoke an uneasy feeling jeter un froid

cast iron n
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon fonte

cast out nines v
verification of an arithmetic operation preuve par neuf

cast pearls before swine v
cast pearls before swine jeter des perles aux pourceaux donner de la confiture aux cochons

cast the first stone v
act self-righteously jeter la pierre

castable adj
Capable of being cast in programming transtypable

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
a single handheld percussion instrument castagnette

castaway /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/ n
nautical: shipwrecked sailor naufragé

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
hereditary social class caste

castellan /ˈkæstən/ n
governor or caretaker of a castle or keep châtelain

castellany n
castellanie

caster n
wheeled assembly roulette

caster sugar n
fine granulated sugar sucre semoule

castigate /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
to punish severely châtier
to revise a publication corriger réviser

casting n
regurgitation of indigestible material by hawks moulage
selection of performers audition

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
fortified building château château-fort

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
chess roquer

castle in the air n
idea that is unlikely to be ever realized châteaux en Espagne

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
move in chess roque

castor oil n
pale yellow vegetable oil huile de ricin

castor oil plant n
Ricinus communis ricin

castrametation n
planning and construction of a military camp castramétation

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
remove the testicles of castrer châtrer

castrated adj
having had the reproductive organs removed castré

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
act of removing the testicles castration

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
male soprano or alto voice; the singer castrat

castrator n
person who castrates châtreur châtreuse

casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ adj
careless désinvolte
coming without regularity; occasional or incidental occasionnel
designed for informal or everyday use décontracté sport
happening by chance accidentel de hasard fortuit

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
accident and emergency department of a hospital urgences
an accident, a disaster accident
person victime

casuistry /ˈkæʒuɪstɹi/ n
process casuistique

cat /kæt/ v
flog [[fouetter]] avec un [[chat à neuf queues]]
raise anchor to cathead caponner
vomit débecter débequeter dégobiller

cat and mouse n
two keeping check on one another jeu du chat et de la souris

cat flap n
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in chatière

cat food n
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats [[nourriture]] pour [[chat]]

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
why are you not saying anything? tu as perdu ta langue ?

cat lady n
elderly lady who devotes her attention to cats femme à chats

cat's eye n
retroreflective device placed on a road surface œil de chat

cat's tongue n
chocolate confectionery langue de chat

cat's whisker n
wire that touches the crystal in a crystal radio chercheur

cat-o'-nine-tails n
whip chat à neuf queues

cat/translations n
domestic species chat chatte
guy, fellow gus mec
member of the extinct subfamily Machairodontinae machairodontiné machairodontinés
member of the family Felidae félidé félin
member of the subfamily Felinae féliné
member of the subfamily Pantherinae panthériné
member of the suborder (or superfamily) Feliformia (Feloidea), "cat-like" carnivorans féliforme féliformes féloidé féloidés
strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship capon

catabolism n
notion in chemistry catabolisme

catachresis /kætəˈkɹiːsɪs/ n
(rhetoric) bad metaphor or trope catachrèse

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
sudden, violent event cataclysme

catacomb /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves catacombe

catadromous adj
of migratory fish catadrome

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
platform to display or convey a coffin catafalque

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
a complete list of items catalogue inventaire
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc. catalogue

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
to put into a catalogue cataloguer

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst catalyse

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
someone or something that helps or encourages progress or change catalyseur agitateur démiurge enzyme ferment levain
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process catalyseur

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
of, or relating to catalysts catalytique

catalytic converter n
a chamber which oxidises carbon dioxide from exhaust gases pot catalytique

catalyze v
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction catalyser

catalyzer n
that which catalyzes catalyseur

catamaran /ˈkæt.ə.mə.ɹæn/ /ˈkætəmɚˌæn/ n
twin-hulled boat catamaran

catamite /ˈkætəmaɪt/ n
catamite catamite

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
device for launching large objects catapulte

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ v
to be fired from or as if from a catapult catapulter
to fire a missile from a catapult catapulter
to have one's status increased rapidly catapulter
to increase the status rapidly catapulter

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
opacity of the lens in the eye cataracte
waterfall cataracte

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
inflammation of the mucous membranes catarrhe

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
any large and disastrous event of great significance catastrophe

catastrophic /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ adj
disastrous; ruinous catastrophique désastreux
of or pertaining to a catastrophe catastrophique

catastrophically adv
in a catastrophic manner catastrophiquement

catatonia n
severe psychiatric condition catatonie

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia catatonique

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend prise conquête touche
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation hic
that which is captured or caught prise proie

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
to capture or snare attraper prendre
to intercept an object in the air etc. attraper

catch a cold v
contract a cold [[attraper]] un [[rhume]] prendre froid

catch fire v
become engulfed in flames enflammer

catch one's breath v
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity reprendre son souffle

catch out v
caught out piéger

catch sight of v
to glimpse apercevoir entrevoir

catch up v
To reach something that had been ahead atteindre

catch-all n
used to hold, include, or describe a broad range of things attrape-tout fourre-tout

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
baseball player who receives pitches receveur
that which catches attrapeur

catchment basin n
region bassin versant

catchphrase n
a group of words phrase fétiche

catechesis n
religious instruction catéchèse

catechetical adj
of or pertaining to catechesis cathéchétique

catechine n
chemical substance catéchine

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
book summarizing the principles of Christianity catéchisme

catecholamine /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
any of a class of aromatic amines catécholamine

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
convert the Christianity prior to baptism catéchumène

categorially /ˈkæ.tə.ɡɒ.ɹɪə.li/ adv
In a categorial manner catégoriellement

categorical adj
absolute; having no exception catégorique
of, pertaining to, or using categories catégoriel catégorielle

categorically /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɒ.ɹɪk.li/ adv
In a categorical manner catégoriquement
by te use of categories catégoriellement

categorize v
to assign a category catégoriser classer classifier

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
group catégorie
collection in math catégorie

category theory n
branch of mathematics théorie des catégories

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
curve of a flexible chain chaînette

catenate /ˈkæt.ən.eɪt/ v
connect caténer

catenative /ˈkætn̩ə.tɪv/ adj
having the ability to catenate caténatif

catenin n
proteins that have a role in cell adhesion caténine

catenoid n
Three-dimensional surface formed by rotation of a catenary caténoïde

cater /ˈkeɪtə/ /ˈkeɪtɚ/ v
provide things to satisfy a person or a need, to serve pourvoir satisfaire
to provide food professionally for a special occasion faire traiteur

catering /ˈkeɪtəɹɪŋ/ n
the business of providing food and related services restauration

caterpillar /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
larva of a butterfly chenille
vehicle with a caterpillar track chenille

caterpillar track n
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt chenille

caterwaul /ˈkæt.ə.wɔːl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɑl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɔl/ v
to cry as cats miauler
to have a noisy argument faire du chahut

catfight n
acrimonious fighting between women crêpage de chignons

catfish n
type of fish silure poisson-chat

catgirl n
female character with feline characteristics fille-chat

catgut /ˈkætˌɡʌt/ n
cord catgut corde de boyau corde en boyau

catharsis /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/ n
a therapeutic technique to relieve tension défoulement
any release of emotional tension défoulement
in drama, a release of emotional tension catharsis

cathartic adj
purgative; inducing catharsis cathartique

cathartic n
a laxative cathartique

cathedral /kəˈθiːdɹəl/ adj
cathédral

cathedral /kəˈθiːdɹəl/ n
principal church of a bishop's diocese cathédrale

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪt̬ɚ/ n
small tube inserted into a body cavity cathéter

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse cathète

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
electrode through which current flows outward cathode

cathode ray tube n
vacuum tube that displays images tube cathodique

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
a positively charged ion cation

catkin n
botany: a type of inflorescence iule chaton

catlike adj
resembling a cat félin

catnip n
specific species which causes intoxication among cats cataire chataire herbe à chat

catoblepas n
mythological creature catoblépas

catslaughter n
killing of cats félicide

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha massette quenouille

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
domesticated bovine animals bétail bovins
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny bétail
certain other livestock bétail

cattleman n
man who raises or tends cattle offre de bétail

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
spiteful méchant rosse rosserie

catwalk n
narrow elevated stage on which models parade podium passerelle

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ n
a meeting, especially a preliminary meeting, of persons belonging to a party caucus

caucus race n
political competition course à l'échalote
laborious but arbitrary and futile activity course à l'échalote

caudal /ˈkɔːdəl/ adj
pertaining to the tail caudal

caudal fin n
the tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates nageoire caudale

caudal peduncle n
part of a fish's body pédoncule caudal

caudillo /kɔˈdiː(j)oʊ/ n
military dictator in South America caudillo

caught between the devil and the deep blue sea adj
choice between two undesirable options entre l'enclume et le marteau

caul /kɔːl/ n
a style of close-fitting circular cap coiffe
part of the amniotic sac which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth coiffe céphalique

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
large bowl-shaped pot chaudron

cauliflower /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
Vegetable chou-fleur
Edible head of a cauliflower plant chou-fleur

cauliflower ear n
swollen and deformed outer ear oreille en chou-fleur

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ v
to seal joints with caulk calfater calfeutrer étouper

causal /ˈkɔːz.əl/ adj
of, relating to or being a cause of something causal

causality n
agency of cause causalité

causation n
the act of causing causation

causative adj
linguistics: expressing cause or causation causatif

causative n
linguistics causatif factitif

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
goal, aim, principle cause
source or reason of an event or action cause raison

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
to set off an event or action causer

cause of death n
official cause of a human death cause de la mort cause de décès

causeway /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ n
raised roadway chaussée

caustic soda n
sodium hydroxide soude caustique

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ n
the quality of being caustic causticité

caustification n
caustification

cauterization n
act of searing some morbid part adustion cautérisation

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɒɾəɹaɪz] v
burn tissue cautériser

cautery n
device used for cutting or sealing body tissue cautère
process of cutting or sealing body tissue with heat or cold cautérisation

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃn/ /ˈkɔːʃn/ v
to warn avertir

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
careful prudent

cautiously adv
in a cautious manner précautionneusement

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ n
company of riders cavalcade

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ adj
not caring enough about something important nonchalant
supercilious, haughty, disdainful cavalier

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ n
military man serving on horse chevalier
sprightly military man cavalier chevalier
well mannered man; a gentleman cavalier

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
military service that fights with riding horses cavalerie

cavalryman n
a soldier in the cavalry cavalier

cavatina n
An operatic song in slow tempo cavatine

cave /keɪv/ n
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground grotte caverne
mining: collapse or cave-in éboulement
place of retreat antre
storage cellar cave

cave in n
The act of something collapsing or caving in éboulement
The location where something has caved in éboulement

cave in v
to collapse inward or downward cabosser s'effondrer
to relent, comply, lose willpower, etc. s'effondrer

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
warning avertissement

caveman n
early humans or related species homme des cavernes

cavern /ˈkæ.və(ɹ)n/ n
large cave grotte caverne

cavernous adj
having many caverns caverneux

cavesson n
part of a horse's bridle caveçon

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar) caviar

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ v
to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons chicane

cavitation /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
formation of vapor bubbles cavitation

cavity /ˈkævɪti/ [ˈkʰævɪɾi] n
soft area in a decayed tooth carie

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
move/play boisterously cabrioler

caw /kɔː/ n
cry of a crow croassement

caw /kɔː/ v
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven croasser

cc /siːˈsiː/ n
carbon copy cc

cease /siːs/ v
intransitive cesser s'arrêter
transitive cesser arrêter

cease and desist v
stop and not resume an action cessez et renoncez

ceasefire n
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose cessez-le-feu trêve

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
aromatic wood cèdre
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus cèdre

cedarn adj
made of cedar en cèdre

cede /siːd/ v
give up céder

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
mark placed under the letter c cédille

cee /siː/ n
name of the letter C, c cé

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
smallest integer partie entière par excès
upper limit of room plafond
upper limit of an object or action plafond

ceiling fan n
fan fixture on a ceiling ventilateur de plafond

celadon /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
pale green colour céladon

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
extol or honour in a solemn manner célébrer rendre hommage
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc. célébrer fêter
perform or participate in célébrer
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event fêter faire la fête

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
famous or widely praised célèbre

celebration n
formal performance of a solemn rite célébration
social gathering for entertainment and fun fête célébration

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
fame célébrité
famous person célébrité people

celeriac n
form of celery céleri-rave

celerity /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/ n
speed célérité
speed of individual waves célérité

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
herb céleri
the stalks of this herb céleri

celery salt n
spice sel de céleri

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
musical instrument célesta

celestial /səˈlɛstiəl/ /səˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
relating to heaven (religious) céleste
relating to sky céleste

celestial body n
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere astre corps céleste

celestial equator n
great circle équateur céleste

celestial sphere n
abstract sphere of infinite radius sphère céleste

celestine n
mineral célestine

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
abstaining from sexual relations célibat
state of being unmarried célibat

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
unmarried célibataire

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ n
person who is not married célibataire

cell /sɛl/ n
basic unit of a living organism cellule
small group of people forming part of a larger organization cellule
room in a monastery for sleeping one person cellule
room in a prison for containing inmates cellule
biological cavity cellule
a short, fixed-length packet as in asynchronous transfer mode cellule
component of an electrical battery pile cellule
mobile portable

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae paroi cellulaire

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
underground space cave
wine collection cave

cellist n
person who plays the cello violoncelliste

cello /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
musical instrument violoncelle

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
the transparent plastic film cellophane

cellophane noodle n
type of transparent Asian noodle dangmyeon

cellular adj
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells cellulaire

cellular automaton n
automaton automate cellulaire

cellularly adv
in a way of or pertaining to cells cellulairement

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
cinema or film cinéma du
variety of thermoplastics celluloïd

cellulose n
the polysaccharide cellulose cellulose

celtuce /ˈsɛlt.əs/ n
type of lettuce lattuga asparago

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ n
a powdered substance ciment
the paste-like substance ciment
any material with strong adhesive properties adhésif colle

cement mixer n
device to make concrete bétonnière

cementer n
person who applies cement cimentier

cementum n
cementum cément

cemeterial adj
cémétérial

cendrée n
grey colour (noun) cendrée

cenobite /ˈsiːnəbaɪt/ n
monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude cénobite

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere cénotaphe

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
deep natural well or sinkhole cénote

cense v
to perfume with incense encenser

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
religious ornamental container for burning incense encensoir

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
Roman magistrate censeur
official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content censeur

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
to remove objectionable content caviarder censurer
to review in order to remove objectionable content censurer

censorial /ˌsɛnˈsɔɹi.əl/ adj
relating to a censor censorial

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression censure

censorware n
software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet logiciel de censure

censually adv
censuellement

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
official count of members of a population recensement

cent /sɛnt/ n
one-hundredth of a euro centime
coin centime
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere centime cent

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
astronomy Centaure
mythical half-man, half-horse centaure

centaury /ˈsɛntɔɹi/ /ˈsɛntɔːɹɪ/ n
Centaurium centaurée

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
one who is at least 100 years old centenaire

centenary adj
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years centenaire

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
100th anniversary centenaire

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
of, at or related to center central

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
in basketball pivot
place where a function or activity occurs centre foyer
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle centre
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere centre
in icehockey centre
point in the interior of figure with mean coordinates centre de masse
point on a line midway between the ends centre milieu
topic of particular importance sujet

center of gravity /ˌsen.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ n
point, near or within a body, at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated centre de gravité

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ n
person in such a photograph pin-up
sexually attractive person pin-up

centering n
Moving something to a center centrage
temporary wooden structure cintrage

centerpunch n
tool pointeau

centi- prefix
10-2 centi-

centiampere n
10-2 amperes centiampère

centime n
coin [[pièce]] d'un [[centime]] centime
subunit of currency centime

centimetre n
one-hundredth of a metre centimètre

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda scolopendre mille-pattes

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
being in the centre central centrale
being the most important central
having or containing the centre of something central

central business district n
central area of a city centre-ville quartier d'affaires

central heating n
heating system chauffage central

central limit theorem n
the theorem théorème central limite

central nervous system n
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord système nerveux central

central processing unit n
part of a computer processeur central unité centrale unité centrale de traitement

centralism n
system that centralizes centralisme

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the act or process of centralizing centralisation

centralize v
to move power to a single, central authority centraliser

centre circle n
the circle in the centre of the pitch in soccer rond central

centre forward n
most central of the strikers attaquant de pointe avant-centre

centre of mass n
point where the mass can be considered concentrated centre de masse

centreboard n
The adjustable keel on a small yacht dérive

centrifugal /sɛnˈtɹɪf(j)əɡəl/ adj
tending, or causing, to recede from the center centrifuge

centrifugal force n
force force centrifuge

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjʊdʒ/ n
device for separation of substances centrifugeuse

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjʊdʒ/ v
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents centrifuger

centriole /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/ n
barrel shaped microtubule centriole

centripetal adj
directed or moving towards a centre centripète

centrism n
moderate political philosophy centrisme

centrobaric adj
centrobarique

centroid n
point at the centre of any shape centroïde

centrolecithal adj
centrolécithe

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
region of a eukaryotic chromosome centromère

centroscopy n
centroscopie

centrosome n
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules centrosome

centurion /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ n
commander of a century of soldiers centurion

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
100 years siècle
Roman army type unit centurie
political division of Rome centurie

century egg n
Chinese delicacy œuf de cent ans

cep /sɛp/ n
Boletus edulis cèpe

cephalic /ˈsɪfæl ɪk/ adj
of or referring to the head céphalique

cephalon /ˈsefəlɒn/ /ˈsefələn/ n
the head of a trilobite céphalon

cephalopod n
mollusc céphalopode

cephaloscopic adj
céphaloscopique

cephaloscopy n
céphaloscopie

cephalothorax n
anatomy: fused head and thorax céphalothorax

cepheid variable n
radially pulsating variable star céphéide

cepstral adj
of or relating to cepstra cepstral

cepstrum /ˈkɛpstɹəm/ n
Fourier transform of the logarithm of a spectrum cepstre

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to ceramic as material céramique

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
material céramique

ceramics n
art céramique
ceramics objects as a group céramique

ceramide n
lipid céramide

cerate n
chemistry cérate

cercus n
hair-like structure cerque

cereal [ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ] n
type of grass céréale

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates cervelet

cerebral /ˈsɛɹ.ə.bɹəl/ adj
of, or relating to the brain cérébral
intellectual cérébral

cerebral palsy n
group of non-contagious conditions infirmité motrice cérébrale paralysie cérébrale

cerebralize v
to make a mental picture or map cérébraliser

cerebrospinal adj
Of, or pertaining to brain or spine cérébrospinal

cerebrospinal fluid n
clear bodily fluid liquide cérébro-spinal

cerebrovascular accident n
loss of brain function accident vasculaire cérébral

cerebrum /ˈsɛ.ɹɪ.bɹəm/ n
upper part of the brain telencéphale

ceremonial adj
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony cérémonial

ceremonial n
a ceremony, or series of ceremonies cérémonial

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
ritual with religious significance cérémonie
official gathering to celebrate cérémonie

ceric adj
containing cerium with valence four cérique

cerise n
colour cerise

cerite n
cerite cérite

cerium /ˈsɪəriəm/ n
chemical element cérium

cerolein n
céroléine

cerous adj
containing cerium with valence three céreux

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
sure, positive, not doubting certain
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite certain

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ determiner
having been determined but not specified certain

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝ(ʔ)n̩li/ adv
emphatic affirmative answer bien sûr certainement pour sûr évidemment
with certainty certainement
without doubt, surely certainement sans aucun doute sans nul doute sûrement

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
state of being certain certitude

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
a document containing a certified statement certificat document

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of certifying certification

certify v
to attest as to certifier

certitude n
sureness, certainty certitude

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
sky-blue céruléen

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ n
sky blue bleu céruléen

cerussite n
mineral cérusite

cervical /səˈvaɪ.kl̩/ /ˈsɝːvɨkl̩/ adj
of the cervix cervical

cervical cancer n
cancer of the cervix cancer cervical cancer du col de l'utérus cancer du col utérin

cervical smear n
gynaecology: screening test frottis

cervical vertebra n
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck vertèbre cervicale

cervid n
member of Cervidae cervidé

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina col de l'utérus

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ n
a ceasing or discontinuance cessation

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
filthy place cloaque porcherie
place for sewage fosse fosse d’aisance

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea cétacé

cetane n
C16H34 cétane hexadécane

cetane number n
performance rating of diesel fuel indice de cétane

cetirizine /sɛˈtɪɹɨziːn/ n
metabolite of hydroxyzine cétirizine

cetology n
study of cetaceans cétologie

cf. v
compare cf.

cha-cha n
ballroom dance Cha-cha-chá

chador n
a loose robe worn by Muslim women chador tchador

chaebol n
large, family-controlled Korean business conglomerate chaebol

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
heat excited by friction chauffer en frictionnant
injury or wear caused by friction abrasion inflammation
vexation; irritation of mind; rage colère énervement

chafe /tʃeɪf/ v
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated irriter vexer

chaff /tʃæf/ n
inedible parts of grain plant balle bale

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
bird pinson pinson des arbres

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
distress from failure; vexation or mortification chagrin

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
series of interconnected rings or links chaîne
series of interconnected things chaîne
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule chaîne
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name chaîne

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
to be chained to another data item chaîner
to link together enchaîner
to fasten with a chain enchaîner

chain mail n
a flexible defensive armor cotte de mailles

chain reaction n
series of events réaction en chaîne
type of nuclear reaction réaction en chaîne

chain rule n
mean value theorem règle de la chaîne

chain smoker n
one who habitually smokes a lot gros fumeur

chain store n
retail outlet that is one of a group chaîne de magasins

chainring /ˈtʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
large forward ring on a bicycle plateau

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
saw with a power-driven chain tronçonneuse scie à chaîne

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
distinguished professorship chaire
furniture chaise fauteuil

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ v
to act as chairperson présider

chairlift n
moving series of open seats télésiège

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
person presiding over a meeting président secrétaire général

chairperson n
a person who presides over a meeting, a board président secrétaire général

chairwoman n
female chairperson présidente secrétaire générale

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋɡ/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
reclining chair with a long seat chaise longue

chakra lang=en n
spiritual energy nexuses chakra tchakra

chalaza /kəˈleɪzə/ n
zoology: spiral band chalaze

chalcedony /kælˈsɛdəni/ n
form of fine-grained quartz calcédoine

chalcogen n
any element of group 16 of the periodic table chalcogène

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
wooden house chalet

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
large drinking cup calice

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard craie
a soft, white, powdery limestone craie
… prevent from falling when climbing magnésie

chalk up v
to achieve something décrocher engranger enregistrer multiplier remporter totaliser

chalk up to v
idiomatic: to attribute something to something attribuer la responsabilité attribuer le mérite mettre sur le compte

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
slate board for writing on with chalk tableau noir ardoise

challah lang=en n
traditional braided bread challah hallah

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
difficult task défi chalenge
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not défi chalenge

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ v
to invite someone to take part in a competition défier
to dare someone défier
to write a final exam to get credit for a course défier

challenger n
one who challenges challengeur

challenging adj
difficult; hard to do difficile stimulant

chalumeau /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/ n
woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet chalumeau

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ n
bedroom chambre pièce
enclosed space similar to a room chambre salle
legislative body chambre
part of a firearm holding the round before firing chambre

chamber music n
chamber music musique de chambre

chamber of commerce n
community business association chambre de commerce

chamber orchestra n
orchestra to play chamber music orchestre de chambre

chamber pot n
pot de chambre

chamberlain /t͡ʃæmbɚlɪn/ n
an officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign chambellan

chambermaid /ˈtʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom femme de chambre

chameleon /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
reptile caméléon

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
an angled relief or cut at an edge chanfrein champfrain

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel chanfreiner

chamfron /ˈt͡ʃamfɹən/ n
armor chanfrein

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
cloth chamois
goat chamois isard

champ at the bit v
of horse: to bite the bit ronger son frein
to show impatience when delayed ronger son frein

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
sparkling wine made in Champagne champagne

champansky n
imitation champagne champansky

champignon lang=en n
Agaricus bisporus champignon

champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ n
someone who has been winner in a contest champion championne

champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ v
to advocate championner

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
competition to determine a champion championnat
position of champion, or winner champion championne

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
an opportunity or possibility chance
probability of something happening chance risque
random occurrence raccroc

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
space around the altar in a church chancel clôture de chœur

chancellor /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
head of parliamentary government in some German speaking countries chancelier chancelière
important notary; person in charge of some area of government chancelier chancelière
record keeper for a diocese contremaître de jury

chancy adj
subject to chance chanceux

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling lustre

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
money given back monnaie
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination monnaie
the process of becoming different changement modification mutation évolution

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
to become something different changer muter se transformer
to make something into something different changer transformer
to replace remplacer
to transfer to another vehicle changer
to replace one's own clothing changer

change hands v
to become the property of someone else. changer de main

change management n
management of personnel transitioning accompagnement au changement

change of heart n
change of opinion revirement

change one's mind v
to decide differently than one had decided before changer d'avis raviser

change someone's mind v
to convince someone to make a decision faire changer quelqu'un d'avis

changeable adj
capable of being changed changeable
subject to sudden or frequent changes changeant

changeling n
(Mythology) an infant of a fairy, sprite or troll that the creature has secretly exchanged for a human infant changelin changeling

changing room n
room in gym etc. vestiaire
room in shop cabine d'essayage

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
Small raised platform. table à langer

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television chaîne chenal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies chaîne chenal

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
direct the flow canaliser

channel surf v
quickly change channel zapper

chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ n
French song [[chanson]] [[français chanson

chansonnier n
book chansonnier
singer of chansons chansonnier chansonnière

chant /tʃænt/ /tʃɑːnt/ v
sing monophonically without instruments chanter

chantefable n
a form of Medieval French literature chantefable

chanter n
the pipe of a bagpipe chalumeau

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
Cantharellus cibarius girolle chanterelle

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
state of disorder chaos

chaos theory n
chaos theory théorie du chaos

chaotic /keɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
Extremely disorganized or in disarray chaotique
Filled with chaos chaotique

chaotically adv
In a chaotic manner chaotiquement

chap /tʃæp/ n
man or fellow mec bougre quidam

chap /tʃæp/ v
of skin: to cause to split or flake crevasser

chaparral /ˌʃæpəˈɹæl/ n
region of shrubs maquis

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ /ˈtʃɑː.pəl/ n
place of worship chapelle

chapel of ease n
remote chapel succursale

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ n
an older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour chaperon

chaplain /tʃæp.lɪn/ n
member of a religious body chapelain aumônier

chaplet /ˈtʃæplət/ n
set of repetitive prayers chapelet

chapped /tʃæpt/ adj
of skin: dry and flaky gercé

chaps /tʃæps/ n
Protective leather leggings attached at the waist guêtres

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
an administrative division of an organization branche section
section in a book chapitre

chapter house n
church building used as a meeting place salle capitulaire

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ n
fish omble
cleaning woman bonne femme de ménage

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ v
to burn something to charcoal calciner carboniser

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ n
a horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof char-à-bancs

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
being in a story personnage
notable or eccentric person personnage
distinguishing feature caractère
moral strength caractère
symbol for a sound or a word caractère
(computing) basic element in a text string caractère
(mathematics) complex number caractère

character class n
in regex classe de caractères

character set n
set of characters in a character encoding jeu de caractères

characteristic [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] adj
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing caractéristique

characteristic [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] n
distinguishing feature caractéristique
integer part of a logarithm caractéristique

characteristic polynomial n
linear algebra polynôme caractéristique

characteristically adv
in a usual or expected way typiquement

characterization n
act or process of characterizing caractérisation

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
to depict someone or something a particular way caractériser dépeindre
to determine the characteristics of caractériser

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
riddle charade

charades n
game charade

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
substance charbon de bois

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla blette poirée bette jotte

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
accusation chef d’accusation chef d’inculpation
amount of money levied for a service frais
electric charge charge
measured amount of powder and/or shot charge
ground attack charge
load or burden charge
instruction charge

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
cricket: to take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as he delivers the ball charger s'élancer
to formally accuse of a crime accuser charger
to load equipment with material required for its use charger
to cause to take on an electric charge charger
to assign a debit to an account charger
to assign a duty to charger
to move forward forcefully charger
to add energy to charger
to pay on account charger créditer
to place a burden upon, to assign a duty armer charger

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
a device that charges or recharges chargeur

chargino n
particle chargino

chargé d'affaires n
diplomat chargé d'affaires chargée d'affaires

chariot n
vehicle used in warfare char charriot

charioteer n
person who drives a chariot aurige

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
personal charm or magnetism charisme

charismatic adj
of, related to, or having charisma charismatique
of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity charismatique

charitable adj
pertaining to charity caritatif

charitable organization n
organization association caritative

charity /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
Christian love charité
attitude charité
goods or money given charité
providing of goods or money charité

charivari /ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/ n
mock serenade charivari

charivaric adj
charivarique

charivarically adv
charivariquement

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ n
malicious trickster charlatan

charlatanry n
state of being a charlatan charlatanisme

charley horse n
a muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg béquille jambe de bois

charlotte n
dessert charlotte

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain breloque
quality of inspiring delight or admiration charme
something with magic power charme fétiche

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ v
seduce, entrance or fascinate charmer
use a magical charm ensorceler

charm quark n
charm quark quark charm quark charme quark charmé

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
pleasant, charismatic charmant

charmonium n
meson charmonium

chart /tʃɑɹt/ n
non-narrative presentation of data graphe

charter /ˈtʃɑɹɾɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n
document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc charte

chartered accountant n
comptable agréé

chartist n
a financial analyst who attempts to predict future movements in the prices of shares or other financial instruments by looking for patterns in charts of historical data chartiste

charwoman n
awoman employed to do housework femme de ménage nettoyeuse technicienne de surface

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
action of the verb "to chase" poursuite

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
to pursue, to follow at speed chasser poursuivre

chase tail v
to be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner courir le jupon

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
a mild drink consumed immediately after another drink of hard liquor pousse-café
a person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) who chases poursuivant

chasm /ˈkaz(ə)m/ /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
difference of opinion divergence fossé
gap gouffre chasme crevasse fossé

chasma /ˈkazmə/ /ˈkæzmə/ n
long, narrow, steep-sided depression chasma

chasse v
gliding step (noun) pas chassé

chasse-café /ˌʃaskaˈfeɪ/ /ˌʃæskæˈfeɪ/ n
small serving of spirits taken to remove the taste of coffee chasse-café pousse-café

chassis /ˈtʃæsi/ /ˈtʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
base frame of motor vehicle châssis

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
abstaining from sexual intercourse chaste

chastely adv
in a chaste manner chastement

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ v
to punish or scold châtier

chastisement /ˈtʃæstəzmənt/ n
The act of chastising châtiment

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
abstaining from sexual activity chasteté

chastity belt n
belt-like garment ceinture de chasteté

chastushka n
Russian or Ukrainian folk poem tchastouchka

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ n
liturgical vestment chasuble

chat /tʃæt/ n
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations discussion
exchange of text or voice messages in real time clavardage chat

chat /tʃæt/ v
be engaged in informal conversation bavarder jaser placoter

chat room n
website clavardoir

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ n
steak cut from a beef tenderloin chateaubriand chateaubriant châteaubriand châteaubriant

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
sound of a magpie jacassement
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk bagou jacassement

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ v
talk idly bavarder jacasser

chatterbox n
one who chats or talks to excess moulin à paroles

chatty /ˈtʃæti/ adj
chatting a lot or fond of chatting bavard

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ n
a person employed to drive a motor car chauffeur chauffeuse

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
excessive patriotism chauvinisme
unwarranted bias chauvinisme

chauvinist n
chauvinist person chauvin chauviniste

chauvinistic adj
of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists chauvin cocardier

chav /tʃæv/ n
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education racaille cacou

chayote /tʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
fruit chayotte chouchou christophine séchion
plant chayotte chouchou christophine séchion

cheap /tʃiːp/ adj
frugal, stingy radin
low in price bon marché [[pas]] [[cher]] [[peu]] [[cher]]
of little worth modique
of poor quality au rabais à deux balles

cheapen v
to make cheaper déprécier dévaluer

cheapskate n
someone who avoids spending money avare pingre

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
card game menteur
someone who is dishonest or cheats menteur tricheur tricheuse

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
being unfaithful tromper
violate rules to gain advantage tricher

cheat on v
be unfaithful to tromper

cheat sheet n
sheet of paper used to assist on a test antisèche pompe

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
a bill, particularly at a restaurant addition
a control, limit or stop contrôle vérification
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator croix
an inspection or examination contrôle examen vérification
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece échec

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
(poker) to remain in the hand without betting checker
to control, limit, or halt contrôler faire attention
to inspect, examine vérifier contrôler
to leave in safekeeping déposer laisser
to leave with shipping agent for shipping enregistrer
to mark with a checkmark cocher
to verify or compare with a source of information vérifier

check in v
to record one's arrival enregistrer

check out v
to die claquer crever
to examine, inspect, look at closely mater regarder
to leave in a hurry s'en aller se barrer se casser
to pay when leaving régler sa note (d'hôtel)
to withdraw (an item) from a library etc., and have the withdrawal recorded emprunter

check up v
vérifier

check-in n
act of checking in enregistrement

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/ /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ n
(graphical user interface): a feature on a webpage that can be marked or not case à cocher
A place on a form that can be checked or not case à cocher

checker /ˈtʃɛkə/ /ˈtʃɛkɚ/ n
One who checks something vérificateur

checkerboard n
game board damier

checkered adj
divided into squares à carreaux

checklist /ˈtʃɛklɪst/ n
list of things to be verified liste de contrôle

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
said when making the conclusive move in chess échec et mat mat

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
conclusive victory in a game of chess échec et mat mat

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
to put an opponent into checkmate [[faire]] [[échec et mat]]

checkout n
supermarket checkout position caisse

checkpoint n
point along a road or on a frontier point de contrôle

checksum n
number serving to detect error somme de contrôle

checkup n
physical checkup bilan de santé check-up

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
colloquial: buttock fesse
colloquial: impudence culot toupet
part of face joue

cheek by jowl adv
in close physical proximity côte à côte joue contre joue

cheek pouch n
pouch in the cheek abajoue

cheekbone n
bone pommette

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
impudent; impertinent impertinent insolent effronté

cheep /tʃiːp/ v
make high-pitched sounds chanter piailler

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
To shout a cheer or cheers acclamer applaudir

cheer up interjection
an encouragement courage

cheer up v
to make someone happy remonter le moral

cheerful /ˈtʃɪəfəl/ /ˈtʃɪɹfəl/ adj
happy joyeux content de bonne humeur

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ interjection
exclamation used when greeting as well as when parting salut

cheerleader n
person (usually female) who encourages applaus cheerleader pom-pom girl

cheerleading n
physical activity cheerleading

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
informal: goodbye ciao salut à plus
informal: thank you merci
toast when drinking santé à votre santé tchin-tchin

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
said while being photographed ouistiti

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
dairy product fromage
countable: any particular variety of cheese fromage
slang: money fric

cheese it phraseologicalUnit
a warning to stop, hide, or flee vingt-deux

cheese slicer n
instrument for slicing cheese coupe fromage tranche fromage

cheeseburger n
hamburger with cheese cheeseburger

cheesecake n
dessert food cheese-cake cheesecake gâteau au fromage cheese cake tarte au fromage

cheesemaker n
person skilled in making cheese fromager fromagère

cheesemonger n
someone who sells cheese fromager fromagère

cheeseparing adj
niggardly, stingy radin radine radines radins

cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adj
of cheese fromageux
resembling cheese fromageux
overdramatic, clichéd kitsch

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
Acinonyx jubatus guépard

chef /ʃɛf/ n
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant chef chef cuisinier

chelicera /kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/ n
chelicera chélicère

chelone n
genus of four species of plants chélone

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
relating to chemistry chimique

chemical biology n
study that embraces both chemistry and biology biochimie

chemical bond n
any of binding forces liaison chimique

chemical compound n
in chemistry: substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements composé chimique

chemical element n
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction élément chimique

chemical engineering n
branch of engineering that deals with the process plants génie chimique génie des procédés

chemical reaction n
process in which chemical substances are changed into others réaction chimique

chemical reactor n
reaction vessel réacteur chimique

chemical sensitivity n
sensitivity to chemical compounds sensibilité chimique

chemical series n
any group of elements whose chemical and physical properties have similarities série chimique

chemical toilet n
toilette chimique

chemical warfare n
use of chemical substances as weapons of war [[guerre]] [[chimique]]

chemical weapon n
noxious substance in a delivery system arme chimique

chemicals n
chemical industry industrie chimique

chemise /ʃəˈmiːz/ n
short nightdress chemise de nuit nuisette

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
person working in chemistry chimiste

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
branch of natural science chimie
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance chimie
mutual attraction between two people chimie
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry chimie

chemokine n
cytokine produced during inflammation chimiokine chémokine

chemostratigraphy n
the study and dating of sedimentary strata chimiostratigraphie

chemosynthesis n
production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds chimiosynthèse

chemotherapy n
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer chimiothérapie
therapeutic chemical treatment chimiothérapie

chemsex n
sexual intercourse under influence chemsex

chengyu n
certain kind of Chinese set phrase chengyu

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity chèque

chequebook n
folder containing cheques carnet de chèques

chequered flag n
flag drapeau à damier

chequy adj
heraldry; chequered échiqueté

cherimoya n
tree chérimole chérimolier

cherish v
to hold dear, foster, promote chérir tenir
to nurture with care chérir tenir

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus tchernoziom tchernozème

cheroot /tʃəˈɹuːt/ n
cigar cheroot stogie

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
fruit cerise cerisier
slang: virginity cerise
color cerise
tree cerisier

cherry blossom n
blossom of the cherry tree fleur de cerisier

cherry laurel n
Prunus laurocerasus laurier-cerise

cherry picker n
boom lift for lifting people nacelle élévatrice

cherry plum n
the fruit prunes-cerises

cherry tomato n
type of tomato tomate cerise

cherry tree n
tree of subgenus Cerasus cerisier

cherry-pick v
to select only the best from a range of options grappiller

chert n
mineral chaille

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
winged creature represented in the Bible as attending on God chérubin
statue or other depiction of such a being chérubin
person seen as being particularly innocent or angelic chérubin

cherubim n
plural of cherub chérubin

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
spice cerfeuil

chervonets n
former Russian currency, usually ten roubles tchervonets

chess /tʃɛs/ n
two-player board game échecs

chess piece n
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess pièce d'échecs pièce

chess player n
a person who plays chess joueur d’échecs joueuse d’échecs

chessboard n
square board used in the game of chess échiquier

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
strong box coffre
thorax poitrine

chest of drawers n
furniture for the storage of clothes commode chiffonnier

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ adj
of a deep reddish-brown colour châtain marron

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
nut of the chestnut tree châtaigne marron
reddish-brown colour châtain marron
wood of a chestnut tree châtaigner marronnier

chestnut teal n
Anas castanea sarcelle rousse

chestnut tree n
tree that bears chestnuts châtaignier

chestnut-backed antshrike n
Thamnophilus palliatus batara mantelé

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
heraldry: wide inverted V chevron

chew /t͡ʃuː/ v
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing mâcher mastiquer mordiller

chew out v
To reprimand or rebuke engueuler enguirlander

chew the scenery v
To perform in an excessively emotional or exaggerated manner cabotiner

chewing gum n
flavoured preparation for chewing chewing-gum gomme à mâcher chiclet chiclette

chi /kaɪ/ n
Greek letter chi
the fundamental life-force or energy qi

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts clair-obscur

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases chiasme

chibouk n
Turkish tobacco pipe chibouque

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
chic

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
young bird oisillon poussin
young chicken poussin
young woman nana gonzesse

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
songbird mésange

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
bird poule poulet
coward poltron poule mouillée
meat poulet

chicken breast n
chicken body meat blanc de poulet

chicken feed n
small quantity of money fifrelin

chicken hawk n
hawk species épervier brun

chicken out v
shy away from a daring task laisser tomber lâcher se dégonfler

chicken pox n
childhood disease varicelle

chicken soup n
soup with chicken as main ingredient soupe de poulet

chicken wire n
mesh of wire grillage

chicken-or-egg question n
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first paradoxe de l’œuf et de la poule

chickenshit n
contemptible thing conneries merde
coward poule mouillée

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
plant pois chiche
seed pois chiche

chickweed n
herb mouron blanc

chicory n
Cichorium intybus chicorée
coffee substitute chicorée

chide /tʃaɪd/ v
loudly admonish réprimander

chief /tʃiːf/ n
heraldic term chef
head of an organization chef
leader of group, etc. chef

chief executive officer n
highest-ranking corporate officer PDG

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
mainly surtout

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
Phylloscopus collybita pouillot véloce

chiffonier n
furniture chiffonnier

chigger n
chigoe flea puce chique
harvest mite aoutat

chignon n
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun chignon

chilblain /tʃɪlbleɪn/ n
inflammation engelure

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
a minor enfant
a female or male child, a daughter or son enfant
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object enfant

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
mistreatment of a child maltraitance sur mineur

child bride n
very young bride enfant mariée

child language n
the language spoken by a child langage enfantin

child pornography n
pornographic materials depicting minors pédopornographie

child prodigy n
talented young person enfant prodige

child safety seat n
a car safety restraint designed for infants and young children siège enfant

child soldier n
minor who is put to use for military purposes enfant soldat enfant-soldat

child's play n
something particularly simple or easy jeu d'enfant

childbirth n
act of giving birth accouchement naissance parturition

childcare n
supervising young children garde d'enfants

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
time when one is a child enfance
state of being a child enfance
early stages of development of something enfance

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
behaving immaturely enfantin gamin puéril
suitable for a child enfantin puéril

childishness n
childishness enfantillage

childless adj
not having any children sans enfants

childminder n
person who looks after other people's children nounou nourrice

children's home n
maison d'enfants

children's hospital n
hospital for children and adolescents hôpital pour enfants

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum piment

chili oil n
condiment huile piquante

chili pepper n
fruit piment

chiliarch n
a commander of a thousand troops in Hellenistic Greece chiliarque

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity chiliasme millénarisme

chill /tʃɪl/ n
moderate, but uncomfortable coldness fraicheur
sudden numbing fear or dread frisson
sudden penetrating sense of cold froid

chill /tʃɪl/ v
to lower the temperature of something; to cool se relaxer
to relax, lie back chiller

chill out v
relax or take time out se calmer se détendre se relaxer

chillax /t͡ʃɪˈlæks/ v
behave se calmer
calm down se calmer
relax se détendre

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adj
cold enough to cause shivering, or suddenly cold froid

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ n
musical instrument carillon

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ v
to make the sound of a chime carillonner

chimera /kaɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
chimère
foolish thought, product of the imagination chimère
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes chimère

chimerical /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a chimera chimérique
resulting from the expression of two or more genes chimérique

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue cheminée
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive cheminée

chimney pot n
pipe on the top of a chimney tuyau de cheminée

chimney sweep n
occupation ramoneur

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
ape chimpanzé

chin /tʃɪn/ n
bottom of a face menton

chin up phraseologicalUnit
cheer up courage haut les cœurs

china /tʃʌɪnə/ n
porcelain porcelaine

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
rodent chinchilla
fur chinchilla

chinois n
fine-meshed conical strainer chinois

chinrest n
instrument accessory mentonnière

chintz /tʃɪnts/ n
fabric chintz

chip /tʃɪp/ n
damaged area of a surface coche ébréchure
fried strip of potato, french fry frite
integrated circuit puce électronique
small piece broken off brisure fragment
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable chips croustille

chip /tʃɪp/ v
to break into small pieces briser
to break small pieces from cocher

chip leader n
chip leader

chip shop n
UK: a fast food outlet which sells fish and chips friterie

chip wagon n
roulotte à patate

chipboard n
A material made from compressed wood chips aggloméré

chipmunk n
squirrel-like rodent suisse tamia

chipolata n
type of sausage chipolata

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈtʃɪpɚ/ n
machine that reduces organic matter to compost hache-paille broyeur

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
of an object that exhibits chirality chiral

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics chiralité

chirography n
calligraphy or penmanship chirographie

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
chiropractor chiropraticien chiropraticienne

chiropterologist /kaɪˌɹɑptəˈɹɑlədʒɪst/ /kaɪˌɹɒptəˈɹɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies bats chiroptérologue

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ n
birds piaillement pépiement
insects craquètement stridulation

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ v
birds gazouiller piailler
insects craqueter striduler

chisel n
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal ciseau burin

chisel v
to use a chisel ciseler

chiseler n
person who carves using a chisel ciseleur

chit /t͡ʃɪt/ n
a child or babe départoir

chit /t͡ʃɪt/ v
to initiate sprouting (of tubers) piquer

chit-chat n
gossip; mindless banter bavardage blabla parlotte

chit-chat v
to engage in small talk blablater parler de la pluie et du beau temps parler de tout et de rien tailler une bavette

chitin /ˈkaɪtɪn/ n
polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi chitine

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ n
Greek tunic chiton
mollusc chiton

chitosan n
oligosaccharide chitosane

chitterlings /ˈtʃɪɾɚlɪŋz/ [ˈtʃɪtˁ.lɪnz] n
small pig intestine, boiled and fried tripes de porc

chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹʌs/ adj
involving chivalry chevaleresque galant

chivalry /ˈʃɪvalɹi/ n
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women galanterie
ethical code chevalerie

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
chives: herb ciboulette cive
plant ciboulette cive

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
sexually transmitted disease chlamydia

chlamydiosis n
chlamydiase

chlamys /ˈklamɪs/ /ˈklæmɪs/ n
short cloak chlamyde

chlorate n
any salt of chloric acid chlorate

chloric acid n
HClO₃ acide chlorique

chloride /ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
any salt of hydrochloric acid chlorure

chlorinate v
to add chlorine to chlorer

chlorine /ˈklɔɹiːn/ n
id=Q688|chemical element chlore

chlorite /ˈklɔːɹʌɪt/ n
salt of chlorous acid chlorite

chloro- prefix
chemistry: containing chlorine chloro-

chloroauric adj
of or pertaining to chloroauric acid chloraurique

chlorofluorocarbon n
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen chlorofluorocarbure

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ n
(chemistry) an anesthetic chloroforme

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ v
to treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform chloroformer

chlorogenic adj
Of or pertaining to chlorogenic acid chlorogénique

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
green pigment chlorophylle

chlorophyllic adj
of, pertaining to, resembling or derived from chlorophyll chlorophyllien

chloroplast n
photosynthetic organelle chloroplaste

chlorosis n
yellow-green colouration of the skin chlorose
yellowing of the leaves chlorose

chlorotic adj
afflicted with chlorosis chlorotique

chock /tʃɑk/ /tʃɒk/ adv
carrément en plein

chock /tʃɑk/ /tʃɒk/ n
nautical: fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line remplissage tin
wooden block used as a wedge or filler coinceur

chock full adj
containing the maximum amount bourré plein à craquer

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ adj
colour chocolat
made of or containing chocolate [[au]] [[chocolat]] [[de]] [[chocolat]] chocolaté

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ n
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans chocolat
colour chocolat
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate chocolat praline

chocolate cake n
cake containing chocolate gâteau au chocolat

chocolate chip n
small piece of chocolate pépite de chocolat

chocolate milk n
A milk drink flavored with chocolate chocolat au lait

chocolate truffle n
type of confection truffe en chocolat

chocolatier n
producer of chocolate chocolatier

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
especially good or preferred de choix

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
definite: best or most preferable part [[morceau]] [[de]] [[choix]]
option or decision choix
selection or preference choix
anything that can be chosen choix

choir /kwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
a rank or order of angels chœur classe
singing group chœur
part of a church for choir assembly chœur

choir school n
manécanterie

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
constriction at a shotgun barrel réduit
control on a carburetor starter
type of hold in wrestling etc. mainmise

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe suffoquer étouffer
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them juguler étouffer

choker /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/ /ˈtʃəʊkə/ n
jewelry or accessory ras-de-cou

cholecystitis n
inflammation of the gall bladder cholécystite

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
infectious disease choléra

choleraic adj
relating to, or resembling, cholera cholérique

cholesteric adj
relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals cholestérique

cholesterol n
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes cholestérol

cholesterolemia n
presence of cholesterol in the blood cholestérolémie

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
organic chemistry: a compound choline

chondroma n
benign tumour chondrome

chondrosarcoma n
type of cancer chondrosarcome

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
to decide to act in a certain way décider
to elect élire choisir
to pick choisir

choosy adj
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements difficile sélectif exigeant faire la fine bouche

chop /tʃɒp/ n
cut of meat côtelette
martial arts: type of blow atemi
poker: result of a tied poker hand égalité

chop /tʃɒp/ v
to cut into pieces hacher couper découper

chop suey n
Cantonese dish chop suey

chop-chop interjection
hurry up se grouiller coucher magner se dépêcher vite

chopper /ˈtʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ n
knife for chopping food hachoir
slang: penis zob
informal: helicopter banane hélico

chopping board n
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food planche à découper planche à hacher

choppy adj
having many small, rough waves haché saccadé

chopstick n
single eating utensil baguette

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
chorus chorale

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
combination of three or more notes accord
straight line corde

chordal adj
kind of graph cordal

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task corvée tâche

choreographer n
person who choreographs chorégraphe

choreographically adv
in the manner of choreography chorégraphiquement

choreography /ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
art chorégraphie
representation chorégraphie

chorion n
one of the membranes surrounding a fetus chorion
outer case of an insect egg chorion
outer membrane of seeds of plants chorion

chorister n
singer in a choir chœureur chœureuse

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
type of sausage chorizo

chorography n
chorographie

choroid /ˈkoʊɹɔɪd/ /ˈkɔːɹɔɪd/ n
vascular layer of the eye choroïde

chorten n
Tibetan stupa chörten

chortle n
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh gloussement

chortle v
to laugh with a chortle or chortles glousser

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
group of people in a play or performance who recite together chœur chorale
group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece chœur chœur antique
repeated part of a song refrain
singing group who perform together chœur

chorus line n
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison corps de ballet

chotki n
prayer rope tchotki

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
light pastry pâte à choux

chow /tʃaʊ/ n
Food, especially snacks bouffe

chrematistics n
study of wealth chrématistique

chresmologue n
a compiler of oracles chresmologe

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
mixture of oil and balm chrême

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
to name baptiser nommer
to perform the religious act of baptism baptiser

chromatic adj
music: regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation chromatique

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins chromatine

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ n
analytical chemistry: technique for separation of components in a mixture chromatographie

chromatophore n
pigment-bearing cell or structure chromatophore

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
to plate with chrome chromer

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
id=Q725|chemical element chrome

chromosomal adj
of, or relating to chromosomes chromosomique

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
structure in the cell nucleus chromosome

chromosphere n
the faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope chromosphère

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
that continues over an extended period of time chronique
medical: prolonged or slow to heal chronique
inveterate or habitual chronique

chronicity n
the condition of being chronic chronicité

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
a written account chronique

chronicler n
person who writes a chronicle chroniqueur

chrono- prefix
relation to time chrono-

chronogram n
a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals, stand for a particular date when rearranged chronogramme

chronograph /ˈkɹɒnəɡɹɑːf/ n
device which marks or records time or time intervals chronographe

chronological adj
in order of time from the earliest to the latest chronologique

chronologically adv
in a chronological manner chronologiquement

chronologist n
a person skilled in chronology chronologiste

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
arrangement into chronological order chronologie
determining the order of events chronologie

chronometer /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
device for measuring time chronomètre chronoscope

chrononym n
term for a period of time chrononyme

chronophotography n
photographic technique which captures movement in several frames chronophotographie

chronopsychology n
chronopsychologie

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
the pupa of a butterfly or moth chrysalide

chrysanthemum n
flower chrysanthème

chryselephantine /kɹɪsɛlɪˈfæntɪn/ adj
made of gold and ivory chryséléphantin

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪsə(ʊ)bɛɹɪl/ n
mineral chrysobéryl

chrysography n
use of gold lettering chrysographie

chrysoprase n
variety of quartz chrysoprase

chrysotherapy n
therapeutic use of gold chrysothérapie

chthonian /ˈkθoʊni.ən/ /ˈkθəʊnɪən/ /ˈθəʊnɪən/ /ˈθʊni.ən/ adj
pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth chthonien

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ adj
dwelling within or under the earth chthonien

chthononosology n
the geography of diseases chthononosologie

chub /tʃʌb/ n
Leuciscus cephalus chevesne chevaine

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat potelé dodu
of a person, somewhat fat potelé dodu

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ n
chubby person dodu

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
interpretation of a speech in a whisper chuchotage interpretation chuchote

chuck /tʃʌk/ n
mechanical device mandrin

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
slang: to vomit vomir

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ n
a quiet laugh ricanerie

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
to laugh quietly or inwardly ricaner
to make the sound of chicken glousser

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ adj
very pleased or satisfied ravi

chug /tʃʌɡ/ v
to drink a large amount in a single action boire cul sec caler

chump /tʃʌmp/ n
an unintelligent person abruti andouille idiot imbécile âne

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ v
to vomit vomir

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
a part of something morceau pièce
a representative of substance bloc

chunky /ˈtʃʌŋki/ adj
euphemism for fat corpulent courtaud rondelet rondouillard

chunter /ˈtʃʌn.tə/ /ˈtʃʌn.tɚ/ v
grumble, complain se plaindre

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
house of worship église
a religious organization église
worship service église

church service n
communal worship office religieux

churchgoer n
one who goes to church pratiquant catholique pratiquant chrétien pratiquant

churchgoing adj
regularly attending church pratiquant

churchwarden n
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish marguillier marguillière

churchwarden's pew n
pew banc d'œuvre

churl /tʃɜrl/ n
boorish person rustre

churn /tʃɚn/ /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ n
vessel for churning baratte

churn /tʃɚn/ /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ v
agitate rapidly baratter
figuratively: produce excessive motion agiter
tumble agiter

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ n
fried pastry chichi churro

chutney /ˈtʃʌtni/ n
condiment chutney

chutzpah /ˈhʊts.pɑ/ /ˈhʊts.pə/ /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/ n
nearly arrogant courage culot audace

chyle /kaɪl/ n
digestive fluid chyle

chyme /kaɪm/ n
partly digested food passed from the stomach to the duodenum chyme

chypre n
chypre

chèvre /ˈʃɛvɹə/ n
goatmilk cheese chèvre

ciabatta /tʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
a broad, flat, white Italian bread ciabatta

ciao /tʃaʊ/ interjection
transliteration of the Italian greeting or farewell tchao

ciborium /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/ n
A covered receptacle ciboire
A fixed vaulted canopy ciborium

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera cigale

cicely n
Myrrhis odorata cerfeuil musqué

cicero n
12-point type Saint-Augustin cicéro

cicerone /t͡ʃɪt͡ʃəˈɹəʊni/ n
guide cicérone

cicisbeo /ˌtʃitʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ n
Italian knightly servant of a high-born lady cavalier servant chevalier servant cicisbée sigisbée

cider /ˈsaɪ.də/ /ˈsaɪ.dɚ/ /ˈsʌɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
alcoholic beverage cidre
drink/glass of cider cidre

cigar n
tobacco product cigare

cigar box n
box used for storing cigars boîte à cigare

cigar lighter n
allume-cigare

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarette cigarette

cigarette case n
a small flat case for holding cigarettes porte-cigare porte-cigares

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
thin cigar cigarillo

cilantro n
leaves of the coriander plant coriandre

cinchona /sɪŋˈkoʊnə/ /sɪŋˈkəʊnə/ n
bark herbe des jésuites
tree quinquina

cinder n
partially or mostly burnt material cendre

cinder block n
lightweight building block agglo bloc de béton parpaing

cindynics n
cindynique

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
a film/movie theatre cinéma
film or movies as a group cinéma
the art of making films and movies cinéma
the film and movie industry cinéma

cinematic /sɪnəˈmætɪk/ adj
relating to the cinema cinématographique

cinematographer n
a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie directeur de la photographie directeur photo

cinematographic adj
of or pertaining to cinematography cinématographique

cinematography /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ n
the discipline of making and reproducing motion pictures cinématographie

cinephile n
enthusiast of films and cinema cinéphile

cinephilia n
cinephilia cinéphilie

cingulotomy n
a form of brain surgery cingulotomie

cinnabar /ˈsɪnəbɑɹ/ [ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑɹ] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑː(ɹ)] n
mineral cinabre

cinnamic acid n
C₆H₅-CH=CH-COOH acide cinnamique

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ adj
colour cannelle

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
Cinnamomum verum cannelier cannelle
spice cannelle
colour cannelle

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ n
heraldry: stylized flower or leaf with five lobes quintefeuille

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
grouping of three digits in a number, especially when delimited tranche
numeric character chiffre

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
approximately, about environ vers

circadian adj
relating to rhythmic behavior with a period of 24 hours circadien

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
bagginess of skin under eyes cerne yeux cernés
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius disque cercle
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center cercle
specific group of persons cercle
curve approximating part or all of a circle cercle
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures cercle

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
place or mark a circle around encercler
surround encercler entourer
travel around along a curved path cercler

circle contact lens n
contact lens that makes the iris appear larger lentilles cercle

circuit [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət] n
enclosed path of electric current circuit

circuit board n
board circuit imprimé

circuit breaker n
electrical switch disjoncteur

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
of a long and winding route tortueux

circuitry /ˈsɝkətɹi/ n
electrical circuits considered as a group circuiterie

circular /ˈsɜː(ɹ)k.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
in the shape of, or moving in a circle rond circulaire

circular /ˈsɜː(ɹ)k.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
circular letter circulaire
notice for mass distribution circulaire

circular arc n
continuous section of the circumference of a circle arc arc de cercle

circular breathing n
technique respiration circulaire

circular letter n
freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters circulaire

circular reference n
référence circulaire

circular saw n
a power saw with a circular cutting blade scie circulaire

circular segment n
circular segment segment circulaire

circulate v
to move in circles circuler

circulating adj
moving about freely circulant

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
The movement of the blood in the blood-vascular system circulation

circulatory adj
of or pertaining to a circulation circulatoire

circulatory system n
parts of an animal body circulation sanguine

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɨbəs/ n
a roundabout or confusing manner circonlocution cultisme galimatias gongorisme préciosité

circumbinary adj
having an orbit around a binary star, or relating to such an orbit circumbinaire

circumcircle n
a circle that passes through every vertex of a given polygon cercle circonscrit

circumcise v
to remove the foreskin from the penis circoncire

circumcision n
removal of foreskin from penis circoncision

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
length of such line circonférence
graph theory circonférence

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part circonfixe

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ adj
with circumflex accent circonflexe

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
circumflex accent accent circonflexe circonflexe

circumlocution /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝɹkəmˌləˈkjuʃən/ n
roundabout or indirect way of speaking circonlocution périphrase

circumnavigate /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ /ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
to sail completely around something circumnaviguer

circumnavigation n
circumnavigating circumnavigation

circumnavigator n
a person who sails around the world circumnavigateur

circumplanetary adj
circumplanétaire

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
to draw a line around; encircle circonscrire
to limit narrowly; restrict circonscrire
to draw a circle, sphere, or higher-dimensional ball circonscrire

circumspect /ˈsəː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɚ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
carefully aware of all circumstances circonspect

circumspection n
attention to all the facts and circumstances circonspection

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝkəmstæns/ n
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event circonstance
event; fact; particular incident circonstance

circumterrestrial adj
around the globe circumterrestre

circumvallation /sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ n
rampart circonvallation

circumvent v
to avoid or get around something contourner circonvenir
to outwit contourner
to surround or besiege cerner

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
company that travels cirque

circus ring n
arena in a circus where acts are performed piste piste de cirque

cirque /səːk/ n
curved depression in a mountainside cirque

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/ n
chronic disease of the liver cirrhose

cirrocumulus n
a cloud type cirrocumulus

cirrostratus /ˌsɪɹəˈstɹeɪtəs/ n
cloud cirrostratus

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ n
cloud cirrus

cis /sɪs/ adj
chemistry cis
cisgender cis

cis person n
person cisgenre

cisalpine adj
On the south side of the Alps cisalpin

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
having a gender the same as one's sex cisgenre cissexuel

cissoid n
cissoid cissoïde

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
flush toilet's container chasse d'eau
reservoir for holding water citerne

cistus n
any plant of the genus Cistus ciste

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
a strong fortress that sits high above a city citadelle
a stronghold or fortified place citadelle

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citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
civilian civil civile
legal member of a state citoyen citoyenne
legal resident of a city citoyen citoyenne habitant
resident of any particular place habitant résident

citizen extraordinaire n
a person who has done much good for his or her society citoyen d’honneur

citizen journalism n
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event journalisme citoyen

citizenship n
state of being a citizen citoyenneté nationalité

citric /ˈsɪtɹɪk/ adj
of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon citrique

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇ acide citrique

citrine n
brownish-yellow quartz citrine

citron /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
fruit cédrat
greenish yellow colour citron jaune citron
tree cédratier

citronella n
grass citronnelle

citrus /ˈsɪ.tɹəs/ n
shrub or tree citrus

citrus fruit n
fruit of genus Citrus agrume

cittern n
instrument similar to a mandolin cistre

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
large settlement ville cité grande-ville

city block n
part of town enclosed by streets pâté de maisons

city council n
town/city governing body conseil municipal

city hall n
building hôtel de ville mairie

city state n
sovereign city cité-État

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
cat-like animal civette

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
Having to do with a city or the people who live there civique

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion civil
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner civil

civil aviation n
non-military aviation aviation civile

civil code n
a systematic collection of laws between private parties Code civil

civil disobedience n
active and non-violent refusal to obey désobéissance civile

civil engineer n
engineer specialised in civil engineering ingénieur civil

civil engineering n
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones génie civil

civil law n
body of law dealing with private relations droit civil code civil
legal system contrasting with common law droit romano-civiliste droit romano-germanique

civil registry n
government repository or database registre d'état civil état civil

civil rights n
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances droits civiques

civil servant n
government employee fonctionnaire

civil society n
institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies société civile

civil union n
legal union similar to marriage union civile

civil war n
war between factions within a single country guerre civile guerre intestine

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
not related to the military armed forces civil

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
non-military person civil civile

civilise v
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour civiliser

civility n
politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions politesse

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
organized culture civilisation

civilized /ˈsɪ.vɪ.lɑɪzd/ adj
having a highly developed society or culture civilisé

clabber /ˈklæb.ə(ɹ)/ n
curdled milk crème fraîche lait aigre

clad /klæd/ v
to clothe habiller vêtir

clade /kleɪd/ n
group clade

cladistics /kləˈdɪs.tɪks/ n
cladistique

cladogram n
cladogramme

claim /kleɪm/ n
(law) demand for compensation demande réclamation
demand of ownership réclamation
demand of ownership for previously unowned land revendication réclamation
new statement of truth made about something affirmation

claim /kleɪm/ v
to demand ownership of something revendiquer
to demand ownership or right to use for land revendiquer

claimant n
one who claims prétendant

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses clairvoyance

clairvoyée n
opening claire-voie

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
palourde praire

clamber /ˈklæm.bə(ɹ)/ v
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly grimper

clammy /ˈklæmi/ adj
Cold and damp moite

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ v
to become noisy insistently vociférer

clamp /klæmp/ n
woodworking tool attache parenthèse serre-joint

clandestine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj
done or kept in secret clandestin

clanger /ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
noticeable mistake couac

clap /klæp/ n
gonorrhea chaude-pisse chtouille

clap /klæp/ v
To applaud by clapping the hands applaudir

clapometer n
an audience reaction monitor applaudimètre

clapper n
the tongue of a bell battant batail

clapperboard n
device used in film clap claquette

claptrap /ˈklæp.tɹæp/ n
empty verbiage or nonsense charabia galimatias verbiage

claque n
people hired to applaud or boo claque

claret /ˈklæɹɪt/ n
wine bordeaux-clairet clairet

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc clarification

clarified butter n
cooking fat made from butter beurre clarifié

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
to make clear clarifier

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
woodwind musical instrument clarinette

clarinetist n
musician clarinettiste

clarion /ˈklæɹiən/ n
medieval brass instrument clairon

clarion call n
appeal appel du clairon

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
the state or measure of being clear clarté

clash /ˈklaʃ/ /ˈklæʃ/ n
loud sound cliquetis fracas
skirmish escarmouche échauffourée

clash /ˈklaʃ/ /ˈklæʃ/ v
conflict s'affronter

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
fastener or holder fermoir

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
take hold of; grab tightly serrer

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
classification below Phylum and above Order classe
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior classe
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher classe
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes classe
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. classe
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation classe
(mathematics) collection of sets definable by a shared property classe
admirable behavior; elegance classe
division of society into classes classe
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year promotion
series of classes covering a single subject cours

class action n
lawsuit action collective recours collectif

class struggle n
struggle between classes lutte des classes

class variable n
variable de classe

class warfare n
lutte des classes

classeme n
generic seme classème

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ adj
exemplary of a particular style classique
exhibiting timeless quality classique

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ n
example classique
lasting work classique
sports event classique

classical adj
art etc classique
Greek and Roman classique
literature etc classique

classical guitar n
guitar used primarily for classical music guitare classique

classical mechanics n
physical laws of nature that account for the behaviour of the normal world mécanique classique

classical music n
music of the classical period musique classique
the more serious forms of European and American music musique classique

classicism n
classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome classicisme

classicistic adj
emulating the classical, characterised by classicism classicisant

classifiable adj
able to be classified classable

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of forming into classes classification

classifieds n
classified advertisements petite annonce petites annonces

classifier /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
(OOP) classifieur
(computing) classifieur
(linguistics) word or morpheme used to indicate a semantic class classificateur mot de mesure
someone who classifies classificateur

classify /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
identify or divide into classes classifier

classism /ˈklæsɪzm̩/ n
discrimination based on social class classisme

classmate n
student who is in the same class at school camarade classe

classpath n
Java path classpath

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
room in a school salle de classe

classy /ˈklæs.i/ adj
elegant and fashionable chic chique

clathrate /ˈklæθɹeɪt/ n
clathrate compound clathrate

clatter /ˈklætɚ/ v
To make a rattling noise claquer craquer

clause /klɔːz/ n
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers proposition
grammar: group of words which include a subject and any necessary predicate proposition
legal: separate part of a contract clause

claustral adj
of or pertaining to a cloister claustral

claustrophobe /ˈklɒs.tɹəˌfəʊb/ /ˈklɔstɹəˌfoʊb/ n
one who suffers from claustrophobia claustrophobe

claustrophobia n
fear of closed, tight places claustrophobie

claustrophobic adj
Suffering from claustrophobia claustrophobe

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
early keyboard instrument clavicorde manicordion

clavicle n
collar bone clavicule

clavicular adj
relating to the clavicle claviculaire

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player clavecin verticale clavicythérium

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
curved horny nail griffe
mechanical device for gripping pied-de-biche pieds-de-biche
pincer of a crustacean pince

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
scratch or tear at griffer
to use claws to seize, to grip s'agripper

clay /kleɪ/ n
mineral substance argile
tennis court surface terre battue

claystone n
sedimentary rock composed of fine, clay particles argilite

clean /kliːn/ adj
not dirty propre net
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances abstinent
pure, especially morally or religiously pur propre

clean /kliːn/ v
(intransitive) to make things clean nettoyer
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object nettoyer poutzer
(transitive) to tidy up ranger nettoyer

clean and jerk n
in weightlifting épaulé-jeté

clean as a whistle adj
completely innocent blanc comme neige
very clean propre comme un sou neuf

clean someone's clock v
defeat decisively battre à plate couture

clean up v
to make an area or a thing clean nettoyer

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
device that cleans nettoyeur
person who cleans nettoyeur
professional laundry pressing
substance used for cleaning nettoyant

cleanliness /ˈklɛnlinəs/ n
the property of being cleanly propreté

cleanly /ˈklɛnli/ adv
in a clean way proprement

cleanness /ˈkliːnnəs/ n
state of being clean propreté

cleanroom n
room or environment controlled to minimize airborne particulate matter salle blanche

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
spiritually purify purifier

cleanup [ˈkliːˌnʌp] n
the act of cleaning or tidying nettoyage

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
bright, not obscured clair
free of ambiguity or doubt clair sans ambiguïté
free of obstacles libre
meteorology: less than 1/8 obscured by clouds dégagé
transparent in colour clair transparent
without clouds clair dégagé

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
to become clear s'éclaircir
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify clarifier

clear cut adj
straightforward clair direct évident

clear one's throat v
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs se racler la gorge

clearance n
medicine: removal of harmful substances from the blood clairance
sale of merchandise at a reduced price braderie liquidation soldes
soccer: The act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending dégagement

clearcutting n
forestry practice coupe rase coupe à blanc

clearing n
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees clairière

clearing house n
a central point where clearing banks exchange checks etc and settle accounts chambre de compensation

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
in a clear manner clairement

cleartext n
unencrypted text texte en clair texte lisible

cleat /kliːt/ n
protrusion on the bottom of a shoe crampon

cleats /kliːts/ n
pair of shoes equipped with cleats chaussures crampons

cleavable adj
capable of being cleaved scindable

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
biology: cell division division
chemistry: splitting of a large molecule clivage
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split clivage
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft clivage
separation between breasts décolleté

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
intransitive to split fendre
transitive chemistry cliver
transitive figurative cliver
transitive mineralogy cliver tailler
transitive to split or sever fendre cliver

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
a squarish knife used for hacking couperet fendoir

clef n
musical symbol clé clef

cleft /klɛft/ n
opening made or as if made by splitting fissure

cleft chin n
cleft chin menton fendu

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
any plant of the genus Clematis clématite

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
leniency, mercy clémence

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ n
citrus fruit clémentine

clench v
to squeeze serrer

clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdɹə/ n
water clock clepsydre

clerestory n
upper part of a wall claire-voie clair-étage

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/ n
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services clergé

clergyman n
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy clerc prêtre

clergyperson n
ordained (male or female) Christian minister, male or female member of the clergy prêtre prêtresse

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
clergy member clerc ecclésiastique prêtre

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to clerks or their work administratif
of or relating to the clergy clérical

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
one working with records etc. greffier

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
mentally quick or sharp intelligent malin
nimble with hands or body adroit adroite agile habile
resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning malin
showing inventiveness or originality ingénieux
skillful talentueux

clevis n
U-shaped coupling chape

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
anything (other than a phrase) that is overused lieu commun platitude
overused phrase or expression cliché

click /ˈklɪk/ n
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse clic
sound made by a dolphin clic
sharp sound clic déclic

click /ˈklɪk/ v
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse) cliquer
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse cliquer
transitive: operate so as to make click cliquer

click and collect n
click and collect

click beetle n
beetle of the family Elateridae agriote

clickably adv
cliquablement

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
content aimed at generating advertising revenue piège à clics putaclic

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
a customer or receiver of services client
person who receives help or advice from a professional person client
computing: the role of a computer application or system client

clientele /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/ n
body of clients who frequent an establishment clientèle

clientelism n
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits clientélisme

clientelist adj
of or relating to clientelism clientéliste

cliff /klɪf/ n
a (near) vertical rock face falaise

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
long-term atmospheric conditions climat
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation climat

climate change n
changes in the Earth's climate changement climatique

climate sceptic n
person climato-sceptique

climatic adj
of, relating to climatique

climatologist n
scholar of climatology climatologiste climatologue

climatology n
science climatologie

climax /ˈklaɪmæks/ n
orgasm orgasme jouissance
point of greatest intensity or force apogée paroxysme
rhetoric: ordering of terms in increasing order of importance or magnitude climax

climb /klaɪm/ v
to ascend, to go up grimper monter
to mount, to move upwards on escalader grimper
to practice the sport of climbing escalader grimper
to move by using the hands and feet grimper
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something grimper
to scale grimper

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who climbs grimpeur

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
the sport of climbing escalade

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
hold tightly accrocher coller

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
plastic film that clings film étirable

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
having a tendency to cling collant collante
possessive over a lover collant collante

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
medical facility clinique

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
dealing with how to practically manage patients clinique
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility clinique

clinical psychology n
branch of psychology psychologie clinique

clip /klɪp/ n
something which has been clipped clip extrait

clip-clop /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ n
Onomatopoeia cataclop tagada

clipboard n
in computing: buffer for temporary storage presse-papiers
physical object planchette à pince

clipper n
fast sailing ship clipper

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
small, exclusive group clique

clit /klɪt/ n
slang: clitoris clito

clitic /ˈklɪ.tɪk/ n
morpheme attached to another word clitique

clitoral /ˈklɪdəɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
of, or relating to the clitoris clitoridien

clitoral hood n
fold of skin capuchon du clitoris prépuce clitoridien

clitoridectomy n
surgical procedure clitoridectomie

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
elongated erectile organ clitoris

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
anatomical feature of birds etc cloaque

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
cape pelisse pèlerine

cloak-and-dagger adj
marked by menacing furtive secrecy de cape et d’épée

cloakroom n
room for coats garde-robe
room for luggage consigne

clobber /klɒb.ə(ɹ)/ v
(computing) To overwrite or override, often unintentionally. écraser

cloche /klɒʃ/ n
women's hat cloche

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
instrument to measure or keep track of time horloge berloqe sourder
odometer compteur de vitesse indicateur de vitesse

clock face n
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands cadran

clock speed n
rate at which a processor performs fréquence d'horloge fréquence de base fréquence de base de temps fréquence de synchronisation vitesse d'horloge

clockmaker n
person who makes clocks horloger

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock sens des aiguilles d’une montre sens horaire

clockwork /klɑːkwɚk/ n
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device rouage

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
lump of something, especially of earth or clay motte
stupid person andouille cruche

clodhopper n
strong, heavy shoe écrase-merde

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
a blockage bouchon
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel sabot

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ v
to block or slow passage through boucher

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
covered walk with an open colonnade cloître
place devoted to religious seclusion cloître
monastic life ([[la]] [[vie]] [[des]]) [[cloître]]s

cloistral adj
of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister claustral
sheltered from the world; monastic monacal monastique

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
copy of something already existing clone
living organism (originally a plant) clone
group of identical cells derived from a single cell clone

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
create a clone cloner

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
at a little distance proche près
intimate proche

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
end or conclusion achèvement conclusion fin
street cul-de-sac

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
close (one's eyes) fermer
move (a door) fermer clore
obstruct (an opening) fermer clore boucher
put an end to clore terminer finir conclure mettre fin à
to make a sale conclure

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
to stop trading faire fermer fermer

close to preposition
near proche de près de

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
that's almost correct, but not quite presque réussi, mais raté

close-up /kləʊsˈʌp/ n
photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale gros plan plan rapproché

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
not open fermé
fermé
not operating or conducting trade fermé
not public fermé privé

closed syllable n
Translations syllabe fermée

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
in a close manner étroitement

closemouthed adj
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative peu bavard taciturne

closer /kləʊsə/ n
baseball: relief pitcher stoppeur

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
furniture placard

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ n
end or conclusion clôture

clostridium n
clostridie

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
computing fermeture
mathematical set fermeture

clot /klɒt/ n
a silly person idiot imbecile
blood clot caillot thrombus

clot /klɒt/ v
to form into a clot cailler coaguler

cloth /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔθ/ n
form of attire tenue
piece of cloth tissu
woven fabric tissu étoffe

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
adorn with clothing habiller vêtir

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
apparel vêtements

clothes don't make the man proverb
clothes don't make the man l’habit ne fait pas le moine

clothes dryer n
appliance sèche-linge

clothes moth n
insect mite mite des vêtements teigne

clothes peg n
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline pince à linge épingle à linge

clothes-brush n
a brush for brushing clothes vergette

clotheshorse n
laundry frame étendoir

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
rope or cord for drying clothes corde à linge

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
clothes vêtements habits

clotted cream n
thick cream crème caillée

cloud /klaʊd/ n
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air nuage
mass of dust, steam or smoke nuage
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying nuage
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy nuage
the Internet nuage

cloud /klaʊd/ v
to become foggy or gloomy, to become obscured from sight s'obscurcir

cloud bank n
a wall of clouds observed from a distance barre de nuages

cloud chamber n
chambre à brouillard

cloud computing n
computing services provided over the Internet infonuagique informatique en nuage

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
state of bliss septième ciel

cloud over v
to become cloudy or overcast couvrir ennuager

cloud-cuckoo-land /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/ n
imaginary place with unrealistic or silly people Coucouville-les-Nuées

cloudberry n
fruit plaquebière ronce des tourbières chicoutai chicouté mûre arctique mûre des marais
species plaquebière

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
sudden heavy rainstorm averse

clouded leopard n
medium sized arboreal cat panthère nébuleuse léopard tacheté panthère longibande

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
covered with or characterised by clouds nuageux
not transparent; not clear trouble
uncertain; unclear brumeux nébuleux opaque

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
influence, effectiveness influence

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
spice clou de girofle
constitutive bulb of garlic gousse

clove hitch n
a bend formed by two half hitches in opposite directions nœud de cabestan

cloven adj
split or divided fendu

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
plant in genus Trifolium trèfle

clown /klaʊn/ n
performance artist working in a circus clown bouffon pitre
person acting in a silly fashion bouffon guignol mariole andouille idiot pitre

clownfish n
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas poisson clown poisson-clown

cloze /kloʊz/ n
texte à trous

club /klʌb/ n
association of members club
hitting implement club
nightclub boîte boîte de nuit
playing card symbol, ♣ trèfle
weapon gourdin bâton

club /klʌb/ v
to hit with a club bâtonner

club soda n
soda club

clubs /klʌbz/ n
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣ trèfle

cluck n
sound made by hen gloussement

cluck v
to produce cluck sound glousser

clue /kluː/ n
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion indice
object or marking that may be used in evidence preuve

clue /kluː/ v
to provide with information informer

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
lacking knowledge or understanding ignorant

clump /klʌmp/ n
a small group of trees or plants massif

clumsily adv
done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly maladroitement

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
the condition or quality of being clumsy inélégance maladresse

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous maladroit gauche lourd

clunker n
decrepit motor car guimbarde tacot

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
group of galaxies or stars amas
group or bunch of something grappe groupe

clustered index n
Index that sorts the data in a table index cluster

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ n
a chaotic situation bordel merdier

clustering n
a grouping of a number of similar things regroupement

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
A device to interrupt power transmission embrayage
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission pédale d'embrayage embrayage
A group or bunch couvée nichée

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
to grip or grasp tightly agripper serrer

clutch bag n
Type of handbag pochette

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
a confused disordered jumble of things bordel bric-à-brac encombrement

cnidarian /naɪˈdɛəɹɪən/ n
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria cnidaire

cnidoblastic adj
cnidoblastique

co- prefix
together, mutually, jointly co-

co-counselling n
form of self-help counselling co-écoute

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ adj
that mixes males and females mixte
that teaches both males and females mixte

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ n
dated: young woman who attends college étudiante

co-edition n
coédition

co-father-in-law n
father of one's son- or daughter-in-law co-beau-père

co-mother-in-law n
mother of one's son- or daughter-in-law co-belle-mère

co-opt v
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee. coopter

co-parent n
person sharing parenting coparent

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ n
a fellow follower of one's religion coreligionnaire

co-wife /ˈkoʊwaɪf/ n
Co-wife co-épouse coépouse sœur-épouse

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
long distance bus autocar
rail passenger car voiture
trainer entraineur entraineuse
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power coche

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
sports: train entraîner entrainer

coach driver n
driver of a horse-drawn coach cocher

coadjutor /kəʊəˈdʒuːtə/ n
assistant to a bishop coadjuteur

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ n
mass formed by means of coagulation caillot coagulat thrombus

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
uncountable: carbon rock charbon houille
countable: carbon rock charbon houille
smouldering material charbon houille

coal mine n
a mine from which coal is mined mine de charbon charbonnage houillère

coal tar n
black viscous tar coaltar

coalesce /koʊ.əˈlɛs/ /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
to form from different elements unir réunir
to join into a single mass coalescer se fondre

coalescer n
device used to perform coalescence coalesceur

coalfish n
blackish fish colin lieu noir

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
group of organizations coalition

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ adj
containing large particles grossier
not refined vulgaire
of inferior quality brut brute

coarsely adv
in a coarse manner grossièrement

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay côte

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
to sail along a coast caboter

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
relating to the coast côtier

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
nautical: merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters caboteur
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table sous-verre

coastguard n
enforcer of maritime law garde-côte

coastline n
the shape of a coast littoral rive

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
covering of material, such as paint couche
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms manteau paletot

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
to cover with a coat of some material revêtir couvrir

coat hanger n
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc cintre portemanteau

coat of arms n
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon blason armes armoiries

coat of mail n
defensive garment cotte de mailles

coated /ˈkoʊtɪd/ /ˈkəʊtɪd/ adj
covered with a thin layer revêtu

coati /koʊˈɑdi/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
any of several animals of the genus Nasua coati

coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ n
a thin outer layer couche enrobage pellicule

coauthor n
author who collaborate with another to write something coauteur

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
persuade gradually amadouer cajoler

coaxial /koʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ /kəʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ adj
having a common central axis coaxial

coaxial cable n
a transmission line coax coaxial câble coaxial

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ n
building material of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth torchis

cobalt /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
id=Q740|chemical element cobalt

cobbler n
person who repairs shoes cordonnier cordonnière savetier savetière

cobbler's n
shoe repair shop cordonnerie

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
a rounded stone pavé

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
venomous snake naja cobra

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca) coca

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
the narcotic cocaïne

coccus /ˈkɑ.kəs/ n
type of bacterium coccus

coccygeal adj
relating to the coccyx coccygien

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
(medical) final fused vertebrae coccyx

cochineal /ˈkɑtʃəˈni.əl/ n
dye cochenille
insect cochenille

cochlea /ˈkɒk.lɪə/ n
the complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear cochlée

cochlear adj
of or pertaining to the cochlea cochléaire

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
any male bird mâle
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism chien

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
to copulate (with) baiser
to lift the cock of a firearm armer le chien

cock pigeon n
male pigeon mâle du pigeon pigeon pigeon mâle

cock ring n
sex aid anneau pénien

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
cry of the rooster cocorico

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge cocarde

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest calopsitte

cockatoo n
a bird cacatoès

cockatrice n
legendary creature cocatrix

cockchafer n
beetle of genus Melolontha hanneton mélolonthe

cocked adj
drunk bourré

cockerel n
young male chicken coquelet

cockfight n
contest combat de coqs

cockfighting n
gambling blood sport combat de coqs

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
any of various edible European bivalve mollusks coque
any of several weeds, such as the corn cockle ivraie enivrante

cocklebur n
any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit xanthium

cockpit n
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft cockpit cabine de pilotage

cockroach n
type of insect cafard blatte

cockscomb n
fleshy red crest of a rooster crête de coq

cocksucker n
a fellator suceur de bite suceuse de bite
an objectionable person lécheur de boule

cocktail n
alcoholic beverage cocktail coquetel

cocktail bar n
drinking establishment bar à cocktails

cocktease n
One who sexually arouses allumeuse

cocky adj
overly self-confident and boastful arrogant suffisant

coco-de-mer /ˌkəʊkəʊdəˈmɛː/ n
tree cocotier de mer

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ adj
of a light to medium brown colour cacao

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
hot drink cacao
colour cacao
cup/mug of this drink cacao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree cacao

cocoa bean n
seed of the cocoa plant fève de cacao

cocoa butter n
fat from cocoa bean beurre de cacao

cocoa powder n
powder from cocoa solids poudre de cacao cacao

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
fruit of coco palm noix de coco
shelled seed noix de coco

coconut milk n
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut lait de coco lait de noix de coco

coconut palm n
Cocos nucifera cocotier

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
protective case cocon
any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical cocon

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
marine fish of the family Gadidae morue cabillaud

cod liver oil n
nutritional supplement huile de foie de morue

coddle /ˈkɒdəl/ v
to treat gently or with great care choyer dorloter

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
set of rules for converting information code
system of principles, rules or regulations code
body of law code
very short abbreviation code
cryptographic system code

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
write software programs programmer

code name n
name used to clandestinely identify something nom de code

code of conduct n
set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions in a specified situation code de conduite

code-switching n
phenomenon of alternating between two or more languages alternance codique alternance de code

codebase n
codebase

codec n
A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal codec

codeine /ˈkoʊdin/ n
addictive alkaloid narcotic codéine

codex /ˈkoʊ.dɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ n
early book codex

codger /ˈkɑdʒɚ/ /ˈkɒdʒə/ n
an amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man grognon vieux bougon

codicil /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
addition made to a will codicille

codification /ˌkoʊdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
the process of precisely formulating a statement, as a code of laws codification

codify /ˈkɑ.dɨˌfaɪ/ /ˈkəʊ.dɨˌfaɪ/ v
to reduce to a code codifier

codimension n
codimension

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
sequence of three nucleotides codon

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ n
part of male dress to cover genitals braguette

codriver n
navigator in rally racing copilote

coeducation n
education of both male and female students in the same institution éducation mixte

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
algebraic constant coefficient facteur
measure of some property or characteristic coefficient

coefficient of friction n
ratio coefficient de frottement coefficient de friction

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
either of two species of deep-water fish cœlacanthe

coelenterate n
simple aquatic animal bearing tentacles cœlentéré

coelenteric adj
of or relating to a coelenterate cœlentéré

coeliac /ˈsiːlɪæk/ adj
of the abdomen cœliaque

coeliac disease n
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten maladie cœliaque cœlialgie

coenure n
larva of taenia coenure cénure

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
to force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type forcer
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against his will contraindre forcer

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person coercition
computing: conversion of a value of one data type to another coercition

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
of the same age contemporain du même âge

coevolution n
evolution featuring mutual adaptation coévolution

coexist v
Exist contemporaneously coexister

coexistence n
two or more things existing together coexistence

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ adj
of a pale brown colour café

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ n
beans café
colour café
beverage café caféier
plant caféier café

coffee bean n
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea grain de café

coffee break n
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee pause-café

coffee cup n
cup for coffee tasse à café

coffee grinder n
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans moulin à café

coffee pot n
pot for coffee cafetière

coffee table n
type of table table basse table de salon

coffeemaker n
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee machine à café cafetière

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
architecture: ornamental sunken panel caisson
strongbox coffre

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
box in which a dead person is buried cercueil

coffin bone n
bone in the equine leg [[os]] du [[pied]]

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ n
one who founds something with someone else cofondateur cofondatrice

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
gear; a cogwheel engrenage
tooth on a gear dent
unimportant individual pion

cogeneration n
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source cogénération

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning intelligible logique
forcefully persuasive irréfutable
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence cohérent convaincant persuasif

cogitate /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/ v
cogiter

cogitation /kɒdʒ.ɪ.ˈteɪʃ.ən/ n
process of cogitating cogitation

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
type of brandy cognac

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ adj
derived from the same roots apparenté

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ n
word derived from the same roots as a given word cognat mot apparenté

cognate accusative /ˈkɑɡˌneɪt əˈkjuzətɪv/ /ˈkɒɡneɪt əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
object of kindred sense or derivation accusatif interne complément d'objet interne

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
process of knowing connaissance

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj
relating to mental functions cognitif

cognitive dissonance n
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs dissonance cognitive

cognitive psychology n
branch of psychology psychologie cognitive

cognizant /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
aware conscient

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field; a connoisseur connaisseur expert

cohabit v
live together as if married cohabiter

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of living together cohabitation
intimate relationship cohabitation

cohere /koʊˈhɪɹ/ v
to stick together attirer s'attirer se cohérer

coherence n
quality of cohering; of being coherent cohérence
having the same wavelength and phase cohérence

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
orderly, logical and consistent cohérent
of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase cohérent

coherer n
a detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers cohéreur

cohesion /koʊˈhiʒən/ n
the state of cohering, or of sticking together cohésion
the various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together cohésion

cohort /ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/ /ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t/ n
demographic grouping of people cohorte

coif /kwɑf/ n
hairdo coiffure
hood coiffe

coil /kɔɪl/ n
electrical bobine
intra-uterine contraceptive device stérilet
something wound spire

coil /kɔɪl/ v
wind into regular rings enbobiner enrouler

coil winder n
machine that winds wire into coils bobinoir

coin /kɔɪn/ n
(currency) a piece of currency monnaie pièce
a token used in a special establishment like a casino jeton

coin /kɔɪn/ v
to make up or invent, and establish forger inventer

coinage /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ n
process of coining money frappe

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
to occupy exactly the same space coïncider
to correspond coïncider
to occur at the same time coïncider

coincidence n
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not coïncidence
of objects, property of being coincident coïncidence

coincidental /ˈkəʊ.ɪn.sɪˌdɛn.tl̩/ adj
occurring as or resulting from coincidence coïncidentiel fortuit

coincidentally adv
coïncidentiellement

coinsurance n
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured franchise

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coït

coitus interruptus n
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis coitus interruptus coït interrompu

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coal product coke charbon
short for cocaine coke

col legno /ˌkoʊl ˈleɪnjoʊ/ /ˌkɒl ˈlɛnjəʊ/ adv
the strings must be struck with the wood of the bow col legno

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
drink coca

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta passoire

colchicine n
alkaloid colchicine

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
having a low temperature froid froide
unfriendly froid froide
of a person avoir froid froid
of the weather faire froid froid
unprepared froid

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
illness rhume
low temperature froid

cold boot v
démarrage à froid

cold chain n
chaîne du froid

cold cream n
emulsion of water and certain fats cérat de Galien

cold day in Hell n
an event that will never happen quand les poules auront des dents semaine aux quatre jeudis

cold fish n
heartless individual pissefroid

cold front n
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air front froid

cold fusion n
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion fusion froide

cold hands, warm heart proverb
having cold hands is an indication of warmheartedness froides mains, chaudes amours

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ n
small bump on the lips bouton de fièvre

cold turkey adv
abruptly brutalement

cold war n
a period of hostile relations guerre froide

cold weapon n
weapon that does not use fire arme blanche

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
lacking emotion or compunction impitoyable

coldly adv
in a cold or uncaring manner froidement

coldness n
limited enthusiasm or affection froideur
the relative lack of heat froideur froid
the sensation froid

cole /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
brassica choux

colectomy n
surgical procedure colectomie

colemanite n
calcium borate mineral colémanite

coleopterologist n
expert in coleopterology coléoptérologiste coléoptérologue

coleopterology n
scientific study of beetles coléoptérologie

coleoptile /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/ n
in botany, a pointed sheath coléoptile

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ n
a salad coleslaw salade de chou

coleta n
(bullfighting) pigtail coleta

colic lang=en n
pain colique

colitis n
inflammation of the colon colite

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪt/ v
to cooperate treasonably collaborer
to work together on a piece of work collaborer

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of collaborating collaboration
treasonous cooperation collaboration

collaborator n
person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy collaborateur collaboratrice
person who works with others towards a common goal collaborateur collaboratrice

collage /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ n
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface collage

collagen /ˈkɒlədʒən/ n
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers collagène

collagist n
one who makes collages collagiste

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
act of collapsing effondrement

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown s'effondrer
to fall down suddenly; to cave in s'effondrer

collapsible adj
that can be collapsed pliable

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
device for restraining animal collier
any encircling device or structure collier
fabric garment part fitting around throat col

collard greens n
plant chou cavalier chou fourrager

collared antshrike n
passerine bird batara de Bernard

collared dove n
collared dove tourterelle turque

collared peccary n
mammal pécari à collier

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
examine diverse documents etc. collationner

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
acting indirectly indirect
aside from the main subject, target collatéral
coming alongside collatéral
of an indirect family relationship collatéral
parallel, along the same vein collatéral

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
collateral relative collatéral
security or guarantee nantissement
thinner blood vessel collatérale

collateral damage n
collateral damage dommage collatéral dégât collatéral

collative /kəˈleɪtɪv/ adj
of a benefice: in which the ordinary and the patron are the same person collatif

colleague /ˈkɑliːɡ/ n
fellow member of a profession collègue confrère

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
to accumulate items for a hobby collectionner
to gather together rassembler recueillir
to get from someone percevoir récupérer

collect up v
to find and put together amasser

collected /kəˈlɛktɪd/ adj
Cool-headed, emotionally stable, in focus posé

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
multiple related objects collection
set of items collection recueil

collective agreement n
contract on terms and conditions of employment convention collective de travail

collective noun n
noun referring to a group of similar things nom collectif

collectivism n
An system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively collectivisme

collectivity n
a body of people considered as a whole collectivité

collectivization n
the act of collectivizing collectivisation

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor collecteur
person or thing that collects collectionneur collectionneuse
person who is employed to collect payments collecteur encaisseur percepteur

collector's item n
item worth collecting objet de collection pièce de collection

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
academic institution université
group of colleagues collège
institution of higher education université fac
specialized division of a university faculté

collegiality n
power and authority that is shared among peers collégialité

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
to impact directly, especially if violent heurter collision en entrer

collider n
particle accelerator collisionneur

collie /ˈkɒli/ n
group of dog breeds colley

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
person mineur

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
underground coal mine charbonnage houillère

colligation n
formulation of a general hypothesis colligation

colligative adj
property colligatif

collinear adj
on the same straight line colinéaire

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
instance of colliding collision

collocation /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
grouping of words that commonly occur together collocation

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
stable system of two phases colloïde

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/ adj
of oral communication language familier parlé

colloquialism n
colloquial expression expression familière

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiːəm/ n
academic meeting colloque

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
conversation, dialogue colloque conversation

collude v
to conspire colluder [[faire]] [[collusion]] comploter

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
conspiracy collusion

colluvium n
a loose accumulation of rock and soil debris at the foot of a slope colluvion

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
eau de Cologne eau de Cologne

colon /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊlən/ n
punctuation mark deux points deux-points
the last part of the digestive system côlon

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
commissioned office in the armed services colonel

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
Of or pertaining to a colony colonial
US: Of or relating to the original thirteen colonies of the USA colonial
US: Of or relating to the style of architecture colonial
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony colonial

colonialism n
colonial domination policy colonialisme

colonialistic adj
of or pertaining to colonialism colonialiste

colonise v
to begin a new colony coloniser

colonist /kɒlənɪst/ n
a founder of a colony colonisateur colonisatrice

colonization n
process of establishing a colony colonisation

colonnade n
a series of columns at regular intervals colonnade

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
examination of the colon using a colonoscope colonoscopie coloscopie

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
region or governmental unit colonie
group of organisms colonie

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ n
end note about author and manuscript colophon
printer notice at the end of a book achevé d’imprimer

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
conveying color en couleur

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
spectral composition of visible light couleur
particular set of the visible spectrum couleur

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
become red through increased blood flow rougir
draw using crayons colorier
give something color colorer teinter

color blind adj
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors daltonien

color blindness n
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired daltonisme

color coordinate n
coodinate of color coordonnée colorimétrique

coloration n
act of coloring coloration

colorectal adj
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum colorectal

colorectally adj
colorectalement

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
South Africa: of neither black nor white skin color métis
US: of skin color other than the white, particularly black de couleur
colorful coloré de couleur en couleur
having a particular kind of color coloré de couleur
influenced pervasively but subtly marqué teinté

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ n
colored article of clothing couleurs
colored person personne de couleur

colored pencil n
pencil with coloured core crayon de couleur

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
interesting, multifaceted coloré
possessing prominent and varied colors coloré

colorimetric adj
analytical chemistry: of or pertaining to colorimetry colorimétrique
obtained by using a colorimeter colorimétrique

colorimetry n
science of measuring colours and assigning them numeric values colorimétrie

coloring book n
a type of book livre de coloriage

colorization n
a process to add color to movies colorisation

colorize v
to add color to colorier coloriser

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
extremely large colossal

colossus n
a statue of gigantic size colosse
any creature or thing of gigantic size colosse

colostomy n
incision colostomie

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
a form of milk colostrum

colour television n
television in colour télévision en couleur

colourant n
a pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue colorant

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
having no colour incolore

colposcope /ˈkɒlpəskəʊp/ n
a form of endoscope colposcope

colt /koʊlt/ /kɒlt/ /kəʊlt/ n
novice jeunot
young male horse poulain

colter /ˈkoʊltəɹ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ n
cutter attached to the beam of a plow coutre

colubrid n
snake in the family Colubridae colubridé

colugo /kəˈluːɡoʊ/ n
arboreal gliding mammal dermoptère galéopithèque

columbarium n
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns columbarium

columbine /ˈkɒləmbʌɪn/ n
any plant of the genus Aquilegia ancolie

columella n
any of various small structures in plants or animals columelle

column /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
upright supporting member colonne
chemistry : object to separate components colonne
newspaper column colonne
vertical line of entries in a table colonne
column of troops colonne
a vertical body of text colonne

columnar adj
Having the shape of a column colonnaire

columnist /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ n
regular writer of a column chroniqueur

colza n
cabbage variety colza chou

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
Deep sleep coma
Cloud surrounding a comet nucleus coma chevelure

comarca n
a traditional region or local administrative division found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Panama, Nicaragua, and Brazil comarque

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles crête peigne
toothed implement for grooming the hair peigne
toothed plate on an escalator peigne

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
to groom the hair with a toothed implement peigner coiffer
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb passer au peigne fin ratisser
to separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers peigner

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
a battle; a fight; a struggle for victory combat lutte bataille

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
to fight; to struggle for victory combattre

comber /ˈkoʊmɚ/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
Serranus cabrilla perche de mer

combinable adj
able to be combined combinable

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
one or more elements selected without regard of the order combinaison
act of combining combinaison

combinatorics n
a branch of mathematics combinatoire

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
bring two or more things or activities together combiner

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
combine moissonneuse-batteuse

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
resulting from adding together combiné

combo box [ˈkɒmbəʊ bɒks] n
GUI widget boîte combinée

combustible n
material capable of burning combustible

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
the act or process of burning combustion
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen combustion
similar process where two chemicals are combined combustion

combustion chamber n
space in a heat engine chambre de combustion

combustion engine n
engine that uses the combustion of fuel to create work moteur à combustion moteur thermique

come /kʌm/ v
to arrive, to appear arriver
to become devenir
to move nearer venir arriver
to orgasm venir jouir

come a long way v
to make significant progress faire du chemin parcourir du chemin

come about v
to come about se passer

come across v
find, usually by accident tomber sur
give an appearance or impression avoir l'air de

come after v
to pursue suivre
to succeed, to be the successor of suivre

come again v
could you repeat that pardon

come at v
To attack attaquer

come back v
(intransitive) To return to a place revenir

come between v
to affect negatively [[provoquer]] [[une]] [[séparation]] séparer

come clean v
to confess avouer confesser

come down v
descend, fall descendre tomber

come down to earth v
idiomatic expression redescendre sur terre

come down with v
to show symptoms of an illness tomber malade

come from v
venir de

come full circle v
complete a cycle of transition, returning to where one started boucler la boucle

come in handy v
to prove to be useful or helpful être utile

come into force v
become valid or active entrer en vigueur

come into play v
to become involved, start to play a role entrer en jeu

come off v
become detached se décoller se détacher

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
expression of disbelief c'est pas vrai mais enfin mais voyons
expression of encouragement allez vas-y
expression of exasperation/impatience mais enfin à la fin
hurry up allez

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ v
to meet tomber sur

come on to v
make a romantic or sexual advance to draguer

come out v
to exit sortir

come out of the closet v
to tell others about a secret belief or preference faire son coming out sortir du placard

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
recover consciousness after fainting revenir à soi
to reach, to arrive at arriver à atteindre
to total, to amount to monter à

come to pass v
to happen, to occur se passer

come to power v
To be installed in high office arriver au pouvoir

come to someone's aid v
to assist and rescue someone venir en aide

come to terms with v
to accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful [[se résoudre]] à se [[résigner]] à

come to think of it adv
now that I think about it [[maintenant que]] [[j']][[y]] penser

come together /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ v
to assemble, congregate affluer s’assembler s’unir

come true v
to become real réaliser

come up with v
to invent, create inventer

come what may adv
idiomatic advienne que pourra quoiqu'il arrive

come-hither adj
seductive aguicheur

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
retort or answer repartie

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
entertainer comique humoriste

comedienne /kəˌmiːdiˈɛn/ /kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn/ n
female comedian comédienne

comedy /ˈkɑm.ə.di/ n
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone comédie
a choric song of celebration or revel comédie
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending comédie
a light, amusing play with a happy ending comédie

comely /ˈkʌmli/ adj
pleasing or attractive to the eye avenant

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
suitable to be eaten; edible comestible

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
a celestial body, generally with a tail comète

comeuppance /kʌmˈʌpəns/ n
an outcome which is justly deserved châtiment

comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ n
contentment, ease confort

comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ v
to provide comfort consoler

comfort woman n
forced prostitute femme de réconfort

comfort zone n
circumstances in which a person feels relaxed zone de confort
range of environmental factors zone de confort

comfortable /ˈkʌmft.əb.əl/ adj
providing physical comfort and ease confortable
in a state of comfort confortable

comforter /ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtəɹ/ n
person who comforts consolateur

comforting adj
giving comfort rassurant rassurante

comfy /ˈkʌmfi/ adj
comfortable confortable

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ adj
being funny comique cocasse
related to comedy comique

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
cartoon story BD bande dessinée
comedian comédien

comic book n
book or magazine bande dessinée

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
inclusion of a humorous character or scene faire-valoir comique

comic strip n
series of illustrations bande dessinée bande strip

comics n
artistic medium bande dessinée BD bédé

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
act of arriving; an arrival arrivée venue

coming out of the closet v
self-disclosure of sexual orientation [[sortie]] [[du]] [[placard]] coming out

comitative case n
case used to denote companionship comitatif

comitia n
a popular legislative assembly in ancient Rome comices

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
art of resolving issues by committees comitologie

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
punctuation mark ',' virgule

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
computing: directive to a computer program commande
order commandement
unit of military personnel commandement

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
to hold, to control diriger
to order commander ordonner

command line n
text prompt ligne de commande

command post n
headquarters of unit or commanding officer poste de commandement

commandant /ˈkɒməndænt/ /ˈkɒməndɑːnt/ n
a commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division commandant

commandeer v
to force into military service enrôler
to seize for military use réquisitionner

commander /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
Commander in an honorary order commandeur
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization commandant commandante

commander in chief n
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country commandant en chef

commanding officer n
officer in command of a military unit commandant

commandment n
a command or edict commandement

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
small fighting force commando

comme ci comme ça adv
neither well nor poorly comme ci comme ça

comme il faut /ˌkʌmilˈfoʊ/ /ˌkʌmiːlˈfəʊ/ adj
proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards comme il faut

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
to honor the memory of someone or something commémorer
to serve as memorial to someone or something commémorer

commemoration n
act of commemorating commémoration

commemorative adj
serving to commemorate commémoratif

commemorative n
commemorative postage stamp commémoratif

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
To begin, start commencer

commend v
to congratulate or reward féliciter
to praise féliciter
to entrust recommander

commensurate /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ adj
proportionate; of a similar measurable standard commensurable

commensurately adv
In a commensurate manner. proportionnel
With equal measure or extent. convergent correspondant

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
spoken remark commentaire
programming: remark not affecting behavior commentaire

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ v
to remark commenter
programming: to insert comments commenter

comment out v
disable a section of source code commenter

commentation n
act or process of commenting commentation
utilization of comments in a source code commentarisation

commentative adj
that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters commentatif

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ n
person who comments commentateur

commenter n
one who comments commentateur

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
coitus rapports
large scale trade commerce

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
of or pertaining to commerce commercial

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ n
advertisement in a common media format publicité

commercialization n
the act of commercializing commercialisation

commercially adv
in a commercial manner commercialement

commie n
communist (pejorative) coco

commiseration n
act of commiserating commisération

commissariat n
a department of the government of the Soviet Union commissariat

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
fee charged commission courtage

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
order a work of art commander
put into active service mettre en service
send to do something charger missionner

commissioner n
someone commissioned to perform certain duties commissaire

commissioning n
process mise en service

commit /kəˈmɪt/ n
(computing) making changes in the current database transaction permanent, visible and accessible to all users with the right access commit

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
to do (something bad); to perpetrate commettre
to entrust; to consign commettre confier remettre
to imprison consigner
to pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger engager

commit adultery v
commit adultery [[commettre]] [[un]] [[adultère]]

commit suicide v
to kill oneself se suicider

commit to memory v
to learn by heart apprendre par cœur

commitment n
being bound emotionally/intellectually engagement
promise or agreement to do something in the future engagement

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose comité commission

commode n
low chest of drawers commode

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
anything movable traded bien produit
undifferentiated good bien de consommation courante

commodore /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/ n
a naval officer commodore

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ adj
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders commun
mutual commun commune
usual commun commune
found in large numbers or in a large quantity commun commune
ordinary ordinaire commun

common ash n
Fraxinus excelsior frène commun

common bean n
plant haricot

common cockchafer n
Melolontha melolontha hanneton hanneton commun

common cold n
mild infection rhume

common columbine n
common columbine / Common Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris ancolie commune

common currency n
monnaie courante

common dandelion n
most common and well-known dandelion pissenlit commun

common denominator n
common denominator in a category dénominateur commun
common denominator in mathematics dénominateur commun

common eland n
antelope antilope canna

common fraction n
fraction with two integers fraction d'entiers

common gender n
a grammatical gender genre commun

common good n
general interest of the population as a whole [[bien]] [[commun]]

common grackle n
Quiscalus quiscula quiscale bronzé

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
Larus canus goéland cendré

common hepatica n
Hepatica nobilis anémone hépatique

common kestrel n
Falco tinnunculus faucon crécerelle

common law n
law of general application droit commun
legal system of England and its former colonies common law

common man n
the average citizen citoyen lambda l'homme de la rue monsieur Tout-le-monde

common minnow n
a widespread species of minnow vairon

common name n
a name by which a species is known to the general public nom vernaculaire

common noun n
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class nom commun nom appellatif

common quail n
bird in the pheasant family caille

common sense n
ordinary understanding bon sens sens commun

common shrew n
Sorex araneus musaraigne carrelet musaraigne commune

common swift n
Apus apus martinet noir

common whitefish n
Coregonus lavaretus corégone lavaret

commoner n
a member of the common people homme du peuple plébéien roturier

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
as a rule; usually fréquemment

commonplace adj
ordinary banal ordinaire

commonplace n
platitude or cliché lieu commun

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒm.ənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɪlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
form of government communauté richesse commune

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ adj
pertaining to a community communautaire
shared by a community; public commun

communicable adj
able to be transmitted between people or species communicable communiquable

communicant n
person who receives Communion communiant communiante

communicate /kəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means communiquer
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell communiquer
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of communiquer
to receive or take part in Holy Communion communier

communication /kʌˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
concept of exchanging information communication
a message communication
instance of data transfer communication
act or fact of communicating anything communication
body of data exchange communication
connection between tissues communication

communicator n
one who communicates communicateur communicatrice

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
official announcement communiqué

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
philosophy communisme
society communisme

communist /ˈkɒmjənɪst/ adj
of or relating to communism communiste

communist /ˈkɒmjənɪst/ n
person who follows a communist philosophy communiste

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
group sharing a common understanding communauté
residential or religious collective communauté
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms communauté
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common communauté

community service n
alternative penalty travail d'intérêt général travaux communautaires

communize v
To impose Communist ideals on people communiser

commutativity n
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative. commutativité

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
math: to be commutative commuter
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc. faire la navette

commuter n
a person who regularly travels to work navetteur pendulaire

comorbidity n
presence of one or more disorders comorbidité

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
topological sense compact
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space compact
closely packed compact

compact disc n
optical disc used to store data disque compact CD

compactness n
state of being compact compacité

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company compagnon compagne

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
companionship compagnie
social visitors compagnie
military unit compagnie
group of individuals with a common purpose compagnie entreprise
in legal context, a corporation compagnie entreprise société firme

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
able to be compared comparable

comparatist n
a person who carries out a comparative study comparatiste

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
of or relating to comparison comparatif
using comparison as a method of study comparatif

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
grammatical construction comparatif
word in comparative form comparatif

comparative advantage n
the ability to produce a particular good at a lower relative opportunity cost than another producer avantage comparatif

comparative linguist n
linguist whose field is comparative linguistics linguiste comparatif

comparative linguistics n
a branch of historical linguistics that is concerned with comparing languages linguistique comparée

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another comparer

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees [[degré comparaison
act of comparing or the state of being compared comparaison
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things comparaison
state of being similar or alike comparaison

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
chamber compartiment
part into which an area is subdivided compartiment
mound beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand terrasse

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
area portée étendue
instrument to determine cardinal directions boussole compas

compass point n
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass point cardinal

compass rose n
a circle indicating directions rose des vents

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
deep awareness of the suffering of another compassion

compassionate /kəmˈpaʃəneɪt/ /kəmˈpaʃənət/ adj
having, feeling or showing compassion compatissant

compatibility /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
the capability to exist without mutual interference compatibilité

compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj
capable of easy interaction compatible
able to get along well compatible

compatriot n
somebody from one's own country compatriote

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
exact by force obliger

compendium n
short, complete summary compendium recueil

compensate /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/ v
to make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct or fill compenser

compensation /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
act or principle of compensating compensation
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent compensation
equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate compensation contrepartie
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors dédommagement indemnisation
recompense or reward for some loss or service dédommagement indemnisation émolument

compensatory lengthening n
lengthening of a vowel which occurs when a following consonant is lost allongement compensatoire

compersion /kəmˈpɜːʒən/ /kəmˈpɝʒən/ n
taking joy in seeing a loved one love another compersion

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
to contend rivaliser

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
the quality or state of being competent for a general role. compétence
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task. compétence

competency /ˈkɒmpətənsi/ n
linguistics: implicit knowledge of a language’s structure compétence

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
action of competing concurrence compétition
contest for a prize or award compétition concours

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
biochemistry: inhibiting an enzyme compétitif

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
state of being competitive compétitivité

competitor n
person against whom one is competing concurrent compétiteur compétitrice

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
assemble from a collection compiler
produce executable compiler

compilation /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources compilation
that which is compiled compilation

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
produce executable compiler
assemble from a collection compiler

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
a person who compiles compilateur compilatrice
computer program compilateur

complacency n
feeling complaisance

complacent adj
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements suffisant

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment se plaindre plaindre
to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge porter plainte

complainant n
plaintiff plaignant

complaint /kʌmˈpleɪnt/ n
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining plainte réclamation

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ n
something which complements complète

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
to complete compléter
to provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides complémenter

complementarity n
state of being complementary complémentarité

complementary /ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
acting as a complement complémentaire

complementary angles n
pair of angles angle complémentaire

complemented class n
classe complémentée

complementizer n
form of subordinate conjunction complémenteur

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
of metric space: such that every Cauchy sequence converges in it complète
with everything included complet complète

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
to finish accomplir terminer
to make whole or entire compléter

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
finished accompli terminé

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
in a complete manner complètement
to the fullest extent or degree complètement

completeness n
state or condition of being complete complétude

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
law: conclusion of an act of conveyancing exécution
making complete; conclusion achèvement

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
intricate complexe
in mathematics complexe
not simple or straightforward complexe

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
in chemistry complexe
collection of buildings complexe
psychologically based dislike or fear complexe

complex analysis n
the branch of mathematics that studies holomorphic functions analyse complexe

complex number n
number of the form a + bi nombre complexe

complex plane n
plan complexe

complex sentence n
sentence containing one independent clause and a dependent clause phrase complexe

complexify v
make something more complex complexifier

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
appearance of the skin on the face teint complexion

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
That which is complex; intricacy; complication complexité
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement complexité

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
act of complying conformité
medical: accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan observance

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
compatible with or following guidelines conforme
willing to comply obéissant accommodant docile

complicate v
to combine intricately compliquer

complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
difficult or convoluted compliqué alambiqué

complication n
a disease complication
act of complicating complication

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ adj
associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature complice

complicity n
The state of being complicit complicité

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
expression of praise, congratulation or encouragement compliment

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion complimenter [[faire]] [[des]] [[compliments]] [[faire]] [[un]] [[compliment]]

complimentary /kɑmpləˈmɛɾ̃əɹi/ /kɒmplɨˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
free; provided at no charge gratuit
in the nature of a compliment flatteur laudatif

compline /ˈkɑːmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
last of the canonical hours complies

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree acquiescer respecter se [[conformer]]

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity composant

comport /kəmˈpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
to be in agreement s'accorder avec se conformer à se mettre d'accord tomber d'accord être en agrément avec
to behave (usually reflexive) se comporter se conduire se tenir

comportment n
comportement

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
to construct by mental labor; to think up composer
to make something by merging parts composer
to make up the whole; to constitute composer

composed /kəmˈpoʊzd/ /kəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
showing composure calme posé

composer n
one who composes music compositeur compositeur de musique compositrice compositrice de musique

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ v
to make a composite composer

composite bow n
bow made from horn, wood and sinew arc composite

composite key n
clé composite

composite particle n
subatomic particle particule composite

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
general makeup of something composition
mixture or compound composition
proportion of different parts to make a whole composition
Object-oriented programming composition
work of music, literature or art composition œuvre

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
decayed remains of organic matter compost

composure n
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession calme quiétude

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
fruit dessert compote

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
composed of elements composé

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined complexe
group of buildings for the same purpose complexe
anything made by combining several things composé
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements composé combinaison

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
to put together composer

compound bow n
arc à poulies

compound butter n
mixture beurre composé

compound key n
clé composée

compound sentence n
a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction and/or punctuation. phrase complexe

compound word n
word composed of others mot composé

comprador bourgeoisie n
section of an indigenous middle class comprador

comprehend /kɑmpɹəˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
to understand comprendre
to cover comprendre

comprehensible adj
able to be comprehended compréhensible

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
thorough understanding compréhension entendement

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ adj
broadly or completely covering complet exhaustif

comprehensive school n
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities école moyenne

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ n
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds compresse

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
to encode digital information into less bits compresser comprimer
to press together into a smaller space comprimer

compressed air n
air increased in pressure air comprimé

compressor n
device that produces pressure compresseur
device that reduces the range of an audio signal compresseur

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
be made up of comprendre contenir
compose être composé de
include comprendre

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions compromis concession

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
to cause impairment of compromettre
to breach a security system compromettre

comptroller [kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ] n
the chief accountant of a company or government contrôleur

compulsorily adv
in a compulsory manner compulsivement

compulsory adj
mandatory obligatoire

compulsory purchase n
government's right to expropriate private land expropriation expropriation pour cause d'utilité publique

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
a pricking of conscience remords scrupule

computation n
the act or process of computing calcul
the result of computation résultat

computational adj
of or relating to computation computationnel informatique

computational linguistics n
interdisciplinary field linguistique informatique

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
reckon or calculate calculer computer

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
device ordinateur

computer architecture n
conceptual structure architecture des ordinateurs
science architecture des ordinateurs

computer engineering n
branch of engineering génie informatique ingénierie informatique

computer game n
electronic game jeu informatique jeu vidéo

computer graphics n
representation and manipulation of pictures by computer infographie

computer language n
language associated with computers langage informatique

computer program n
software logiciel

computer science n
study of computers and their architecture informatique

computer scientist n
one who studies or practises computer science informaticien

computer system n
system for computing système informatique

computerization /kʌmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the act of computerizing informatisation

computerize v
equip with a computer or a computer system informatiser

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
action of using a computer [[utilisation]] d'un [[ordinateur]]
the study, field of computers and computer programming informatique

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
fellow socialist or communist camarade
title used in leftist circles camarade
companion in battle, fellow soldier camarade
mate, companion, or associate camarade

comradeship n
the company of others camaraderie

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
disadvantage of something inconvénient contre inconvénients
a convicted criminal, a convict taulard
a fraud arnaque duperie escroquerie

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain duper escroquer

con artist n
scam operator, conman arnaqueur arnaqueuse escroc

con game n
malicious breach of trust abus de confiance

concatenate /kənˈkætəneɪt/ v
computing: to join two strings together concaténer
link together concaténer enchaîner

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
programming: joining two or more character strings concaténation
programming: result of joining two or more character strings concaténation
series of links united enchaînement

concave adj
curved inward concave

concavity n
the state of being concave concavité

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
to hide something cacher dissimuler

concealment n
(military) protection from observation or surveillance dissimulation
The practice of keeping secrets dissimulation
the condition of being hidden or concealed dissimulation

concede /kənˈsiːd/ v
to admit to be true admettre concéder reconnaître
to grant, as a right or privilege concéder
(sports) to have a point scored against concéder
to yield or make concession céder
to yield or suffer; to surrender admettre concéder céder

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
idea, literary device concept
overly high self-esteem vanité orgueil

conceited adj
having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself prétentieux vaniteux
vain and egotistic orgueilleux prétentieux suffisant vain vaniteux

conceitedly adv
in a conceited or egotistical manner frivolement

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable imaginable pensable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
to become pregnant concevoir tomber enceinte
to develop an idea concevoir

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
A substance that is in a condensed form concentré

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
bring to, or direct toward, a common center concentrer
focus one's thought or attention concentrer
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore concentrer
approach or meet in a common center concentrer

concentrated adj
not dilute concentré

concentration n
The amount of solute present in a solution concentration
proportion of substance in a mixture concentration
The act or process of concentrating concentration
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid concentration

concentration camp n
camp where large numbers of persons are detained camp de concentration

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
something understood and retained in the mind concept notion

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind conception
initiation of an embryonic animal life conception

conceptual /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/ adj
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination conceptuel

conceptualisation n
the act of conceptualising, or something conceptualised conceptualisation

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person souci préoccupation soin
business, firm or enterprise; a company importance intérêt
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness inquiétude

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
to be of importance to concerner interesser toucher
to make somebody worried préoccuper inquiéter

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
Regarding au sujet de à propos de

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part concert
musical accordance or harmony concert
agreement in a design or plan concert

concert hall n
building salle de concert

concertation n
form of dialogue and co-decision concertation

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
the musical instrument accordéon

concertmaster n
the first violin in a symphony orchestra premier violon

concerto /kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra concerto

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
something, such as an argument, that is conceded or admitted to be wrong concession

conch /kɒntʃ/ n
marine mollusc conque
shell of this sea animal conque

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
one who attends to the slightest desire of hotel guests concierge

conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
willing to conciliate accommodant

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
brief and precise concis

concisely adv
in a concise manner concisément

conciseness n
property of being concise concision

conclave /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ /ˈkɒn.kleɪv/ n
group of Roman Catholic cardinals conclave
set of apartments within which the cardinals are secluded conclave

conclavist n
personal aide of a cardinal at a papal conclave conclaviste

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
to end conclure

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
end, final part conclusion fin
outcome conclusion
decision, judgment conclusion
of a syllogism conclusion

conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/ adj
decisive concluant
pertaining to a conclusion conclusif

concoct /kəŋˈkɒkt/ v
concocter

concomitance n
occurrence or existence together concomitance

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
following as a consequence concomitant

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ n
A state of agreement; harmony; union concorde

concourse n
a large open space in a building where people can gather hall

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
made of concrete de [[béton]] béton
not abstract concret
particular, perceivable, real concret

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
building material béton

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
cover with concrete bétonner
solidify, become concrete (actual, real) concrétiser concret

concrete class n
in software - a class that can be instantiated classe concrète

concrete interface n
an interface that has a one-to-many relation interface concrète

concrete method n
a method of a concrete class méthode concrète

concrete noun n
noun that denotes a tangible thing nom concret

concretely adv
in a concrete manner concrètement

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife concubine

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
Ardent desire concupiscence

concur /kənˈkɜː/ /kənˈkɝ/ v
To meet in the same point convenir
To unite or agree être d'accord

concurrent adj
happening at the same time; simultaneous concomitant

concussion /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
a violent collision or shock choc
an injury to part of the body, most especially the brain commotion cérébrale

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
to confer eternal divine punishment upon condamner

condemnation n
act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong condamnation
act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty condamnation

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
having been sharply scolded condamné
having received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally condamné

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ n
person sentenced to death condamné condamnée

condensate n
product of condensation condensat

condensation n
chemistry, the reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water condensation déshydratation
the act or process condensation
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid condensation

condense v
to be transformed into a liquid condenser
to transform something into a liquid condenser
to decrease size or volume condenser

condensed milk n
milk that has been reduced to syrup lait concentré sucré lait condensé

condenser n
device designed to condense a gas into a liquid condenseur

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude condescendant

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ n
act of condescending condescendance

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
something used to enhance flavor condiment

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
health status of a patient condition
requirement, term or requisite condition
logical clause or phrase condition
clause in a contract or agreement condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
limited by a condition conditionnel

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
grammar: mode/mood conditionnel

conditionality n
state of being subject to conditions conditionnalité

conditionally adv
under specified conditions conditionnellement

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
comfort, support or sympathy réconfort
sympathy when someone has died condoléances

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
flexible sleeve worn on the penis préservatif capote capote anglaise condom

condominium /kɒndəˈmɪnɪəm/ n
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly copropriété
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate copropriété propriété par étages

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
to allow autoriser permettre tolérer
to forgive pardonner

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
California condor condor

conducive adj
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result favorable

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
manner of guiding or carrying oneself conduite comportement

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
reflexively: behave se comporter
to carry out) conduire mener

conductance n
measure of the ability to conduct electricity conductance

conductimetry n
the measurement of the conductance of a solution, especially during a reaction or titration conductimétrie

conduction n
conveying of heat or electricity through material conduction

conductivity n
ability to conduct conductivité
reciprocal of resistivity conductivité

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble chef d'orchestre
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound conducteur
person who takes tickets on public transportation conducteur

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndjʊɪt/ n
A means by which something is transmitted canal

condyle /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
prominence on a bone condyle

cone n
anything shaped like a cone cône
solid of revolution cône
photosensitive cell in retina cône
fruit of conifers cône pomme de pin pive
surface of revolution surface conique cône

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
food item bonbon confection

confectioner's cream n
cream used by confectioners crème pâtisserie

confectionery n
business of manufacturing confectionery confiserie
sweet foodstuffs, collectively confiserie sucreries

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
an alliance confédération

confederal adj
of, pertaining to, or being a confederation confédéral

confederate n
a member of a confederacy confédéré confédérée

confederation n
union or alliance of states confédération

conference /ˈkɑːnfəɹəns/ /ˈkɒnfəɹəns/ /ˈkɒnfɹəns/ n
a meeting of people conférence

conferencier n
a person who organizes a conference, or is a leading member of one conférencier conférencière

conferva /kənˈfɜːvə/ n
conferva conferve

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
to acknowledge faith in confesser
to admit to the truth confesser avouer

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
disclosure of one's sins to a priest confession
open admittance confession aveu

confessional n
a small room where confession is performed confessionnal

confessional chair n
chair in a church or chapel confessional

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ n
priest who hears confession confesseur

confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions confetti

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n
information held in secret confidence
quality of trusting confiance
expression or feeling of certainty confiance
self-assurance assurance confiance en soi

confidence interval n
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter intervalle de confiance

confident /ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/ /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj
being very sure of or positive about something confiant assuré sûr

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃl/ adj
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle confidentiel

confidently adv
in a confident manner candidement confidemment

configuration n
relative disposition configuration
arrangement of electrons configuration

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ə/ /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ v
to set up or arrange something configurer

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ n
limit limite

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
to restrict; to keep within bounds confiner

confinement n
state of being confined confinement

confines n
borders or limits of an area confins

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
to assure confirmer

confirmation /kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /kɒnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
Christian ceremony or sacrament confirmation
indicator confirmation
verification confirmation vérification

confiscate v
take possession of by authority confisquer

confiscation n
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation confiscation

confiture n
a preserve or candied fruit confiture

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire conflagration incendie

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
fuse into a single entity amalgamer confondre

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
clash or disagreement conflit
incompatibility conflit incompatibilité

conflict of interest n
conflicting interests in position of trust conflit d'intérêts

confluence /ˈkɒnflʊəns/ n
convergence or combination confluent convergence
point where two rivers or streams meet confluent confluence

confocal adj
Having the same foci confocal

conform /kənˈfɔɹm/ /kənˈfɔːm/ v
to act in accordance with expectations; behave in the manner of others s'aligner

conformable adj
having the same shape conforme

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ n
act of conforming conformité

conformism n
willingness to conform conformisme

conformity n
state of things being similar, or identical conformité

confront /kʌnˈfɹʌnt/ v
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance confronter

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
A conflict between armed forces confrontation
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face confrontation

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
to mistake one thing for another confondre
to mix up; to puzzle; to bewilder confondre

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
chaotic, jumbled or muddled embrouillé confus
embarrassed embarrassé
making no sense; illogical incohérent
unable to think clearly or understand confus embrouillé

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
difficult to understand complexe déroutant déroutante

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
lack of clarity or order confusion désordre
state of being confused; misunderstanding confusion malentendu

conga /ˈkɑŋɡə/ /ˈkɒŋɡə/ n
dance conga

congee /ˈkɑndʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
a type of rice porridge congee

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
friendly sympathique
have the same nature semblable
suitable to one’s needs agréable

congeniality n
quality of being congenial sociabilité

congenital adj
present since birth congénital

congenital insensitivity to pain n
CIP insensibilité congénitale à la douleur

conger eel n
large marine eel congre

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
excess of traffic bouchon embouteillage

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɑməɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒməɹeɪt/ v
combine together conglomérer

conglomeration n
that which consists of many previously separate parts conglomération

congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒʊˌleɪt/ v
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for féliciter

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of congratulating félicitation félicitations

congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
expressing approbation félicitations

congregation /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Roman Congregation congrégation
act of congregating rassemblement
large gathering of people assemblée
religious gathering of people in a place of worship assemblée des fidèles

congress /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹɨs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
conference congrès
legislative body congrès

congressman n
member of congress membre du Congrès

congruence n
number theory, relation indicating two numbers give the same remainder when divided by some number congruence
the quality of agreeing or corresponding congruence

congruent /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹu.n̩t/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.n̩t/ adj
corresponding in character conforme convenable

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
cone-shaped conique
of or relating to a cone conique

conifer n
plant conifère

coniine n
poison conine

conjectural adj
in the nature of a conjecture conjectural

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
unproven statement; guess conjecture
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven conjecture
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis conjecture

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
to guess conjecturer

conjugal /ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses conjugal

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
to inflect (a verb) for each person conjuguer

conjugation /kɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
act of conjugating a verb conjugaison
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs conjugaison
conjugated forms of a verb conjugaison

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
grammar: word used to join words or phrases conjonction
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator conjonction
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth conjonction

conjunctiva n
membrane conjonctive

conjunctive adj
conjoining conjonctif
grammar: relating to a conjunction conjonctif

conjunctively adv
in a conjunctive way conjonctivement

conjunctivitis /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation conjonctivite

conjunctivity n
the state or quality of being conjunctive conjonctivité

conjuncture n
A combination of events or circumstances conjoncture

conjurer n
one who conjures conjurateur invocateur

conk n
in mycology: the shelf- or bracket-shaped fruiting body of a Bracket fungus langue

conk v
slang: to hit cogner

conman n
A confidence trickster arnaqueur escroc

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
to join two or more pieces connecter accoupler

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adj
graph theory: having a path connecting every pair of vertices connexe

connecting rod n
rod that transmits power or motion bielle

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
established communications or transportation link connexion
act of connecting connexion
feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people complicité
point at which two or more things are joined lien rapport connexion
transfer in transport correspondance

connective tissue n
type of tissue tissu conjonctif

connectivity n
state of being connected connectivité connexité

connectomic adj
connectomique

connectomics n
connectomique

connector n
mating pair of devices connecteur

conning tower n
structure of submarine tourelle

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
fit of laughing crise (f.) de fou-rire (m.)

connivance n
(law) the process of conniving or conspiring connivence

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
to cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime conspirer
to plot or scheme conspirer tramer
to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame feindre l'ignorance

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
specialist whose opinion is valued connaisseur

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
suggested or implied meaning connotation

connote /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
to imply, to suggest connoter impliquer
to signify beyond principal meaning connoter désigner impliquer indiquer

conoscopy n
conoscopie

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
defeat in combat conquérir

conqueror n
someone who conquers conquérant conquérante

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy conquête

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ adj
related by birth consanguin

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
a blood relationship consanguinité

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
moral sense conscience

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
thorough, careful, or vigilant consciencieux

conscientious objector n
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles objecteur de conscience

conscientiousness n
state or characteristic of being conscientious conscienciosité

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
alert, awake conscient

consciously adv
in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally consciemment

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
awareness conscience connaissance

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
Draftee appelé conscrit

conscription n
involuntary labor, especially military service conscription

consecrate v
to declare, or otherwise make something holy consacrer

consecration n
action of consecrating consécration

consecutio temporum n
sequence of tenses concordance des temps

consecution n
(logic) relation of consequent to antecedent consécution

consecutive /kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
following, in succession, without interruption consécutif
having some logical sequence consécutif

consecutive interpretation n
type of oral translation interprétation consécutive

consecutively adv
in a consecutive manner consécutivement

consensus n
general agreement consensus

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
voluntary agreement consentement approbation agrément

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
to express willingness consentir agréer approuver

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause conséquence
a result of actions conséquence

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ n
the second half of a hypothetical proposition conséquent

consequently /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
as a result or consequence par conséquent

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
(biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution conservation
A wise use of natural resources défense préservation
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting préservation

conservation law n
physical property remaining constant loi de conservation

conservationist n
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species écologiste défenseur de l'environnement

conservatism n
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement conservatisme

conservative adj
based on pessimistic assumptions prudent
tending to resist change conservateur
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism conservateur

conservative n
Canadian conservative conservateur
political conservative conservateur

conservatoire n
school or educational institution that teaches music académie de musique conservatoire école de musique école supérieure de musique

conservatory n
a greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants serre
school of music or drama conservatoire académie de musique école d'art dramatique école de musique école de théâtre école supérieure de musique

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
conserver

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
assign some quality to considérer estimer
look at attentively considérer observer
take up as an example prendre
think about seriously considérer réfléchir examiner songer
think of doing envisager songer

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
large in amount considérable

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
significantly considérablement largement

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
deliberate circonspect réfléchi
thoughtful attentif attentionné

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
process of considering considération

considering /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ preposition
considering compte tenu de eu égard à vu étant donné

consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ n
The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered consignataire destinataire

consignment n
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent envoi consignation

consignor n
person who sends a consignment to a consignee expéditeur

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
to be composed (of) consister composer

consist in v
have the thing mentioned as only or most important part consister

consistence /kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ /kənˈsɪstəns/ n
for non-physical things cohérence
physical quality consistance

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
degree of viscosity of something consistance

consistent /kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/ /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
compatible, accordant conforme
not logically contradictory cohérent
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature constant

consolable adj
able or likely to be consoled consolable

consolation /ˌkɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
act of consoling consolation consoler

consolation goal n
but pour l'honneur

consolation prize n
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win prix de consolation

consolatory /kənˈsoʊl.ə.tɔɹ.i/ /kənˈsɒl.ət.(ə)ɹ.i/ adj
which consoles consolatif consolatoire

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
video games: device dedicated to playing video games console console de jeu

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ v
to comfort consoler

consoler n
one who gives consolation consolateur

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
to make stronger or more solid consolider

consolidation n
the act or process of consolidating consolidation

consommé n
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock consommé

consonance n
music harmony; agreement consonance
the repetition of consonant sounds consonance

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
Characterized by harmony or agreement consonant

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
letter consonne
sound consonne

consonant stem n
consonne radicale

consonantal /ˈkɒn.sə.nʌnt.əl/ [ˈkʰɑn.sə.nən(ɾ).əɫ] adj
of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant consonantique

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
husband, wife, companion or partner consort
spouse of a monarch consort
ship accompanying another navire d'accompagnement

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
association or combination of businesses consortium

conspecific adj
relating to the same species conspécifique

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive qui attire l'attention
obvious or easy to notice remarquable qui se [[remarque]] [[aisément]] visible voyant

conspicuously adv
in a conspicuous manner ostensiblement

conspiracism n
complotisme conspirationnisme

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
act of working in secret to obtain some goal conspiration complot
an agreement to break the law association de malfaiteurs criminalité en bande organisée délinquance en bande organisée

conspiracy theory /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
hypothetical speculation théorie du complot

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
person who is part of a conspiracy conspirateur conspiratrice

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators conspiratoire

constable /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ n
elected head of a parish connétable
officer of a noble court connétable
police officer rank constable

constancy n
The quality of being constant constance

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
unchanged through time constant
consistently recurring over time constant
steady constant

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
identifier that is bound to an invariant value constante
science: property that does not change constante

constant function n
class of function fonction constante

constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
in a constant manner constamment
in an invariable manner constamment
recurring regularly constamment en boucle

constellate v
fit, adorn with constellations consteller

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions constellation
formation of stars perceived as figure constellation
image associated with a group of stars constellation
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment constellation

consternate v
cause consternation consterner

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay consternation accablement prostration sidération

constipate v
to cause constipation in constiper

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ adj
unable to defecate constipé

constipation n
state of bowels constipation

constituency n
district represented by one or more elected officials|electoral district circonscription électorale circonscription

constituent adj
authorized to make a constitution constituant

constituent n
part, or component of a whole composant
resident of a place represented by an elected official électeur administré commettant

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
to make up; to compose; to form constituer

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions constitution
legal document describing such a formal system constitution
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup constitution
general health of a person constitution

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
conforming to the constitution constitutionnel constitutionnelle
relating to the constitution constitutionnel constitutionnelle

constitutional court n
court dealing with constitutional law or issues cour constitutionnelle

constitutional law n
area of law droit constitutionnel

constitutional monarchy n
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution monarchie constitutionnelle

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
Belief in government under a written constitution. constitutionnalisme

constitutionality n
(law) The status of being constitutional constitutionnalité

constitutionalization n
constitutionnalisation

constitutionalize v
constitutionaliser

constitutive adj
very important ; essential constitutif

constrain v
to force; to compel; to oblige astreindre confiner contraindre

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ n
something that constrains contrainte
mathematics: condition to a solution contrainte

construal /kənˈstɹuːəl/ n
act of interpreting interprétation

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ n
segment of DNA created artificially construction
something constructed from parts construction

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
build or form by assembling parts construire
draw (a geometric figure) construire

constructed language n
an artificially created language langue construite idéolangue

constructible adj
capable of being constructed constructible
suitable for constructing a building constructible

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
process of constructing construction

construction worker n
employee working at a construction site ouvrier du bâtiment ouvrière du bâtiment

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
carefully considered and meant to be helpful constructif
relating to or causing construction constructif
imputed by law implicite

constructivism n
movement in modern art constructivisme

constructor n
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects constructeur

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ v
to interpret or explain the meaning of something comprendre expliquer

consubstantiality n
The quality of being consubstantial consubstantialité

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
official who protects the interests of citizens consul
either of the two highest-ranking officials of the Roman republic consul

consul general n
consular officer who heads a consulate general consul général

consular adj
pertaining to a consul consulaire

consularly adv
consulairement

consulate lang=en n
the residency of a consul consulat
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy consulat

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
deliberate together concerter
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of consulter
ask advice consulter

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n
person or party that is consulted consultant consultante

consultation /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n
act of consulting consultation

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/ v
to destroy completely consumer
to use consommer
to eat consommer

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
person purchasing goods consommateur

consumer price index n
statistical estimate of the level of prices indice des prix à la consommation

consumerism n
economic theory consumérisme

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
complete, perfect, absolute consommé

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse consommer
to bring something to completion consommer

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
the act of consuming something consommation consommer consumer
the amount consumed consommation

consumptive adj
relating to pulmonary tuberculosis tuberculeuse tuberculeux

consumptive n
person with pulmonary tuberculosis tuberculeuse tuberculeux

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
lentille
an act of touching physically contact
an establishment of communication contact
electrical: a device designed for repetitive connections contact
someone with whom one is in communication contact connaissance

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
establish communication with contacter
touch physically toucher

contact details n
information on how to contact a person coordonnées

contact juggling n
The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning jonglerie de contact

contact lens n
thin lens placed directly on the eye lentille de contact

contagion n
transmission of a contagious disease contagion

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
of a disease, easily transmitted to others contagieux
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others contagieux
capable of spreading a disease contagieux

contagiousness n
state or condition of being contagious contagiosité

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
To hold inside contenir
To include as a part contenir
To limit through restraint contenir
contenir

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods conteneur container
abstract data type conteneur
someone who contains; something that contains conteneur
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported récipient contenant

container ship n
cargo vessel porte-conteneurs

containerization n
the act of containerizing conteneurisation

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
To introduce impurities or foreign matter contaminer salir

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
The act or process of contaminating contamination

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təm.ˌpleɪt/ v
think about something in a concentrated manner contempler envisager étudier

contemplation /ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study contemplation

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
existing or created in the same period of time contemporain

contemporary adj
from the same time period contemporain
modern contemporain

contemporary n
someone living at the same time contemporain

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
a feeling or attitude mépris
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority outrage

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
deserving contempt méprisable

contemptuous /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/ adj
showing contempt dédaigneux méprisant

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
someone who competes concurrent rival

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
satisfied content contente

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
that which is contained contenu
subject matter contenu
the amount of material contained contenu
mathematics: space contained by a polytope contenu

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ v
satisfy satisfaire

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
contest, strife, struggle discorde dispute litige

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
given to struggling bagarreur agressif batailleur belliqueux chamailleur combatif
marked by controversy controversé

contentment /kənˈtɛntmənt/ n
state or degree of being contented contentement

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
that which is contained contenu

conterminous /kɒnˈtəː.mɪ.nəs/ /kənˈtɝ.mɪ.nəs/ adj
adjoining limitrophe

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
compétition concours

contestable adj
that which can be contested contestable

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
text in which a word appears contexte
circumstances or settings contexte

context-sensitive adj
sensitive to context; exhibiting different behaviour depending on a task or situation contextuel

contextual adj
depending on context contextuel

contextualize v
place in a context contextualiser

contiguity /kɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
state in which objects are physically touching contiguïté

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
adjacent, neighboring voisin adjacent contigu
connected, touching, abutting contigu
connecting without a break attenant contigu continu

contiguous United States pn
of or relating to a continent or continents États-Unis contigus

continent /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
each of main land-masses on earth's surface continent

continental adj
of or relating to a continent or continents continental continentale

continental United States pn
of or relating to a continent or continents États-Unis continentaux

continental drift n
continental drift dérive des continents

continental shelf n
the area of sea around a land mass plateau continental

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
quality of being contingent; unpredictability contingence éventualité

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
possible, liable, incidental, casual contingent hypothétique éventuel

continuance n
The action of continuing continuation

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act or state of continuing continuation

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
transitive: proceed continuer
intransitive: resume continuer

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
uninterrupted continu

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
lack of interruption continuité
notion in mathematics continuité

continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/ adj
in mathematical analysis continu
without break, cessation, or interruption in space continu
in grammar continu
without break, cessation, or interruption in time continu continuel

continuous function n
function from one topological space to another fonction continue
function whose value changes only slightly when its input changes slightly fonction continue

continuously adv
without pause continuellement

continuously variable transmission n
form of transmission boite de vitesses à variation continue

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
continuous extent continuum
continuous series or whole continuum

contoid /ˈkɒntɔɪd/ n
phonetic consonant contoïde

contort v
To twist in a violent manner se contorsionner

contortion n
a form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body contorsion

contortionist n
acrobat contorsionniste

contour /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ n
line on a map or chart ligne de niveau
outline, boundary or border contour

contour line n
line on a map isobathe

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods contrebande

contrabassoon n
contrabassoon contrebasson

contraception n
use of a device or procedure contraception

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ adj
that acts to prevent conception contraceptif

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented contraceptif

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
agreement that is legally binding contrat
job governed by a specific agreement contrat

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ v
gain or acquire (an illness) contracter
intransitive: draw together; shorten; lessen recroqueviller rétracter

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
economics: period of economic decline or negative growth contraction
reversible reduction in size contraction

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings entrepreneur
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects sous-traitant

contracture n
abnormal contraction of a muscle contracture

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
deny the truth of statements made by (a person) contredire
deny the truth of (a statement or statements) contredire

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
statement that contradicts itself contradiction
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements contradiction
act of contradicting contradiction
proposition that is false for all values of its variables contradiction

contradiction in terms n
expression in which components contradict one another contradiction

contradictorily adv
in a contradictory manner contradictoirement

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
that contradicts something contradictoire
that is itself a contradiction contradictoire

contrail n
artificial cloud from jet aircraft traînée blanche traînée de condensation traînée de vapeur

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
factor or symptom contre-indication contrindication

contralto n
the lowest female voice contralto

contraposition n
logical statement contraposition contraposée

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
complicated and precarious machine bidule machin

contrarily adv
in a contrary manner au contraire

contrarious adj
persons contraire

contrary /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ n
the opposite contraire contrepied

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
difference between two objects, people or concepts contraste
control on a television, etc contraste
degree of this difference contraste
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable contraste

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between contraster

contrast ratio n
ratio of luminances of white and black rapport de contraste

contravariance n
reversal of the order of data types acted upon by an operator contravariance

contravariant adj
relating to contravariance contravariant
which reverses composition contravariant

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ n
an unforeseen or embarrassing event contretemps

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈkɒnt(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ v
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole contribuer

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
an amount of money given toward something contribution contribution financière
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole contribution
the act of contributing contribution

contributor n
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause contributeur
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc contributeur soumissionnaire

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ adj
sincerely penitent contrit

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ n
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse contrition

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task appareil dispositif

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot combiner
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation inventer

contrived /kənˈtɹʌɪvd/ adj
unnatural, forced affecté artificiel feint forcé

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
authority maîtrise contrôle
in an experiment de contrôle groupe témoin
machine commandes

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of contrôler

control engineering n
ingénierie de contrôle

control group n
group of test subjects left untreated témoins

control tower n
airport control tower tour de contrôle

controllability n
quality of being controllable contrôlabilité

controllable adj
able to be controlled contrôlable

controlled /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/ /kənˈtɹəʊld/ adj
resulting from a comparison contrôlé

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
person who controls something contrôleur contrôleuse

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
arousing controversy controversé polémique

controversialist n
one who regularly engages in public controversies controversiste

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
debate, discussion of opposing opinions controverse polémique

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
disobedience, resistance to authority contumace désobéissance

contumelious /ˌkɑn.tʊˈmiː.li.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/ adj
rudely contemptuous; showing contumely contempteur dédaigneux insolent irrespectueux méprisant

contusion n
wound in which the skin is not broken contusion ecchymose sang extravasé

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
difficult choice or decision dilemme
difficult question or riddle casse-tête problème énigme

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl agglomération conurbation

convallamarin n
convallamarine

convallarin n
convallarine

convector n
space heater convecteur

convenience /kənˈviːnɪəns/ v
anything that makes for an easier life commodité avantage
quality of being suitable, useful or convenient convenance

convenience store n
a small retail store dépanneur night shop paki épicerie épicerie de quartier

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːnɪənt/ adj
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient commode

conveniently adv
in a convenient manner commodément à pic à point

convent /kɒn.vɛnt/ n
religious community of especially nuns couvent

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
meeting or a gathering convention
agreement, contract or pact convention
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour convention

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl/ adj
ordinary, commonplace conventionnel
following an accepted principle conventionnel

conventional warfare n
waging of war in a manner which does not use nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons guerre conventionnelle
waging of war in set military battles guerre classique guerre conventionnelle

conventional weapon n
weapon of warfare which is not nuclear, chemical, or biological in nature arme conventionnelle

conventional weaponry n
destructive implements of warfare which are not nuclear, chemical, or biological in nature armement conventionnel

conventional wisdom n
a belief that is widely accepted sagesse populaire

conventionalism n
Adherence to social conventions conventionnalisme

converge v
to have a limit converger
to approach each other converger

conversation /ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people conversation

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ n
opposite inverse opposé
proposition of the specific form réciproque

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
to engage in conversation converser

conversely adv
with reversed relationship inversement

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɝt/ /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ n
person in favour of something he or she previously opposed or disliked reconverti
person who has converted religion reconverti

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɝt/ /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ v
transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product convertir
change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another convertir
exchange for (something) of equal value convertir
express (a quantity) in alternative units convertir
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief convertir

converter n
a person or thing that converts convertisseur

convertible adj
able to be converted convertible

convertible n
car whose roof can be removed or folded cabriolet décapotable

convertible mark n
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina mark convertible

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle convexe

convex hull n
convex set of points enveloppe convexe

convexity n
state of being convex convexité

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
to carry transporter
to communicate communiquer véhiculer

conveyancing /kənˈveɪənsɪŋ/ n
legal process cession des droits immobiliers

conveyor /kənˈveɪə/ /kənˈveɪɚ/ n
A person that conveys, transports or delivers convoyeur
Anything that conveys, transports or delivers convoyeur

conveyor belt n
continuous band moved to transport objects bande transporteuse

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ n
person convicted of a crime criminel détenu
person deported to a penal colony bagnard

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
to find guilty reconnaître coupable

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something convaincre

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
effective as proof or evidence convaincant probant

convoluted /ˈkɑːnvəˌluːtəd/ adj
complex alambiqué compliqué
having numerous overlapping coils convoluté

convolvulus n
plants of the genus Convolvulus convolvulus

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels convoi
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort convoi

convulse v
to violently shake convulser

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ n
intense muscular contraction convulsion

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon roucoulement

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
to make a soft murmuring sound roucouler

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
a person who prepares food for a living cuisinier chef

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
to become ready for eating cuire
to prepare (food) for eating cuisiner cuire
to prepare food cuisiner

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
book of cooking recipes livre de cuisine

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
of food, that has been prepared by cooking cuit

cookery /ˈkʊkəɹi/ n
art and practice of preparing food for consumption cuisine

cookie /ˈkʊki/ n
biscuit
sweet baked good (as in the previous sense) which has chocolate chips, fruit, nuts etc. baked into it cookie

cookie cutter n
a device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking emporte-pièce

cookiecutter shark n
Isistius brasiliensis squalelet féroce

cooking /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/ n
the process of preparing food by using heat cuisine

cooking apple n
apple primarily used for making pies, crumbles or sauces pomme à cuire pomme à étuver

cooking oil n
purified fat huile de cuisson

cooking pot n
any cooking vessel marmite

cool /kuːl/ adj
colloquial: all right, acceptable cool
colloquial: in fashion cool
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others chouette
having a slightly low temperature frais

cool /kuːl/ n
calm temperament calme sang-froid
moderate temperature frais

cool /kuːl/ v
to make colder (literally) rafraichir refroidir

cool down v
to become cooler (temperature) refroidir
to make something cooler refroidir
to become less agitated calmer
to make less agitated calmer

cool one's heels v
to wait impatiently or restlessly faire le poireau poireauter

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping glacière

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
unskilled Asian worker coolie

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ n
refrigeration refroidissement
decrease in temperature refroidissement

cooling tower n
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation tour de refroissement

coolness n
the state of being cool, chilly frais

coop /kuːp/ n
enclosure for birds poulailler

coop up v
to confine claustrer enfermer mettre en cage

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
craftsman tonnelier

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
to work together coopérer collaborer

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
act of cooperating or being cooperative coopération

cooperative n
type of company coopérative

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ n
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․ coordonnée

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
to synchronize coordonner
to match coordonner

coordinate system n
method of representing points in a space système de coordonnées

coordinating conjunction n
type of conjunction conjonction de coordination

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect coordination
The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound coordination
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully coordination

coordinator n
One who coordinates coordinateur coordinatrice coordonnateur coordonnatrice

coot /kuːt/ n
bird foulque

cootchie-cootchie-coo interjection
said when tickling guili-guili

cootie catcher n
origami shape with hidden messages in the folds coincoin

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
police officer flic keuf poulet police

cop out v
to avoid or shirk se défiler

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ adj
fine, excellent, going just right, swell extra génial super

copal /ˈkoʊpəl/ /ˈkəʊp(ə)l/ n
tree resin copal

cope /kəʊp/ n
any covering chape
ceremonial cloak chape
top part of a sand casting mold chape

cope /kəʊp/ v
to deal effectively with something difficult débrouiller faire face

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
chemical element copernicium

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ n
machine copieur
person copiste

copilot n
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft copilote

coping saw n
a saw for cutting wood into curved shapes scie à chantourner

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
geometry: within the same plane coplanaire

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ adj
having the colour/color of copper cuivré

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
colour/color of copper cuivré
id=Q753|chemical element cuivre
slang: a policeman flic keuf poulaga poulet

copper shark n
Carcharhinus brachyurus requin cuivre

coppersmith n
a person who forges things out of copper dinandier chaudronnier

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
grove of small growth boqueteau taillis

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ v
sprout from the stump rejeter de souche

copra n
dried kernel of coconut coprah

coprime adj
(of two or more positive integers) having no factors in common premiers entre eux

coprocessor n
an additional microprocessor coprocesseur

coproducer n
coproducer coproducteur

coproduction n
coproduction coproduction

coprolalia n
uncontrolled use of obscenity coprolalie

coprolite /ˈkɒpɹə(ʊ)lʌɪt/ n
fossilized excrement coprolithe

coprophagy n
the eating of feces coprophagie

coprophilia n
marked interest in excrement; the use of feces for sexual excitement coprophilie

cops /kɒps/ n
law enforcement bœufs cakes chiens cognes vaches vandames

copse /kɒps/ n
thicket of small trees or shrubs boqueteau taillis

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
grammar: linking kind of word copule verbe copule

copulate /ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ v
to engage in sexual intercourse coïter

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
printed edition of a book or magazine exemplaire copie
result of copying; an identical duplication copie
imitation of inferior quality copie
result of gene or chromosomal duplication copie
text of a newspaper article copie

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
imitate imiter copier
produce something identical copier
place a copy in memory copier
radio term recevoir

copy and paste v
to copy and paste copier-coller

copy edit v
prepare material for publishing corriger

copy editor n
editor who prepares text for publication correcteur lecteur-correcteur réviseur

copy-paste n
action of duplicating by copying and later pasting copié-collé
material incorporated into another work with minimal or no changes copié-collé

copyable adj
able to be copied copiable

copycat n
one who imitates others' work without adding ingenuity copieur copycat faussaire imitateur

copyleft n
philosophy copyleft gauche d'auteur

copypasta /ˈkɒpipeɪstə/ n
a block of text which has been copied and pasted from somewhere else copié-collé

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
right to publish droit d'auteur copyright

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
person who writes advertising copy concepteur-rédacteur rédacteur

coquetry /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ /ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ n
affectation of amorous tenderness coquetterie coquetisme

coquette /koʊˈkɛt/ /kɒˈkɛt/ n
flirtatious woman allumeuse coquette

coquettish adj
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious coquette coquet

coquina /kɑˈkinə/ /kɒˈkiːnə/ n
soft form of limestone coquina

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
woodwind instrument cor anglais

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
substance corail
colony corail

coral island n
coral island ile corallienne île corallienne

coral reef n
mound or hummock of coral récif corallien

coral snake n
snake serpent corail

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
length of twisted strands corde
unit of measurement for firewood corde

cordage /ˈkɔːdɪdʒ/ n
set of ropes and cords cordage

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ n
concentrated drink sirop

cordially /ˈkɔɹdʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
in a friendly manner cordialement

cordierite n
a cyclosilicate cordiérite

cordocentesis n
(surgery, countable) one instance of that procedure cordocentèse
(surgery, uncountable) removal of blood from a umbilical cord in utero for testing cordocentèse

cordon /kɔː(ɹ)dən/ v
to form a cordon around an area boucler

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ n
heavy fabric with vertical ribs velours côtelé

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
center or inner part centre cœur
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds trognon cœur noyau
heart of a thing cœur
most important part of a thing cœur
one of severals parts in a computer processor cœur

coregency n
monarchical position (such as king, queen, emperor or empress) held by two persons when normally held by only one corégence

coregent n
joint ruler or regent corégent

coreopsis n
any of several composite herbs, of genus Coreopsis, typically with bright yellow flowers coréopsis

coresidence n
living together corésidence

corgi /ˈkɔɹɡi/ /ˈkɔːɡi/ n
breed of dog corgi

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
Coriandrum sativum plant coriandre
dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum plant coriandre graine de coriandre

cork /kɔɹk/ n
angling float bouchon
bark of the cork oak liège
bottle stopper bouchon liège
aerialist corkscrew maneuver cork

cork oak n
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber chêne-liège liège

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork tire-bouchon

corky adj
of wine, contaminated by cork bouchonné

corm n
underground stem of a plant corme

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
seabird cormoran

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
type of callus cor

corn dog n
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried pogo saucisse sur bâtonnet

corn flakes n
breakfast cereal flocons de maïs

corn poppy n
Papaver rhoeas coquelicot

corn salad n
a plant mâche doucette

corn snake n
a species of rat snake serpent des blés

corncob /ˈkɔɹnkɒb/ /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ [ˈkɔɹnkɑb] n
core of an ear of corn épi

corncockle n
plant of the genus Agrostemma nielle

corncrake n
the bird Crex crex râle des genêts

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
layer forming the front of the eye cornée

corned beef n
smoke-cured and salted beef corned-beef

cornein n
cornéine

cornel n
fruit cornouille
tree cornouiller

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
space in the angle between converging lines or walls coin
intersection of two streets coin
secret or secluded place coin

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
automotive: to handle while turning manœuvrer
automotive: to turn a corner tourner
business: to get sufficient command of a stock or commodity to be able to manipulate prices cornériser
to drive into a corner rencogner
to trap in a difficult position acculer piéger

corner kick n
in soccer coup de pied de coin corner

cornerstone n
that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central pierre angulaire pierre d'angle

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cornet
pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream cornet
piece of paper twisted to make a container cornet
musical instrument cornet cornet à pistons
military officer cornette

cornetist n
cornettiste

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
wind instrument cornet à bouquin

cornfield n
a field of corn champ de blé

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
Centaurea cyanus bleuet centaurée bleuet

cornice n
horizontal architectural element corniche

cornrow n
braided hair close to the scalp tresse africaine

cornstarch n
very fine starch powder maïzena

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink corne d'abondance

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
excessively sentimental dégoulinant kitsch sirupeux
insipid or trite banal

corolla n
whorl of a flower corolle

corollarily adv
corollairement

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
proposition which follows easily corollaire corolaire

corona n
of a star couronne

coronach /kɒɹənək/ n
dirge, lamentation coronach

coronal /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
produced with tip or blade of tongue coronal

coronal /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue coronale

coronal mass ejection n
coronal mass ejection éjection de masse coronale

coronary sinus n
large collection of veins in the heart wall sinus coronaire

coronary thrombosis n
thrombosis of a coronary artery thrombose coronaire

coronation /ˈkɒɹəneɪʃən/ n
the act or solemnity of crowning couronnement

coronavirus /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvʌɪɹəs/ n
virus coronavirus

coronene n
coronène

coroner /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ n
who presides over an inquest coroner médecin légiste

coronet n
ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and leg couronne

corporal /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
military rank caporal
ecclesiastical: cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed corporal

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body châtiment corporel

corporate /ˈkɔɹpəɹət/ /ˈkɔːp(ə)ɹət/ adj
of, or relating to a corporation corporatif

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
company corporation société

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ n
battlefield formation corps

corpse /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ps/ n
dead body cadavre corps

corpulence n
state or characteristic of being corpulent corpulence

corpulent adj
large in body; fat corpulent

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
linguistics: collection of writings corpus

corpus callosum n
Band of nerves connecting hemispheres corps calleux mésolobe

corpuscle /ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ n
A minute particle corpuscule

corral /kəˈɹæl/ n
enclosure for livestock corral

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
free from error correct

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
To make something that was not valid become right corriger

correcting fluid n
liquid used to cover a mistake correcteur liquide

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
act of correcting correction
punishment correction
amount or quantity added or subtracted so as to correct correction
substitution for an error or mistake correction rectification

correction fluid n
fluid for masking textual errors blanco tipex

corrective adj
pertaining to correction correcteur

correctly adv
in a correct manner correctement

correctness n
conformity to the truth or to fact véracité
freedom from error conformité, exactitude

correlate /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
To be related by a correlation corréler

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
measure of relationship corrélation

correspond v
To exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time correspondre
To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc correspondre

correspondence /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/ n
newspaper or news stories generally correspondance chronique
postal or other written communications correspondance
agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome correspondance
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters correspondance

corresponding adj
that have a similar relationship correspondant

correspondingly adv
in a corresponding manner conformément

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
airspace couloir aérien
narrow hall or passage corridor couloir
tract of land corridor couloir

corrie /kɒɹi/ n
geographical feature of glaciation cirque

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
error that is to be corrected in a printed work coquille erratum

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
To confirm or support with additional evidence corroborer

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ v
to eat away rouiller éroder
to have corrosive action corroder

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
Erosion by chemical action corrosion
The act of corroding corrosion

corrugated adj
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows ondulé

corrugated iron n
building material tôle ondulée

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
in a depraved state corrompu dévoyé

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
to change from good to bad corrompre

corrupted adj
Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved corrompu

corruptible adj
bribable, that can be bought corruptible

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corruption
bribing corruption

corsac fox n
Vulpes corsac renard corsac

corsage /kɔːˈsɑːʒ/ n
bodice of a woman's dress corsage
small bouquet of flowers petit bouquet

corsair /ˈkɔːsɛː/ n
pirate ship or privateer corsaire
privateersman or pirate corsaire pirate

corselet /ˈkɔːslət/ n
underwear combiné

corseque n
pole weapon corsèque

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
woman's garment corset

cortege /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/ n
a ceremonial procession cortège

cortex /ˈkɔɹtɛks/ /ˈkɔːtɛks/ n
outer layer of an internal organ or body structure cortex
tissue of a stem or root cortex

cortisol n
the steroid hormone hydrocortisone cortisol

cortisone n
corticosteroid hormone cortisone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
mineral corindon

coruscation n
sudden display of brilliance coruscation fulgurance

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ n
unpaid labor required by a feudal lord corvée

corvette n
modern warship corvette
warship of 17th-18th century corvette

corvid /ˈkɔɹvɪd/ n
member of Corvidae corvidé

corvine adj
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of crows or ravens corvide

coryza /kəˈɹɑɪ̯.zə/ n
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity coryza

cosecant n
reciprocal of the sine function cosécante

cosign /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ v
to sign a document jointly with another person cosigner

cosignatory n
any of several people who sign a document together cosignataire

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
trigonometric function cosinus

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ n
any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin cosmétique cosmétiques

cosmetic surgeon n
performer of cosmetic surgery chirurgien cosmétique chirurgien esthéticien chirurgien esthétique chirurgienne cosmétique chirurgienne esthéticienne chirurgienne esthétique

cosmetic surgery n
surgery to improve appearance chirurgie cosmétique chirurgie esthétique

cosmetics n
preparations to change or enhance the beauty cosmétique
study of such products cosmétique

cosmetologist n
beautician esthéticien esthéticienne visagiste

cosmic adj
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe cosmique

cosmic ray n
cosmic radiation rayon cosmique
energetic particle rayon cosmique

cosmodicy n
a justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe cosmodicée

cosmodrome n
a site for launching spacecraft base de lancement cosmodrome

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
the study of the origin of the universe cosmogonie

cosmologist n
person who studies cosmology cosmologiste cosmologue

cosmology n
study of the physical universe cosmologie

cosmonaut n
cosmonaute

cosmopolitanism /ˌkɑzməˈpɑlɪtənɪzm̩/ n
idea that all humanity belongs to a single community cosmopolitisme

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ adj
cosmopolitan person cosmopolite

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
the universe cosmos

cosplay /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ n
subculture centered on dressing as characters cosplay costumade

cosplay /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ v
to costume oneself as a character cosplayer costumader

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
to treat like a pet chouchouter choyer dorloter gâter

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
amount of money, time, etc. coût frais
negative consequence or loss coût

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
To cause something to be lost couter coûter
to incur a charge, a price coûter couter

cost a pretty penny v
to be expensive coûter bonbon coûter la peau des couilles coûter la peau des fesses coûter la peau du cul coûter la peau du dos coûter les yeux de la tête

cost of living n
average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life coût de la vie

cost-effective adj
return of benefit justifying an investment rentable

costly adj
expensive coûteux lourd

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
disguise costume déguisement
dress of a particular country, period or people costume
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion costume

costumier n
person who supplies or designs costumes costumier costumière

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
affording comfort and warmth douillet douillette

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kʰat̚] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] n
bed for children huche lit de bébé
portable or temporary bed lit de camp

cot death n
unexplained death of a baby, usually while sleeping mort subite du nourrisson

cotangent n
trigonometric function cotangente

cotehardie n
14th-century garment cotte-hardie

coterie /ˈkoʊɾəɹi/ /ˈkəʊtəɹi/ n
circle of associates coterie
clan of prairie dogs coterie

cotidal adj
relating to locations where tides occur at the same time of the day cotidal

cottage /ˈkɑtədʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ n
A small house; a cot; a hut cottage

cottage cheese n
cheese curd product fromage blanc faisselle fromage frais

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
fabric cotonnade coton
plant coton
fiber coton

cotton swab n
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod coton-tige bâtonnet ouaté coton tige

cotton wool n
absorbent cotton ouate coton hydrophile

cotton-wool v
cover with, or in, cotton wool ouater

cotyledon /kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtl̩ˈiːdn̩/ n
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant cotylédon

coua n
bird of the genus Coua coua

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
furniture for seating of more than one person canapé sofa

couch /kaʊtʃ/ v
lie down (on a couch) s'allonger
phrase in a particular style formuler rédiger

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹɑːs/ n
species of grass chiendent

couch potato n
person avachi légume pantouflard

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
Puma concolor puma cougar lion des montagnes
slang: older woman who seeks younger men cougar

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ n
expulsion of air from the lungs toux
condition that causes one to cough toux

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ v
make a noise like a cough tousser
push air from the lungs tousser toux

cough syrup n
liquid used to ease a sore throat sirop antitussif sirop contre la toux

cough up v
to expel by coughing cracher
to pay money cracher lâcher

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
said to ask for a menu apportez-moi la carte, s'il vous plaît apportez-nous la carte, s'il vous plaît

coulomb /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
unit of electrical charge coulomb

coumarin /ˈkuːməɹɪn/ n
aromatic compound coumarine

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
committee that leads or governs conseil

councillor n
member of a city council conseiller municipal

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
advice conseil expertise
consultation conseil
deliberate purpose conseil plan projet

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ v
to give advice, especially professional advice conseiller
to recommend conseiller

counselor n
professional who counsels people conseiller conseillère

count /kaʊnt/ n
a charge of misconduct chef d'accusation chef d’inculpation
a countdown compte à rebours décompte
the act of counting compte décompte
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set compte nombre
ruler of a county (m) comte

count /kaʊnt/ v
to enumerate or determine number compter
to be of significance; to matter compter

count angels on pinheads v
to spend time on fruitless intellectual matters discuter du sexe des anges

count down v
announce the passage of time décompter
await a precisely timed expected event décompter

count noun n
noun used to refer to things that can be counted nom dénombrable nom comptable

count on v
rely upon, trust, or expect compter sur

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
capable of being counted, having a quantity dénombrable
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article dénombrable
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers dénombrable

countable set n
set that is countable ensemble dénombrable

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
a count backward to the time of some event compte à rebours décompte
a radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week hit-parade top 50

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ n
face visage

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ adv
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction contre

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
one who counts compteur
object used in counting compteur
table or board on which business is transacted guichet comptoir

counter- prefix
in opposition to contre-

counter-attack n
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents contrattaque contre-attaque contre-offensive controffensive

counter-attack v
attack in response to an attack by opponents contrattaquer contre-attaquer

counter-offensive n
attack made in response to a previous offensive contre-offensive

counter-terrorism n
measures intended to combat or reduce terrorist activities contreterrorisme

counterargument n
an argument that is opposed to another argument contre-argument

counterbalance v
to apply weight in order to balance contrebalancer

counterculture n
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture contreculture

countercurrent n
Current that flows against the prevailing one contre-courant

counterespionage n
activities to prevent spying contre-espionnage

counterexample n
instance of the falsity contrexemple

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
contrary to the facts contrefactuel

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine contrefait
unauthentic contrefait

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
fake contrefaçon

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
To produce something that appears to be official or valid contrefaire

counterfeiter n
a person who counterfeits faux-monnayeur contrefacteur

counterintuitive adj
contrary to intuition or common sense contre-intuitif

countermeasure n
action contre-mesure

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another contre-partie
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics homologue

counterpower n
contre-pouvoir

counterquestion n
question that serves as a reply contre-question

counterrevolutionary adj
in opposition to a revolution contre-révolutionnaire

counterrevolutionary n
person who opposes a revolution contre-révolutionnaire

countersign v
add a second signature contresigner

countersignature n
a signature made to confirm or endorse another contresignature

countersteer v
steer a vehicle in the opposite direction contre-braquer

countersteering n
contre-braquage

countersubject n
countersubject contre-sujet

countersurveillance n
the art of evading surveillance contre-surveillance

countertenor n
a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part contreténor
adult male singer contreténor contre-ténor

counterterrorist adj
intended to combat terrorism contreterroriste

counterweight n
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something contrepoids

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
wife of a count or earl comtesse

counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ n
act of making a count comptage décompte

counting rhyme n
children's rhyme comptine

counting rod n
baguette à calculer

countless adj
too many to count, innumerable incalculable innombrable

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
nation state pays contrée
region of land pays contrée
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city campagne

country bumpkin n
unsophisticated person from a rural area péquenaud

country club n
private club in a rural area country club

country code n
code representing a specific country or area code de pays code pays

country house n
residence maison de campagne

country wine n
vin de pays

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
country dweller campagnard campagnarde
somebody from a certain country citoyen citoyenne habitant habitante
somebody from one's own country compatriote

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
a rural area, or the rural part of a larger area campagne
a rural landscape campagne

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
administrative region of various countries département
land ruled by a count or countess comté

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
sudden overthrow of a government coup d'État

coup de grâce /ku də ɡɹɑs/ /ku də ɡɹɑː/ n
final blow coup de grâce

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
a small number of [[deux ou trois]]... quelques
two forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, thus creating the turning effect of a torque or moment couple
two of the same kind considered together paire couple
two partners couple paire époux

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
to join together coupler

couplet lang=en n
in poetry, a pair of lines with rhyming end words couplet

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ n
(computing) degree of reliance between two program modules dépendance

coupon /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ n
certificate of interest due coupon
section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement bon

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
quality of a confident character courage
ability to do frightening things courage

courgette /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
a small marrow/squash courgette zucchini

courier /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
person who delivers messages coursier messager

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
itinerary of a race parcours
learning program cours
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel cours
sports: trajectory of a ball etc. trajectoire
stage of a meal plat

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ v
Flow parcourir

course credit n
unit for measuring academic studies crédit

course of action n
set of intended actions marche à suivre

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority cour
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign cour
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary cour
enclosed space; a courtyard cour
attention directed to a person in power cour
persons officially assembled under authority of law cour tribunal
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games court court de tennis
tribunal established for the administration of justice tribunal cour
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered tribunal cour

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
to attempt to win over courtiser faire la cour

court bouillon n
seasoned liquid court-bouillon

court jester n
person who amused a medieval court bouffon fou fou du roi

court martial n
court cour martiale

court of cassation n
the highest court of appeal Cour de cassation

court of law n
court presided over by a judge tribunal cour de la justice

court order n
a written command issued by a judge ordonnance judiciaire

court shoe n
shoe with no fastening and a low-cut front escarpin

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
showing regard for others poli courtois

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
high-status prostitute courtisane

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence indulgence
polite behavior courtoisie
polite gesture or remark politesse

courthouse n
public building housing courts of law palais de justice tribunal

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
attendant at a royal court courtisan femme de la cour

courtly love n
amour courtois

courtship n
act of wooing in love cour

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
unroofed walled area cour

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
pasta of North African origin couscous

couscoussier n
couscoussier

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
nephew or niece of a parent cousin cousine

cousin-in-law n
cousin of one's husband beau-cousin cousin politique
husband of one's cousin beau-cousin cousin politique
cousin of one's wife belle-cousine cousine politique
wife of one's cousin belle-cousine cousine politique

cousinship n
state of being cousins cousinage

couth /kuːθ/ adj
cultured, refined raffiné sophistiqué

couth /kuːθ/ n
social grace, sophistication raffinement sophistication

couturier n
a person who designs haute couture couturier couturière

couverture n
chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets chocolat de couverture

covariance n
statistical measure covariance
object-oriented programming covariance

covariant adj
relating to covariance covariant
which preserves composition covariant

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
architecture: concave vault arcade voûte
rare: hollow in a rock caverne grotte
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds crique

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
clique clique
formal group or assembly of witches sabbat

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
agreement to do or not to do accord
binding agreement alliance convention pacte
incidental clause clause

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
front and back of a book or a magazine couverture
top sheet couverture
lid couvercle
setting at a restaurant table couvert

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
(music) make a cover version reprendre
to conceal or protect couvrir
mention couvrir
protect by shooting couvrir
provide enough money for couvrir

cover girl n
female model on magazine cover covergirl

cover letter n
letter to introduce a document lettre de motivation

cover up v
to conceal or disguise cacher dissimuler

cover version n
rerecording of a song reprise

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
amount by which covered couverture reportage
average number of reads representing a given nucleotide couverture

coverall n
loose-fitting garment combinaison

covered /kʌvɜːd/ adj
overlaid or enclosed within something couvert recouvert

coverlet n
blanket used as a bed covering couvre-lit

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
to long for inordinately or unlawfully convoiter guigner
to wish for with eagerness convoiter désirer

coveted adj
highly sought-after convoité

covetous /ˈkʌvətəs/ adj
Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious avare

covetousness n
desire for the possession of something convoitise

covey /ˈkʌvi/ n
slang: a man mec type

cow /kaʊ/ n
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age vache bovin
derogatory: despicable woman chipie garce vache
female domesticated ox or other bovine vache
female of various species of mammal vache femelle

cow elephant n
female elephant femellle de l'éléphant éléphant femelle

cow parsley n
a weedy biennial umbellifer anthrisque sauvage

cow's milk /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɛlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɪlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯z.ˌmɪɫkʰ] n
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow lait de vache

cow-wheat n
plant of genus Melampyrum mélampyre

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
a person who lacks courage poltron couard couarde froussard froussarde poltronne

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
the lack of courage lâcheté

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
showing cowardice lâche bas veule

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adv
in the manner of a coward lâchement

cowbane n
plant of the genus Cicuta ciguë aquatique

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
bell worn by cows clarine

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
person who tends cattle cow-boy cowboy vacher

cowboy hat n
high crown, broad-brimmed hat, worn by cowboys chapeau de cow-boy

cowed /kaʊd/ adj
frightened into submission intimidé

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
to crouch in fear recroqueviller tapir

cowgirl n
A woman who tends free-range cattle vachère

cowherd n
a person who herds cattle bouvier bouvière vacher vachère

cowl /kaʊl/ n
monk's hood or robe froc

cowled adj
wearing a cowl encapuchonné

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ n
unruly lock of hair épi

coworker n
somebody with whom one works; a companion or workmate collègue confrère

cowpat n
droppings of cow dung bouse

cowpox n
a skin disease cowpox vaccine

cowry /kaʊɹi/ n
Cypraea moneta cauri
any mollusc of the genus Cypraea cauri

cowshed n
place for cows étable

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest coi
bashful, shy timide

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)oʊteɪ/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
canine coyote

coypu n
Myocastor coypus ragondin

coywolf n
hybrid coyloup

cozy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
affording comfort and warmth douillet douillette

crab /kɹæb/ n
crustacean crabe
informal: infestation of pubic lice morpions

crab louse n
insect morpion

crab-eating fox n
Cerdocyon thous petit loup renard crabier renard des savanes

crabber n
a person who catches crabs crabier

crabby /ˈkɹæb.i/ adj
irritated de mauvais poil

crabgrass n
Digitaria digitaire

crack /kɹæk/ n
sharp sound made when solid material breaks craquement
sharply humorous comment plaisanterie
thin space opened in a previously solid material fissure
narrow opening fissure
variety of cocaine crack

crack /kɹæk/ v
to break apart under pressure craquer
to overcome a security system or a component casser

crack willow n
Salix fragilis saule fragile

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury cracker craquelin

crackle n
a fizzing, popping sound crépitement

crackle v
make a fizzing sound crépiter

crackling n
fat that has hardened and is crisp after cooking couenne rissolee

crackpot adj
eccentric or impractical loufoque

crackpot n
crazy person fou

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
framework used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc. bers
oscillating bed for a baby berceau
figuratively: place of origin berceau
figuratively: infancy, or very early life berceau

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
to rock (a baby to sleep) bercer

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
skilled practice of practical occupation métier

craftiness n
skill in deception, slyness ruse

craftsman n
male artisan artisan

crafty /ˈkɹæfti/ /ˈkɹɑːfti/ adj
cunning, wily rusé

cram n
the act of cramming bourrage remplissage

cram v
to eat greedily, and to satiety; to stuff bourrer bâfrer gaver remplir
to fill with food to satiety; to stuff bourrer farcir gaver truffer
to make crude preparation for a special occasion bachoter bâcler
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another bourrer emmancher ficher fourrer foutre
to put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study bachoter
to swot bosser bourrer bûcher crâne potasser

cram school n
specialised school classe préparatoire prépa

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
painful contraction of a muscle crampe

cramped /kɹæmpt/ adj
overcrowded or congested bondé serré surchargé surpeuplé
tight because of or like suffering a cramp contracté
uncomfortably restricted in size serré être à l'étroit

crampon /ˈkɹæmpˌɑn/ n
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice crampon

cranberry /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
berry canneberge
shrub canneberge

cranberry juice n
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries jus de canneberge

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
bird grue
machinery grue

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha tipule

cranesbill n
plant of the genus Geranium géranium

cranial /ˈkɹeɪni.əl/ adj
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull crânien

cranial nerve n
nerve nerf crânien

craniometry n
measurement of the skull craniométrie

cranium /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/ n
braincase boîte crânienne

crank /kɹeɪŋk/ /kɹæŋk/ n
a bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an arm attached to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation manivelle
slang: strange person tordu

crank up v
To increase monter

cranked adj
Formed with, or having, a crank coudé

crankshaft n
rotating shaft that drives a crank vilebrequin

cranky /ˈkɹeɪŋki/ /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
grouchy, irritable; easily upset chafouin grincheux

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
expression of worry, disgust crotte

crap /kɹæp/ n
feces crotte caca
nonsense merde conneries crotte
something of poor quality merde crotte ordure saleté

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
of poor quality merdique

crapshoot n
risky venture un coup de poker

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
comedown of a drug descente
computer malfunction plantage
sudden large decline of business krach
vehicle accident accident crash écrasement

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
computing: to terminate unexpectedly planter
to collide, fall or come down violently s'écraser
to make informal temporary living arrangments pieuter

crash course n
quick, intense course cours intensif

crasis /ˈkɹeɪsɪs/ n
contraction of a vowel at the end of a word with the start of the next word crase

crass /kɹæs/ adj
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive grossier crasse grossière

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
box or basket caisse

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
astronomy: hemispherical pit cratère
geology: opening of a volcano cratère
pit left by an explosion cratère

crater lake n
type of lake maar

cravat /kɹəˈvat/ /kɹəˈvæt/ n
wide fabric band foulard

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
to ask earnestly implorer
to want strongly désirer souhaiter

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ adj
extremely cowardly lâche

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
to act in a servile manner s'aplatir s'aplatir devant
to feel swarming sensation avoir la chair de poule
to move along the ground ramper
to move slowly avancer au pas
to swim using crawl stroke faire le crawl
to teem or swarm grouiller grouiller de

craye n
vessel craie

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster écrevisse langoustine

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
colored chalk or wax [[craie]] de [[cire]] pastel

craze /kɹeɪz/ n
temporary passion engouement

crazed /kɹeɪzd/ adj
Maddened, driven insane forcené

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
insane, demented fou avoir une araignée au plafond chtarbé dingo dérangé taré
out of control fou

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ n
an insane or eccentric person fou folle

creak /kɹiːk/ n
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking craquement

creak /kɹiːk/ v
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound craquer

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ adj
tending to creak grinçant gémissant

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
colour crème

cream /kɹiːm/ n
oily part of milk crème
colour crème
product to apply to the skin crème onguent
the best part crème de la crème fleur

cream cheese n
milk-based cheese product cream cheese fromage en crème

cream of tartar n
potassium hydrogen tartrate crème de tartre

cream of the crop n
the best crème de la crème

cream puff n
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard chou chou à la crème

cream soda n
vanilla soda soda mousse

creamery n
place where dairy products are prepared or sold crémerie

creampie n
Semen visibly displayed creampie

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
containing cream crémeux crémeuse
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream crémeux
having the colour of cream crémeux

crease /kɹiːs/ n
mark made by folding pli

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
to put into existence créer
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc. créer

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
act of creation création
something created such as an invention or artwork création
(Biblical) all which exists création

creationism n
any creationary theory or belief system créationnisme

creationist adj
of or relating to creationism créationniste

creationist n
a proponent or supporter of creationism créationniste

creationistic adj
of or pertaining to creationism créationniste

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
original, expressive, and imaginative créatif
having the ability to create créatif

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
person directly involved in a creative marketing process créatif créative

creativity /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
quality or ability to create or invent something créativité

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
one who creates créateur créatrice
the deity that created the world créateur

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
living being créature être

credence n
acceptance of a belief or claim crédit

credential n
document of authority accréditation

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed crédibilité

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adj
authentic or convincing crédible
believable or plausible crédible

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
privilege of delayed payment crédit
accounting: amount added to an account crédit
recognition for having taken a course or class crédit
recognition and respect crédit mérite reconnaissance
written title shown with a film or video générique

credit card n
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services carte de crédit

credit union n
financial cooperative banque coopérative

credit where credit's due phraseologicalUnit
praise à tout seigneur tout honneur

creditor n
a person to whom a debt is owed créancier

credo n
belief system crédo

credulous /kɹɛdjələs/ adj
excessively ready to believe things crédule

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents crédo
that which is believed crédo

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
small inlet or bay crique
stream of water ruisseau

creel /kɹiːl/ n
basket nasse

creep /kɹiːp/ n
gradual deformation of material under stress fatigue
movement of something that creeps rampement

creep /kɹiːp/ v
to grow across a surface rather than upwards ramper

creeper /ˈkɹipɚ/ n
plant plante grimpante

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
producing a fearful sensation angoissant

cremaster /kɹiˈmæstəɹ/ /kɹiːˈmastə/ n
thin muscle attached to the testicles crémaster

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
burn to ashes incinérer
incinerate a body incinérer crématiser

cremation n
burning crémation

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
place where dead bodies are cremated crématorium

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ n
space between merlons créneau

crenellation /ˌkɹɛn.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹɛn.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot créneaux

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
lect formed from two languages créole

creolistics n
study of creoles créolistique

creosol n
2-methoxy-4-methylphenol créosol

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ n
liquid obtained from wood or tar créosote

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ v
to apply creosote créosoter

creosote bush n
creosote bush créosotier

crepe /kɹeɪp/ n
very thin pancake crêpe
crinkled fabric crêpe

crepenynic acid n
acide crépénynique‎

creperie n
restaurant that specializes in crêpes crêperie

crepuscular /kɹəˈpʌskjələɹ/ /kɹɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ adj
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight crépusculaire
of or relating to twilight crépusculaire

crepuscule /ˈkɹɛpʊskjuːl/ n
twilight crépuscule

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
curved pastry croissant
figure of the moon croissant

crescent moon n
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter croissant de lune

cress /kɹɛs/ n
a plant cresson

crest /kɹɛst/ n
animal’s or bird’s tuft crête
ridge or top of a wave crête
summit crête
heraldic bearing cimier
horse's neck crinière
plume aigrette huppe

crested lark n
small lark cochevis huppé

crested penguin n
Penguin gorfou

cretin /ˈkɹiːtən/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
pejorative: an idiot crétin
person who fails to develop due to congenital hypothyroidism crétin

cretinism n
disease of severely stunted physical and mental growth crétinisme

cretinously adv
in a cretinous manner stupidement

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ n
a crack or fissure in a glacier or snow field crevasse

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
narrow crack fissure fente

crew /kɹuː/ n
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment équipage
non-officer nautical personnel équipage
group of people working on common task équipe

crew cut n
a haircut brosse

crib /kɹɪb/ n
a baby’s bed with high sides berceau
a feeding trough for animals huche
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination antisèche

cribbage /ˈkɹɪbɪdʒ/ n
card game crib

cribellum /kɹɪˈbɛləm/ n
spinning organ cribellum

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
insect grillon cri-cri criquet
game cricket

cricoidectomy n
cricoïdectomie

crikey interjection
exclamation of astonishment Dieu mon Dieu

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
act violating the law crime délit
practice or habit of committing crimes crime délit
crime délit

crime against humanity n
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people crime contre l'humanité

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
if you a commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it le crime ne paie pas

crime of passion n
crime against a loved one because of jealous rage or heartbreak crime passionnel

crime scene n
location of a crime scène de crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ adj
being against the law criminel
guilty of breaking the law criminel
of or relating to crime criminel

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law criminel criminelle

criminal code n
document which compiles a particular jurisdiction's criminal law code pénal

criminal law n
area of law droit pénal droit criminel

criminal lawyer n
pénaliste

criminal record n
a record of past crimes casier judiciaire

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
the act of making a previously legal activity illegal criminalisation pénalisation

criminalize v
to make something be a crime criminaliser

criminogenic adj
tending to produce crime criminogène

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
person who practices criminology criminologiste

criminology n
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour criminologie

crimp /kɹɪmp/ v
to fasten by bending metal sertir

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
having a deep red colour cramoisi

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
deep, slightly bluish red cramoisi carmin pourpre

crinkle v
to fold, crease, crumple, or wad froisser
to rustle froufrouter

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ n
person who has severe impairment in his physical abilities estropié infirme

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ v
to give someone a physical disability estropier
to release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality bridé

crippled adj
having a physical impediment estropié

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs crise
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life crise
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point crise
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved crise
sudden change in the course of a disease crise

crisscross v
move back and forth sillonner

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
standard for comparison and judgment critère

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
person who appraises the works of others critique

critical /ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining critique
inclined to find fault critique
likely to go wrong critique
pertaining to or indicating a crisis critique

critical point n
in mathematics point critique
in thermodynamics point critique

critical section n
translation section critique

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
act of criticising critique

critique /kɹɪ.ˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ n
essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed critique

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
a creature bébête

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
the cry of a frog or toad coassement
the cry of various birds croassement

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
of a frog, to make its cry coasser
of a raven, to make its cry croasser
slang: to die clamser crever
slang: to kill buter crever
to make a croak coasser croasser

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
needlework crochet

crockery n
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware vaisselle

crocodile /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
reptile crocodile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
display of tears that is forced or false larmes de crocodile

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
plant of genus Crocus crocus

croissandwich n
croissandwich

croissant /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɒnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈkɹwæsɒ̃/ n
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent croissant

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ n
Welsh dolmen or underground tomb cromlec'h cromlech

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
an ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag sorcière
obsolete: an old woman vieille

cronut n
pastry cronut

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications copinage

crook /kɹʊk/ n
a bend courbe
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things escroc arnaqueur
a staff with a hook at one end, particularly one used by shepherds houlette

crook /kɹʊk/ v
to bend courber

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
figurative: dishonest, illegal tordu
set at an angle tordu
having one or more bends or angles courbé tortueux

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
entire short whip; riding crop cravache
natural production for a specific year récolte
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract jabot

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image) découper rogner

crop rotation n
farming practice assolement

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ n
French dessert made from a pile of profiteroles coated with caramel croquembouche

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ n
game croquet

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
food croquette

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
staff of a bishop or abbot crosse

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ adj
angry, annoyed fâché contrarié
opposite, opposed to contraire
transverse; lying across the main direction transversal transversale

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ n
geometrical figure croix
in heraldry croix
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion croix
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified croix
figuratively: difficult situation croix
gesture made by Christians signe de croix croix
hook thrown over opponent's punch direct du bras arrière

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
contradict or frustrate the plans of contrecarrer déjouer
go from one side of something to the other traverser franchir
make the sign of the cross over oneself faire le signe de la croix signer
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another croiser
make or form a cross croiser

cross country n
running sport cross-country

cross my heart and hope to die v
croix de bois, croix de fer, si je mens, je vais en enfer

cross one's arms v
link one's arms se croiser les bras

cross one's fingers v
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck croiser les doigts tenir les pouces

cross out v
to strike out rayer barrer biffer supprimer

cross section n
section formed by a plane cutting through an object section efficace

cross swords v
idiomatic: to have a dispute with someone croiser le fer

cross tabulation n
statistics: way of presenting data tableau croisé

cross that bridge when one comes to it v
deal with something only when it arises on s'occupera de ce problème en temps voulu

cross the Rubicon v
to make an irreversible decision franchir le Rubicon passer le Rubicon

cross-browser adj
inter-navigateur

cross-channel adj
on both sides of the English channel transmanche
on the other side of the English channel outre-Manche

cross-country skiing n
winter sport ski de fond

cross-cousin n
relationship between two cousins or two groups of cousins whose parents are brother and sister, respectively cousin croisé

cross-dresser /ˈkɹɑsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə/ n
travelo travesti

cross-examination n
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined contre-interrogatoire

cross-eyed adj
having both eyes oriented inward bigleux

cross-lag n
statistical relation between two facts étude longitudinale correlationnelle

cross-platform adj
designed to work on various operating systems multi-plateforme multiplate-forme multiplateforme

cross-ratio n
a special number associated with an ordered quadruple of collinear points, particularly points on a projective line, and preserved by the fractional linear transformations birapport

cross-reference n
a reference to another location in the same source renvoi

cross-sectional adj
of, pertaining to, or being a cross section transversal

cross-stitch n
embroidery or needlework point de croix

cross-vote n
Panachage

cross-vote v
panacher

crossbar n
top of the goal structure barre transversale transversale

crossbeam n
a beam laid across the bitts bau

crossbill n
finch of the genus Loxia bec-croisé

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
mechanised weapon based on the bow arbalète

crossbowman n
someone equipped with a crossbow arbalétrier

crossbred adj
Produced from two breeds, varieties or species croisé

crosse n
lacrosse stick crosse

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
lines of fire feux croisés

crossguard n
Bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword. garde

crosshatch n
pattern of crossing lines hachure

crosshatch v
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern hachurer

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross carrefour croisement
voyage across a body of water traversée

crossing-out n
biffure

crossroads n
intersection carrefour

crosstalk n
undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit (electronics) diaphonie

crosswalk n
place where pedestrians can cross a street passage piéton

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
crosswind vent latéral

crossword n
word puzzle mots croisés grille de mots croisés

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
area of a person’s body entrejambe
area where something forks fourche

crotchet n
musical note noire

croton /ˈkɹoʊt(ə)n/ /ˈkɹəʊtən/ n
Codiaeum variegatum croton

crotonaldehyde n
organic compound crotonaldéhyde

crotonic acid n
an unsaturated organic acid acide crotonique

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
to bend down s'accroupir se recroqueviller se tapir

croup /kɹuːp/ n
top of the rump of a horse croupe
an infectious illness of the larynx croup

croupier n
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table croupier croupière

croustade n
dish croustade

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
any bird of the genus Corvus corneille corbeau
bar of iron pied-de-biche
cry of the rooster chant

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
to make the sound of a rooster chanter

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart pied-de-biche pince-monseigneur

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
fruit camarine
the genus Empetrum camarine
the species Empetrum nigrum camarine noire

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
group of people foule
group of things monceau

crowd /kɹaʊd/ v
to press together in numbers se précipiter

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
containing too many of something bondé

crowdfunding n
pooling of money for a common goal financement participatif sociofinancement finance participative

crowdsourcing n
delegating a task externalisation ouverte production participative

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
of, related to, or pertaining to a crown couronne

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
centre of a road milieu
highest part of a hill faîte sommet
highest part of an arch clef
reward lauriers
royal headdress couronne
representation of such a headdress couronne
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth couronne
imperial or regal power couronne
wreath or band for the head couronne
anatomy: part of tooth couronne
any currency issued by the crown couronne
splendor, culmination, acme couronnement couronne
top of a hat fond
top of a tree cime houpier houppier
topmost part of of the head sommet

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
to place a crown on the head of couronner
to formally declare one a king or emperor couronner
to declare one a winner couronner

crown cap n
type of bottle cap capsule

crown jewels n
jewelry joyaux de la couronne
male genitalia bijoux de famille

crown molding n
molding between ceiling and wall moulure couronnée moulure de couronnement

crown prince n
next emperor prince impérial prince héritier
next king prince héritier prince royal

crown princess n
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy princesse héritière

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
extremely important crucial
cross-shaped crucial

crucian carp n
Carassius carassius carassin commun

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted creuset
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment creuset

crucifer n
(botany) a member of the family Cruciferae crucifère
(religion) person who carries a cross crucifère

cruciferous /kɹuˈsɪfəɹəs/ adj
bearing a cross crucifère
of, or relating to the crucifer plants crucifère

crucifix n
object crucifix croix

crucifixion n
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross crucifiement crucifixion

cruciform adj
having the shape of a cross cruciforme

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix crucifier

cruciverbalist n
constructor of crosswords verbicruciste

crud /kɹʌd/ n
feces merde

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
being in a natural state cru
lacking concealing elements cru
lacking tact or taste cru vulgaire
statistics: in an unanalyzed form brut

crude oil n
unrefined oil pétrole brut

crude sap n
sap that rises from the roots to the leaves sève brute

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
not nice; mean; heartless cruel

cruelly adv
in a cruel manner cruellement

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
indifference to suffering cruauté
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering cruauté
cruel act cruauté

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
sea voyage croisière

cruise control n
system régulateur de vitesse

cruise ship n
passenger ship navire de croisière

cruiser /ˈkɹuzɚ/ n
class of warships croiseur
naval vessel detached from the fleet croiseur

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc miette
(figurative) small amount miette
soft internal portion of bread mie

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
to cover with crumbs paner

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ n
dessert croustade crumble

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ v
to fall apart s'effondrer
to render into crumbs effriter émietter

crumple v
to become wrinkled se froisser
to collapse s'effondrer
to rumple chiffonner froisser

crunch /kɹʌntʃ/ v
slang: to calculate or otherwise process compiler
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound croquer

crunchy /ˈkɹʌntʃi/ adj
likely to crunch croquant

cruoric adj
cruorique

crupper /ˈkɹʌpə/ n
strap stopping saddle from slipping croupière

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
grand concerted effort croisade
military expedition croisade

crusader /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
person engaged in a crusade croisé

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
crowd control barrier barricade
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited) amourette béguin faible

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
to be or become broken down or in s'écraser
to feel unrequited love avoir le béguin
to overcome completely écraser
to oppress or burden grievously écraser
to overwhelm by pressure or weight écrabouiller écraser
to press or bruise between two hard bodies écraser écrabouiller
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding concasser

crushed /kɹʌʃt/ adj
saddened attristé déprimé

crushing /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/ adj
that crushes écrasant

crust /kɹʌst/ n
outer layer of bread croûte
any solid, hard surface layer croûte
outermost layer of a planet croûte écorce

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea crustacé

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
device to assist in motion as a cane béquille
something that supports soutien support

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
shedding of tears pleur
shout or scream cri

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell crier
intransitive: to weep pleurer

cry out v
to shout in a loud voice due to pain, fear, or unhappiness crier hurler

cry over spilt milk v
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened pleurer sur le lait renversé

cry wolf v
raise a false alarm crier au loup

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
baby who cries excessively pleurnichard pleurnicheur pleurnicheuse
person whose feelings are easily hurt pleurnichard

cryoglobulin n
cryoglobuline

cryolite n
mineral cryolite cryolithe

cryotechnology n
technology involving very low temperatures cryotechnologie

cryovolcano n
cryovolcano cryovolcan

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
undergound vault crypte

cryptanalyst n
an expert in analyzing and breaking codes cryptanalyste

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ adj
mystified or of an obscure nature mystérieux énigmatique

crypto- prefix
hidden, invisible crypto-

cryptographic adj
cryptographique

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
discipline concerned with communication security cryptographie

cryptologic adj
of or relating to cryptology cryptologique

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.dʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
practice cryptologie

cryptomeria n
Japanese cedar cèdre du Japon

cryptoporticus n
cryptoportique

cryptorchidism n
The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum cryptorchidie

cryptovirus n
malware crypto-verrouilleur cryptorançongiciel

cryptozoological /ˌkɹɪptoʊˌzoʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to cryptozoology cryptozoologique

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪptoʊzoʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
study of postulated animals cryptozoologie

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
(used attributively) de cristal en cristal
mineral cristal
array of atoms cristal
glassware cristal

crystal ball n
globe used to foretell the future boule de cristal

crystal set n
an early kind of radio receiver poste de radio à cristal poste à galène récepteur à cristal

crystalline /ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/ adj
relating to crystals cristallin
resembling crystal in being clear and transparent cristallin

crystallite n
small region of a solid that consists of a single crystal cristallite

crystallization n
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal cristallisation

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
to make something form into crystals cristalliser
to coat with crystals cristalliser
to assume a crystalline form cristalliser

crystallogen n
member of the carbon group cristallogène

crystallographer n
a person skilled in crystallography cristallographe

crystallography n
the science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids cristallographie

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
dessert crème brûlée

crème de la crème n
best of the best crème de la crème fin du fin fine fleur top du top

crème fraîche /kɹɛmˈfɹɛʃ/ n
soured thick cream crème fraîche

crêpe de Chine n
fabric crêpe de Chine

csardas /ˈtʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ n
Hungarian folk dance csardas czardas

ctenophile /ˈtiːnəfaɪl/ n
lover of combs pectiniphile

ctenophore n
any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora cténaire cténophore

cuadrilla n
team which supports the matador quadrille

cub /kʌb/ n
the young of certain animals lionceau louveteau ourson petit renardeau
young fox renardeau

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces cube
arithmetic: number raised to the third power cube
object more or less in the form of a cube cube

cube root n
number racine cubique

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
in the name of units of volume cube
of a polynomial of third degree cubique

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ n
cubic curve cubique

cubic centimetre n
a unit of volume centimètre cube

cubic equation n
polynomial equation équation cubique

cubic function n
function of a polynomial fonction cubique

cubic metre n
unit of volume mètre cube

cubicle /ˈkjubɪkəl/ n
a small enclosure at a swimming pool etc. used to provide personal privacy when changing cabine
a small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use cabinet
a small separate part or one of the compartments of a room box

cubism /ˈkjuːb.izəm/ n
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes cubisme

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ n
unit of length coudée

cubohemioctahedron n
cubohémioctaèdre

cuboid adj
of the shape of a cube parallélépipèdique

cuboid n
rectangular parallelepiped parallélépipède rectangle

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
man married to an unfaithful wife cocu cornard

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ v
make a cuckold cocufier

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
the bird coucou

cucumber /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
edible fruit concombre
plant concombre

cucumiform /kjuːˈkjuːmɪfɔːm/ adj
shaped like a cucumber cucumiforme

cud /kʌd/ n
a portion of food herbe ruminée

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
affectionate embrace câlin

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
cradle in one's arms cajoler
embrace, lie together snugly câliner

cuddly adj
Suitable for cuddling câlin

cudgel /ˈkʌdʒəl/ n
a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon gourdin

cue /kjuː/ n
action or event that is a signal to do something signe
name of the letter Q, q cu ku
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool queue de billard

cuff /kʌf/ n
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist manchette

cuff /kʌf/ v
To hit, as a reproach gifler souffleter

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together bouton de manchette

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ n
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle cuirasse

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
characteristic style of preparing food cuisine

cul8r phraseologicalUnit
see you later ALP

culantro /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
Eryngium foetidum coriandre chinoise coriandre longue

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking culinaire

cull /kʌl/ v
to pick or take someone or something cueillir

culottes /kjuːˈlɒts/ n
a divided skirt jupe-culotte

culpable adj
blameworthy coupable

culpeo /kʊlˈpeɪ.əʊ/ n
Canid renard de Magellan

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
culprit coupable

cult /kʌlt/ adj
enjoyed by a small, loyal group culte

cult /kʌlt/ n
a sect culte secte
devotion to a saint culte

cult film n
film with a group of dedicated fans film culte

cult of personality n
situation of being falsely idolized culte de la personnalité

cultist /ˈkʌltɪst/ n
member of a cult sectateur

cultivable adj
capable of being cultivated cultivable

cultivar n
cultivated variety cultivar

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
grow plants, notably crops cultiver
nurture cultiver
turn or stir soil in preparation for planting cultiver

cultivated /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ adj
cultured cultivé
farmed cultivé
grown by cultivation cultivé

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
art or act of cultivating culture

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹl̩/ adj
pertaining to culture culturel

cultural identity n
feeling of belonging to a group identité culturelle

cultural studies n
diverse field of study études culturelles

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
arts, customs and habits culture
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity culture
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life culture
anthropology: any knowledge passed from one generation to the next culture

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
to maintain in an environment suitable for growth cultiver

culture hero n
person renowned as the exemplar of the values of a society héros culturel

culture medium n
liquid or gel, containing nutrients milieu de culture substrat

culture shock n
state of anxious confusion choc culturel choc des cultures

cultured adj
civilized; refined cultivé
artificially developed cultivé

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
handgun couleuvrine

culvert n
channel for draining water buse drain ponceau

cum /kʌm/ n
slang: semen foutre jute

cum /kʌm/ v
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate jouir venir juter éjaculer

cumber /ˈkʌmbə/ v
to slow down, to hinder, to burden encombrer

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous encombrant
hard, difficult, demanding to handle fastidieux pénible
inert, lumbering, slow in movement lent lourd

cumin /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ n
plant Cuminum cyminum cumin
its seed used as spice cumin

cummingtonite n
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide cummingtonite

cumulative adj
incorporating all data up to the present cumulé cumulée

cumulonimbus /ˌkjuːmələʊˈnɪmbəs/ n
cloud cumulonimbus

cuneiform bone n
wedge-shaped bone of the foot os cunéiforme

cunnilingus /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
oral stimulation of female genitals cunnilingus minette

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
skillful talentueux
sly rusé

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
skill of being sly or deceitful fourberie sournoiserie

cunningly adv
with cunning, cleverly [[d’une]] [[manière]] [[rusée]] astucieusement ingénieusement

cunt /kʌnt/ n
genitalia con chatte
unpleasant or objectionable person con connard salaud

cup /kʌp/ n
drinking vessel tasse coupe
part of bra bonnet coupe
trophy coupe
contest coupe
unit of measure tasse

cup of tea n
something of interest tasse de thé
tea in a cup tasse de thé

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
cup carrier échanson

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
enclosed storage armoire placard

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ n
a small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead coupelle

cupful n
the amount necessary to make a cup full tasse

cupola /ˈkjuːpələ/ n
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure coupole dôme

cupping glass n
glass vessel used in cupping ventouse

cupric adj
pertaining to copper cuprique

cur [kɜː] [kɝ] n
detestable person chien roquet
inferior dog clébard roquet

curacy n
vicariat

curare n
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine curare

curassow n
birds of the family Cracidae hocco

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
assistant rector vicaire
parish priest curé

curator n
administrator of a collection conservateur conservatrice

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
liqueur curaçao

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
endiguer restreindre

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
part of milk that coagulates caillot lait caillé

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
to form or cause to form curds cailler

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
method, device or medication that restores good health traitement

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
to bring (a disease) to an end guérir
to restore to health guérir soigner

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette curetage

curette n
spoon-shaped surgical instrument curette

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time couvre-feu
a signal indicating this time couvre-feu
evening bell couvre-feu
historical regulation requiring fire to be covered/extinguished couvre-feu

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore curiosité
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest curiosité

curiosity killed the cat proverb
undue curiosity is dangerous la curiosité est un vilain défaut

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
inquisitive curieux
unusual curieux

curium /ˈkjʊəriəm/ n
chemical element curium

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
lock of curling hair boucle

curler n
sportsman curleur curleuse

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
migratory wading bird courlis

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ n
sports curling

curling iron n
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair fer à friser

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
having curls bouclé frisé

curly bracket n
character accolade

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌdʒən/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
an ill-tempered stubborn person baderne bourru ganache rombière

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
bush groseillier
fruit groseille
small dried grape raisin de Corinthe

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
money or other item used to facilitate transactions monnaie devise numéraire

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
existing or occurring at the moment actuel courant présent
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment actuel

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
time rate of flow of electric charge courant
part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction courant
tendency or a course of events courant

current account n
checking account compte courant

current asset n
finance: an organization's fixed assets actif circulant

current events n
news items actualités

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
At this moment actuellement maintenant

curricular adj
of, relating to, or following a curriculum curriculaire

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ n
set of courses and coursework cursus

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc. curriculum vitæ

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
dish curry
sauce or relish cari curry

currycomb n
a comb or brush used to groom horses étrille

currying n
computing technique curryfication

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
supernatural detriment malédiction mauvais sort
prayer that harm may befall someone malédiction mauvais sort
vulgar epithet juron

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon maudire
to place a curse upon maudire

cursed /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ adj
having some sort of divine harm maudit

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
having successive letters joined together cursif

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ n
character cursive

cursively adv
In a cursive manner cursivement

cursor n
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device curseur
part of scientific instruments that indicates position curseur

cursorial adj
coureur

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ adj
hasty, superficial, careless rapide superficiel

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
to cut short an animal's tail écourter
to limit or restrict restreindre
to shorten or abridge abréger écourter

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
piece of cloth covering a window rideau
piece of cloth in a theater rideau

curtains /ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/ n
end, death (colloquial) fichu
plural of curtain rideaux

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female révérence

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
to make a curtsey faire la révérence révérencier

curvaceous adj
having shapely and voluptuous curves plantureux

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/ n
differential geometry: of a Riemannian manifold courbure
the shape of something curved courbure

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
gentle bend courbe
geometry: one-dimensional figure courbe
curved line courbe
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body courbes

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
bend, crook courber

curveball n
pitch in baseball balle courbe

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
having a curve or curves courbé

cushaw n
Cucurbita argyrosperma, the winter squash courge du Mexique

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
soft material in cloth bag coussin

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
absorb impact amortir

cusp /kʌsp/ n
in astrology cuspide
in dentistry cuspide
point of a curve where it has no tangent point de rebroussement

cuspidate adj
having a cusp cuspidé

cuss /kʌs/ v
to use cursing jurer

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
sauce crème anglaise crème pâtissière custard

custodian n
A person entrusted with the custody or care gardien gardienne

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
state of being imprisoned or detained garde à vue

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
custom-made personnalisé sur mesure

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
familiar acquaintance; familiarity connaissance
frequent repetition of the same act coutume
long-established practice coutume us
the customary toll, tax, or tribute droit de douane

custom house n
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit douane

custom-made adj
custom-made personnalisé sur-mesure

customary /ˈkʌst(ə)mɹi/ adj
agreeing with, or established by, custom coutumier d'usage habituel
holding or held by custom coutumier

customary /ˈkʌst(ə)mɹi/ n
a book containing laws and usages, or customs coutumier

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
one who purchases or receives a product or service client

customer service n
act of providing services service à la clientèle service client service clientèle

customer support n
provision of service soutien à la clientèle

customizable adj
able to be customized dingii

customization n
act of customizing personnalisation

customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods douane douanes

customs officer n
officer douanier douanière

customs union n
a type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff union douanière

cut /kʌt/ adj
having been cut coupé coupée coupées coupés
of a gem, carved into a shape taillé

cut /kʌt/ n
act of cutting coupe entaille
lower than normal rate baisse diminution
manner or style a garment is fashioned in coupe
result of cutting coupe
cutting of a deck of playing cards coupe
slab of meat coupe
opening resulting from cutting coupure entaille

cut /kʌt/ v
colloquial, not to attend a class sécher
to divide with a sharp instrument couper
to divide a pack of playing cards couper
to cease recording couper
to perform an incision couper inciser
to reduce réduire

cut corners v
do a less-than-thorough or incomplete job couper les coins ronds

cut down v
bring down a tree abattre

cut off v
To cause to come off, from cutting couper tailler trancher
To interrupt someone talking couper la parole
To isolate or remove from contact couper
To end abruptly couper
To swerve in from of another car while driving faire une queue de poisson

cut one loose v
fart lâcher une caisse

cut one's teeth v
gain early experience faire ses dents se faire les dents

cut out v
refrain from (doing) arrêter
remove, omit enlever supprimer
stop working, be disconnected caler

cut to the chase v
to get to the point aller droit au but aller à l'essentiel

cut to the quick v
to hurt a person deeply piquer au vif

cutaneous adj
of, or relating to the skin cutané dermatologique épidermique

cute /kjuːt/ adj
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way joli mignon
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals mignon

cuteness n
state of being cute mignoncité mignonitude mignonité

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
protective covering outside epidermis cuticule
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail cuticule

cuticular adj
of or pertaining to the cuticle cuticulaire

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
a cute person or animal mignon

cutin n
polymer of hydroxy acids cutine

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
a short sword with a curved blade sabre d'abordage

cutler n
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery coutelier

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
eating and serving utensils couverts couverts de table services

cutlet n
slice of meat côtelette
meat chop côtelette

cutoff n
The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited de coupure de seuil seuil

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
person that cuts coupeur
ship's boat chaloupe
single-masted sailing ship type cotre

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
a leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant bouture
action découpage
editing of film montage
newspaper clipping coupure

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
any of various squidlike mollusks seiche

cuttlefish bone n
internal shell of cuttlefish os de seiche

cutwater n
edge of a ship's stem taille-mer

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
valley head created through glacial erosion cirque

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
a colour between blue and green cyan

cyanic acid n
acide cyanique

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group cyanure

cyano- prefix
blue cyano-

cyanobacterium n
prokaryotic microorganism of phylum Cyanobacteria cyanobactérie

cyanogen /sajˈæn.ə.dʒɪn/ n
organic compound cyane

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
the Internet or cyberspace cyber-

cyberattack n
an attack over a computer network cyberattaque

cyberbullying n
bullying online cyber-harcèlement cyber-intimidation cyberharcèlement cyberintimidation

cybercrime n
crime committed using computer networks cybercriminalité
individual crime of this kind cybercrime

cybercriminal n
perpetrator of cybercrime cybercriminel

cyberdefense n
defense against internet attack cyberdéfense

cyberespionage n
espionage carried out by means of the Internet cyberespionnage

cyberharassment n
cyberharassment, online harassment cyberharcèlement cyberintimidation

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ adj
relating to the mathematical study of control cybernétique
relating to computers and Internet cybernétique

cyberneticist n
person who studies cybernetics cybernéticien cybernéticienne

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
science of communication and control cybernétique
the art/study of controling cybernétique
technology related to computers informatique

cyberpunk n
sci-fi subgenre cyberpunk

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌspeɪs/ n
world of information cyberespace

cyberstrategy n
military strategy in cyberspace cyberstratégie

cyberterrorism n
terrorism on the Internet cyberterrorisme

cyberwarfare n
warfare taking place on the Internet cyberguerre guerre informatique

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
person who is part machine cyborg

cyclamen n
A type of plant cyclamen

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
complete rotation tour cycle
process cycle
program on a washing machine cycle
series of poems etc. cycle

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ v
to ride a cycle faire du vélo

cycle rickshaw n
bicycle rickshaw velotaxi

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
The sport of riding and racing bicycles cyclisme

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
person who rides a cycle cycliste bikeur bikeuse

cyclize v
to undergo a reaction cycliser

cyclo- /saɪkləʊ/ prefix
circle cyclo-

cycloalkane n
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon cycloalcane cyclane

cyclobutane n
a simple alicyclic hydrocarbon cyclobutane
any derivative of this compound cyclobutane

cycloheptane n
the cycloalkane C₇H14 cycloheptane

cyclohexane n
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12 cyclohexane

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ adj
fish scales: thin and rounded cycloïde
resembling a circle cycloïdal

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ n
geometry: locus of a point on the circumference of a rolling circle cycloïde

cyclomatic adj
In graph theory cyclomatique

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
rotating system of winds cyclone
Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon cyclone

cyclopentane n
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H10 cyclopentane

cyclopropane n
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆ cyclopropane

cyclops n
giant of mythology cyclope

cyclostome n
any of various primitive jawless fish of the class Cyclostomata cyclostome

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
particle accelerator cyclotron

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nət/ n
young of a swan cygneau jeune cygne petit du cygne

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
container bonbonne
geometry: surface cylindre
any cylindrical object cylindre
cavity or chamber cylindre
geometry: solid cylindre
the space in which a piston travels cylindre
part of a revolver which contains chambers for rounds barillet
recording cylindre cylindre phonographique

cylinder head n
part of an internal combustion engine culasse

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
shaped like a cylinder cylindrique

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck cymbale

cymophane /ˈsʌɪmə(ʊ)feɪn/ n
gemstone mineral cymophane

cynanthropy n
delusion where one believes they are a dog cynanthropie

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness cynique
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative cynique

cynical adj
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness cynique

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude cynisme

cynocephaly n
dog-headedness in human cynocéphalie

cynology n
study of dogs cynologie

cynophile n
dog-lover cynophile

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines cynophobie

cynophobic adj
relating to cynophobia, having an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines canophobe cynophobe

cynosure /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪnəzjʊə/ n
something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration cible foyer point de mire
that which serves to guide or direct chien d'aveugle guide mentor parangon tramontane

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
an evergreen coniferous tree cyprès

cyst /sɪst/ n
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ kyste

cystectomy n
the removal of the bladder cystectomie

cysteine n
nonessential amino acid cystéine

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to a cyst kystique

cystic fibrosis n
medical condition mucoviscidose

cystine n
a nonessential amino acid cystine

cysto- prefix
of or relating to the bladder cysto-

cystocele n
hernial intrusion of the bladder into the vagina cystocèle

cystoscopy n
endoscopy of the urinary bladder cystoscopie

cystotomy n
Surgical operation cystotomie

cyto- prefix
regarding cells cyto-

cytochemistry n
the biochemistry of cells cytochimie

cytochrome /ˈsaɪtəkɹəʊm/ n
hemoprotein compound cytochrome

cytogenetic adj
Of or pertaining to cytogenetics cytogénétique

cytogenetics n
the branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes cytogénétique

cytokine n
any of various small regulatory proteins cytokine

cytokinesis n
cellular process cytokinèse

cytological adj
relating to cytology cytologique

cytologist /saɪˈtɑːlədʒɪst/ /saɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/ n
biologist who studies cells cytologiste

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
biology: the study of cells cytologie

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus cytoplasme

cytoplasmic /saɪtə(ʊ)ˈplazmɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to cytoplasm cytoplasmique

cytosine /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/ n
a base which appears in DNA cytosine

cytoskeleton n
cytosquelette

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
the solution of a cells cytoplasm cytosol hyaloplasme

cytosolic adj
of or pertaining to the cytosol cytosolique

cytotoxic adj
Of or relating to cytotoxicity cytotoxique

cytotoxic T cell n
T cell capable of inducing death to alien cells lymphocyte T cytotoxique

cytotoxin n
substance having a toxic effect on cells cytotoxine

cégep n
college in Québec cégep

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
expression of frustration t’oh

d6 n
D6

d8 n
D8

dab /dæb/ v
perform the dance move dabber

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc. barboter

dace /deɪs/ n
Leuciscus leuciscus vandoise

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
Russian villa or summer house datcha

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
breed of dog teckel

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content dacite

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
poetical foot of three syllables dactyle

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ adj
dactylique

dactylology /ˌdæktəlˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdæktɪlˈɒlədʒi/ n
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf dactylologie

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
forensic analysis of fingerprints dactyloscopie

dad /dæd/ n
informal a father papa
familiar address of one's own father papa

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaïsme

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
father papa

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)leɡz/ n
harvestman faucheur

daemon /ˈdiːmən/ n
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal démon

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
flower jonquille narcisse

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
insane, mad cinglé
silly branque dingue
stupid simplet

daft as a brush adj
silly con comme un balai

dagesh n
the Hebrew symbol dagesh

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
a stabbing weapon poignard
a text character croix

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɹ.oʊ.taɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.əʊ.taɪp/ n
type of photograph daguerréotype

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɹ.oʊ.taɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.əʊ.taɪp/ v
make a photograph daguerréotyper

dah /dɑː/ n
spoken representation of a dash ta

dahlia /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
any plant of the genus Dahlia dahlia

daikon n
large white radish daïkon radis blanc radis chinois radis d'hiver radis japonais

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
diurnal diurne
that occurs every day quotidien journalier

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
every day quotidiennement chaque jour tous les jours journellement

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
newspaper quotidien

daimon /ˈdaɪˌmoʊn/ /ˈdʌɪməʊn/ n
tutelary spirit that guides a person génie

daimyo /ˈdaɪ.mjoʊ/ /ˈdaɪ.mjəʊ/ n
Japanese feudal lord daimyo

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
delicately small and pretty délicat mignon

daiquiri /ˈdækəɹi/ n
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added daiquiri ti-punch

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ adj
referring to products produced from milk laitier laitière

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
corner-store, superette or 'mini-mart' of some description alimentation générale dépanneur
place, where milk is processed laiterie
products produced from milk laitages
shop selling dairy products laiterie crémerie

dairy product n
foodstuff made from milk laitage

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
raised platform estrade

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
Bellis perennis pâquerette marguerite
commonly used term for related flowers marguerite

dale /deɪl/ n
valley combe

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ n
a wasting of time in idleness or trifles baguenaudage glandouillage perte de temps
playful flirtation conter fleurette coquetage flirt

dally /ˈdæli/ /ˈdælɪ/ v
to delay unnecessarily lambiner lanterner
to interchange caresses flirter
to waste time lambiner lanterner procrastiner trainer

dalmatic /dalˈmatɪk/ n
ecclesiastical garment dalmatique

dam /dæm/ n
structure placed across a flowing body of water barrage

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm dégât dommage
cost or expense dommage dégât

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction endommager abîmer

damascene adj
inlaid with silver or gold damasquin
of or from Damascus damasquin

damascene v
to decorate (metalwork) with a peculiar marking or water produced in the process of manufacture, or with designs produced by inlaying or encrusting with another metal, such as silver or gold, or by etching, etc.; to damask damasquiner

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ adj
colour lie-de-vin

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
colour lie-de-vin
fabric damas

damma n
Damma damma

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
expression of anger or disappointment merde

damn /dæm/ adj
generic intensifier foutu

damn /dæm/ interjection
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. mince

damn /dæm/ n
use of damn as a swear word merde putain

damn /dæm/ v
to condemn as unfit etc. damner réprouver

damned /dæmd/ adj
god-forsaken maudit condamné foutu

damp /dæmp/ adj
Being in a state between dry and wet humide mouillé moite

damp /dæmp/ n
A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc grisou
Moisture humidité

damp /dæmp/ v
To render damp humidifier mouiller
To suppress vibrations or oscillations amortir

damp squib n
anything that doesn’t work properly pétard mouillé
firework that fails to go off, due to wetting pétard mouillé

damped adj
oscillation amorti amortie

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
become damp, to deaden s'humecter s'humidifier
depress, lessen déprécier rabaisser
make damp humecter humidifier

dampness n
moderate humidity moiteur

damsel /ˈdæmzəl/ n
girl, maiden (without sexual experience) demoiselle jeune femme jeune fille

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation. demoiselle en détresse

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
insect demoiselle

damson /ˈdæmzən/ n
fruit quetsche pruneau
tree prunier de Dams prunéolier

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dæns~dans] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
movements to music danse

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dæns~dans] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
move rhythmically to music danser

dance floor n
an area for dancing piste de danse

dance music n
music composed to accompany social dancing musique entraînante

dancehall n
public hall for dancing salle de danse

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who dances danseur danseuse

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ n
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum pissenlit dent-de-lion

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
skin flakes pellicules pellicule

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
exposure to liable harm danger
instance or cause of liable harm danger

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
causing danger, ready to do harm or injury dangereux
full of danger dangereux dangereuse

dangerously adv
in a dangerous manner dangereusement

dangerousness n
state or quality of being dangerous dangerosité

dangle /ˈdeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ v
hang loosely pendouiller pendre

danish n
pastry feuilleté

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
highly potent fort

danse macabre n
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing danse macabre

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ adj
stylishly or neatly dressed chic

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ n
a challenge défi

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
to brave or face up to affronter
to defy or challenge défier
to have courage oser

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ adj
recklessly bold; adventurous casse-cou

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
person who engages in risky behavior casse-cou

daric n
gold coin from Persia darique

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ adj
courageous courageux
willing to take on risks audacieux

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
having an absolute or relative lack of light sombre obscur
hidden, secret obscur sombre
not bright or light, deeper in hue foncé sombre

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
a complete or partial absence of light noir obscurité
nightfall tombée de la nuit

dark chocolate n
chocolate that has not had milk products added chocolat noir

dark energy n
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties énergie noire énergie sombre

dark matter n
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation matière noire matière sombre

dark-skinned adj
having dark skin basané bronzé

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ adv
(figuratively) mysterious mystérieusement

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
gloom noirceur sombreur
state of reflecting little light; tending to blackish or brownish noirceur sombreur
state of being dark obscurité ténèbres noirceur sombreur
the product of being dark noirceur ténèbres

darkroom n
dark room where photographs are developed chambre noire
darkened room for sexual activities darkroom

darling /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ adj
dear, cherished chéri chérie

darling /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
person who is dear to one chéri chérie

darmstadtium /dɑːrmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110 darmstadtium

darn /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stitch with thread repriser

dart /dɑɹt/ /dɑːt/ n
sharp-pointed missile weapon dard flèche trait
stitched fold pli piqué

dartboard /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ n
target for darts cible

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
game fléchettes

dasein n
philosophy: hereness dasein

dash /dæʃ/ n
Morse code symbol ta trait
short run sprint
small quantity of liquid etc. soupçon
typographic symbol tiret

dash /dæʃ/ v
to run short distance se précipiter

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft tableau de bord

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits fringant

dassie n
rock hyrax daman

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
information données

data centre n
centre de données

data entry n
act of inputting data into a computer saisie des données

data mining n
technique for searching large-scale databases for patterns exploration de données forage de données fouille de données orpaillage prospection de données

data model n
result of applying a data modeling to some particular application modèle de données

data processing n
operations on data traitement de données traitement des données

data set n
set of data to analyze ensemble de données jeu de données

data stream n
a sequence of digitally encoded coherent signals used in a transmission flux de données

data structure n
organization of data structure de donnée

data type n
classification or category of data type type de données

data warehouse n
collection of data entrepôt de données

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
collection of information base de données
software program base de données database

database administrator n
database administrator DBA administrateur de bases de données

date /deɪt/ n
fruit of the date palm datte
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion cavalier
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met rendez-vous rendez-vous d'amour
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place date
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc. date
point in time date
pre-arranged social meeting rendez-vous

date /deɪt/ v
to become old vieillir
to determine the age of something dater
to note the time of writing or executing dater

date of birth n
date and year when something was born date de naissance

date palm n
Phoenix dactylifera palmier-dattier

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
anachronistic anachronique
marked with a date daté
no longer fashionable démodé

dating agency n
business agence de rencontres

dation in payment n
agreed discharge of a debt by giving something differing dation en paiement

datiscin n
datiscine

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object datif

dative case n
case used to express direction towards an indirect object datif C.O.I. complément d'objet indirect quatrième déclinaison

datum /ˈdeɪtʌm/ v
single piece of information donnée

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
crude or amateurish painting croûte

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes barbouiller

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
female offspring fille

daughter language n
language which genetically descends from earlier, parent language langue fille

daughter-in-law n
wife of one's child belle-fille bru

daughterling n
a daughter fifille fillette

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
to discourage décourager démonter intimider

daunting /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
discouraging, inspiring fear décourageant intimidant
overwhelming, intimidatingly impressive colossal monumental titanesque

dauphin /ˈdɒfɪn/ /ˈdɔːfæn/ n
eldest son of king of France dauphin

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ n
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc bossoir

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
beginning aube aurore
time aube aurore
morning twilight period aube
rising of the sun lever du soleil aube

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
to begin to brighten with daylight se lever
to start to appear, to be realized naître

day /deɪ/ n
period of 24 hours jour journée
period between sunrise and sunset jour journée
period from midnight to the following midnight jour journée
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc. jour journée
rotational period of a planet jour journée

day after n
next day lendemain

day after day adv
For an indefinite number of days jour après jour

day after tomorrow adv
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry après-demain

day after tomorrow n
day after tomorrow - translation entry surlendemain

day and night adv
all the time jour et nuit

day before yesterday adv
on the day before yesterday - translation entry avant-hier

day before yesterday n
day before yesterday - translation entry avant-veille avant-hier

day care center n
A nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work garderie

day for night n
cinematographic technique nuit américaine

day in, day out adv
day in, day out jour après jour

day off n
a day of vacation etc. jour de congé

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
dawn point du jour

daycare /ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ n
daytime supervision garderie

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts rêverie

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
to have such a series of thoughts rêvasser rêver

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ n
one who daydreams jongleur jongleuse rêvasseur rêvasseuse

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n
light from the Sun lumière du jour jour
period of time between sunrise and sunset jour

daylight robbery n
The asking of an excessive or exorbitant price arnaque vol

daylight saving time n
an adjustment of the official time during summer heure d'été

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
the time of daylight jour journée

daze /deɪz/ n
the state of being dazed stupéfaction

daze /deɪz/ v
to stun or stupefy abasourdir étourdir

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
in a state of shock or confusion abasourdi

dazibao n
big-character poster dazibao

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
confuse the sight éblouir
figuratively éblouir

de facto /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ adj
in fact or in practice de facto de fait

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ adj
by right de jure de droit

de rigueur /də ɹɪˈɡɜː(ɹ)/ /də ɹɪˈɡɝ/ adj
necessary according to etiquette de rigueur

deacetylation n
reaction that removes acetyl groups from a molecule désacétylation

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
a designated minister of charity in the early Church diacre
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest diacre
lay leader of a Protestant congregation diacre diaconesse

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnes/ n
female deacon diaconesse

deactivatable adj
désactivable

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
to make something inactive or no longer effective désactiver

dead /dɛd/ adj
no longer alive mort

dead /dɛd/ n
those who have died morts
time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense cœur milieu profondeur

dead and buried adj
moot, passed mort et enterré

dead as a doornail adj
unquestionably dead mort et bien mort

dead donkey n
news item of no real significance chiens écrasés

dead end n
street or path that goes nowhere impasse cul-de-sac

dead fish n
sexual partner who lies flat during sex étoile de mer

dead language n
language with no native speakers langue morte

dead link n
hypertext link that points to a webpage that is permanently unavailable lien mort

dead man's switch n
dead man's switch homme-mort

dead men tell no tales /dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/ proverb
a dead person can no longer reveal information les morts ne parlent pas

dead or alive adj
wanted poster term mort ou vif

dead ringer n
someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another portrait craché

dead soldier n
empty container cadavre

dead-end /dɛdˈɛnd/ /ˈdɛdɛnd/ adj
blocked sans issue

deaden /ˈdɛdən/ v
To make soundproof assourdir isoler
To render less lively endormir

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
date on or before which something must be completed date limite date butoir échéance

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
computing interblocage étreinte fatale
standstill impasse

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
lethal mortel létal fatal
very boring mortel

deadly nightshade n
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna belladone

deadly sin n
any of the seven deadly sins péché capital

deadnettle /ˈdɛdnɛtəl/ n
plant of the genus Lamium lamier

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look) pince-sans-rire

deadwood /ˈdɛd.wʊd/ n
People or things judged to be superfluous to an organization or project. potiche

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
unable to hear sourd

deaf-mute adj
unable to hear or speak sourd-muet

deaf-mute n
person who is unable to hear or speak sourd-muet sourde-muette

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
to make deaf assourdir

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
loud enough to cause hearing loss assourdissant

deafening silence n
noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm silence de mort

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
condition of being deaf surdité

deal /diːl/ /dɪəɫ/ n
division, share part
agreement, arrangement contrat
distribution of cards donne pli
instance of buying or selling marché

deal /diːl/ /dɪəɫ/ v
to distribute (cards) distribuer
to handle, manage traiter faire face
to take action; to act agir
to trade faire le commerce

deal with v
come to terms with successfully gérer
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression traiter
take action with respect to (someone or something) aborder avoir affaire à

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
one who peddles illicit drugs, especially to teenagers dealer

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
senior member of a group doyen doyenne
senior official in college or university doyen

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
high in price; expensive cher coûteux
loved; lovable cher
precious to or greatly valued by someone cher
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly cher
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line cher
formal way of addressing cher

dearest /ˈdɪəɹɪst/ /ˈdɪɹɪst/ n
a beloved person; a term of endearment chéri chérie

dearness n
quality of having great value cherté

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
period when food is rare disette
scarcity pénurie

death /dɛθ/ n
Tarot l'arcane sans nom la mort
cessation of life mort décès
personification of death camarde mort

death adder n
Acanthophis faiseur de mort

death camp n
facility camp d'extermination

death certificate n
document acte de décès

death erection n
post-mortem priapism érection post mortem érection terminale

death knell n
tolling of a bell announcing death glas
sign foretelling the death or destruction of something glas

death march n
forced movement of people in such circumstances that many die during the journey marches de la mort

death mask n
plaster or similar cast masque funéraire masque mortuaire

death penalty n
state punishment of death peine de mort peine capitale punition capitale

death row n
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death couloir de la mort

death sentence n
sentence arrêt de mort condamnation à mort sentence de mort

death warrant n
warrant that authorizes capital punishment condamnation à mort

death wish n
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else pulsion de mort

death's-head n
a human skull, as symbol of death tête de mort

deathbed /ˈdɛθbɛd/ n
the bed on which someone dies lit de mort

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ n
something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc coup fatal
strike or blow coup coup de grâce fatal

deathlore n
study of human aspects of death thanatologie

deathmatch /ˈdɛθ.mætʃ/ n
competitive mode combat à mort

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
break up of a natural dam débâcle
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously débâcle fiasco

debarker n
écorceur

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
lower in character, etc abâtardir

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] adj
controversial discutable débattable

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting débat
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views débat
discussion of opposing views discussion débat

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
participate in a debate débattre

debater /dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
one who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues. débatteur débatteuse

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ n
act of debauchery débauche

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
(transitive) to morally corrupt someone; to seduce débaucher

debauched /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ adj
corrupted, immoral débauché libertin

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
debauchery débauche

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ n
(finance) a type of bond debenture obligation
certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone debenture

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
to make feeble; to weaken débiliter

debility /dɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
state of weakness débilité fatigue

debit card n
card taking money directly from the bank account carte de débit

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed débris
ruins of a broken-down structure débris

debt /dɛt/ n
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another dette
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another dette
state or condition of owing something to another dette

debt relief n
forgiveness of debt annulation de la dette

debt-ridden adj
dominated by debt criblé de dettes

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
a person or firm that owes money débiteur débitrice

debug /diˈbʌɡ/ /diːˈbʌɡ/ v
to remove insects désinsectiser
to search for malfunctioning elements déboguer

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
computer program débogueur

debugging /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/ n
the process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system débogage

debunk /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ v
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something dévoiler jeter l'opprobre sur mettre en pièces réduire à néant se discréditer se déconsidérer

deburr /diːˈbɜː(ɹ)/ v
remove burrs ébavurer

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
a performer's first-time performance to the public première début

debutant /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/ n
debuting male débutant

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ n
a period of ten years décennie
a series of ten things décade dizaine

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration décadence décadentisme

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
characterized by moral or cultural decline décadent

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ n
person affected by moral decay décadent décadente

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
a decaffeinated drink déca

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ adj
From which caffeine has been removed décaféiné

decagon /ˈdɛkəɡɒn/ n
polygon with ten sides décagone

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyhedron with ten faces décaèdre

decakatal n
an SI unit of catalytic activity décakatal

decal /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ n
design or picture to be transferred autocollant

decalcify [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ] v
to deprive of calcareous matter décalcifier

decalcomania [diːˌkæɫkəˈmeɪnɪə] n
the process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decals décalcomanie

decalin n
decahydronaphthalene décaline

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
the length of 10 metres décamètre

decane n
decane décane

decannulate v
to remove a cannula from the atrium or aorta décanuler

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
to pour from one vessel into another transvaser
to pour off gently so as not to disturb the sediment; to decant wine décanter

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ n
act of decanting décantation transvasement

decaoxide /ˌdɛkəˈɒksaɪd/ n
décaoxyde

decapitated /dɪˈkæpɪteɪtəd/ adj
with the head removed décapité décolleté

decapitation /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
beheading décapitation

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
athlete who competes in the decathlon décathlonien décathlonienne décathlète

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ n
athletic contest décathlon

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
process or result of being gradually decomposed décrépitude

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
to deteriorate pourrir

decay chain n
chaîne de désintégration

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
departure, especially departure from this life; death décès

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
to die mourir décéder expirer trépasser

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/ adj
no longer alive décédé

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/ n
dead person défunt
plural: dead people défunts

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
act or behavior intended to deceive ruse tromperie
act or fact of deceiving tromperie
legal: fraudulent representation of a material fact fraude

deceitful /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
deceptive trompeur
deliberately misleading or cheating tricheur trompeur

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
trick or mislead tromper leurrer séduire

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
person who lies or deceives trompeur trompeuse

decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ v
reduce the acceleration of something décélérer ralentir
to go slower décélérer ralentir

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
the act or process of decelerating décélération

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
quality of being decent décence

decennium /dɪˈsɛnɪəm/ n
period of 10 years décennie

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
fair; good enough; okay décent
sufficiently clothed décent
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness intègre décent
significant; substantial substantiel décent

decentralization /diːsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the action of decentralizing décentralisation

decentralized /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪzd/ adj
not centralized décentralisé

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
instance of actions fabricated to mislead supercherie tromperie

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
misleading, attempting to deceive illusoire trompeur mensonger

deceptive advertising n
exaggerated advertising that attempts to deceive publicité mensongère

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
in a deceptive manner fallacieusement

deci- prefix
one tenth (1/10) déci-

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
a common measure of sound intensity décibel

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
to resolve or settle décider
give judgement décider

decided /dɪˈsaɪdəd/ adj
determined décidé

decidedly /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ adv
in a decided manner décidément
in a manner which leaves no question clairement

decidua /dɪˈsɪdʒʊə/ n
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus caduque membrane déciduale

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/ /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/ adj
describing a part that falls off, or is shed décidual
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season caduc caducifolié

decigrade /ˈdɛsɪɡɹeɪd/ n
angular measure décigrade

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ n
metric measurement décigramme

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
a unit of volume, decilitre décilitre

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] adj
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal décimal

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] n
number system décimal système décimal

decimal fraction n
fractional part of a decimal number fraction décimale

decimal number n
number expressed in the decimal system nombre décimal

decimal place n
position of digit to the right of the decimal point décimale

decimal point n
the decimal mark symbol, characteristic to the native tongue virgule
the point used in English mathematics point point décimal

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men décimer
to reduce to one-tenth décimer
to severely reduce décimer

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
one-tenth of a metre décimètre

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher déchiffrer

decipherable [dɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəɫ] adj
that can be deciphered déchiffrable

decipherment n
the analysis of documents written in ancient languages déchiffrement

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
choice or judgement décision
firmness of conviction décision

decisional [dɪˈsɪʒənəɫ] adj
of or pertaining to decisions décisionnel

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy décisif
marked by promptness and decision décidé décidée ferme

decisively /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ adv
in a decisive manner de [[manière]] [[décisive]]

deck /dɛk/ n
floorlike covering on a ship pont
pack of playing cards jeu de cartes

deck chair n
a folding chair with a wooden frame transat

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
to recite in theatrical way déclamer réciter scander

declamatorily adv
déclamatoirement

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief déclaration
act or process of declaring déclaration
list of items for various legal purposes déclaration

declaration of war n
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity déclaration de guerre

declarative /dɪˈklæɹətɪv/ adj
In grammar déclaratif

declarator /ˈdɛkləɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
déclarateur
A legal declaration déclaration

declaratory /dɛˈklæɹətɹi/ adj
serving to declare or explain déclaratoire

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
to affirm or state something emphatically déclarer
to announce something formally or officially déclarer
to make a declaration déclarer
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc déclarer
to make clear, explain expliquer

declare war v
initiate a state of war déclarer la guerre

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
way of categorizing déclinaison
act déclinaison

declensional /dɪˈklɛnʃənəɫ/ adj
pertaining to declension déclinatif

declericalization n
décléricalisation

declericalize v
décléricaliser

declinable /dɪˈklaɪnəbəɫ/ adj
capable of being declined déclinable

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane déclinaison
at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north déclinaison

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
downward movement, fall déclin
weakening déclin

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
American football or Canadian football: reject a penalty against an opposing team refuser
inflect décliner
run through from first to last décliner
refuse refuser décliner
weaken décliner péricliter

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ n
an extraction or essence décoction

decode /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text décoder

decoherence /diːkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
in physics décohérence

decollete /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/ adj
having a low-cut neckline décolleté

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
freeing of a colony from dependent status décolonisation

decolonize /diːˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
to release from the status of colony décoloniser

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
to take out of service or to render unusable déclasser

decommunize v
To divest of communism décommuniser

decompaction /diːkəmˈpækʃən/ n
the act of making something less compact décompactage

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
to recreate the original source code décompiler

decompiler /diːkəmˈpaɪlə(ɹ)/ n
computer program décompilateur

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
to decay se décomposer
to separate décomposer

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
organism feeding off decomposing organic material décomposeur

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
act of taking something apart démontage
biological process décomposition
splitting into constituent parts décomposition

decompression sickness n
condition from rapid decompression maladie de décompression maladie des caissons

deconfessionalization n
déconfessionnalisation

deconfessionalize v
déconfessionnaliser

decongest /diːkənˈdʒɛst/ v
free from congestion décongestionner

decongestant /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ n
drug that relieves congestion décongestionnant

deconstruct /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
break down déconstruire

decontamination /diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
process of removing contamination décontamination

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
to furnish with decorations décorer orner
to improve the appearance of a house, room, office and so forth décorer

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
that which adorns décoration
act of adorning décoration
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person décoration

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
one who decorates décorateur décoratrice

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
appropriate social behavior; propriety décorum

decossackization n
décosaquisation

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
animal used by hunters to lure game leurre
person or object meant to lure something to danger appât leurre

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
to act or use a decoy piéger

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
become smaller diminuer
make smaller diminuer réduire

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
edict or law décret

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
to command by a decree décréter

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
weakened or worn out décrépit

decretage n
a surrealist technique dépliage

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
making something no longer illegal décriminalisation dépénalisation

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
to denounce as harmful décrier dénoncer

decrypt /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ v
to convert to plain text déchiffrer

decryption /dɪˈkɹɪpʃən/ n
decoding décryptage

decubitus n
posture décubitus

decurdling n
décaillage

decurion /dɪˈkjʊəɹɪən/ n
member of government décurion
officer décurion

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection dédier
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action se consacrer se dévouer
to open (a building, for example) to public use inaugurer
to show to the public for the first time inaugurer
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate consacrer vouer
to set apart for a special use destiner

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
devoted, loyal, conscientious dévoué dédié

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
note prefixed to a work of art dédicace

dedovshchina /dʲɪdɐfˈɕːinə/ n
bullying in the Soviet/Russian army dedovchtchina

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ v
reach conclusion by logic déduire

deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/ v
to take one thing from another décompter déduire

deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
eligible to be deducted déductible

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
ability or skill to deduce déduction
that which is subtracted or removed déduction
sum that can be removed from tax calculations déduction
conclusion déduction
process of reasoning déduction

deductive /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
of, pertaining to, or based on deduction déductif

deductivism /dɪˈdʌktɪvɪzəm/ n
déductivisme

dee /diː/ n
name of the letter D, d dé

deed /diːd/ n
action action acte œuvre
brave or noteworthy action, feat or exploit exploit haut fait
legal contract acte notarié

deep /diːp/ adj
having its bottom far down profond
profound profond
a long way inward profond
difficult to awake profond
in extent in a direction away from the observer profond
voluminous profond
seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial profond
in a number of rows or layers profond
of a color, dark and highly saturated foncé foncée
of a sound or voice, low in pitch grave profond
thick in a vertical direction épais

deep /diːp/ n
the sea, the ocean profondeurs

deep drawing n
metal forming process emboutissage

deep fryer n
vessel for deep frying friteuse

deep learning n
apprentissage profond

deep link n
lien profond

deep space n
All of space beyond the gravitational influence of Earth espace lointain

deep state /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ n
large group of people believed to have long-lasting political influence état profond

deep water n
difficult or embarrassing situation profonde détresse être dans de beaux draps
waters suitable for deep-draft ships eau profond

deep-fry v
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat faire frire frire

deep-sea prawn n
Pandalus borealis crevette nordique

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
to become deeper devenir plus profond
to make darker or more intense intensifier
to make more poignant intensifier
to make deep or deeper approfondir

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
at depth profondément

deepwater prawn n
Pandalus borealis crevette nordique

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
animal of the family Cervidae cerf chevreuil

deer mouse n
Peromyscus souris sylvestre

deerslaughter n
killing of deer cérvicide

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication diffamation

defamatory /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ adj
damaging to someone's reputation diffamant diffamatoire

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
to harm, to diminish the reputation of diffamer

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation défaut

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
the act of defeating or being defeated défaite

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
to overcome in battle or contest vaincre défaire

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
acceptance of defeat without struggle défaitisme

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ adj
of, or relating to defeatism défaitiste

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ n
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude défaitiste

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ v
expel feces from one's bowels déféquer aller à la selle

defecation /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act or process of voiding excrement défécation

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
fault or malfunction défaut

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
to abandon; to change one's loyalty déserter passer à

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
act or incidence of defecting défection

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
having one or more defects défectueux
having only some forms défectif

defective verb n
verb with an incomplete conjugation verbe défectif

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
one who defects transfuge

defenceman n
defender in ice hockey and lacrosse défenseur

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
ward off attacks from défendre

defendant /dɪˈfɛndənt/ n
person prosecuted or sued inculpé défendeur

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
someone who defends défenseur défenseuse
sports term défenseur

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
eject from a window défenestrer

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of throwing out a window défenestration défenestrer

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
action of protecting from attack défense

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj
défensif

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ v
(transitive) to delay reporter différer remettre

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
great respect déférence respect
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others déférence

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
showing deference déférent

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ n
the feeling of being defiant défi

defibrillate /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/ v
To stop cardiac fibrillation to restore normal contraction, especially by using electric shock défibriller

defibrillation /diːˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
stopping of the fibrillation of the heart défibrillation

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
device défibrillateur

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
Insufficiency carence déficience
inadequacy or incompleteness déficience

deficient number n
deficient number nombre déficient

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue déficit budgétaire déficit

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ n
single file défilé

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ v
to make impure or dirty souiller
to violate the chastity of déflorer
to march in a single file défiler

definable [dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ] adj
able to be defined définissable

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
state meaning of définir
demark the limits of définir
express the essential nature of définir
to determine déterminer définir

defined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ adj
having a definition or value défini

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
having distinct limits défini

definite article n
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered article défini

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
in a definite manner assurément décidément
without question and beyond doubt assurément certainement décidément sans conteste

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol définition
statement expressing the essential nature of something définition
product of defining définition
act of defining définition
action or process of defining définition
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail définition

definitional [ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ] adj
définitionnel

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ adj
conclusive or decisive définitif définitive

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ n
philately: ordinary postage stamp timbre d'usage courant

deflagrate /ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt/ v
to burn with intense light and heat déflagrer

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
decrease in the general price level déflation

deflection /dəˈflɛkʃən/ /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
act of deflecting déflexion

defloration n
the act of deflowering défloration

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to take the virginity of a woman or girl déflorer

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
to remove foliage from plants défolier

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
to clear an area of forest déboiser

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
process of destroying a forest déboisement déforestation

deform /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
to spoil the form of déformer

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
act of deforming, or state of being deformed déformation

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ adj
unusual of shape difforme

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
action of defragmenting défragmentation

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
to obtain money or property by fraud arnaquer escroquer

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something) défrayer

defrock /diːˈfɹɒk/ v
remove the rights of a member of clergy défroquer

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
to remove frost from décongeler
to thaw décongeler

deft /dɛft/ adj
skillful habile

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
deceased défunt

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
to remove the fuse from a bomb désamorcer

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
to provoke to combat or strife défier

degauss /diːˈɡaʊs/ v
to reduce a magnetic field dégausser

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
to cause lose good or desirable qualities dégénérer
to lose good or desirable qualities dégénérer

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become diminished dégénérescence dégénération
gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants dégénération dégénérescence

deglobalization /diːˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
The process of deglobalizing economies démondialisation

deglobalize /diːˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ v
To make independent according to deglobalization démondialiser

deglutination /diːˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ungluing déglutination

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
that which can be degraded dégradable

degradation /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing dégradation

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
(mathematics) the sum of the exponents of a term degré ordre
academic award diplôme
amount, proportion, extent degré grade
in geometry: unit of angle degré grade
unit of temperature degré grade
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in degré grade

degree Celsius n
unit of temperature degré Celsius

degree of freedom n
minimum number of coordinates usable to describe a mechanical system degré de liberté

degrowth n
negative growth décroissance

dehisce /dɪˈhɪs/ v
(botany) burst or split open déhiscer

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
(botany) opening of an organ by its own means déhiscence
(medicine) rupture déhiscence

dehiscent /dɪˈhɪsənt/ adj
botany: which dehisces déhiscent

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
to take away humanity déshumaniser

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ n
device for removing moisture from air déshumidificateur

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
to lose or remove water déshydrater

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
From which the water has been removed déshydraté
Suffering from dehydration déshydraté

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
act or process of freeing from water déshydratation

dehydro- prefix
used to form the names of compounds that have lost one or more hydrogen atoms déshydro-

dehydrogenase /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ n
enzyme déshydrogénase

deicidal [deɪ(j)ɪˈsaɪdəɫ] adj
of or pertaining to deicide déicide

deicide /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ n
crucifixion déicide
killer déicide
killing déicide

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ adj
pertaining to deixis déictique

deification n
Act of deifying déification

deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ v
to make a god of déifier

deign /deɪn/ v
(intransitive) to condescend condescendre daigner

deinterlace /diːˈɪntəleɪs/ v
to convert into a non-interlaced format désentrelacer

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
belief déisme

deity /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/ n
a powerful entity that possesses numerous miraculous powers déité
essential nature of a god, divinity divinité déité

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ n
reference relying on context déixis deixis

dejecta n
body waste déjection

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
sad and dispirited abattu découragé déprimé

dejection /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
a state of melancholy or depression abattement

dekulakization n
repression of the kulaks dékoulakisation

dekulakize /dɪˈkuːlakaɪz/ v
collectivize the property of a wealthy peasant dékoulakiser

delative case n
case used to indicate movement from an object délatif

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
period of time before an event occurs retard délai

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
put off until a later time retarder

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ adj
pleasing to the taste; delicious délicieuse délicieux savoureuse savoureux

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ n
something that is pleasing to the taste délice

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
deputy, envoy, representative délégué déléguée

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
to commit a task to someone déléguer

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
a group of delegates délégation

delete /dɪˈliːt/ v
to remove supprimer

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
harmful délétère

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome cassure chromosomique délétion
the act of deleting suppression

deleverage v
to reduce debt in by rapidly selling assets désendetter

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
carefully considered concerté
intentional délibéré
not hasty or sudden délibéré

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
consider carefully délibérer

deliberately adv
intentionally exprès délibérément

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
quality of being delicate délicatesse
something appealing, especially a pleasing food gourmandise

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
easily damaged or requiring careful handling délicat

delicately adv
in a delicate manner délicatement

delicateness n
the characteristic of being delicate délicatesse

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
shop selling prepared foods traiteur épicerie fine

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
pleasing to taste délicieux savoureux gouteux goutu

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ n
joy, pleasure délice joie plaisir

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ v
to give pleasure to enchanter prendre plaisir à ravir se délecter de

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtəd/ adj
Greatly pleased ravi
Filled with wonder and delight ravi

delightful [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ] adj
pleasant; pleasing délicieux

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
délimiter
describe or depict with words or gestures décrire
sketch out, draw or trace an outline délinéer

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n
délimitation
an image of the outline of an object ébauche

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ n
one who breaks the law délinquant

deliquescence n
condition of being deliquescent déliquescence

delirium /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ n
mental state of confusion délire

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
to bring or transport something to its destination livrer
to give birth accoucher
to hand over or surrender livrer remettre

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ adj
able to be delivered livrable

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ n
end product livrable

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
Act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered délivrance

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
act of conveying something livraison
item which has been conveyed livraison
act of giving birth accouchement naissance parturition
administration of a drug administration

deliveryman n
someone employed to make deliveries livreur

delouse v
to remove lice from épouiller

delphinula n
delphinule

delta /ˈdɛɫtə/ n
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet delta
landform at the mouth of a river delta
mathematical symbol Δ delta

deltiology /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
study and collection of postcards deltiologie

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ adj
of or connected with deltoid muscle deltoïde

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ n
muscle deltoïde

delude /dɪˈluːd/ v
to deceive tricher tromper

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
a great flood déluge
an overwhelming amount of something déluge avalanche

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
to flood with water inonder
to overwhelm inonder

delusion /dɪˈluːʒən/ n
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind délire illusion

delusion of grandeur n
False belief that one is important or powerful folie des grandeurs mégalomanie

deluxe /dəˈlʌks/ adj
fine in quality de luxe

delve /dɛlv/ v
to dig in the ground creuser
to search carefully for information fouiller

demagogic adj
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue démagogique

demagogism n
The practice and principles of a demagogue démagogie

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
leader démagogue démagogues
orator démagogue

demagoguery n
rhetoric démagogie

demagogy n
demagogism démagogie

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
desire to purchase goods and services demande
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price demande
order exige

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
to request forcefully exiger

demanding /dəˈmændɪŋ/ /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ adj
requiring much endurance, strength, or patience exigeant éprouvant

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit démarcation
thus fixed limit démarcation

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
The outward way in which a person behaves comportement conduite

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ adj
insane or mentally ill dément démente

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
progressive decline in cognitive function démence
madness or insanity démence

demerit n
mark for bad conduct blâme démérite

demersal adj
living near the bottom of a body of water démersal

demi- prefix
half demi-

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
a half-god or hero demi-dieu

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
bottle dame-jeanne tourie

demilitarized zone n
area zone démilitarisée

demimonde n
class of women demi-monde

demine v
remove explosive mines from déminer

deminer n
one who removes explosive mines démineur

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ n
mort
end, downfall, or failure chute disparition fin échec
the conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years transfert
transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor transfert transmission

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
music triple-croche

demiurge /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.əːdʒ/ n
being that created the universe démiurge

demiurgically adv
démiurgiquement

demo /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
a brief demonstration or visual explanation démo démonstration
a march or gathering to make a political protest démonstration
a short recording of a song etc for publicity démo
an example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount démo

demo- prefix
pertaining to people or society démo-

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
disorganization or disarming of troops démobilisation

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
to release someone from military duty démobilier

democide /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ n
démocide

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
government under the rule of its people démocratie
rule by the people démocratie

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
supporter of democracy démocrate
ruler in a democracy démocrate

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
pertaining to democracy démocratique

democratic socialism n
socialism based on democratic principles socialisme démocratique

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
in a democratic way démocratiquement

democratism n
principles or spirit of democracy démocratisme

democratist adj
relating to, or supporting democratism démocratiste

democratization n
the introduction of democracy démocratisation

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
to make democratic démocratiser

demodulator /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
any device that demodulates a signal démodulateur

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
person who studies demography démographe

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to demography démographique

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
study of human populations démographie

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
to destroy démolir

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
the action of demolishing or destroying démolition

demolition derby n
competition in which contestants crash cars derby de démolition

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
evil spirit démon
false god, Satanic divinity diable démon

demonetization /diːˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
process of demonetizing démonétisation

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
Pertaining to evil spirits démoniaque

demonization n
the act of demonizing or something demonized diabolisation démonisation

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
turn into a demon diaboliser démoniser

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
study of demons démonologie

demonstrably adv
in such a manner as to be capable of being demonstrated démontrablement

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
to display the method of using an object démontrer
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation démontrer
to participate in a demonstration manifester démontrer

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
act démonstration
event démonstration
public display of opinion démonstration manifestation

demonstrative /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ adj
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to démonstratif
that serves to demonstrate, show or prove démonstratif

demonstrative adjective n
type of adjective adjectif démonstratif

demonstrative pronoun n
pronoun which replaces a noun pronom démonstratif

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
a person involved in a demonstration manifestant manifestante

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ n
name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place gentilé démonyme ethnonyme

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
to destroy morale; to dishearten démoraliser

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
To lower the rank or status dégrader rétrograder
To relegate reléguer au second plan

demotion n
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status dégradation

demotivation n
feeling or state of being demotivated démotivation

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
modest, quiet, reserved discret réservé sobre sérieux

demurrage n
compensation paid for such detention surestarie
detention of a freight vehicle during delayed loading or unloading surestarie

demyelination n
removal of the myelin sheath démyélinisation

demystification n
removal of mystery or confusion démystification

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
to explain démythifier démystifier

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
home of certain animals antre repaire tanière

denarius /dɪˈnɑːɹɪəs/ n
silver coin denier

denationalize /diːˈnæʃ(ə)nəlaɪz/ v
privatize dénationaliser

denatured alcohol n
ethyl alcohol unfit for consumption alcool dénaturé

denazification n
process of the removal of Nazis dénazification

denazify v
to free from Nazi influence dénazifier

dendritic /dɛndˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
of or possessing dendrites dendritique

dendrochronologist n
person dendrochronologue

dendrochronology n
science of counting tree rings dendrochronologie

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
the study of trees dendrologie

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡi/ n
disease dengue

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ n
disease dengue

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
assertion of untruth négation
negation in logic dénégation négation
refusal to believe a problem exists déni
refusal to comply with a request refus

denial of pregnancy n
refusal to accept one's pregnancy déni de grossesse

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ adj
relating to denial in a controversial debate négationniste

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
unit of fineness of yarn denier
coin denier

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
blacken noircir
to criticise so as to besmirch dénigrer médire
to treat as worthless dénigrer déprécier rabaisser

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
textile with diagonal pattern denim

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in citoyen habitant résident
one who frequents a place habitué

denominal adj
dénominal

denominal n
verb that is derived from a noun or adjective dénominal

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
act of naming, designation dénomination
name, designation, or title désignation

denominational adj
of or pertaining to a denomination confessionnel

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
The number or expression written below the line in a fraction dénominateur

denormalization n
the act or process of denormalizing dénormalisation

denotatum n
Something that is denoted; a referent dénotatum

denote /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
to convey meaning dénoter signifier
to indicate, mark dénoter indiquer marquer

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ v
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty dénoncer
to criticize or speak out against dénoncer
to make a formal or public accusation against balancer dénoncer

dense /dɛns/ adj
obscure, or difficult to understand obscur
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence bouché

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume densité
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume densité

dent /dɛnt/ n
shallow deformation in the surface bosse

dent /dɛnt/ v
produce a dent cabosser

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ adj
of or concerning dentistry dentaire
of or concerning the teeth dentaire
phonetics dental

dental calculus n
crust on the teeth tartre

dental floss n
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth fil dentaire soie dentaire

dentate adj
Having teeth or toothlike projections dentelé denté

denticity n
number of donor groups from a ligand to the central atom of a coordination compound denticité

dentin n
material of a tooth dentine

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
specialized medical doctor dentiste

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth odontologie dentisterie

dentition /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ n
set of natural teeth dentition

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ n
complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth dentier
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit prothèse dentaire dentition denture

denuclearization n
act or process of denuclearizing dénucléarisation

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
to assert that something is not true nier

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm déodorant

deontic /diːˈɒntɪk/ adj
pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation déontique

deontological adj
of or relating to deontology déontologique

deontology n
Ethical study of duties, obligations, and rights déontologie

deoxygenate /diˈɒksɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
to remove oxygen from something désoxygéner

deoxygenation /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ n
the removal of oxygen désoxygénation

deoxyribonucleic acid n
deoxyribonucleic acid acide désoxyribonucléique

deoxyribonucleotide n
nucleotide containing deoxyribose désoxyribonucléotide

deoxyribose n
derivative of ribose désoxyribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
to deviate dévier
to die s’en aller
to go away from quitter
to leave partir

department /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/ n
ministère
subdivision of organization ministère département
territorial division département

department store n
store containing many departments grand magasin

departmental adj
of or pertaining to a department départemental

departure /dɪˈpɑːtjə(ɹ)/ n
deviation from a plan or procedure déviation
the act of departing départ

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
hang down pendre
rely on support dépendre

dependability n
characteristic of being dependable fiabilité

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
able to be depended on fiable

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
irresistible need dépendance
state of being dependent dépendance

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
addiction dépendance
computing: reliance on functionality dépendance

dependency grammar n
grammaire de dépendance

dependency injection n
a process of supplying an external dependency to a software component injection de dépendances

dependency inversion principle pn
principe d'inversion des dépendances

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
relying upon; depending upon dépendant

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ n
one who relies on another for support dépendant

dependent variable n
in algebra variable dépendante

dependently adv
in a dependent manner dépendamment

deperdition n
loss, destruction déperdition

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
décrire représenter

depiction n
lifelike image représentation

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
to empty or unload vider

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
used up, expended épuisé

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad déplorable

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
to bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for déplorer

deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ n
distribution of military forces prior to battle déploiement
implementation, or putting into use, of something déploiement

depoetize v
dépoétiser

depolarization /diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of depolarizing dépolarisation

depollute v
free from pollution dépolluer

depolymerization /diˌpɑliməɹɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˌˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
decomposition of a polymer dépolymérisation

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
a deponent verb déponent

depopulate /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
to reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc. dépeupler

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ n
act or condition of depopulating dépeuplement

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
to evict, especially from a country déporter

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
act of deporting or exiling déportation

deportee /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ n
deported person déporté déportée

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
money given as an initial payment arrhes acompte
money placed in an account dépôt
asset that was left to the care of the other dépôt
security for a borrowed item caution
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material dépôt gisement

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
to entrust one's assets to the care of another déposer
to lay down déposer

deposition /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
removal of someone from office destitution
transformation of gas into solid condensation solide

depository /dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/ /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/ n
a place where something is deposited dépôt

depot /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n
warehouse or similar storage facility dépôt
bus or railway station dépôt

depower v
to deprive of power dépouvoirer

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
express disapproval of désapprouver

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
computing: obsolescent obsolète

depreciate /dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/ v
To belittle déprécier rabaisser
To reduce in value over time déprécier

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ n
the decline in value of assets dépréciation
state dépréciation

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
to press down on appuyer

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
severely despondent and unhappy déprimé dépressif mélancolique

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
causing depression or sadness déprimant

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
psychology: state of mind dépression
economics: period of major economic contraction dépression
geography: low area dépression
reduction in a biological variable dépression
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure dépression

depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
Of or relating to depression dépressif
depressed dépressif
dispiriting dépressif déprimant

depressor n
anything that depresses abaisseur

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ n
state of being deprived privation

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
take something away; deny someone of something priver

deprived /dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ adj
subject to deprivation dépouillé

deprogramming n
the removal of the programming instilled into a person by a cult or similar organization déprogrammation

depth /dɛpθ/ n
vertical distance below a surface profondeur

depths /dɛpθs/ n
a very remote part profondeurs
deepest part profondeurs
most severe part cœur

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
legislator député
representative adjoint suppléant

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsɪnaɪt/ v
force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location déraciner
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate déraciner

derail /dəˈɹeɪl/ v
to come off the tracks dérailler
to deviate from the previous course or direction dérailler

derailleur /dəˈɹeɪlɚ/ /dɪˈɹeɪljə/ n
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another dérailleur

derailment n
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs déraillement

deratization n
deratization dératisation

deregulatory /diːˈɹɛɡjulətɔɹi/ /diːˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to deregulation dérégulateur

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abandoned abandonné délaissé en ruines
negligent négligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
abandoned ship épave
outcast clochard paria

dereliction /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/ n
the act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned déréliction
willful neglect of one's duty prévarication

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
to harshly mock; ridicule bafouer railler

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
act of treating with contempt dérision

derivational adj
of or pertaining to derivation dérivationnel

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
in analysis: value dérivée
something derived dérivé dérivée
word that derives from another dérivé

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction dériver
find the derivation of (a word or phrase) dériver
deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning conclure déduire
obtain (something) from something else tirer trouver
originate (from) dériver découler

derived class n
subclass classe dérivée

derived function n
calculus: a function fonction dérivée

dermatographic adj
dermatographique

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
of or pertaining to dermatology dermatologique

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology dermatologue

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
the study of the skin and its diseases dermatologie

dermatosis /ˌdɜːməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
disease of the skin dermatose

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
skin layer underlying epidermis derme

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
tending to lessen in value dépréciatif dépréciative péjoratif péjorative

derouine n
exedition to First Nations camps dérouine

derriere /ˌdɛɹiˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
bottom, bum derrière

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
brave and adventurous actions acte de bravoure exploits faits d'armes hauts faits prouesse

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism derviche

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water dessalement

desalination plant n
plant which converts seawater usine de désalinisation

desalt v
to remove salt from dessaler

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
to pass from a higher to a lower place descendre
music: to fall in pitch descendre
to go down upon or along descendre

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
one who is the progeny of someone descendant
later evolutionary type descendant

descending colon n
part of colon côlon descendant

descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
instance of descending descente
sloping passage or incline descente
way down descente
lineage or hereditary derivation origine descendance

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
to represent in words décrire
to give rise to a geometrical structure décrire

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
account in words description
characteristics signalement

descriptivism n
describing real forms of linguistic usage descriptivisme

descry /dɪˈskɹaɪ/ v
to notice carefully; to detect percevoir

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
to inappropriately change désacraliser profaner
to profane or violate sacredness profaner désacraliser
to remove the consecration désécrer

desecration /dɛsɨˈkɹejʃn̩/ n
act of disrespect towards sacred profanation

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
cause to become insensitive désensibiliser

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
Abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited désert

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
barren area désert

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ v
to abandon abandonner déserter
to leave military service déserter

desert rose n
flower rose des sables

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
person who leaves a military or naval unit déserteur

desertification n
process by which a region becomes a desert désertification

desertify v
become desert désertifier

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n
deserting désertion

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
to merit mériter

desideratum /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ n
A wished-for or desired thing desideratum désideratum

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
art of designing design
intention dessein intention
pattern modèle
plan conception plan

designated driver n
Individual not drinking for the purpose of driving their companions home conducteur désigné

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
distinguishing mark or name appellation
indication indication

designer n
person who designs designer styliste

desinence /ˈdɛsənəns/ /ˈdɛsɪnəns/ n
inflectional word-ending désinence

desirability n
state of being desirable désirabilité

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
suitable to be desired désirable souhaitable

desirably /dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbli/ adv
in a manner likely to arouse desire désirablement

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
something wished for désir
strong attraction désir
feeling of desire désir

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
want emotionally or sexually désirer
wish for earnestly désirer

desirous /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/ adj
Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous désireux désirant

desk /dɛsk/ n
table for writing and reading bureau pupitre

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
on-screen background bureau

desktop computer n
a computer of a size designed to be used on a desk ordinateur de bureau

desktop publishing n
use of page layout software PAO publication assistée par ordinateur

desman /ˈdɛsmən/ n
insectivore of the mole family desman

desmography n
desmographie

desmosome n
a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue desmosome

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ v
to deprive of inhabitants ravager
to make sad, forlorn and hopeless désoler

despair /dɪˈspeə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ n
loss of hope désespoir désespérer

despair /dɪˈspeə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ v
to be hopeless désespérer
to despair of désespérer

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ n
bold outlaw desperado

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
filled with despair désespéré

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice aux grands maux les grands remèdes

desperately adv
in a desperate manner désespérément

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope désespoir

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
deserving to be despised méprisable abject détestable

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
to regard with contempt or scorn mépriser dédaigner

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
in spite of malgré en dépit de

despond /dɪˈspɒnd/ /ˈdɛspɒnd/ v
To give up the will, courage, or spirit se décourager

despondency n
a feeling of depression or disheartenment abattement
loss of hope or confidence désespoir

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage découragé abattu déprimé triste

despot /ˈdɛs pət/ /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ n
ruler with absolute power; tyrant despote

despotism n
government by a singular authority despotisme

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal dessert

dessertspoon n
spoon cuiller à dessert cuillère à dessert
unit of measure cuiller à dessert cuillère à dessert
volume cuiller à dessert cuillerée à dessert cuillère à dessert

dessiatina /dɛsjəˈtiːnə/ n
a Russian measure of land dessiatine

destabilization n
destabilizing déstabilisation

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
to make something unstable déstabiliser
to become unstable déstabiliser

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent destination arrivée

destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ n
predetermined condition; fate; fixed order of things destin destinée

destitute /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/ adj
lacking something; devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken démuni

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
condition of lacking something dénuement
extreme state of poverty indigence

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
to damage beyond use or repair détruire
(colloquial) to defeat soundly détruire
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal) euthanasier

destroyable adj
able to be destroyed destructible

destroyer n
that who/which destroys destructeur
type of warship destroyer contre-torpilleur

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
act of destroying destruction
results of a destructive event destruction

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
causing destruction; damaging destructif

destructor n
cleaning-up commands in object oriented programming destructeur
one who destructs destructeur

destruxin n
destruxine

desuetude /dəˈsuːəˌtuːd/ /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ n
disuse, obsolescence abandon désuétude oubli

detach /dəˈtætʃ/ /dɪˈtætʃ/ v
to take apart or take off détacher

detachable /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
designed to be unfastened amovible détachable

detached adj
of a house: not joined to another house on either side à quatre façades

detachment n
impartiallity impartialité
indifference détachement
military unit détachement
separation détachement

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
military: temporary unit détachement
plural: personal information coordonnées
something small enough to escape casual notice détail
something considered trivial enough to ignore détail
uncountable: a profusion of details détails détail

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ v
to explain in detail détailler

detailed adj
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment détaillé

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
put under custody arrêter détenir

detainee /ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ n
one who is detained détenu détenue

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing détecter déceler

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ adj
That which can be detected détectable

detected adj
Referring to something that has been noticed détecté

detected v
Simple past tense and past participle of detect détecté

detection /dəˈtɛkʃən/ n
the finding out of a constituent, a signal, an agent or the like détection
act of detecting or sensing something détection

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
person employed to find information détective enquêteur
police officer who looks for evidence détective

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ n
device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon détecteur

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
détention
act or state arrestation détention

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
to persuade someone not to do something décourager dissuader
to prevent something from happening empêcher

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ adj
having the power to clean détergent détergente détersif détersive

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant détergent

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
make worse détériorer

deterioration /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
process of making or growing worse détérioration

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtʌɹmɪnənt/ n
in mathematical sense déterminant
determining factor déterminant

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement détermination

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
to ascertain definitely déterminer
to set the limits of déterminer

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
decided or resolute déterminé résolu

determinedly adv
in a determined manner déterminément résolument

determiner n
class of words déterminant

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ n
notion in ethics déterminisme

deterministic /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪstɪk/ adj
having exactly predictable time evolution déterministe
of a Turing machine déterministe
of or relating to determinism déterministe

deterministically adv
in a deterministic manner déterministiquement

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
act of deterring dissuasion
art of producing fear of attacking dissuasion

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ adj
serving to deter dissuasif dissuasive

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ n
Something that deters dissuasion

detersive adj
having cleansing abilities détersif détersive

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
to dislike intensely détester mépriser

detestation n
hate coupled with disgust détestation

dethrone v
forcibly remove a monarch détrôner

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ v
to cause to explode détoner détonner
to explode détonner

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
an explosion détonation

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
device used to detonate an explosive device détonateur capsule fulminante

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
intransitive: to make a detour détourner

detoxification n
detoxification désintoxication

detoxify v
remove harmful substances désintoxiquer

detractor n
a person that belittles the worth of another person or cause détracteur détracteuse

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
harm, hurt, damage détriment

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
causing damage or harm nuisible néfaste

detritivore /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
organism that feeds on detritus détritivore

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/ n
détritus

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
number two deux
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points égalité

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ n
contrived plot resolution deus ex machina

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
deutérium

deuterocanonical adj
of the second canon of the Old Testament deutérocanonique

deuteron n
deuterium nucleus deutéron

deutoxide /djuːˈtɒksaɪd/ n
the chemical compound deutoxide deutoxyde

devaluation n
depreciation dévaluation

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
to ruin many or all things over a large area dévaster

devastated adj
ruined, ravaged dévasté ravagé

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of devastating or state of being devastated dévastation

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
to bring out photographic images développer
to create développer créer
to progress se développer développer
(chess) to place one's pieces actively se développer développer
to progress through stages se développer développer

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
(of a country) not primitive; not third world développé
mature développé

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
film developer révélateur
liquid used in chemical film processing développateur
real estate developer promoteur
software programmer développeur programmeur
someone engaged in product creation and improvement concepteur créateur développeur

developing adj
of a country en développement

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
process of developing développement
something which has developed développement

developmental biology n
study of the physiological changes that occurs within individual organisms biologie du développement

deverbal adj
related to something that is derived from a verb déverbatif

deverbal n
déverbal

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ n
variation from expected behavior or form déviance

deviancy /ˈdiː.vij(e)nsiː/ n
the state of being deviant déviance

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
of or pertaining to a deviation déviant

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
person who deviates déviant

deviate /ˈdiːvi.ət/ /ˈdiːvieɪt/ v
To go off course from; to change course; to change plans dévier

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
act of deviating déviation
statistical deviation écart

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
piece of equipment appareil
project, stratagem, artifice artifice manœuvre ruse stratagème

device driver n
software that communicates between operating system and hardware pilote pilote informatique

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ n
a creature of hell diable
wicked or naughty person diable
bad part of the conscience diable
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity diable
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier) diable
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him type diable
the devil: the chief devil Satan Diable

devil is in the details proverb
specific provisions of something may be complicated le diable est dans les détails

devil's advocate n
debater avocat du diable

devil's beating his wife interjection
interjection uttered when it rains while the sun is shining le diable bat sa femme et marie sa fille

devil's coach-horse n
ocype odorant staphylin noir staphylin odorant

devil's luck n
astounding good luck chance du diable

devil-may-care adj
carefree insouciant

devilish adj
extreme, excessive diabolique infernal
resembling or characteristic of a devil diabolique

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
Deviating; not straightforward, not honest, not frank; not standard sournois roublard rusé

devise v
use the intellect to plan or design concevoir élaborer

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
empty, completely without dépourvu

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ n
a rolling down dévolution

devote /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
to commit oneself for a certain matter consacrer vouer

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
admirer inconditionnel

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication dévouement
religious veneration, zeal, or piety dévotion

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj
of or pertaining to devotion or worship dévotionnel

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
to eat greedily dévorer

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc rosée

dewatering n
technique for the removal of water exondation

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands dextérité

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
skillful with one's hands adroit habile

dexterously adv
in a dexterious manner [[avec]] [[dextérité]] adroitement

dextrocardia n
abnormality dextrocardie

dextrochere n
dextrochère

dextrorotatory adj
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right dextrogyre

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
naturally-occurring form of glucose dextrose

dharma /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
principle that orders the universe dharma

dhole /doʊl/ n
Asian wild dog dhole

dhoti n
dhoti pagne

di- prefix
two, twice di-

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
A group of metabolic diseases diabète

diabetes mellitus n
medical disorder diabète sucré

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
having diabetes diabétique
of diabetes diabétique
suitable for one having diabetes mellitus diabétique

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
person suffering from diabetes mellitus diabétique

diabetologist n
physician whose speciality is diabetology diabétologue

diabolic /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
extremely evil or cruel diabolique
showing wickedness typical of a devil diabolique

diabolically adv
In a diabolical manner diaboliquement

diabolo /dɪˈæbələʊ/ n
juggling apparatus diabolo

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
changing with time diachronique

diacritical mark n
symbol diacritique signe diacritique

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
crown couronne diadème
ornamental headband diadème
regal power couronne

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ n
diacritic placed over a vowel letter tréma diérèse
separation of a vowel into two distinct syllables diérèse

diagenetic adj
of or relating to diagenesis diagenétique

diagnose /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/ /daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ v
determine the root cause of diagnostiquer

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
identification of the nature and cause of an illness diagnostic diagnose

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
of, or relating to diagnosis diagnostique

diagnostician n
a medical doctor specialized in diagnoses interniste

diagnostics n
the process of determining the state of or capability of a component diagnostic

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices diagonale

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
something forming or resembling a diagonal line diagonale

diagonal element n
element on the main diagonal of a square matrix coefficient diagonal élément diagonal

diagonal matrix n
type of matrix matrice diagonale

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
graph or chart diagramme
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships diagramme schéma

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ n
disk with finger holes on a telephone cadran
graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves cadran
person's face bouille tronche

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ v
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone composer signaler

dial indicator n
instrument that measures small distances comparateur

dial tone n
telephony signal tonalité

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
variety of a language dialecte patois

dialect continuum n
a range of dialects continuum dialectal

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
relating to a dialect dialectal

dialectical adj
pertaining to dialectics dialectique

dialectical materialism n
branch of philosophy matérialisme dialectique

dialectics n
systematic method of argument dialectique

dialectological adj
dialectologique

dialectology n
the study of dialects dialectologie

diallage /daɪˈælədʒi/ n
stone with changing colors diallage

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
conversation or other discourse between individuals dialogue

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ v
discuss dialoguer

dialog box n
window that prompts the user to enter information boîte de dialogue

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
conversation or other discourse between individuals dialogue conversation

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ v
discuss dialoguer

dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/ n
chemical method dialyse

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
line diamètre
length of this line diamètre

diametral adj
relating to a diameter diamétral

diametrically /ˈdaɪ.æ.mɛt.ɹɪk.li/ adv
on exactly the opposite side diamétralement

diamine n
compound containing two amino groups diamine

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
card games: card of the diamonds suit carreau
uncountable: mineral diamant
gemstone diamant
something that resembles a diamond diamant

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ v
to adorn with diamonds diamanter

diamondiferous adj
yielding diamond diamantifère

diamonds n
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦ carreau

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent couche

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ v
To put diapers on someone langer

diaper lover /ˈdaɪpɚ ˈlʌvɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə ˈlʌvə/ n
person amateur de couches

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
Transparent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through diaphane
of a fine, almost transparent texture diaphane

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen diaphragme
contraceptive device diaphragme
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light diaphragme
mechanics: flexible membrane membrane diaphragme

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ v
optics: to reduce lens aperture diaphragmer

diapir /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɪə(ɹ)/ n
intrusion of ductile rock diapir

diapositive n
photography: slide diapositive

diarchy n
form of government dyarchie

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ n
one who keeps a diary diariste

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
medical condition diarrhée foire
watery excrement chiasse

diarthrosis n
a joint that can move freely in various planes diarthrose

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
daily log of experiences journal intime journal

diaspora /daɪˈæspəɹə/ /ˈdaɪəˌspɒɹə/ n
dispersion of a group of people diaspora

diasporic adj
pertaining to a diaspora diasporique

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
pertaining to a diastole diastolique

diathermy n
generation of heat using high-frequency electromagnetic currents diathermie

diatom /ˈdaɪətɑːm/ /ˈdaɪətəm/ n
grouping of minute algae diatomée

diatomaceous earth n
soil kieselguhr terre d'infusoires terre diatomée

diatomic /daɪəˈtɒmɪk/ adj
consisting of two atoms diatomique

diatonic adj
diatonic diatonique

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
bitter denunciation diatribe
prolongued discourse diatribe

diazepam /daɪˈæzəpæm/ n
minor tranquillizer diazépam

diazonium n
diazonium

dibs /dɪbz/ interjection
said to reserve to the right to something before anyone else prems preums prims shotgun

dibs /dɪbz/ n
a claim to the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else prems preums prims shotgun

dicastery n
administrative body of the Vatican dicastère
judicial body of Athens dicastère

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
fraught with danger périlleux risqué
of uncertain, risky outcome au résultat incertain risqué

dichogamy n
dichogamy hermaphrodisme successif hermaphrodisme séquentiel

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
separation or division into two dichotomie

dichroic adj
Exhibiting dichroism dichroïque

dick /dɪk/ n
highly contemptible person connard pédé
slang: penis bite queue paf pine vit zob

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
(slang) glans penis gland
(slang) stupid person gland connard tête de nœud tête de vier

dickslap n
biffle bifle

dickslap v
biffler bifler

dicotyledon n
in botany dicotylédone

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
to speak in order for someone to write down the words dicter
to order, command, control dicter

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down dictée
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words dictée

dictation machine n
sound recording device appareil à dictée dictaphone

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship dictateur
tyrannical boss, or authority figure dictateur

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] adj
of or pertaining to a dictator dictatorial

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
a government led by a dictator dictature

dictatorship of the proletariat n
the temporary period following the fall of capitalism dictature du prolétariat

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
clarity of word choice diction

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
an associative array dictionnaire table d'association tableau associatif
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words dictionnaire dico

dictionary form n
basic form of a word forme canonique

dictyopteran n
insect dictyoptère

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate didactique
teaching from textbooks rather than laboratory demonstration and application livresque

didactically adv
in didactic manner didactiquement

diderm adj
having two cell membranes didermique

didgeridoo /ˌdɪdʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
Australian musical instrument didgeridoo

didymium n
mixture of praseodymium and neodymium once thought to be an element didyme

die /daɪ/ n
device for cutting into a specified shape emporte-pièce matrice
device used to cut an external screw thread filière
fragment of a completed integrated circuit wafer puce
polyhedron used in games of chance dé

die /daɪ/ v
to stop living mourir expirer crever trépasser

die out v
to become extinct s'éteindre

diegetic /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
diégétique

dieldrin n
cyclodiene insecticide dieldrine

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / n
physics: nonconducting material dielectrique

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ n
fuel gazole diésel

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
controlled regimen of food régime diète
council of leaders Diète parlement
food a person or animal consumes régime

dietary fibre n
undigested substance fibre alimentaire

dietetic /daɪəˈtɛtɪk/ adj
relating to diet diététique
relating to preparation for those on a restricted diet diététique

diethanolamine n
hydroxy secondary amine diéthanolamine

diethylene glycol n
organic compound diéthylène glycol

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
person who studies or practices dietetics diététicien nutritionniste

differ /ˈdɪfə/ v
not to have the same characteristics différer
to have diverging opinions, disagree différer

difference /ˈdɪfɹəns/ n
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else différence
quality of being different différence
arithmetic: result of a subtraction différence
disagreement or argument about something important différend

difference of two squares n
The mathematical identity différence de carré

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
not the same différent
unlike most others différent

differentiable /ˌdɪf.ə(ɹ)ˈɛn.ʃə.bəl/ adj
able to be differentiated différenciable
having a derivative dérivable

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
relating to differentiation or differential calculus différentiel

differential calculus n
calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change calcul différentiel

differential equation n
equation involving the derivatives of a function équation différentielle

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/ v
math: to calculate the derivative dériver
math: to calculate the differential différencier
to show or be the distinction distinguer
to perceive the difference distinguer

differentiation n
act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference différenciation
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development différenciation
in analysis différentiation
act of differentiating différentiation

differently adv
in a different way différemment

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
hard, not easy difficile

difficultly adv
in a difficult manner difficilement

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
state of being difficult difficulté
obstacle difficulté

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adj
distrustful méfiant

diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/ adv
in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself en hésitant humblement modestement timidement

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ n
the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure diffraction

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ adj
not concentrated diffus

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means diffuser

diffusibility n
diffusibilité

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ n
(physics) the intermingling of the molecules diffusion

dig /dɪɡ/ n
archeological investigation fouille

dig /dɪɡ/ v
to move hard-packed earth out of the way creuser

dig in one's heels v
freiner des quatre fers

dig into v
to research a particular subject s'attaquer se plonger

dig out v
to find or retrieve something by removing overlying material dénicher

dig up v
to excavate déplanter

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ n
letter of the Old Greek alphabet digamma

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ n
compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged digeste
magazine of abridged articles revue revue de presse

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ v
to separate food in the alimentary canal digérer

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
capable of being digested digestible

digestif /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ n
beverage digestif

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
process in gastrointestinal tract digestion

digestive system n
system of organs système digestif

digestive tract n
system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food tube digestif

digger /ˈdɪɡə/ /ˈdɪɡɚ/ n
large piece of machinery excavatrice pelleteuse

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
finger or toe doigt orteil
numeral chiffre
unit of length doigt

digital [ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ] adj
having to do or performed with a finger digital
of or relating to computers numérique
representing discrete values numérique digital

digital camera n
electronic camera appareil photo numérique

digital divide n
gap fossé numérique fracture numérique

digital footprint n
digital evidence of a person's activities on the Internet trace numérique

digital television n
broadcasting télévision numérique

digital watermark n
embedded auxiliary data tatouage numérique

digitalin /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪn/ n
mixture of glycosides digitaline

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
make digital digitaliser numériser

digitally adv
in a digital manner numériquement

digitisation /ˌdɪdʒɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the conversion of data from analog to digital or binary numérisation

digitizable adj
capable of being digitized numérisable

digitization n
conversion of data from digital numérisation

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
represent something as a sequence of binary digits numériser

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
the coexistence of two closely related native languages diglossie

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adj
respectable digne

dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to honor honorer

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
important or influential person dignitaire

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
quality or state dignité

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
pair of letters digramme

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
to deviate dévier s'écarter

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
departure from the subject digression

dilapidate /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair délabrer
to squander or waste dilapider

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
having fallen into a state of disrepair caduc délabré infirme vieux

dilapidator n
one who dilapidates dilapidateur

dilatable adj
that can be dilated dilatable

dilatation /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of dilating; dilation dilatation

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
To become wider or larger; to expand se dilater
To enlarge; to make bigger dilater

dilation /daɪˈleɪʃən/ n
act of dilating dilatation

dilation and curettage n
surgical procedure curetage

dilatory /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ adj
intentionally delaying dilatoire

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
artificial phallus godemichet dildo gode godemiché godmiché michet

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives dilemme
difficult circumstance dilemme

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ adj
pertaining to or like a dilettante dilettante

dilettantism n
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur dilettantisme

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance diligence
public stage-coach diligence

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard diligent industrieux

diligently adv
in a diligent manner diligemment

dill /dɪɫ/ n
herb of the species Anethum graveolens aneth

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
to waste time procrastiner

dilutable adj
Suitable for being diluted diluable

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ adj
having a low concentration dilué diluée
weak faible

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water diluer couper

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ n
process of making something dilute dilution

diluvial adj
Relating to a flood diluvial

dim /dɪm/ adj
indistinct flou indistinct
not bright, not colourful faible tamisé
not smart bête

dime a dozen adj
so common as to be practically worthless treize à la douzaine

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
in physics dimension
measure of spatial extent dimension
in computing dimension
in geometry dimension
in science fiction dimension
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished dimension
single aspect of a thing dimension

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ v
to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions dimensionner

dimensional /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
having a stated number of dimensions dimension dimensionnel

dimer /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ n
a molecule consisting of two identical halves dimère endoestas

dimethylmercury n
(CH₃)₂Hg diméthylmercure

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
To become smaller diminuer rapetisser rétrécir
To make smaller réduire
To reduce a perfect or minor interval by a semitone diminuer
To taper amincir

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
grammar diminutif
very small minuscule

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
grammar: word form expressing smallness diminutif

dimly /ˈdɪmli/ adv
in a dim manner confusément faiblement obscurément vaguement

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
Rheostat gradateur

dimorphism /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ n
biology: occurrence of two distinct forms of any part dimorphisme

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth fossette

din /dɪn/ n
loud noise boucan vacarme

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ n
official currency of several countries dinar

dine /daɪn/ v
to eat; to eat dinner or supper dîner

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
a small and inexpensive type of restaurant which is modelled to resemble a dining car café-restaurant wagon-restaurant

ding /dɪŋ/ v
to hit or strike bigner
to inflict minor damage on bigner

ding dong /dɪŋ(ɡ)ˈdɒŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
onomatopoeia for the sound of a doorbell drelin-drelin dring-dring

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
inflatable boat dinghy
small boat dinghy petit canoe youyou

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
wild dog native to Australia dingo

dining car n
restaurant carriage wagon-restaurant

dining room n
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten salle à manger

dining table n
table in the dining room on which meals are served table à manger

dinitrogen n
molecule diazote

dinitrogen tetroxide n
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄ peroxyde d'azote

dinky /ˈdɪŋki/ adj
(informal, British) Tiny and cute; small and charmful croquignolet mignon
(informal, US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable croquignolet

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
main meal of the day dîner souper
midday meal dîner déjeuner

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
extinct reptile dinosaure
dinosaure

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
pertaining to a diocese diocésain

diocese /ˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
region administered by a bishop diocèse éparchie

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
electronic device diode

diol n
organic compound diol

dioptase n
Mineral dioptase

dioptrics n
study of the refraction of light dioptrique

diorite n
Igneous rock diorite

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule dioxyde

dip /dɪp/ v
to lower into a liquid baigner plonger tremper

dipeptide /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/ n
organic compound dipeptide

diphtheria /dɪfˈθiɚɹi.ə/ /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ n
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract diphthérie

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
complex vowel sound diphtongue

diphthongisation n
shift from monophthong to diphthong diphtongaison

diphthongize v
to become a diphthong diphtonguer

diploblastic adj
having two embryonic germ layers (the ectoderm and the endoderm) diploblastique

diploid adj
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome diploïde

diploidy n
state of being diploid diploïdie

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
certificate diplôme

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊ.mə.si/ n
art of conducting international relations diplomatie
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people diplomatie

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
person who is accredited to represent a government diplomate
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people diplomate

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
concerning relationships between governments diplomatique
exhibiting diplomacy diplomatique

dipluran n
any of various hexapods, of the order Diplura diploure

dipole /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/ /ˈdʌɪpəʊl/ n
any molecule that has delocalised charges dipôle
any object that is oppositely charged at two points dipôle

dipper /ˈdɪpə(ɹ)/ n
vessel louche

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ n
unwanted or undesirable saloperie

dipsology /dɪpˈsɒləd͡ʒi/ n
study of the thirst for alcoholic beverage dipsologie

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
addiction to alcohol dipsomanie

dipstick /ˈdɪpstɪk/ n
a stick or rod jauge

diptote n
(grammar) a noun which has only two cases diptote

diptych /ˈdɪp.ˌtɪk/ n
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets diptyque

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
expressing bad consequences terrible extrême
requiring action to prevent bad consequences pressant
warning of bad consequences funeste sinistre

dire straits n
difficult position mauvaise passe

direct /dɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
Straight, constant, without interruption direct

direct /dɪˈɹɛkt/ v
to order ordonner

direct current n
electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time courant continu

direct flight n
a flight without changing aircraft vol direct

direct free kick n
soccer coup franc direct

direct object n
the noun a verb is directly acting upon C.O.D. complément d'objet direct

direct speech n
the writing of speech discours direct

directable adj
able to be directed dirigeable

directed graph n
type of graphs graphe orienté

directeur sportif n
team manager of a cycle racing team directeur sportif

direction /dəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
indication of the point toward which an object is moving direction
work of the director (manager) direction

directions /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ n
instructions mode d'emploi

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adj
that directs directif directive

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ n
form of legislative act addressed to the EU Member States directive
authoritative decision directive
instruction or guideline directive

directly /dɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
in a direct manner directement

director /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
directeur régisseur réalisateur

director general n
executive officer directeur général

directory /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
list of names, addresses etc. annuaire
simulated folder dossier répertoire
structured listing of files répertoire dossier

directory service n
software system service d'annuaire

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝdʒ/ n
a mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person. chant funèbre

dirham n
unit of currency dirham

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ [ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ] adj
steerable dirigeable

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ [ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ] n
a self-propelled airship that can be steered dirigeable ballon dirigeable

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
previously unknown negative information, kompromat kompromat
soil or earth terre boue
stain or spot (on clothes etc) salissure tache

dirtiness n
state or quality of being dirty saleté

dirty /ˈdɜɹti/ /ˈdɜːti/ adj
computing: containing data which need to be written back to a larger memory modifié modifiée modifiées modifiés
covered with or containing dirt sale
illegal, improper sale
of color: discolored by impurities sale
dishonourable, violating standards or rules sale
morally unclean, obscene or indecent cochon
that makes one dirty salissant

dirty /ˈdɜɹti/ /ˈdɜːti/ adv
in a dirty manner salement

dirty /ˈdɜɹti/ /ˈdɜːti/ v
to become soiled salir se salir
to make dirty salir
to stain or tarnish with dishonor salir avilir

dirty grease n
cambouis

dirty money n
Money illegally gained argent sale

dirty trick n
an unkind trick coup bas coup de pute sale coup

dirty weather n
undesirable weather gros temps

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ n
word that is considered vulgar gros mot

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
apart dé-
reversal or removal dé-

disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
legal incapacity or incompetency invalidité
regular payments received by a disabled person pension d'invalidité

disability sport n
sport handisport

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
having a physical disability handicapé invalide

disabled sport n
a sport sport adapté

disabuse /dɪsəˈbjuːz/ v
free of a misconception détromper revenir de son erreur

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides diholoside disaccharide

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
weakness désavantage
setback or handicap désavantage

disaffected /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/ adj
estranged rebelle

disaffiliation n
the termination of an affiliation; the act of ceasing to be associated with something désaffiliation

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
A condition of not agreeing or concurring désaccord

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
remove ambiguities désambiguïser désambigüiser

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
removal of ambiguity désambiguïsation

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
to vanish disparaître

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
action of disappearing or vanishing disparition

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
to displease by underperforming etc. décevoir désappointer

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
defeated of hope or expectation déçu

disappointing adj
that disappoints or disappoint décevant décevante

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
emotion déception désillusion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
disapproval désapprobation

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
to deprive of arms désarmer

disarmament /dɪsˈɑːməmənt/ n
the reduction of military forces and armaments désarmement

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
Want of array or regular order désordre désarroi zizanie

disassemble /dɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/ v
to take to pieces démonter désassembler

disassembler n
program that translates machine code into assembly language désassembleur

disassembly /dɪsəˈsɛmbli/ n
code generated by a disassembler désassemblage
process of disassembling démontage désassemblage

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc. désastre catastrophe
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc. désastre

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous désastreux

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
to deny or show the contrary of désapprouver désavouer
to refuse to own or acknowledge désavouer

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
to break up or cause to cease to exist dissoudre décommissionner démanteler

disbelieve /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ v
not believe croire

disburse /dɪsˈbɚs/ v
to pay out débourser

disc brake n
type of brake frein à disque

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
to throw away, reject rejeter

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes discerner
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate discerner
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry discerner

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service licenciement
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time débit

disciple /dɪˈsaɪpəɫ/ n
active follower or adherent disciple
person who learns from another disciple

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
category in which a certain activity belongs discipline branche
specific branch or knowledge or learning discipline branche
controlled behaviour, self-control discipline
enforced compliance or control discipline
state of order discipline
systematic method discipline
punishment discipline pénalité

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ n
law: denial clause de non-responsabilité

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
make known divulguer révéler
physically expose to view découvrir laisser voir

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
the act of revealing something divulgation propagation publication révélation

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
discotheque discothèque boite de nuit

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
mirrored sphere boule à facettes boule disco

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
complete collection of the releases of a musical act discographie

discoid adj
shaped like a disc/disk discoïde

discoloration n
act of discolouring or state of being discolored décoloration

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
to befuddle déconcerter déconfire décontenancer

discomfit /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/ v
to embarrass greatly déconfire

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
mental or bodily distress inconfort

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ adj
tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting troublant

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ n
break in an existing connection déconnecter

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
inconsolable inconsolable

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
to stop a process discontinuer

discontinued /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
no longer available cessé

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension discorde

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
nightclub discothèque

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
reduction in price rabais

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
to dishearten décourager
to persuade somebody not to do something dissuader

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
expression in (spoken or written) words discours
formal lengthy exposition of some subject discours
verbal exchange or conversation discours conversation

discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ adj
impolite discourtois

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
find something for the first time découvrir
expose something previously covered découvrir

discovered check n
situation in chess échec à la découverte

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
the discovering of new things découverte
something discovered découverte

discredit n
act or state discrédit

discredit v
harm reputation discréditer

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic discret
not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous discret

discreetly adv
Acting in a discreet manner discrètement
Inconspicuously discrètement

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
inconsistency incohérence désaccord

discrete /dɪsˈkɹiːt/ adj
Separate; distinct; individual distinct distincte

discrete mathematics n
mathematical field mathématiques discrètes

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
the quality of being discreet or circumspect discrétion
the ability to make wise choices or decisions discrétion

discretionary /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ /dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
available at one's discretion discrétionnaire

discretization n
act of discretizing discrétisation

discretize v
convert continuous space into discrete space discrétiser

discriminant n
in algebra discriminant

discriminate /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
to make decisions based on prejudice discriminer
to distinguish discriminer

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
distinct treatment on the basis of prejudice discrimination
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things discrimination

discursion /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ /dɪˈskɝʒən/ n
digression digression détours
philosophic reasoning discursion
roving about errance vagabondage

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
round plate-like object for throwing disque
athletics sport of throwing the discus disque

discus throw n
athletic event where a discus is thrown lancer du disque

discus thrower n
athlete lanceur de disque lanceuse de disque

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic discuter débattre s'entretenir sur

discussion /dɪsˈkʌʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
conversation or debate discussion

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
feeling of contempt or scorn mépris dédain

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
to regard with strong contempt dédaigner mépriser

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/ adj
showing contempt or scorn dédaigneux

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction maladie mal

diseased /dɪˈziːzd/ adj
Affected with of suffering from disease malade

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
remove from on board a vessel débarquer
to go ashore, to leave a train or airplane débarquer

disembodied /dɪsɪmˈbɒdiːd/ adj
having no material body, immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial désincarné

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
to take or let out the bowels éventrer éviscérer

disenclave v
désenclaver

disencumber v
To remove an encumbrance from déshypothéquer

disenfranchised adj
Not represented défavorisé

disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ] v
extricate démêler

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
change appearance to the negative défigurer

disgorge /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/ v
to vomit or spew vomir

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ n
condition of being out of favor disgrâce honte ignominie

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
bringing or warranting disgrace déshonorant honteux ignominieux scandaleux

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
unhappy, dissatisfied insatisfait mécontent

disgruntlement /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/ n
The state of being disgruntled insatisfaction

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ n
attire to hide/assume an identity déguisement

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
to change the appearance déguiser

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
an intense dislike or repugnance dégoût

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ v
to cause an intense dislike for something dégoûter

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪzˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
repulsive, distasteful dégoûtant dégueulasse

dish /dɪʃ/ n
contents of such a vessel plat
slang: sexually attractive person canon
specific type of food plat mets
tableware to be/being washed vaisselle
type of antenna parabole
vessel for holding/serving food plat assiette

dish up v
To serve cooked food servir

disharmonious /dɪshɑːˈməʊni.əs/ adj
not harmonious dysharmonique

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ n
the absence of harmony dysharmonie désaccord désharmonie

dishcloth n
for drying linge torchon
for washing lavette

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage décourager

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
dishwashing faire la vaisselle

dishevelled /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
untidy in appearance ébouriffé

dishonest /dɨˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
not honest malhonnête

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ n
shame or disgrace déshonneur

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ v
to bring disgrace upon someone or something déshonorer

dishware n
crockery vaisselle

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
machine lave-vaisselle
person plongeur plongeuse

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ n
act or state of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief désillusion

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant désillusionner

disillusioned /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ adj
experiencing disillusionment désabusé désillusionné

disillusionment /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ n
act of freeing from an illusion désillusion
feeling that arises from the discovery that something is not what it was anticipated to be désillusion

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
sterilize by the use of cleaning agent désinfecter

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses désinfectant

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
treatment désinfection

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
intentionally false information désinformation

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
not noble; unbecoming true honor sournois

disinherit v
to exclude from inheritance déshériter

disinheritance n
act of disinheriting exhérédation

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
cause to break into parts désintégrer

disintegration /dɪs.ɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
a process by which anything disintegrates désintégration

disinterest /dɪsˈɪntɹɛst/ n
a lack of interest désintérêt

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ adj
having no stake in the outcome désintéressé

disinterestedness n
state or quality of being disinterested désintéressement

disintermediate v
to carry out disintermediation court-circuiter

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntəd/ adj
not connected, coherent, or continuous décousu

disjunction /dɪsˈdʒʌŋk(t)ʃən/ n
logic disjonction

disk /dɪsk/ n
a thin, flat, circular plate disque
something resembling a disk disque
a computer's hard disk disque
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record disque
intervertebral disc disque

diskette /dɪsˈkɛt/ n
small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data disquette

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ n
feeling of distaste antipathie

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
not to like something [[ne]] [[pas]] [[aimer]]

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ v
to dislodge a bone disloquer luxer

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
dislocating of a joint luxation

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied déloger

dislodgement n
state/process of being dislodged délogement

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
without loyalty déloyal

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
quality of being disloyal déloyauté

dismal [ˈdɪzməɫ] adj
depressing déprimant
gloomy and bleak morne lugubre

dismantlable adj
Capable of being dismantled démontable

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
take apart démanteler démonter

dismantlement n
démantèlement démontage

dismast v
to break off the mast of a ship démâter

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
a sudden loss of courage consternation désarroi

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ v
to disable with alarm or apprehensions affliger
to render lifeless mortifier
to take dismay or fright avoir peur

dismayed adj
having the emotion of dismay consterné

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
remove limbs démembrer dépecer

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
cricket: to get a batsman out retirer
to discharge licencier renvoyer démettre limoger
to give someone a red card expulser
to order to leave renvoyer rompez
to reject, refuse to accept rejeter

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] n
deprivation of office licenciement limogeage
rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim non-lieu

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
(computing) to make a mounted drive unavailable for use démonter
to get off démonter
to come down; to descend descendre

dismutate v
dismuter

disneyfy v
disneyifier

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
refusal to obey désobéissance

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
not obedient désobéissant

disobey /dɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
to refuse to obey désobéir
to refuse to obey an order désobéir

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
absence of order désordre
disturbance of civic order or of public order trouble
physical or psychical malfunction désordre trouble

disordered adj
chaotic désordonné

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
not in order désordonné

disorganization /dɪsˌɔː(ɹ).ɡənˌaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌsoɹɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
act of disorganizing désorganisation
state of being disorganized désorganisation

disoriented adj
having lost one's direction déboussolé

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
to refuse to own renier

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
marriage mésalliance

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
to dishonor by a comparison dénigrer

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
insulting péjoratif

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
composed of inherently different elements disparate

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
the state of being unequal; difference disparité

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ adj
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice dépassionné

dispatch rider n
military messenger estafette

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
A person who controls the movements of vehicles régulateur
One who dispatches (something) expéditeur

dispel [dɪsˈpɛɫ] v
to drive away by scattering dissiper chasser

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ adj
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced facultatif

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ n
institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice dispensaire

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
act of dispensing dispense dérogation

dispense /dɪsˈpɛns/ v
to eliminate or do without se dispenser de se passer de éliminer
to issue, distribute, or put out dispenser distribuer partager émettre
to supply or make up a medicine or prescription dispenser doser préparer

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
object used to dispense other items distributeur

dispersant n
substance used to stabilize a dispersion dispersant

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɜ˞s/ v
to scatter disperser

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ n
degree of scatter of data dispersion
optics: separation of visible light to its component frequencies dispersion
process dispersion
state dispersion

dispirit v
Lower the morale of décourager

displaced person n
refugee personne déplacée

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
spectacle représentation spectacle

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ v
to show conspicuously afficher montrer présenter étaler
to spread out étaler

disport n
A pastime divertissement

disport v
to amuse oneself divertingly or playfully s'amuser

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
available to be used disponible
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired jetable

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ n
object that is designed to be disposed of jetable

disposable income n
amount of a person's income which is available to be saved or spent revenu disponible

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
disposing of élimination
power to use something disposition

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
to get rid of something éliminer débarrasser

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/ n
Temperamental makeup or habitual mood tempérament
The arrangement or placement of certain things disposition
tendency or inclination disposition

disproportionation n
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced dismutation

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ v
to refute réfuter

disputable /dɪsˈpjuːtəbəɫ/ adj
of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute contestable

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ n
argument, failure to agree dispute litige

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
to make ineligible disqualifier

disquietude /dɪˈskwaɪə.tjuːd/ /dɪˈskwaɪə.tud/ n
a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety affres angoisse anxiété chagrin préoccupations souci

disquisition n
discourse disquisition

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
not paying attention or caring about mépris

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
to ignore ignorer mépriser

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
lack of respect irrespect

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] adj
lacking respect irrespectueux

disrespectfully adv
in a disrespectful manner irrespectueusement

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
undress someone or something déshabiller dévêtir

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ v
to interrupt or impede something interrompre
to throw into confusion or disorder déranger perturber

disrupter n
someone or something that disrupts perturbateur

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interruption interruption perturbation rupture

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ adj
causing disrupt or unrest dérangeant perturbant

diss /dɪs/ v
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect diffamer insulter

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
unhappiness or discontent mécontentement insatisfaction

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ adj
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment mécontent
not satisfied (with the quality of something) insatisfait

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart disséquer
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts disséquer

dissection /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart dissection

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed disséminer

dissemination /dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/ n
act of disseminating dissémination

dissenter n
someone who dissents dissident dissidente

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
formal exposition of a subject dissertation

disservice /dɪsˈsɝvɪs/ /dɪˈsɜːvɪs/ n
an ill turn or injury desservice mauvais service

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws dissident dissidente

dissimilarity /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
lack of similarity in appearance to something else dissimilitude

dissimilate /dɪˈsɪmɪleɪt/ v
make dissimilar différentier dissimiler distinguer

dissimulation n
the act of concealing the truth dissimulation

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
to make unrelated dissocier

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
dissolving, or going into solution dissolution
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly dissolution

dissolve [dɪˈzɒɫv] v
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion dissoudre
intransitive: to be disintegrated into a solution by immersion dissoudre
to terminate a union of multiple members actively dissoudre
to resolve itself as by dissolution dissoudre

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
convince not to try or do dissuader

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ n
act or dissuading dissuasion

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
part of a spinning wheel quenouille

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
remote from the point of attachment or origin distal

distal phalange n
bone phalangette

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ n
amount of space between two points distance

distance learning n
education obtained remotely formation à distance

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
far off éloigné distant lointain

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
unpleasant désagréable déplaisant

distavorous adj
distavore

distend /dɪsˈtɛnd/ v
To extend or expand distendre

distil [dɪˈstɪɫ] v
to subject a substance to distillation distiller

distillable adj
Capable of being distilled distillable

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
separation of a substance distillation

distilled water n
water that has been purified by distillation eau distillée

distiller n
an apparatus that distills, a condenser, a still alambic

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
a place where distillation takes place distillerie

distinct /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
different from one another distinct
noticeably different reconnaissable
very clear distinct intelligible

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
that which distinguishes distinction différence

distinctive /dɪsˈtɪŋktɪv/ adj
that serves to distinguish between things distinctif

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
in a distinct manner distinctement

distinguish /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ v
to make oneself noticeably different distinguer
to see someone or something clearly or distinctly distinguer
to see someone or something as different from others distinguer différencier

distinguishability n
the state of being distinguishable distinguabilité

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
able, or easily able to be distinguished distinguable distinguible

distinguished /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious distingué
having a dignified appearance or demeanor distingué

distinguishing adj
that serves to distinguish distinctif

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
to bring something out of shape déformer distordre
to give false account of déformer

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
act of distorting distorsion
effect used in music distorsion
result of distorting distorsion

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
To divert the attention of distraire

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
mental disorder folie

distraint n
right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant saisie mobilière saisie-arrêt saisie-exécution

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried affolé désemparé perturbé égaré éperdu

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
(cause of) discomfort détresse
serious danger détresse

distressed adj
anxious or uneasy accablé en détresse

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
to deliver or pass out distribuer
to divide into portions and dispense distribuer
to supply to retail outlets distribuer
to scatter or spread répartir
to apportion répartir
to classify or separate into categories répartir

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
act of distribution or being distributed distribution
distribution in statistics distribution
process by which commodities get to final consumers distribution
the result of distributing; arrangement distribution
apportionment by law of funds, property distribution
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence distribution

distributive adj
math: property of functions distributif

distributivity n
fact of being distributive distributivité

distributor n
device that distributes current to the spark plugs delco

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
administrative division district

district heating n
system chaleur à distance

distro /ˈdɪstɹəʊ/ n
set of software components distri distrib distro

distrust /ˈdɪstɹʌst/ n
lack of trust or confidence méfiance défiance

distrust /ˈdɪstɹʌst/ v
to put no trust in se méfier

distrustful adj
marked by distrust; doubtful; suspicious méfiant suspicieux

disturb /dɪsˈtɜːb/ v
confuse or irritate déranger gêner perturber
have negative emotional impact déranger perturber

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
causing distress or worry dérangeant perturbant

disulfide bond n
covalent bond between two sulfur atoms, formed by the reaction of two thiol groups pont disulfure

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
comprising two syllables dissyllabique

dit /dɪt/ n
spoken representation of a dot in radio and telegraph Morse code ti

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
trench fossé rigole tranchée

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
to abandon abandonner débarrasser laisser tomber larguer
to play hookey faire l'école buissonnière sécher

dithyramb n
a choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus dithyrambe
a poem or oration in the same style dithyrambe

ditransitive adj
bitransitif

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ n
dittany of Crete dictame

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪdoʊ̆] n
the aforesaid idem dito

ditty /ˈdɪti/ n
a short verse or tune chansonnette

ditzy /ˈdɪtsi/ adj
silly or scatterbrained sot

diuretic /daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
increasing urination diurétique

diuretic /daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/ n
drug diurétique

diurnal /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ [daɪˈɜːnəɫ] adj
botany; of flowers open or releasing perfume during the day diurne
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day diurne
done once every day quotidien journalier
having a daily cycle journalier

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
female celebrity diva
person who considers herself much more important than others diva

divan /dɪˈvæn/ n
sofa divan
council divan

dive /ˈdaɪv/ n
a jump into water plongeon
a swim under water plongée
aerial descend with the nose pointed down piqué
seedy bar gargote

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
imitate a foul chiquer
to jump into water plonger
to swim under water plonger nager

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
someone who dives plongeur

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/ n
mathematical operator divergence
the degree of divergence divergence

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
different différent
various divers

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of diversifying diversification

diversify v
To make diverse diversifier

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
A detour, such as during road construction déviation
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action diversion

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
quality of being diverse; difference diversité

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ v
entertain divertir
turn aside dévier

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements divertimento

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
calculate quotient diviser
divide up; share by dividing partager diviser
of a cell se diviser
separate into two or more parts se diviser
split into two or more parts diviser fendre

divide and conquer v
Divide and conquer diviser pour mieux régner

divide and rule v
Divide and conquer diviser pour régner

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
arithmetic: a number or expression dividende
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders dividende

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
median of a highway terre-plein
object that separates intercalaire séparateur

divination /ˌdɪvɨˈneɪʃən/ n
act of divining divination

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to a god divin divine
beautiful, heavenly divin divine
of superhuman or surpassing excellence divin divine

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
foretell (something) prédire
guess (something) deviner

diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ adj
that or who dives or dive plongeant plongeur

diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ n
action of the verb "to dive" plongement plongeon
practice of swimming underwater plongée sous-marine
sport of jumping head first into water plongeon

diving bell n
airtight chamber used by divers cloche de plongée

diving header n
ball tête plongeante

diving mask n
mask worn while diving masque de plongée

diving suit n
garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment combinaison de plongée

divining rod n
rod used for dowsing baguette de sourcier baguette de coudrier baguette divinatoire

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
property of being divine divinité
a deity divinité

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
property of being divisible divisibilité

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
capable of being divided divisible
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder divisible

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another division
arithmetic: calculation involving this process division
act or process of dividing anything division
large military unit division
section of a large company division
biology: taxonomic classification of plants division

division sign n
Symbol signe de division

divisive /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ adj
having a quality that divides or separates clivant

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
arithmetic: a number or expression diviseur

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
legal dissolution of a marriage divorce

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
to legally dissolve a marriage divorcer
to end one's own marriage divorcer

divorced adj
having had one's marriage legally dissolved divorcé
legally dissolved divorcé

divorcee /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
a person divorced divorcé divorcée

divorcé /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
a divorced man divorcé

divorcée /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
a divorced woman divorcée

divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ v
to make public divulguer rendre public

dizziness n
state of being dizzy vertige défaillance

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
empty-headed, scatterbrained or frivolous tête en l’air écervelé
having a sensation of turning around vaseux vasouillard
producing giddiness vertigineux étourdissant

djembe /ˈdʒɛmbeɪ/ n
a large drum played with the hands djembé

do away with v
abolish; put an end to en [[finir]] ([[avec]])

do in v
to kill or end tuer

do it yourself n
practice of doing home improvements and maintenance oneself bricolage

do justice v
allow to be apprehended in its full scope rendre justice

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
do not disturb ne pas déranger

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
do not enter défense d'entrer

do someone's head in v
irritate, disturb prendre la tête

do the dishes v
to wash up dishes faire la vaisselle faire la plonge

do the laundry v
to wash the laundry faire la lessive laver

do the math v
to figure it out yourself se rendre à l'évidence

do the right thing v
act ethically faire la bonne chose

do the trick v
(idiomatic) to work faire l'affaire

do unto others as you would have them do unto you proverb
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself traite les autres comme tu voudrais être traité

do what interjection
(expressing surprise or lack of comprehension) de quoi?

do without v
manage se passer de

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
do you accept American dollars? acceptez-vous dollars américains

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
do you accept credit cards? acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit ?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
do you believe in God? crois-tu en dieu ? croyez-vous en Dieu ?

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
do you come here often? venez-vous souvent ici

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
do you have Wi-Fi? Est-ce que tu as Wi-Fi? Est-ce que vous avez Wi-Fi?

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
do you have a boyfriend? as-tu un petit-ami ?

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
do you have a girlfriend? as-tu une petite-amie

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
phrase avez-vous un menu en anglais est-ce que vous avez un menu en anglais

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
do you have any siblings? avez-vous des frères ou soeurs

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
do you have pets? avez-vous des animaux de compagnie ?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
do you have children? as-tu des enfants ? avez-vous des enfants ?

do you know phraseologicalUnit
do you know? (of knowledge) est-ce que vous savez ? sais-tu ? savez-vous ?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
Do you need help? as-tu besoin d'aide? avez-vous besoin d'aide?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
do you speak English? (English specifically) parles-tu anglais&nbsp;? parlez-vous anglais&nbsp;? tu parles anglais&nbsp;? vous parlez anglais&nbsp;?
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language) parles-tu français parlez-vous français

do/translations v
in questions est-ce que
slang: have sex with se faire

dobbin n
old broken-down horse carne

dobra n
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe dobra

doc /dɒk/ n
doctor (informal) toubib

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
yielding to control docile

docility n
the quality of being docile docilité

docimastically adv
docimastiquement

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
body of water between two piers or wharves darse
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured darse
device designed as a base for holding a connected portable appliance socle

docking n
process of connecting one spacecraft to another amarrage
securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables amarrage
process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal caudectomie

docking station n
piece of hardware station d'accueil

dockworker n
worker at a dock docker

dockyard n
ship repair place chantier naval

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
person who has attained a doctorate docteur
physician docteur médecin

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive falsifier

doctoral thesis n
dissertation [[thèse]] (de doctorat)

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.təɹ.ɪt/ n
highest degree awarded by a university faculty doctorat

doctrinal adj
of or relating to a doctrine doctrinal

doctrinally adv
in a doctrinal manner doctrinalement

doctrine /ˈdɑktɹɪn/ /ˈdɒktɹɪn/ n
belief doctrine
body of beliefs or teachings doctrine

doctype n
doctype

docudrama n
drama that combines elements of documentary and drama docufiction

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
original or official paper document écrit

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
to record in documents documenter

documentary /ˌdɑː.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.i/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something documentaire

documentary /ˌdɑː.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.i/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
documentary film documentaire
programme or publication of fact documentaire

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program documentation

dodecadodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
geometry dodécadodécaèdre

dodecagon n
geometry dodécagone

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
a polyhedron with 12 faces dodécaèdre

dodecaphonic adj
of or pertaining to dodecaphony dodécaphonique

dodecaphonist n
proponent of dodecaphony dodécaphoniste

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
to avoid by moving out of the way contourner esquiver éviter
to avoid; to sidestep esquiver

dodgeball n
a sport balle aux prisonniers ballon-chasseur

dodgy /ˈdɒdʒ.i/ adj
dishonest malhonnête croche
risky périlleux risqué
unsound and unreliable [[pas]] [[fiable]] suspect

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
Raphus cucullatus dodo dronte
old-fashioned person or institution fossile

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
female deer biche
female fallow deer daine
female hare hase
female rabbit lapine
female roe deer chevrette

doe eyes n
large seductive eyes yeux doux

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
does anyone here speak English? est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un ici qui parle anglais

dog days n
the days between early July and early September canicule

dog food n
food eaten by dogs nourriture pour chien

dog in the manger n
one who denies to others something that he or she cannot use chien de mangeoire

dog meat n
dog eaten as meat viande de chien

dog rose n
a Rosa canina flower rose sauvage églantine
the species Rosa canina rosier des chiens rosier sauvage églantier églantier des chiens

dog shit n
fecal matter produced by a dog [[merde]] de [[chien]]

dog whelk n
Nucella lapillus pilau pourpre

dog-ear n
folded corner of a page corne

dog-ear v
fold the corner of a book's page corner

dog-eared adj
to be bent in a manner like the ear of certain dogs corné
worn out or shabby from overuse écorné

dog/translations n
animal chien
morally reprehensible person, See also scoundrel chien
dull, unattractive girl or woman thon
male canine chien chien mâle

dogbane n
Apocynum apocyn

doge n
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa doge

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ n
doggerel poem or verse vers de mirliton

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
a dog, especially a small one chienchien toutou

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
in a position en levrette

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
position for such intercourse levrette

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion dogme
doctrine dogme

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way dogmatique

dogmatism n
arrogance in stating opinion dogmatisme

dogmatist n
stubborn, assertive, opinionated person dogmatiste

dogsbody /ˈdɒɡz.bɒ.dɪ/ /ˈdɔɡz.bɑ.di/ n
Person who does menial work larbin

dogsitter n
one who takes care of dogs when the owner is absent dogsitter promeneur de chien promeneuse de chien

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus cornouiller

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ n
ornamental piece napperon

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
enjoyment of idleness farniente

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
life of self-indulgence and luxury dolce vita

doldrums /ˈdɒl.dɹəmz/ n
part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms which prevent sailing progress Pot-au-Noir

dole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
unemployment benefit assedics

dole out v
to distribute in small quantities distribuer

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
a toy in the form of a human poupée

doll's house n
miniature house for dolls maison de poupée

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
designation for specific currency dollar

dollar sign n
punctuation symbol $ signe du dollar

dollarization n
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency dollarisation

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ n
considerable lump morceau tranche

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones dolmen

dolor n
sorrow douleur

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
aquatic mammal dauphin
maritime structure duc-d'Albe

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard imbécile

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined domaine domaine de définition
DNS domain name domaine
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization domaine
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise domaine
folded section of a protein domaine
collection of information domaine

domain-specific language n
langage dédié

dome /dəʊm/ n
architectural element dôme coupole

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ adj
internal to a specific country intestin intérieur national
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur domestique conjugal familial
of or relating to the home domestique
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone domestique

domestic cat n
a domesticated cat chat domestique

domestic debt n
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor dette intérieure dette nationale dette publique

domestic violence n
violence committed in a domestic setting violence conjugale

domesticated adj
tame domestiqué

domestication n
The act of domesticating the action of taming domestication

domestique n
rider who assists équipier

domicile /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/ n
home or residence domicile

dominance /ˈdɑːmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ n
property of a gene dominance
being in a position over others dominance
state of being dominant dominance

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
predominant, common dominant
ruling, governing dominant

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ adj
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power dominer

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ n
act of dominating domination

dominatrix /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtɹɪks/ n
A dominant female in sadomasochistic practices domina dominatrice
A dominating woman; a female dominator dominatrice

domineering adj
overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian dominateur

dominion /doʊˈmɪnjən/ n
power or the use of power; sovereignty over something domination

domino effect n
chain of events effet domino

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
game domino

domotics n
technology domotique

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
put on clothes enfiler mettre revêtir

don't change a winning team proverb
on ne change pas une équipe qui gagne

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
don't count on things if you don't have them yet il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l’ours avant de l’avoir tué

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely à cheval donné on ne regarde pas la denture à cheval donné on ne regarde pas la bride à cheval donné on ne regarde pas les dents à cheval donné, on ne regarde pas la bouche

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
it is too trivial to warrant thanks de rien il n'y a pas de quoi pas de quoi

don't put all your eggs in one basket proverb
do not dedicate all your resources to one project il ne faut pas mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier

don't shoot the messenger proverb
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news ne tirez pas sur le messager ne tuez pas le messager

don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs proverb
don't teach an expert ce n’est pas à un vieux singe qu’on apprend à faire des grimaces on n'apprend pas à un vieux singe à faire la grimace

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something inquiéter t'inquiète

donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
to give away something of value donner

donatee n
one who receives a donation donataire

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause donation don

donatism n
Christian belief donatisme

donator n
one who donates donateur donatrice

done /dʌn/ adj
(of food) ready, fully cooked cuit prêt fait terminé
being exhausted or fully spent mort

dongle n
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection clé électronique dongle

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ lang=en n
âne
a fool âne

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ n
one who donates donateur

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ n
penis zizi
small mindless sketch gribouillis griffonnage

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ v
to draw or scribble aimlessly griffonner gribouiller

doofus /ˈduːfəs/ n
person with poor judgement and taste andouille

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
a thing machin truc

doom /duːm/ n
death mort
undesirable fate perte ruine

doom /duːm/ v
to condemn condamner

doomed /duːmd/ adj
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome condamné

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
one who predicts doom apocalyptique

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
day when God is expected to judge the world jour du Jugement dernier

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle porte huis

door chain n
a device that allows a door to be partially opened from the inside chaîne de sûreté

door frame n
frame into which a door is fitted encadrement de porte

door handle n
mechanism used to open or close a door clenche poignée

door to door adv
from one household or business to the next porte à porte
from ultimate origin to ultimate destination porte à porte

door-to-door adj
going from house to house porte-à-porte

doorbell n
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence sonnette

dooring n
emportiérage

doorjamb n
upright post on either side of the door jambage piédroit

doorkeeper n
person in charge of an entryway concierge

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door bouton de porte poignée de porte clanche

doorknocker n
door knocker heurtoir

doorman n
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building portier

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house paillasson essuie-pieds
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes carpette paillasson

doorstep n
threshold of a doorway seuil

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
passage of a door embrasure de la porte

doorwoman n
woman who holds open the door at the entrance to a building portière

dopamine /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/ /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ n
the neurotransmitter dopamine

dopaminergic adj
containing, involving or transmitting dopamine dopaminergique

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] n
absorbent material used to hold a liquid éponge
aeronautics: varnish used to waterproof, strengthen, etc. cire vernis
slang: a stupid person con idiot
slang: any illicit drug dope
slang: any narcotic dope drogue
slang: information actus fraiches infos
viscous liquid used to prepare a surface cirage cire glaçage patine sous-couche vernis

dope fiend n
a person who abuses drug camé

doping n
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor dopage
use of drugs to improve athletic performance dopage doping

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
evil twin jumeau maléfique
remarkably similar double sosie

dor n
géotrupe du fumier

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
inactive, asleep, suspended dormant endormi inactif

dormant volcano n
inactive volcano that may return active volcan endormi

dormer-window n
upright window in a roof lucarne

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪtɔɹi/ n
building or part thereof foyer cité universitaire résidence
room for sleeping cellule dortoir

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
rodent loir

dorsal fin n
fin on a marine animal's back nageoire dorsale

dorveille n
creative semi-conscious state assoupissement

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
measured portion of medicine dose
quantity of an agent administered at any one time dose

dosh /dɒʃ/ n
slang: money fric pognon thune

dosimeter n
device used to measure a dose dosimètre

doss-house n
sleeping-place for the homeless asile asile de nuit

dossier /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
a collection of papers and/or other sources dossier

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
decimal point point
morse code symbol point
punctuation mark point
small spot or mark point
dot in URL's or email addresses point

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots matricielle à aiguilles

dot matrix printer n
a type of printer imprimante matricielle

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˈdɑt ði ˌaɪz ənd ˈkɹɔs ðə ˌtiz/ /ˈdɒt ði ˌaɪz ənd ˈkɹɒs ðə ˌtiːz/ v
Take care of every detail mettre les points sur les i

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
senility débilité sénile sénilité

dotard /ˈdoʊ.təd/ /ˈdoʊ.tɚd/ n
old person with impaired intellect radoteur

dotted line n
a line made up of dots or dashes pointillé

double /ˈdʌb.əɫ/ adj
made up of two matching or complementary elements double
twice the quantity double
having two aspects; ambiguous double

double /ˈdʌb.əɫ/ n
Redundant duplicate in a set doublon
a drink with double amount of alcohol double
twice the number or size etc double
a person resembling or standing for another sosie double

double /ˈdʌb.əɫ/ v
to multiply by two doubler

double Dutch n
incomprehensible language charabia

double English n
22-point type petit-canon

double act n
comic pairing duettistes duo comique

double agent n
spy agent double

double back v
revenir sur ses pas

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
largest instrument of violin family contrebasse

double bed n
a bed designed for two adults [[lit]] [[double]]

double bridle n
bridle bride

double chin n
a layer of fat under the chin double menton

double doors n
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently porte à deux battants

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ n
phrase with two meanings double sens équivoque

double life n
double life double vie

double or quits n
a bet of the same value as the initial one quitte ou double

double penetration n
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people double pénétration

double pica n
22-point type gros-paragon
24-point type Palestine

double play n
baseball etc. double jeu

double room n
hotel room with two beds or one double bed chambre double

double sheet bend n
knot nœud d'écoute double

double standard n
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard deux poids et deux mesures deux poids, deux mesures

double star n
double star étoile binaire étoile double

double stop n
double corde

double-blind test n
form of scientific testing étude en double aveugle

double-click n
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice double-clic

double-click v
to push a mouse-button twice double-cliquer

double-decker n
vehicle with two decks autobus à impériale bus à impériale

double-decker bus n
bus that has two levels of seating autobus à impériale bus à impériale

double-edged adj
a blade that is sharp on both edges à double tranchant

double-edged sword n
idiomatic arme à double tranchant

double-park v
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street se garer en double file

double-u n
name of the letter W, w double vé

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
article of men's clothing pourpoint
pair of cognates in a language doublet doublon
pair of two similar or equal things doublon

doublethink n
The power of holding two contradictory beliefs doublepensée

doubleton n
math: set of two elements doubleton

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
former Spanish gold coin doublon

doubly adv
in a double manner doublement

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
uncertainty doute

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
to lack confidence in something douter

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ adj
subject to, or causing doubt douteux douteuse

doubtfully adv
doubtful manner douteusement

doubting Thomas n
one who requires proof Thomas l'incrédule

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
without question sans aucun doute sans nul doute indubitablement

douche /duːʃ/ n
a jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally douche douche vaginale
a syringe poire de lavement

douche /duːʃ/ v
to use a douche doucher

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
slang: jerk, idiot con connard couille molle crétin enfoiré

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
mix of flour and other ingredients pâte
money (slang) fric thune blé pognon flouze galette

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
deep-fried piece of dough or batter beignet donut

doula /ˈduːlə/ n
support person doula

doum palm n
Hyphaene thebaica doum palmiere doum d'Égypte

dour /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
expressing gloom or melancholy lugubre morose mélancolique taciturne
stern, harsh and forbidding rigoureux sévère austère dur rigoriste
unyielding and obstinate entêté inflexible obstiné rigide têtu

douse /daʊs/ v
plunge suddenly into water; duck; immerse immerger

dove /dʌv/ n
bird of the family Columbidae colombe pigeon
politics: person favouring conciliation colombe

dovecote /ˈdʌv.kɑt/ /ˈdʌv.kɒt/ n
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed colombier

dovetail n
woodworking queue-d'aronde

dovetail v
fit together well (transitive) concorder coïncider s'imbriquer
to unite with a dovetail joint assembler imbriquer

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ n
widow douairière

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
plain and unfashionable in style or dress vieux jeu

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position cheville goujon
piece of wood fitted into a surface cheville

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] n
property given to wife at marriage douaire

down /daʊn/ adj
depressed dépressif

down /daʊn/ adv
from a high to a low position, downwards en bas à bas
sentence substitute for "get down" couché descendez descends
south sud

down /daʊn/ n
soft, immature feathers duvet

down /daʊn/ v
to drink or swallow faire cul sec
to drop laisser tomber

down payment n
payment representing a fraction of the price premier acompte versement initial

down quark n
down quark quark bas quark down

down the hatch
into the mouth and down the throat cul sec

down with interjection
away with (...!) à bas

down-to-earth adj
practical; realistic terre à terre

downbeat adj
sad pessimiste triste

downbeat n
accented beat temps fort

downfall n
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth chute

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv
down a slope en aval

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
discipline of alpine skiing descente

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
file transfer to the local computer téléchargement télécharger

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one télécharger

downloadable adj
capable of being downloaded téléchargeable

downloader n
Person who downloads téléchargeur téléchargeuse

downplay v
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential minimiser

downpour /daʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
heavy rain averse trombe

downpour /daʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ v
rain heavily pleuvoir à verse

downright /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ adv
really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly carrément vraiment

downshift v
rétrograder

downspout n
vertical pipe or conduit descente

downstairs adv
downstairs (adverb) au-dessous en bas

downstairs n
the genitalia en bas

downstream adj
Biology: towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule en aval
Lower down, in relation to a river or stream aval descendant

downtime n
amount of time lost pause repos temps d'arrêt

downtown n
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town centre-ville quartier d'affaires

downtrodden adj
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated brimé opprimé écrasé
trodden down écrasé

downturn n
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one déclin ralentissement

downy lang=en adj
having down duveteux

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
property or payment given at time of marriage dot

dowser /ˈdæʊzə/ n
divining rod or dowsing rod baguette de coudrier baguette de sourcier baguette divinatoire
one who uses the dowser or divining rod rhabdomancien baguettisant baguettisante radiesthésiste rhabdomancienne sourcier

dowsing n
water seeking practice rhabdomancie

doxastic /dɒkˈsæstɪk/ adj
related to opinion doxastique

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn doxologie

doyen /dwɑˈjæ̃/ /ˈdɔɪ.ən/ n
the senior member doyen

doyenne n
female doyen doyenne
oldest female in group doyenne

doze v
to sleep lightly or briefly somnoler

doze off v
fall asleep unintentionally assoupir

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
dozens: a large number dizaine
twelve douzaine

dozy adj
sleepy somnolent

drab /dɹæb/ adj
dull, uninteresting drabe

drachma n
currency drachme
coin drachme

draconian /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
severe, oppressive or strict draconien

draculin /ˈdɹæk.jəl.ɪn/ n
glycoprotein draculine

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow gorgée
conscription conscription
current of air courant d'air
depth of water needed to float ship tirant
early version of a written work brouillon ébauche

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
to conscript a person conscrire embrigader enrôler
to write a first version ébaucher

draft horse n
horse used for muscular work cheval de trait

draftee n
one who is drafted appelé

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
puff on cigarette taffe
resistance of the air or some other fluid trainée
someone or something that is annoying or frustrating emmerdeur emmerdeuse

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
to pull along a surface traîner

drag one's feet v
procrastinate traîner les pieds

drag out v
To extend or lengthen excessively faire traîner faire traîner en longueur

drag queen /ˈdɹæɡˌkwiːn/ n
male who dresses up in women's clothing drag queen

dragline /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn/ n
short for dragline excavator dragline

dragline excavator /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting dragline

dragnet n
net dragged across the bottom chalut

dragoman n
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages dragoman drogman drogoman

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
mythical creature dragon
pejorative: unpleasant woman dragon

dragon boat n
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals bateau-dragon

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
fruit fruit du dragon pitahaya pitaya

dragon's blood n
bright red resin sang-dragon

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera libellule

dragonslayer n
killer of dragons sauroctone

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
horse soldier dragon
variety of pigeon dragon

dragée /dɹæˈʒeɪ/ n
a sweet or confection, originally used to administer drugs, medicine, etc. dragée

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor drain
conduit for liquids bonde drain
something consuming resources with no gains gouffre hémorragie

drain /dɹeɪn/ v
cause liquid to flow out of drainer
to lose liquid drainer
dry out a wet place déshydrater essorer

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnədʒ/ n
removal of water drainage

drainage basin n
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet bassin versant

drainer n
frame or rack égouttoir

draining board n
board beside a kitchen sink for draining kitchen utensils égouttoir

drainpipe n
pipe connecting the drain to the gutter descente

draisine n
light auxiliary rail vehicle draisine

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
composition drame
theatrical plays drame
dramatic situation drame
brought through the media drame

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
of or relating to the drama dramatique
striking in appearance or effect dramatique spectaculaire

dramatization n
the act of dramatizing dramatisation

dramaturge n
playwright dramaturge

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ n
art of dramaturgic composition dramaturgie

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain rideau

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
extreme, severe drastique draconien énergique

drastically adv
to a drastic degree extrêmement

drat /dɹæt/ v
to damn or curse jurer

draught animal n
animal used to pull heavy objects animal de trait

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
game for two players dames jeu de dames

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ n
person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans dessinateur

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined tirage
tie as a result of a game match nul remise égalité

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
to attract attirer
to deduce or infer inférer tirer
to determine the result of a lottery tirer
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand tirer
to drag, pull tirer
to rely on tirer
to end a game with neither side winning égaliser
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out extraire puiser tirer
to produce a picture dessiner
to pull out dégainer

draw a blank v
being unable to recall a piece of information avoir un trou de mémoire

draw attention v
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something attirer l'attention

draw near v
to approach approcher

draw one's last breath v
to die rendre le dernier soupir

draw the short straw v
to be selected to do an undesirable task tirer la courte paille
to select the shortest straw tirer la courte paille

draw up v
to arrange in order or formation former
to cause to come to a halt arrêter
to come to a halt s’arrêter
to compose a document rédiger

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
a disadvantage inconvénient désavantage
a partial refund drawback

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
bridge which can be raised pont-levis

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
artist who primarily makes drawings dessinateur dessinatrice
one who draws something dessinateur
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing tiroir

drawers n
long underpants caleçon culotte

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
action where the outcome is selected by chance using a draw pige
picture, likeness, diagram or representation dessin
graphic art form dessin

dread /dɹɛd/ n
great fear in view of impending evil crainte

dread /dɹɛd/ v
to anticipate with fear craindre redouter
to fear greatly craindre redouter

dreaded /ˈdɹɛdɪd/ adj
Causing fear, dread or terror redoutable

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adj
causing dread affreux redoutable terrible

dreadfully /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ adv
in a dreadful manner terriblement

dreadlocks n
hair left to grow into long matted strings dreadlocks cadenettes

dreadnought n
battleship dreadnought

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
hope or wish rêve songe souhait voeu vœu
imaginary events seen while sleeping rêve songe
visionary scheme rêve

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
see imaginary events while sleeping rêver
to create an imaginary experience rêver
to hope, to wish rêver souhaiter

dream come true n
desire that has finally happened rêve qui se réalise

dream up v
have an imaginative, unusual or foolish idea, invent something unreal imaginer inventer

dreamcatcher n
decorative Native American object capteur de rêves attrape-rêves attrapeur de rêves

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ n
one who dreams rêveur rêveuse

dreamland n
imaginary world experienced while dreaming pays de rêve

dreamlike adj
like something from a dream onirique rêveur

dreamt /ˈdɹɛmt/ adj
imagined or only extant in a dream rêvé

dreary adj
drab insipide terne

dredger /ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
A vessel dragueur bateau de dragage

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
sediment in a liquid lie
the lowest and most worthless part of something lie

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
the worst and lowest lie
settled sediment lie

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/ n
four-sided spinning top dreydel sevivon

drench /dɹɛntʃ/ v
to soak, to make very wet tremper

drenched /dɹɛntʃt/ adj
completely wet; sodden trempé

dress /dɹɛs/ n
apparel tenue
garment robe

dress /dɹɛs/ v
to bandage (a wound) panser
to clothe (something or somebody) habiller
to clothe oneself s'habiller

dress code n
formal specification of acceptable attire code vestimentaire

dress rehearsal n
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume répétition générale

dress shirt n
collared shirt chemise

dress up v
to wear fancy dress costumer

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
horse sport dressage
schooling of a horse dressage

dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ v
having clothes on habillé vêtu

dressed to the nines adj
very fancily or formally dressed sur son trente et un tiré à quatre épingles

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ n
bedroom furniture commode
wardrobe assistant in a theatre habilleur

dressing gown ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn n
item of clothing robe de chambre peignoir

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
changing room vestiaire

dressing table n
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup coiffeuse commode

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
person who makes women's clothes couturière

dressmaking n
the craft of making dresses couture

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
small amount of liquid goutte
sport dribble
trickle bave

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream goutter
to let saliva drip from the mouth baver
to run with the ball, controlling its path with the feet dribbler
to advance by dribbling dribbler
to bounce the ball with one hand at a time dribbler
to move the ball, by repeated light kicks dribbler

dribbler n
Person who dribbles baveur baveuse
Person who performs dribbling dribbleur dribbleuse

dried /dɹaɪd/ adj
without water or moisture séché

dried fruit n
small fruit that have been preserved by drying fruit sec

drift /dɹɪft/ n
act or motion of drifting dérive

drift /dɹɪft/ v
to deviate gently from the intended direction of travel dévier
to move haphazardly without any destination errer
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc dériver

drift meter n
optical device dérivomètre

drifter /ˈdɹɪftə/ /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ n
person vagabond

driftwood n
floating piece of wood bois flotté
wood that has been cast ashore bois flotté

drill /dɹɪl/ n
activity done as an exercise or practice exercice entraînement
agricultural implement sillon
light furrow or channel to put seed into sillon
driving part of a drill chignole
tool foreuse perceuse
Old World monkey drill
cotton fabric coutil

drill /dɹɪl/ v
to investigate closer approfondir
to make a hole forer percer
to practice entraîner
to cause to drill, or practise entraîner
to repeat in order to make remember rabâcher
vulgar: to have sexual intercourse with baiser niquer

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
action of drinking boire
served alcoholic beverage verre boisson
served beverage boisson verre
type of beverage boisson

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
consume liquid through the mouth boire
consume alcoholic beverages boire

drink like a fish v
drink alcohol heavily boire comme un trou

drink-driver n
conducteur ivre conductrice ivre

drinkable adj
of good or satisfactory quality buvable
safe to drink potable buvable

drinker n
one that drinks buveuse buveur
regular drinker buveuse buveur

drinking fountain n
device that is used to provide water to drink fontaine à boire

drinking game n
game involving drinking jeu à boire

drinking song n
song which celebrates or accompanies drinking alcohol chanson à boire

drinking straw n
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk paille

drinking water n
water for humans eau potable

drinking-bout n
period of drinking beuverie soûlerie

drip /dɹɪp/ n
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid goutte-à-goutte

drip /dɹɪp/ v
to fall one drop at a time goutter goutteler tomber goutte à goutte
to leak slowly suinter

dripping n
fat dégoulinade ruissellement

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
computing: mass-storage device lecteur
military: sustained advance avancée offensive
motivation to do or achieve motivation volonté
psychology: desire or interest pulsion
trip made in a motor vehicle [[virée]] ([[en]] [[voiture]]/[[auto]]) [[voyage]] ([[en]] [[voiture]]/[[auto]])

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
cause a mechanism to operate emmener entrainer
cause animals to flee out of battre chasser
cause to become rendre
herd (animals) in a particular direction conduire guider
move something by hitting it with great force enfoncer
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle) conduire
convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle conduire
to motivate pousser
compel (to do something) pousser
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle conduire aller rouler

drive away v
to force someone to leave repousser

drive off v
force to leave or go away chasser déloger

drive-in n
outdoor cinema ciné-parc drive-in

drive-through n
establishment providing drive-through service drive drive-in

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
saliva, drool bave
senseless talk foutaise

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
to have saliva drip from the mouth baver
to talk nonsense baragouiner radoter

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
one who drives something conducteur conductrice
person who drives some other vehicle conducteur conductrice
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus chauffeur conducteur
program acting as interface between an application and hardware pilote

driver's license n
documenting permitting a person to drive permis de conduire

driveshaft n
a shaft used to transmit rotary motion arbre

driveway n
short private road that leads to a house or garage allée

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ n
action of operating a motor vehicle conduite
action of the verb to drive in any sense conduite

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
(slang) water flotte
light rain bruine crachin grainasse

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
to pour slowly and evenly mouiller
to rain lightly bruiner pleuvioter grainasser

drogue /dɹəʊɡ/ n
aeronautics: conical parachute pulled by aircraft panier-entonnoir
wind cone cône

droll /dɹoʊl/ /dɹəʊl/ adj
oddly humorous; whimsical fantaisiste

dromedary /ˈdɹɑmədeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒm.ə.də.ɹi/ n
Camelus dromedarius, the single-humped camel dromadaire

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
male bee faux-bourdon faux bourdon
unmanned aircraft drone
drudge dupe idiot utile
hum or buzz bourdonnement

dronist n
droniste

drool n
saliva bave

drool v
to secrete saliva in anticipation of food baver saliver

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
to sink or hang downward; to sag tomber

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
a fall chute
small mass of liquid goutte larme

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
to allow to fall from one's grasp laisser tomber
to fall tomber

drop by v
to visit informally and spontaneously passer

drop dead v
to die suddenly tomber raide mort

drop goal n
a type of goal in rugby drop

drop in the bucket n
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem une goutte dans l'océan

drop kick n
drop kick in rugby drop

drop shot n
a lightly struck shot that lands just in play amorti

drop-ball n
method of restarting play entre-deux

dropbox /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/ /ˈdɹɒp.bɒks/ n
boîte de dépôt urne

dropdown list n
user interface element liste déroulante listes déroulantes

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
very small drop gouttelette goutte

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
utensil compte-goutte

droppings n
animal excrement crotte fiente

dropsy n
swelling hydropisie

drosera n
Any of several plants droséra

drosophila n
drosophile

drought /dɹaʊt/ /dɹʌʊt/ n
a period of unusually low rain fall sécheresse siccité

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ n
a large number of people on the move foule
a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures horde manade troupeau

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
to be suffocated in fluid noyer
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid noyer

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
an instance of someone drowning noyade

drowse /dɹaʊz/ n
state of being sleepy and inactive somnolence

drowse /dɹaʊz/ v
to be sleepy and inactive somnoler

drowsiness n
State of being drowsy somnolence assoupissement torpeur

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
disposing to sleep soporifique
dull, stupid stupide
inclined to drowse somnolent ensommeillé

drub v
to beat with a stick battre

drubbing n
A severe beating branlée raclée
A thorough defeat raclée

drudge /dɹʌdʒ/ n
person who works for someone else laquais larbin valet
person who works in a low job larbin moins-que-rien sous-merde

drudgery /ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/ n
tedious work corvée

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one drogue

drug /dɹʌɡ/ v
to administer intoxicating drugs droguer

drug addict n
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs toxicomane accro drogué

drug addiction n
dependency on illegal drugs toxicomanie

drug dealer n
person who illegally sells drugs dealer dealeur revendeur de drogue revendeuse de drogue vendeur de drogue vendeuse de drogue

drug trafficking n
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs narcotrafic

druglord n
person who controls a network of persons involved in the illegal drug trade baron de la drogue

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
an order of priests druide

druidess n
female druid druidesse

druidism n
religion of the druids druidisme

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
barrel etc. for liquid baril bidon tonneau
hollow, cylindrical object tambour cylindre
musical instrument tambour batterie

drum kit n
collection of drums and other percussion instruments played together batterie

drum major n
one who conducts and commands a marching band tambour-major

drum roll n
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly roulement de tambour

drumbeat n
the beating of a drum battement de tambour

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
one who plays the drums batteur

drumstick n
stick used to play drums baguette

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol ivre saoul bourré paqueté

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
habitual drinker ivrogne buveur soûlard

drunk tank n
cell where drunken people are detained until they are sober cellule de dégrisement

drunken adj
In the state of alcoholic intoxication ivre

drunkenness n
state of being drunk ivresse ébriété

drupaceous adj
drupacé

drupelet /ˈdɹup.lɪt/ n
small drupe-like subdivision drupéole

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
free from liquid or moisture sec
free of water in any state sec
maintaining temperance sec

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
to become dry sécher
to make dry sécher faire sécher

dry cleaner n
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning teinturier

dry cleaning n
process of cleaning without water nettoyage à sec

dry cough n
coughing without expectoration toux sèche

dry humor n
deadpan humour pince-sans-rire

dry ice n
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state glace sèche

dry mouth n
dry mouth xérostomie

dry season n
season saison sèche

dryad /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
female tree spirit dryade

drydock n
dock that can be drained of water cale sèche

dryer n
household appliance for drying clothing sécheuse sèche-linge

drygulch /ˈdɹaɪ.ɡʌltʃ/ /ˈdɹʌɪɡʌltʃ/ v
slang: to murder, attack, assault, ambush couiquer descendre estourbir flinguer sécher zigouiller

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
a lack of moisture sécheresse

drywall n
building material cloison sèche plaque de plâtre

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
double double
having two components duel dual double
in grammar duel dual

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ n
grammatical number of a noun marking two of something duel

dual carriageway n
a type of road double chaussée

dualin n
explosive dualine

dualism n
the belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces dualisme
the condition of being double dualisme dualité

duality /d(j)uːˈælɪti/ n
interchangeability of points and planes dualité
mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system dualité
classification into two subclasses or opposed parts dualité

dualize v
to make dual dualiser

dub /dʌb/ v
to confer knighthood adouber
to name, to entitle, to call reconnaître
to replace soundtrack with translation doubler

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
replacement of voice doublage

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
arousing doubt douteux dubitatif louche
in disbelief, uncertain douteux sceptique

dubiously adv
in a dubious manner douteusement dubitativement

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
pang or expression of doubt affres angoisse anxiété interrogation
process of doubting doute

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
chemical element dubnium

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
relating to a duke or duchess ducal

ducat lang=en n
historical gold coin ducat

duchess /ˈdʌ.tʃəs/ n
female ruler of a duchy duchesse
female spouse or widow of a duke duchesse

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess duché

duck /dʌk/ n
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae canard
flesh of a duck used as food canard
female duck cane

duck /dʌk/ v
to lower in order to prevent it from being struck by something baisser
to lower into the water plonger
to lower the head or body esquiver
to try to evade doing something esquiver

duck typing n
duck typing

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
young duck canardeau caneton

duckpond n
a pond populated by ducks barbotière

ducktail n
hairstyle banane

duckweed n
plant lentille d’eau

duct /dʌkt/ n
a pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another canalisation conduit tuyau

ductal adj
Relating to a duct canalaire ductal

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ adj
capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire ductile

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
ability of material ductilité

dud /dʌd/ n
broken or nonfunctional device that does not perform its intended function [[munition]] [[non]] [[explosée]]

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ /dʉːu̯d/ n
colloquial: man mec gars type

duduk n
Armenian musical instrument duduk

due /djuː/ /du/ adj
owed or owing, to be paid by the stated time dû due

due date n
date by which a book borrowed from a library must be returned date limite échéance
date payment is due échéance
expected date of giving birth terme

due to preposition
caused by à cause de

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
combat between two persons duel
struggle between two parties duel

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
engage in a duel croiser le fer

duet n
a musical composition for two performers duetto duo

duff /dʌf/ adj
not working properly nul

duffel bag n
large duffel cloth bag used to carry personal gear sac de sport sac de toile

duffel coat n
hooded coat made from duffel duffel-coat duffel coat duffle-coat

duffer /ˈdʌfə/ /ˈdʌfɚ/ n
incompetent or clumsy person tocard

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
Dugong dugon vache marine dugong

dugout n
canoe pirogue
shelter banc de touche

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
Disdainful indication that something is obvious. bah

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
male ruler of a duchy duc

dukkah n
a dry mixture of chopped nuts, seeds and Middle Eastern spices dukkah

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
sweet dairy spread confiture de lait

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
sweet (voice, tone), melodious suave

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
musical instrument tympanon

dull /dʌl/ adj
boring ennuyeux barbant
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp émoussé
not bright or intelligent idiot sot obtus
not shiny mat terne

dull /dʌl/ v
to become dull user émousser
to render dull user émousser
to soften, moderate or blunt adoucir amortir assourdir engourdir modérer

dullness /ˈdʌl.nəs/ n
quality of being slow to understand obtusité

dulse /dʌls/ n
reddish brown seaweed that is eaten algue à vache dulse goémon à vache rhodyménie palmé

duly adv
properly dûment
regularly ponctuellement

duma /ˈdumə/ n
lower house of Russian national parliament douma

dumb /dʌm/ adj
extremely stupid stupide débile idiot niais
pointless or unintellectual bête stupide

dumb blonde n
female blondasse

dumb down v
to convey some subject matter in simple terms vulgariser

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ n
stupid or foolish person abruti andouille crétin tête de nœud

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
a stupid person balourd imbécile
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar haltère

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
to confuse and bewilder abasourdir

dumbfounded adj
shocked and speechless abasourdi ahuri choqué stupéfait éberlué

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
a silent person muet
an unintelligent person idiot idiote imbécile
something constructed with the size and form of a human mannequin

dump /dʌmp/ n
a place where waste or garbage is left décharge

dump /dʌmp/ v
to discard, to get rid of se débarrasser de
to end a relationship larguer

dump truck n
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo camion à benne basculante

dumper n
dropper of refuse benne conteneur

dumping /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ n
selling goods at less than their normal price, especially in the export market dumping vente à perte

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
food quenelle ravioli
term of endearment chou

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
large trash receptacle conteneur poubelle

dun lang=en n
colour brun

dunce /dʌns/ n
One backward in book learning cancre

dunce cap n
Conical hat bonnet d’âne

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind dune

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
manure fumier bouse purin

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
insect of the family Scarabaeidae bousier scarabée bousier

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
heavy denim pants or overalls salopette

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
the main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon cachot donjon
underground prison or vault oubliette

dunnock n
bird accenteur mouchet

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
twosome, especially musicians duo

duodecimo n
in-12º in-douze in-duodecimo

duodenitis n
Inflammation of the duodenum duodénite

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
first part of the small intestine duodénum

duopoly n
market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service duopole

dupe /djuːp/ v
to swindle, deceive, or trick duper

duplex /ˈduplɛks/ n
(juggling) throwing motion duplex
house duplex
(philately) cancellation flamme flamme postale

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ adj
identical dupliqué

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ n
an identical copy copie duplicata double

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
to make a copy of dupliquer copier

duplication /duplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
duplicating duplication

duplicity n
intentional deceptiveness duplicité double jeu

dura mater n
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges dure-mère

durability n
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force durabilité résistance

durable /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/ adj
able to resist wear; enduring durable

duralumin n
alloy duralumin

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
amount of time durée

durative adj
linguistics: expressing continuing action duratif

durative n
aspect duratif

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ n
constraint by threat contrainte

durian n
fruit durian

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
for all of a given time interval durant pendant
within a given time interval pendant durant

dusk /dʌsk/ n
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night crépuscule

dust /dʌst/ n
fine, dry particles poussière

dust /dʌst/ v
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust épousseter
to spray something with fine powder or liquid pulvériser

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
a small clump of dust mouton

dust devil n
a swirling dust in the air tourbillon de poussière

dust jacket n
detachable protective cover of a book jaquette liseuse

dust off v
to remove dust from something dépoussiérer

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ n
object used for dusting brosse chiffon

dusting /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ n
light covering saupoudrage
removing dust dépoussiérage

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
flat scoop for assembling dust pelle de ménage pelle à ordures pelle à poussière

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔː(ɹ)m/ n
A storm of dust tempête de sable

dustup n
dispute différend

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
covered with dust poussiéreux

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
period of time travail
tax; tariff taxe
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do devoir obligation service

duty of care n
duty of care devoir de diligence obligation de diligence

duty-free adj
exempt from duty, especially customs hors taxe

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
Roman offices duumvirat

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
quilt couette

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ adj
miniature nain naine

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
astronomy: relatively small star naine nain
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit nain naine
small person nain naine
something much smaller than the usual of its sort nain naine

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ v
to become (much) smaller rapetisser se nanifier
to make appear insignificant éclipser écraser
to make appear much smaller écraser
to render smaller, turn into a dwarf nanifier naniser rapetisser

dwarf elder n
Sambucus ebulus sureau hièble

dwarf galaxy n
small galaxy galaxie naine

dwarf planet n
a type of celestial body planète naine

dwarf spheroidal galaxy n
faint galaxy that is devoid of gas with higher than normal proportion of dark matter galaxie naine sphéroïdale

dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants n
A person who discovers by building on previous discoveries. es nains sur des épaules de géants

dwarf star n
star that is a located in the main sequence étoile naine

dwarfism n
condition of being a dwarf nanisme

dwell /dwɛl/ v
live, reside résider

dwelling /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/ n
a place or house in which a person lives domicile habitation

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish disparaître amenuiser diminuer décroître fondre s'évanouir

dwindling adj
that is declining diminuant déclinant

dyadic /daɪˈæd.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to the number two dyadique

dye /daɪ/ n
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied teinture

dye /daɪ/ v
to colour with dye teindre

dyed /daɪd/ adj
colored with dye teint

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪd ɪn ðə ˈwʊl/ adj
dyed before being formed into cloth teint en laine
firmly established in a person's beliefs or habits ancré

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
approaching death mourant

dyke /daɪk/ n
barrier to prevent flooding digue
ditch and bank running alongside each other fossé
gouine

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
able to change dynamique
not steady; in motion dynamique
powerful dynamique
computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time dynamique

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ n
a behavior dynamique
the varying loudness or volume dynamique

dynamic memory n
computer memory mémoire dynamique

dynamicity n
condition of being dynamic dynamicité

dynamics n
branch of mechanics dynamique

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
class of explosives dynamite

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ v
to blow up with dynamite or other high explosive dynamiter

dynamiter n
person who uses dynamite dynamiteur

dynamize v
make dynamic dynamiser

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dynamo-electric machine dynamo

dynamometrically adv
dynamométriquement

dynastic war n
international conflict guerre dynastique

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family dynastie

dysarthria n
difficulty in articulating dysarthrie

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
pathology: difficulty with numbers dyscalculie

dyscrasic adj
of or relating to dyscrasia dyscrasique

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsəntɛɹi/ n
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines dysenterie

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
failure to function dysfonctionnement dysfonction

dysfunctional adj
functioning incorrectly or abnormally dysfonctionnel

dysgraphia n
language disorder dysgraphie

dyskinesia n
impairment of voluntary movement dyskinésie

dyslalia n
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality dyslalie

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
learning disability dyslexie

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to dyslexia dyslexique

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
a person who has dyslexia dyslexique

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
painful menstruation dysménorrhée

dyspareunia /dɪspəˈɹuːnɪə/ n
painful sexual intercourse dyspareunie

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ adj
irritable or morose irritable morose
of, relating to, or having dyspepsia nauséabond

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one dysphémisme hyperbole
word or phrase used to replace another in this way dysphémisme

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed dysphorie

dyspnea n
difficult respiration dyspnée

dysprosium /dɪsˈproʊziəm/ n
chemical element dysprosium

dyssynchrony n
heart condition asynchronisme
neurological condition asynchronisme
lack of proper synchrony asynchronisme dysynchronie

dysthymia n
form of clinical depression dysthymie
tendency to be depressed dysthymie

dysthymic adj
of or pertaining to dysthymia dysthymique

dysthymic n
a person diagnosed with dysthymia dysthymique

dystopia /dɪsˈtoʊpi.ə/ /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/ n
medical condition dystopie
miserable society dystopie
vision of a future dystopie contre-utopie

dystopian /dɪs.ˈto(ʊ).pi.ʌn/ adj
pertaining to a dystopia contre-utopique contre-utopiste dystopique dystopiste

dystrophin n
dystrophine

dystrophy n
dystrophy dystrophie

dzhigit n
a brave equestrian in the Caucasus and Central Asia djiguite

dzud n
a summer drought followed by a severe winter, generally causing serious loss of livestock dzud

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
low neckline décolleté décolletage

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before déjà-vu

département n
administrative unit in various French-speaking countries département

détente /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries détente

e /iː/ /ɛ/ n
name of the letter E, e e

e pluribus unum proverb
e pluribus unum - a United States' motto de plusieurs, un un à partir de plusieurs

e-banking n
homebanking

e-bike n
bicycle powered by an electric motor vélo à assistance électrique

e-book n
electronic book livre électronique livrel livre numérique

e-commerce n
commercial activity conducted via the Internet commerce électronique vente en ligne

e-dictionary n
electronic dictionary dictionnaire électronique

e-learning n
learning conducted via electronic media e-learning formation en ligne téléformation

e-mail address n
unique identifier adresse de courrier électronique adresse électronique adresse courriel adresse e-mail

e-reader n
device liseuse e-reader

e-wallet n
portefeuille électronique

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
abbreviation for “for example” par ex.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
every chaque
per chacun

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
to one another; one to the other l'un l'autre les uns les autres

each to his own proverb
proverb à chacun son goût

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object désireux enthousiaste impatient

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
in an eager manner avidement

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae aigle

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
large owl of genus Bubo grand duc

eagle-eyed adj
keenly perceptive à l'œuil de lynx

eaglehawk n
a large Australian eagle uraète

eaglet n
an eagle chick aiglon aiglette

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
organ of hearing oreille
slang: police informant balance indic mouchard
fruiting body of a grain plant épi

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
archaic: to plough labourer

ear canal n
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum conduit auditif

ear lobe n
a part of the ear lobe

ear to the ground n
the practice of carefully gathering information rester à l'écoute être à l'écoute

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
pain in the ear otalgie

eardrum /ˈi˞ˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
membrane separating outer and middle ears tympan

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
a British or Irish nobleman comte

earless seal n
seal of family Phocidae phoque

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
comparitive of early and of soon plus tôt
previously; before now; sooner plus tôt

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
at a time in advance of the usual tôt de bonne heure
illness: having began to occur précoce
near the start or beginning ancien

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adv
at a time before expected tôt de bonne heure avance

early bird n
one who wakes early lève-tôt

early retirement n
early retirement préretraite

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
Benjamin Franklin quote coucher de poule et lever de corbeau écartent l'homme du tombeau

earmark v
to specify or set aside for a particular purpose allouer réserver

earmuff n
garment to keep the ears warm cache-oreilles

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
deserve mériter
transitive: receive (money) for working gagner
intransitive: receive money for working gagner

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ adj
ardent ardent
important, serious sérieux grave

earnings n
wages, money earned, income revenus

earphone n
sound device held near the ear écouteur

earphones n
small speakers worn over the ears écouteurs

earpick n
instrument for removing earwax cure-oreille

earplug n
protective clothing for the ear canal bouchon d’oreille

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
piece of jewelry boucle d'oreille

ears are burning phraseologicalUnit
avoir les oreilles qui sifflent

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
distance portée de voix

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
any general rock-based material terre
electrical connection terre
soil terre
one of the four basic elements terre
the ground, land terre
one of the five basic elements terre
world of our current life, as opposed to afterlife terre
fox's lair terrier

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
connect electrically to the earth mettre à la terre relier à la terre
to bury enterrer

earth science n
any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth géoscience science de la terre

earthbound adj
unimaginative or mundane terre-à-terre

earthenware n
ceramic poterie

earthly branch n
set of twelve terms in East Asian cultures branche terrestre

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
shaking of the surface of a planet tremblement de terre séisme

earthshine n
reflected Earthlight clair de Terre

earthworm n
worm (animal) ver de terre lombric lèche

earwax n
waxy substance secreted by the ear cérumen

earwig n
the insect perce-oreille forficule

earwitness /ˈɪə̯wɪtnəs/ /ˈɪɹwɪtnəs/ n
witness who gives evidence of what he or she has heard témoin auriculaire

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
facilité
relaxation repos

ease up v
to become more relaxed lâcher du lest
to reduce speed lever le pied

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
upright frame for displaying or supporting something chevalet

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
legal right to use another person's property servitude

easier said than done adj
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish plus facile à dire qu’à faire

easily /ˈiː.zə.liː/ /ˈiːzɪli/ adv
without difficulty facilement
without question facilement

east /iːst/ adj
from the East oriental orientale
in or towards the east [[à]] [[l']][[est]]
meteorology: easterly [[de]] [[l']][[est]]
of or pertaining to the east [[de]] [[l']][[est]]

east /iːst/ n
compass point est levant orient

east by north n
compass point est-quart-nord-est

east by south n
compass point est-quart-sud-est

east-northeast n
compass point est-nord-est

east-southeast n
compass point est-sud-est

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
related to the east oriental

easterner n
a native or inhabitant of the east Oriental

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
requiring little skill or effort facile
consenting readily to sex facile

easy as pie adj
very easy simple comme bonjour

easy chair n
a comfortable chair fauteuil

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
do something gently or slowly d'une main légère doucement

easygoing adj
casual and informal sympathique

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
manger bouffer
colloquial: cause to worry bouffer ronger
eat a meal manger

eat crow v
to recognize that one has mistaken admettre son erreur aller à Canossa faire amende honorable reconnaître son erreur venir à Canossa

eat humble pie v
to admit one's faults avaler son chapeau

eat like a horse v
eat large amounts manger comme quatre manger comme un ogre

eat my shorts /ˈiːt maɪ ˈʃɔːɹts/ phraseologicalUnit
irreverent rebuke or dismissal mange de la crotte va te faire shampooiner va te faire shampouiner

eat one's hat v
to express disbelief about a proposition manger son chapeau

eat one's heart out v
feel overwhelming negative emotion se ronger le cœur

eat out of someone's hand v
to be submissive due to fascination manger dans la main

eat pussy v
to perform cunnilingus bouffer la chatte brouter le gazon coller les timbres à la cave faire minette

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
one who eats mangeur

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ n
a restaurant or café resto

eating disorder n
psychological disorder trouble des conduites alimentaires

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ dɪ twɑːˈlɛt/ n
lightly scented perfume eau de toilette

eave /iːv/ n
the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building avant-toit égout

eaves /iːvz/ n
underside of a roof avant-toit corniche

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ n
space around a house on which such water drips chéneau

eavesdropping n
interception of electronic communication écoute clandestine

eavestrough n
roof gutter gouttière

ebb /ɛb/ n
low tide reflux
receding movement of the tide reflux

ebb /ɛb/ v
to fall away or decline décliner refluer

ebonite /ˈebəˌnaɪt/ n
product of vulcanizing rubber with sulfur ébonite

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
made of ebony wood d'ébène ébène

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
colour ébène
tree ébénier ébène
wood ébène [[bois]] d'[[ébène]]

ecard n
computerized greeting card e-carte

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
deviating from the norm excentrique
not at or in the centre excentrique
not perfectly circular excentrique

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
person who does not behave like others excentrique

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
a ratio between distances in a conic section excentricité
eccentric behaviour excentricité
the quality of being eccentric excentricité

ecchi n
ecchi

ecchymosis /ˌɛk.ɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
leaking of blood into the tissues of the body as a result of a bruise ecchymose

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ adj
pertaining to the church ecclésiastique

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
pertaining to the church ecclésiastique

ecclesiology n
branch of theology ecclésiologie

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ n
level or rank échelon
(military) formation of troops échelon

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
any of the four species of small spined monotremes échidné

echinococcosis n
a potentially fatal parasitic disease of animals and humans, caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm échinococcose

echinococcus n
parasite échinocoque

echinoderm n
member of the Echinodermata échinoderme

echinofauna n
échinofaune

echo lang=en n
reflected sound écho

echo chamber n
room chambre d’échos

echography n
the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid échographie

echolalia /ɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
echoing of words or phrases écholalie

echolalic adj
of or pertaining to echolalia écholalique

echolocation /ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
use of echos to detect objects écholocalisation écholocation

eclair n
an oblong chocolate covered creme filled pastry éclair

eclaircissement n
explanation of something obscure or unknown éclaircissement

eclampsia n
complication of pregnancy éclampsie

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles éclectique
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous de bric et de broc disparate hétéroclite hétérogène

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
passage of a planetary object between others éclipse

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ v
To cause an eclipse éclipser
To overshadow éclipser

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
Earth's orbital plane écliptique

eclogue n
pastoral poem églogue

eco- /ˈiːˌkəʊ/ prefix
concerning ecology or the environment éco-

eco-region n
region, smaller than an ecozone, that contains distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna écorégion

eco-responsible adj
écoresponsable

ecochemistry n
écochimie

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
destruction of an ecosystem écocide

ecoclimatic adj
relating to ecoclimate écoclimatique

ecodistrict n
écoquartier

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
relating to ecology écologique

ecological footprint n
measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems empreinte écologique

ecologically adv
in an ecological manner écologiquement

ecologist n
A scientist who studies ecology écologiste écologue

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of biology écologie

ecomuseum n
museum focused on a local community écomusée

ecomusicology n
study of music, culture, and nature écomusicologie

econometrics n
branch of economics économétrie

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj
pertaining to an economy économique
cheap économique
pertaining to the study of money économique

economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
careful with money économe
saving money or resources économique

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
study économie science économique

economies of scale n
the characteristics of a production process économies d'échelle

economism n
Definition économisme

economist n
expert in economics économiste

economy /iˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑn.ə.mi/ n
production and distribution and consumption économie
frugal use of resources économie
effective management of the resources of a community or system économie

ecophysiology n
écophysiologie

ecosphere n
portion of the atmosphere écosphère

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ n
system of an ecological community and its environment écosystème

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
a region of transition écotone

ecotourism /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
responsible travel écotourisme

ecotype n
organism adapted to an environment écotype

ecozone n
large geographical region having a distinct biodiversity écozone

ecstasy n
drug ecstasy exta
intense pleasure extase
intense emotion extase
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation extase

ecstatic adj
feeling or characterized by ecstasy extatique

ectoblast n
the outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast ectoblaste

ectoderm n
tissue layer in the embryo ectoderme

ectopic pregnancy n
type of pregnancy grossesse extra-utérine

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums ectoplasme

ectoproct n
a microscopic sessile moss-like aquatic animal ectoprocte

ectothermic adj
of or relating to ectotherm poïkilotherme à sang froid

ecu n
European Currency Unit écu

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense œcuménique
general, universal, worldwide œcuménique

ecumenism n
philosophy œcuménisme

ecumenopolis /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/ n
planet-wide city œcumenopolis

eczema /ɪɡˈzimə/ /ˈɛɡzɪmə/ n
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin eczéma

edaphic adj
of or relating to soil édaphique

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current contre-courant

edelweiss n
a European perennial alpine plant edelweiss

edema /ɪ.ˈdiː.mə/ n
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue œdème

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
boundary line of a surface bord
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge bord
joining line between two vertices of a polygon côté arête
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet arête
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument carre

edgy /ˈɛdʒi/ adj
nervous anxieux nerveux à cran
on the edge between acceptable and offensive limite

edible /ˈɛd.ə.bəl/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.bəl/ adj
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption comestible mangeable

edible dormouse n
dormouse which is food loir gris

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
a proclamation of law édit

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
the act of edifying, or the state of being edified édification
building édification

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
building édifice

edify /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ v
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually édifier

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ n
a change to the text of a document correction modification

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
to change a text, or a document éditer modifier corriger rediger

edit war n
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work guerre d'édition

editable adj
capable of being edited modifiable

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
an act or instance of something being edited rédaction

edition /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
literary work édition
whole set of copies édition

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑdɪɾɚ] n
machine for editing film monteuse
newspaper editor éditeur
person who edited a specific document correcteur lecteur-correcteur réviseur
person who edits rédacteur éditeur
someone who manipulates video footage and assembles it into the correct order monteur

editor in chief n
highest ranking editor rédacteur en chef rédactrice en chef

editorial adj
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial éditorial

editorial n
article giving the opinion of editors éditorial

editorial cartoon n
illustration containing social or political commentary dessin de presse

educable adj
capable of being educated éducable

educate /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
to instruct or train éduquer

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒɘkeɪɾɪd/ adj
having attained a level of higher education cultivé

educated guess n
guess based on experience or knowledge [[estimation]] [[éclairée]] [[hypothèse]] [[bien]] [[fondée]] [[hypothèse]] [[raisonnable]] [[hypothèse]] [[raisonnée]] [[hypothèse]] [[éclairée]] [[jugement]] [[approximatif]]

educatee n
someone who is being educated élève

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally éducation
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment éducation enseignement

educational /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
Of or pertaining to education éducatif

educative adj
educational éducatif éducative

educology n
the fund of knowledge about the educational process éducologie

edulcorate v
to sweeten édulcorer

eek /iːk/ interjection
scream or shriek hiii

eel /iːl/ n
any fish of the order Anguilliformes anguille

eelworm n
a nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels anguillule

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
similar children's counting-out games in other languages ams tram gram

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
frightened craintif peureux timide
weird sinistre étrange

eerily /ˈɪəɹɪli/ adv
In an eerie manner sinistrement étrangement

ef /ɛf/ n
name of the letter F, f effe

efface /əˈfeɪs/ v
make oneself inobtrusive s'effacer
to erase effacer
cause to disappear as if by rubbing out effacer

effacement n
withdraw in order to make oneself inconspicuous effacement

effect /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
belongings effets
result of an action effet
movie and television industries term effet
scientific phenomenon effet
sound engineering: alteration in sound effet

effect /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
to make or bring about; to implement effectuer

effect size n
a measure of the strength or magnitude of the effect taille d'effet

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
actually in effect en vigueur
having the power to produce a required effect or effects efficace
efficient, serviceable, or operative efficace
producing a decided or decisive effect efficace décisif

effectively adv
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect efficacement

effectiveness n
property efficacité

effeminacy n
the quality of being effeminate efféminement

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
of a man, behaving like a woman efféminé efféminée

effendi /ɛˈfɛndi/ n
title of respect effendi

efferent adj
carrying away from efférent

effervescence n
the escape of gas from solution in a liquid effervescence

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
decadent décadent
lacking strength affaibli

efficacious adj
effective efficace

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
ability to produce effect efficacité efficience

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose rendement
extent to which time is well used efficacité

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
making good use of resources efficace efficient
using a particular proportion of available energy efficace

efficiently adv
in an efficient manner efficacement

effigy /ˈɛfədʒi/ n
dummy or other crude representation effigie
likeness of a person effigie

efflorescence n
eruption on the skin efflorescence irruption
formation of a powdery surface efflorescence
production of flowers efflorescence
rapid flowering of a culture efflorescence

effluence /ˈɛfːluəns/ n
process of flowing out effluence

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one effluvium

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
the amount of work involved in achieving something effort

effortless adj
without effort aisé aisée effort

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
insolent and shameless audacity effronterie

effusion n
outpouring of liquid effusion
outpouring of speech or emotion effusion
seeping of fluid into a body cavity effusion

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
extravagant or excessive excessif

eftsoons adv
soon after bientôt

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people égalitaire

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
person who accepts or promotes social equality and equal rights for all people égalitaire

egalitarianism n
political doctrine of universal equality égalitarisme

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
to throw eggs at jeter des oeufs

egg on v
provoke pousser

egg roll n
a food made made by wrapping a combination of ingredients pâté impérial

egg timer n
timer with an alarm minuteur sablier

egg/translations n
body housing an embryo œuf
egg of domestic fowl as food item œuf
ovum ovule

eggcup n
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten coquetier

egghead n
pejorative: intellectual intello

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
alcoholic beverage lait de poule

eggplant n
plant aubergine
edible fruit aubergine

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
object coquille d'œuf

eglantine n
rose églantine

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ n
the self moi
psychoanalytic ego moi

egocentric adj
egotistical égocentrique

egoism n
tendency to think of self égoïsme

egoist n
advocate of egoism égoïste
self-centered or selfish person égoïste

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
Exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion flagrant inouï

egregor /əˈɡɹɛɡɚ/ n
psychic entity influencing thoughts égrégore

egregore /əˈɡɹɛɡɚ/ n
psychic entity influencing thoughts égrégore

egress /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
process of exiting sortie

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea aigrette

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
(Canadian) an interjection used to ascertain the continued attention hein
used to mean “What?” hein
used as a tag question hein n'est-ce pas

eicosanoid n
eicosanoïde

eid mubarak phraseologicalUnit
eid mubarak aïd moubarak eid mubarak

eider /ˈaɪdə/ n
duck of genus Somateria eider eider à duvet

eiderdown n
a quilt stuffed with this down édredon

eigen- prefix
propre

eigenfunction n
function fonction propre

eigenmode n
physics mode propre

eigenspace n
set of the eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue espace propre

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector valeur propre

eigenvector n
vector not rotated by linear transformation vecteur propre

eight /eɪt/ n
Playing card with value 8 huit
The digit/figure 8 huit

eight /eɪt/ numeral
cardinal number 8 huit

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 800 huit cents

eight o'clock n
the start of the ninth hour huit heures

eight thousand n
cardinal number huit mille

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number dix-huit

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole dix-huitième
The person or thing in the eighteenth position dix-huitième

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number eight huitième

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
one of eight equal parts of a whole huitième
person or thing in the eighth position huitième

eighties n
the decade of the 1980s années 80 années quatre-vingt

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
80 quatre-vingts huitante octante

eighty-eight numeral
88 quatre-vingt-huit

eighty-first n
one of eighty-one equal parts of a whole quatre-vingt-et-unième

eighty-four numeral
84 quatre-vingt-quatre

eighty-nine numeral
89 quatre-vingt-neuf huitante-neuf

eighty-one numeral
81 quatre-vingt-un

eighty-seven numeral
87 quatre-vingt-sept

eighty-six numeral
cardinal number 86 quatre-vingt-six

eighty-three numeral
83 quatre-vingt-trois

eighty-two numeral
82 quatre-vingts deux

einkorn wheat n
domesticated einkorn engrain petit épeautre
wild einkorn engrain sauvage

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
element with atomic number 99 einsteinium

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
(after a negative) as well non plus

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
Introduces the first of two options soit ou

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
each of two chaque
one or the other soit ou

either way adv
regardless of what happens dans un cas comme dans l'autre peu importe

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ n
the liquid ejected during ejaculation éjaculat

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
to eject semen or vaginal fluid éjaculer

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
ejection of semen through the urethra éjaculation

ejaculatory /ɪ.ˈdʒæ.kjə.lə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
of or pertaining to ejaculation éjaculateur

eject /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ v
to compel to leave expulser éjecter
to throw out forcefully expulser éjecter

ejecta n
material which has been ejected, especially from a volcano éjecta

ejectable adj
able to be ejected éjectable

ejection /əˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
act of ejecting éjection

eke out v
obtain with difficulty rammasser survivre
supplement améliorer

ekranoplan n
ground-effect vehicle ékranoplane

el /ɛl/ n
name of the letter L, l elle

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
to give further detail or explanation approfondir

elaborated sap n
sap produced in leaves sève élaborée

eland /ˈiːlənd/ n
antelope éland

elapse v
(of time) to pass or move by passer s'écouler

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ adj
made of elastic élastique
capable of stretching élastique
sensitive to changes in price élastique

elastic band n
loop of rubber or similar material bande élastique élastique

elasticated adj
containing a strip of elastic élastiqué

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions élasticité
economics: sensitivity of a variable to changes in another variable élasticité
quality of being elastic élasticité

elastin n
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen élastine

elation n
allégresse exaltation
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism élation

elative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
elative degree of an adjective élatif
elative case of a noun élatif

elative case n
case used to indicate movement out of something élatif

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
joint between upper arm and forearm coude
pipe fitting coude

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ v
to push with the elbow jouer des coudes

elbow grease n
effort or hard work huile de coude

elbow room n
freedom or leeway liberté d'action marge de manœuvre
room or space in which to move or maneuver espace place

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
greater than another in age or seniority aîné

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
elderly person grans
leader of a community ancien
Sambucus sureau
Sambucus nigra sureau

elderberry n
fruit baie de sureau

eldercare n
care for the elderly soins aux personnes âgées

elderly adj
old âgé vieux ancien

elecampane n
Inula helenium grande aunée inule aunée aunée officinale

elect /iːˈlɛkt/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
who has been elected élu

elect /iːˈlɛkt/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
to choose in election élire
to choose or make decision choisir décider

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
process of choosing a new leader or representatives élection
choice of a leader or representatives élection

elective adj
optional or discretionary facultatif

elector n
person eligible to vote électeur votant votard

electoral adj
of, or relating to elections électoral

electoral college n
body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office collège électoral

electoral district n
district represented by one or more elected officials circonscription

electoral fraud n
illegal interference with an election fraude electoral

electorate n
those entitled to vote collectively électorat
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire électorat

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
electrical électrique
electronic (musical instrument) électrique

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
electric car voiture électrique

electric car n
a car that uses electric motors voiture électrique

electric chair n
device used for performing execution by electrocution chaise électrique

electric charge n
charge charge électrique
electric energy of a charged body charge électrique

electric circuit n
path or interconnected group of paths (at least one of which is closed) that can carry an electric current circuit électrique

electric current n
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge courant courant électrique

electric fence n
electric fence clôture électrique électrificateur de clôture

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
guitar which requires electronic amplification guitare électrique

electric guitarist n
someone who plays or performs on the electric guitar guitariste électrique

electric ray n
fish of the order Torpedodiniformes torpedo torpille

electric shock n
physical reaction choc électrique électrisation

electric vehicle n
vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion véhicule électrique

electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ adj
related to electricity and electronics électrique

electrical engineering n
branch of engineering électrotechnique génie électrique

electrical tape n
plastic tape ruban isolant

electrically adv
by means of electricity électriquement

electrician n
tradesman who works with electrical equipment électricien électricienne

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
form of energy électricité

electrification n
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity électrification

electrify v
to adapt for electric power électrifier

electro n
The musical genre electro électro

electro- prefix
of electricity or electrical électro-

electroacoustics n
the science of the interaction and interconversion of electric and acoustic phenomena électroacoustique

electrobiology n
study of the production of electricity by organisms électrobiologie

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ n
trace of an electrocardiograph électrocardiogramme

electrocardiography n
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms électrocardiographie

electrocatalysis n
atalysis of a half cell reaction électrocatalyse

electrocatalyst n
material that catalyzes a half cell reaction électrocatalyseur

electrocatalytic adj
pertaining to electrocatalysis or an electrocatalyst électrocatalytique

electroconvulsive therapy n
biomedical therapy using electrical current électroconvulsivothérapie

electrocute /ɪˈlektɹəkjuːt/ v
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock électrocuter

electrocution n
a severe electric shock électrocution
accidental death or suicide by electric shock électrocution
deliberate execution by electric shock électrocution

electrode /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
the terminal through which electric current passes électrode

electroencephalogram n
a recording of electrical brain activity made by an electroencephalograph électroencéphalogramme

electrofugal adj
électrofuge

electrology n
the branch of physical science that deals with electricity and its properties électrologie

electroluminescence n
generation of light by application of an alternating current or by electric discharge électroluminescence

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
chemical change électrolyse
destruction of hair roots by electric current électrolyse

electrolyte /ɨˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity électrolyte

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
relating to electrolysis électrolytique

electromagnet n
magnet électro-aimant

electromagnetic adj
pertaining to electromagnetism électromagnétique

electromagnetic interaction n
electromagnetic interaction interaction électromagnétique

electromagnetic wave n
electromagnetic radiation onde électromagnétique

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
a fundamental force électromagnétisme

electromechanical adj
combining the fields of mechanics and electronics électromécanique

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms électron

electron microscope n
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons microscope électronique

electron volt n
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles électron-volt électronvolt

electronarcosis n
process of rendering one unconscious électronarcose

electronegativity n
degree of electron attraction électronégativité

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
generated by electronic device électronique
operating on behavior of electrons électronique
pertaining to electrons électronique
of or pertaining to the Internet électronique

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
electronic cigarette cigarette électronique e-cigarette

electronic game n
game played on an electronic device jeu électronique

electronics n
(physics) électronique

electrophoresis n
method for separation of large molecules électrophorèse

electroscope n
device that detects the presence of an electric charge électroscope

electrosensibility n
électrosensiblité

electrosensible n
électrosensible

electrostatic adj
of, relating to, or producted by electrostatics or static electricity électrostatique

electrostatic precipitator n
particulate collection device électrofiltre

electrostatics n
branch of physics électrostatique

electrotechnician n
specialist in electrotechnology électrotechnicien électrotechnicienne

electrotechnology n
electrical technology and engineering électrotechnique

electroweak adj
combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces électrofaible

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ n
alloy of gold and silver électrum

elegance n
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners élégance finesse grâce

elegant /ɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
exhibiting elegance élégant

elegy /ˈɛlɪdʒi/ n
mournful or plaintive poem or song élégie

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
chemistry: simplest chemical substance élément
simplest or essential part or principle of anything élément
computing: conceptual object in a markup language élément
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards élément
atmospheric forces élément
law: component of a cause of action élément
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks élément
heating element élément
group of people with a common characteristic élément
something small élément
set theory: object in a set membre point élément

elementary adj
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something élémentaire

elementary charge n
charge élémentaire

elementary particle n
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles particule élémentaire

elemi n
elemi élémi

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
anything huge and ponderous éléphantesque
mammal éléphant éléphante éléphanteau éléphantelle

elephant in the room n
problem that is obvious but ignored l'éléphant dans la pièce

elephant seal n
mammal of the genus Mirounga éléphant de mer

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ n
disease éléphantiasis

elephantine /ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.tin/ adj
of or relating to elephants éléphantin
very large éléphantesque

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
increase the intensity of augmenter
raise élever

elevated adj
Above normal élevé

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
condition of being elevated élévation
that which is raised élévation
act of raising élévation

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve onze

eleven hundred numeral
one thousand one hundred mille cent onze cent

eleven o'clock n
the start of the twelfth hour onze heures

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ n
one of eleven equal parts of a whole onzième
something in the eleventh position onzième

eleventh hour n
The last minute à la dernière minute

eleventy numeral
one hundred and ten onzante

elf /ɛlf/ n
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim elfe
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature elfe
mythical, supernatural being elfe lutin farfadet

elicit v
To draw out, bring out. causer réaliser
To use logic to arrive at truth. déduire raisonner

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
to conflate amalgamer confondre
to cut off, as a vowel or a syllable élider
to leave out or omit omettre

eligibility n
quality of being eligible éligibilité

eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ adj
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen approprié éligible

eliminate /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/ v
completely destroy éliminer
kill tuer

elimination n
act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off élimination

eliminator n
one who, or that which, eliminates éliminateur éliminatrice

eliminatory adj
tending to eliminate éliminatoire

elision /ɪˈlɪʒ.n̩/ n
the omission of a letter or syllable élision

elite /ɪˈliːt/ adj
of high birth or social position élite d'élite élitaire

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
group with higher status élite

elitism n
belief society should be run by elite élitisme

elixir /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
pharmacy: sweet taste-masking liquid élixir

elixir of life n
elixir that brings immortality élixir de vie

ell /ɛl/ n
measure of cloth aune
extension of a building aile

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
curve ellipse

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
omission of grammatically required words ellipse
typographic mark points de suspension ellipse

ellipsoid n
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular ellipsoïde

elliptic adj
relating to an ellipse or its mathematical definition elliptique

elliptical /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
oval elliptique
showing ellipsis elliptique

elm /ɛlm/ n
tree of genus Ulmus orme

elongate adj
lengthened allongé

elongate v
to make long allonger

elongated adj
extensive in length élongé

elope /ɨˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
to run away from home fuguer
to run away with a paramour enfuir

eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ n
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing éloquence

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
fluently persuasive and articulate éloquent
effective in expressing meaning éloquent

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
other autre

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to sinon autrement

elsewhere /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/ /ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ adv
in or at some other place ailleurs
to some other place ailleurs

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
make clear expliquer élucider

elucidation /ɪˌlu.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration élucidation

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance évasif

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
to separate substances using a solvent éluer

elver n
a young eel anguille de verre bouiron civelle pibale

elvish lang=en adj
of or having to do with elves elfique

elytron /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ n
outer covering of insect élytre

em /ɛm/ n
name of the letter M, m emme

em dash n
typographical symbol '—' tiret cadratin

emaciate v
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted s'amaigrir s'émacier
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted amaigrir émacier

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
thin or haggard émacié

emaciation n
the act of making very lean émaciation
the state of being emaciated émaciation émaciement

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
an email address adresse courriel
message sent via email courriel courrier électronique e-mail courriels email
system courriel courrier électronique email

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
intransitive: to send an email or emails courrieller envoyer
to send an email or emails to courrieller envoyer
to send via email courrieller envoyer

emanate v
To come from a source émaner

emanation /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ n
radon émanation
act of flowing émanation
that which flows émanation

emancipation /ɨˈmænsɨˌpeɪʃnˌ/ n
act of setting free from the power of another émancipation

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ adj
deprived of virility or vigor émasculé

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ v
to deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate émasculer

emasculation n
castration émasculation

embalm v
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition embaumer
to perfume embaumer

embankment n
artificial mound of earth and stone talus chaussée

embarcadère n
a pier, a wharf embarcadère

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
to board a barge embarquer monter
to put in a barge embarquer

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
a ban on trade with another country embargo
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port embargo

embarkation n
embarking embarquement

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely embarrasser gêner

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort embarrassé gêné

embarrassing adj
causing embarrassment gênant embarrassant embarrassante gênante

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
person whose actions cause humiliation (être la) honte (de)
state of confusion embarras
state of discomfort embarras

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
organization representing a foreign state ambassade

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
(heraldry) drawn with a line of alternating square indendations and extensions crénelé
having battlements or crenellations crénaux d'une muraille toujours en difficultés
prepared or armed for battle armé prêt pour la bataille
subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates contesté encerclé

embed /ɛmˈbɛd/ v
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter encastrer incruster insérer
mathematics; embed in plonger dans

embedded /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into imbriqué inclus incrusté

embedding n
in mathematics plongement

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate embellir
To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality, to distort embellir

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
glowing piece of coal or wood braise brandon tison

embers n
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash braise

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
to steal money that one has been trusted with détourner divertir

embezzlement n
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner détournement

embiopteran n
insect embioptère

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
representative symbol emblème

emblematic adj
serving as a symbol emblématique

embodiment n
entity typifying an abstraction incarnation

embody v
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole représenter
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify incarner personnifier

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ v
To encourage, inspire, or motivate encourager enhardir

embolism n
insertion of days into the calendar embolisme
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus embolie

emboss v
to mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol bosseler estamper gaufrer

embouchure /ɒm.bʊˈʃʊə/ /ˈɑm.bə.ʃɚ/ n
use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument embouchure

embourgeoisement /ɒmbɔːˈʒwazmɑ̃/ n
the adoption the characteristics of the bourgeoisie embourgeoisement

embrace /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ n
hug étreinte embrassade accolade embrassement

embrace /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
(metaphorical) to enfold or include (ideas, principles, etc) embrasser
to hug (a person) embrasser étreindre

embrasure n
Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement embrasure ébrasure

embrocation n
to rub oil or spirit etc. onto a diseased parts embrocation

embroider v
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread broder
to add imaginary detail to a narrative broder

embroiderer n
person who embroiders brodeur

embroideress n
female embroiderer brodeuse

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
ornamentation broderie
fabric broderie
elaboration of an account with details broderie

embroil /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/ v
to draw into a situation embourber

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus embryon
an organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis embryon
in viviparous animals: the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body embryon

embryogenesis n
The process by which an embryo is formed and develops embryogenèse

embryologist n
expert or specialist in embryology embryologist embryologue

embryology n
the scientific study of embryos embryologie

embryomorphosis n
embryomorphose

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embryology: of or relating to an embryo embryonnaire
figuratively: something, especially a project, that is very new and is still evolving embryonnaire

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ adj
rich green colour émeraude

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
gemstone émeraude
colour émeraude

emerald ash borer n
Agrilus planipennis agrile du frêne

emerge /i.ˈmɝdʒ/ v
to come into view émerger
to come out of émerger sortir

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems émergence
The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view émergence

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
emergency department urgences
situation requiring urgent assistance crise urgence

emergency brake n
type of brake signal d'alarme

emergency exit n
exit for evacuation sortie de secours

emergency goalie n
[[gardien]] [[d']][[urgence]]

emergency physician n
emergency physician médecin d’urgence médecin urgentiste urgentiste urgentologue

emergency room n
hospital department salle d'urgences

emerging adj
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising émergent

emeritus adj
retired but retaining an honorific version of previous title émérite

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
causing nausea and vomiting émétique vomitif

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
agent émétique vomitif

emetophilia n
sexual fetish émétophilie

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere émigrer

emigration n
act of emigrating émigration

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
of a person: distinguished, noteworthy éminent
remarkable, great remarquable

eminent domain n
government's right to expropriate private land expropriation expropriation pour cause d'utilité publique
lord's property interest in a fief or fee domaine direct domaine éminent

eminently /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ adv
in an eminent manner éminemment
to a great degree parfaitement éminemment

emir n
Islamic prince or leader émir

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
country ruled by an emir émirat

emissary lang=en n
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else émissaire

emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
something that is emitted émission
act of sending or throwing out émission

emit /iˈmɪt/ v
to send out or give off émettre

emitter /əmɪtə/ n
terminal of a transistor émetteur
that which emits émetteur

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
Triticum dicoccon amidonnier

emoji /əˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
ideogrammatic icon used in text messaging emoji émoji

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ adj
Soothing; mollifying lénifiant

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
Something which softens or lubricates the skin émollient

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
payment for an office or employment émolument

emoticon /əˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
representation of an emotion of the writer émoticone émoticône binette frimousse

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
person's internal state of being émotion

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
characterised by emotion émotionnel
of or relating to the emotions émotionnel
determined by emotion rather than reason émotif
easily affected by emotion émotif

emotional blackmail n
psychological misuse of a person's emotions chantage affectif

empathic adj
showing or expressing empathy empathique

empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ v
to feel empathy for another person compatir

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
intellectual identification with another person empathie

emperor /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
ruler of an empire empereur

emperor penguin n
largest penguin manchot empereur

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important accent emphase

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
stress souligner

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
characterized by emphasis emphatique
stated with conviction emphatique
of emphatic consonants emphatique

emphysema /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ n
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues emphysème

emphyteusis n
right emphytéose

emphyteutic adj
pertaining to emphyteusis emphytéotique

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
state ruled by an emperor empire
political unit empire
group of states empire

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
pertaining to or based on experience empirique

empiricism n
philosophical theory empirisme

empiricist n
an advocate or supporter of empiricism empiriste

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
to give someone work embaucher employer recruter

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
state of being employable employabilité

employable adj
able to be employed employable

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
individual who provides labor to a company or another person employé employée salarié salariée

employer n
person or entity which employs others employeur employeuse

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
the state of being employed emploi
the act of employing emploi
use, purpose emploi
the work or occupation for which one is paid travail emploi

employment agency n
organisation that matches employers to employees agence pour l'emplo

employment contract n
category of contract contrat de travail

empower v
to give confidence and/or strength to encapaciter
to give permission to autoriser

empowerment n
granting of power autonomisation

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
female monarch of an empire impératrice
wife or widow of an emperor impératrice

emptiness n
the state or feeling of being empty vide vacuité néant

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
devoid of content vide

empty /ˈɛmpti/ n
empty bottle cadavre

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
to make empty vider

empty constructor n
constructor with no argument constructeur par défaut

empty product n
result of multiplying no numbers produit vide

empty set n
the unique set that contains no elements ensemble vide

empty sum n
result of adding no numbers somme vide

empty the tank v
make the utmost effort se donner à fond

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
proverb c'est pas parce-qu'on n'a rien à dire qu'il faut fermer sa gueule

emptyhanded adj
having given or received nothing bredouille
having nothing to give les mains vides

empyema n
collection of pus empyème

emu /ˈiːmjuː/ n
Dromaius novaehollandiae émeu émeus

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
copier simuler
to attempt to equal or be the same as émuler
to feel a rivalry with; to be jealous of, to envy émuler
to copy or imitate, especially a person imiter émuler

emulsion n
suspension of one liquid in another émulsion

en /ɛn/ n
name of the letter N, n enne

en bloc adv
as a whole en bloc

en dash n
typographical symbol – tiret demi-cadratin

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en garde

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ adv
in a single body or group en masse

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒn ˈpasɒ̃/ n
chess move en passant

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
along the way sur la route sur le chemin
on the way en route

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
to activate a function of an electronical or mechanical device activer
to allow a way out or excuse for an action permettre
to make able permettre autoriser

enact v
to act the part of; to play jouer
to make (a bill) into law promulguer

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ n
covering on the tooth émail
coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish émail
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects émail glaçure

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ v
to coat with enamel émailler

enameling n
the art of applying enamel émaillerie

enantio- /ɛnˈæntɪəʊ/ prefix
opposite énantio-

enantiodromic adj
Relating to enantiodromia énantiodromique

enantiomer n
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers énantiomère

enantiotropic adj
énantiotrope

enarthrosis n
a ball-and-socket joint énarthrose

encampment n
campsite campement
temporary living quarters campement

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
object-oriented programming: To enclose objects in a common interface encapsuler
to enclose as if in a capsule encapsuler

encapsulation n
act of enclosing in a capsule encapsulation

encephalitis n
inflammation of the brain encéphalite

encephalo- prefix
pertaining to the brain encéphalo-

encephalography n
X-ray examination of brain encéphalographie

encephalon /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ɛnˈsɛfələn/ n
brain encéphale

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
condition affecting the brain encéphalopathie

enchant /ɛnˈtʃænt/ /ɛnˈtʃɑnt/ v
to attract and delight enchanter

enchanted adj
under the influence of enchantment enchanté

enchanter n
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer enchanteur enchanteuse

enchanting adj
having the ability to enchant enchanteur enchanteresse

enchantment n
act, feeling of enchanting enchantement ensorcellement

enchantress n
attractive woman skilled at using magic enchanteresse

enchondroma n
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow enchondrome

encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ v
surround encercler

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
clitic which joins with the preceding word enclitique

enclosure /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings enclos

encode v
genetics coder encoder

encoder n
a device to encode a signal encodeur

encoding n
character encoding (computing) codage

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
encircle encercler
include comprendre renfermer englober inclure
surround entourer

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
a call for a repeat performance bis
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete rappel

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ n
unplanned meeting rencontre

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ v
meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly rencontrer

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
mentally support or motivate encourager
spur on, recommend encourager

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc. encouragement
the act of encouraging encouragement

encrust v
To cover with a hard crust encrouter encroûter
To inset or affix decorative material incruster

encrypt v
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher crypter chiffrer coder

encrypted adj
that is in code chiffré

encryption n
process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords chiffrement

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
papal letter delivered to Bishops encyclique

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics encyclopédie

encyclopedic adj
of or relating to comprehensiveness and other characteristics of an encyclopedia encyclopédique
in lexicography encyclopédique

encyclopedic dictionary n
form of dictionary dictionnaire encyclopédique

end /ɛnd/ n
extreme part fin bout extrémité

end /ɛnd/ v
transitive: finish, terminate (something) finir terminer
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated finir terminer

end in itself n
something without a purpose fin en soi raison d’être

end of the world n
end of the world fin du monde

end up v
arrive at a destination finir se retrouver
conclude, turn out se finir se terminer
eventually do finir par

end user n
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user utilisateur final

endanger /ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ənˈdeɪndʒɚ/ v
to put someone or something in danger compromettre

endangered adj
in danger, at risk en danger

endangered species n
species which is in danger of becoming extinct espèce en danger espèce en voie de disparition espèce menacée

endbutton n
wooden plug in the end of the instrument bouton

endearing adj
inspiring love attendrissant

endearment n
an expression of affection affection

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
a sincere attempt effort
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity effort entreprise

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ v
attempt through application of effort tenter tâcher s’[[efforcer]]
to work with purpose [[se]] [[dévouer]] [[à]] [[quelque chose]] tâcher

endectocide n
endectocide

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
native to a particular area endémique indigène
prevalent in a particular area endémique
peculiar to a particular area endémique

endgame n
part of a chess game finale

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n
termination or conclusion fin

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
salad vegetable laitue romaine

endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
having no end infini perpétuel interminable

endlessly adv
in an endless manner indéfiniment

endling n
last individual dernier spécimen recensé

endnote n
annotation placed at the end of a document note

endocardium n
membrane that lines the interior of the heart endocarde

endocarp n
inner layer of the pericarp endocarpe

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ adj
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream endocrine

endocrine system n
system of ductless glands système endocrinien

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
practitioner of endocrinology endocrinologue

endocrinology n
study of the endocrine glands endocrinologie

endodermic adj
of or relating to the endoderm; endodermal endodermique

endogamous adj
of a marriage, within a social group endogame endogamique

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
the practice of marrying within one's own social group endogamie

endogeneity n
state endogénéité

endogenous /ɨnˈdɑdʒənəs/ adj
produced, originating or growing from within endogène
of a disease, caused by factors within the body endogène

endohedral adj
endoédrique

endometrectomy n
endométrectomie

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ n
endometrium condition endométriose

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
mucous membrane endomètre

endonym n
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language endonyme

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
indwelling parasite endoparasite

endoplasmic reticulum n
network of membranes réticulum endoplasmique

endorheic /ɛn.doʊˈɹi.ɪk/ adj
internally drained; having no outlet endoréique

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
any of a group of peptide hormones endorphine

endorse v
support soutenir approuver
write on the back of a cheque endosser

endorsement n
support from an important, renowned figure of a media soutien

endoscopic adj
of or relating to endoscopy endoscopique

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.piː/ n
examination using an endoscope endoscopie

endoskeletal adj
Of, or pertaining to an endoskeleton endosquelettique

endoskeleton n
internal skeleton of an animal endosquelette

endosome n
endocytic vacuole endosome

endosperm n
tissue albumen

endosymbiosis n
living within another organism endosymbiose

endosymbiotic theory n
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts hypothèse de l'endosymbiose hypothèse endosymbiotique

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ adj
zoology: of animal with regulated temperature homéotherme à sang chaud

endotoxic adj
of, related to, or caused by an endotoxin endotoxique

endotoxin n
any toxin secreted by a microorganism that is released into surrounding environment only when it dies endotoxine

endotracheal adj
within or through the trachea endotrachéal

endovascular adj
within a blood vessel endovascolare

endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
to enrich or furnish with anything of the nature of a gift doter enrichir
to furnish with money or its equivalent doter

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ n
something with which a person or thing is endowed dotation

endpaper n
either of two folded sheets of paper used to connect the front and back covers of a book to the first and last pages page de garde

endpin n
spike of a musical instrument pique

endurable adj
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable endurable tolérable

endurance /ɪnˈdjʊəɹənts/ n
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence endurance
ability to endure hardship endurance

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
to continue despite obstacles endurer perdurer

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
injection of fluid into the rectum lavement

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ adj
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy ennemi

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else ennemi ennemie

energetic adj
Of or relating to energy énergétique
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy énergique énergétique

energetically adv
in an energetic manner énergiquement

energumen /ɛn.ə.ˈɡjuː.mən/ n
A person possessed by an evil ghost, spirit, or entity énergumène

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
capacity to do work énergie courage
impetus behind activity énergie
physics énergie

energy drink n
caffeinated soft drink boisson énergisante

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate affaiblir

enfant terrible n
unconventional badly-behaved person enfant terrible

enfantement n
obsolete: act of giving birth enfantement

enfeeble v
make feeble affaiblir

enfleurage /ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/ n
the process of extracting fragrance from flowers enfleurage

enforcer n
member of a group charged with keeping dissident members obedient homme de main
one who enforces exécuteur

engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
intransitive: to enter into battle engager
to employ or obtain the services of someone engager
to mesh or interlock embrayer

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
agreed to be married fiancé fiancée
already involved in a telephone call engagé

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
period of time when marriage is planned or promised fiançailles

engagement ring n
a ring signifying a promise to wed bague de fiançailles

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
to bring into existence, cause concevoir donner le jour à donner naissance à engendrer

engine /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
locomotive locomotive
mechanical device moteur
influential group moteur
brain or heart moteur

engine trouble n
problems occurring with an engine or motor panne

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
locomotive operator mécanicien machiniste
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering ingénieur ingénieure

engineer's scale n
kutsch

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
application of science to the needs of humanity ingénierie génie
area aboard a ship where the engine is located salle des machines
work of an engineer ingénierie
profession ingénierie

english n
spinning or rotary motion around the vertical axis anglais

engobe n
A clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body engobe

engrailed n
moth boarmie crépusculaire

engrave v
carve text or symbols into (something) graver

engraving n
an engraved image gravure
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface gravure

engross /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/ v
to buy up wholesale accaparer rafler s'emparer de
to engage completely capter captiver charmer envoûter fasciner obnubiler
to make gross or fat engraisser
to monopolize; to concentrate possession accaparer monopoliser truster

engrossed /ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/ adj
preoccupied absorbé obnubilé

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
absorbing absorbant captivant

engulf v
surround; cover engloutir engouffrer

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
augment or make something greater accroître augmenter
improve something by adding features améliorer

enhanced adj
improved avancé
raised up amplifié

enhancement n
an improvement amélioration

enhydros n
chalcedony containing liquid enhydre

enhydrous adj
having water within enhydre

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable énigme

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
mysterious énigmatique
pertaining to an enigma énigmatique

enjambment /ɪnˈdʒæmbmənt/ n
a technique in poetry enjambement

enjoy /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
to have the use or benefit of something [[jouir]] [[de]]
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something [[jouir]] [[de]] [[profiter]] [[de]]

enjoy oneself v
take pleasure amuser égayer

enjoyable /ɛnˈdʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ adj
giving pleasure or delight agréable amusant

enjoyment /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n
the condition of enjoying anything jouissance plaisir

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ v
make larger agrandir élargir accroître

enlargement n
Act of making larger élargissement agrandissement

enlighten v
to make clear to the intellect informer éclairer
to supply with light éclairer

enlightenment n
philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge illumination

enlist v
to join a cause or organization rejoindre
to recruit or to obtain recruter

enlistment n
voluntary service enrôlement

enmesh v
To involve in difficulties. englober entortiller inclure
To involve in such complications. emberlificoter empêtrer entortiller
To mesh; to tangle or interweave captiver piéger

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
hostile or unfriendly disposition inimitié

ennea- prefix
prefix ennéa-

enneagon /ˈɛ.niː.ə.ɡən/ n
a polygon with nine sides; a nonagon ennéagone

ennealogy n
A set of nine works of art that are connected ennéalogie

ennoble v
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace anoblir

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
listlessness, boredom apathie indolence
melancholia, depression dépression mélancolie

enol n
an organic compound énol

enormous /ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
extremely large énorme

enormously adv
to an enormous degree énormément

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
sufficiently assez suffisamment

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
sufficient assez

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
stop! [[assez]] ! [[ça]] [[suffit]] !

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc assez suffisamment

enquiry /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/ n
a question demande enquête

enrage v
to fill with rage enrager mettre en rage rendre furieux

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
to make rich(er) enrichir

enriched uranium n
uranium enriched with a higher amount of U-235 uranium enrichi

enriching adj
enrichissant

enrichment n
the act of enriching enrichissement
the process of making enriched uranium enrichissement

enroll /ɛnˈroʊl/ /ɪnˈrəʊl/ v
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of enrôler
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list enrôler inscrire

enrolment n
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled enrôlement inscription

ensemble /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
a group of musicians, dancers etc who perform together; the chorus of a ballet company ensemble
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole ensemble

enshrine /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
to enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest enchâsser

ensign /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
banner pavillon
military officer aspirant

enslave v
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall asservir

enslavement n
the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage asservissement esclavage

ensnare v
To entangle empêtrer
To snare, to catch through a snare or trap piéger

ensue /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ v
to occur as consequence découler résulter

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
make sure or certain assurer garantir

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ n
That which is entailed entail

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ v
to imply or require comporter impliquer requérir
to settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing accorder conférer

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/ v
twist or interweave empêtrer intriquer tortiller

entanglement n
the state of being entangled intrication

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ n
complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function entéléchie

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
to go into (a room, etc.) entrer
to type into a computer saisir taper

enteric adj
of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines entérique

entering tone n
short sharp tone ton d'entrée

enteritis n
intestinal disease entérite

enterolith n
mineral concretion in the intestinal tract entérolithe

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
company, business, organization, or endeavor entreprise
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one venture
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative initiative

enterprise union n
a form of trade union syndicat d'entreprise syndicat d'industrie

enterprising adj
very able and ingenious in business dealings entreprenant

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
to amuse divertir amuser
to have over at one's home recevoir

entertainability n
amusabilité divertissabilité

entertainer n
person who entertains amuseur divertisseur

entertaining adj
amusing distrayant divertissant

entertainment /ɛn.tɝˈteɪn.mənt/ n
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation divertissement

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
a measure of the heat content enthalpie

enthesis /ɪnˈθiː.sɪs/ n
point at which a tendon, etc., inserts into a bone enthèse

enthesopathy n
disease enthésiopathie enthésopathie

enthrall v
hold spellbound captiver

enthrone v
put on the throne introniser

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm enthousiasmer

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
(obsolete or historical) possession by a god; divine inspiration enthousiasme
feeling of excited, lively interest enthousiasme passion

enthusiast n
person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour enthousiaste zélote
person filled with or guided by enthusiasm amateur passionné

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated enthousiaste

enthusiastically adv
in an enthusiastic manner [[avec]] [[enthousiasme]]

enthymeme n
by and large statement enthymème
syllogism with required but unstated assumption enthymème

entice v
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope appâter attirer

enticing adj
alluring aguicheur

entire /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
whole entier entière

entirety /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪti/ n
wholeness entièreté

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
to give a title to a book etc. intituler

entitled adj
having ownership ayant droit

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
government payments that are guaranteed to a segment of the population allocation
something that one is entitled to droit revendication
the right to have something droit sur

entity /ˈen.tɪ.ti/ n
something that has properties of being real entité
that which exists as an individual unit entité
computing: anything about which data can be stored entité

entoblast n
any of the embryonic blastomeres that develop into the endoderm entoblaste

entognath n
arthropod enthognathe

entomological adj
of or pertaining to entomology entomologique

entomologist n
scientist who studies insects entomologiste

entomology n
study of insects entomologie insectologie

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
retinue of attendants, associates or followers entourage

entr'acte /ˈɑnˌtɹækt/ /ˈɒn.tɹækt/ n
another performance during this interval entracte
interval between two acts entracte

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
place of entering entrée
action of entering, or going in entrée
right to go in entrée

entrance examination n
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to concours d'entrée

entreaty /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ n
petition, solicitation, prayer supplication

entrecôte n
a premium cut of beef entrecôte

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk entrepreneur entrepreneuse

entrepreneurial /ˌɒntɹəpɹəˈnɜːɹi.əl/ adj
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising entreprenant entrepreneur entrepreneurial

entrepreneurship n
quality of being an entrepreneur entrepreneuriat

entresol n
an intermediate floor in a building entresol

entropy n
term in thermodynamics entropie
measure of the amount of information in a signal entropie
tendency of a system to descend into chaos entropie

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
To trust to the care of confier

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
act of entering entrée
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia article rubrique
doorway that provides a means of entering a building entrée accès
permission to enter entrée accès
record in a log or in a database article enregistrement rubrique élément
room immediately inside the front door entrée vestibule
term in a matrix coefficient élément

entry-level adj
simple enough to be appropriate to an inexperienced person facile d'accès

entryphone n
interphone

entrée n
dish served before the main course of a meal entrée
act of entering entrée

entwine /ɨnˈtwaɪn/ /ɪ̈nˈtwaɪn/ v
twist or twine entrelacer

enucleate /ɪˈnukliɪt/ /ɪˈnukliˌeɪt/ v
to remove, especially a tumor énucléer

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
to determine the amount of dénombrer
to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order énoncer

enumeration n
the act of enumerating énumération

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of enunciating énonciation

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
to surround or enclose envelopper

envelope /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
wrapper for mailing enveloppe
geometry: object that is the tangent to a family of objects enveloppe

envier n
one who envies envieuse envieux

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
feeling or exhibiting envy envieux

enviously adv
in an envious manner or to an envious degree envieusement

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mɪnt/ n
area around something environnement
natural world or ecosystem environnement
political or social setting, arena or condition environnement
software or hardware on a computer environnement

environmental adj
pertaining to the environment environnemental

environmentalism n
ideology seeking to prevent the degradation of environment environnementalisme écologisme

environmentalist n
one who advocates for the protection of the biosphere environnementaliste écologiste

environmentally adv
affecting the environment environnementalement

environmentally friendly adj
causing little harm to the environment écologique

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ v
to conceive or see something within in one's mind envisager prévoir

envision v
to conceive or see something within one's mind envisager

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
representative envoyé émissaire

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
resentful desire of something possessed by another envie jalousie

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions envier

enzymatic adj
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes enzymatique

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
catalytic protein enzyme

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ n
eternity éternité
geological time period éon
period of 1,000,000,000 years éon
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time bail

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
type of white blood cell éosinophile

epagomenic adj
all senses épagomène

epanalepsis n
épanalepse

epaulet /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
shoulder decoration épaulette

epaulette n
ornamentation épaulette

epee n
A fencing sword épée

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word épenthèse

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
inserted into a word épenthétique
of or pertaining to epenthesis épenthétique

epenthetically adv
epenthetically épenthétiquement

ephedrine /ˈɛfədɹɪn/ n
éphédrine

ephelcystic adj
grammar éphelcystique

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
lasting for a short period of time éphémère

ephod /ˈiː.fɒd/ n
apron worn by chief priest of ancient Israel éphod

ephor /ˈɛfə/ n
superintendent éphore

epi- prefix
above, over, on, in addition to épi-

epiboly ɛˈpɪbəli n
the expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation or secondary intention wound healing épibolie

epic /ˈe.pɪk/ /ˈɛ.pɪk/ adj
of, or relating to, an epic épique
Momentously heroic épique
extraordinary épique

epic /ˈe.pɪk/ /ˈɛ.pɪk/ n
extended narrative poem épopée

epicardium n
layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart épicarde

epicaricacy /ˌɛpɪˈkæɹɪkəsi/ n
rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others joie maligne schadenfreude

epicene /ˈɛ.pɪˌsin/ adj
relating to words invariant by gender épicène

epicene /ˈɛ.pɪˌsin/ n
effeminate person [[personne]] [[efféminée]] efféminé

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
point above earthquake épicentre
focal point of activity épicentre

epiclesis n
part of Catholic Mass épiclèse

epicness /ˈɛ.pɪk.nəs/ n
quality or state of being epic héroïcité

epicycle /ˈɛpɪsaɪkəl/ n
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle épicycle

epicycloid n
locus épicycloïde

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
like an epidemic épidémique

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
widespread disease épidémie
occurrence of such disease épidémie

epidemiologic adj
of or pertaining to epidemiology épidémiologique

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations épidémiologie

epidermis n
skin's outer layer in animals épiderme

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
tube épididyme

epidural /ɛpɪˈdjɔːɹəl/ n
anaesthetic péridurale épidurale

epigenetically adv
épigénétiquement

epigenetics n
The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence épigénétique
The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes épigénétique

epiglottal adj
pertaining to the epiglottis épiglottal
phonetics épiglottal

epiglottis /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/ n
cartilaginous organ in the throat épiglotte

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
brief but witty saying épigramme
inscription in stone épigramme
short, witty or pithy poem épigramme

epigrammatic adj
characteristic of an epigram épigrammatique

epigraph n
inscription épigraphe
literary quotation placed at the beginning of a text épigraphe
set of all points lying on or above a mathematical function's graph épigraphe

epigraphic adj
of or pertaining to an epigraph or to epigraphy épigraphique

epigraphy n
study of inscriptions épigraphie

epilanguage n
épilangue

epilaryngeal adj
épilaryngien

epilate v
to remove hair épiler

epilation /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
removal of hair épilation

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
medical condition épilepsie

epileptic adj
of or relating to epilepsy épileptique

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece épilogue

epimutation [ɛpɪmjuˈteɪʃən] n
épimutation

epinasty n
botany: downward curvature épinastie

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
epinephrine épinéphrine

epiphany /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ n
illuminating realization or discovery illumination révélation
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being apparition

epiphenomenon /ɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/ /ˌɛp.ə.fəˈnɒm.əˌnɒn/ n
any state, process or other activity that is the result of another épiphénomène
medicine: a symptom that develops during the course of a disease not connected to the disease épiphénomène
philosophy, psychology: mental state or process that is an incidental byproduct of physiological events épiphénomène

epiphrasis n
epexegesis épiphrase

epiphyte n
plant that grows on another épiphyte

episiotomy lang=en n
surgical incision épisiotomie

episode /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/ n
incident or action connected with a series of events épisode
installment of a drama told in parts épisode

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
nosebleed épistaxis saignement de nez

episteme /ˌɛ.pɪˈstiː.mi/ n
Foucaultian philosophy épistémè
philosophy (general): scientific knowledge épistémè

epistemic adj
relating to knowledge or cognition épistémique
relating to theory of knowledge épistémologique

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to, epistemology épistémologique

epistemologist n
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of knowledge épistémologue

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ n
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge épistémologie gnoséologie

epistemophilia n
épistémophilie

epistle /ɪˈpɪs.l/ n
book of the New Testament épître épitre
a letter épître épitre

epistolary /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləri/ adj
épistolaire

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
inscription on a gravestone épitaphe

epithalamium /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/ n
song or poem celebrating a marriage épithalame

epithalamus n
segment of the diencephalon épithalamus

epithelial adj
of or pertaining to the epithelium épithélial

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
membranous tissue épithélium

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
term used to characterize a person or thing épithète
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase épithète
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person épithète

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
embodiment or encapsulation of épitomé résumé
representative example incarnation personnification
summary abrégé résumé

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
make an epitome résumer

epitrochoid n
geometric curve épitrochoïde

epitrope n
épitrope

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
(computing) time reference point moneto
notable event singularité évènement
particular period of history époque période ère

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
name of a person that has given rise to the name of something éponyme
word formed from a person’s name éponyme

eponymous /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
relating to the person after which something is named éponyme

eponymy n
Quality of being eponymous éponymie

epoophoron n
a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct époophore

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
an epic, saga épopée

epoxide n
any cyclic ether, having a three-membered ring époxyde

epoxy n
thermosetting resin époxy

eprix n
electric grand prix eprix

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet epsilon

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
mathematics: exactly identical égal égale
the same in all respects égal

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ n
person or thing of equal status to others égal égale

equal sign n
symbol signe d'égalité signe égal

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ n
fact of being equal égalité
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences égalité
mathematics: fact of having the same value égalité

equalization n
act of equalizing égalisation

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
to make equal égaliser
to make the score equal égaliser

equalizer n
a goal that equalizes the score but égalisateur

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
in an equal manner également

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
state of being calm équanimité

equanimous /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
Calm and composed; of stable disposition équanime

equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
mathematics: assertion équation
astronomy: correction équation

equational adj
of, pertaining to, or constructed using equations équationnel

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
circle around the earth équateur

equatorial adj
of, near, or relating to the equator équatorial équatoriale

equerry n
responsible for the care of horses écuyer

equestrian adj
of horseback riding or horseback riders hippique

equestrianism n
the art or sport of riding horses équitation

equestrianly adv
hippiquement

equiangular adj
geometry: having all internal angles equal équiangle

equilateral triangle n
type of triangle triangle équilatéral

equilibrist n
tightrope walker équilibriste

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced équilibre
chemistry: state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same équilibre
physics: state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero équilibre
mental balance équilibre

equine /ˈiːkwaɪn/ adj
Of or relating to a horse or horses chevalin hippique équin

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator équinoxe

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
a type of horse-drawn carriage équipage
equipment or supplies, especially military ones bagages fourgons train des équipages

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
whatever is used in equipping équipement
the act of equipping équipement

equisonant /iːkwɪˈsəʊnənt/ adj
intra-octavally consonant équisonnant

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
justice, impartiality and fairness impartialité solidarité
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business action

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪvələns/ n
condition of being equivalent équivalence
equivalence relation équivalence
relationship between two propositions équivalence

equivalence relation n
binary relation relation d'équivalence

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship équivalent
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation équivalent
similar or identical in value équivalent

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ n
anything that is virtually equal to something else équivalent

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters douteux incertain indéterminé équivoque
having several applicable significations ambigu équivoque incertain
uncertain, doubtful équivoque

equivocation /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading quiproquo équivoque
Logical fallacy équivocité

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
time period ère époque période

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically éradiquer

eradication n
act of plucking up by the roots éradication éradications

eradicator n
that which eradicates éradicateur

erasable adj
capable of being erased effaçable

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
intransitive: to be erased s'effacer
to obliterate information effacer
to remove markings or information effacer
to clear a storage medium effacer

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
chalkboard eraser brosse à tableau
thing used to erase something written or drawn effaceur gomme efface

eraser pen n
fine eraser stylo-gomme

erbium /ˈɜːrbiəm/ n
chemical element erbium

erectile dysfunction n
erectile dysfunction dysfonction érectile

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
rigid state of penis or clitoris érection
act of building érection
physiology: process by which a penis becomes erect érection

eremacausis n
oxidation érémacausie

eremitic adj
characteristic of hermit érémitique

eremitism n
state of being a hermit érémitisme

erethism /ˈɛɹɪθɪzəm/ n
pathology: abnormal excitement éréthisme

ergative case n
case used to indicate the agent of a verb ergatif

ergo conjunction
donc

ergodic adj
of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to previously experienced state ergodique

ergometer n
dynamometer used for muscles ergomètre

ergonomic adj
of, or relating to the science of ergonomics ergonomique

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
science of the design of equipment ergonomie

ergot /ˈɜːɡət/ n
deformed grain ergot
any fungus of the genus Claviceps ergot

erhu /ˈɜːhuː/ n
Chinese fiddle erhu

eriometer n
optical device ériomètre

erm interjection
expression of uncertainty euh

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
(heraldry) a white field with black spots hermine
Mustela erminea hermine
the white fur of this animal hermine

erode /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction éroder

erogenous adj
sensitive to sexual arousal érogène

erogenous zone n
erogenous zone zone érogène

erosion əˈɹoʊˌʒən əˈɹəʊˌʒən n
the result of having being eroded érosion
destruction by abrasive action of fluids érosion
the changing of a surface by mechanical action érosion

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
tending to arouse sexual desire érotique

erotically adv
in an erotic manner érotiquement

eroticism n
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused érotisme

eroticization n
act of eroticizing érotisation

eroticize v
to make erotic érotiser

eroto- prefix
used to form terms related to sexual desire éroto-

erotomania n
mental disorder based on the delusion of a romantic relationship érotomanie

erotophobia n
fear of a romantic relationship érotophobie

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
make a mistake tromper errer

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
oral message commission
trip to accomplish a small task course

errand boy n
male employed to run errands coursier garçon de courses

errant /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
straying from the proper course or standard errant

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing errata

errhine /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/ adj
causing an increase in mucus within the nose errhin

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
containing an error; inaccurate erroné erronée

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
in an erroneous manner erronément faitivement par erreur à tort

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
mistake erreur
difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one erreur
any alteration in the DNA chemical structure erreur

error message n
message displayed when a failure condition occurs message d'erreur

ersatz /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
something made in imitation ersatz

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
former, previous ancien autrefois

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
scholarly, learned érudit

eruditely adv
in a learned or scholarly manner éruditement

erudition /ˌeɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship érudition

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
to violently eject [[entrer]] en [[éruption]]

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano éruption
sudden release of pressure or tension éruption

eruption column n
cloud of ash emitted during a volcanic eruption colonne volcanique colonne éruptive panache volcanique panache éruptif

erysipelas lang=en n
severe skin disease érysipèle

erysipelatous adj
Resembling erysipelas érysipélateux

escalade /ˈɛskəˌleɪd/ /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/ v
to scale the walls of a fortification escalader

escalate /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
to intensify intensifier

escalation n
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict escalade

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
mechanical device escalateur escalator escalier mécanique

escalope n
thin slice of meat escalope

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention escapade

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation évasion échappatoire

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
to avoid capture tirer
to elude éviter
to get free échapper s'échapper

escape velocity n
minimum velocity vitesse de libération

escapism n
inclination to escape escapisme

escapology /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒiː/ n
the study or art of escaping from a constriction escapologie

escargot n
a dish escargot escargot de Bourgogne

escarpment n
steep descent or declivity escarpement

eschar /ˈɛskɑː/ n
dry dark scab or scar escarre

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
pertaining to eschatology eschatologique

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death eschatologie
the study of the end times eschatologie

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
avoid, shun esquiver

escort /ˈɛ.skɔɹt/ /ˈɛ.skɔːt/ n
group of people who provide safety escorte

escort /ˈɛ.skɔɹt/ /ˈɛ.skɔːt/ v
To attend to in order to guard and protect escorter

escrow /ˈɛskɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛskɹəʊ̯/ n
fiducie

esculic acid n
acide esculique

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ n
coat of arms écusson
plate or bezel to fill the gap around a protruberance écusson

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
ridge created under glacier esker

esophageal adj
pertaining to the esophagus œsophagien

esophageal cancer n
cancer cancer de l'œsophage

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
Understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle. ésotérique
having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical cérébral

esoterism n
inward forms of faith and religion ésotérisme

espadrille /ɛspəˈdɹɪl/ n
light shoe espadrille

esparto n
species of North African grass alfa

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃli/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
in a special manner spécialement
particularly spécialement surtout particulièrement

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/ n
act of learning secret information through clandestine means espionnage

espouse /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
accept, support, take as one’s own adopter épouser
become married to épouser

espresso /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
strong type of coffee expresso

esprit de corps /ɛˌspɹi də ˈkɔɹ/ /ɛˌspɹiː də ˈkɔː/ n
shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion esprit de corps

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈeskwaɪəɹ/ n
a squire écuyer
shield bearer écuyer

ess /ɛs/ n
name of the letter S, s esse

essay /ˈeseɪ/ /ˈɛseɪ/ n
written composition essai dissertation rédaction

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions essayiste

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
inherent nature essence
true nature of something essence
concentrate essence
fragrance essence

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
in basic form essentiel fondamental
of high importance indispensable

essential oil n
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings huile essentielle

essential tremor n
Neurological condition tremblement essentiel

essentialism n
view that objects have properties that are essential to them essentialisme

essentially adv
essentially en essence essentiellement

essive case n
case used to indicate a temporary state of being essif

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
To found; to institute établir
To make stable or firm; to confirm affermir établir

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
defined, described établi

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
slang: the ruling class or authority group établissement establishment
that which is established établissement
the act of establishing établissement
the state of being established établissement

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
area of land under single ownership domaine propriété
law: nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land proprieté

estate agent n
one acting for another in sale or lease of real estate agent immobilier

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
favourable regard estime respect

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] v
to regard with respect respecter

ester /ɛstə/ /ɛstɚ/ n
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom ester

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
rough calculation or guess estimation

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
to calculate roughly estimer

estimation /ɛstɨˈmeɪʃən/ n
the process of making an estimate estimation

estival adj
of or relating to summer estival

estivate /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ v
go into stasis in the summer months estiver

estrange /ɪˈstɹeɪndʒ/ v
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate éloigner
remove from an accustomed place or set of associations aliéner

estranged adj
having become a stranger désuni éloigné

estrangement n
the act of alienating éloignement
the state of being alien éloignement

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
estrogen œstrogène

estrous adj
Of or relating to estrus œstral

estuary n
place where ocean tides and river water merge estuaire

et al. /ɛtˈɑːl/ phraseologicalUnit
and others & cie et al. et coll.

et tu, Brute /ɛt ˈtu ˌbɹutɛ/ phraseologicalUnit
expression of betrayal tu quoque mi fili

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
Greek letter êta

etacism n
pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e étacisme

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
etc. ... et cætera et cétéra

etch /ɛtʃ/ v
to engrave graver
to make a lasting impression marquer

etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/ n
art of producing an image eau-forte gravure
image created by this process eau-forte

etendue /ˌeɪtɑnˈdu/ /ˌeɪtɒnˈd(j)uː/ n
conserved property of the light in an optical system étendue de faisceau étendue géométrique

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
lasting forever éternel

eternal sleep n
death (euphemism) sommeil éternel

eternally adv
forever éternellement

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
infinite time éternité
informal: a comparatively long time éternité
period of time that elapses after death éternité
time extending infinitely far into the future éternité

etesian /ɪˈtiːzɪən/ adj
pertaining to a specific eastern Mediterranean wind étésien

etesian /ɪˈtiːzɪən/ n
a specific eastern Mediterranean wind étésien

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆ éthane

ethanol /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ n
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH éthanol

ether /ˈiː.θə/ /ˈiː.θɚ/ n
organic chemistry: a compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups éther
archaic: space filling substance éther
the fifth classic physical element éther
organic chemistry: diethyl ether, C₄H10O éther

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy éthéré
Delicate, light and airy éthéré
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere éthéré

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to the study of ethics éthique

ethical dative n
form of the dative case datif éthique

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct éthique
standards of conduct éthique

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
of or relating to a group of people ethnique
belonging to a foreign culture ethnique

ethnic cleansing n
ethnic cleansing nettoyage ethnique épuration ethnique

ethnic group n
ethnic group ethnie groupe ethnique

ethnic minority n
people with different characteristics to those of the majority minorité ethnique

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
An ethnic group ethnie groupe ethnique
The characteristics of an ethnic group ethnicité appartenance ethnique

ethnocentric adj
related to ethnocentrism ethnocentrique

ethnocentrism /ˈɛθ.nəʊˌsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
tendency ethnocentrisme

ethnocide n
ethnocide

ethnocultural adj
all senses ethnoculturel

ethnographer n
one who studies ethnography ethnographe

ethnographic adj
of, or relating to ethnography ethnographique

ethnography n
branch of anthropology ethnographie

ethnolect n
language variety ethnolecte

ethnolinguist n
scholar of ethnolinguistics ethnolinguiste

ethnolinguistics n
field of linguistic anthropology ethnolinguistique

ethnological adj
of or relating to ethnology ethnologique

ethnologist n
one who practices ethnology ethnologue

ethnology n
branch of anthropology ethnologie

ethnomusicology n
study of music and culture ethnomusicologie

ethnonym n
name of an ethnic group ethnonyme

ethography n
study of moral behaviour éthographie

ethology /iːˈθɒlədʒi/ n
study of human and animal behaviour éthologie

ethopoeia n
rhetorical technique of creating an imaginary speech éthopée

ethyl acetate n
ethyl ester of acetic acid acétate d'éthyle éthanoate d’éthyle

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ n
compound éthylène éthène
radical éthylène

ethylene glycol n
(organic chemistry) organic compound HO-CH2-CH2-OH éthylène glycol

ethylene oxide n
simplest epoxide dihydroxyrène oxiranne oxyde d'éthylène oxyde de diméthylène

ethylene-vinyl acetate n
copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate éthylène-acétate de vinyle

etilefrine n
a cardiac stimulant used as an antihypotensive étiléfrine

etiological adj
of or pertaining to an aetiology étiologique

etiquette /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt/ n
forms to be observed in social or official life étiquette
customary behavior étiquette

etymological adj
of or relating to etymology étymologique

etymologically adv
Based on or belonging to etymology étymologiquement

etymologist n
person who specializes in etymology étymologiste

etymologize v
to find or provide etymology for a word étymologiser

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛtəˈmɑlədʒi/ n
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words étymologie
account of the origin and historical development of a word étymologie

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ n
source word étymon

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus eucalypte eucalyptus

eucatastrophe /ˌjukəˈtæstɹəfi/ /ˌjuːkəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
catastrophe that results in the protagonist's well-being eucatastrophe

eucharistic adj
pertaining to the Eucharist eucharistique

euchologion /juːkə(ʊ)ˈləʊdʒɪən/ n
prayer book eucologe

eudiometer n
tube for measuring volume of gases eudiomètre

euergetism n
the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities to distribute a part of their wealth to the community évergétisme

euergetist n
one who practices euergetism évergète

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus eucaryote

eukaryotic adj
having complex cells eucaryote

eulogistic adj
of, pertaining to, or in the form of a eulogy dithyrambique élogieux

eulogy /ˈjulədʒi/ /ˈjuːlədʒi/ n
an oration to honor a deceased person éloge

eumetazoan n
(zoology) animal of the subkingdom Eumetazoa eumétazoaire

eunuch /ˈjuː.nʌk/ n
castrated human male eunuque castrat
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state eunuque

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive euphémisme
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way euphémisme

euphemistic adj
of euphemism euphémique

euphemistically adv
in a euphemistic manner euphémiquement

euphonic adj
harmonious euphonique

euphonically adv
in a euphonic manner euphoniquement

euphony n
euphonie

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
an excited state of joy euphorie frite pêche

euphoric adj
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria euphorique

euphotic adj
describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible euphotique

euphuism n
style of writing euphuisme

eureka /juˈɹikə/ interjection
exclamation indicating sudden discovery eurêka

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
currency unit of the European Monetary Union euro

euro coin n
coin in the eurozone monnaie en euro

europium /jʊəˈroʊpiəm/ n
chemical element europium

euryoecious adj
euryèce

euryxenous adj
euryxène

eusocial adj
biology eusocial

eusociality n
state of being eusocial eusocialité

eusocially adv
biology eusocialement

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
practice of killing a human being or animal euthanasie

euthanasist n
a person who performs euthanasia euthanasiste

euthanize /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/ v
submit (a person or an animal) to euthanasia euthanasier faire euthanasier

eutrophication n
becoming eutrophic eutrophisation

evacuate v
to move out of an unsafe location into safety évacuer

evacuation n
act of emptying évacuation
act of leaving a place for protection évacuation

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
to draw conclusions from by examining évaluer

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
assessment évaluation

evanescent /ˌɛv.əˈnɛs.ənt/ adj
vanishing, decaying, weak évanescent

evangelically adv
in an evangelical manner évangéliquement

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist évangéliste
preacher of the gospel évangéliste
writer of a gospel évangéliste

evangelize v
tell people about Christianity évangéliser

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state évaporer

evaporated milk n
milk that has been concentrated by evaporation lait concentré lait évaporé

evaporation n
process of liquid converting to the gaseous state évaporation

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation esquive

eve /iːv/ n
day or night before veille

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
arithmetic: divisible by two pair paire
equal régulier uniforme
flat and level plat
of a number: convenient for rounding other numbers to rond
without great variation monotone uniforme

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
emphasising comparative encore même
exactly, fully complètement exactement
implying extreme example même voire

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
to make even aplatir niveler égaliser

even Homer nods proverb
no one is immune to error tout le monde peut se tromper

even function n
unaffected by sign fonction paire

even if conjunction
irrespective of même si

even number n
positive integer that can be divided by two nombre pair

even so adv
in spite of the preceding remark or facts quand même

even though conjunction
although bien que quoique

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ n
time of day between dusk and night soir crépuscule
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight soir

evening star n
planet Venus seen in the evening étoile du soir

evenly adv
in a fair manner également équitablement
so as to make flat uniformément

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
(medicine) An episode of severe health conditions accident
computing: action which triggers an event handler évènement événement
point in spacetime (physics) évènement événement
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes évènement événement
occurrence événement évènement

event horizon n
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape horizon des événements

event-driven adj
orienté événements

eventful adj
pertaining to high levels of activity mouvementé

eventing n
equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country, and showjumping concours complet

eventuality n
possible event éventualité

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
in the end finalement à la fin à terme

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
always toujours
at any time jamais

ever since adv
continuously since a specified time or event depuis lors

ever since conjunction
continuously since depuis que

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
of plants, that do not shed their leaves sempervirent

everlasting adv
Continuing indefinitely permanent
Lasting or enduring forever éternel

evermore adv
always toujours

every /ˈɛv.(ə).ɹi/ determiner
all of a countable group chaque tout

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
in every bad situation there is an element of good après la pluie, vient le beau temps

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
forget about comradeship; save yourselves! chacun pour soi sauve qui peut

every second adj
every other; each alternate un sur deux une sur deux

every silver lining has a cloud proverb
every good situation has the potential to turn bad toute médaille a son revers

every so often adv
occasionally de temps en temps

every time adv
at each occasion that chaque fois que à chaque fois que

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
all people tout le monde chacun tous

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
commonplace, ordinary usuel

everyday life n
everyday life quotidien

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
every person tout le monde chacun tous

everything /ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ/ /ˈɛvɹɪθɪŋ/ pronoun
all the things tout

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
at all places partout

everywhere else adv
in all other places partout ailleurs

evict v
to expel expulser évincer

eviction n
the act of evicting éviction expulsion

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
anything admitted by a court as proof preuve
facts presented in support of an assertion preuve

evident /ˈɛ.vɪ.dənt/ adj
obviously true évident

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
obviously de toute évidence manifestement

evil /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
intending to harm mauvais méchant maléfique

evil /ˈiːvɪl/ n
moral badness, wickedness mal

evil eye n
wicked look mauvais œil

evil laugh n
stereotypical villain's laugh rire de méchant rire diabolique rire sardonique

evildoer n
person who performs evil acts malfaiteur méchant

evince /iˈvɪns/ v
show or demonstrate clearly montrer prouver

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
to disembowel éviscérer

evisceration n
A disemboweling étriper ôter les tripes
A vigorous verbal assault démolir verballement éreinter quelque chose

evitable /ˈɛvɪtəb(ə)l/ adj
possible to avoid évitable

evocative adj
that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood or image; redolent or reminiscent évocateur

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
to cause the manifestation of évoquer remémorer

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time évolution
general: a gradual process of development évolution

evolutional adj
of or pertaining to evolution, or coming about as a result of its principles évolutionnel

evolutionary /ˌiːvəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneɹi/ adj
of or relating to evolution évolutionnaire évolutif évolutive

evolutionary biology n
sub-field of biology biologie de l’évolution biologie évolutive

evolutionary developmental biology n
branch of biology biologie évolutive du développement

evolutionary theory n
theory of evolution théorie de l'évolution

evolutionist n
a proponent or supporter of evolutionism évolutionniste

evolutionistic adj
of or pertaining to evolutionism évolutionniste

evolve v
come into being; develop élaborer
move in regular procession through a system évoluer progresser

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
expression of disgust or nausea beurk

ewe /juː/ n
female sheep brebis

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ n
widemouthed pitcher aiguière broc cruche pichet

ex /ɛks/ n
name of the letter X, x ixe
colloquial: former partner or spouse ex

ex- prefix
former ex-

ex-husband n
a former husband ex-mari

ex-wife n
a former wife ex-femme

exa- prefix
SI prefix exa-

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
to make worse empirer agraver

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
precisely agreeing exact précis

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ v
To demand and enforce exiger

exact science n
field of science capable of quantitative expression science exacte

exactitude n
accuracy; attention to small details. exactitude

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
in an exact manner exactement

exactness n
the state of being exact exactitude

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
to overstate, to describe more than is fact exagérer outrer

exaggeration n
act of exaggerating exagération

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
formal test examen
act of examining examen
inspection by a doctor examen

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
to check the health or condition of something or someone examiner
to observe or inspect carefully or critically examiner
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination examiner

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ n
person who investigates someone or something examinateur examinatrice

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
something representative of a group exemple
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule exemple
something serving as a pattern of behaviour exemple
instance as a problem to be solved exemple
parallel or closely similar case exemple
person punished as a warning to others exemple

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
lifeless; dead mort sans vie
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively découragé déprimé

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ v
frustrate, vex, annoy exaspérer

exasperation n
the act of exasperating exaspération

excavate v
to make a hole in (something); to hollow excaver

excavation n
archaeological excavation excavation

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc; a backhoe excavateur

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
to be larger, greater than something else or than expected or desirable excéder
to go beyond the limits of something excéder dépasser

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
extremely extrêmement énormément

excel v
intransitive: to be much better than others dépasser
transitive: to surpass someone or something dépasser

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ n
the quality of being excellent excellence

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
of the highest quality excellent

excellently adv
very well excellemment

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/ n
3-point type diamant

except /ɛˈksɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɪˈksɛpt/ conjunction
with the exception that si ce n'est

except /ɛˈksɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɪˈksɛpt/ preposition
with the exception of excepté hormis sauf à l'exception de

except /ɛˈksɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɪˈksɛpt/ v
to exclude excepter faire une exception
to take exception, to object to objecter protester s'élever

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
that which is excepted or taken out from others exception
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion exception
computing: an interruption in normal processing exception

exception that proves the rule n
a form of argument l'exception confirme la regle

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
superior due to exception or rarity exceptionnel

exceptionally adv
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree exceptionnellement par exception

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜɹpt/ /ˈɛɡzɜːt/ n
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work extrait passage

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜɹpt/ /ˈɛɡzɜːt/ v
to select or copy sample material (excerpts) from a work extraire

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
degree by which one thing exceeds another excès
state of surpassing limits excès
insurance condition franchise

excess /əkˈsɛs/ v
Excessive excessif

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
exceeding the bounds of something excessif

excessively adv
in excess de trop excessivement
to an excessive degree beaucoup trop bien trop excessivement

exchange /ɛkstʃeɪndʒ/ n
act of exchanging or trading échange troc
place for conducting trading bourse

exchange /ɛkstʃeɪndʒ/ v
To replace with a similar item échanger
To trade or barter échanger troquer

exchange rate n
currency rate (finance) taux de change cours de change

excipient n
Drug additive without therapeutic or diagnostic effect excipient

excircle n
escribed circle cercle exinscrit

excise tax n
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods accise droit d'accise

exciseman n
collector of excise tax accisien

excitation n
the act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced excitation

excite /ˈɛɡzaɪt/ v
to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate exciter
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state exciter
to stir the emotions of exciter

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
being in a state of higher energy excité
having great enthusiasm enthousiasmé excité

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
state of being excited excitation

exciton n
bound state of electron and hole exciton

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ v
to cry out exclamer

exclamation /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
loud calling or crying out; outcry exclamation

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
punctuation “!” point d'exclamation

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
a country's territory not connected to the main part exclave

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
to bar from entering; keep out exclure

excluding preposition
to the exclusion of à l’exclusion de

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
act of excluding or shutting out exclusion

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ adj
of high quality and/or renown exclusif
excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions exclusif

exclusive or n
exclusive disjunction ou exclusif

exclusive right n
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions droite exclusive

exclusively adv
to the exclusion of anything or anyone else exclusivement uniquement

exclusivity n
the quality of being exclusive exclusivité

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
to exclude from any other group; to banish bannir
to officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community excommunier

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting excommunication

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
to strongly denounce or censure fustiger

excoriation /ˈɛks.kɔ.ɹi.eɪʃən/ n
skin abrasion excoriation

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
human and animal solid waste excrément

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ n
something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else excroissance excès

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ v
to discharge material excréter

excretion n
process of removing from the body excrétion

excretory adj
of, or relating to excretion excrétoire

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture torturer

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɪks.kɜːɹ.ʒən/ n
brief recreational trip excursion randonnée

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement prétexte excuse

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
allow to leave excuser
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement excuser justifier
forgive, pardon excuser pardonner

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
request for attention pardon
request to pass excusez-moi pardon excuse-moi
request to repeat comment hein pardon plaît-il quoi
sorry, as apology excuses excusez-moi je m'excuse pardon

execrable /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
of the poorest quality exécrable

execrate v
To feel loathing for exécrer

execration /ɛksəˈkɹeɪʃən/ /ɛksɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
act or instance of cursing exécration

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
capable of being executed exécutable

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ n
file that can be run fichier exécutable

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
to kill as punishment exécuter
To start, launch or run software exécuter
To start a defined process and run it to completion exécuter

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty exécution
act of executing or the state of being executed exécution
carrying out of an instruction by a computer exécution
carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will exécution
manner or style of a performance etc exécution

executioner n
the person who carries out the execution bourreau exécuteur des hautes œuvres

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
designed for execution exécutif

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ n
branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions exécutif
title of a chief officer or administrator administrateur cadre directeur gestionnaire

executive committee n
the cabinet of ministers for a city government comité exécutif

executive order n
decree issued on the authority of the executive branch of government ordonnance

executor lang=en n
one who carries out some task exécuteur exécutrice

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
formal written exposition or explanatory essay exégèse

exegete /ˈeksɪdʒiːt/ n
a person skilled in exegesis exégète

exemplar /ɛɡˈzɛm.plɑɹ/ /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/ n
handwritten manuscript exemple

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
exemplaire
deserving honour, respect and admiration exemplaire

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
to show as an example illustrer

exemption n
act of exempting exemption

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability exercice
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness exercice

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
to perform activities to develop skills exercer
to set into action exercer
to take action, enforce exercer

exercise bicycle n
exercise machine bicyclette stationnaire vélo d'appartement vélo stationnaire

exercise book n
booklet for students cahier cahier d'exercices

exert v
to put in vigorous action exercer

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
the action of exerting effort dépense

exfoliant n
an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation exfoliant

exfoliation n
the removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation exfoliation

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
to breathe out expirer

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
exhaust gas gaz d'échappement

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents épuiser

exhaust pipe n
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine pot d'échappement silencieux

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
in a state of exhaustion épuisé à bout de forces

exhausting adj
Very tiring épuisant épuisante

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ n
point of complete depletion épuisement
supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy épuisement harassement

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
including every possible element exhaustif

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
article as evidence in court pièce à conviction
public showing exposition

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
display or show (something) for others to see exposer

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
large scale public showing of objects or products exposition

exhibition game n
practice game match amical

exhibitionism n
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public exhibitionnisme
practice of drawing attention to oneself exhibitionnisme

exhibitionist n
one who attempts by his behaviour to draw attention to himself exhibitionniste poseur poseuse
someone who exposes their genitalia in public exhibitionniste

exhilarating adj
refreshingly thrilling grisant jubilatoire

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ v
urge exhorter

exhortation n
Act or practice of exhorting exhortation

exhumation /ˌeks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of digging up that which has been buried exhumation

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter exhumer

exile /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
someone who is banished from one's home or country exilé
the state of being banished from one's home or country exil

exine n
outer layer of a pollen grain or spore exine

exinscribed adj
exinscrit

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
to be exister

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
state of being, existing, or occurring existence

existent adj
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now existant

existential adj
existentiel

existential quantifier n
operator used in predicate calculus quantificateur existentiel

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
philosophical movement existentialisme

existentialist n
a person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism existentialiste

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
that exists existant

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
passage from inside to outside sortie
way out sortie
action of leaving sortie

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
go out sortir

exit poll n
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station sondage sortie des urnes

exit strategy n
plan stratégie de sortie

exobiology n
biology dealing with extraterrestrial lifeforms exobiologie

exocarp n
outermost layer of the pericarp épicarpe

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ n
sudden departure exode

exogamous adj
of or relating to exogamy exogame exogamique

exogeography n
physical structure outside a particular region; terrain exo-géographie exogéographie
study of physical structure and inhabitants outside the Earth exo-géographie exogéographie

exolingual adj
pertaining to a series of utterances between two people who do not speak the same language exolingue

exon n
region of a gene exon

exonerate /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
to free from accusation or blame exonérer
to free from an obligation, responsibility or task exonérer
to relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load) exonérer

exonym n
name used by foreigners exonyme

exophthalmos n
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball exophtalmie proptose

exoplanet n
planet outside Earth's solar system exoplanète

exoplanetology n
study of exoplanets exoplanétologie

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exceeding proper limits exorbitant

exorcise v
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer exorciser

exorcism n
ritual driving out of evil spirits exorcisme

exorcist n
a person who practices exorcism exorciste

exoskeletal adj
Of, or pertaining to an exoskeleton exosquelettique

exoskeleton n
hard outer structure exosquelette

exosphere n
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere exosphère

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign exotique
non-native to the ecosystem exotique

exotic atom n
irregular subatomic particle atome exotique

exoticism n
the state of being exotic exotisme

exotoxin n
any toxin secreted by a microorganism into surrounding environment exotoxine

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
(intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail élaborer
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one agrandir

expandable adj
having the capacity to be expanded extensible

expansion n
act of expanding expansion

expat /ˈɛksˌpæt/ n
An expatriate expat

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
person living outside own country expatrié expatriée

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
To consider obligatory attendre
to look for, look forward to, anticipate attendre s'[[attendre à]]

expectancy n
expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something attente espérance expectative

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
that which is expected or looked for attente
act or state of expecting attente

expected /ɪksˈpɛktɪd/ adj
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur attendu

expected value n
weighted average of outcomes espérance mathématique

expectorate /ɪkˈspɛktəɹeɪt/ v
to cough up fluid from the lungs expectorer

expectoration n
that which is expectorated expectoration
the act expectoration

expediency /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ n
quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end efficacité opportunisme

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
simple, easy, or quick; convenient expédient

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
a means for achieving an end expédient

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
An important enterprise, implying a change of place expédition

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
to deport déporter expulser
to remove from membership expulser
to eject expulser

expend /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
to spend money dépenser

expendable adj
able to be expended consommable
designed for a single use jetable
not essential or mandatory facultatif
not worth preserving or saving sacrifiable

expenditure n
amount expended dépense
act of expending dépense

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
a spending or consuming; disbursement; expenditure dépense

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
having a high price or cost cher coûteux chère coûteuse

expensiveness /ɛkˈspɛnsɪvnəs/ n
quality of being expensive cherté

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
event(s) of which one is cognizant expérience
activity which one has performed expérience
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge expérience
the knowledge thus gathered expérience

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
to observe or undergo éprouver apprendre

experience points n
set of points accumulated by a player character point d'expérience

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
having experience expérimenté

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience expérienciel expérientiel

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
test under controlled conditions expérience expérimentation

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ v
to conduct an experiment expérimenter

experimentally adv
in the manner of an experiment expérimentalement

experimentation n
act of experimenting expérimentation

experimenter n
person who experiments expérimentateur expérimentatrice

expert /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
person with extensive knowledge or ability expert

expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ n
advice or opinion of an expert expertise
great skill or knowledge expertise compétence

expiation n
an act of atonement expiation

expiatory adj
of or pertaining to expiation expiatoire

expiration /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of expiring expiration
act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration expiration
coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end expiration
emission of volatile matter; exhalation expiration

expire /ɪkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
become invalid expirer

expired adj
that is no longer valid expiré

expiry /ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ n
end, termination expiration

expiry date n
date something expires date de péremption

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
excuse justifier expliquer
report expliquer

explicable /ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ adj
able to be explained explicable

explicitly adv
in an explicit manner explicitement

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
to destroy with an explosion exploser
to explode (intransitive) exploser détoner

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
heroic or extraordinary deed exploit
computing security exploit

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
use for one’s advantage exploiter

exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
act exploitation

exploitation film n
A film that relies on lurid subject matter for its appeal. film d'exploitation

exploiter n
one who exploits exploiteur exploiteuse

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/ n
act of exploring exploration

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
to (seek) experience first hand explorer
to examine or investigate something systematically explorer
to travel somewhere in search of discovery explorer

explorer n
any of various tools in dentistry sonde
person who by expedition seeks new information explorateur exploratrice
person who explores explorateur exploratrice

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
violent release of energy explosion

explosive adj
with the capability to, or likely to, explode explosif

explosive n
explosive substance explosif

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ n
(in mathematics) the power to which something is raised exposant
one who expounds, represents or advocates exposant

exponential function n
function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent fonction exponentielle

exponential growth n
growth proportional to value croissance exponentielle

exponentiation n
process exponentiation

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
the act of exporting exportation

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
to sell (goods) to a foreign country exporter
computing: send (data) from one program to another exporter
to cause to spread in another part of the world exporter

exporter n
person who or organization that exports exportateur

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to exposer dénoncer
to subject photographic film to light exposer

exposed beam n
poutre apparente

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
action of putting something out to public view exposition

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
condition exposition
gardening exposition

exposure meter n
an instrument used in photography posemètre

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
publication révélations

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ n
quick mode of transportation express

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ v
to convey meaning exprimer
to excrete or cause to excrete exprimer

express train n
a train making limited stops rapide train express

expressible adj
able to be expressed exprimable

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
particular way of phrasing an idea expression
colloquialism or idiom expression
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value expression
facial appearance expression
mathematics: arrangement of symbols expression
process of translating a gene into a protein expression

expressionism n
movement in the arts expressionnisme
genre in music expressionnisme

expressionless adj
without expression inexpressif

expressive adj
effectively conveying feeling expressif

expressively adv
in expressive manner expressivement

expressivity n
quality of being expressive expressivité

expressway n
US: divided highway autoroute

expropriate v
to deprive a person of their property exproprier

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
act of expropriating expropriation

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled expulsion

expunge /ɛks.ˈpʌndʒ/ v
to eliminate éliminer
to erase or strike out effacer

expurgate /ˈɛks.pɚ.ɡeɪt/ v
to cleanse, to purge expurger

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
especially fine exquis

exquisite corpse n
art game cadavre exquis

exsanguine adj
Lacking blood exsangue

exstrophic adj
exstrophique

exstrophy n
exstrophie

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛkstənt/ adj
still in existence existant

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
to cause to last for a longer period of time prolonger
to increase in extent étendre

extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
act of extending or the state of being extended extension
computing: file extension extension
computing: optional software component extension

extension cord n
an electrical cord prolongateur

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ adj
wide étendu

extensively adv
to a great extent largement

extent /ɪksˈtɛnt/ n
space, area, volume to which something extends mesure

extenuate /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/ v
lessen; palliate atténuer

extenuating circumstance n
fact that mitigates a crime circonstance atténuante

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
to kill all of a population exterminer

external /ɛksˈtɜːnəl/ /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ adj
outside of something externe

external link n
lien externe

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction externalité

externalization n
physical thing that typifies an abstract thing externalisation

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.) éteint

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/ n
the action of making or becoming extinct extinction

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench éteindre

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
to destroy completely extirper annihiler
to pull up by the roots extirper déraciner
to surgically remove extirper

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
to praise; to make high louer

extort v
to wrest from an unwilling person by undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity extorquer

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
the practice of extorting money or other property extorsion

extortionist n
someone who extorts extorqueur extorqueuse

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
beyond what is due, usual supplémentaire extra

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
to an extraordinary degree particulièrement

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ n
extra edition of a newspaper hors-série

extra time n
an additional period played at the end of some games of football prolongation

extra- prefix
outside, beyond extra-

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
portion of a document extrait
something extracted extrait
solution made by drawing out from a substance extrait

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
to draw out extraire
to withdraw in process extraire

extraction n
one's origin, lineage or ancestry extraction

extractor hood n
kitchen device hotte aspirante

extracurricular adj
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment extrascolaire parascolaire périscolaire

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədait/ v
to remove a person from one state to another by legal process extrader

extradition n
a formal process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government extradition

extragalactic adj
originating outside of a galaxy extragalactique
originating outside of the Milky Way extragalactique

extrajudicial adj
carried out without legal authority extrajudiciaire

extralegal adj
occurring outside the law extralégal

extramarital adj
taking place outside marriage en dehors du mariage

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing étranger

extranet n
private computer network accessed via the Internet extranet

extraordinarily adv
in an extraordinary manner extraordinairement

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪˌnəɹɪ/ adj
not ordinary extraordinaire

extraplanetary adj
extraterrestrial extra-planétaire extraplanétaire
originating or located outside of a planet extra-planétaire extraplanétaire

extrapolate /ɛkˈstɹæp.ə.leɪt/ v
to infer by extending known information extrapoler
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range extrapoler

extrapolation n
calculation of an estimate extrapolation

extrapulmonary adj
beyond or outside the lungs extrapulmonaire

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
of or relating to extrasensory perception extrasensoriel

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels PES perceptions extra-sensorielles

extrasolar adj
originating in a solar system other than ours extra-solaire extrasolaire
originating outside the Solar System extra-solaire extrasolaire

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
originating from outside of the Earth extraterrestre

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ n
being originating from outside of the Earth extraterrestre

extraterritoriality /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ɾi/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
immunity from the local laws of a certain area extraterritorialité

extrauterine adj
outside the uterus extra-utérin

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
exceeding the bounds of something extravagant

extravaganza /ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/ n
event or display of fantastic or chaotic behaviour or conduct extravagance

extravasate /ɪkˈstɹævəˌseɪt/ v
to flow from a vessel extravaser

extravehicular activity n
work outside of spacecraft AEV EVA activité extravéhiculaire sortie extravéhiculaire

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
drastic, or of great severity extrême
in the greatest or highest degree; intense extrême
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment extrême
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost extrême
archaic: ultimate, final or last extrême
excessive, or far beyond the norm extrême excessif excessive

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale extrême
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition extrême
drastic expedient extrême

extreme sport n
sport sport extrême

extreme unction /ɛk.stɹiːm.ʌŋk.ʃən/ n
sacrament extrême-onction

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
to an extreme degree extrêmement vachement

extremism n
extreme ideas or actions extrémisme

extremist n
person who holds extreme views extrémiste

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
furthest point extrémité
hand or foot extrémité

extremophile n
organism that lives under extreme conditions extrêmophile

extrovert adj
one who is outgoing, sociable extraverti

extroverted adj
possessing the characteristic property of an extrovert extraverti

extruder n
machine for extruding extrudeuse

extrusion n
manufacturing process extrusion

extrusive adj
jutting out or extruding extrusif

extubate v
remove a tube from the body extuber

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ adj
abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant exubérant exubérante

exude /ɪɡˈzud/ v
to discharge through pores exsuder

exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ v
rejoice exulter

exultation n
lively joy at success or victory exultation

eye /aɪ/ n
hole in needle chas trou
ability to notice what others might miss chas trou
loop of metal œillet
of a hurricane œil
mark on an animal resembling an eye œil
organ œil chas
of a potato œil chas

eye contact n
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye contact visuel

eye for an eye n
compensation for an injury œil pour œil, dent pour dent

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
compensation for an injury œil pour œil, dent pour dent

eye patch n
patch worn to cover one eye cache-œil

eye shadow n
makeup around the eyes ombre à paupières

eye socket n
socket of eye orbite cavité oculaire orbite crânienne orbite de l'œil

eye test n
test of vision examen de la vue

eyeball n
ball of the eye globe oculaire

eyebright n
any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia euphraise

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket sourcil

eyebrow pencil n
makeup used to define or draw on the eyebrows crayon à sourcils

eyedrop n
eye medicine gouttes oculaires

eyeglass n
a monocle monocle

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid cil

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener œillet

eyelid /ˈaɪlɪd/ n
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye paupière

eyeliner n
makeup eyeliner ligneur pinceau-traceur

eyepiece n
lens or combination of lens oculaire

eyes-only adj
only in writing, not in speech classé

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
faculty of sight vue vision

eyesore n
a displeasing sight horreur

eyewall n
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone mur de l'œil

eyewitness n
person who has seen and can testify about an event témoin oculaire

eyrie /ˈɛɹi/ /ˈɪəɹi/ n
bird of prey's nest aire nid d'aigle

f-hole n
hole in instrument ouïe

fa /fɑ/ n
fourth note of a major scale fa

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept fable conte

fabliau n
short farcical tale fabliau

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
material made of fibers tissu textile
structure, building structure

fabric softener n
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer adoucissant

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
to form by art and labor; to manufacture fabriquer
to form into a whole by uniting its parts fabriquer
to invent and form; to forge fabriquer controuver

fabrication /fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act fabrication

fabricator n
counterfeiter or falsifier fabricateur fabricatrice
person who fabricates or manufactures fabricateur fabricatrice

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical fabuleux
very good; wonderful fabuleux
mythical or legendary; incredible fabuleux

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
in a fabulous manner fabuleusement

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
deceptive outward appearance façade
face of a building façade

face /feɪs/ n
facial expression visage physionomie
front part of head visage face figure
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron face
public image face visage
good reputation; standing in the eyes of others face visage
slang: the mouth gueule
surface, especially a front or outer one face surface

face /feɪs/ v
deal with, confront affronter
have its front closest to faire face à être en face de être vis-à-vis de
position oneself/itself towards faire face à

face the music v
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions affronter la tempête braver l'orage braver la tempête faire face faire front prendre le taureau par les cornes

face to face adv
in person tête-à-tête

face value n
the stated value or amount valeur faciale valeur nominale

face-down adv
such that the face or front is positioned downward à plat ventre

facebook /ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/ n
a reference book or electronic directory trombinoscope

facecam n
face caméra

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
plastic surgery to the face lifting

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ n
bring the palm of the hand to the face [[main]] [[sur]] [[le]] [[front]] facepalm

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
bring the face to the palm of the hand [[se]] [[cacher]] [[la]] [[tête]] [[dans]] [[la]] [[main]]
bring the palm of the hand to the face [[se]] [[taper]] [[la]] [[main]] [[sur]] [[le]] [[front]] [[se]] [[taper]] [[la]] [[tête]] [[avec]] [[la]] [[main]]

faceplant /ˈfeɪsˌplænt/ v
to land face first se planter la gueule se péter la gueule

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
flat surface cut into a gem facette
one member of a compound eye facette ommatidie

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ v
to cut a facet facetter

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
flippant facétieux
pleasantly humorous, jocular facétieux

facial adj
of the face facial

facial n
sex act faciale

facial hair n
hair on the face of a human [[poil]]s [[du]] [[visage]]

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
to make easy or easier faciliter

facilitation n
act of facilitating facilitation

facilitator n
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument entremetteur entremetteuse facilitateur facilitatrice médiateur médiatrice

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
dexterity, skill facilité
fact of being easy facilité
physical means of doing something centre infrastructure installation matériel pôle équipement

facing /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ n
The most external portion of exterior siding parement

faciomuscular adj
faciomusculaire

fact /fækt/ n
an honest observation fait vérité
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation fait vérité
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality fait
something actual fait
something which has become real fait
information about a particular subject fait

faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
group of people faction

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
influence facteur
mathematical sense facteur
integral part facteur
doer, maker facteur

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ v
to find all factors of a number factoriser

factor in v
to consider as a factor prendre en compte

factor out v
algebra, to isolate a common factor from an expression mettre en évidence

factorable adj
capable of being factored factorisable

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
mathematical operation or its result factorielle

factorization n
creating a list of factors factorisation

factorize v
create a list of factors factoriser
divide an expression into listing items factoriser

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
manufacturing place usine fabrique manufacture

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
person having many responsibilities factotum

factual /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ adj
of facts factuel effectif

factually adv
in a factual manner factuellement

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
not obligate; optional facultatif

faculty /fækəlti/ n
division of a university faculté

fad /fæd/ n
phenomenon mode

fade /feɪd/ adj
tasteless fade

fade /feɪd/ v
to become faded affadir faner flétrir
to lose freshness affadir
to vanish s'évanouir

fado n
song Fado

faena /faˈena/ n
passes faena

fag /fæɡ/ n
cigarette clope
homosexual pédé tapette fif

fag break n
cigarette break pause clope

fag hag n
woman who likes gay men femme à pédés fille à pédés

faggot /ˈfæɡət/ n
bundle of sticks fagot

faience n
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic faïence

fail /feɪl/ v
be negligent négliger
be unsuccessful échouer rater
cause to fail recaler
cease to operate tomber en panne
not achieve a goal échouer faillir rater

fail-safe /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ n
device or mechanism mode dégradé

failure /ˈfeɪlˌjɚ/ n
object or person incapable of success raté
state or condition opposite of success échec
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function panne échec

fain /fe͡ɪn/ adv
gladly volontiers

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible faible
lacking strength faible
performed in a weak or feeble manner faible
wanting in courage craintif timoré

faint /feɪ̯nt/ n
the act of fainting évanouissement

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
to lose consciousness s'évanouir se pâmer

faint-hearted adj
lacking courage, timid timoré

fainting n
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness syncope évanouissement

faintly /ˈfeɪntli/ adv
in a faint manner; very quietly or lightly faiblement

fair /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ adj
just, equitable juste équitable
light in color or pale clair
pretty or attractive beau belle joli
unblemished and innocent innocent

fair /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ n
celebration foire
market marché

fair enough interjection
very well d'accord qu'à cela ne tienne

fair game n
a goal or an object that may legitimately be sought cible légitime

fair play n
good behavior fair-play fairplay franc-jeu

fair sex n
women beau sexe gent féminine sexe faible

fair trade n
system of trading commerce équitable

fair use n
doctrine in intellectual property law usage équitable

fair's fair phraseologicalUnit
fair is fair donnant donnant

fair-haired adj
having relatively blond hair blond

fair-haired boy n
someone's favourite, especially a young one chouchou

fairest adj
most attractive la plus belle le plus beau le plus joli

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adv
in a fair manner justement
partly, not fully; somewhat assez

fairness n
property of being beautiful beauté
property of being just, equitable justice

fairway n
(golf) the area between the tee and the green parcours libre entre tee et green

fairy /ˈfɛəɹɪ/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
(derogatory slang) male homosexual tapette
mythical being fée

fairy godmother n
benevolent magical female fée marraine

fairy ring n
ring of fungi rond de sorcière cercle des fées

fairy tale n
folktale conte de fées conte de fée

fairyland n
the imaginary land or abode of fairies pays des fées royaume des fées

fairywren n
passerine bird mérion

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
established fact fait accompli

faith /feɪθ/ n
confidence in the intentions or abilities foi confiance
feeling that something is true foi croyance
religious belief system foi croyance

faith will move mountains proverb
proverb la foi transporte les montagnes

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
having faith fidèle
reliable; worthy of trust fidèle
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause fidèle loyal

faithfulness n
the state of being faithful fidélité

fajita /fəˈhiːtə/ n
dish fajita

fake /feɪk/ adj
not real factice artificiel contrefait falsifié faux feint

fake /feɪk/ v
to counterfeit, falsify fausser
to modify fraudulently to make sthg look better fausser

fakelore n
manufactured folklore presented as if it were genuinely traditional fakelore

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
ascetic mendicant fakir

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
Middle Eastern food falafel falafels
single falafel ball falafel

falchion /ˈfɑltʃən/ /ˈfɔltʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
sword fauchon

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ adj
sickle-shaped falciforme

falcon /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
bird of the genus Falco faucon

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ n
a person who breeds or trains hawks fauconnier

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point chute
loss of greatness or status chute déclin

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
be brought to earth or be overthrown tomber renversé
become or change into tomber devenir
come down or descend tomber descendre
die mourir tomber
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity tomber choir chuter

fall apart v
intransitive: break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state tomber en morceaux

fall asleep v
to pass into sleep s'endormir endormir

fall back v
to retreat se rabattre se replier

fall behind v
to be late être en retard

fall down v
to fall to the ground tomber

fall for v
To fall in love with somebody s’enamourer s’énamourer

fall guy n
a scapegoat lampiste pigeon
one who is easily duped poire

fall ill v
become ill tomber malade

fall in love v
to come to have feelings of love tomber amoureux s'amouracher
to come to have feelings of love towards each other tomber amoureux

fall into place v
to assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together se mettre en place se réaliser se résoudre de soi-même

fall off the wagon v
to cease a self-improvement or reform ; to lapse back into an addiction replonger

fall on deaf ears v
of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored tomber dans l’oreille d’un sourd

fall on someone's neck v
to embrace someone affectionately or thankfully sauter au cou de quelqu'un

fall out v
cease to be on friendly terms brouiller

fall out of love v
désaimer

fall through v
tomber à l’eau

fall to pieces v
be emotionally devastated s'effondrer
collapse tomber en miettes

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken fallacieux

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
deceptive or false appearance tromperie
false argument sophisme

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
a backup plan plan B plan de repli solution de repli

fallen angel n
angel who was exiled from heaven ange déchu

fallibility n
state of being prone to error faillibilité

fallible adj
capable of making mistakes or being wrong faillible

falling /ˈfɑlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ adj
that falls tombant

falling sickness n
haut mal

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
event of airborne particles falling to the ground retombées
negative side effect répercussions

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ adj
inactive, undeveloped friche
of land, left unseeded jachère friche

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
ground left unseeded for a year jachère
uncultivated land friche

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal daim

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
spurious, artificial faux artificiel
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result faux
untrue, not factual, wrong faux incorrect

false alarm n
thing or occurrence initially causing fear, etc. but subsequently seen to be no cause for concern fausse alarme
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous fausse alarme fausse alerte

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
type of word faux-ami

false negative n
a result of a test that shows as absent something that is present faux négatif

false positive n
result of a test that shows as present something that is absent fausse alerte faux positif

false start n
starting before the signal faux départ

false teeth n
a set of dentures dentier denture artificielle

false trevally n
Lactarius lactarius chanos chanos péliau

false witness n
a perjurer faux témoin

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
false statement mensonge

falsely adv
in a false manner faussement

falsetto /falˈsɛ.toʊ/ /fɔlˈsɛ.təʊ/ n
"false" (singing) voice in any human fausset

falsifiability n
quality of being falsafiable falsifiabilité

falsifiable adj
able to be proven false falsifiable

falsification n
the act of making false falsification

falsificationism n
scientific philosophy falsificationnisme

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
to alter so as to be false falsifier

fame /feɪm/ n
state of being famous gloire

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a human family familial

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
known to one familier
intimate or friendly familier

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
attendant spirit familier esprit familier

familiarity /fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/ n
an instance of familiar behaviour familiarité
the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy familiarité
undue intimacy; impertinence familiarité

familiarization n
process of familiarizing familiarisation

familiarize v
make or become familiar with something or someone familiariser

family /ˈfæmɨli/ /ˈfæmɪli/ n
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children famille
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species famille
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom famille
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language famille
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production famille

family business n
business whose owners are all members of the same falimy entreprise familiale

family home evening n
An evening set apart for activities. soirée familiale

family jewels n
testicles bijoux de famille

family man n
adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated homme de famille

family planning n
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples planification familiale planning familial

family restaurant n
type of a restaurant restaurant familial

family tree n
family tree arbre généalogique

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
extreme shortage of food in a region famine
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region famine

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
extremely hungry affamé

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
in the public eye célèbre
well known fameux célèbre

fan /ˈfæn/ n
electrical device ventilateur
hand-held device éventail
anything resembling a hand-held fan éventail
admirer fan admirateur admiratrice

fan /ˈfæn/ v
move or spread in multiple directions from one point disperser
to blow air on by means of a fan éventer

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
fiction made by fans fanfiction
work of fan fiction fanfiction

fan translator n
person or online group traducteur amateur

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
one who is zealously enthusiastic fanatique

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm fanatique

fanatically adv
in a fanatical manner fanatiquement

fanaticism n
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic fanatisme

fanciful adj
imaginative or unreal imaginaire

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ adj
decorative fantaisie

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛɹ/ n
a flourish of trumpets or horns fanfare

fang /feɪŋ/ /fæŋ/ n
a tooth that can inject venom crochet
canine tooth croc

fanlight n
semioval window with a fan-like structure of ribs [[fenêtre]] [[en]] [[éventail]]

fanny pack n
pouch banane

fanservice n
Inclusion in a work of fiction of any material, especially racy or sexual material. fan service

fansub n
fansub fansub

fantasia /fænˈtɑːzɪə/ n
an unstructured orchestral composition fantaisie

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
intransitive: to indulge in fantasy fantasmer

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good fantastique
existing in or constructed from fantasy fantastique
not believable, only possible in fantasy fantastique

fantastically adv
in a fantastic manner fantastiquement
to a fantastic extent fantastiquement

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
imagining fantasme fantaisie
literary genre fantaisie fantasy

fanzine /fænˈziːn/ n
a magazine, normally produced by amateurs dōjinshi fanzine

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
extreme extrême
remote in space lointain reculé éloigné
remote in time reculé

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
distant in space, time, or degree loin
to or from a great distance, time, or degree loin

far left n
most liberal political or religious grouping extrême gauche

far point n
eye can focus punctum remotum

far post n
goalpost deuxième poteau

far-fetched adj
not likely tiré par les cheveux abracadabrant

farad n
unit of capacitance farad

farandole n
a lively chain dance farandole

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
style of humor farce

farcical adj
absurd burlesque farfelu grotesque ridicule risible

farcinous adj
farcineux

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛəɹ/ /fɛɹ/ n
money paid for a transport ticket tarif
paying passenger passager

fare dodger n
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport resquilleur resquilleuse

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
a wish of happiness at parting adieu

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ v
bid farewell dire adieu faire ses adieux prendre congé

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
a place where agricultural activities take place ferme domaine exploitation agricole

farmboy n
boy who works on a farm garçon de ferme

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock fermier fermière agriculteur cultivateur agricultrice cultivatrice

farmhand n
farm worker ouvrier agricole

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ n
land which is suitable for farming and agricultural production terres agricoles

farrago /fəˈɹeɪɡoʊ/ n
confused miscellany fatras mélange méli-mélo

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves maréchal-ferrant maréchale-ferrante

farriery n
work maréchalerie
workshop maréchalerie

farsighted adj
considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds prévoyant prévoyante
unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects hypermétrope

farsightedness n
condition of being unable to focus on near objects hypermétropie

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
an emission of flatulent gases pet vesse

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
to emit flatulent gases péter avoir des gaz faire un pet faire un prout lâcher Médor lâcher une caisse

farter n
one who farts péteur péteuse

farthing /ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ/ n
former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny farthing

farthingale /ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ n
hooped structure crinoline

fasces n
bundle faisceau

fasciated antshrike n
Cymbilaimus lineatus batara fascié

fascicule n
an installment of a printed work, a fascicle fascicule

fasciitis /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the fascia fasciite

fascinate v
to evoke interest or attraction fasciner
to be charming or attractive fasciner
to spellbind fasciner

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adj
having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive fascinant passionnant

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
extreme totalitarian political regime fascisme

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
of or relating to fascism fasciste
supporting the principles of fascism fasciste

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
proponent of fascism fasciste Nazi

fascistic adj
of or relating to fascism fascisant

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons mode vogue
style, or manner, in which to do something façon

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
to make, build or construct façonner

fashion designer n
someone who designs clothing professionally couturier styliste

fashionable adj
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style en vogue à la mode

fashionista /fa.ʃəˈnɪ.stə/ n
a person who dresses according to the trends of fashion fashionista

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
capable of moving with great speed rapide

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
with great speed vite rapidement

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
to abstain from food jeûner

fast food n
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly fast-food

fasten /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
to attach or connect in a secure manner attacher fixer

fastener n
any device that fastens attache fermeture
something or someone that fastens fermeture

faster-than-light adj
faster than light is supraluminique

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
difficult to please exigeant
excessively particular minutieux pointilleux
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness méticuleux

fasting n
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food jeûne
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food jeûne

fat /fæt/ adj
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body gros gras
bountiful gros gras
thick épais gros

fat /fæt/ n
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat gras matière grasse
specialized animal tissue graisse gras

fat /fæt/ v
to make fat; to fatten engraisser

fat bike n
fat bike vélo hivernal vélo sur neige

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
an overweight or obese person gros porc

fat-free adj
not containing fat dégraissé sans gras

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ adj
proceeding from fate fatal
causing death fatal
foreboding death fatal

fatalism n
doctrine that all events are subject to fate fatalisme

fate /feɪt/ n
destiny destin destinée
that which predetermines events destin destinée sort

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
determined in advance by fate, fated fatidique
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate décisif

fatha /fɑːt.hɑ/ n
in the Arabic script, the vowel point for "a" fatha

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
male parent père papa

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
to act as a father paterner

father figure n
one who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as a father figure de père

father-in-law n
one's spouse's father beau-père

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɜhʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ðɝhʊd/ n
being a father paternité

fatherland n
fatherland patrie

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ adj
characteristic of fathers, paternal paternel
characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood paternel

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
unit of length brasse

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend comprendre saisir

fathomable adj
possible to understand compréhensible

fatidic /feɪˈtɪdɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to prophecy fatidique

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
menial task, especially in military corvée
weariness fatigue épuisement

fatphobia n
fear or dislike towards fat people| grossophobie

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
an overweight person gros lard

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
to become fatter grossir
to cause to be fatter engraisser

fattouch n
an Arabic salad fattouch salade libanaise

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ adj
containing fat gras
like fat, greasy gras

fatty acid n
acid acide gras

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/ adj
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness stupide imbécile niais

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti fatwa

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
blame; responsibility for a mistake faute
mistake or error faute
defect défaut
geology fracture in rock faille faute

fault line n
geology: intersection ligne de faille

fault plane n
geology: surface between rock blocks plan de faille

faultless adj
without fault impeccable

faultlessness n
absence of faults impeccabilité

faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable défectueux

faun n
a mythical creature faune

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
animals considered as a group faune
a book, cataloging the animals of a country etc. faune

faunistic adj
of or pertaining to the distribution of animals faunique faunistique

faute de mieux /fəʊt də ˈmjəː/ adv
for want of something better faute de mieux

fauvism n
artistic movement fauvisme

faux /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
fake or artificial faux

faux ami n
false friend faux-ami

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
social blunder faux pas impair

favid n
skin reaction in patients with favus favid

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
deed in which help is voluntarily provided faveur

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
to look upon fondly; to prefer favoriser

favorite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
preferred favori préféré

favorite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
expected or most probable to win favori
preferred one, one with special favor chouchou préféré

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
auspicious favorable
opportune favorable
pleasing favorable
useful favorable

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
person who enjoys special regard or favour favori
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win favori
person who is preferred or trusted above all others favori

favouritism n
unfair favouring favoritisme

favus n
infection favus

fawn /fɔːn/ n
young deer faon

fawn /fɔːn/ v
to seek favour by flattery flagorner ramper

fax /fæks/ n
document transmitted by telephone télécopie fax télécopieur

fax /fæks/ v
send document faxer oïn

fay /feɪ/ n
fairy, elf fée

faze /feɪz/ v
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, peturb effrayer

fealty /ˈfiːlti/ n
fidelity to one's lord fidélité loyauté
the oath by which this obligation was assumed serment

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
extreme veneration or awe crainte
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat peur crainte
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone peur crainte

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
feel fear about (something) craindre avoir peur
venerate; to feel awe towards craindre

fearful /ˈfɪəfəl/ adj
frightened, filled with terror peureux peureuse
frightening effrayant effrayante redoutable
tending to fear craintif craintive peureuse peureux
terrible affreuse affreux terrible

fearless adj
free from fear brave courageux intrépide

fearlessness n
quality of being fearless intrépidité

fearsome adj
frightening, especially in appearance effrayant effroyable

fearsomely adv
in a fearsome manner affreusement effroyablement

feasibility n
state of being feasible faisabilité

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
that can be done in practice faisable

feast /fiːst/ n
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary fête
large, often ceremonial meal banquet festin

feast /fiːst/ v
to partake in a feast festoyer

feat /fiːt/ n
An accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult exploit

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds plume

feather duster n
implement used to remove surface dust plumeau

feathered adj
covered with feathers emplumé

featherweight n
weight division poids plume

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software fonctionnalité
important or main item caractéristique particularité spécialité
one of the physical constituents of the face trait visage

feature film n
film shown in cinemas before being released for home viewing long métrage
the main, full-length film in a cinema program long métrage

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ adj
feverish fébrile
full of nervous energy fébrile

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
of or relating to feces fécal

fecal matter n
feces matière fécale

feceate v
to discharge feces from the digestive tract déféquer

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
digested waste material discharged from the bowels excrément fèces

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ adj
lacking purpose irresponsable irréfléchi
without skill, ineffective incapable

fecund /ˈfiː.kənd/ adj
highly fertile; able to produce offspring fécond

fecundability n
fécondabilité

fecundate v
to inseminate féconder
to make fertile féconder

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ n
ability to cause growth fécondité
ability to produce offspring fécondité
rate or capacity of offspring production fécondité

fed up adj
frustrated en avoir marre

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations fédéral fédérale
pertaining to the national government level fédéral fédérale

federal government n
general term for a federal government gouvernement fédéral

federalism n
system of government fédéralisme

federalization n
unification of states fédéralisation

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
array of nations or states fédération

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ n
a felt hat borsalino chapeau mou feutre

fee /fiː/ n
monetary payment charged for professional services tarif honoraires

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
deficient in physical strength faible
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression faible

feeble-minded adj
unintelligent faible d'esprit

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals nourriture alimentation
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed flux

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
to give food to eat nourrir alimenter
to give to a machine for processing alimenter nourrir
alimenter nourrir

feed a cold, starve a fever proverb
proverb expressing the belief that eating more cures a cold while eating less cures a fever nourrir un rhume et affamer une fièvre

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
critical assessment of process or activity évaluation
howling noise effet Larsen
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself rétroaction

feeder cattle n
Steers and cows ready for the feedlot bovin d’engraissement

feeding bottle n
feeding bottle biberon

feel /fiːl/ n
vague understanding sensibilité

feel /fiːl/ v
copulative: to seem sembler
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state se sentir sentir
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about sentir
transitive: to sense by touch toucher palper
transitive: to think or believe sentir penser

feel like v
have a desire for something, or to do something avoir envie de

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
emotionally sensitive sentimental

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
emotion sentiment émotion
in plural: emotional attraction or desire sentiments
in plural: emotional state or well-being sentiments
intuition sentiment impression intuition
sensation sensation sentiment

feet of clay n
a hidden weak point pieds d'argile

feet on the ground n
translations for "have one's feet on the ground"" avoir les pieds sur terre

feign /feɪn/ v
to make a false show feindre

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
shrub goyavier de Montevideo

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
a movement made to confuse the opponent feinte

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
belligerent agressif qui a du tempérament
tenacious tenace

feldspar n
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals feldspath

felicitations interjection
congratulations! félicitations

felicity n
apt and pleasing style in writing, speech, etc. félicité

felid n
member of Felidae félidé

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
catlike félin
of or pertaining to cat félin

fell /fɛl/ v
to make something fall abattre faire tomber

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
oral stimulation of penis fellation pipe

fellator n
a person who performs fellatio fellateur fellateuse

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ n
a woman who performs fellatio fellatrice

felling head n
forestry attachment tête abatteuse

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
a colleague or partner collègue confrère consœur
a companion; a comrade camarade ami
a male person; a man gars mec type

fellow man n
kindred member of humanity prochain

fellow traveller n
one who sympathizes without belonging compagnon de route progressist sympathisant

fellowship n
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim camaraderie confrérie

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
A serious criminal offense crime

felt /fɛlt/ n
cloth made of matted fibres of wool feutre feutrine
hat made of felt feutre

felt-tip pen n
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib feutre

felucca n
sailing boat felouque

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it femelle féminin
having an internal socket femelle

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
one of the feminine sex or gender femelle

female circumcision n
operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs excision

female condom n
device used as a barrier contraceptive préservatif féminin

female ejaculation n
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina éjaculation féminine

female genital mutilation n
the complete amputation or partial cutting of the external female genitalia mutilations génitales féminines

fembot /ˈfɛmbɒt/ n
robot in female form gynoïde robote

femdom n
female domination (BDSM) femdom

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
killing of women féminicide gynocide

feminazi n
intolerant radical feminist féminazi

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
of the female sex féminin
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction féminin
belonging to females féminin
having the qualities associated with women féminin

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
(grammar) féminin

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
femininity féminité

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
the social theory or political movement féminisme

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
relating to or in accordance with feminism féministe

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women féministe
member of a feminist political movement féministe

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
to make (more) feminine féminiser

feminological adj
concerning or by means of feminology féminologique

feminology n
cognates of feminology as a synonym of women's studies féminologie

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
seductive and dangerous woman femme fatale

femoral adj
of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh fémoral

femto- prefix
prefix femto-

femtometre n
10-15 of a metre femtomètre

femtometric adj
femtométrique

fence /fɛns/ n
barrier clôture
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods receleur receleuse recéleur recéleuse

fence /fɛns/ v
toenclose by building a fence clôturer

fence off v
enclose an area within a fence clôturer

fencepost n
pieu poteau de clôture

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
a participant in the sport of fencing escrimeur escrimeuse

fencing n
sport escrime

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
nautical term défense
panel of a car aile garde-boue
shield on a bicycle garde-boue

fender-bender n
accrochage

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
fox fennec

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant fenouil
spice used in cooking fenouil

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
spice fenugrec
plant and vegetable fenugrec

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild féral haret marron

feral cat n
domesticated cat returned to the wild chat haret

feral child n
child raised without human contact enfant sauvage

ferine /ˈfɪəɹaɪn/ adj
Wild and menacing feral

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it point d'orgue

fermentation lock n
device that allows carbon dioxide to escape from a fermenter glouglouteur

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
a particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states fermion

fermium /ˈfɜːrmiəm/ n
chemical element fermium

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
plant fougère

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
Marked by extreme and violent energy féroce

ferocity n
The condition of being ferocious acharnement

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
the mammal Mustela putorius furo furet

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ v
to bring to light by searching débusquer découvrir dénicher fouiner fureter

ferret out v
to discover something after searching débusquer dénicher mettre la main sur

ferromagnetism n
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets ferromagnétisme

ferrotype n
photographic process ferrotype

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
of or containing iron ferreux

ferruginous duck n
Aythya nyroca fuligule nyroca

ferruginous hawk n
Buteo regalis buse rouilleuse

ferrule n
billards: plastic band virole

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
boat bac ferry

ferryman n
man who operates a ferry batelier

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
(biology) capable of reproducing fertile fécond
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops fertile
(of an imagination etc) productive or prolific fertile

fertilely adv
in a fertile manner fertilement

fertility /fɚːˈtɪləti/ n
the condition, or the degree of being fertile fertilité

fertility rate n
indicator of population growth taux de fécondité

fertilization n
act of fecundating fécondation fertilisation
act of rendering fertile fertilisation

fertilize v
to make fertile by adding nutrients fertiliser

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
a chemical compound created to have the same effect. fertilisant
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants engrais fertilisant

ferula n
stroke from a cane coup de cane

ferule n
Ruler-shaped instrument férule

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief fervent

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor ferveur

fescennine /ˈfɛsənʌɪn/ adj
obscene or scurrilous fescennin licencieux salé égrillard

fescue /ˈfɛskjuː/ n
grass fétuque

fess /fɛs/ n
band fasce

fess point n
center of the shield abîme

fester /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛstɚ/ v
become septic or rotten suppurer

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
event or community gathering festival fête

festivity n
experience or expression réjouissances
festival festivité réjouissances

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
cable with light globes attached guirlande lumineuse
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots feston guirlande
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon feston guirlande

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ v
to hang ornaments which hang loosely from two tacked spots enguirlander

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
a variety of curd cheese feta

fetal /ˈfitl/ adj
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus fœtal

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for rapporter
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get aller chercher ramener rapporter

fetching /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ adj
Attractive; pleasant to regard attirant

fetial /ˈfiʃəl/ /ˈfiːʃəl/ adj
concerned with declarations of war and treaties of peace fécial

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
foul-smelling fétide

fetidness n
the quality of being fetid fétidité

fetish /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers fétiche
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire fétiche
irrational or abnormal fixation fétiche

fetishism n
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body fétichisme

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ n
one who has a sexual fetish fétichiste

fetishistic adj
related to fetishism or fetishists fétichiste

fetishization n
process of fetishizing fétichisation

fetishize v
to make a fetish of fétichiser

fetlock n
joint of the horse's leg boulet

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
anything that restricts or restrains in any way entrave obstacle
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs fers entrave

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
to restrain or impede entraver
to shackle or bind up with fetters entraver

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
fetus fœtus

feud /fjuːd/ n
inimitié
A state of long-standing mutual hostility querelle faide
estate granted to a vassal fief

feudal /ˈfjuː.dəl/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] adj
of, or relating to feudalism féodal

feudalism /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/ n
social system féodalisme

feudalization n
feudal system féodalisation

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
higher than normal body temperature fièvre
usually in combination: any of various diseases fièvre

fevered adj
affected by fever fiévreux
impassioned enflammé

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ adj
in the state of having a fever fiévreux fébrile

feverishness n
quality of being feverish fébrilité

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
indefinite, usually small number peu
small number peu
meteorology: obscuring 1-2 eighths of the sky peu quelques

few /fju/ /fjuː/ pronoun
few people, few things peu

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
comparative of few; a smaller number moins

fey /feɪ/ adj
spellbound envoûté
magical or fairylike magique

fez n
clothing fez

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ n
man who is engaged to be married fiancé

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ n
woman who is engaged to be married fiancée

fiasco /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/ n
ludicrous or humiliating situation fiasco

fiat money n
money that is given a legal value monnaie fiduciaire

fib /fɪb/ n
a more or less inconsequential lie bobard craque

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
single elongated piece of material fibre
muscle fiber fibre

fibreglass n
composite material plastique à renfort de verre

fibril n
fine fibre or filament fibrille
fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants fibrille

fibrillar adj
having the characteristics of fibrils fibrillaire
of or pertaining to fibrils fibrillaire

fibrillation n
contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart fibrillation

fibrinogen n
protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots fibrinogène

fibroblast n
cell that produces fibers fibroblaste

fibrosis /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ n
formation of connective tissue fibrose

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
of or pertaining to fibre fibreux

fibula n
ancient brooch fibule

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
changeable changeant
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance inconstant lunatique volage

fiction /fɪkʃən/ n
invention fiction
literary type fiction

fictional adj
invented, as opposed to real fictif fictive

fictitious fɪkˈtɪʃəs adj
invented fictif fictive

fiddle /ˈfɪ.dl̩/ n
adjustment adaptation ajustement cote mal taillée réglage truc
fraud expédient tour de passe-passe tripotage truc
instrument violon crincrin

fiddle /ˈfɪ.dl̩/ v
to adjust in order to cover a basic flaw or fraud bidouiller traficoter
to play aimlessly tripoter

fiddlehead n
food crosse de fougère tête-de-violon

fiddler crab n
Uca (genus of crab in which males have one oversized claw) crabe appelant

fiddlesticks interjection
Expression of disbelief or disdain des clous
expression of mild dismay or annoyance flute saperlipopette zut

fideicommissum n
benefit fidéicommis

fideism /ˈfideɪːɪzəm/ n
doctrine fidéisme

fidelity /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
faithfulness to one's duties fidélité

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ n
a person who fidgets gigoteur

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ v
to move around nervously gigoter remuer

fiducial adj
accepted as a fixed basis of reference fiduciaire
based on having trust fiduciaire

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ adj
related to trusts and trustees fiduciaire

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ n
trustee chargé de pouvoirs curateur mandataire

fie /faɪ/ interjection
expression of disgust beurk fi

fief /fiːf/ n
estate fief

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
estate controlled by a feudal lord seigneurie

field /fiːld/ n
heraldry: background of the shield champ
geology: region containing a particular mineral champ
in mathematics corps
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country champ campo
physics: region affected by a particular force champ terrain
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals champ terrain
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice champ terrain
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value champ terrain
place where a battle is fought champ terrain
sports: area reserved for playing a game terrain champ

field /fiːld/ v
intercept or catch attraper

field effect n
use of an electric field to control the conductivity effet de champ

field hockey n
form of hockey hockey sur gazon

field hospital n
medical unit hôpital de campagne

field marshal n
highest miliary rank after the commander in chief maréchal de camp maréchal

field mouse n
Apodemus mulot souris des bois

field mushroom n
genus of fungi agaric champêtre rosé des prés

field of view n
angular extent of what can be seen champ de vision

field trip n
educational trip classe verte sortie scolaire

fieldmeter n
champmètre

fiend /fiːnd/ n
addict, fanatic accro addict
demon démon
very evil person monstre

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
sinister, evil diabolique

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ adv
in a fiendish manner diablement

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage féroce

fiercely adv
in a fierce manner farouchement âprement

fierceness n
state of being fierce acharnement

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adj
burning or glowing brulant
having the colour of fire flamboyant
of, or relating to fire ardent
tempestuous or emotionally volatile enflammé

fife n
small shrill pipe fifre

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
cardinal number quinze

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ n
one of fifteen equal parts quinzième
person or thing in the fifteenth position quinzième

fifth /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
Ordinal form of the number 5 cinquième

fifth /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
musical interval quinte
one of five equal parts of a whole cinquième
person or thing in the fifth position cinquième

fifth column n
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal cinquième colonne

fifth grade n
CM2

fifth wheel n
a type of trailer hitch sellette
anything superfluous or unnecessary cinquième roue du carrosse

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
the decade of the 1950s années 50 années cinquante

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number fifty cinquantième

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ n
one of fifty equal parts of a whole cinquantième
the person or thing in the fiftieth position cinquantième

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
cardinal number cinquante

fifty-eight numeral
cardinal number cinquante-huit

fifty-eighth numeral
ordinal number cinquante-huitième

fifty-fifth numeral
ordinal number cinquante-cinquième

fifty-fifty adv
in half cinquante-cinquante fifty-fifty moitié-moitié

fifty-first numeral
ordinal number cinquante-premier

fifty-first state n
51e État

fifty-five numeral
cardinal number cinquante-cinq

fifty-four numeral
cardinal number cinquante-quatre

fifty-fourth numeral
ordinal number cinquante-quatrième

fifty-nine numeral
cardinal number cinquante-neuf

fifty-ninth numeral
ordinal number cinquante-neuvième

fifty-one numeral
cardinal number cinquante et un

fifty-second numeral
ordinal number cinquante-deuxième

fifty-seven numeral
cardinal number cinquante-sept

fifty-seventh numeral
ordinal number cinquante-septième

fifty-six numeral
cardinal number cinquante-six

fifty-sixth numeral
ordinal number cinquante-sixième

fifty-third numeral
ordinal number cinquante-troisième

fifty-three numeral
cardinal number cinquante-trois

fifty-two numeral
cardinal number cinquante-deux

fig /fɪɡ/ n
fruit figue
tree or shrub figuier figue

fig leaf n
leaf covering genitals in a work of art feuille de figuier feuille de vigne
leaf of the fig plant feuille de figuier

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
battle bataille
conflict of will, strife combativité combat
martial arts match combat
occasion of fighting combat lutte
physical confrontation bagarre

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict se battre guerroyer lutter
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against combattre se battre
to counteract combattre

fight dirty v
to use the worst ways prendre en traitre

fight fire with fire v
idiomatic combattre le feu par le feu combattre le mal par le mal

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
aircraft type chasseur
person who fights combattant lutteur
warrior combattant guerrier lutteur

fighter plane n
military aircraft avion de chasse

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ n
fabrication, fantasy, invention chimère divagation déconnage fantasmagorie fiction illusion

figurative /ˈfɪɡjʊɹətɪv/ adj
metaphorical; not literal figuratif figuré

figuratively adv
in a figurative manner figurément

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
drawing figure
human figure; shape of human body forme figure
numeral chiffre
person figure personnage personnalité
shape figure silhouette

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
to come to understand comprendre réaliser
to solve a problem résoudre

figure of speech n
word or phrase figure de style figure de rhétorique

figure out v
come to understand cerner

figure skating n
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates patinage artistique

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
musical notation basse chiffrée

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship figure de proue
someone in a nominal position of leadership fantoche homme de paille

figurine /fɪɡjəˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ n
a small carved or molded figure figurine statuette

filament n
fine thread or wire filament
wire in an incandescent light bulb filament

filamented adj
having filaments filamenteux

filamentous adj
having the form of filaments filamenteux

filarial /fɪˈlɛːɹɪəl/ adj
of or pertaining to filaria filarial

file /faɪl/ n
collection of papers fichier dossier
computer terminology fichier
chess: vertical line of squares colonne
column of people file fichier
cutting or smoothing tool lime

file /faɪl/ v
to smooth with a file limer

file extension n
string of characters extension de fichier

file system n
système de fichiers

filename /faɪlneɪm/ /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/ n
name assigned to a file nom de fichier

filet mignon /fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈjõː(n)/ n
steak cut of beef filet mignon

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ adj
pertaining to a son or daughter filial

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ n
freebooter flibustier
long speech given in order to delay progress or the making of a decision obstruction parlementaire

filicide /ˈfɪ.lɪ.sʌɪd/ n
killing filicide
person who kills his or her own child filicide

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire filigrane
a design resembling such intricate ornamentation filigrane

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ v
to decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire filigraner

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ n
particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving limaille

filing cabinet n
piece of office furniture classeur à tiroirs

fill /fɪl/ v
add contents to, so it is full remplir
occupy fully, take up all of remplir
become full of contents remplir
install someone or be installed in combler

fill in v
to inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information renseigner
to substitute for somebody or something remplacer

fill out /fɪl aʊt/ v
to complete a form remplir compléter
to have one's physique expand empâter forcir se fortifier

fill up v
make full remplir

filler /ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/ n
Something added to fill a space filler

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ n
strip of deboned meat or fish filet

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ v
to make into fillets désosser lever les filets

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] adj
of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach consistant

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] n
in dentistry plombage

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
the act of releasing the index finger from the hold of a thumb with a snap chiquenaude pichenette

filly n
young female horse pouliche

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
photographic film pellicule film
thin layer pellicule film

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ v
to record a motion picture filmer tourner

film director n
person réalisateur réalisatrice

film industry n
institutions of filmmaking industrie du cinéma

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
the action of the verb "to film" tournage

filmmaker n
producer or director of films / movies cinéaste

filmmaking n
the production of movies réalisation

filmography n
filmography filmographie

filopodium n
a slender cytoplasmic projection which extends from the leading edge of a migrating cell filopode

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance filtre
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate filtre
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal filtre

filter paper n
porous paper used for filtration papier filtre

filter tube n
empty cigarette tube with filter tube avec filtre

filth /fɪlθ/ n
dirt saleté boue crasse

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
covered with filth; very dirty crasseux

filthy rich adj
very rich pété de thunes

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
liquid or solution that has passed through a filter filtrat

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
to filter filtrer

fin /fɪn/ n
aircraft component empennage
of a bomb empennage
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal nageoire
appendage of a fish nageoire aileron
device used by divers palme

fin whale n
Balaenoptera physalus rorqual commun

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
(transitive) to obtain or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods intriguer magouiller se [[faire]] [[pistonner]]
(transitive, intransitive) to cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods (often with "out of") escroquer estamper filouter piquer refaire rouler

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
last; ultimate dernier ultime

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
sports: last round in a contest finale
contest that narrows a field of contestants finale
test or examination given at the end of a term or class examen

final class n
classe finale

final solution n
planned and attempted mass murder of the European Jews solution finale

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music final finale

finalisation n
act of finalising finalisation

finalism n
teleology finalisme

finalist n
participant in final finaliste

finalize /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/ v
to make final or firm; to finish or complete finir achever finaliser

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
definitively définitivement
ultimately enfin
lastly enfin

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
management of money and other assets finance
science of management of money and other assets finance

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking financer

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
related to finances financier

financial crisis n
period of economic slowdown crise financière

financial market n
market where financial securities and commodities are bought and sold marché financier

financially adv
in terms of finance or money financièrement pécuniairement

financier /faɪˈnænsɪə/ /fɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ n
person profiting from financial transactions financier financière

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
any bird of the family Fringillidae pinson

find /faɪnd/ n
anything found trouvaille

find /faɪnd/ v
encounter, locate, discover trouver
decide that trouver
point out trouver

find fault v
to criticize excessively, to find fault with pinailler

find out v
to discover découvrir savoir

findable adj
able to be found trouvable

finders keepers proverb
whoever finds something is allowed to keep it trouver, c’est garder

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory bien
made up of particularly small pieces fin fine
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth fin fine
of weather: sunny and not raining beau belle

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
payment for breaking the law amende

fine arts n
purely aesthetic arts beaux-arts

fine print n
details printed in small type petits caractères

fine-tooth comb v
comb or search passer au peigne fin

finesse /fɨˈnɛs/ /fɪˈnɛs/ n
the property of having grace, elegance, skill, or balance finesse

finger /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
(anatomy) extremity of the hand doigt
a fingersbreadth of alcohol doigt

finger /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ v
to identify or point out pointer
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger doigter
to provide instructions about the use of fingers in music doigter
to poke tripoter

finger joint n
(woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots queue droite

finger millet n
a plant grown as a cereal éleusine

finger ring n
ring bague

fingerboard n
part of musical instrument touche

fingering n
playing a musical instrument doigté
sexual act doigtage

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
covering near the tip of finger ongle [[ongle]] [[de]] [[main]]

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched empreinte digitale
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers empreinte digitale

finial /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ n
decorative fitting poinçon épi de faîtage

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
end fin
protective coating fini

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
to come to an end finir se terminer
to complete finir achever

finish line n
line marking end of a race ligne d'arrivée

finish up v
to complete last details fignoler

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
processed or perfected fini

finishing move n
final blow coup de grâce

finishing touch n
final changes touche finale

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
having an end or limit fini

finiteness n
the state of being finite finité

finity n
state or characteristic of being limited finitude

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪr/ n
conifer of the genus Abies sapin

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] interjection
cry of distress indicating that something is on fire au feu feu

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
intransitive: to shoot faire feu
to terminate the employment of licencier mettre à la porte

fire alarm n
device which warns people of a possible fire alarme incendie avertisseur d'incendie
sound or other warning made by a fire alarm alarme incendie

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
military command feu à volonté !

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
group within a corporation or industrial site sapeurs-pompiers
organization for preventing and putting out fires sapeurs-pompiers

fire department n
fire department corps des sapeurs-pompiers sapeurs-pompiers service d'incendie

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
fire truck voiture de pompiers camion d'incendie camion de pompiers pompe à incendie

fire escape n
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class escalier de secours échelle de sauvetage

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
device for putting out a fire extincteur

fire hose n
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire tuyau d'incendie

fire hydrant n
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main bouche d'incendie borne d'incendie borne hydrante borne-fontaine

fire ship n
wooden ship brûlot

fire station n
building for firefighters caserne de pompiers

fire step n
step in side of trench banquette de tir

fire triangle n
triangle de feu

fire-eater n
performer cracheur de feu mangeur de feu

fire-resistant adj
resistant to fire anti-feu réfractaire

fire/translations n
alchemy: one of the basic elements feu
in-flight bullets feu
instance of this chemical reaction feu
oxidation reaction feu
damaging occurrence of fire feu incendie
heater or stove used in place of real fire feu poêle

firearm n
personal weapon arme à feu

fireball n
a ball of fire boule de feu
a meteor bright enough to cast shadows bolide

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary brandon énergumène
torch or other burning stick brandon tison torche

firebug n
Pyrrhocoris apterus gendarme

firecracker n
a firework pétard

firedamp n
an inflammable gas found in coal mines grisou

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
a person who puts out fires and saves lives pompier pompière

firefighting n
action of extinguishing a fire lutte contre l’incendie

firefly n
Lampyridae luciole mouche à feu ver luisant moiselle

firelighter n
small block of flammable substance, used to light fires allume-feu

fireplace n
open hearth cheminée foyer âtre

firepower n
capacity of a weapon puissance de feu

firepower kill n
damage inflicted by a weapon on a vehicle that destroys its weapon systems, or substantially reduces its ability to deliver weapons accurately destruction puissance de feu

fireproof adj
resistant to damage from fire ignifuge

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
computer software pare-feu
fireproof barrier mur ignifugé

fireweed n
Epilobium angustifolium épilobe à feuille étroite

firewire n
a high speed digital link standard, IEEE 1394-1995 FireWire

firewoman n
female firefighter pompière

firewood n
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat bois de chauffage

firework n
exploding device feu d'artifice

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
event or display of fireworks feux d'artifice
plural of firework feux d'artifice

firing /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ n
dismissal renvoi

firing squad n
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially peloton d’exécution

firm up v
To make muscles more toned affermir
To make tentative plans more definite préciser

firmament n
the vault of the heavens; the sky firmament

firmness n
state of being firm fermeté

firmware n
firmware micrologiciel firmware logiciel interne microprogramme

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
numeral first premier première

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adv
before anything else d'abord premièrement auparavant avant tout en premier lieu primo

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ n
new occurrence première
person or thing in the first position premier

first aid n
basic care premiers secours premiers soins

first aid kit n
standard collection of first aid supplies trousse de secours

first and foremost adv
primarily; most importantly d’abord et avant tout

first base n
baseball: base after home plate premier but première base

first choice n
best choice premier choix

first class adj
relating to the most luxurious class of accommodation première classe

first come, first served proverb
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive premier arrivé, premier servi

first cousin once removed n
child of a first cousin petit cousin germain petite cousine germaine

first day cover n
first day cover enveloppe premier jour

first floor n
floor above the ground floor premier étage
floor at the level of the street rez-de-chaussée

first gear n
First gear of an transmission assuming it has multiple gears première première vitesse

first grade n
school grade of ages 6-7 CP

first love n
one's first feeling of romantic love premier amour

first mate n
nautical: officer next in rank to the captain second

first name n
name chosen by parents prénom nom de baptême petit nom

first of all adv
before anything else en premier lieu tout d’abord

first person n
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement première personne

first rate adj
superb de premier choix

first things first phraseologicalUnit
let's deal with matters of highest priority first parer au plus pressé

first-aid box n
box containing first aid and medical supplies trousse de secours

first-aider n
someone who can administer first aid secouriste

first-come-first-served adj
premier arrivé, premier servi

first-degree murder n
premeditated murder assassinat homicide volontaire

first-person shooter n
game jeu de tir à la première personne

first-rate adj
exceptionally good de premier choix

firstborn n
the first child in a family aîné ainé premier-né

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
In the first place d'abord en premier lieu avant tout premièrement primo

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
pertaining to finance in general fiscal

fiscal year n
accounting period of one year année financière année fiscale exercice fiscal

fiscality n
all matters concerning taxation fiscalité

fish /ˈfɘʃ/ /ˈfɪʃ/ n
collective plural of fish poisson poissons
period of time spent fishing pêche
vertebrate animal poisson
flesh of fish as food poisson

fish and chips n
a meal of fried fish and potatoes fish 'n' chips fish and chips poisson frit avec des frites poisson-frites

fish farm n
place where fish are bred commercially ferme piscicole

fish finger n
stick of processed fish bâton de poisson

fish fork n
fork for fish fourchette à poisson

fish ladder n
structure to facilitate migration of fish passe à poissons

fish sauce n
condiment composed of fermented fish sauce de poisson

fish trap n
contraption to catch fish nasse

fishbone n
bone of a fish arête

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
person who fishes pêcheur pêcheuse bateau de pêche bateau-pêcheur
marten pékan

fisherman n
person catching fish pêcheur pêcheuse

fisherwoman /ˈfɪʃəˌwʊmən/ n
woman catching fish pêcheuse

fishery /ˈfɪʃəɹi/ n
fishing pêcherie
place related to fishing pêcherie

fisheye lens n
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view fisheye objectif fisheye objectif hypergone

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
barbed hook for fishing hameçon

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
business of catching fish pêche
act or sport of catching fish pêche

fishing boat n
boat used for fishing bateau de pêche navire de pêche

fishing expedition n
search for (incriminating) information recherche à l'aveuglette

fishing line n
chord or line where the hook or lure is attached ligne de pêche

fishing net n
net used for fishing filet de pêche

fishing rod n
rod used for angling canne à pêche

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who sells fish poissonnier poissonnière

fishmonger's n
shop that sells fish poissonnerie

fishpond n
freshwater pond stocked with fish vivier

fishtail /ˈfɪʃteɪl/ n
The swinging of the back of a vehicle from side to side tête-à-queue

fishwife n
a vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice poissarde
a woman who sells or works with fish poissarde poissonnière

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
of, from, or similar to fish ichthyique poisson
suspicious; inspiring doubt suspect

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
little fish petit poisson

fissile adj
able to be split fissible

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
process by which a bacterium splits into two fission scissiparité
process of splitting an atom fission

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ v
to cause to undergo fission fissionner

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ adj
Causing division or fragmenting something. fissurant
Factious, tending to break into pieces. artificiel incohérent
Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two. se reproduisant par division cellulaire

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ n
a crack or opening, as in a rock fissure

fist /fɪst/ n
clenched hand poing

fist-fuck v
to insert a fist fister

fistfight /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ n
a fight using bare fists pugilat

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
informal: a fight with the fists bagarre rififi

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
sexual practice of fisting fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ n
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels fistule

fistulous withers n
fistulous inflammation of withers bursa mal de garrot

fit /fɪt/ adj
adapted to a purpose or environment adapté apte
good-looking (female) canon
in good shape en bonne forme
suitable, proper adapté approprié convenable correct

fit /fɪt/ n
seizure crise
sudden outburst of emotion crise

fit /fɪt/ v
to be suitable for convenir
to conform to in size and shape aller convenir
to make conform in size and shape adapter ajuster fitter
to tailor ajuster

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
perfectly fit frais comme un gardon

fit like a glove v
to be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size aller comme un gant

fit out v
to provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites aménager

fit the bill v
to satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements faire l'affaire

fitful adj
irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits irrégulier sporadique

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n
cultivation of an attractive and healthy physique fitness

fits and starts n
intermittent activity à-coups

fitted sheet n
sheet with elastic edges drap-housse

fitter n
a person who fits or assembles something ajusteur

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ adj
appropriate approprié conforme convenable

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ n
the act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit essayage

fitting room n
a room in a store for trying on clothes cabine d'essayage

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ n
digit cinq

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
five cinq

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 500 cinq cents

five o'clock n
the start of the sixth hour cinq heures

five past n
five past one une heure cinq

five senses pn
sight, hearing, smell, taste cinq sens

five thousand numeral
5000 cinq mille

five to n
five to two deux heures moins cinq

fivefold adj
in fives quintuple

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
a single dose of an addictive drug dose
an instance of fixing réparation

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
to attach; to affix; to hold in place fixer
to mend or repair réparer

fix up v
to repair or refurbish réparer

fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/ n
act of fixing fixation
state of being fixed or fixated fixation
state of mind involving obsession fixation

fixed /fɪkst/ adj
not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same fixé
surgically rendered infertile, castrated or spayed castré châtré

fixed asset n
finance: an organization's fixed assets immobilisation corporelle

fixed point adj
in computing virgule fixe

fixed point n
value unchanged by a mapping point fixe

fixed-gear bicycle n
biclycle without a freewheel vélo à pignon fixe

fixed-term contract n
contract which is valid only for a pre-arranged time CDD contrat à durée déterminée

fixedly /ˈfɪk.sɪd.li/ adv
in a fixed manner fixement

fixer n
chemical used in photographic development fixateur

fixist n
one who subscribes to the theory of fixism fixiste

fixture /ˈfɪkstʃə/ /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/ n
A lighting unit; a luminaire luminaire

fjeld /fjɛld/ n
Rocky, barren plateau fjeld

fjord /fjɔəɹd/ n
long, deep inlet fiord fjord

flabbergast /ˈflæbəɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚɡæst/ v
to overwhelm with bewilderment époustoufler

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
yielding to the touch flasque ramolli

flaccid /ˈflæ(k).sɪd/ adj
flabby flasque
soft, floppy flasque
Lacking energy or vigor flasque

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
computer science: notation for optional behaviour option switch
linear algebra: sequence of subspaces of a vector space drapeau
piece of cloth or often its representation drapeau étendard
true-or-false variable drapeau flag sémaphore

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
weaken affaiblir

flag down v
use a signal to get someone's attention se manifester

flag semaphore n
alphabet sémaphore

flag-bearer n
one who carries a flag porte-drapeau

flagellantism n
flagellantisme

flagellum /fləˈdʒɛləm/ n
long whiplike appendage flagelle
long whiplike organelle flagelle

flageolet n
type of small flute flageolet

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
pole for flags mât mât de drapeau

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
obvious and offensive flagrant

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
ship occupied by the fleet's commander navire amiral bateau amiral vaisseau amiral
the most important one out of a related group navire amiral bateau amiral vaisseau amiral

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
kind of rock dalle
rectangular paving or roofing stone dalle lauze

flail /fleɪl/ n
tool fléau
weapon fléau d’armes

flail /fleɪl/ v
to wave or swing vigorously débattre

flair /flɛə/ /flɛɚ/ n
distinctive style or elegance panache style
natural or innate talent or aptitude don talent aptitude

flak /flæk/ n
ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells DCA défense anti-aérienne lutte anti-aérienne

flak jacket n
piece of protective clothing gilet pare-éclats

flake /fleɪk/ n
an unreliable person lâche
archaeology: thin stone tool éclat
thin chiplike layer fragment éclat flocon

flake /fleɪk/ v
to break or chip peler s'effriter s'écailler

flaky /ˈfleɪkiː/ adj
of a person: unreliable lâcheur

flambeau /ˈflambəʊ/ n
a burning torch, especially one carried in procession flambeau

flamberge n
sword flamberge

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ adj
referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries flamboyant
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc. extravagant

flambé adj
being or having been flambéed flambé

flambé v
to add and ignite alcohol to food flamber

flame /fleɪm/ n
criticism polémique
visible part of fire flamme
romantic partner flamme

flame war n
A written dispute polémique

flamen /ˈfleɪmən/ n
Latin priest flamine flaminique

flamethrower n
device that projects a flame lance-flamme

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
On fire with visible flames enflammé flambant

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
bird flamant

flammable adj
capable of burning inflammable

flaneur n
one who wanders aimlessly baladeur flâneur promeneur

flange /flændʒ/ n
rib or rim for strengthening bride

flank /fleɪŋk/ /flæŋk/ n
cut of meat flanchet
flesh between the last rib and the hip flanc
side of military formation flanc
side flanc

flank steak n
bavette

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
soft cloth material flanelle

flap /flæp/ n
abattant volet
concerning an aeroplane volet de bord de fuite
flap of a garment pan
flap of wings etc battement
furniture flap / hinged leaf rabat

flap /flæp/ v
to move (something broad and loose) up and down battre

flare /fleɚ/ /flɛə/ n
brightly burning light fusée lumineuse
transition from downward flight to level flight atterrissage

flare up v
burst out suddenly, as in anger emporter

flash /flæʃ/ n
burst of light éclair flash

flash /flæʃ/ v
to blink clignoter
to expose one's body briefly in public s'exhiber

flash drive n
storage device clé USB disque dur flash disque dur à mémoire flash disque flash disque à mémoire flash

flash flood n
sudden flood crue éclair

flash in the pan n
transient occurrence with no long-term effect feu de paille

flash mob n
group converging and dispersing quickly flash mob

flash photography n
taking photographs using a camera with a flash photographie au flash

flashback /ˈflæʃbæk/ n
a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative flashback

flashcard n
memorization aide carte mémoire flashcard
solid-state digital memory carte mémoire

flasher n
a person who exposes his genitals indecently exhibitionniste

flashgun n
a unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography flash

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
battery-powered hand-held lightsource lampe de poche torche

flashy /ˈflæʃi/ adj
showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing tape-à-l’œil

flask /flæsk/ /flɑːsk/ n
container for a small amount of beverage flacon flasque
laboratory glassware fiole ballon

flat /flæt/ adj
having no variations in altitude plat
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution plat
lower in pitch than it should be bas grave
lowered by one semitone bémol
of a tyre: deflated crevé dégonflé à plat
unable to generate power à plat
uninteresting ennuyeux plate

flat /flæt/ adv
with units of time, distance, etc: not exceeding pile

flat /flæt/ n
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural bémol

flat as a pancake adj
extremely flat plat comme une crêpe

flat cap n
man's cap made from wool, tweed, or other soft material. casquette

flat iron steak n
steak macreuse

flat peach n
Prunus persica var. platycarpa pêche plate

flat tyre n
deflated tyre pneu crevé

flat-headed cat n
Prionailurus planiceps chat à tête plate

flatfish n
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes poisson plat

flatfoot n
condition pied plat

flatmate n
Australia: a person with whom one shares a rental property colocataire
a person with whom one shares a flat coloc colocataire

flatness n
lack of bouquet goût de l’évent
mattness matité
state of being bland platitude
state of being flat planéité
state of being planar planitude planéité

flatscreen n
flatpanel screen or device écran plat

flatten v
to make something flat aplatir

flatter /ˈflætɚ/ v
to compliment someone flatter
to enhance someone's vanity flatter

flattered adj
in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself flatté

flatterer n
one who flatters flatteur flatteuse

flattery n
excessive praise flatterie

flatulence /ˈflætʃələn(t)s/ n
state of having gas in digestive system flatulence

flatulist /ˈflætʃəlɪst/ n
a professional farter péteur péteuse

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
to display with ostentation exhiber parader étaler

flautist n
flute player flûtiste flutiste

flavor enhancer n
any substance added to a food product to enhance its taste exhausteur de goût

flavour /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
a type of something style
a variety (of taste) saveur
in physics, the types of quarks or leptons saveur
the characteristic quality of something saveur
a substance used to produce a taste saveur
the quality produced by the sensation of taste goût saveur

flavour /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
to add flavouring to something assaisonner

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
crack or breach défaut fissure
defect, fault faille
burst of noise tumulte
burst of wind bourrasque

flawed adj
having a flaw déficient incorrect

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects parfait impeccable sans défaut

flax /flæks/ n
plant lin
the fibers lin

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
colour de lin

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
the seed of the flax plant graine de lin linette

flaxseed oil n
oil of flaxseed used in cooking huile de lin

flay /fleɪ/ v
to strip skin off écorcher

flea /fliː/ n
parasitic insect puce

flea market n
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios marché aux puces brocante

flea-ridden adj
infested with fleas pouilleuse pouilleux

fleabane /ˈfliːbeɪn/ n
Conyza encensière vergerette

fleck /flɛk/ n
small spot tache

fleck /flɛk/ v
to mark with small spots moucheter tacheter

fledgling /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ adj
inexperienced inexpérimenté

fledgling /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ n
inexperienced person bleu novice
young bird oisillon oiselet

flee /fliː/ v
to escape from fuir échapper
to run away; to escape s'enfuir prendre la fuite

fleece /fliːs/ n
hair or wool of a sheep toison
insulating skin with the wool attached toison
insulating wooly jacket fleece
textile polaire

fleece /fliːs/ v
to con or trick someone out of money dépouiller dévaliser
to shear the fleece tondre

fleet /fliːt/ n
group of vessels or vehicles flotte

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
passing quickly fugace éphémère

flerovium /flɪˈroʊviəm/ n
chemical element flérovium ununquadium

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
body tissue chair
animal tissue as food chair
(religion) evil, sin, corruption chair
(religion) mortal body chair
colour chair carnation
edible part of fruit/vegetable pulpe chair
human body entity corps chair
skin peau

flesh out v
complete détailler

fleshpot n
fleshpot antre du péché antre du vice la bonne chère lieu de débauche lieu de plaisir

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
having considerable flesh charnu viandeux
of, relating to, or resembling flesh pulpeux carné

fletching n
A set of fins attached to the tail of a projectile empennage

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
heraldic charge fleur de lys fleur de lis

flex /flɛks/ v
to tighten one's muscles bander

flexibility n
quality of being flexible flexibilité souplesse

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
capable or being adapted or molded flexible maléable
easy and compliant flexible
easily bent without breaking flexible

flexitarianism n
The practice of eating mainly vegetarian with exceptions flexitarisme

flexor n
muscle fléchisseur fléchisseurs

flibbertigibbet /ˈflɪbɚtiˌdʒɪbɪt/ /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
offbeat, skittish person tête de linotte écervelé écervelée

flick /flɪk/ n
act of striking with a finger chiquenaude pichenette

flick /flɪk/ v
to move (something) with a short, quick motion défiler

flick off v
to insult someone faire un doigt faire un doigt d'honneur
to masturbate a woman branler doigter

flick over v
change channel changer feuilleter

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
an unsteady flash of light papillotement scintillement

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
to burn or shine unsteadily papilloter vaciller
to keep going on and off scintiller

flight /flaɪt/ n
act of flying vol
instance of flying vol
journey made by an aircraft vol
sample glasses of a specific beverage dégustation
set of stairs volée
act of fleeing fuite

flight attendant n
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers steward hôtesse de l'air agent de bord agente de bord

flight number n
callsign numéro de vol

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adj
weak, shaky, flexible frêle

flinch v
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus broncher sursauter

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
act of throwing jet lancé
short sexual relationship amourette aventure liaison passade

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl balancer jeter

flint /flɪnt/ n
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck silex
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark pierre à fusil
small cylinder pierre à briquet

flip off v
to make a rude or obscene gesture faire un bras d'honneur faire un doigt d'honneur

flip the bird v
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger faire un doigt faire un doigt d'honneur

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ n
bistable electronic circuit bascule

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
lacking respect cavalier désinvolte

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
mammal's wide limb for swimming nageoire aileron
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming palme

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
act of flirting flirt

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
to play at courtship flirter draguer

flirtatious /flɚˈteɪʃəs/ adj
having a tendency to flirt often coquette

flit /flɪt/ v
to move about rapidly and nimbly papillonner voleter voltiger
to move quickly from one location to another virevolter

flitch /flɪtʃ/ n
side of bacon flèche

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
buoyant device flotteur
programming: short form of floating-point number float flottant nombre flottant
trailer or vehicle decorated for a parade char

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
to be supported by a liquid flotter
to be capable of floating flotter
to drift gently through the air flotter
to move in a fluid manner flotter
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating flotter
to allow a price to be determined by the markets as opposed to by rule flotter

floating island n
a dessert île flottante

floating-point unit n
computing unité de calcul en virgule flottante

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
group of birds nuée groupe bande vol
group of sheep or goats troupeau
group of people troupeau
people served by a particular pastor congrégation

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
to congregate affluer

floe /fləʊ/ n
a low, flat mass of floating ice banquise

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment flageller fouetter

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
punishment flagellation

flood /flʌd/ n
overflow of water inondation

flood /flʌd/ v
to overflow inonder
to cover as if by a flood inonder
to provide with a large number of quantity noyer submerger

floodgate n
gate or valve vanne

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
bottom part of a room plancher sol
mathematics: the largest integer less than or equal to a given number partie entière
right to speak parole

floor lamp n
a floor lamp supported by a pole lampe à pied liseuse torchère

floor plan n
diagram plan de niveau

floor tile n
tile for flooring carreau dalle

floorball n
hockey-like ball game floorball unihockey

floorboard n
any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor planche

floorcloth n
cloth for cleaning floors panosse serpillière serpillère

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
failure, especially in the entertainment industry fiasco bide flop four navet

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ v
to fail completely, not to be successful at all faire un bide faire un flop faire un four être un fiasco
to fall heavily, because lacking energy s'effondrer

floppy adj
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible souple

floppy n
(computing) a floppy disk disquette

floppy disk n
flexible disk used for storing digital data disquette

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
plants considered as a group flore
a book describing the plants of a country etc. flore
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body flore intestinale flore

floral /ˈflɔɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
of or pertaining to flowers floral

florentium /fləˈɹɛnʃɪəm/ n
chemical element florentium

floret n
small flower fleuron

floribunda n
rose cultivar floribunda

floriculture n
the farming of flowers floriculture

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
a person who sells flowers fleuriste

florist's n
a shop that sells flowers boutique de fleuriste magasin de fleuriste

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
a thread, used to clean the area between the teeth fil dentaire
spun sugar or cotton candy barbe à papa

flotation /floʊ̯ˈteɪ̯ʃən/ n
a state of floating flottaison

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
small fleet flottille

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
flotsam débris épave

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
Platichthys flesus flet

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
ground cereal grains farine

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ v
to apply flour to something enfariner fariner

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
ceremonious passage morceau de bravoure
dramatic gesture gesticulation
ornamentation fioriture

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
to make bold, sweeping movements brandir fleurir
to thrive or grow well fleurir
to be in a period of greatest influence fleurir
to prosper or fare well fleurir

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
to scorn [[se]] [[moquer]] [[de]] mépriser

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
the movement of a fluid flux écoulement
the rising movement of the tide flux

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
to move as a fluid couler

flow chart n
schematic representation of a process algorigramme logigramme organigramme

flower n
reproductive structure in angiosperms fleur

flower v
to put forth blooms fleurir s'épanouir

flowerbed n
place where flowers are grown parterre de fleurs

flowering plant n
common term for an "angiosperm" plante à fleurs

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
a container in which plants are grown pot à fleurs pot de fleurs

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
influenza grippe

fluctuate v
to undulate onduler
to vary irregularly; to swing fluctuer

fluctuation /flʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
wavering; unsteadiness fluctuation
wavelike motion fluctuation

flue /fluː/ n
enclosed passageway for a gas conduit
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin conduit

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
able to speak a language accurately and confidently parler [[couramment]]

fluently adv
expressing oneself easily couramment

fluff /flʌf/ n
light fur etc duvet

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
covered with fluff pelucheux
light; soft; airy pelucheux

flugelhorn n
brass instrument bugle

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
of or relating to fluid fluide

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
any state of matter which can flow fluide

fluidify v
become fluid se fluidifier
make fluid fluidifier

fluke /fluːk/ n
stroke of luck coup de chance coup de bol
anchor blade pelle
parasitic flatworm douve

flume /fluːm/ n
open channel flume

flummox /ˈflʌməks/ v
To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast embrouiller troubler

flummoxed adj
totally confused or puzzled déconcerté

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
to fail louper

fluorescent lamp n
gas-discharge lamp tube fluorescent

fluoride n
fluoride fluorure

fluorine /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
id=Q650|chemical element fluor

fluorite n
mineral fluorite

fluorocarbon n
hydrocarbon derivative fluorocarbone

fluorohydride n
compound fluorohydrure

fluorophore n
molecule capable of fluorescence fluorophore

fluoroscopy n
examination using a fluoroscope fluoroscopie

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out aligné de niveau
wealthy or well off en fonds riche

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
cleansing of a toilet chasse d'eau
poker hand flush couleur

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
to cause to take flight from concealment faire sortir lever
to become suffused with reddish color rougir
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water tirer la chasse d'eau
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid laver à grande eau

flush toilet n
toilet that uses water to remove waste chasse d'eau cuvette de toilette toilettes w.-c.

fluster /ˈflʌstə/ v
To confuse, befuddle, throw into panic by making overwrought with confusion confondre embrouiller paumer

flute /fluːt/ n
woodwind instrument flûte

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
to flap or wave quickly voleter voltiger faséyer

fluvial adj
fluvial fluvial

flux /flʌks/ n
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding décapant
the rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux) flux

fluxon n
quasiparticle fluxon

fly /flaɪ/ n
insect of the family Muscidae mouche
fishing lure mouche
insect of the order Diptera mouche
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants braguette

fly /flaɪ/ v
to cause to travel through the air faire voler piloter
to travel through air voler

fly agaric n
Amanita muscaria amanite tue-mouches

fly ball n
(baseball) a batted ball chandelle

fly fishing n
form of angling pêche à la mouche

fly in the ointment n
something which ruins everything else hic os problème

fly off the handle v
become very angry sortir de ses gonds

fly on the wall n
quiet, non-participating or unseen observer petite souris

fly-half n
rugby position demi d'ouverture

flyblown /ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/ /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ adj
sordid, squalid putride
tainted contaminé corrompu pollué

flyboy n
aircraft pilot, especially of a military combat aircraft chevalier du ciel

flyby n
flight past celestial object survol

flyer n
leaflet, often for advertising tract flyer prospectus
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane pilote

flyering n
tractage

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
that can fly volant volante

flying ace n
military aviator as de l'aviation

flying buttress n
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports arc-boutant

flying fish n
tropical marine fish exocet poisson volant

flying fox n
bat of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon renard volant

flying saucer n
disc-shaped unidentified flying object soucoupe volante

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ n
blank page at the front or back of a book page de garde

flypaper n
flypaper attrape-mouche papier colle-mouches papier tue-mouches papier à mouches

flyswatter n
device for swatting flies tapette

flyweight n
weight division in combat sports poids mouche

flywheel n
a rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate volant volant d'inertie

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
young horse poulain

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ v
give birth (equestrian) pouliner

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains mousse écume

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
form or emit foam mousser écumer

foamy /foʊmi/ /fəʊmi/ adj
full of foam mousseux

fob /fɒb/ n
chain or ribbon châtelaine

focal /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/ /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ adj
(medicine) limited to a small area focal
belonging to or concerning a focus focal

focal length n
distance distance focale

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
concentration of attention attention foyer
exact point of where an earthquake occurs épicentre
in optics foyer
in mathematics foyer
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium foyer
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium foyer

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point focaliser
intransitive: to concentrate one's attention se concentrer se focaliser
make (a liquid) less diluted concentrer
to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) mettre au point focaliser
transitive: to concentrate one's attention se concentrer focaliser

fodder n
food for animals fourrage

foehn /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
warm dry wind blowing down the northern sides of the Alps foehn

foetology n
fœtologie

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision brouillard brume
photography: blur on a developed photographic image voile

fog light n
one of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car phare antibrouillard

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ n
dull old fellow barbon

foggy adj
obscured by mist or fog brumeux

foghorn n
horn corne de brume

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
(fencing) part of a sword faible
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way travers
a weakness or failing of character faiblesse

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
fattened liver of geese or ducks foie gras

foil /fɔɪl/ n
character who helps emphasise the traits of the main character faire-valoir
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food alu papier d'aluminium
thin sheet of metal feuille de métal
type of sword used in fencing fleuret

foil /fɔɪl/ v
prevent from being accomplished déjouer

foist /fɔɪst/ v
force another to accept imposer
introduce or insert surreptitiously refourguer

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ n
act of folding pliage
bend or crease pli pliure
correct move in origami pli
church or congregation bercail sein de l’Église
enclosure for domestic animals bergerie parc à moutons

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
bend (thin material) over plier
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending plier
cease to trade plier bagage
fall over s’effondrer s’écrouler
give way on a point or in an argument concéder laisser tomber replier s'écraser
poker: withdraw from betting se coucher
stir gently with a folding action incorporer

fold up v
to make more compact plier replier

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
container of computer files dossier répertoire
organizer chemise classeur dossier
person who folds things plieur plieuse

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ adj
made to fold pliant rabattable repliable

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ n
action of folding pliage plissement

folding chair n
a light portable chair chaise pliante

folding knife n
type of knife couteau pliant

folding screen n
furniture paravent

foley artist n
foley artist bruiteur bruiteuse

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
the leaves of plants feuillage
an architectural ornament feuillage

foliation /fəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/ n
topology: a set of subspaces coextensive with a manifold feuilletage

folic acid n
vitamin B9, a polycyclic heterocyclic carboxylic acid acide folique

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
inhabitants of a region peuple

folk dance n
genre of dance danse traditionnelle

folk etymology n
false etymology étymologie populaire

folk music n
music originating from a specific region folk musique folk

folk song n
song originating among the working people chanson populaire

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population folklore

folkloric adj
of or pertaining to folklore folklorique

folksy adj
characteristic of simple country life campagnard rustique

folktale n
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people conte conte populaire

follicle n
anatomy follicule

follicular adj
of or pertaining to the follicle folliculaire

folliculogenesis n
Process folliculogénèse

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
to be a logical consequence of découler suivre
to go or come after in physical space suivre
to go or come after in a sequence suivre
to understand suivre
to keep track of suivre
to carry out in accordance to suivre
to live one’s life according to suivre se [[plier]] à

follow in someone's footsteps v
follow the same path as someone marcher dans les pas de marcher sur les pas de

follow suit v
follow an example emboîter le pas
play a card of the same suit fournir

follow-up n
(medicine) revisiting suivi
action suivi

follower n
suiveur
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another disciple
social media consumer follower

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
next in sequence or time suivant
to be specified suivant ci-après
wind blowing in the direction of travel favorable

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ n
group of followers mouvance

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
subsequent to après postérieurement à à la suite de

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
fanciful building folie
foolishness folie sottise

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ v
to incite or cause fomenter

fomentation /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
encouragement; excitation; instigation fomentation
the act of fomenting fomentation

fomite n
inanimate object capable of transferring infectious agents vecteur passif

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
be fond of, have affection for tenir à épris

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
to fondle caresser

fondness n
the quality of being fond affection

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
dish fondue

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
a receptacle in church for holy water fonts
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs fonte
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs fonte

fontanelle n
soft spot on a baby's head fontanelle

fontange n
a curly headdress fontange

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life nourriture manger alimentation bouffe
foodstuff aliment
anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of other forms aliment

food additive n
non-food substance added to food additif alimentaire

food bank n
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry banque alimentaire

food chain n
a feeding relationship between species chaîne alimentaire

food court n
common area for dining aire de restauration foire alimentaire

food for thought n
information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation matière à penser

food poisoning n
any food-borne disease intoxication alimentaire toxi-infection alimentaire

food pyramid n
diagram giving advice for healthy eating pyramide alimentaire

food web /ˈfuːdwɛb/ n
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem réseau trophique

foodporn n
enticing food imagery foodporn

fool /fuːl/ n
jester bouffon fou
person with poor judgement or little intelligence imbécile idiot
tarot card fou mat

fool /fuːl/ v
to trick; to make a fool of someone duper tromper rouler

fool around v
to engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around (idiomatic) faire l'imbécile flâner
to waste time flâner se la couler douce traînailler

fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me proverb
Qui me trompe une fois, honte à lui; qui me trompe deux fois, honte à moi.

fool's mate n
quickest possible checkmate mat de l'imbécile mat de l'écolier mat du débutant mat du lion mat du sot

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger tête brûlée

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise stupide sot bête idiot

foolishness n
state of being foolish déraison folie sottise
thing or event that is foolish bêtise folie sottise

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
table soccer baby-foot baby

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
part of animal’s body pied patte
part of human body pied
unit of measure pied
bottom of anything pied
projection on equipment pied

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] v
pay payer

foot job n
sexual act stimulated by foot foot job footjob

foot stove n
box chaufferette

foot-and-mouth disease n
foot-and-mouth disease fièvre aphteuse

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
amount of film that has been used métrage métrage cinématographique

football /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˈfʊtˌbɔl/ [ˈfʊʔtˌbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚ˌbɔːl] n
Association football football foot soccer
ball ballon de foot ballon
game in New South Wales, Queensland rugby à XIII
game in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia football australien

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
one who plays football footballeur footballeuse

footbridge n
bridge for pedestrians passerelle

footer /ˈfʊtə/ n
line of information at the bottom of a page pied de page
slang: soccer foot

foothill n
hill at the base of a mountain contrefort piémont

footlocker n
a rectangular trunk cantine

footman n
a male servant whose duties are to attend the door laquais

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
comment at the bottom of a printed page note de bas de page note en bas de page

footpath /ˈfʊt.pɑːθ/ n
path for pedestrians trottoir

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
The impression of the foot [[empreinte]] de [[pied]]
ecological impact of a human activity empreinte écologique

footrest n
a support on which to rest the feet repose-pied

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ n
flirting game faire du pied

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
act of taking a step marche
step, as in a stair marche
distance of one footstep pas enjambée
mark left by a foot empreinte trace de pas
sound of a footstep pas bruit de pas

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
a low stool repose-pied

footwear n
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot chaussure soulier

footwrap n
a strip of cloth worn around the feet chaussette russe

fop /fɒp/ n
vain man bellâtre

foppish /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/ adj
like a fop soigné

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fɚ/ conjunction
because car parce que

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fɚ/ preposition
directed at, intended to belong to pour
supporting pour
towards pour
to obtain pour
because of pour
in the direction of: marks a point one is going toward vers
over a period of time depuis pendant

for God's sake interjection
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience mon Dieu pour l'amour de Dieu

for a change
as a departure from the usual pour une fois

for all intents and purposes
For every functional purpose à toutes fins utiles

for better or worse
No matter what the future may hold pour le meilleur et pour le pire pour le meilleur comme pour le pire

for example
as an example par exemple

for free
without paying gratuitement

for fuck's sake
expressing anger, frustration putain putain de bordel de merde putain de merde

for good
Forever; permanently définitivement pour de bon

for good measure
in excess of the required minimum faire bonne mesure

for heaven's sake adv
pour l'amour du ciel

for hours adv
taking many hours pendant des heures

for loop n
section of code boucle for

for nothing adv
for no reason pour rien

for now
at the moment; until later pour l'instant pour le moment

for old times' sake
en mémoire du bon vieux temps

for one
as one person among other people en ce qui concerne

for one thing
(to introduce the first item) pour commencer premièrement primo

for real adj
genuine, true or natural pour de vrai véridique

for real adv
truly bien sur vraiment

for rent
being offered for renting à louer

for sale
being offered for purchase à vendre en vente

for starters adv
as an initial point primo

for sure
definitely assurément pour sûr sans aucun doute

for the most part adv
mostly dans l'ensemble en grande partie

for the nonce /nɒn(t)s/
for the time being pour le moment

for the record
For the purpose of being recorded pour info pour mémoire

for the sake of preposition
because of dans l'intérêt de pour l'amour de

for the time being adv
temporarily; until later pour le moment

for want of preposition
faute de à défaut de

for what it's worth adv
considering what limited worth this advice may have pour ce que cela vaut

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ n
act or instance of foraging fourrager
fodder for animals fourrage

foraminifer n
any protist of the taxon Foraminifera foraminifère

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ n
incursion incursion

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ v
to control oneself when provoked garder son sang froid se retenir
to give no heed décliner refuser
to keep away from s'abstenir éviter
to refrain from proceeding ajourner refréner réfréner

forbearance /fɔɹˈbeɹəns/ n
restraint under provocation longanimité

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
to disallow interdire nier dénier

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
not allowed interdit

forbidden fruit n
the fruit forbidden to Adam fruit défendu

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
forbidden things seem more appealing le fruit défendu est celui qui a le meilleur goût

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
ability to attack, control, or constrain pouvoir force
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain forces force
physical quantity force
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing force
type of magic trick truc

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
cause to occur, overcoming resistance forcer
compel (someone to do something) forcer contraindre

force field n
science fiction champ de force

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
unavoidable catastrophe force majeure cas fortuit

force of nature n
a mighty natural force which is beyond human control force de la nature

force someone's hand v
to bring about a situation forcer la main

force-feed v
gaver

forced labor n
work which one is compelled to perform travaux forcés

forced laborer n
convict sentenced to perform forced labor bagnard forçat galérien

forced march n
military march of excessive speed marche forcée

forcefully adv
in a forceful manner avec force vigoureusement énergiquement

forceps /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
instrument used in surgery forceps davier

forcible adj
able to be forced forcé
done by force violent
having a powerful effect impressionnant
having force puissant

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
crossing gué

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
to cross a stream [[passer]] à gué

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
part of the arm avant-bras

forebear n
ancestor ancêtre

foreboding n
sense of evil to come mauvais pressentiment

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
estimation prévision
weather prediction prévision prévision météo prévision météorologique

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
estimate future conditions prévoir

forecastle /ˈfoʊkˌsəl/ n
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow gaillard

foreclosure n
(legal) the proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments saisie saisie d'hypothèque saisie immobilière

foredeck n
the part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast pont avant

foredoom /ˈfɔːduːm/ n
A doom that is predicted destin fatalité

foredoom /ˈfɔːduːm/ v
To predestine a doom condamner à l'avance

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
ancestor ancêtre aïeul

forefathers n
plural of forefather aïeux

forefinger n
first finger next to the thumb index

forefront ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt n
forefront avant-garde premier plan

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
occurring before or in front of something else ci-dessus précédent

foregone /ˈfoɹɡɔn/ adj
Bygone passé
Previous, former précédent
inevitable, predictable couru d'avance inévitable prévisible

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane premier plan avant-plan

forehand /fɔːhænd/ /fɔːɹhænd/ n
stroke in racket sports coup droit

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
part of face above eyebrows front

forehold n
forward hold of a ship cale avant

foreign /ˈfɒɹɨn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ adj
located outside one's own country or place étranger
relating to a different nation étranger
originating from or characteristic of a different country étranger étrangère

foreign affairs n
department affaires étrangères ministère des Affaires étrangères
policy affaires étrangères

foreign body n
unwanted intruding object corps étranger

foreign country n
country of which one is not a citizen étranger [[pays]] [[étranger]]

foreign currency n
currency used in a foreign country [[monnaie]] [[étranger

foreign debt n
debt owed to foreigners dette extérieure

foreign exchange n
exchange of currency from one country for currency from another country forex marché des changes

foreign key n
column referencing another table clé étrangère

foreign language n
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place langue étrangère

foreign minister n
cabinet official ministre des Affaires étrangères

foreign policy n
government's policy politique extérieure

foreign trade n
trade between a country and other countries commerce extérieur

foreigner /ˈfɒ.ɹɨ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔ.ɹə.nɚ/ n
person in a foreign land étranger étrangère

foreknow /ˌfɔɹˈnoʊ/ /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ v
to have foreknowledge of prévoir

forelimb n
anterior limb membre antérieur membre crânial membre thoracique

forelock n
hair that hangs over the forehead frange

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
leader of a work crew contremaître chef chef d'équipe

foremast n
foremost mast mât de misaine

foremost /ˈfɔː.məʊst/ adj
first principal

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ n
a name that precedes surname prénom nom de baptême

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law légal forensique médicolégal
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law juridique légal
relating to, or used in debate or argument de [[barreau]] rhétorique

forensic science n
collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis criminalistique médecine légale

foreplay n
foreplay préliminaires

foresail n
lowest square sail on foremast misaine

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
to anticipate prévoir anticiper

foreseen /foɹˈsiːn/ v
past participle of foresee prévu

foreshadow /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
To presage, or suggest something in advance augurer présager

foreshore n
part of a beach batture estran

foresight n
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future prévoyance clairvoyance prescience

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prepuce / foreskin prépuce

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
dense collection of trees forêt bois brousse bosquet sylve

forest fire n
fire feu de forêt FdF

forestage v
the part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain avant-scène

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
to prevent empêcher prévenir

forested adj
covered in forest forestier forestière

forestedly adv
forestièrement

forester n
person practicing forestry forestier forestière sylviculteur sylvicultrice

forestry n
science of planting and growing trees sylviculture

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
to predict the future prédire

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time pour toujours toujours à jamais

forevermore /fɔːɹˈɛv.ɚ.mɔːɹ/ /fəˈɹɛv.ə.mɔː/ adv
at any or all times in the future; forever pour toujours à jamais

forewarned is forearmed proverb
proverb un homme averti en vaut deux

foreword /ˈfɔɹˌwɝːd/ /ˈfɔːˌwɜːd/ n
an introductory section avant-propos

forex /ˈfɑɹɛks/ /ˈfɒɹɛks/ n
foreign exchange forex

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
to give up in defeat abandonner déclarer forfait
to suffer the loss perdre

forgather /fəˈɡaðə/ v
To assemble or gather together in one place se réunir

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
workshop forge
furnace or hearth forge

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
to create a forgery of falsifier contrefaire
to shape a metal forger

forged /fɔːdʒd/ adj
fake (as documents) falsifié

forger n
Person who forges metals. forgeron
person who falsifies documents with intent to defraud faussaire

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
to lose remembrance of oublier
to unintentionally not do oublier
to cease remembering oublier
to leave behind oublier

forget it v
It doesn't matter laissez tomber
reply to an expression of gratitude de rien

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miː.nɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.mi.nɑt/ n
plant of the genus Myosotis myosotis ne-m’oubliez-pas

forgetful adj
liable to forget oublieux

forgettable adj
easily forgotten oubliable

forgetter n
one who forgets oubliant

forgivable adj
able to be forgiven pardonnable

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ v
transitive, to pardon pardonner

forgiveness n
the action of forgiving pardon

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
to do without renoncer se passer de

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ adj
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered oublié

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
chess: simultaneous attack fourchette
computer science: splitting of a process fork
computer science: splitting of a project fork
eating utensil fourchette fourche
intersection bifurcation fourche
point where a waterway splits bifurcation fourche
pronged tool fourche
bicycle fork fourche

forkful n
amount a fork will hold fourchettée fourchetée

forklift n
small industrial vehicle chariot élévateur

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ adj
abandoned, deserted, left behind abandonné perdu
miserable miserable
unlikely to succeed désespéré

forlorn hope /fəˌlɔːnˈhəʊp/ n
small troop that makes an advanced attack enfants perdus

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
document to be filled in formulaire
shape or visible structure forme

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
(intransitive) to take shape se former
to give shape former
(linguistics) to create a word former
to constitute, to compose former

form of government n
system régime politique

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
being in accord with established forms formel soutenu
official officiel formel
relating to the form or structure of something formel

formal language n
set of finite strings langage formel

formaldehyde n
organic compound formaldéhyde

formalin n
a solution of formaldehyde in water formol

formalism /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/ /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/ n
strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice, etc. formalisme

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ adj
of or pertaining to formalism formaliste

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ n
overly formal person formaliste

formally /ˈfɔɹməli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
in a formal manner formellement

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
form of presentation format
layout of a document format
computing: file type format

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ n
The style of a document's format mise en page

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
first of aforementioned two items celui-là premier
previous ancien précédent

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
ARYM ancienne République yougoslave de Macédoine ex-République yougoslave de Macédoine

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
at some time in the past anciennement auparavant autrefois

formidable /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality formidable

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
drink given to babies aliment lacté pour nourrissons lait maternisé préparation pour nourrissons
in chemistry formule
in mathematics formule

formulate v
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression formuler

formwork n
used in construction banche

formyl n
-CHO formyle

formylium n
formylium

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
to commit fornication forniquer

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
sexual intercourse, especially on the part of an unmarried person fornication

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
to abandon abandonner renoncer

forsaken /fɔɹˈseɪkən/ adj
abandoned abandonné esseulé

forswear v
To commit perjury. parjurer
To renounce or deny something, especially under oath. abjurer démentir nier

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops fort

forthcoming adj
approaching prochain
considerate prévenant

forthwith /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ adv
immediately aussitôt séance tenante

forties n
the decade of the 1940s années 40 années quarante

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of forty quarantième

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
person or thing quarantième
one of forty equal parts quarantième

fortification n
that which fortifies fortification renforcement
the act of fortifying fortification renforcement

fortified wine n
wine with distilled beverage added vin muté

fortify v
increase the defenses of fortifier
to increase the nutritional value supplémenter

fortissimo adv
very loud fortissimo

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
mental or emotional strength fortitude

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
period of two weeks quinzaine deux semaines quinze jours

fortnightly adj
occurring once in a fortnight bimensuel

fortnightly adv
once in a fortnight bimensuellement

fortnightly n
a publication issued fortnightly; a bi-weekly bimensuel quinzomadaire

fortochka /ˈfɔːtətʃkə/ n
small ventilation window spanning the frame of a window vasistas

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ n
fortified place forteresse

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one fortuit fortuite

fortuity n
fortuitous event hasard
state of being fortuitous hasard

fortunately adv
it is fortunate that heureusement par bonheur par chance

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
destiny destin
good luck bonne chance
lots of riches fortune

fortune cookie n
snack biscuit chinois

fortune favors the bold proverb
luck favors the adventurous La chance sourit aux audacieux

fortune favors the brave proverb
proverb la fortune sourit aux audacieux

fortune-telling n
fortunetelling, predicting one's future bonne aventure

fortuneteller n
person who professes to predict the future in return for money diseuse de bonne aventure diseur de bonne aventure

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine quarante

forty-eight numeral
48 quarante-huit

forty-first numeral
41st quarante-premier

forty-five numeral
45 quarante-cinq

forty-four numeral
44 quarante-quatre

forty-nine numeral
49 quarante-neuf

forty-ninth parallel n
49e parallèle

forty-one numeral
41 quarante-et-un

forty-seven numeral
47 quarante-sept

forty-seventh n
1/47 quarante-septième

forty-seventh numeral
47th quarante-septième

forty-six numeral
46 quarante-six

forty-three numeral
43 quarante-trois

forty-two numeral
Cardinal number quarante-deux

forum /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
place for discussion forum
Internet message board forum
form of discussion forum
gathering for the purpose of discussion forum

forward /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ adj
at the front avant
without customary restraint cavalier osé

forward /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ adv
into the future à partir d'[[aujourd'hui]] à partir de
towards the front [[aller]] [[en]] [[avant]] avancer en avant

forward compatibility n
compatibility with future systems compatibilité ascendante

forward roll n
movement roulade

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant fossile
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated fossile
a fossilized term fossile

fossil fuel n
fuel énergie fossile

fossiliferous adj
containing fossils fossilifère

fossilization n
the process of becoming fixed fossilisation
the process of conversion into a fossil fossilisation

fossorial adj
Of, pertaining to, or adapted for digging or burrowing fouisseur fouisseuse

fossorial n
Digging animal fouisseur

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
providing parental care to unrelated children adoptant adoptif
receiving such care adoptif
related by such care adoptif

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
to cultivate and grow something cultiver
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child adopter élever

foster care n
system by which a child is cared for accueil familial

foster child n
a child in foster care enfant adoptif

foster father n
an adult male who cares for a foster child père adoptif

foster mother n
an adult female who cares for a foster child mère adoptive

fosterage n
being a foster child fosterage

fostering n
Encouragement; aiding the development of something encourager quelqu'un
Raising someone to be an accepted member of the community éduquer quelqu'un

fougasse n
old-fashioned type of land mine fougasse

foul /faʊl/ adj
covered with, or containing, extraneous matter souillé
loathsome; disgusting répugnant
scurrilous; obscene or profane; abusive indécent

foul /faʊl/ n
offence in sports faute

foul language n
profane words langage grossier

foul play n
unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior coup bas coup tordu mauvais coup
violation of rules faute infraction

foul-mouthed adj
of a user of bad language mal embouché

found /faʊnd/ v
to begin building fonder
to start organization fonder

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
act of founding fondation
legacy constituting a permanent fund of charitable institution fondation
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall fondation
endowed institution or charity fondation
cosmetic cream fond de teint
that upon which anything is founded fondement fondation

foundation stone n
stone laid during construction première pierre

founded /ˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
having a basis fondé

founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author fondateur fondatrice
worker in charge of the blast furnace and smelting fondeur

founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/ v
to fail échouer
to sink couler sombrer

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ adj
who or that founds or found fondateur

foundling n
abandoned child, left by its parent enfant trouvé

foundling wheel n
revolving crib tour d'abandon

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
facility that melts metals fonderie

fount n
metaphorical source origine source
something from which water flows fontaine source

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
artificial water feature fontaine
structure from which a fountain issues fontaine

fountain pen n
pen containing a reservoir of ink stylo-plume

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
the digit or figure 4 quatre

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
the cardinal number 4 quatre

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 400 quatre cents

four o'clock n
the start of the fifth hour quatre heures

four of a kind n
four cards of the same rank carré

four-dimensional adj
of the four dimensions of space-time à quatre dimensions

four-eyes n
person who wears spectacles binoclard binoclarde bésiclard bésiclarde

four-four time n
four-four time mesure à quatre-quatre

four-leaf clover n
clover with four leaves trèfle à quatre feuilles

four-poster n
four-poster bed lit à baldaquin

four-stroke engine n
type of engine moteur à quatre temps cycle à quatre temps

four-wheel drive n
vehicle tout-terrain véhicule tous-terrain

fourfold v
increase to four times as much quadrupler

fourscore /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
4×20 huitante quatre-vingts

foursome n
group of four quadrille quatuor

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number quatorze

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number four quatrième quatre

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ n
musical interval spanning four degrees of the diatonic scale quarte
person or thing in the fourth position quatrième

fourth cousin n
fourth cousin cousin quatriéme cousine quatriéme

fourth dimension n
translations quatrième dimension

fourth grade n
CM1

fourth official n
soccer official juge

fourth person n
person distinct from first, second, and third persons quatrième personne

fowl /faʊl/ n
bird of the order Galliformes volaille
birds which are hunted or kept for food volaille

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
Vulpes renard goupil
cunning person retors roublard renard

fox cub n
young fox renardeau

fox terrier n
dog breeds fox-terrier

foxglove n
plant of the genus Digitalis digitale

foxhole n
fox's burrow renardière
small pit dug into the ground as a shelter tranchée trou de tirailleur

foxie n
fox terrier fox-terrier

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ adj
(of a person) red-haired roux
(of wine) foxé

foyer /ˈfoɪɘ/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪɝ/ n
lobby, corridor, or waiting room foyer

frabjous /ˈfɹæbdʒəs/ adj
frabieux

fracas /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ n
a noisy disorderly quarrel bagarre

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
having the form of a fractal fractal

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
self-similar geometric figure fractale fractal

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
arithmetic: ratio fraction
part of a whole fraction

fraction bar n
line separating numerator from denominator barre de fraction

fractional /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/ adj
pertaining to a fraction fractionnaire fractionnel

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
irritable, argumentative, quarrelsome hargneux

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃɚ/ n
act of breaking, or something broken fracture

frag /fɹæɡ/ n
A successful kill in a deathmatch game frag kill

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
easily broken or destroyed fragile

fragilely adv
in a fragile manner fragilement

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
condition or quality of being fragile fragilité

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
portion or segment of an object fragment

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ v
to break apart fragmenter
to cause to be broken into pieces fragmenter

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
pleasant smell or odour parfum fragrance

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
sweet-smelling odorant aromatique

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
easily broken, mentally or physically fragile fragile frêle
liable to fall from virtue fragile

frailty n
condition of being frail fragilité

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
chunk of data trame cadre
complete game of snooker frame manche
division of a second image
piece of photographic film containing an image image
rigid, generally rectangular mounting cadre
structural elements of a building or other constructed object armature cadre ossature
structure of a person's body ossature

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
add a decorative border to a picture encadrer
position visually within a fixed boundary encadrer

frameset n
set of frames that constitute the layout of a webpage jeu de cadres

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
a basic conceptual structure structure

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
former currency of France and Belgium franc
any of several units of currency franc

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area franchise
right or privilege officially granted by a government consession
right to vote at a public election droit de vote

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
chemical element francium

frangible /ˈfɹæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈfɹændʒəbəl/ adj
able to be broken frangible

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ adj
bluntly honest franc

frankfurter n
type of sausage saucisse de Francfort

frankincense n
incense encens

frankly /ˈfræŋkli/ adv
in a frank, open or (too) honest manner franchement

frankness /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ n
frankness franchise

frantic adj
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush frénétique paniqué éperdu

frantically adv
in a frantic manner frénétiquement éperdument

franticly adv
in a frantic manner frénétiquement éperdument

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
of brothers fraternel

fraternally adv
in a fraternal manner fraternellement

fraternity n
group of people associated for a common purpose fraternité

fraternization n
act of fraternizing fraternisation

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
to associate as friends with an enemy fraterniser
to associate with others in a brotherly manner fraterniser

fratricidal adj
of or pertaining to fratricide fratricide

fratricide n
killing of one's sibling fratricide
person who commits this crime fratricide

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
an act of deception fraude
one who performs fraud imposteur charlatan

fraudster n
a person who practices fraud fraudeur

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
condition of being fraudulent fraude

fraudulent /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ adj
dishonest; based on fraud or deception frauduleux
false; phony frauduleux

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
charged or accompanied with chargé plein rempli
distressed stressant tendu
laden chargé

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
Affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee bagarre combat

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
to cause exhaustion to a person's mental strength user
to unravel effilocher

frazil n
a collection of stray ice crystals that form in fast-moving water frazil

freak /fɹiːk/ n
nonconformist, especially in appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices original
oddball, especially in physiology anormal monstre phénomène
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something mordu fana fanatique fou
person whose physique has grown far beyond the normal limits of muscular development déforme
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind caprice

freak out v
react with anger or fear flipper paniquer s'affoler disjoncter
scare someone [[faire]] [[flipper]] [[faire]] [[paniquer]]

freak show n
freak show freak show

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
small pigmentation spot on the skin tache de rousseur

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
Stictonetta naevosa stictonette tachetée

free /fɹiː/ adj
not imprisoned libre gratuit
unconstrained libre gratuit
without obligations libre gratuit
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement libre gratuit
not in use libre disponible
unobstructed libre
without sans

free /fɹiː/ adv
without needing to pay gratuitement gratis gratos

free /fɹiː/ v
make free libérer affranchir dégager

free as a bird adj
completely free libre comme l'air

free climbing n
rock climbing without aid escalade libre

free kick n
kick played without interference of opposition coup franc

free market n
type of market marché libre

free morpheme n
type of morpheme morphème libre

free of charge adj
not requiring any payment - adjective gratuit gratis

free port n
port with relaxed customs port franc

free radical n
molecule, ion, or atom with an unpaired electron radical libre

free rein n
the absence of constraints le champ libre

free runner n
a person who participates in free running traceur

free running n
activity of combining parkour with gymnastics parkour

free software n
software that can be freely copied and modified logiciel libre

free speech /fɹiː.spiːtʃ/ n
right to express an opinion in public liberté d'expression

free state n
political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state état libre

free time n
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work loisir temps libre

free trade n
trade free from government interference libre-échange

free trade area n
region of unrestricted trade zone de libre-échange

free variable n
variable that is not bound to a storage location variable libre

free verse n
poetic form vers libre

free will n
ability to choose one's actions libre arbitre

free world n
collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states monde libre

free-diver n
apnéiste

free-diving n
any of various aquatic disciplines apnée

free-for-all /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/ /ˈfɹiːfɚɔːl/ n
chaos chacun pour soi pagaille

freebie /ˈfɹiːbi/ n
something which is free bonus

freedom /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
not being imprisoned or enslaved liberté
The lack of a specific constraint liberté

freedom fighter n
fighter [[combattant]] de la [[liberté]] [[combattante]] de la [[liberté]]

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəməvəˈsɛmbli/ n
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble liberté de réunion

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves liberté contractuelle

freedom of expression n
right to express an opinion in public liberté d'expression

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
the right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state liberté de circulation

freedom of panorama n
provision in copyright law liberté de panorama

freedom of religion /fɹiː.dəm.əv.ɹɪ.lɪ.dʒən/ n
the right to hold any religious beliefs liberté de religion

freedom of the press /fɹiː.dəm.əv.θə.pɹɛs/ n
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions liberté de la presse

freedom to roam n
right to access public or privately owned land droit d'accès à la nature

freefall n
being affected only by gravity chute libre
falling through atmosphere without additional drag devices chute libre

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ adj
Of, or relating to a freelance indépendant à la pige

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ n
A medieval mercenary mercenaire
Someone who sells his services to employers without a long-term contract freelance pigiste

freelancer n
who freelances travailleur indépendant

freeloader /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately resquilleur resquilleuse

freely /ˈfɹili/ adv
in a free manner librement

freemasonry n
fellowship and sympathy franc-maçonnerie

freemium n
freemium

freesia /ˈfɹi.ʒə/ n
plant freesia

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ n
front crawl nage libre
swimming event nage libre

freethinker n
person who has formed their opinions using reason and rational enquiry libre-penseur

freeware n
free of charge software graticiel gratuiciel

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
road designed for safe high-speed motoring autoroute

freewheelingly adv
in a freewheeling manner en roue libre

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
become solid due to low temperature geler glacer congeler
drop below zero geler congeler
lower something's temperature to freezing point congeler
become motionless congeler

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
stand-alone appliance congélateur congélo

freezer burn n
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long brûlure de congélation

freezing cold n
extreme and unpleasant cold froid de canard

freezing point n
temperature point de congélation

freezing rain n
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground pluie verglaçante

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
goods fret cargaison chargement
transport of goods fret
payment for transportation fret

french fries n
deep fried strips of potato frites pommes allumettes pommes frites

frenectomy n
frénectomie

frenemy /fɹɛ.nɪ.mi/ n
enemy pretending to be a friend ennami
fair-weather friend who is also a rival meilleur ennemi

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied frénétique

frenzy n
state of wild activity or panic frénésie

freon n
non-flammable refrigerant fréon

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
number of occurrences divided by time fréquence
rate of occurrence of anything fréquence
property of occurring often rather than infrequently fréquence

frequency modulation n
use of a modulating wave modulation de fréquence

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
done or occurring often fréquent fréquente

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ v
to visit often fréquenter hanter

frequentative n
subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action fréquentatif

frequentative aspect n
grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect fréquentatif

frequentist n
advocate of frequency probability fréquenciste fréquentiste

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
at frequent intervals fréquemment

frequently asked questions n
online document foire aux questions

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
painting made using this technique fresque
technique fresque

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
new or clean nouveau nouveaux nouvel nouvelle nouvelles
of produce, not from storage frais fraîche
refreshing or cool frais fraîche rafraichissant rafraichissante
without salt douce doux
rude or inappropriate frais fraîche

fresh air n
clean air from outside air frais

fresh water n
water with little salt eau douce

freshers' week n
The week before the academic aspect semaine d'intégration

freshly /ˈfɹɛʃli/ adv
recently fraîchement
rude manner froidement

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution bizut bizuth bleu bleue

freshness n
freshness fraîcheur

freshwater adj
living in fresh water dulcicole dulçaquicole
unskilled as seaman marin d'eau douce

fret /fɹɛt/ n
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument frette touchette

fret /fɹɛt/ v
to be anxious, to worry s'inquiéter se tracasser
to chafe or irritate; to worry inquiéter ronger tracasser
to consume, devour consumer dévorer manger
to gnaw, consume, eat away consumer manger ronger
to cut through with a fretsaw ajourer

fretful /ˈfɹetfəl/ adj
irritable irritable
restless agité fébrile

fretty adj
covered with a lattice-like pattern fretté

friability n
quality of being friable friabilité

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ adj
easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder friable cassant
loose and large-grained in consistency friable lâche

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ n
member of certain Christian orders frère

fricassee /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ n
meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy fricassée

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity fricatif

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
consonant fricative

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
The rubbing of one object or surface against another friction frottement
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact friction frottement
conflict désaccord friction

fridge magnet n
decoration aimantin

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
broken as a result of heat or electricity grillé
cooked by frying frit

fried egg n
egg that has been shallow fried œuf au plat œuf sur le plat œuf miroir

fried rice n
form of rice riz cantonais

friend /fɹɛnd/ n
boyfriend or girlfriend copain copine petit ami petite amie
person whose company one enjoys ami copain amie copine

friend /fɹɛnd/ v
to add as a friend se lier d'amitié

friend with benefits n
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship plan cul

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
situation friend zone

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ v
to classify as a friend with no possibility of a romantic relationship friendzoner

friendliness n
the quality of being friendly cordialité gentilesse

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
characteristic of friendliness amical gentil aimable amicale gentille
approachable, warm amical gentil aimable amicale gentille
pertaining to friendlies in the conflict sense allié alliée

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adv
in a friendly manner aimablement amicalement gentiment

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ n
someone of the same side ami

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
fire from allied or friendly forces feu ami tir ami tir fratricide

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
participants in a two-way friendship amis

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
(uncountable) condition of being friends amitié
(countable) friendly relationship amitié

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
kind of coarse cloth frise bure
architecture: space between architrave and cornice frise
sculptured or richly ornamented band frise

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
A 19th c. type of warship frégate
A modern type of warship frégate
An obsolete type of sailing warship frégate

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
bird of the family Fregatidae frégate

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ n
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger effroi épouvante

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
to disturb with fear effrayer redouter terrifier

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adj
afraid, suffering from fear apeuré effrayé

frightening adj
scary effrayant

frightful /ˈfɹaɪtfəl/ adj
full of fright effrayant

frigid /ˈfɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
very cold frigide

frill /fɹɪl/ n
pleated material used as decoration frou-frou ruche

frilly /ˈfɹɪli/ adj
having frills crêpé frisé

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
outside the mainstream marginal

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
decorative border frange
part of the hair frange
light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light [[frange]] (d'interférence)
members of a social group holding unorthodox views radicaux
non-mainstream theatre théâtre alternatif avant-garde
peripheral part périphérie
the periphery of a city périphérie

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ v
to decorate with fringe franger

friseur n
a hairdresser friseur

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
to search somebody by feeling their clothes fouiller

friskily adv
in a frisky manner folâtrement

fritillary n
plant of genus Fritillaria fritillaire

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ n
dish made by deep-frying beignet

frivolity n
frivolous act frivolité
state of being frivolous frivolité

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
of little weight or importance; not worth notice bagatelle bricole
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner frivole

frizzy /ˈfɹɪzi/ adj
formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls crépu

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
clerical garment froc soutane

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
amphibian grenouille
end of a string instrument’s bow hausse
organ in a horse’s foot fourchette
part of a railway cœur

frog legs n
hind legs of frog as food cuisses de grenouilles

froggery n
frog enclosure grenouillère

frogman n
diver homme-grenouille

frogmouth n
bird of the family Podargidae podarge

frogspawn n
frogs' eggs œufs de grenouille

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
behave playfully and uninhibitedly fôlatrer

frolicsome adj
given to frolicking badin espiègle folâtre

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at de
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of de
with the source or provenance of or at de dans sur

from A to Z
comprehensively de A à Z depuis A jusqu'à Z

from now on adv
from now, indefinitely dorénavant désormais à partir de maintenant

from scratch
from the beginning de zéro à partir de zéro

from soup to nuts
from beginning to end de A à Z

from the bottom of one's heart
in earnest, with one's full feelings de tout cœur du fond du cœur

from the ground up adv
from the beginning de zéro

from time to time adv
occasionally de temps en temps

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
leaf of a fern fronde

front /fɹʌnt/ n
facing side devant avant
main entrance side façade
public face of covert organisation façade
meteorology: interface between airmasses front
military: area or line of conflict front

front /fɹʌnt/ v
to lead or be the spokesperson of a group porte-parole

front door n
main entrance porte d'entrée

front end n
(computing) that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user front-end frontal

front line n
military boundary between opposing positions front ligne de front

front page n
initially visible page of a publication première de couv' première de couverture une

front vowel n
Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth voyelle antérieure

front-page adj
deserve to be put on the front page fracassant retentissant

frontage road n
smaller road alongside a main one route latérale

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ adj
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone frontal

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ n
Bone frontal
Drapery frontal

frontal bone n
bone of the forehead os frontal

frontflip n
act of rotating salto avant

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region frontière

frontispiece /ˈfrʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
publishing: illustration frontispice

frosh n
first year student bleu

frosh v
to initiate academic freshmen baptiser bizuter

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
cold weather that would cause frost gel
cover of minute ice crystals givre

frostbite n
the freezing of some part of the body gelure

frosting /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ n
a sugary coating for cakes and other baked goods glaçage

frosty adj
cold, chilly froid gelé givré glacial
having an aloof or inhospitable manner froid glacial
having frost on it gelé givré

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
foam mousse écume

frothy adj
foamy or churned mousseux

frotteurism /fɹɒˈtəːɹɪzm/ /fʁoˈtəː(ʁ)izm/ n
paraphilia frotteurisme

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
facial expression froncement

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
to have a frown on one's face froncer les sourcils

frown upon v
facial expression désapprouver ne pas voir d’un très bon œil réprouver

frowst /fɹaʊst/ n
stuffiness; stifling warmth in a room mofette touffeur

frowst /fɹaʊst/ v
to enjoy a warm, stuffy room s'enfermer se calfeutrer se cloîtrer

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
in the state of that which freezes congelé gelé

fructify v
to bear fruit fructifier

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊs/ n
monosaccharide ketose sugar fructose

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty frugal

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ n
quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift frugalité

frugivore /ˈfɹuːdʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
animal that eats mostly fruit frugivore

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man pédé
part of plant fruit
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort fruit
food fruit
figuratively: child of a marriage fruit

fruit dove n
dove in the genus Ptilinopus ptilope

fruit fly n
Drosophilidae drosophile mouche des fruits
Tephritidae mouche des fruits

fruit juice n
juice of fruit jus de fruit jus de fruits

fruit salad n
salad made of fruit salade de fruits

fruit tree n
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis arbre fruitier

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ n
cake cake

fruitful adj
productive, yielding benefits fructueux

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
enjoyment derived from a possession jouissance
condition of bearing fruit fructification

fruitless adj
useless; unproductive vain

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ adj
dowdy, unfashionable démodé

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/ v
to disappoint or defeat frustrer

frustrating /fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ adj
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty frustrant

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
act of frustrating frustration
feeling of annoyance frustration

frustum n
truncated cone or pyramid tronc

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
fried potato frite
young fish frai

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil frire
informal: be executed by the electric chair frire
suffer because of too much heat griller
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil faire frire frire

frying pan n
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food poêle à frire poêle

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
colour fuchsia
plant fuchsia

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
fuck! merde putain

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
an act of sexual intercourse baise baisage
highly contemptible person connard connasse
sexual partner baise baiseuse

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
to break or destroy niquer bousiller défoncer
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar baiser niquer foutre fourrer enculer enconner
to insert an object into a specified body part enculer
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation foutre

fuck all pronoun
nothing at all or very little que dalle

fuck around v
to fool around; joking, bugging flemmarder glander

fuck buddy n
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment copain de baise copine de baise

fuck like rabbits v
have copious amounts of sex baiser comme des lapins

fuck me interjection
a vulgar expression of dismay at undesired events happening to oneself putain

fuck off interjection
expression of disagreement or disbelief va chier va te faire foutre
go away! fous le camp va niquer ta mère va niquer ta reum

fuck off v
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself [[aller]] [[crever]] [[aller]] [[en]] [[enfer]] [[aller]] [[se]] [[faire]] [[foutre]] aller se faire cuire un œuf aller se faire enculer aller se faire mettre

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
to injure or damage bousiller niquer péter

fuck you n
fuck you va te faire foutre !

fuck your mother interjection
fuck your mother - translation entry nique ta mère

fuckability /ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪti/ n
being desirable for sexual relations baisabilité

fuckable adj
sexually attractive baisable

fucked /fʌkt/ adj
broken foutu

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adj
damaged foutu
drunk bourré pété

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who fucks baiseur

fuckhead /ˈfʌkˌhɛd/ n
stupid person enculé enfoiré

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
as an intensifier putain de câlisse de ostie de
offensive or worthless putain de foutu foutue maudit maudite sale

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
an intensifier putain de

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
an act of sexual intercourse baise

fucking hell interjection
an exclamation of great surprise (vulgar) putain de merde

fucktard n
an extraordinarily stupid person attardé connard enfoiré

fuckwit n
a very stupid person con conne

fudge /fʌdʒ/ interjection
euphemism for "fuck!" tabarnouche

fudge /fʌdʒ/ n
a very sweet confection caramel

fudge /fʌdʒ/ v
To try to avoid giving a direct answer éviter

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
substance consumed to provide energy carburant combustible

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] v
to exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater alimenter attiser

fuel tank n
a container of fuel réservoir à carburant

fugitive adj
elusive or difficult to retain fuyant
transient, fleeting or ephemeral éphémère

fugitive n
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something fugitif fugitive

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
piece of music fugue

fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
to carry out combler satisfaire

fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
state of being fulfilled satisfaction

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
being fulfilled satisfaction

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/ adj
pertaining to or resembling soot fuligineuse fuligineux

full /fʊl/ adj
complete complet
containing the maximum possible amount plein rempli
satisfied, in relation to eating rassasier repaitre
total, entire entier total

full employment n
a policy goal state in which all those wanting employment at the prevailing wages can find it plein-emploi

full house n
three of a kind and a pair full

full moon n
phase of moon when in opposition to sun pleine lune
the moon when in opposition to sun pleine lune

full name n
full name of a person nom complet

full screen adj
occupying all the available displayable surface plein écran

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
And nothing less point point final un point c'est tout

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
The punctuation mark “.” point

full time n
full number of hours usually worked in a day or week à plein temps

full up adj
filled to satiety plein

full-bodied adj
having a rich flavor corsé

full-fledged adj
having full qualification, credentials or preparation à part entière

full-scale adj
thorough complet général total à grande échelle

full-size adj
Being the same size as the original grandeur nature échelle grandeur
Being the standard size for its type grand-format

full-time adj
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity plein temps à temps plein

full-time adv
Spending a full amount of time à plein temps à temps plein

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
person foulon tailleur
groove gouttière
tool gouttière

fullerene n
any of a class of allotropes of carbon having hollow molecules fullerène

fullwidth adj
occupying two columns on a traditional text display pleine chasse

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
in a full manner complètement entièrement
to a full extent complètement entièrement

fullz n
compilation of information fullz

fulminant adj
coming on quickly and destructively foudroyant

fulminate /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ n
Any salt or ester of fulminic acid fulminate

fumarole n
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases fumerolle

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
To grope awkwardly in trying to find something tâtonner
To idly touch or nervously handle tripoter

fume /fjuːm/ v
to feel or express great anger fulminer

fume hood n
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken hotte

fumigate v
disinfect fumiger

fumitory n
plant fumeterre

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
enjoyable, amusing amusant

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
enjoyment or amusement amusement

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ v
to tease, kid, poke fun amuser

funambulate /fjʊˈnæmbjʊleɪt/ v
tightrope-walk funambuler

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
what something does or is used for fonction
computing: routine that returns a result fonction
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs fonction
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part fonction
professional or official position fonction
relation where one thing is dependent on another fonction
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound fonction
official or social occasion fonction

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
to carry on a function fonctionner marcher

function word n
function word mot-outil

functional adj
such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure fonctionnel
useful, serving a purpose fonctionnel
in good working order fonctionnel

functional analysis n
branch of mathematics analyse fonctionnelle

functionality n
ability fonctionnalité

functionary n
a person employed as an official in a bureaucracy fonctionnaire

functioning n
manner by which something functions fonctionnement
action of the verb function fonctionnement

functor n
mathematics (category theory): category mapping foncteur
object-oriented programming: function object foncteur

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
sum or source of money fonds

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
to pay for financer

fundamental adj
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation fondamental

fundamental n
a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article fondement

fundamental interaction n
basic forces that act between elementary particles interaction fondamentale interaction élémentaire

fundamentalism n
religion fondamentalisme

fundamentalist n
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts fondamentaliste

fundamentally adv
to the very core of the matter foncièrement fondamentalement

funded /ˈfʌndɪd/ adj
having financial support financé

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
money provided as funds financement

fundraiser n
event undertaken to get money collecte de fonds

fundraising n
raising money collecte de fonds

funds /fʌndz/ n
financial resources fond

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəl/ n
ceremony to honour a deceased person funérailles obsèques

funeral home n
mortuary chambre funéraire funérarium

funeral march n
slow march often played at funerals marche funèbre

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
relating to a funeral funéraire

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪəl/ adj
relating to a funeral funèbre funéraire

fungibility n
property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution fongibilité

fungible /ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.b(ə)l/ adj
able to be substituted for something of equal value fongible

fungicide /ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ n
substance used to kill fungus fongicide

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
any member of the kingdom Fungi fongus

funicular n
rail transit system funiculaire

funk /fʌŋk/ n
genre of popular music funk

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
utensil used to guide poured liquids entonnoir

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ v
to direct (money or resources). faire circuler des resources ou de l'argent
to proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel canaliser
to use a funnel utiliser un entonnoir

funny /ˈfʌni/ adj
amusing; comical amusant drôle marrant rigolo
strange; unusual bizarre marrant étrange

funny /ˈfʌni/ n
joke blague

funny bone n
nerve petit juif

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ [fɜ̝ː] n
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick fourrure
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing fourrure

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ [fɜ̝ː] v
to cover with fur fourrer

fur burger n
slang: hairy vulva tarte aux poils

fur coat n
coat made of animal fur manteau de fourrure

fur seal n
marine mammal otarie à fourrure ours de mer

furan n
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds furane

furanic adj
furanique

furcate /ˈfəː.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ adj
forked, branched bifurqué

furcate /ˈfəː.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ v
to fork or branch out bifurquer se diviser

furcula n
lunette

furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
transported with passion or fury furieux
rushing with impetuosity furieux

furious fifties n
area of the earth between 50 and 60 degrees south cinquantièmes hurlants

furiously /ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ adv
in a furious manner; angrily furieusement

furl /fɝl/ v
to lower, roll up and secure something ferler

furlong n
unit of length furlong sillon stade

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
leave of absence congé

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc four

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
to provide with furniture or other equipment meubler garnir
to supply fournir livrer

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
supplied with furniture meublé

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
large movable items meuble mobilier

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ n
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur fourreur pelletier

furring n
A strip of material used to prepare a wall for plastering tasseau

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face ride sillon
trench cut in the soil sillon rigole

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
to cut a groove sillonner
to pull one's brows together froncer

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
covered with fur poilu velu

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
animal character with human characteristics furry

fursona n
animal character representing oneself fursona

fursuit n
animal outfit in the furry subculture fursuit

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ adv
comparative of far plus loin

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information en outre en plus de plus au reste au surplus d'autre part

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɜːɾɪv] [ˈfɝ.ɾɪv] adj
stealthy furtif subreptice

furtively /ˈfɜːtɪvli/ adv
in a furtive manner furtivement subrepticement

furze /fɜː(ɹ)z/ n
Ulex europaeus, an evergreen shrub ajoncs

fuse /fjuːz/ n
cord cordeau mèche
device igniting charge détonateur
device preventing overloading of a circuit fusible plomb

fuse /fjuːz/ v
intransitive: to melt together fusionner
transitive: to melt together fondre

fuselage /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
main body of aerospace vehicle fuselage

fusiform adj
spindle-shaped fusiforme

fusil n
heraldic feature fusée
weapon fusil

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
merging of elements into a union fusion
nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine fusion
lipid bilayers merging their hydrophobic core fusion
result of the hybridation of two genes fusion
act of melting something by heating it fusion

fuss /fʌs/ n
a complaint or noise histoires
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something foin

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌdʒɪt/ n
One who complains a lot, especially about unimportant matters anxieuse anxieux difficile tatillon tatillonne

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
particular about details pointilleux

fustanella n
clothing fustanelle

fustian n
a kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff futaine

fustigate v
harshly criticize someone fustiger
hit someone with a club fustiger bastonner

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪ.əl/ adj
incapable of producing results futile

futility n
quality of being futile futilité

futon /ˈfutɑn/ /ˈfuːtɒn/ n
thin mattress placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame futon

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ adj
having to do with or occurring in the future futur

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
the time ahead futur avenir
something that will happen in moments yet to come futur avenir

future participle n
part of speech participe futur

future tense n
time form of a verb futur futur simple

futures contract n
contract traded on a futures exchange contrat à terme

futurism n
art movement futurisme

futurist adj
in the style of futurism futuriste

futurist n
adherent to the principles of futurism futuriste

futuristic adj
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future futuriste

futurologist n
person futurologue

futurology n
scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society futurologie

fuzz /fʌz/ n
frizzy mass duvet

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adj
not clear; unfocused flou
vague or imprecise flou confus

fuzzy logic n
logic based on the notion of fuzzy set logique floue

fuzzy set n
set ensemble flou

fynbos n
fynbos finbos fynbos

gab /ɡæb/ n
Idle chatter bagou

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
triangular area of wall gâble

gac n
Momordica cochinchinensis gac

gadfly n
one who upsets the status quo empêcheur de tourner en rond

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ n
any device or machine gadget

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
chemical element gadolinium

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
a foolish error, especially one made in public gaffe faux pas

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ n
chief lighting technician éclairagiste
foreman contre-maître

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
convulsion haut-le-coeur
device to restrain speech bâillon

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
To experience the vomiting reflex haut-le-cœur
To restrain someone's speech bâillonner

gaga adj
crazy gaga neuneu zinzin
senile gaga neuneu zinzin
infatuated gaga

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
act of gaining gain
what one gains (profit) gain

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
acquire gagner

gain ground v
gagner du terrain

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
to contradict something said contredire

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
horse's way of moving allure
manner of walking démarche

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
covering for the ankle and instep guêtre

gala /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ n
pomp, show or festivity fête gala

galactagogic adj
galactagogue

galactagogue /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ n
substance that induces lactation galactagogue

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
(figuratively) enormous astronomique colossal monumental phénoménal titanesque
(medicine) pertaining to milk or the secretion of milk galactique lactique
relating to a/the galaxy galactique

galactically adv
with regard to galaxies galactique

galactomannan n
any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums galactomannane

galactorrhea n
lactation unassociated with childbirth galactorrhée

galactose n
the monosaccharide galactose

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
any of several plants of the ginger family galangue

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc galaxie

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish galéphobie

galette /ɡəˈlɛt/ n
a type of flat, round cake galette

galimatias /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
gobbledygook galimatias

gall /ɡɔːl/ n
impudence or brazenness culot effronterie toupet
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants galle

gall bladder n
pear-shaped organ that stores bile vésicule biliaire

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ adj
brave, valiant brave

gallantry n
chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women galanterie
courage courage

gallate n
salt or ester of gallic acid gallate

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
large sailing ship galion

gallerist n
the owner or operator of an art gallery galeriste

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium balcon galerie
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art galerie
roofed promenade along the wall of a building galerie
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art galerie

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft cambuse
ship propelled primarily by oars galère galée

galley slave n
slave in a galley forçat galérien

gallic acid n
acid found in galls, etc acide gallique

gallicize v
to make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style faire français franciser
to translate into French franciser traduire en français

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
Any absurd medley galimafrée
Hash of various kinds of meats galimafrée

gallium /ˈɡælɪəm/ n
id=Q861|chemical element gallium

gallium arsenide n
binary compound of gallium and arsenic, GaAs arséniure de gallium

gallon /ˈɡælən/ n
a unit of volume used for liquids gallon

gallop n
fastest gait of a horse galop

gallop v
to ride at a galloping pace galoper

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging gibet potence

gallows bird n
person who deserves to be hanged gibier de potence

gallows humor n
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation rire jaune humeur de potence humour de gibet

gallstone n
small, hard object, that sometimes forms in the gallbladder calcul biliaire

galoisian adj
galoisien

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
in abundance en abondance pléthore

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow claque galoche

galoshe n
overshoe worn in wet weather Claque

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric galvanique

galvanically adv
in galvanic manner galvaniquement

galvanism /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ n
chemical generation of electricity galvanisme
therapeutic use of electricity galvanisme

galvanization n
the process of galvanizing galvanisation

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means galvaniser
to coat with rust-resistant zinc galvaniser
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity galvaniser

galvanocautery n
cautery by means of a knife or needle heated by a galvanic current galvanocautère galvanocautérisation

galvanometer n
device to detect electric current galvanomètre

galvanometry n
design and use of galvanometers galvanométrie

galvanoplastic adj
pertaining to galvanoplasty galvanoplastique

galvanoplasty n
process of galvanizing galvanoplastie

gambist n
someone who plays the gamba violiste

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
Chess move gambit
Ploy stratagème

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
a risk undertaken with a potential gain jeu de hasard pari

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome parier

gambler n
one who plays at a game of chance parieur joueur

gambling n
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance jeu de hasard pari

gamboge /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
resin gomme-gutte

gambol /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
instance gambade

gambol /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
to move about playfully gambader

gambrel n
roof toit à deux pentes

game /ɡeɪm/ n
particular instance of playing a game; match jeu partie
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime jeu
wild animals hunted for food gibier

game of chance n
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables jeu de hasard

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
message fin de jeu game over jeu terminé partie terminée

game theory n
mathematical study of strategic situations théorie des jeux

game, set, match phraseologicalUnit
tennis jeu, set et match

gameboard /ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd/ /ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd/ n
portable surface on which a game is played tablier

gamebook n
livre dont vous êtes le héros livre-jeu

gamekeeper n
person employed to maintain the game garde-chasse

gamepad /ˈɡeɪm.pæd/ n
a type of game controller manette manette de jeu

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ n
a player's gaming experience gameplay jouabilité

gamer /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
person who plays video games jeu vidéo joueur

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
reproductive cell gamète

gametophyte n
plant which produces gametes gamétophyte

gamification n
use of gameplay ludification

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet gamma

gamma ray n
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation rayon gamma

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ n
all the notes in the musical scale gamme
complete range gamme palette
all the colours available to a device gamme palette

ganache /ɡəˈnɑːʃ/ n
ganache

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
a male goose jars

gang /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ n
a company of persons bande gang
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection bande

gang rape n
rape by a number of people viol en réunion viol collectif

ganglial adj
pertaining to a ganglion ganglionnaire

ganglion /ˈɡæŋɡli.ən/ n
cluster of interconnecting nerve cells outside the brain ganglion

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ adj
tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness dégingandé

gangplank n
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside passerelle d'embarquement

gangrene /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹiːn/ n
the necrosis or rotting of flesh gangrène

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
street gang member gangster bandit

gangue /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ n
earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore gangue

gangway interjection
make way dégagez le passage laissez passer écartez-vous

gangway n
clear path through a crowd passage
temporary bridge passage
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway passage
nautical: passage on upper deck passavant
nautical: passage through the side of a ship passerelle
passageway passage passerelle

gannet /ˈɡanɪt/ n
sea bird fou

gantry n
framework of steel bars bridging over something portique

gap /ɡæp/ n
mountain pass col
opening allowing passage or entrance trouée
opening made by breaking or parting brèche écart
vacant space or time solution de continuité

gap /ɡæp/ v
to breach trouer
to notch entailler

gap year n
yearlong break from study année sabbatique

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
to open the mouth wide bayer béer

gaping /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/ adj
Wide open béant

garage /ɡəˈɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc. garage
place where cars are serviced and repaired garage

garage sale n
a sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage brocante vente de garage vide-grenier

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
wheat sheaf gerbe

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
waste material déchet ordures

garbage bag n
plastic bag for the disposal of household waste sac poubelle sac à ordures

garbage can n
waste receptacle poubelle

garbage collect v
to reclaim resources no longer in use ramasser les miettes

garbage collection n
programming ramasse-miettes

garbage collector n
program glaneur de cellules ramasse-miettes récupérateur de mémoire
worker éboueur

garbage disposal n
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste broyeur d'évier

garbage truck n
waste collection vehicle benne à ordures ménagères camion poubelle

garble v
to mutilate; to pervert brouiller déformer

garboard n
the board on a boat which attaches to the keel running fore and aft along the bottom gabord

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
gardens with public access jardin public parc jardin
piece of land outside with flowers and plants jardin
grounds at the front or back of a house jardin

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ v
grow plants jardiner

garden balsam n
Impatiens balsamina balsamine

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
the leafy plant cresson alénois

garden dormouse n
rodent lérot

garden gnome n
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament nain de jardin

gardener n
one who gardens jardinier jardinière

gardenia n
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia gardénia

gardening n
the care of a garden jardinage

garfish n
fish of family Belonidae orphie

garganey n
duck sarcelle d'été

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.tʃu.ən/ adj
huge gargantuesque
of the giant Gargantua or his appetite gargantuesque

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ n
liquid gargarisme

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
to clean one's mouth gargariser
to use a liquid for purposes of gargling faire des gargarismes gargariser

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
carved grotesque figure on a spout gargouille
decorative figure on a building gargouille

gargoylishness /ˈɡɑːɹɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/ n
gargouillesquité

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste criard

garland n
wreath of flowers guirlande

garlic /ˈɡɑɹɫɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
plant ail

garlic bread n
bread topped with garlic pain à l'ail

garlic press n
ustensil presse-ail

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ adj
tasting or smelling of garlic alliacé

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
single item of clothing vêtement

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
granary grenier

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ v
to reap grain, gather it up, and store it in a granary engranger

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
mineral grenat
colour grenat

garnierite n
garniérite

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ n
something added for embellishment garniture
something set round or upon a dish garniture

garniture n
something that garnishes garniture

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house galetas

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
post garnison

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
band around leg jarretière jarretelle

garum n
sauce garum

gas /ɡæs/ n
(baseball) fastball boulet boulet de canon missile
(slang) entertaining event or person marrant
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter gaz
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound gaz
(US) gas in digestion gaz
(countable) hob on a gas cooker gaz
(uncountable) flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture gaz
fuel essence

gas chamber n
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas chambre à gaz

gas cylinder n
cylindrical vessel bonbonne de gaz

gas giant n
large planet of gas géante gazeuse

gas mark n
thermostat

gas mask n
a covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poisonous gas masque anti-gaz

gas pipeline n
a gas pipeline gazoduc

gas pump n
device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline pompe à essence

gas station n
a place which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car station-service essencerie poste d'essence

gas tank n
fuel tank réservoir réservoir à essence

gas turbine n
gas turbine turbine à gaz de combustion

gaseous /ˈɡæʃəs/ adj
relating to, or existing as, gas gazeux
of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy gazeux

gash /ɡæʃ/ n
deep cut entaille

gasholder n
gazomètre

gasifier n
apparatus used to perform gasification gazéificateur

gasify v
to convert into gas gazéifier

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
mechanical seal joint

gaslight n
lamp that burns gas bec de gaz

gasman n
worker for a company that supplies gas gazier

gasoline /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
motor fuel essence gas

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
A short, sudden intake of breath halètement

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
to breathe laboriously or convulsively haleter ahaner
to draw in the breath suddenly retenir son souffle

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
of a beverage, containing gas gazeux

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
Of or relating to the stomach gastrique

gastric acid n
acidic secretion of the stomach acide gastrique suc gastrique

gastritis n
inflammation of the lining of the stomach gastrite

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ prefix
meaning food gastro-
meaning stomach gastro-

gastrocnemious adj
gastrocnémien

gastroduodenal adj
relating to the stomach and duodenum gastroduodénal

gastroenteritis n
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine gastro-entérite

gastroenterology n
the study of the digestive system gastro-entérologie

gastroesophageal reflux n
medical condition reflux

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines gastrointestinal

gastronomic adj
of or pertaining to gastronomy gastronomique

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
study of the relationship between food and culture gastronomie

gastropod n
member of a class of molluscs gastéropode

gastroptosis n
An abnormal downward displacement of the stomach ptose de l'estomac

gastroschisis n
laparoschisis

gastroscopy n
examination of esophagus, stomach and dodenum gastroscopie

gastrulate v
gastruler

gastrulation n
the stage of embryo development gastrulation

gasworker n
someone who works in a gasworks gazier gazière

gasworks n
factory usine à gaz

gat /ɡæt/ n
Any type of gun flingue

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor grille
computing: logical pathway porte logique
door-like structure outside porte portail
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall porte
in an air terminal porte

gateau n
rich, iced cake gâteau

gatecrash /ˈɡeɪtkraʃ/ n
to go to a social event without being invited, or having paid incruster

gatecrasher n
a person who gatecrashes incruste pique-assiette resquilleur resquilleuse

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪtkiːpə/ n
A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate gardien

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
computer network access point gateway passerelle
entrance porte passerelle

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
to bring parts of a whole closer ramasser
to bring together; to collect rassembler ramasser recueillir
to infer or conclude déduire
—to congregate rassembler assembler

gatherer n
person who gathers things cueilleur glaneur ramasseur ramasseuse

gathering /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/ n
bookbinding: group of sheets cahier
get-together, social function rassemblement rencontre réunion
group of people or things rassemblement assemblée groupe

gauche /ɡaʊʃ/ /ɡoʊʃ/ /ɡəʊʃ/ adj
awkward, bumbling gauche

gaucho /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/ n
South American cowboy gaucho

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
very showy or ornamented criard kitsch surfait voyant vulgaire

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard gabarit
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge étalon
distance between the rails of a railway écartement

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
measure mesurer
to appraise the character of estimer jauger

gauge boson n
particle boson de jauge

gaugino n
particles gaugino

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ n
an official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany gauleiter

gaultherin n
gaulthérine

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
haggard, drawn and emaciated émacié
lean, angular and bony maigre osseux anguleux

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
protective armor for the hands gantelet

gaur /ɡaʊə/ /ɡaʊəɹ/ n
Bos gaurus gaur

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing gaze
thin fabric with open weave gaze

gavage n
feeding by means of a tube passed into the stomach gavage
process of force-feeding a goose gavage

gavial n
crocodilian of genus Gavialis gavial gavial du Gange

gaw /ɡɔː/ interjection
expressing disbelief nom d'un chien parbleu sacrebleu

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
gay gai homo
typical of homosexual appearance gay gai homo
festive, bright, colorful gai
happy, joyful and lively gai gaie

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
gay homo gai

gay bar n
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people bar gay

gay marriage n
marriage between two people of the same sex mariage homosexuel mariage gay

gay pride n
a feeling of pride in one's homosexuality Fierté Gaie Gay Pride

gay rights n
gay rights [[droit]]s [[des]] [[homosexuel]]s

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑɹ/ n
ability to detect if a person is gay gaydar

gaze /ɡeɪz/ v
To stare intently or earnestly fixer

gazebo n
roofed structure gazébo

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
antelope gazelle

gazetteer n
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia gazetier index géographique

gazpacho n
cold soup of Spanish origin gaspacho

gcd n
initialism for greatest common divisor PGCD PGDC

gean /ɡiːn/ n
wild cherry tree guigne

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
a wheel with grooves engrenage roue dentée
equipment or paraphernalia panoplie
motor car transmission vitesse
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears vitesse

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio passer ses vitesses

gear lever n
lever used to change gears levier de vitesses

gear wheel n
wheel with a toothed rim roue dentée

gearbox n
train of gears boite de vitesse boîte de vitesses

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
lizard of the family Gekkonidae gecko

gee /dʒiː/ n
name of the letter G, g gé

geek /ɡiːk/ n
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers geek
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby geek

geeky /ˈɡiːki/ adj
like a geek technoïde

geez /dʒiːz/ interjection
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration Dieu Sainte Vierge bon sang ciel mon Dieu

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
informal: old person, especially male vieillard
male person gars mec bougre

gegenschein n
gegenschein lueur anti-solaire

geisha n
a Japanese entertainer geisha

gel /dʒɛl/ n
suspension of solid in liquid gel
any gel for a particular cosmetic use gel

gel pen n
pen stylo gel stylo roller

gelada n
primate gélada

gelatin /ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ n
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen gélatine

gelatinous adj
jelly-like gélatineux

gelato /dʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ n
Italian-style ice cream gelato glace à l'italienne

gelbstoff /ˈɡɛlpʃtɔf/ n
optically measurable component of dissolved organic matter in water coloration des matières organiques dissoutes dans l'eau

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
castrated male horse hongre

gelid /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
very cold; icy froid glacial glacé

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
precious or highly valued thing or person merle blanc oiseau rare
precious stone pierre précieuse joyau

geminal diamine n
an aminal diamine géminé

geminate /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ adj
phonology géminé

geminate /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ n
doubled sound géminée

gemination /ˌdʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
phonetical phenomenon gémination

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
a gem pierre précieuse joyau

genal adj
of or relating to the cheeks génal

gendarme /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹm/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑːm/ n
member of the gendarmerie gendarme

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
military body charged with police duties gendarmerie

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
biological sex sexe genre
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns genre
division, class, kind genre
identification as male/masculine, female/feminine or something else genre

gender dysphoria n
profound unhappiness related to one's physical sex dysphorie de genre

gender identity n
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender identité sexuelle

gender studies n
academic field études de genre gender studies

gender-neutral adj
applicable to either gender, male or female unigenre
grammar: lacking gender assignment épicène

gendercide n
killing of people because of their gender gendercide

gene /dʒiːn/ n
unit of heredity gène

gene therapy n
therapy involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells thérapie génique

genealogical adj
of or relating to genealogy généalogique

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
practitioner of genealogy généalogiste

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
study and recording of descents généalogie
a record or table of such descent généalogie
the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors généalogie

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
consisting of only the most important aspects; indefinite d'ensemble
involving every part or member, not specific or particular général communal
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category général
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class général
of a person: pre-eminent général en chef
widespread, common général universal

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
military rank général

general election n
election held at regular intervals élections générales

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life culture générale

general practitioner n
physician who provides primary care; family doctor médecin généraliste médecin traitant

general public n
members of the public who have no special role grand public

general relativity n
theory in physics relativité générale

general staff n
officers in charge of army état-major

general store n
a store which sells a large variety of useful things grand magasin magasin général

general strike n
work stoppage grève générale

generalisation n
formulation of general concepts généralisation
inductive reasoning généralisation

generalissimo n
supreme commander généralissime

generalist n
person with a broad general knowledge généraliste

generalization n
formulation of general concepts généralisation
inductive reasoning généralisation

generalize v
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles généraliser
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms généraliser
to spread throughout the body and become systemic généraliser

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
popularly or widely généralement en général
without reference to specific details généralement
as a rule; usually généralement

generate /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ v
mathematics: to form a figure engendrer
to procreate, beget engendrer
to bring into being générer
to produce as a result of a chemical or physical process générer

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of generating or begetting; procreation génération création
single step in the succession of natural descent génération
origination by some process; formation génération
period of around thirty years génération

generation gap n
disconnect between generations fracture intergénérationnelle

generational adj
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations générationnel

generator n
apparatus: electrical generator générateur générateur électrique

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ adj
not having a brand name générique
very comprehensive générique

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ n
a product sold under a generic name médicament générique produit générique

generic class n
class defined with at least one generic type classe générique

generic function n
entity fonction générique

generic type n
type which can be instantiated with any other type type générique

generosity n
a generous act générosité
acting generously générosité
good breeding; nobility of stock générosité
the trait of being willing to give one's money and/or time générosité bonté

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
willing to give and share unsparingly généreux
noble in behaviour, magnanimous généreux
large, ample généreux

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being genèse

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
mammal of the genus Genetta genette

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnetɪk] adj
relating to genetics or genes génétique

genetic code n
the set of rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins code génétique

genetic drift n
overall shift of allele distribution in an isolated population dérive génétique

genetic engineering n
practice or science of genetic modification génie génétique ingénierie génétique

genetically adv
relating to genes génétiquement

geneticist n
scientist who studies genes généticien généticienne

genetics /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
branch of biology génétique

genial /ˈdʒinjəl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adj
marked by genius génial

genie /ˈdʒiː.ni/ n
a fictional magical being génie
an invisible Muslim spirit djinn jinn

genital /ˈdʒɛnətəl/ adj
of, or relating to biological reproduction génital
of, or relating to the genitalia génital

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
genitals or sex organs organes génitaux appareil génital parties génitales

genitality n
genitality génitalité

genitive adj
of or pertaining to the case of possession génitif génitive

genitive n
inflection pattern génitif

genito- prefix
relating to the genitals génito-

genitourinary adj
relating to the genital and urinary systems génito-urinaire urogénital urogénitale

genius /ˈdʒin.jəs/ /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ n
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill génie

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery gueniza

genoa /ˈdʒenouə/ /ˈdʒenəʊə/ n
a staysail génois

genocidaire /ʒɛnəsiˈdɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
person involved in perpetrating a genocide génocidaire

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people génocide

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
complete genetic information of an organism génome

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic génotype

genre /(d)ʒɑːnɹə/ /(d)ʒɒnɹə/ n
kind; type; sort genre

genteel /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ adj
Stylish, elegant à la mode

gentian n
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae gentiane

gentilic adj
tribal gentilice

gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ adj
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe doux
Tender and amiable gentil

gentleman /ˈdʒɛnl̩.mən/ n
man of breeding gentilhomme monsieur
polite form of address to men messieurs monsieur
polite term for a man monsieur gentilhomme

gentleman's agreement n
agreement gentleman’s agreement

gentoo penguin n
penguin manchot papou

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people gentrification embourgeoisement

gentrify v
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes embourgeoiser

genu valgum n
medical condition genu valgum

genuflect /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
to behave in a servile manner génuflexion
to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship génuflexer génuflexion génuflexionner

genuflection n
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down génuflexion

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
real, authentic authentique véritable

genuinely adv
truthfully, truly authentiquement réellement vraiment

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species genre
taxon at this rank genre

geo- prefix
Earth géo-

geocentric /ˌdʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
having Earth at center géocentrique

geocentrism n
belief that Earth is the center of the universe géocentrisme

geochronology n
any one of the methods by which the age of different samples of rock can be determined géochronologie

geoclimatic adj
géoclimatique

geocode v
add geographical code géocoder

geode /ˈdʒiːəʊd/ n
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall géode

geodesic n
mathematics: the shortest line between two points on a specific surface géodésique

geodesy /dʒiˈɑdəsi/ /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ n
scientific discipline géodésie

geodynamics n
a branch of geophysics géodynamique

geoglyph n
Large-scale drawing géoglyphe

geognostic /dʒɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
géognostique

geographer n
a specialist in geography géographe

geographic adj
pertaining to geography géographique
determined by geography géographique

geographic information system n
an electronic system SIG système d'information géographique

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth géographie

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation géoïde

geolocation n
place géolocalisation

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
relating to geology géologique

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
person skilled at geology géologue

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
the study of the earth géologie

geomarketing n
Integration of geographical parameters into various aspects of marketing géomarketing géomercatique

geomatics n
discipline géomatique

geometrally adv
all senses géométralement

geometric /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
of or relating to geometry géométrique

geometric isomerism n
form of isomerism isomérie géométrique

geometric mean n
measure of central tendency moyenne géométrique

geometric progression n
sequence série géométrique

geometrically adv
in a geometric manner géométriquement

geometrid moth n
moth phalène

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
branch of mathematics géométrie
type of geometry géométrie

geonomy n
géonomie

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to geophysics géophysique

geophysicist n
one who studies geophysics géophysicien géophysicienne

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
branch of earth science géophysique

geophyte /ˈdʒioʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ n
perennial plant géophyte

geopolitics n
the study of the effects of geography on international politics géopolitique

geospatial adj
geospatial géo-spatial géospatial

geostationary adj
fixed distance orbit géostationnaire

geotaxis n
living creatures' ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces géotaxisme

geothermal adj
pertaining to heat energy géothermique

geranium n
common name for Pelargoniums géranium pélargonium
cranesbill géranium

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
small rodent gerbille

geriatric adj
of or pertaining to geriatrics gériatrique

geriatrics n
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly gériatrie

germ /d͡ʒəːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
mass of cells germe
pathogenic microorganism germe
idea germe

german adj
First cousin germain germaine
sharing parents germain germaine

german n
A near relative germain germaine

germander n
mint plant of genus Teucrium germandrée

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germanium tetrahydride germane

germanene n
germanène

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
id=Q867|chemical element germanium

germanophilia n
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany germanophilie

gerontocracy n
government by elders gérontocratie

gerontologist n
physician who specializes in gerontology gérontologue

gerontology n
branch of science gérontologie

gerontophobia n
fear of the elderly gérontophobie

gerrymander /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændə/ /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændɚ/ n
The act of gerrymandering charcutage électoral

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
verb form functioning as a verbal noun gérondif
verb form functioning as an adverb gérondif

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ n
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity gérondif
verbal adjective adjectif verbal

gest n
gesture geste
verse romance geste

gestalt /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ n
collection of entities that creates a unified concept gestalt profil

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ v
to make gestures gesticuler

gesticulation n
act of gesticulating gesticulation

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
act or remark geste
motion of the limbs or body geste signe

get /ɡɛt/ v
colloquial: to be être
colloquial: to understand capter piger
to arrive at arriver atteindre
to become devenir
to fetch chercher ramener
to obtain obtenir
to receive recevoir

get a life v
to have a more interesting, eventful, or worthwhile existence va t'acheter une vie!

get a word in edgewise v
to break into a conversation en placer une

get across v
to cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other traverser
to make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling mettre en évidence

get ahead of oneself v
to develop an opinion or take action based on insufficient information s'emballer
to focus excessively on prospective future events brûler les étapes mettre la charrue avant les bœufs s'emballer
to make points out of logical or chronological sequence perdre le fil

get along v
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble s'entendre
survive; to do well enough se débrouiller

get around v
contourner

get back v
to retrieve, to have an item returned retourner
to return to where one came from retourner

get by v
subsist débrouiller s'en sortir tenir le coup

get carried away v
to take something too far s'emballer

get down to brass tacks v
deal with the important details passer aux choses sérieuses

get dressed v
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes s'habiller

get drunk v
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol souler
transitive; to make drunk souler

get even v
get revenge prendre sa revanche se venger

get high v
get high défoncer

get in v
to enter monter

get it over with v
en finir avec

get laid v
to have sex baiser s'envoyer en l'air tirer un coup

get lost interjection
Go away! barre-toi casse-toi dégage tire-toi va te faire va te faire fiche

get lost v
become lost s'égarer se paumer se perdre

get married v
become married to someone se marier

get off v
(transitive) To disembark from descendre
(intransitive) To disembark descendre
To move from being on something to not being on it descendre
To stop touching or interfering with something or someone arrêter
To stop, desist arrêter

get off one's chest v
to relieve oneself by talking to someone se libérer d'un poids

get on v
to become old se faire vieux
to board or mount embarquer enfourcher monter
to enter (a vehicle) embarquer monter

get one's finger out v
stop delaying se bouger le cul se bouger les fesses se remuer les fesses

get one's hands dirty v
se salir les mains

get one's knickers in a twist /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkəz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkɚz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ v
To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter. avoir ses bobettes dans un tapon slaquer ses bobettes

get one's money's worth v
derive satisfaction en avoir pour son argent
receive good value in a transaction en avoir pour son argent

get one's wires crossed v
to get confused s'emmêler les pinceaux

get out v
To help someone leave sortir
To leave or escape sortir
To spend free time out of the house sortir
take something from its container sortir
To leave a vehicle such as a car descendre
To publish something lancer sortir
come out of a situation s'en sortir

get out of Dodge v
lever le camp vider les lieux

get out of here interjection
command to leave casse-toi dégage fous le camp tire-toi va te faire fiche va te faire voir
expression of disbelief quelle coïncidence

get rid of v
remove débarrasser défaire

get the better of v
to overwhelm or overcome avoir raison de

get the hang of v
to learn to handle with some skill avoir bien en main en savoir long

get through v
to overcome franchir

get to know v
to become acquainted with someone faire connaissance faire la connaissance

get to the point v
State directly aller droit au but aller à l'essentiel en venir au fait

get up v
to rise from one's bed se lever

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
to feel irritable without a particular reason se lever du pied gauche

get used v
to get accustomed (to) habituer

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
expressing hope that someone recovers soon bon rétablissement prompt rétablissement remets-toi vite

get wind of v
To hear about; to learn of, especially especially with respect to facts intended to have been confidential avoir vent

getting /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ n
obtention

getup n
outfit accoutrement

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
boiling spring geyser

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
extremely bad affreux horrible
horrifyingly shocking effrayant épouvantable

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
a poetic form ghazel

ghee /ɡiː/ n
South Asian style clarified butter ghee ghî

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
small cucumber cornichon

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ n
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated ghetto
area of a city where people of another ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated ghetto

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ n
spirit appearing after death fantôme spectre esprit apparition revenant fantasme

ghost ship n
abandoned, possibly adrift ship that is haunted vaisseau fantôme

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
town which has become deserted ville fantôme

ghost train n
fairground attraction train fantôme
unmanned train train fantôme

ghosthunter n
person who tries to track down ghosts chasseur de fantôme

ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ adj
pertaining to ghosts fantomatique

ghostwriter n
professional writer for another person nègre nègre littéraire

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
a spirit said to feed on corpses goule

gianduja /dʒanˈduːjə/ /ˌdʒɑnˈdujə/ n
Piedmontese chocolate preparation gianduja

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ n
mythical human géant
very tall person géant
Greek mythological creature géant
luminous star géant

giant anteater n
species fourmilier géant

giant otter n
Pteronura brasiliensis loutre géante

giant panda n
mammal ours panda

giant salamander n
amphibian ménopome salamandre-alligator

giant squid n
Any of several species of very large squid, of the family Architeuthidae calamar géant calmar géant

giantess /ˈdʒaɪəntɛs/ n
female giant géante

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
unintelligible speech or writing charabia baragouin galimatias

gibbet /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows gibet potence

gibbon n
small ape gibbon

gibbous /ˈɡɪbəs/ adj
phase of moon or planet gibbeuse gibbeux

gibbousness n
state of being flat gibbosité

gibibit n
230 bits gibibit

gibibyte n
230 bytes gibioctet

giblet n
edible bird entrails abat

giblets /ˈdʒɪbləts/ n
the organs of poultry abats

giddy /ɡɪdi/ adj
causing dizziness étourdissant
dizzy étourdi
frivolous, impulsive, inconsistent, changeable étourdi

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
used to make a horse go faster hue

gift /ɡɪft/ n
a talent or natural ability don talent
something given to another voluntarily, without charge cadeau don présent

gift /ɡɪft/ v
(transitive) to give as a gift donner faire don de offrir

gift card n
a card issued by retailers carte cadeau

gift certificate n
voucher entitling the bearer to free products or services chèque cadeau

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ adj
doué surdoué

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
performing engagement by a musical group concert

gig economy n
economy économie des petits boulots économie des « petits boulots » économie à la tâche

giga- /ˈɡɪɡə/ prefix
SI prefix giga-

gigabyte /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
one billion bytes gigaoctet

gigametre n
a distance of 1,000,000 kilometres gigamètre

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
very large gigantesque

gigantism n
quality or state of being gigantic gigantisme

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
laugh glousser

giggles n
attack of giggling fou rire

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ˌloʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ˌləʊ/ n
hired escort or dancing partner gigolo
male having sexual relationships for money prostitué gigolo

gild /ɡɪld/ v
to cover with a thin layer of gold dorer

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
having the color or quality of gold doré
made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold doré

gilder n
one who gilds doreur doreuse
Dutch coin florin

gill /ɡɪl/ n
breathing organ of fish branchie
mushroom organ lamelle

gill slit n
uncovered opening to gills fente branchiale

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ adj
golden coloured doré

gimbal /ˈdʒɪmbəl/ n
device for suspending something cardan suspension à la Cardan

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
cocktail gimlet
tool vrille

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet) vriller

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
clever ploy or strategy subterfuge
trick or a device gadget truc

gin /dʒɪn/ n
alcoholic beverage gin

gin and tonic n
cocktail made from gin and tonic gin tonic

gin rummy n
card game gin rami

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ adj
reddish-brown rousse roux

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
person with reddish-brown hair rouquin
plant gingembre
spice gingembre

ginger beer n
drink flavoured with ginger bière de gingembre

ginger-haired adj
having ginger-coloured hair rouquin rouquine

gingerbread n
architectural style gingerbread style gingerbread
type of cake pain d'épices pain d'épice

gingerbread man n
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger bonhomme de pain d'épice bonhomme de pain d'épices

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
gently doucement précautionneusement

gingham n
a cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks vichy

gingivitis /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
inflammation of the gums gingivite

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
seed noix de gingko noix de ginkgo
tree ginkgo gingko

ginnel /ˈɡɪnəl/ n
narrow passageway venelle

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
very large gigantesque méga

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
mammal girafe

giraffe weevil n
Trachelophorus giraffa scarabée girafe

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
to bind with a flexible rope or cord ceindre garrotter lier ligaturer
to encircle with, or as if with a belt ceindre ceinturer enserrer entourer

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
main horizontal support in a building poutrelle

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
belt gaine
circumference enceinte

girl /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ n
female servant servante
woman femme
young female person fille jeune fille

girl Friday n
grouille

girl group n
pop group made up of young women girl group

girl next door n
regular girl fille d' à côté

girl's name n
given name for a girl nom de jeune fille

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
a female friend amie copine
a female partner in a romantic relationship amie petite amie copine blonde petite copine meuf

girlish adj
like a girl fille jeune fille petite fille

girly /ˈɡɜːli/ /ˈɡɝli/ adj
characteristic of a stereotypical girl féminin

girth /ɡɜː(ɹ)θ/ n
graph theory maille
the distance measured around an object circonférence

gisarme n
a type of polearm guisarme

gist /dʒɪst/ n
resting place gîte
the most essential part essentiel

give /ɡɪv/ v
transfer the possession of something to someone else donner bailler

give a bad name v
to lose respect for something/someone donner une mauvaise réputation

give a damn v
to be concerned about, to care about s'en foutre

give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime proverb
more worthwhile to teach someone than do it for them Donne un poisson à un homme, il mangera un jour. Apprends-lui à pêcher, il mangera toute sa vie.

give a shit v
to (not) care en avoir quelque chose à foutre n’en avoir rien à foutre s’en foutre

give away v
to make a gift of something donner offrir
to unintentionally reveal a secret, or expose someone se trahir

give back v
return rendre

give birth v
produce new life accoucher mettre au monde donner naissance

give head v
slang: to perform oral sex on another person tailler une pipe

give in v
to collapse or fall céder s'écrouler
to relent or yield abandonner céder

give me v
expression of preference donne-moi donnez-moi

give one's all v
make the utmost effort se donner à fond

give out v
to issue distribuer

give someone a piece of one's mind v
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction; to rebuke dire ses quatre vérités

give someone the cold shoulder v
to snub [[être]] [[en froid]] [[avec]] [[quelqu'un]]

give someone the creeps v
give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright donner des frissons donner des sueurs froides donner froid dans le dos

give the finger v
make an obscene gesture faire un doigt faire un doigt d'honneur

give up v
lose hope désespérer
relinquish renoncer
stop, quit, desist abandonner
surrender se rendre

give up the ghost v
to die rendre l'âme

give way v
to be followed by céder la place à laisser la place à
to collapse or break under physical stress céder
to give precedence to other road users céder
to yield to persistent persuasion abandonner

give-away shop n
shop magasin gratuit

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ n
condition assumed to be true donnée de départ postulat prémisse énoncé

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ preposition
considering, taking into account vu étant donné

given name n
name chosen for a child by its parents prénom

given that conjunction
in consideration of the fact that vu que étant donné que

giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ adj
generous généreux

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
thingy machin bidule truc

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit gésier

glacial acetic acid n
acide acétique glacial

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill glacier

glaciologist n
one who studies glaciers glaciologue

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
study of ice and its effect on the landscape glaciologie

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ n
gentle incline glacis

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
pleased, happy, satisfied content heureux

glad wrap n
thin plastic food wrap film étirable

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
to cause to become more glad réjouir

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
open space in the woods clairière

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal gladiateur belluaire

gladiatrix n
female gladiator gladiatrice

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
plant glaïeul

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
in a glad manner heureusement
willingly, certainly volontiers

gladness n
the state of being glad allégresse

glaive /ɡleɪv/ n
weapon formerly used consisting of a large blade on a pole glaive

glamorize v
make more glamorous glamouriser

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
Having glamour; stylish glamoureux charmant

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ n
beauty or charm charme

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
a brief or cursory look coup d'œil

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ v
to look briefly at something jeter un coup d’œil

gland /ɡlænd/ n
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance glande

glanders n
disease morve

glandular adj
pertaining to a gland or glands glandulaire

glans n
acorn or mast of the oak gland

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis gland

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛəɹ/ n
brilliance éclat
light éclat

glaring adj
blatant, obvious évident

glasnost n
a policy of the Soviet Union glasnost

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
drinking vessel verre
substance verre vitre

glass ceiling n
unwritten, uncodified barrier plafond de verre

glass cutter n
tool coupe-verre

glass eye n
artificial eye œil de verre

glass harmonica n
a musical instrument glassharmonica

glass transition temperature n
température de transition vitreuse

glass wool n
insulating material laine de verre

glassblower n
person skilled in the art of glassblowing souffleur de verre souffleuse de verre

glassful n
amount that a glass will hold rasade

glassmaker n
verrier

glassworks n
a factory that produces glass verrerie

glaucoma /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
eye disease glaucome

glaucous /ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/ adj
covered with a bloom or a pale powdery covering, regardless of colour pruiné
of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge glauque

glaucously adv
glauquement

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
coating on pottery glaçure émail
edible coating glaçage
reduced broth glaçage
layer of paint glacis
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain givre

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
characteristic change of eyes devenir virtreux
to apply a thin layer of coating glacer
to install windows vitrer

glazier /ˈɡleɪ.ʒəɹ/ /ˈɡleɪz.jə(ɹ)/ n
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc vitrier

glazing /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ n
part of a window vitrage
windows vitrage

gleam /ɡliːm/ n
small shaft or stream of light miroitement rayon reflet

gleam /ɡliːm/ v
to shine, glitter, or glisten luire

gleaming /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ adj
having a bright sheen brillant

glean /ɡliːn/ v
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit glaner
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped glaner

glee /ɡliː/ n
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast joie

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
game of cards for three people brelan
three of the same card in a hand brelan
enticing glance or look œillade
good fortune aubaine bonne affaire bonne fortune coup de pot
jest or scoff plaisanterie

gleek /ɡliːk/ v
to jest, ridicule, or mock dauber se ficher de se foutre de

glen /ɡlɛn/ n
secluded and narrow valley vallon

glenoid n
shallow depression in a bone glène

glib /ɡlɪb/ adj
having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding désinvolte

glibness n
the condition of being glib désinvolture

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft planer
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly glisser

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ lang=en n
aircraft planeur
math: particular configuration planeur

gliding /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ n
hobby, sport vol à voile

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
faint light lueur
faint or remote possibility lueur

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ v
to shine with faint unsteady light [[émettre]] [[une]] [[lueur]]

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
brief look aperçu

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
see briefly entrevoir

glioma /ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/ n
type of tumour gliome

glisten v
to reflect light with a glittering luster reluire

glitch /ɡlɪtʃ/ n
problem, bug, imperfection, quirk hic
video games: bug or exploit bogue

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ n
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy étincellement
shiny, decoractive adornment paillette

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ v
to sparkle with light briller

glittering adj
brightly sparkling étincelant

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction jubiler

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
concerning all parts of the world global mondial mondiale
spherical globulaire

global positioning system n
system determining precise location based on signals received from satellites système de positionnement par satellites

global warming n
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change réchauffement climatique

globalisation n
process of becoming a more interconnected world mondialisation
process of world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models mondialisation

globalism n
doctrine of globalization mondialisme

globalize v
To make something global in scope globaliser

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ /ˈɡləʊbəli/ adv
over the entire planet globalement

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
model of Earth globe
the planet Earth Terre terre

globe thistle n
any of the flowering plants in the genus Echinops, with spiny foliage and blue or white spherical flower heads échinope

globeflower n
plant of the genus Trollius trolle

globetrotter n
person who travels often to faraway places globetrotteur bourlingueur

globin n
globine

globular /ˈɡlɑb.jə.lɚ/ adj
roughly spherical globulaire

globular cluster n
large spherical star cluster amas globulaire

globule n
a small round particle of substance; a drop globule

globus cruciger n
royal symbol of power orbe

glomerular adj
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus glomérulaire

gloom /ɡlum/ n
a melancholy, depressing or despondent atmosphere morosité noirceur sombreur
darkness, dimness or obscurity obscurité

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy sombre lugubre maussade morne mélancolique terne
imperfectly illuminated sombre lugubre terne

glorification n
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified glorification

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone glorifier

glorious /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory glorieux
splendid; resplendent; bright; shining glorieux splendide

glory /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
honour and valour gloire
great beauty or splendour gloire
worship or praise gloire

glory days n
heures de gloire

glory hole n
sex glory hole

gloss /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression glose

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
list of words with their definitions glossaire

glossodynia n
burning sensation glossodynie

glossography n
all senses glossographie

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪlɪə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪlɪə/ n
speaking in tongues glossolalie

glossonym n
name of a language glossonyme glottonyme

glossoplegia n
glossoplégie

glossy adj
having a reflective surface brillant luisant

glossy antshrike n
a passerine bird of the antbird family batara luisant

glottal /ˈɡlɑt.l̩/ /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/ adj
of or relating to the glottis glottal glottique

glottal stop /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
plosive sound articulated with the glottis coup de glotte

glottis n
organ of speech glotte

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
item of clothing gant

glove compartment n
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard boîte à gants

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
person who makes gloves gantier gantière

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
the brilliance or warmth of color in an environment or on a person lueur éclat
the state of a glowing object lueur

glow plug n
plug that heats the combustion chamber bougie de préchauffage

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
angry glare or stare regard noir

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to look or stare with anger lancer un regard noir

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ adj
that which glows brillant luisant

glowworm n
beetle larva or female ver luisant

glucocorticoid n
glucocorticoid glucocorticoïde

glucogallin n
glucogalline

glucometer n
glucose meter glucomètre

gluconic adj
pertaining to gluconic acid gluconique

gluconic acid n
organic compound C₆H12O₇ acide gluconique

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ n
simple monosaccharide sugar glucose

glucoside n
glycoside that yields glucose after hydrolysis glucoside

glue /ɡluː/ n
sticky adhesive substance colle glu

glue /ɡluː/ v
join with glue coller

glue stick n
solid adhesive tube bâton de colle

glueball n
particle boule de glu

gluino n
superpartner of the gluon gluino

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
despondent morose

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
massless gauge boson gluon

gluonic adj
mediated by gluons gluonique

glutamate n
salt or ester of glutamic acid glutamate

glutamic acid n
the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid) acide glutamique

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃ glutamine

glutaric adj
of or pertaining to glutaric acid glutarique

gluteal adj
relating to the buttocks glutéal

gluteal cleft n
cleft between buttocks pli fessier pli glutéal pli interfessier raie des fesses sillon fessier sillon glutéal

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
cereal protein gluten

gluten-free adj
containing no gluten [[sans]] [[gluten]]

gluteus maximus n
the largest of the muscles of each buttock grand fessier

glutinous /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ adj
glue-like glutineux

glutinous rice n
rice variety riz gluant

glutton /ˈɡlʌt.n̩/ n
one who eats voraciously glouton gourmand

gluttonous adj
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating glouton goulu gourmand
greedy avide goulu vorace

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
the vice of eating to excess gourmandise gloutonnerie

glycemia n
presence of an unusual amount of glucose in the blood glycémie

glycemic adj
glycemic glycémique

glycerate n
glycerate glycérate

glyceride /ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
an ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acids acylglycérol glycéride

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ n
the compound glycerol glycérine

glycine n
amino acid glycine

glycinemia n
glycinémie

glyco- prefix
sugars glyco-

glycogen n
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals glycogène

glycogenosis n
the inability to metabolize glycogen glycogénose

glycol /ˈɡlʌɪkɒl/ n
any aliphatic diol glycol

glycolysis n
cellular degradation of glucose glycolyse

glycoprotein n
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates glycoprotéine

glycoside n
chemical compound glycoside

glymphatic adj
of or relating to the waste clearance pathway of the central nervous system glymphatique

glyphosate n
chemical glyphosate

glyptics n
The art of engraving glyptique

gnarl n
knot in wood noeud

gnarled adj
knotty and misshapen noueux ratatiné

gnat /næt/ n
any small insect of the order Diptera moucheron

gnaw /nɔː/ v
to bite something persistently ronger
to produce anxiety or worry harceler préoccuper

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock gneiss

gnocchi /ˈnjoʊ.ki/ /ˈnjɒ.ki/ n
pasta-like dumplings gnocchis

gnome /nəʊm/ n
legendary being gnome
dwarf, goblin gnome
elemental being of earth gnome

gnomon /ˈnoʊ̯.mɑn/ n
pointer on a sundial style

gnomonic adj
showing all great circles as straight lines gnomonique

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
gnosis gnose

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
large antelope gnou

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
approval approbation
attempt essai
turn at something tour
board game go jeu de go

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
of a machine, to work fonctionner marcher
to become devenir
to date sortir avec
to disappear disparaitre partir s’en [[aller]]
to make (a specified sound) faire
to say faire
to move through space (especially from one place to another) aller
to fit aller

go ahead v
proceed allez-y vas-y

go all out v
put forth all possible effort mettre les petits plats dans les grands

go away interjection
allez loin! allez-vous-en va loin! va-t'en!

go away v
to become invisible, vanish or disappear disparaître
to depart or leave a place partir s'en aller
to travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation partir

go back v
to abandon, desert, betray or fail someone or something revenir
to return to a place retourner rentrer

go ballistic v
become very angry devenir fou furieux

go bankrupt v
to become bankrupt faire faillite déposer le bilan

go by v
to pass by without paying attention to ignorer passer

go down v
be remembered [[être]] [[consideré]] ([[comme]])
decrease baisser diminuer
descend descendre
fall tomber
perform oral sex sucer
stop functioning tomber en panne

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
expression of perplexity or surprise va savoir pourquoi

go fly a kite v
To tell someone to go away aller se faire cuire un œuf

go fuck yourself interjection
a variant of fuck you va te faire foutre

go hand in hand v
to walk while holding somebody's hand marcher en se tenant la main marcher main dans la main

go home v
return to one's house rentrer

go in one ear and out the other v
to be heard but not attended to rentrer par une oreille et ressortir par l'autre

go it alone /ˈɡoʊ ɪt əˈloʊn/ /ˈɡəʊ ɪt əˈləʊn/ v
se la jouer solo

go nuts v
in the imperative allez-y vas-y
to become mad devenir fou péter les plombs péter un câble péter un plomb

go off v
become very angry exploser
explode exploser

go on v
continue continuer
happen se passer
travel by prendre

go out v
to be turned off or extinguished éteindre
to leave, especially a building sortir
to leave one's abode to go to public places sortir

go postal v
behave in a hysterical, angry or irrational manner péter un câble

go round in circles v
To repeatedly do the same thing tourner en rond

go through v
to examine or scrutinize passer en revue
travel from one end to the other traverser
undergo, suffer, experience subir traverser vivre

go to bed v
to lie down to sleep aller au lit aller se coucher se coucher

go to bed with v
to have sex coucher

go to hell v
interjection aller se faire voir

go to the dogs v
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate aller à vau-l'eau

go to the toilet v
to urinate or defecate aller aux toilettes

go to war v
enter armed conflict entrer en guerre

go up v
to move upwards monter s'élever

go up in smoke v
catch fire partir en fumée

go with the flow v
to act as others are acting faire comme tout le monde

go without saying v
to be obvious, apparent or clear cela va sans dire il va de soi il va sans dire ça va sans dire

go wrong v
to become depraved mal tourner
to fail mal tourner

go-cart n
a racing vehicle kart

go-getter n
one who is motivated or inclined to excel fonceur fonceuse

goad /ɡəʊd/ n
pointed stick used to prod animals aiguillon

goad /ɡəʊd/ v
to prod with a goad aiguillonner

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal but
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object but
point(s) scored [[but]] ([[marqué]]) but
result one is attempting to achieve but objectif

goal line n
in soccer ligne de but

goal post n
vertical support limiting a goal poteau poteau de but

goalball n
ball game goalball

goalframe /ˈɡəʊlˌfɹeɪm/ n
in sports, the structure of the goal cadre

goalie /ˈɡəʊl.i/ n
colloquial form of goalkeeper or goaltender gardien goaleur

goalkeeper n
player that protects a goal gardien de but gardien portier goal gardienne gardienne de but

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
vertical side pole of a goal goalpost

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
animal chèvre bouc bique

goat cheese n
cheese produced by goat milk chèvre

goat's cheese n
cheese made from goat's milk chèvre

goat's-beard /ˈɡəʊtsbɪəd/ n
plant salsifis

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
beard at the center of the chin bouc barbiche

goatherd n
person who herds, tends goats chevrier chevrière

goatmeat n
goat eaten as meat viande de chèvre

goatskin n
a liquid container outre

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ n
military slang: sailor matelot
slang: mouth gueule
slang: saliva or phlegm crachat

gobble v
to eat hastily or greedily bouffer
to make the sound of a turkey glouglouter glousser

gobble up v
to consume rapidly goinfrer

gobbledygook n
Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language. charabia gloubi-boulga
Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner. galimatias

goblet n
drinking vessel with a foot and stem gobelet

goblet drum n
drum from the Middle-East and North Africa darbouka

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature gobelin farfadet lutin

goblin shark n
Mitsukurina owstoni requin lutin

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ n
person of very poor judgment mange-merde

goby /ˈɡəubɪ/ n
certain Godiidae gobie

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔd/ v
deify déifier
idolize idolâtrer

god/translations n
deity dieu divinité

goddamn adj
intensifier en diable sacré

goddamn interjection
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration bon Dieu de merde! diable! merde!

goddaughter n
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. filleule

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
female deity déesse
adored or idealized woman déesse

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner parrain
mafia leader parrain

godhood n
state of being a god divinité

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
having characteristics of a god divin

godliness n
the condition and quality of being godly piété

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ adj
devoted to a god or God pieuse pieux
gloriously good divin
of or pertaining to a god divin

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner marraine

godparent n
godfather or godmother parrain marraine

godson n
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. filleul

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
protective eyewear lunettes de protection

going concern n
working business continuité d’exploitation

going to phraseologicalUnit
will (future tense) aller

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
enlargement of the neck goitre

goitrous adj
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goitre goitreux

gokkun n
genre of pornography gokkun

gold /ɡoʊld/ /ɡəʊld/ adj
made of gold, golden or

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money and/or material goods, power michetonneuse
someone who digs or mines for gold chercheur d'or

gold leaf n
gold beaten into a thin sheet feuille d'or

gold medal n
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold médaille d'or

gold medalist n
gold medal winner médaillé d'or médaillée d'or

gold mine n
mine for gold mine d'or

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered ruée vers l'or

gold standard n
monetary system étalon-or

gold/translations n
anything or anyone considered to be very valuable or
colour or
element or
gold medal médaille d'or or

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold doré
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc. doré
advantageous or very favourable doré
made of, or relating to, gold en or d'or doré

golden age n
time of progress and achievement âge d'or

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
large bird of prey aigle royal

golden goal n
first goal scored during extra time but en or

golden goose n
something that generates much profit poule aux œufs d'or

golden handshake n
generous severance payment gratification de fin de service indemnité de départ prime de départ

golden jackal n
Canis aureus chacal doré

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ n
balance between excess and deficiency juste milieu

golden mole n
mole of the family Chrysochloridae taupe dorée

golden parachute n
agreement on benefits parachute doré parachute en or

golden ratio n
irrational number nombre d’or

golden rule n
ethics règle d'or
idiomatic règle d'or

golden shower n
the act of a person urinating on another douche dorée

golden wedding n
anniversary celebration noces d'or

golden years n
period of flourishment années d'or âge d'or

goldenrod n
plant verge d'or

goldeye n
Hiodon alosoides laquaiche aux yeux d'or

goldfinch n
any of several passerine birds chardonneret

goldfish n
fish poisson rouge carassin doré

goldilocks n
girl with golden hair Boucles d'or

goldsmith n
person who forges things out of gold orfèvre

golf /ɡɒlf/ n
ball game golf

golf /ɡɒlf/ v
play golf golfer

golf club n
the implement crosse

golf course n
the land where one plays golf terrain de golf

golfer n
someone who plays golf golfeur golfeuse

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
sex gland gonade
slang, testicles couille couillon

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
car or basket of an airship nacelle
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels télécabine téléphérique
hanging cart in which a worker performs maintenance to an exterior wall of a building échafaud volant échafaudage suspendu
narrow boat, especially in Venice gondole
part of a transporter bridge that carries nacelle transbordeur

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola gondolier gondolière

gonfalon n
a standard or ensign gonfalon gonfanon

gong n
percussion instrument gong

goniometer n
radio direction finder goniomètre

gonococcus /ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/ n
Neisseria gonorrhoeae gonocoque

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
STD gonorrhée blennorragie

goo /ɡuː/ n
sentimentality sentimentalité à l'eau de rose
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance matière poisseuse

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ adj
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions bon bonne
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste bon bonne
beneficial; worthwhile bon bonne
effective bon bonne
favourable bon bonne
useful for a particular purpose bon bonne
of people, competent or talented bon bonne
of food, edible; not stale or rotten bon bonne
healthful bon bien
pleasant; enjoyable bon

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ interjection
exclamation of satisfaction bon

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ n
item of merchandise bien
the forces of good bon bons

good Lord interjection
exclamation of amazement Seigneur ciel mon Dieu nom de Dieu nom de bleu

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
greeting said in the afternoon bonjour bon après-midi

good as gold adj
well-behaved sage comme une image

good as one's word adj
faithful to a promise de parole

good cop bad cop n
Psychological tactic méchant flic, gentil flic

good day phraseologicalUnit
greeting between sunrise and sunset bonjour

good evening n
greeting said in the evening bonsoir

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
good, honest intentions bonne foi

good heavens interjection
exclamation of surprise or shock Seigneur bonté divine ciel

good luck interjection
wish of fortune or encouragement bon courage bonne chance

good luck n
positive fortune bol cul veine

good manners n
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness bonnes manières

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning bonjour bon matin

good news n
something positive bonnes nouvelles
the message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful bonne nouvelle Évangile

good night phraseologicalUnit
a farewell bonne nuit

good offices n
good offices bon office bons offices

good old adj
reliable bon vieux

good old days n
the past, seen as a time when things were better bon vieux temps

good riddance interjection
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome bon débarras

good things come to those who wait proverb
patience is a virtue tout vient à point à qui sait attendre

good to go adj
ready for some specific task (person) apte bon pour le service
ready for use (thing) bon pour le service

good-for-nothing adj
useless, worthless bon à rien

good-for-nothing n
person of little worth or usefulness bon à rien vaurien

good-looking adj
attractive beau belle joli sympa sympathique

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
farewell au revoir adieu bon vent salut

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
an utterance of goodbye adieu

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
exclamation prior to suicide adieu, monde cruel !

goodheartedness n
quality of being goodhearted bienveillance

goodie n
a good character in a story gentil

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
euphemistically: God bonté divine corbleu crebleu jarnibleu jarnicoton maugrebleu
state or characteristic of being good bonté

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold biens marchandise

goods and services tax n
tax very similar to the value added tax taxe sur les produits et services

goods train n
train used for transportation of goods train de fret train de marchandises

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
ability to exert influence survaleur écart d'acquisition
favorably disposed attitude bienveillance bonne volonté
value achalandage cote d'estime

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
soft, sticky and viscous gluant

gooeyness n
State or property gluance

goof /ɡuːf/ n
a foolish person boulet
a mistake or error gaffe

goof up v
to make a mistake gaffer gâcher

goofball /ˈɡufˌbɔl/ n
A foolish or silly person. abruti cloche nouille

goofy /ɡuːfi/ adj
silly bête dingue débile

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ n
search using any comprehensive search engine recherche

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
to search for on the Internet googler gougler

googol /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
1 followed by 100 zeros gogol

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
ten to the power of a googol gogolplex

goon /ɡuːn/ n
a thug gorille malabar

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae oie

goose bump n
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear chair de poule

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
all hope is gone les carottes sont cuites

goose pimple n
bumps on the skin chair de poule

goose-step n
a style of marching pas de l’oie

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ n
fruit groseille à maquereau

gooseneck n
A swivel connection on a sailboat for the boom to attach to the mast vit-de-mulet

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
a small burrowing rodent gaufre souslik

gopher wood n
the wood used in the construction of Noah's Ark - not yet identified gopher

goral n
type of ungulate ruminant goral

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
thick blood sang coagulé
triangular patch of fabric godet
triangular piece of land where roads meet musoir

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
to pierce encorner

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
to eat greedily gorger se gorger

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
very beautiful magnifique

gorget /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ n
armour gorgerin
ornament for the neck hausse-col
women's clothing gorgerette gorgerin

gorgon n
intimidating, ugly or disgusting woman gorgone

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
ape gorille

gormless /ˈɡɔːmləs/ adj
lacking intelligence or understanding; foolish absurde puéril

gorodki n
an ancient Russian folk sport gorodki

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
evergreen shrub ajonc

gory /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/ adj
covered with blood, very bloody sanglant

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm bon sang

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
bird of prey autour autour des palombes

gosherd n
one who takes care of geese gardeur d'oie gardeur d'oies gardeuse d'oie gardeuse d'oies gardeux d'oie gardeux d'oies

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ n
young goose oison oiselet

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
first section of New Testament évangile
account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus évangile

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.məɹ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ n
cobwebs floating in the air fil de la vierge fils de la Vierge

gossip /ˈɡɑ.sɪp/ /ˈɡɒ.sɪp/ n
idle talk ragot commérage cancan qu'en-dira-t-on
person commère

gossip /ˈɡɑ.sɪp/ /ˈɡɒ.sɪp/ v
to talk about someone else's private or personal business commérer cancaner
to talk idly bavarder

gossiping ɡɒ.sɪ.pɪŋ n
Act of gossiping bavardage

gouache n
paint gouache
painting gouache

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ n
chisel for scooping gouge
cut or groove rainure gougeure

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ v
make a mark by scooping gouger graver
to push the eye out éborgner

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream goulache goulash

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit calebasse
(obsolete) any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae calebasse
gourd fruit calebasse

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ n
person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink boulimique glouton goinfre goulu
person who appreciates good food gourmet dégustateur gastronome gourmand gourmande

gourmandise /ˈɡʊəməndaɪz/ /ˈɡʊɹməndaɪz/ v
eat food in a gluttonous manner s'empiffrer se goinfrer

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ adj
gastronomique

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food gourmet dégustateur fine gueule gastronome gourmand gourmande

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
arthritic disease goutte

goutte n
heraldic charge goutte

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
to exercise sovereign authority in gouverner

governable adj
capable of being governed gouvernable

governess n
woman paid to educate children in their own home gouvernante

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws gouvernement

governmental adj
relating to a government gouvernemental gouvernementaux

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
leader of a region or state gouverneur gouverneure

governor general n
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority gouverneur général
representative of the monarch gouverneur général

governor-general n
commonwealth official gouverneur général gouverneure générale

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
official robe toge robe
woman's dress robe

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
non-Jew gentil goy goï

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something) attraper empoigner
to seize saisir

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
elegant movement, poise or balance grâce
divine assistance in resisting sin grâce
free and undeserved favour, especially of God grâce miséricorde
short prayer before or after a meal bénédicité grâces

grace note n
type of musical note note de grâce

grace period n
A length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld periode de grâce

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
showing grace gracieux

gracefully adv
in a graceful manner gracieusement

gracefulness n
the state of being graceful charme grâce

grackle /ˈɡɹækəl/ n
genus Quiscalus quiscale

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
degree of malignity grade
level of pre-collegiate education classe année niveau
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol note
rating mention

grade point average n
overall average moyenne générale

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
construction machine niveleuse
one who grades correcteur

gradian n
unit of angle grade

gradient n
in calculus gradient
in physics gradient
in vector algebra gradient
rate of inclination or declination of a slope pente
slope or incline pente

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
in gradual manner progressivement

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ n
from a university diplômé diplômée licencié licenciée

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ v
transitive: to certify (a student) as having earned a degree diplômer

graduate school n
a school that awards advanced degrees école d'études avancées

graduation /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement graduation

graffiti artist n
Person who paints graffiti bombeur graffeur graffiteur tagueur

graffitist n
a graffiti artist graffiteur graffiteuse

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot greffon
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty greffon
small shoot or scion greffon greffe
corruption in official life corruption

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
single seed of grain grain
single particle of a substance grain
linear texture of material or surface grain
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops grain

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ v
tanning: to soften leather tanner
to make granular grainer grener

grain boundary n
joint de grain

grains of paradise n
spice malaguette maniguette poivre de Guinée poivre du paradis

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
unit of mass gramme

graminivore n
grass-eating animal graminivore

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
rules for speaking and writing a language grammaire
study of internal structure and use of words grammaire
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language grammaire
book describing grammar grammaire

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
person who studies grammar grammairien grammairienne

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar grammatical
of or pertaining to grammar grammatical

grammatical case n
mode of inflection of a word cas cas grammatical

grammatical mood n
in grammar, type of the relationship mode

grammaticalization n
grammaticalisation

grammatically adv
concerning grammar grammaticalement
in a grammatical manner grammaticalement

gramophone n
record player gramophone

gramps n
grandfather pépé
old man pépé

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
storage facility grenier

grand duchy n
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess grand-duché

grand duke n
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy grand-duc

grand jury n
grand jury

grand piano n
type of piano piano à queue

grand prince n
ruler's title grand-prince

grand slam n
(baseball) hitting a home run grand chelem
(bridge) the winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand grand chelem
(sports) the winning of all the major or specified events grand chelem

grand unification theory n
theory that unifies fundamental forces grande unification

grandchild n
child of someone’s child petit-enfant petit-fils

granddaughter n
daughter of someone’s child petite-fille

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.dʒɚ/ n
state of being grand or splendid; magnificence splendeur

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
grandfather (from either side) grand-père aïeul
male forefather aïeul

grandfather clock n
pendulum clock pendule à balancier

grandiloquent /ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/ adj
overly wordy or elaborate grandiloquent

grandiose adj
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent grandiose
pompous or pretentious pompeux prétentieux

grandma n
grandmother (informal) mamie

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
mother of someone's parent grand-mère aïeule

grandnephew n
grandson of a sibling petit-neveu petit-neveu fraternel petit-neveu sororel

grandniece n
granddaughter of a sibling petite-nièce

grandpa /ˈɡɹæmpɑː/ n
grandfather (informal) papi papy

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
parent of one's parent grand-parent aïeul aïeule

grandson /ˈɡɹændsʌn/ n
son of one's child petit-fils

grandstand n
audience tribune
seating area tribune

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
type of rock granite granit

granitic adj
of, pertaining to, or containing granite granitique

granitically adv
granitiquement

granitoid n
any mineral that resembles granite granitoïde

granny n
colloquial, derogatory: an elderly woman vieille mémé
colloquial: grandmother mamie mémé

granodiorite n
intrusive igneous rock granodiorite

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ v
To admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede admettre
To give over accorder

grant-in-aid n
allocation

granular /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
consisting of, or resembling, grains granuleux

granulate v
to segment grainer granuler

granulated sugar n
granulated sugar sucre en poudre

granule /ˈɡɹanjuːl/ /ˈɡɹænjul/ n
small particle granule

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
fruit raisin
vine vigne

grape juice n
grape juice jus de raisin

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
fruit pamplemousse pomélo
tree pamplemoussier pamplemousse

grapeshot n
type of shot mitraille

grapevine n
informal means of circulating gossip rumeur téléphone arabe
the plant on which grapes grow vigne

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
an ordered pair in graph theory graphe
mathematical diagram graphique

graph paper n
ruled paper papier pour graphiques

graph theorist n
graph theory specialist théoricien des graphes

graph theory n
study of networks of nodes and vertices théorie des graphes

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
fundamental unit of a writing system graphème

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite graphène

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
drawn, pictorial graphique
vivid, descriptive cru explicite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ n
a drawing or picture graphique

graphic novel n
comic book BD bande dessinée bédé roman graphique

graphical user interface n
type of user interface environnement graphique interface graphique

graphics n
pictorial representation and manipulation of data graphisme

graphics card n
display adapter carte graphique adaptateur graphique carte vidéo

graphics tablet n
tablette graphique

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
form of carbon graphite

grapholect n
a written variant of a language grapholecte

graphologist n
graphologist graphologue

graphology n
study of handwriting graphologie

graphomotor adj
graphomoteur

graphosphere n
graphosphère

grappa n
Italian grape-based spirit grappa eau-de-vie marc

grapple /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ n
a close hand-to-hand struggle combat lutte
act of grappling abordage
tool with claws or hooks grappin

grappling hook n
a type of hook grappin

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
to grip saisir agripper
to understand comprendre saisir

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
ground cover plant herbe
informer balance
lawn pelouse gazon
marijuana herbe beuh

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] v
to inform on moucharder

grass mud horse n
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship cheval de l'herbe et de la boue

grass of Parnassus n
plant of the genus Parnassia parnassie

grass snake n
Natrix natrix couleuvre à collier couleuvre

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
an insect of the order Orthoptera sauterelle
young student petit scarabée

grassroots adj
level local sur le terrain

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
shred râper

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] adj
produced by grating râpé

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
showing gratitude reconnaissant
recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure reconnaissant

gratefulness n
the state of being grateful reconnaissance

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
a tool with which one grates râpe

gratification n
reward; recompense; gratuity récompense

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪtud/ n
state of being grateful gratitude

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ adj
given freely gratuit
not called for by the circumstances gratuit

gratuitously /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ adv
freely; in the manner of a gift gratuitement
in a manner not demanded by the circumstances gratuitement

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
having a sense of seriousness grave

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
excavation for burial tombe sépulture

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ v
to carve letters or similar graver
to impress on the mind graver
to carve to give a shape sculpter tailler

grave accent n
grave accent accent grave

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
a person employed to dig graves fossoyeur

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
small fragments of rock graviers gravillons gravier

gravely /ˈɡɹeɪvli/ adv
grave or serious manner gravement

gravestone n
stone slab set at the head of a grave pierre tombale

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
tract of land in which the dead are buried cimetière

gravid /ˈɡɹavɪd/ adj
pregnant; now used chiefly of egg-laying animals, or metaphorically gravide

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
fundamental force of attraction gravitation

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
pertaining to gravitation gravitationnel

gravitational interaction n
gravitational interaction in physics interaction gravitationnelle

gravitational lens n
astronomy: body big enough to bend light rays lentille gravitationnelle mirage gravitationnel macrolentille

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light onde gravitationnelle

gravitationally adv
result of the force of gravity gravitationnellement

gravitino n
subatomic particle, related to the graviton gravitino

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
a hypothetical gauge boson graviton

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies gravité
graveness, the condition or state of being grave gravité
resultant force on Earth's surface gravité pesanteur

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
appetizer of dry-cured salmon gravelax gravlax

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
sauce jus de viande sauce de viande
unexpected good fortune bénéfice profit

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember gris
dreary, gloomy gris
having an indistinct quality gris

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
colour gris
extraterrestrial being Gris
SI unit of absorbed radiation gray

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
to become gray griser
to cause to become gray griser

gray out v
griser

gray squirrel n
Sciurus carolinensis écureuil gris
Sciurus griseus écureuil occidental

gray water n
non-potable, but non-toxic water eau de ménage eaux grises

graybody n
body that radiates energy having a blackbody distribution reduced by a constant factor corps gris

grayish adj
somewhat gray grisâtre

grayling n
Thymallus thymallus ombre

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ n
act of grazing or scratching lightly éraflure

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
to eat grass from a pasture paître brouter pâturer
to tend cattle while grazing faire paître paître

grease /ɡɹiːs/ n
animal fat graisse

grease /ɡɹiːs/ v
to bribe corrompre graisser la patte
to perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly lubrifier

grease gun n
device for forcing grease into machinery pompe à graisse

grease monkey n
a mechanic mécano

grease someone's palm v
to bribe graisser la patte

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
important title grand grande
very big, large scale grand grande
uncommonly gifted grand
very good excellent formidable super

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
great! chouette génial très bien

great Scott /ɡɹeɪt skɒt/ interjection
exclamation of surprise or amazement mince alors

great antshrike n
Taraba major grand batara

great ape n
ape of the taxonomic family Hominidae grand singe hominidé

great auk n
Pinguinus impennis grand pingouin

great circle n
circle grand cercle

great martyr n
mégalomartyr

great minds think alike proverb
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion les grands esprits se rencontrent

great northern diver n
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer plongeon imbrin huard huart à collier imbrim plongeon huard richepaume

great northern prawn n
Pandalus borealis crevette nordique

great power n
powerful state grande puissance

great primer n
gros-romain

great saphenous vein n
large subcutaneous superficial vein of the leg and thigh veine grande saphène

great skua n
Great Skua grand labbe skua

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
species of woodpecker pic épeiche

great tit /ˈɡɹæt tɪt/ n
bird mésange charbonnière mésange

great unwashed /ˌɡɹeɪt ʌnˈwɑːʃt/ /ˌɡɹeɪt ʌnˈwɒʃt/ n
a contemptuous term for the populace, particularly the working class vulgum pecus

great white shark n
Carcharodon carcharias grand requin blanc

great- prefix
removal of one generation arrière

great-aunt n
aunt of one’s parent grand-tante

great-grandchild n
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild arrière-petit-enfant

great-grandfather n
father of grandparent arrière-grand-père bisaïeul

great-grandmother n
mother of one's grandparent arrière-grand-mère bisaïeule

great-grandparent n
parent of a grandparent arrière-grand-parent bisaïeul

great-grandson n
son of a grandchild arrière-petit-fils

great-great-grandfather n
The father of someone's great-grandparent arrière-arrière-grand-père trisaïeul

great-great-grandmother n
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent arrière-arrière-grand-mère

great-great-grandparent n
parent of a great-grandparent arrière-arrière-grand-parent

great-great-grandparents n
great-great-grandparents arrière-arrière-grands-parents

great-uncle n
uncle of one's parent grand-oncle

greatcoat n
heavy overcoat pardessus paletot capote

greater argentine n
Argentina silus grande argentine

greater celandine n
Chelidonium majus chélidoine

greater scaup n
Aythya marila fuligule milouinan

greater than n
the '>' character plus grand que supérieur à

greatest common divisor n
largest positive integer or polynomial plus grand commun diviseur plus grand commun dénominateur

greatest thing since sliced bread n
(idiomatic) a relatively recent invention mieux que le fil à couper le beurre

greatly /ˈɡɹeɪtli/ adv
to a great extent grandement

greave /ɡɹiːv/ n
piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin grève

greaves n
residue from animal fat cretons grattons

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae grèbe

greed /ɡɹid/ n
selfish desire for more than is needed avidité

greedily adv
in a greedy manner avidement

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
having greed; consumed by selfish desires avide cupide avaricieux
prone to overeat gourmand

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
envious vert de jalousie
having green as its colour vert inexpérimenté
environmentally friendly vert inexpérimenté
of fruit: unripe vert inexpérimenté
inexperienced bleu nouveau peu expérimenté
sickly vert

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
colour vert
member of a green party vert verte

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ v
make (something) green verdir

green alga n
organism of Chlorophyta algue verte

green bean n
immature pods of any kind of bean haricot haricot vert

green bottle fly n
flies in the genera Lucilia and Phaenicia mouche verte

green card n
US work permit carte verte green card

green energy n
non-polluting energy énergie verte

green fairy n
slang, absinthe fée verte

green jersey n
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition maillot vert

green light n
green traffic light feu vert
permission feu vert

green line n
demarcation line ligne verte

green monkey n
monkey of Chlorocebus vervet

green pepper n
green sweet bell pepper poivre vert

green sea turtle n
species tortue verte

green tea n
drink thé vert
leaves thé vert

green thumb n
person avoir la main verte
skill avoir la main verte avoir le pouce vert

green with envy adj
consumed by envy vert de jalousie

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Picus viridis pic vert

green-backed firecrown n
Sephanoides sephaniodes colibri du Chili

greenfinch n
European greenfinch, Carduelis chloris verdier

greengage n
a plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin reine-claude

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit marchand de fruits et légumes primeur

greengrocer's n
shop for fruit and vegetables magasin de fruits et légumes

greengrocer's apostrophe n
incorrectly used apostrophe apostrophe mal placée

greenhorn n
inexperienced person blanc-bec bleu béjaune

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside serre

greenhouse effect n
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere effet de serre

greenhouse gas n
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect gaz à effet de serre

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
somewhat green verdâtre verdouillard

greenlight v
to approve feu vert

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
leaves of certain edible green plants légumes verts

greenwash n
misleading picture of environmental friendliness écoblanchiment

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes saluer recevoir

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival salut salutation

greeting card n
card sent as a greeting carte de vœux

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
of a person who enjoys being in crowds sociable
of animals that travel in herds grégaire

gregariousness /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs.nes/ n
state of being gregarious sociabilité

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
small explosive device grenade

grenade launcher n
weapon that shoots grenades lance-grenades lance-grenade

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ n
soldier grenadier

gressorial adj
gressoripède

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember gris
dreary, gloomy gris
having an indistinct quality gris

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
colour gris
extraterrestrial being Gris

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
to become grey griser
to cause to become grey griser

grey area n
area intermediate between two fuzzily-distinguished categories zone grise

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹɔn/ n
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family héron cendré

grey matter n
collection of cell bodies matière grise
person's ability to think matière grise

grey wolf n
a large grey wolf loup loup commun

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ n
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing lévrier levrette

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
Anser anser oie cendrée

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
electricity delivery system réseau
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size grille
in computing grille

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
deadlock impasse
on a smaller scale embouteillage

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
sadness douleur peine

griefer n
pourisseur

grievance /ˈɡɹi.vəns/ /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
formal complaint grief

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
to cause sorrow to attrister chagriner
to experience grief affliger
to feel very sad about [[avoir]] [[du]] [[chagrin]]

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle griffon

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
Gyps fulvus vautour fauve

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
barbecue barbecue gril
grating, grid grille
vehicle front cover calandre

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
cook food griller

grille guard n
metal frame pare-buffle

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding sinistre sombre
ghastly or sinister déprimant sinistre sombre triste
rigid and unrelenting indéfectible inébranlable rigide sombre

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
a distortion of the face grimace

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
to make grimaces faire des grimaces grimacer

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove crasse saleté

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
in a grim manner sinistrement

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑː(ɹ)/ n
book of instructions in the use of magic grimoire

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
To smile showing the teeth sourire

grin and bear it v
endure a difficult or disagreeable situation prendre son mal en patience

grin like a Cheshire cat v
to smile broadly sourire jusqu'aux oreilles

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
to make smaller by breaking with a device moudre broyer pulvériser

grindcore n
music genre grindcore

grinder /ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/ n
kitchen gadget broyeur moulin
molar molaire
tool aiguisoir meuleuse

grindstone n
wheel for grinding meule

griot /ˈɡɹi.oʊ/ n
West African storyteller, musician and poet griot griotte

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
A handle or other place to grip poignée
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand prise
A person responsible for handling equipment in film machiniste

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
to take hold saisir agripper

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ /ɡɹʌɪp/ v
to complain; to whine se plaindre

gripe water n
treatment for babies calmant

gris-gris n
charm grigri

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome épouvantable

grisoutine n
grisoutine

grist for the mill n
(idiomatic, chiefly US) Something that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity apporter de l’eau au moulin donner du grain à moudre

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
cartilage cartilage

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ n
character trait cran
collection of hard materials gravillon

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ v
to clench grincer

grit one's teeth v
clench one's teeth together serrer les dents
face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation, and deal with it serrer les dents

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
coarsely ground corn gruau de maïs

gritter n
vehicle sableuse

gritty /ˈɡɹɪti/ adj
containing sand or grit graveleux
spirited; resolute; unyielding déterminé résolu

grizzly bear n
Ursus arctos horribilis grizzli

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
low guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval grognement grondement gémissement
low mournful uttered sound gémissement râle râlement

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
to make a groan gémir grogner gronder râler

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊsə/ n
person selling foodstuffs and household items épicier épicière

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ n
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery courses

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊsəɹi/ n
shop or store that sells groceries épicerie

grog n
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water grog

groggy /ˈɡɹɒ.ɡi/ adj
Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc. chancelant(e)

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs aine

grok /ˈɡɹɑk/ /ˈɡɹɒk/ v
to fully understand capter piger
to have an intuitive understanding capter gnoquer piger

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ n
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring manchon passe-câble œillet renforçé

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
person who cares for horses palefrenier

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
to attend to one's appearance préparer
to prepare a ski slope damer

groove /ɡɹuv/ n
long, narrow channel sillon rainure

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands tâter tâtonner
to search by feeling tâtonner
to touch closely and sexually peloter tripoter

groschen n
coin groschen

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
bulky, fat gras grasse gros grosse
coarse, rude, obscene grossier grossière
disgusting dégoûtant dégueulasse
whole amount, total brut

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
total earnings or amount brut
twelve dozen grosse

gross domestic product n
economic production of a particular territory produit intérieur brut PIB

gross national product n
economics produit national brut

gross out v
to sicken by reason of being disgusting dégoûter écœurer

gross profit n
the difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold marge brute

grossly /ˈɡɹoʊsli/ /ˈɡɹəʊsli/ adv
in a gross manner grossièrement

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous grotesque

grotesquerie n
quality of being grotesque grotesquerie

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
small cave grotte
artificial cavern-like retreat grotte

grouch /ɡɹaʊtʃ/ n
one who is grumpy or irritable grincheux grognon

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/ adj
irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain grincheux

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
crushed, or reduced to small particles. haché moulu

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
basis, foundation, groundwork base fondation
bottom of a body of water fond
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential terre masse
electrical point of zero potential terre masse
football field terrain terrain de football
soil, earth terre
surface of the Earth terre sol

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
to connect an electrical conductor mettre à la terre
to forbid an aircraft or pilot to fly clouer au sol
to require a child to remain at home gronder punir

ground cover n
something that overlays land couvre-sol

ground floor n
floor of a building closest to ground level rez-de-chaussée

ground ivy n
Glechoma hederacea lierre terrestre

ground offensive n
military action offensive terrestre

ground truth n
information acquired by direct observation vérité terrain

ground zero n
location on the surface marking the detonation of a bomb point zéro

ground-ivy n
Glechoma hederacea lierre terrestre

grounded /ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/ adj
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor puni
not allowed to fly interdit de vol

groundless adj
baseless infondé

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
sediment at the bottom of a liquid marc

groundwater n
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers eau souterraine

groundwork n
foundation fondement fondation

group /ɡruːp/ n
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other groupe
in group theory groupe
column in the periodic table groupe
people who perform music together groupe
A set of teams playing against each other in a division, while at the same not playing against other sets of teams of the same division. groupe

group /ɡruːp/ v
put together to form a group grouper

group action n
a mapping of a mathematical group action de groupe

group buying n
purchasing products and services at reduced prices achat groupé

group of death n
a group in a multi-stage tournament which is unusually competitive groupe de la mort

group sex n
sexual practice partouze sexe en groupe

group theory n
mathematical theory of groups théorie des groupes

group therapy /ˌɡɹupˈθɛɹəpi/ n
thérapie de groupe

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
fish mérou

groupie /ˈɡɹuːpi/ n
type of fan groupie

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ n
a collection of things or people groupement
the action of the verb to group groupement

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view pensée de groupe

groupwork n
work done in groups [[travail]] [[en]] [[groupe]]

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ n
any of various game birds of the family Tetraonidae coq de bruyère

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
mortar used between tiles coulis jointement

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
insert mortar between tiles jointoyer

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
small forest bosquet

grovel v
to abase oneself s'abaisser

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
(intransitive) to appear or sprout pousser croître
(intransitive) to become bigger grandir croître

grow up v
to mature and become an adult grandir
grandir

grower n
A farmer who grows things maraîcher

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ adj
that grows croissant

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
deep threatening sound feulement grognement
sound made by a hungry stomach borborygme gargouillement

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
express (something) by growling grogner
to utter a deep guttural sound grogner gronder bougonner feuler grommeler ronchonner

grownup n
an adult adulte grand grande personne

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
increase in size croissance
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor croissance
act of growing croissance
something that grows or has grown croissance

growth hormone n
hormone hormone de croissance

growth spurt n
sudden growth in one's body poussée de croissance

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
immature insect larve
slang: food bouffe

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
dirty crasseux

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
deep seated animosity rancune

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
thin watery porridge gruau

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted éreintant

gruesome adj
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly horrible

gruff /ɡɹʌf/ adj
hoarse-voiced bourru
rough-, surly-natured bourru

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound grondement
the sound made by a hungry stomach gargouillement grondement

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
to make a low growling or rumbling animal noise gronder
to make a low growling or rumbling stomach noise gargouiller
to murmur or mutter with discontent bougonner ronchonner

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
unhappy and/or irritable grognon

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
(United States Army and Marine Corps slang) an infantry soldier bidasse troufion
short, snorting sound grognement

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts grogner

gruyere n
type of cheese gruyère

guaiacum /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/ n
wood gaïac

guanaco n
Lama guanicoe guanaco

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
substance obtained from guano guanine

guano n
dung from a sea bird or from a bat guano

guar gum n
heteropolysaccharide gum gomme de guar

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
anything that assures a certain outcome garantie
written declaration garantie
person who gives such a guarantee garant

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
to give an assurance that something will be done right garantir

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
part of machine blocking dangerous parts garde protection
person who or thing that protects something garde
player in sports in general arrière défense gardien

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
to protect from some offence garder

guard dog n
dog used to protect a property or its owner chien de garde chienne de garde mâtin

guarded /ɡɑɹdɪ̈d/ adj
Cautious circonspect

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
final video game enemy boss
guard or watcher gardien
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis tuteur
law: person responsible for incompetent person tuteur

guardian angel n
spirit ange gardien

guardianship n
position tutelle

guardrail n
rail set alongside a dangerous place garde-corps garde-fou glissière de sécurité

guava /ˈɡwɑvə/ n
fruit goyave
tree or shrub goyavier goyave

guberniya n
an administrative subdivision in the Russian empire goubernia gouvernement gouvernorat

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
Fish, Gobio gobio goujon

guelder rose n
guelder rose, snowball tree obier

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus guenon

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
guerrilla war guérilla
irregular soldier guérillera guérillero partisan partisane

guerrilla warfare n
fighting using groups of irregular troops guérilla

guess /ɡɛs/ n
prediction about the outcome of something conjecture

guess /ɡɛs/ v
to reach an unqualified conclusion deviner
to solve by a correct conjecture déduire deviner
to suppose supposer

guess what phraseologicalUnit
used to dramatize the unsurprising devine quoi donner en mille

guesswork n
estimate, judgment or opinion extrapolation

guest /ɡɛst/ n
patron, customer client
recipient of hospitality hôte invité

guest book n
ledger for visitors to leave comments about an establishment livre d’or
website feature functioning like a physical guest book livre d'or

guest room n
room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests chambre d'ami

guest worker n
guest worker travailleur invité travailleur immigré travailleur étranger

guesthouse n
small house for visitors maison d'hôtes pension

guff /ɡʌf/ n
nonsensical talk or thinking foutaises

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
a boisterous laugh gros éclat de rire

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ v
To laugh boisterously s’esclaffer

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ n
advice conseils
system to control the path of a vehicle direction
the act or process of guiding guidage

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
someone who guides guide
document, book guide

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
to serve as a guide person guider

guide book n
book that provides guidance guide touristique

guide dog n
dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person chien d'aveugle chien guide d'aveugle

guideline n
non-specific rule or principle directive ligne directrice grande ligne principe directeur

guidon /ˈɡaɪdən/ n
pennant, banner guidon
soldier assigned to carry a guidon guidon

guild /ɡɪld/ n
association of tradespeople guilde

guilder n
unit of currency florin

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
astuteness, cunning fourberie ruse

guile /ɡaɪl/ v
to deceive, to beguile entourlouper tromper

guileless /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ adj
honest but naïve candide

guillemet /ɡij.mɛ/ /ˌɡi.(j)ə.ˈme(ɪ)/ n
either of the punctuation marks « or » guillemet

guillotine /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ n
device that cuts paper massicot guillotine
machine used for capital punishment guillotine

guillotine /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ v
execute by use of a guillotine guillotiner

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
awareness of having done wrong sentiment de culpabilité
responsibility for wrongdoing culpabilité
legal culpabilité

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
judged to have committed a crime coupable
responsible for a dishonest act coupable

guilty pleasure n
something that brings pleasure but is considered taboo péché mignon

guinea /ˈɡɪni/ n
coin worth 21 shillings guinée

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
bird pintade

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
experimental subject cobaye
rodent cobaye cochon d'Inde

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
appearance in manner or dress apparence aspect
cover; cloak couvert prétexte
way of speaking or acting apparence

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
musical instrument guitare

guitarist n
person playing or performing on the guitar guitariste

gulag /ˈɡu.lɑɡ/ v
Soviet labour camp goulag

gulch /ɡʌltʃ/ n
a narrow v-shaped valley vallée fluviale

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
heraldry, of the colour red gueules

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ n
blazoning term for red gueules

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
geography golfe

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
seabird mouette goéland mauve

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
the throat or esophagus œsophage gosier

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
easily deceived or duped, naïve crédule naïf

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
usual amount swallowed gorgée

gum ɡʌm n
flesh around teeth gencive
single piece of chewing gum chewing-gum
sticky substance exuded by certain plants gomme
sticky substance resembling that exuded by certain plants gomme

gum arabic n
substance from acacia trees gomme arabique

gummy bear n
candy ours d'or

gun /ɡʌn/ n
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity canon
a less portable, long weapon fusil
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use pistolet

gun carriage n
metal frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation affût

gun control n
law or policy restricting or limiting the possession of firearms by private citizens contrôle des armes à feu

gun dog n
dog used by hunter chien de chasse

gunboat n
small armed vessel canonnière

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance saleté

gunner /ɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/ n
artillery soldier artilleur

gunny n
fabric gony

gunport n
a hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired sabord

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
explosive mixture poudre à canon poudre

gunship /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/ n
armed helicopter hélicoptère de combat

gunshot n
act of discharging a firearm coup de feu

gunsight n
an optical instrument viseur

gunslinger n
person expert at the quick draw as de la gâchette

gunsmith n
person skilled in the repair and servicing of firearms armurier

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
top edge of the side of a boat plat-bord

guqin /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/ n
instrument guqin

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ n
gurgling sound gargouillis

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ v
to make such a sound gargouiller

gurnard n
marine fish of the family Triglidae grondin

gurney n
a stretcher having wheeled legs brancard civière

guru /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
advisor or mentor gourou guru
spiritual teacher gourou guru

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ n
sudden rapid outflow jaillissement

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
to flow forth suddenly jaillir

gusli n
an ancient Russian musical instrument gousli

gussy up v
fagoter

gust /ɡʌst/ n
a strong, abrupt rush of wind rafale bourrasque coup de vent souffle

gusto /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ n
enthusiasm enthousiasme

gusty /ˈɡʌs.ti/ adj
of wind: blowing in gusts soufflant en rafales

gut /ɡʌt/ adj
instinctive viscéral
made of gut [[en]] [[boyau]]

gut /ɡʌt/ n
abdomen bedaine bide panse
intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc [[corde]]s [[de]] [[boyau]] boyaux

gut /ɡʌt/ v
To eviscerate vider éviscérer

gut feeling n
an instinct or intuition intuition pressentiment réaction viscérale

gutbucket n
washtub bass contrebassine

guts /ɡʌts/ n
courage (slang) cran guts tripes
entrails entrailles tripes

guttation n
exudation of drops of water guttation

gutted /ˈɡʌtɪd/ adj
eviscerated dégouté écoeuré
with the most important parts destroyed dégouté

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
ditch along the side of road caniveau
duct or channel beneath the eaves gouttière chéneau
groove beside a bowling lane dalot

gutter rabbit n
lapin de gouttière

guttural /ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ [ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] adj
sounding harsh and throaty guttural

guv n
form of address chef patron

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
in plural: people gars
male, man mec gars
support cable hauban

guzzle v
(by extension) to consume anything greedily bouffer
To drink (or sometimes eat) voraciously bouffer engloutir siffler du vin

gym /dʒɪm/ n
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise gymnase salle de sport gym salle salle de gymnastique salle de muscu

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪzi.əm/ n
place for indoor sports gymnase salle de gymnastique
type of school lycée gymnase

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
one who performs gymnastics gymnaste

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
a sport gymnastique

gymnophobia n
gymnophobie

gymnosophy n
gymnosophie

gynaeceum n
women's quarters in a household gynécée

gynaecologist n
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system gynécologue

gynecological adj
pertaining to gynecology gynécologique

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women gynécologie

gynecomast n
gynécomaste

gynecomastia n
development of breasts in males gynécomastie

gyno- prefix
pertaining to women gyno- gynéco-

gynophobia n
fear or hatred of women gynophobie

gypseous adj
containing gypsum gypseux

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
mineral gypse

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft gitan romanichel tsigane

gypsy moth n
species of moth bombyx disparate zig-zag

gyre /dʒaɪ.ə/ /dʒaɪ.ɚ/ n
a circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current gyre gyre océanique

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ n
Falco rusticolus gerfaut

gyro /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ n
Greek sandwich gyros

gyrocompass n
north-seeking gyroscope gyrocompas

gyromagnetic adj
of, relating to, or resulting from the properties of a spinning magnet, or a spinning electric charge; magnetogyric gyromagnétique

gyron n
heraldic charge giron

gyronny adj
heraldic term gironné

gyroscope n
apparatus gyroscope

gyroscopic adj
gyroscopique

gyrus /ˈdʒaɪɹəs/ n
anatomy circonvolution cérébrale gyrus

ha /hɑː/ interjection
a representation of laughter. ah
an exclamation of triumph or discovery. ah

ha-ha /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ n
ditch acting as a sunken fence haha saut-de-loup

haberdasher /ˈhæb.ɜː(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
a dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods mercier

haberdashery n
a shop selling such goods mercerie
ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop mercerie

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness habitude
an action done on a regular basis habitude coutume
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns habit habitude
piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity costume uniforme

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ v
clothe habiller

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ n
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives habitat

habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ adj
being regular or usual habituel
recurring, or that is performed over and over again habituel
behaving in a regular manner, as a habit habituel

habitué /həˈbɪt͡ʃuˌeɪ/ n
one who frequents a place, a regular habitué habituée

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ n
homestead hacienda

hack /hæk/ n
untalented writer écrivaillon

hack /hæk/ v
to chop or cut down in a rough manner couper charcuter
to cough noisily tousser
to gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account pirater

hackable adj
that can be hacked piratable

hackamore /ˈhækəmɔː/ n
bridle with no bit hackamore

hackberry n
plant micocoulier

hacker /hækə(ɹ)/ n
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data hacker pirate informatique

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
an instrument with pins séran

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
repeated too often rebattu éculé

hacksaw n
saw [[scie]] [[à]] [[métal

hacktivist n
a person who engages in hacktivism hacktiviste

had better v
should; ought to; must valoir mieux

hadal /ˈheɪdəl/ adj
of the deepest parts of the ocean hadal

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
marine fish aiglefin

hadith [haˈdiːθ] n
collected sayings and actions of Muhammad hadith

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
particle hadron

hadronic adj
related to hadrons hadronique

haecceity /hɛkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ n
essence of a particular thing eccéité

haematologist n
scientist who specializes in haematology hématologue

haematology n
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs hématologie

haemo- prefix
pertaining to blood hémo-

haemophilia n
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding hémophilie

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
a pathological condition hémorroïdes

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
chemical element hafnium

hag /hæɡ/ n
ugly old woman harpie haridelle mégère sorcière virago
witch, sorceress, enchantress sorcière

hagfish n
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae myxine

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
looking exhausted and unwell hagard

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ n
traditional Scottish dish haggis

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
to argue for a better deal marchander

hagiographer /ˌheɪdʒiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
someone who writes the biography of a saint hagiographe

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to hagiography hagiographique

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biography of a saint hagiographie
study of saints hagiographie

haha interjection
representation of laughter haha

haiku /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
Japanese poem of a specific form haïku
poem of similar structure haïku

hail /heɪl/ n
balls of ice grêle

hail /heɪl/ v
said when hail is falling grêler
to call out loudly in order to gain the attention of héler
to greet saluer

hailstone n
single ball of hail grêlon

hair /hɛə/ n
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head cheveu chevelure
one of the above-mentioned filaments poil cheveu
the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals cheveux poils cheveu

hair dye n
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head teinture pour les cheveux

hair gel n
hairstyling gel that hardens the hair gel coiffant

hair roller n
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair bigoudi

hair salon n
workplace of a beautician or barber salon de coiffure

hair spray n
hairstyling product that stiffens the hair laque

hair-splitting n
the act of finding exceedingly small differences which are neither important nor prominent enculage de mouches

hairbrush n
a brush used in hair care brosse à cheveux

haircut n
act of cutting of hair coupe
way hair is cut coiffure

hairdo n
hairstyle coiffure

hairdresser n
professional for haircutting or hairstyling coiffeur coiffeuse friseur friseuse

hairdryer n
electrical appliance for drying hair sèche-cheveux

hairiness n
the characteristic of being hairy pilosité

hairless adj
destitute of hair glabre

hairlessness n
the condition or quality of being hairless glabreté

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
net designed to keep hair up résille filet à cheveux

hairpiece n
false substitute for a person's hair perruque

hairpin /ˈheɪɹpɪn/ n
pin or fastener for the hair épingle à cheveux épingle

hairstyle n
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged coiffure

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
of a body part other than the head poilu poilue
of a person poilu poilue

hajduk n
outlaw, highwayman or freedom fighter in the Balkans haïdouk

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
pilgrimage to Mecca hajj

hajji n
one who has participated in a hajj hadji

hake /heɪk/ n
fish merlu

halal adj
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs halal

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
hand weapon hallebarde

halberdier n
a soldier armed with a halberd hallebardier

halcyon /ˈhælsiːən/ n
poetic: kingfisher halcyon

halcyon days n
halcyon days jours heureux

hale /heɪl/ adj
sound, entire, healthy, robust, not impaired bonne santé pleine forme sain

hale /heɪl/ v
to drag or pull forcibly haler

half /haf/ /hæf/ /hɑːf/ adj
consisting of a half demi moitié

half /haf/ /hæf/ /hɑːf/ n
math: fraction demi moitié
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided moitié

half a dozen numeral
six demi-douzaine

half board n
hotel rate demi-pension

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
a male half-sibling demi-frère

half cell n
part of an electrochemical cell demi-cellule

half dozen n
6 demi-douzaine

half marathon n
running race semi-marathon

half nephew n
son of a half sibling demi-neveu

half past n
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages [[et]] [[demie]]

half sister n
maternal/paternal half sister demi-sœur

half time n
interval between halves mi-temps half-time

half title n
book title faux-titre

half volley n
demi-volée

half-assed /ˈhæfæst/ adj
poorly or incompetently done ni fait ni à faire

half-baked adj
incomplete foireux fumeux

half-breed n
derogatory: person of racially mixed ancestry métis métisse

half-century n
period of fifty years demi-siècle

half-heartedly adv
in a half-hearted manner sans enthousiasme sans y croire

half-hour n
period demi-heure

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
time in physics demi-vie
chemistry: time required for concentration to fall to half demi-vie

half-mast n
lowered position of a flag en berne

half-moon n
anything shaped like a crescent demi-lune
the moon in its first or last quarter demi-lune

half-naked adj
with very few clothes on demi-nu à moitié nu

half-pipe n
A structure used to perform tricks demi-lune

half-shower n
juggling pattern demi-douche

half-track adj
half-tracked autochenille

half-uncle n
half-brother of one's parent démi-oncle

half-year n
period of half a year demi-année

halfling n
a hobbit halfelin

halfway /hæfweɪ/ adv
midway mi-chemin

halfwidth adj
occupying half the width of a fullwidth character demi-chasse

halfwit n
someone lacking in intelligence abruti abrutie idiot idiote

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
fish of genus Hippoglossus flétan elbot

halide n
halogen salt halogénure

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
condition of having foul-smelling breath halitose

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
building providing student accommodation foyer résidence universitaire
corridor or a hallway corridor couloir
manor house manoir
meeting room salle salon
principal room of a secular medieval building salle

hall of fame n
hall which honors people of great importance to some field temple de la renommée

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ interjection
exclamation to praise God alléluia

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
a distinct characteristic marque de fabrique
an official marking poinçon

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ n
holy person saint sainte

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ v
to sanctify bénir sanctifier

hallows /ˈhæloʊz/ /ˈhæləʊz/ n
relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept reliquaire

hallucinate v
seem to perceive what is not really present halluciner

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
sensory perception of something that does not exist hallucination illusion

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
producing hallucinations hallucinogène

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒɛnɪk/ n
a substance that is a hallucinogen hallucinogène

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
anything resembling the phenomenon halo
atmospheric phenomenon halo
luminous disc around the heads of saints nimbe auréole

haloalkane n
chemical compound halogénoalcane

halocarbon n
halocarbure

halogen /ˈhæləd͡ʒen/ n
any element of group 7 halogène

halorhodopsin n
halorhodopsine

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
minor railway station halte

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
to stop either temporarily or permanently faire halte

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
animal's headgear licou chevêtre licol
female garment dos nu

haltere /ˈhæltɪə/ /ˈhæltɪɹ/ n
small knobbed structure haltère

halting problem n
problem in theoretical computer science problème de l'arrêt

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
confection halva

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
to divide in two equal parts diviser en deux

halyard n
rope drisse

ham /hæm/ n
thigh of a hog cured for food jambon

ham it up v
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements cabotiner

ham-fisted adj
lacking skill in physical movement maladroit

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ n
a woodnymph hamadryade

hamadryas n
Papio hamadryas babouin hamadryas

hamartia n
tragic flaw hamartia

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
sandwich hamburger
patty hamburger

hamlet n
small village hameau
village without its own church hameau

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus marteau malléus
part of a firearm chien
tool marteau
piano part marteau

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ v
to strike repeatedly marteler
figuratively: to emphasize a point repeatedly marteler

hammer and sickle n
symbol of communism faucille et marteau la faucille et le marteau

hammerhead shark n
shark of the genus Sphyrna requin-marteau

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
piece of land hammock
swinging couch or bed hamac

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ n
anything which impedes obstacle

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ v
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle entraver

hamster /ˈhæmstɚ/ n
small, short-tailed European rodent hamster

hamstring n
great tendon ischio-jambier

hamstring v
to disable paralyser

hamza n
Arabic hamza hamza

hanami n
Japanese custom hanami

hanap n
rich goblet hanap

hand /hænd/ n
part of the fore limb main
set of cards held by a player in a card game main
pointer of an analogue/analog clock aiguille
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer matelot
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once poignée

hand /hænd/ v
to give, pass or transmit with the hand donner

hand down v
transmit in succession transmettre

hand fan n
hand-held device éventail

hand grenade n
explosive device grenade à main

hand in v
to give to a responsible person rendre

hand in hand adv
holding or clasping hands main dans la main

hand job n
An act of masturbation performed by someone else's hand branlette handjob

hand out v
to distribute distribuer

hand over v
to deliver to people livrer
to relinquish control or possession remettre

hand puppet n
puppet operated by the hand marionnette à gaine

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ n
liquid solution hydro-alcoolique

hand tool n
tool powered by human muscle outil à main

hand truck n
box-moving handcart diable

hand-picked adj
specially selected trier sur le volet

hand-to-hand adj
fighting done within reach rather than at range corps à corps

handbag /ˈhændbæɡ/ n
small bag used by women sac à main sacoche

handball n
American: ball balle
American: sport handball américain
ball in team sport balle ballon handball
football offence main
team sport handball

handbill n
loose printed sheet prospectus

handbook n
a book of reference manuel

handbrake n
hand-operated brake in a car frein à main

handbrake turn n
automobile driving manoeuvre dérapage contrôlé

handcart n
a cart designed to be pulled or pushed by hand charrette à bras voiture à bras

handcrafted adj
made by hand artisanal

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
ring of a locking fetter for the hand menotte

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
to apply handcuffs menotter

handcuffs n
metal rings for fastening wrists menottes

handedness n
preference for using the right or left hand préférence manuelle
property chiralité

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
amount held in hand poignée
small number poignée
breadth of hand manipule

handgun n
small, hand-held gun pistolet

handicap n
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people handicap

handicapped adj
having a handicap handicapé

handicraft n
trade requiring skill of hand artisanat

handkerchief /ˈhaŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands mouchoir
cloth to be worn about the neck foulard

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
computing: reference to an object or structure indicateur
gross amount of wagering paris
instrument for effecting a purpose instrument outil
nickname indicatif pseudonyme
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved poignée manche anse barre de manœuvre châsse levier
topological space anse

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ v
deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art traiter pencher
manage with the hands gérer
manage, control or direct traiter gérer
receive and transfer; buy and sell manipuler
to use the hands manier manœuvrer
touch; feel or hold with the hand manipuler tâter
treat, deal with in a specified way traiter
take care of with the hands traiter

handle with kid gloves v
to treat something very delicately aux petits oignons manipuler avec des gants de soie prendre des gants

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
bar for steering guidon

handling n
touching, controlling, managing with the hands manipulation maniement

handmill n
hand-operated grinding apparatus moulin à bras

handout n
a gift to the poor or needy aumône
a worksheet, leaflet or pamphlet given out for a certain use polycopié

handover n
transference of authority passation

handpicked v
selected with great care ramassé à la main trier sur le volet

handrail n
rail which can be held rambarde

hands down adv
without much effort, easily haut la main les doigts dans le nez

hands off adj
not interfering with others' decisions and actions laissez-faire

hands off interjection
don't touch! bas les pattes ! pas touche !

hands up interjection
surrender! haut les mains mains en l'air !

handsaw n
saw small enough to be used by one hand scie égoïne scie à main égoïne

handset n
the part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter, held in the hand combiné combiné téléphonique

handshake v
grasping of hands by two people poignée de main shake-hand

handsome /ˈhænsəm/ adj
of man: attractive beau

handstand n
a movement or position in which a person is upside down appui tendu renversé équilibre

handwriting n
act or process of writing with the hand écriture de main

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
easy to use commode pratique
within reach à portée de main

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
man who does odd tasks homme à tout faire

hang /heɪŋ/ /hæŋ/ v
computing: to stop responding ramer se bloquer se figer
informal: to loiter traîner
to be or remain suspended pendre [[être]] [[suspendu]]
to cause to be suspended pendre laisser pendre suspendre
to decorate (something) with hanging objects orner
to execute by suspension from the neck pendre accrocher
to exhibit by hanging exposer
to float as if suspended peser planer
to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position baisser
to place on a hook accrocher

hang glider n
aircraft aile delta deltaplane
rider deltiste

hang out v
to do nothing in particular traîner

hang tough v
tenir bon

hang up v
put up to hang suspendre
terminate a phone call raccrocher raccrocher au nez

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept hangar

hanger steak n
onglet

hanger-on n
Someone who hangs on, or sticks crampon

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
suspended suspendu suspendue

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
anything wide, high and thin that is hung tenture
means of execution pendaison
public event at which a person is hanged pendaison

hangman n
executioner bourreau
game pendu

hangman's noose n
knot nœud de pendu

hangnail n
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail envie

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
illness caused by heavy drinking gueule de bois

hapax legomenon /ˌhæpæks lɨˈɡɒmənɒn/ n
word occurring only once hapax legomenon hapax

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
random, chaotic, incomplete aléatoire désordonné hasardeux

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
in a haphazard manner n'importe comment

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
very unlucky; ill-fated malheureux infortuné malchanceux

haplodiploid adj
haplodiploïde

haplogroup n
group of haplotypes haplogroupe

haploid adj
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes haploïde

haplolepidous adj
form of arthrodontous peristome haplolépidé

haplology /hæˈplɒlədʒi/ n
deleting syllables haplologie

haplotype n
group of alleles haplotype

happen /ˈhapən/ /ˈhæpən/ [ˈhæpn̩] v
to occur arriver se passer se produire advenir

happening /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ n
a spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation happening

happenstance n
hasard

happily /ˈha.pə.li/ /ˈhæ.pə.li/ adv
by good chance, fortunately heureusement par bonheur
in a happy manner joyeusement gaiement
willingly volontiers

happily ever after adv
happily until one's death ils vécurent heureux et eurent beaucoup d’enfants

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
id=Q8|emotion of being happy bonheur
good luck bonheur

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
appropriate, apt, felicitous heureux
content (to do something); having no objection (to something) content satisfait contente prêt prête satisfaite
contented, joyous heureux content heureuse bienheureuse bienheureux contente
fortunate, lucky heureux chanceux

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
an expression used during Easter joyeuses Pâques

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
Happy New Year bonne année

happy as a lark adj
very happy gai comme un pinson

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
good wishes for a birthday bon anniversaire joyeux anniversaire

happy ending n
happy end happy end fin heureuse

happy hour n
pub discount drinking hours 5 à 7

happy medium n
balanced position un juste milieu

hapten n
haptène

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
of or relating to haptics haptique
of or relating to the sense of touch tactile haptique

haptics /ˈhæptɪks/ n
medicine: study of the sense of touch haptique

haptogenic membrane n
membrane haptogène

haptonema n
haptonème

haptonomy n
haptonomie

hara-kiri n
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen hara-kiri

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
impassioned speech harangue
tirade harangue remontrance sermon

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ v
to give a forceful lecture sermonner

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
to annoy; to molest harceler
to put excessive burdens upon harceler
to fatigue or tire fatiguer

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
deliberate pestering or annoying harcèlement
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress harcèlement

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
that which foretells the coming of something présage

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
to announce annoncer présager

harbor n
for ships port quai
place of shelter havre rade refuge

harbor v
to provide safe place abriter accoster protéger

harbor seal n
Phoca vitulina phoque commun phoque vitulin

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
of drink: strong fort
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds dure
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand difficile dur
resistant to pressure dur
demanding a lot of effort to endure dur
severe dur
unquestionable irréfutable

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adv
with much force or effort (related to act of think) dur durement

hard c n
c dur

hard code v
to insert unchangeable code renseigner en dur

hard disk n
unit and all the disks within it disque dur
recording disk in a drive unit disque dur

hard drive n
device used for storing large amounts of data disque dur

hard g n
g dur

hard hat n
construction helmet casque

hard of hearing adj
having difficulty hearing dur d'oreille malentendant

hard palate n
tissue palais dur

hard rock n
rock music genre hard rock

hard shoulder n
verge to the side of a highway bande d'arrêt d'urgence

hard sign n
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ" signe dur

hard water n
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals eau dure

hard-boiled adj
of an egg cuit dur

hard-nosed adj
pragmatic pragmatique

hard-on n
erection of the penis gaule trique

hardback adj
having a solid binding relié

hardback n
a book with a solid binding livre relié

hardboard n
high-density chipboard aggloméré

hardcover adj
of a book: having a rigid binding relié

hardcover n
a book with a rigid binding livre relié

harden v
become hard durcir
make hard(er) endurcir

hardheaded adj
stubborn têtu

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
barely, only just à peine guère
harshly dur durement

hardness n
quality of being hard dureté

hardpan n
layer of soil alios

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ n
difficulty or trouble misère difficultés

hardtack n
hard biscuit biscuit de mer galette

hardtail n
A two-wheeler without rear suspension. semi-rigide

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
material part of a computer matériel hardware
metal implements quincaillerie
slang: firearm arme à feu

hardware store n
merchant quincaillerie

hardwood n
bois de feuillu
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree bois de feuillu bois dur

hardworking adj
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly diligent industrieux

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ adj
inured to fatigue or hardships robuste rustique

hare /hɛɚ/ n
animal lièvre hase

harelip n
congenital malformation of the upper lip bec-de-lièvre bec de lièvre

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
the private part of an Arab household harem
group of women in a polygamous household harem

harlequin /ˈhɑɹləkwən/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
pantomime fool arlequin

harlequin duck n
Histrionicus histrionicus arlequin plongeur canard arlequin garrot arlequin

harlot n
a female prostitute fille de joie prostituée putain catin pute

harlotry n
The trade of a harlot; prostitution. prostitution putasserie

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
injury; hurt; damage dommage mal tort

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
cause damage [[nuire]] [[à]] faire du mal à

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
likely to be damaging nuisible nocif dangereux préjudiciable

harmfulness n
the characteristic of being harmful nocivité

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
incapable of causing harm or danger inoffensif

harmlessly adv
in a harmless manner inoffensivement

harmlessness n
the characteristic of being harmless innocuité

harmolodics n
harmolodie

harmonic adj
pertaining to harmony harmonique
mathematical attribute of mathematical entities harmonique
pleasant to hear harmonique harmonieux mélodieux mélodique

harmonic mean n
type of average moyenne harmonique

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
wind instrument harmonica

harmonious adj
melodious harmonieux

harmoniously adv
in a harmonious manner harmonieusement

harmonium n
musical instrument harmonium

harmonize /ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/ v
to be in harmonious agreement s'accorder
to bring things into harmony, or to make things compatible harmoniser

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
agreement or accord harmonie
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds harmonie
music: the academic study of chords harmonie

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
restraint or support harnais

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
to place a harness on something harnacher

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
musical instrument harpe

harp seal n
a species of seal phoque du Groenland

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
Person who plays the harp harpiste

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
spearlike weapon harpon

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
to hunt with a harpoon harponner

harpooner n
someone who hunts with a harpoon harponneur

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
musical instrument clavecin

harpsichordist n
one who plays the harpsichord claveciniste

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
Fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman harpie
Obnoxious, shrewish woman harpie chipie rosse

harpy eagle n
Harpia harpyja harpie

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
obsolete matchlock firearm arquebuse

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
vicious and scolding woman casse-couilles dragon haridelle harpie mégère virago

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
birds of prey busard

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
device herse

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
drag a harrow over herser

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
causing pain or distress navrant éprouvant

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
rough rude sévère
severe or cruel sévère cruel

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
male deer cerf

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
Alcelaphus bucelaphus bubale bubale roux

haruspex n
one who practices divination by inspecting entrails haruspice

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
process of gathering the ripened crop récolte moisson
yield of harvesting récolte moisson

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
to bring in a harvest; reap récolter moissonner recueillir

harvest mite n
harvest mite aoûtat aoutat

harvest time n
harvest time moisson

harvester n
machine that harvests moissonneuse
person who gathers the harvest moissonneur moissonneuse

harvestman n
arachnid faucheur faucheux

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
person declining in popularity or effectiveness has-been

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes hachis
the # symbol croisillon dièse
clipped form of hashish haschich hash shit teuch teuchi

hashish /həˈʃiːʃ/ n
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant haschisch haschich hachich hachisch

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
a tag with a hash sign hashtag mot-dièse mot-clic

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 108 hassium

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
fight or argument dispute lutte
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems peine tracas

hassle /ˈhæsl/ v
To pick a fight or start an argument provoquer
To trouble, to bother, to annoy harceler

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
kneeler coussin d'agenouilloir
ottoman pouf

haste /heɪst/ n
speed, swiftness, dispatch hâte

haste makes waste proverb
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes hâte rend déchets

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
to make someone/something speed up hâter presser
to move in a quick fashion dépêcher hâter

hastily /ˈheɪstɪli/ adv
in a hasty manner hâtivement précipitamment

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick hâtif

hat /hæt/ [hat] n
a head covering chapeau

hat trick n
three achievements in a single game or similar coup du chapeau tour du chapeau

hatch /hætʃ/ n
horizontal door trappe
small door provided for access for maintenance trappe
narrow passageway between the decks écoutille
opening for serving food passe-plat
birds that emerged from eggs at a specified time couvée

hatch /hætʃ/ v
of an egg, to break open éclore
to emerge from an egg éclore naître sortir de l'œuf

hatchability n
Of a bird éclosabilité
Of an egg éclosabilité

hatchback n
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards hayon

hatchery /ˈhætʃəɹi/ n
a facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions couveuse artificielle couvoir écloserie

hatchet n
small axe hachette

hatchway n
doorway with hatch écoutille

hate /heɪt/ v
to dislike intensely haïr détester

hate crime n
a crime motivated by hate crime haineux

hateful adj
evoking hatred odieux
full of hate haineux

hatefully adv
in a hateful manner haineusement

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ n
one who hates haïsseur haïsseuse

hatless adj
not wearing a hat tête nue

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
strong aversion haine

hats off interjection
Congratulations chapeau bas chapeau

hatter n
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats chapelier

haughtily adv
in a haughty manner [[avec]] [[dédain]] hautainement

haughtiness n
the property of being haughty hautaineté orgueil

haughty adj
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority hautain suffisant

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ v
to pull or draw something heavy haler
to transport something heavy trainer

haul ass v
to hurry se grouiller le cul se magner le cul

hauler n
A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods. camionneur entrepreneur de transports transporteur
A person or thing that hauls another person or thing. porteur

haulm /hɒm/ n
an individual plant stem fane

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
place at which one is regularly found point de rencontre

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
to inhabit, or visit frequently hanter
to make uneasy hanter
to live habitually demeurer

haunted adj
frequented by a ghost hanté
obsessed obsédé

haunted house n
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences maison hantée

haunting n
an instance of haunting hantise

haute cuisine /əʊt kwɪˈziːn/ n
refined cookery grande cuisine

have /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
must devoir
to partake of something prendre
to possess avoir être
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses avoir être
to trick avoir
to be related to avoir
engage in sexual intercourse with avoir

have a bone to pick v
have a complaint or grievance avoir une dent contre quelqu'un

have a bun in the oven v
To be pregnant; to be expecting a baby avoir un polichinelle dans le tiroir avoir une brioche au four

have a frog in one's throat v
to have something in one's throat avoir un chat dans la gorge

have a mind like a sieve v
have a poor memory avoir une mémoire de poisson rouge

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
goodbye au revoir bonne journée salut

have a say v
to voice one's opinion avoir son mot à dire

have a screw loose v
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric avoir une case en moins avoir un grain avoir une case de vide ne pas tourner rond

have a seat v
polite directive asseyez-vous
to sit down asseoir prendre place

have an affair v
engage in a relationship while married tromper

have another think coming v
be deluded se faire des films se mettre le doigt dans l'œil

have bats in one's belfry v
To be crazy or eccentric avoir une araignée au plafond

have been around v
ne pas être né de la dernière pluie

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
take more food than one can eat avoir les yeux plus grands que le ventre avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre

have eyes in the back of one's head v
perceived ability to see avoir des yeux derrière la tête

have fun interjection
wish someone a good time amuse-toi amusez-vous

have fun v
enjoy oneself amuser égayer

have had it v
to have endured all that one can n’en plus pouvoir

have had it up to here v
To have reached the limit of one's patience en avoir jusque là

have in mind v
consider, intend avoir en tête

have it in for v
to be angry at avoir une dent contre en avoir après

have it your way interjection
do something the way you want to comme tu veux comme tu voudras fais comme tu veux

have one foot in the grave v
avoir un pied dans la tombe

have one's cake and eat it too v
to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible avoir le beurre et l'argent du beurre

have one's work cut out for one v
avoir du pain sur la planche

have other fish to fry v
to have more important things to do avoir d'autres chats à fouetter

have sex v
take part in a sexual act avoir des relations sexuelles baiser faire l'amour

have the foggiest phraseologicalUnit
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]] je n'ai pas l'ombre d'une idée je n'ai pas la moindre idée

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
conclusion devoir
obligation devoir avoir à falloir

have-nots n
the poor or underprivileged démunis

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
harbour havre port
refuge refuge abri asile havre

haves n
the wealthy or privileged nantis

haw /hɔː/ n
fruit of hawthorn cenelle
hedge haie

hawfinch n
finch gros-bec

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
advocate of aggressive politics faucon autour
predatory bird of Accipitridae buse autour

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
to sell vendre

hawkish adj
supportive of warlike foreign policy bagarreur batailleur

hawksbill turtle n
turtle species tortue imbriquée

hawsehole n
nautical: hole for anchor rode écubier

hawser n
cable aussière

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
type of shrub aubépine

hay /heɪ/ n
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder foin

hay fever n
allergy to pollen rhume des foins

hayloft n
upper storey of a barn grenier à foin

haymaking n
cutting and curing of grass fenaison

hayrack n
vertical drying-rack râtelier

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay meule de foin

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ n
obstacle in golf hasard
the chance of suffering harm hasard
peril danger

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ v
to chance; to take a risk hasarder tenter

hazardous adj
risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard hasardeux

haze /heɪz/ n
dullness of finish on a highly reflective surface voile
figurative haze, such as mental confusion brouillard trouble
loss of transparency in a clear solid or liquid trouble
very fine particles suspended in the air brume poudroiement

haze /heɪz/ v
to perform an initiation ritual bizuter

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
colour noisette

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
colour noisette
tree / shrub noisetier coudrier
wood noisetier

hazel grouse n
bird gélinotte des bois

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
fruit noisette

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
humiliating initiation practices bizutage

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
not clear or transparent brumeux flou trouble vague
obscure, confused brumeux obscur
thick with haze brumeux

hazzan n
Jewish cantor in a synagogue hazzan

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ determiner
personal pronoun "he" il lui

he shoots, he scores phraseologicalUnit
Score a goal lance et compte tire et le but

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
success is better after you've endured ridicule rira bien qui rira le dernier tel qui rit vendredi, dimanche pleurera

he who smelt it dealt it proverb
a person calling attention to or complaining about a fart premier senteur, premier péteur

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
he's unconscious il est inconscient

he-ass n
he-ass, male ass, male donkey mâle de l'âne âne âne mâle

he-cat n
male cat matou

head /hɛd/ n
capitulum capitule
end of hammer, etc. tête
part of the body tête
the blunt end of a nail, etc. tête
foam on carbonated beverages mousse chapeau de mousse
headmaster, headmistress directeur directrice
leader or chief chef tête
linguistics: morpheme that determines the category of a compound noyau
mental aptitude or skill aptitudes dispositions
mental or emotional control calme sang-froid
toilet of a ship cabinet de toilettes tinettes
top of a sail avant
topmost or leading part bout tête

head /hɛd/ v
to be in command of chapeauter commander diriger
to move in a specified direction diriger courir
to strike with the head faire une tête

head covering n
covering for the head couvre-chef

head honcho n
Person in charge [[grand manitou]] grand chef patron

head in the clouds n
daydreaming être dans la lune

head of government n
chief officer of the executive branch of a government chef du gouvernement

head of household n
household role chef de famille

head of state n
the chief public representative of a nation chef d'État chef d’État

head office n
main admin centre agence centrale

head over heels adv
hopelessly smitten fou amoureux
tumbling upside down jambes par-dessus tête

head start n
an advantage in starting earlier to gain a favorable position longueur d’avance avance

head to toe adv
entirely; completely; over one's full body de la tête aux pieds de pied en cap depuis les pieds jusqu’à la tête des pieds à la tête
in reversed positions tête-bêche

head-on adj
from the front frontal

head-on collision n
front end collision involving two vehicles collision frontale

head-to-head /hɛd.tu.hɛd/ adv
head-to-head tête-à-tête

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
pain or ache in the head mal de tête
nuisance or unpleasant problem mal de tête

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
strip of fabric attached to the top of the spine of a book tranchefile
strip of fabric worn around the head bandeau serre-tête

headboard n
a vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed [[tête]] [[de]] [[lit]]

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
sharp blow coup de boule coup de tête

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
to deliver a sharp blow donner un coup de boule donner un coup de tête

headdress n
a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head couvre-chef

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
brick that is laid sideways boutisse
horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening linteau
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head tête
text used to mark off a quantity of text chapeau
upper portion of a page layout en-tête

headgear n
anything worn on the head couvre-chef

headhunter n
recruiter chasseur de têtes
savage chasseur de têtes

headhunting n
cutting-off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies chasse aux têtes

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ [ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ] n
direction cap orientation

headlamp n
headlight phare

headless adj
without a head acéphale décapité tête

headlight n
bright light in front of vehicle phare

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
heading or title of an article titre manchette

headlock n
wrestling move cravate

headlong [ˈhedlɒŋ] adv
with the head first or down la tête la première

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ n
the most senior master in a school (male) proviseur directeur principal

headmistress n
female head teacher directrice proviseure

headphone /ˈhedfoʊn/ /ˈhedfəʊn/ n
listening device écouteur

headphones n
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound casque écouteurs

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
center of organisation's activity siège social
the military installation quartier général

headrest n
part of a seat appui-tête

heads /hɛdz/ n
side of coin face

heads or tails n
heads or tails pile ou face

heads will roll phraseologicalUnit
some people will be fired for incompetence des têtes vont tomber

headsail /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
sail set forward of the foremost mast voile d'avant

headscarf n
piece of material worn over the head foulard

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ n
pair of headphones or earphones casque casque avec microphone casque-micro micro-casque

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ n
part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head têtière

headstand n
the act of standing on one's head poirier
the position of standing on one's head poirier

headstone n
grave marker pierre tombale

headwaiter n
main supervisory waiter maître d’hôtel

headwaters /ˈhɛdˌwɑtɝz/ n
the set of streams that feed into the beginning of a river source

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ n
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel vent debout

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ n
a word used as the title of a section mot vedette vedette

heal /hiːl/ v
become better guérir
make better guérir assainir

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
person who heals guérisseur guérisseuse

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
guérison

health /hɛlθ/ n
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction santé
physical condition santé
overall level of function of an organism santé

health care n
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses [[soins]] [[de]] [[santé]]

health club /ˈhɛlθ ˌkləb/ n
facility with exercise equipment centre de fitness centre de remise en form

health fund n
A not-for-profit or a public health insurance company caisse de maladie caisse maladie

health insurance n
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals assurance maladie

healthful adj
beneficial to health sain

healthily adv
in a healthy manner sainement

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
conducive to health bon pour la santé sain
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well sain [[en]] [[bonne]] [[santé]]
evincing health sain en bonne santé

heap /hiːp/ n
great number or large quantity of things tas
pile tas monceau pile
type of data structure pile tas

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
to perceive with the ear entendre
to perceive sounds through the ear entendre

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ n
legal procedure done before a judge audience
sense used to perceive sound ouïe

hearing aid n
hearing assistance device audioprothèse appareil auditif prothèse auditive

hearing-impaired adj
hard of hearing malentendant

hearsay n
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge ouï-dire on-dit
information that was heard by one person about another ouï-dire rumeur on-dit

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
vehicle for transporting dead corbillard

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
an organ cœur coeur
a shape or symbol cœur coeur
centre or core cœur
seat of affections, understanding or will cœur
emotions or kindness cœur
a suit of cards cœur

heart attack n
acute myocardial infarction infarctus du myocarde crise cardiaque

heart failure n
chronic inability of the heart insuffisance cardiaque

heart of gold n
kindheartedness avoir le cœur sur la main

heart rate monitor n
wearable device cardiofréquencemètre

heart surgeon n
surgeon of the heart chirurgien cardiaque

heart-breaking adj
that causes extreme sorrow or grief déchirant

heart-shaped adj
having the supposed shape of a heart cordiforme [[en]] [[cœur]] [[en]] [[forme]] [[de]] [[cœur]]

heartache n
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress chagrin d’amour peine de cœur

heartbeat n
one pulsation of the heart pulsation
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates [[rythme]] [[cardiaque]]

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ n
anguish crève-cœur

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ n
person who causes sorrow casse-cœur

heartburn n
pain caused by stomach acid brûlures d'estomac pyrosis

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
to give heart to, to encourage encourager

heartening adj
cheerfully encouraging encourageant

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
felt or believed deeply and sincerely sincère

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
floor of fireplace foyer âtre
home or family life foyer foyers
recess âtre

heartily /ˈhɑɹtɪli/ /ˈhɑːtɪli/ adv
in a hearty manner chaleureusement

heartland n
centre

heartless adj
without feeling cœur

heartlessly adv
in a heartless manner cruellement sans cœur

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
the card suit (♥) coeur cœur

heartwood n
wood cœur du bois

hearty adj
proceeding from the heart cordial
rich, abundant copieux

heat /hiːt/ n
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth piquant
condition or quality of being hot chaleur
thermal energy chaleur
hot spell chaleur
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile chaleur rut
one cycle of bringing metal to maximum temperature and working it until it is too cool to work further chauffe
period of intensity, particularly of emotion excitation chaleur
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race warm up
slang: one or more firearms artillerie
slang: the police flicaille

heat /hiːt/ v
to arouse, to excite (sexually) exciter
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space chauffer réchauffer échauffer

heat of vaporization n
énergie de vaporisation

heat pump n
device to transfer heat thermopompe

heat stroke n
severe hyperthermia coup de chaleur

heat up v
cause to become hotter chauffer

heater /ˈhitɚ/ /ˈhiːtə/ n
device that produces and radiates heat radiateur

heath /hiːθ/ n
shrub of the family Ericaceae bruyère
type of land bruyère lande

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion païen

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
plant bruyère callune

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ adj
causing heat chauffant

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
system chauffage
act chauffage

heating oil n
petroleum product used as a fuel in a heating system mazout fioul

heatwave n
period of very hot weather vague de chaleur canicule

heave /hiːv/ n
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or oneself, or to move something heavy hisser

heave-ho /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ interjection
ho hisse oh hisse

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
blissful place or experience paradis
paradise ciel paradis au-delà cieux
sky ciel paradis

heaven helps those who help themselves proverb
a maxim encouraging people to attempt to solve their own problems aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
pertaining to heaven céleste

heavenly body n
natural celestial body corps céleste

heavenly stem n
set of ten terms in East Asian cultures tige céleste

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
the abode of God cieux
the sky cieux

heaviness n
weightiness lourdeur

heavy /ˈhevi/ /ˈhɛvi/ adj
having great weight lourd pesant
of a person: doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people gros lourd
of weather:hot and humid lourd
of rate of flow: high lourd
serious lourd grave pesant

heavy cruiser n
croiseur lourd

heavy goods vehicle n
a large vehicle used to transport cargo poids lourd

heavy hydrogen n
hydrogène lourd

heavy industry n
heavy industry industrie lourde

heavy metal n
type of metal métal lourd
type of music heavy metal

heavy water n
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen eau lourde

hebdomadary n
holder of a week-long duty in a convent hebdomadier

hebetude /ˈhɛb.ə.tjuːd/ /ˈhɛb.ə.tuːd/ n
mental lethargy or dullness abrutissement abêtissement hébétude

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhɛktɛɹ/ /ˈhɛktɛː/ n
unit of surface area hectare

hectic adj
of a fever whose intensity fluctuates hectique

hecto- prefix
hundred hecto-

hectoampere n
10² amperes hectoampère

hectogram n
100 grams hectogramme

hectolitre n
100 litres hectolitre

hectometre n
the length of 100 metres hectomètre

hectowatt n
unit of power equal to 100 watts hectowatt

hederaceous adj
of or pertaining to ivy hédéracé

hederagenin n
compound hédéragénine

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
finance: contract or arrangement reducing exposure to risk couverture de risque
thicket of bushes planted in a row haie

hedge fund n
unregistered investment fund fond spéculatif

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
animal hérisson

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
philosophy hédonisme

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ n
someone devoted to hedonism hédoniste

hee-haw interjection
cry hi-han

hee-haw n
cry hi-han

heed /hiːd/ n
attention attention

heed /hiːd/ v
to mind observer
to pay attention prêter attention surveiller

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
unaware, without noticing inattentif insouciant négligent

heel /hiːl/ n
anatomy: part of the foot talon
part of shoe talon
rear part of a sock talon
end-piece of a loaf of bread croûton quignon

heel /hiːl/ v
To follow at somebody's heels talonner

heft /hɛft/ n
weight poids

heft /hɛft/ v
to lift hisser

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adj
heavy lourd
powerfully or heavily built baraqué

hegemony /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ n
domination, influence, or authority over another hégémonie

hegumen n
head of a monastery higoumène hégoumène

hehe interjection
sound of a giggle héhé

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ n
young cow génisse

height /haɪt/ n
distance from bottom to top hauteur haut
height of a standing person or animal taille

heighten v
to augment, aggravate, intensify hausser
to make higher hausser

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
totally reprehensible atroce

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another héritier héritière
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office héritier héritière
successor in a role héritier successeur héritière

heir apparent n
someone who will definitely inherit héritier apparent

heir presumptive n
one who inherits if no better choice is born héritier présomptif

heiress n
a woman who stands to inherit héritière

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
valued possession passed down through the generations patrimoine

heist /ˈhaɪst/ n
a robbery or burglary casse

heist /ˈhaɪst/ v
to steal, rob or hold up something voler

heleoplankton n
héléoplancton

helical /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ adj
in the shape of a helix hélicoïdal

heliciculture n
snail farming héliciculture

helicoid adj
having the form of a flattened helix hélicoïdal

helicoid n
minimal surface in form of flattened helix hélicoïde

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
aircraft hélicoptère

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ v
to transport by helicopter héliporter

helicotrema n
hélicotrème

helio- prefix
related to the sun hélio-

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
having the sun at the center héliocentrique

heliocentrism n
héliocentrisme

heliographic adj
of or pertaining to heliography héliographique

heliometer n
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun héliomètre

heliopause n
boundary héliopause

heliosheath n
zone between the termination shock and the heliopause héliogaine

heliosphere n
region of space héliosphère

heliostat n
device to continuously reflect sunlight toward a predetermined target, almost always in some fixed direction, despite the sun's motions in the sky héliostat

heliotherapy n
therapy héliothérapie

heliotropism n
the property of some plants of turning under the influence of light héliotropisme

helipad n
helicopter landing place héliport hélistation hélisurface

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
facility for helicopters héliport

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
id=Q560|chemical element hélium

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
curve hélice

hell /hɛl/ n
place of suffering in life enfer

hell /hɛl/ pn
abode for the condemned enfer

hellbent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
recklessly determined to do or achieve something acharné

hellebore /ˈhelɪbɔː/ /ˈhelɪbɔːɹ/ n
Any species of genus Helleborus ellébore hellébore

helleborine n
orchid of the genus Cephalanthera céphalanthère

heller n
13th-century coin equivalent to half a pfennig haller heller

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ n
fire of hell feu de l'enfer

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
causing pain, discomfort or distress infernal

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
greeting bonjour salut
is anyone there? allô eh oh oh eh ohé
when answering the telephone allô

hello there /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ interjection
semi-formal hello bonjour tout le monde

helm /hɛlm/ n
steering apparatus of a ship barre

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
protective head covering casque

helmeted guineafowl n
Numida meleagris pintade de Numidie

helmsman n
he who is responsible for steering a ship barreur

helot n
Spartan slave ilote

help /hɛlp/ interjection
cry of distress au secours à l’aide

help /hɛlp/ n
action given to provide assistance aide secours
person or persons who provides assistance with some task auxiliaire aide
textual support of a software application aide

help /hɛlp/ v
intransitive: provide assistance aider
contribute in some way to aider
transitive: avoid or prevent empêcher prévenir éviter
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) aider secourir

help desk n
a section of an organization to help customers or users centre d'assistance

help oneself v
take something freely se servir

help out v
provide additional assistance dépanner

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
one who helps assistant assistante

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
furnishing help; giving aid; useful serviable utile

helping hand n
any assistance, help or aid coup de main coup de pouce

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
unable to act without help désemparé

helpmate n
A person who supplies help or companionship. compagnon
A wife or spouse. compagne

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together ourlet
rim or margin marge

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ v
to put hem on an article of clothing ourler
to make a hem ourler

hematite n
mineral hématite

hematocrit /hɪˈmætəkɹɪt/ n
hématocrite

hematocyte n
blood cell hématocyte

hematologic adj
of or relating to hematology hématologique

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
swelling of blood from broken vessel hématome

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
process by which blood cells are produced hématopoïèse hémopoèse

heme /hiːm/ n
component of hemoglobin hème

hemerology /hɛməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /hɛməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
study of calendars hémérologie

hemiaminal n
organic compound with an amino and a hydroxy group on the same carbon atom hémiaminal

hemicellulose n
mixture of polysaccharides hémicellulose

hemicycle n
semicircle hémicycle
semicircular architectural structure hémicycle

hemicylindrical adj
shaped like a half cylinder hémicylindrique

hemidemisemiquaver n
music quadruple-croche

hemiplegic adj
of, pertaining to, or afflicted with hemiplegia hémiplégique

hemipter n
insect hemiptère

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
half of the Earth hémisphère
any half-sphere hémisphère

hemistich n
approximate half-line of verse hémistiche

hemline n
line ourlet

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
poisonous plant of genus Conium ciguë
tree pruche

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːməʊkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
disorder hématochromatose

hemocyanin n
pigment hémocyanine

hemodialysis n
extracorporeal dialysis hémodialyse

hemodynamic /himoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to the circulation of blood in the body hémodynamique

hemodynamics ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks n
circulation of blood hémodynamique

hemoglobin n
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen hémoglobine

hemolymph n
a circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates hémolymphe

hemolysis n
destruction of red blood cell hémolyse

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
release of blood; bleeding hémorragie

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ n
perianal varicosity hémorroïde

hemostasis /ˌhiːmɵˈsteɪsəs/ n
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel hémostase

hemp /hɛmp/ n
Cannabis sativa chanvre

hen /hɛn/ n
female chicken poule
hen-like woman poule
female bird poule

hen pigeon n
female pigeon pigeonne femelle du pigeon pigeon pigeon femelle

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
Hyoscyamus niger jusquiame

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
as a result, therefore donc ainsi d'où
from here d'ici
from this time, from now d'ici

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
from now on dorénavant désormais

henchman n
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate sbire acolyte sous-fifre séide
an assistant member of a criminal gang sbire

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
figure of speech hendiadyin hendiadys

henhouse n
house for chickens to live in poulailler

hennin n
medieval headgear hennin

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
belief or worship hénothéisme

henpeck /ˈhɛn.pɛk/ v
to nag persistently barber casser les couilles emmerder faire chier harceler importuner

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife dominé par sa femme jobard la femme porte la culotte

henry n
SI unit for electrical inductance henry

hentai n
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime) hentai

heparin n
a glycosaminoglycan héparine

hepatic /hɛˈpætɪk/ adj
relating to the liver hépatique

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
liver inflammation hépatite

hepatitis A n
acute form of hepatitis hépatite A

hepatitis B n
acute form of hepatitis hépatite B

hepatocyte n
liver cells hépatocyte

hepatologist n
person who works in hepatology hépatologue

hepatopancreatic adj
hépatopancréatique

heptagon /ˈhɛp təˌɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp təˌɡən/ n
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles heptagone

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
Having seven angles and sides heptagonal heptagone

heptahedron n
polyhedron with seven faces heptaèdre

heptane n
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16 heptane

heptasemic /hɛptəˈsiːmɪk/ adj
containing seven morae or units of time heptasème

her /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
belonging to sa son ses

her /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
she la elle lui

herald n
a messenger, especially one bringing important news héraut
an official whose speciality is heraldry héraut
moth découpure

herald v
announce annoncer

heraldry lang=en n
the profession of devising and blazoning arms héraldique blason

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
plant used in medicine plante médicinale herbe
plant used to flavour food herbe herbes
slang: marijuana herbe

herbaceous /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
botany: not woody herbacé

herbal /ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/ adj
made from or with herbs aux herbes d'herbes

herbal tea n
beverage made by infusion of herbs tisane

herbalism n
practice or study of medicinal herbs herbalisme herboristerie

herbarium n
collection of dried plants herbier

herbicide n
substance used to kill plants herbicide

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
plant-eating organism herbivore

herbivorous /hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ adj
feeding only on plants herbivore

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company troupeau
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper troupeau

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
to unite or associate in a herd rassembler

herd immunity n
protection of a community by immunisation of individuals immunité grégaire

herding dog n
herding dog chien de berger

herdsman n
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep gardien éleveur de bétail

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
in, on, or at this place ici
to this place par ici ici

here and there adv
in one place and another ici et là par-ci, par-là çà et là

here below adv
dans ce bas monde ici-bas

here lies phraseologicalUnit
epitaph ci-gît ici repose

here you are phraseologicalUnit
said when you hand something over je t'en prie je vous en prie s'il te plaît s'il vous plaît tenez tiens

hereabout adv
close, nearby jusqua là

hereat adv
at this time jusqua là

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
formal phrase par la présente

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes héréditaire
which is passed on as inheritance héréditaire
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank héréditaire
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death héréditaire

herein adv
within this content or context ci-dedans

hereinafter /ˈhiɚɹɪnˈæftɚ/ /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ adv
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this ci-après

hereinbefore adv
translation ci-dessus

hereinto adv
translation jusqua là

hereof adv
translation de celle-ci de celui-ci

hereon adv
translation jusqua là

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
dissension from religious dogma hérésie
a controversial opinion hérésie

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals hérétique

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics hérétique
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion hérétique

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
jusqua là

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
up to the present time jusqu'ici

hereunder adv
translation jusqua là

hereunto adv
translation jusqua là

hereupon adv
immediately afterward; at this. par dessus quoi

herewith adv
with this (especially, with this letter or communication) avec quoi

heritability n
the ratio of the genetic variance of a population to its phenotypic variance héritabilité

heritable /ˈhɛɹɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/ adj
able to be inherited héritable

heritage n
property héritage
tradition héritage

hermaphrodism n
congenital condition hermaphrodisme

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
having both male and female gonads bisexué bisexuée hermaphrodite

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
individual or organism having both male and female gonads hermaphrodite

hermaphroditic adj
biology: possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes androgyne hermaphrodite
of or pertaining to hermaphrodism hermaphrodite

hermaphroditism n
state of having both male and female sexual organs hermaphrodisme

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɨkəl/ adj
concerning hermeneutics herméneutique

hermeneutics /hɜːrməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
art and science of text interpretation herméneutique

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermetically sealed hermétique
isolated hermétique
pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus hermétique
pertaining to alchemy hermétique

hermit n
A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship ermite
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite ermite ermitane

hermit crab n
crustacean bernard-l'ermite

hermitage n
dwelling place of hermit ermitage
place of seclusion ermitage

hermitize v
isolate oneself ermiter

hernia n
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part hernie

hernioplasty n
operation hernioplastie

herniorrhaphy n
repair of a hernia by means of sutures herniorraphie

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
main protagonist héros protagoniste
person of great bravery héros
role model héros

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to heroism héroïque

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
powerful and addictive drug héroïne

heroine n
female hero héroïne

heroism /ˈheɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈheɹəʊɪzəm/ n
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them héroïsme

heroization n
the act, or the result, of heroizing someone héroïsation

heroize v
to make someone into a hero héroïser
to treat someone as if they were a hero héroïser

heron /ˈhɛ.ɹən/ n
bird héron

herpes /ˈhɝ.piz/ n
viral disease herpès

herpes zoster n
acute viral inflammation zona

herpetarium n
zoological exhibition space for reptiles and amphibians herpétarium

herpetologist n
one who studies reptiles, a reptile specialist herpétologiste

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
the branch of biology dealing with reptiles herpétologie

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
fish in Clupea hareng

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(as intensifier) she elle-même
(reflexive object) her elle-même

hertz /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
the derived unit of frequency hertz

hesitant adj
tending to hesitate hésitant

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
to stop or pause respecting decision or action hésiter
to stammer; to falter in speaking hésiter

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of hesitating hésitation

hesperidium n
any of several kinds of berries hespéride

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ n
mistress hétaïre

hetero n
heterosexual person hétéro

hetero- prefix
other hétéro-

heterocarpy n
production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant hétérocarpie

heterochromia n
heterochromia hétérochromie

heterochromia iridium n
condition of having two irises of different colors hétérochromie

heteroclite /ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/ n
A person who is unconventional hétéroclite

heterocracy n
all senses hétérocratie

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm hétérodoxe

heteroduplex n
hétéroduplex

heterogeneity n
composition of diverse parts hétérogénéité

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
diverse in kind hétérogène

heterogeneous catalysis n
catalysis in which the catalyst is present in a separate phase catalyse hétérogène

heterographic /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹoʊˈɡɹæf.ik/ /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹəʊˈɡɹæf.ik/ adj
linguistics: of a writing system in which a particular symbol represents more than one possible sound hétérographique

heterolecithal adj
hétérolécithe

heterological adj
of an adjective, not describing itself hétérologique

heterologous adj
coming from another organism hétérologue

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ n
word having the same spelling but different pronunciation hétéronyme
fictitious character writing in a different style hétéronyme

heteroplasty n
the grafting of tissues between different individuals hétéroplastie

heteropolymer n
a polymer derived from two or more different (but often similar) types of monomer hétéropolymère

heteroscedastic adj
hétéroscédastique

heteroscedasticity n
hétéroscédasticité

heterosexism n
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals hétérosexisme

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex hétérosexuel

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
a heterosexual organism hétérosexuel hétéro

heterosexuality n
heterosexual orientation hétérosexualité

heterosociality n
sociality with members of the opposite sex hétérosocialité

heterosome n
sex chromosome hétérosome

heterosphere n
upper part of the atmosphere hétérosphère

heterotroph lang=en n
organism hétérotrophe

heterozygosity n
the condition of being heterozygous hétérozygotie

heterozygote n
a diploid individual that has different alleles at one or more genetic loci hétérozygote

heterozygous adj
Of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene hétérozygote

hetty adj
heterosexual hétéro

hetty n
heterosexual hétéro

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems heuristique

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ n
heuristic method, heuristics heuristique

hew /hjuː/ v
to act according to accommoder assujettir se conformer
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down tailler
to shape; to form façonner modeler

hex /hɛks/ n
a witch sorcière
an evil spell or curse sort sortilège

hexa- prefix
prefix for 6 hexa-

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
expressed in hexadecimal hexadécimal

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
number system with base 16 hexadécimal

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
A polygon with six sides and six angles hexagone

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon hexagonal

hexagram /ˈhɛksəɡɹæm/ n
star shape hexagramme

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyhedron with six faces hexaèdre

hexamerize v
hexamériser

hexameter n
line in a poem hexamètre
poetic metre hexamètre

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14 hexane

hexose n
a sugar containing six carbon atoms hexose

hey /heɪ/ interjection
exclamation to get attention hé
protest or reprimand hé
expression of surprise holà
informal greeting coucou

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
a period of success, popularity or power âge d’or

hi /haɪ/ interjection
friendly, informal greeting salut

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
gap in a series hiatus lacune
gap in geological strata hiatus discordance
syllable break between two vowels hiatus
anatomy: opening in an organ hiatus

hibakusha /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/ /ˌhibəˈkuʃə/ n
survivor of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki hibakusha

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
winter sleep hiberner

hibernation n
state of inactivity during winter hibernation

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
minor setback accroc anicroche cahot obstacle
spasm of the diaphragm hoquet

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
to hiccup hoqueter [[avoir]] le [[hoquet]]

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ n
the condition of having hiccup spasms hoquet

hick /hɪk/ n
country yokel or hillbilly plouc

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
bruise-like mark suçon
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled truc bidule machin

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ n
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya caryer noyer blanc

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ adj
that has been hidden caché cachée
that has been moved out of sight; invisible or unapparent caché

hide /haɪd/ n
covered structure for observing animals affût cache
skin of an animal cuir peau

hide /haɪd/ v
(intransitive) se cacher cacher
(transitive) cacher dissimuler masquer

hide and seek n
game cache-cache

hideous /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
extremely ugly hideux

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
A place to hide cachette

hiding place n
a place where something or someone may be hidden cachette

hie /haɪ/ n
haste hâte précipitation

hie /haɪ/ v
to go in haste se dépêcher se hâter

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəɹˈɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades hiérarchique
Pertaining to a hierarchy hiérarchique

hierarchization n
hiérarchisation

hierarchize v
hiérarchiser

hierarchy /ˈhaɪə.ɹɑːɹ.kɪ/ n
body of authoritative officials organised by rank hiérarchie
class of objects hiérarchie

hieratic /ˌhʌɪəˈɹatɪk/ adj
extremely stylized, restrained or formal hiératique
of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests hiératique

hieraticism n
hiératisme

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
element of ideographic writing system hiéroglyphe

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols hiéroglyphique

hierology n
comparative and historical study of religions hiérologie

hieromonk n
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest hiéromoine

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ n
ancient Greek priest pontif prêtre
interpreter of sacred mysteries hiérophante
one who explains or makes a commentary hiérophante

hierophantic /hʌɪəɹəʊˈfantɪk/ adj
of or relating to a hierophant hiérophantique

hierophany /hɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
physical manifestation of the sacred hiérophanie

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adj
in disorder désordre pêle-mêle

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adv
in a disordered way désordre pêle-mêle

high /haɪ/ adj
elevated; tall haut
of great or large quantity élevé haut
of meat: slightly tainted vené
slang: stoned défoncé foncedé

high altar n
main altar in a church maître-autel

high commissioner n
high-ranking official haut-commissaire

high definition n
enhanced picture quality haute définition

high fidelity n
electronic system haute-fidélité

high heels n
pair of shoes escarpins talons talons hauts

high jump n
athletics event saut en hauteur

high jumper n
athlete sauteur en hauteur

high priest n
clergyman grand prêtre
male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement Grand Prêtre souverain sacrificateur

high relief n
sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth haut-relief

high school n
secondary school lycée collège école secondaire

high seas n
regions of ocean far from shore grand large haute mer large pleine mer

high street n
the main street of any town grande rue rue principale

high technology n
specialized technological application hautes technologies high-tech technologies de pointe

high tension adj
having a relatively high voltage haut tension

high tide n
the natural tide at its highest level marée haute mer haute pleine mer
the time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level mer haute

high treason n
Criminal disloyalty to one's country haute trahison

high vacuum n
physics ultravide

high-beam n
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance feux de route

high-class adj
recognized for quality haut de gamme

high-definition television n
télévision haute définition

high-end adj
most sophisticated or expensive haut de gamme

high-handed adj
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others cavalier

high-heeled adj
having tall heels talon haut

high-level language n
user-friendly programming language langage de haut niveau

high-ranking adj
at an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level de haut rang

high-resolution adj
having a high resolution haute résolution

high-rise n
A tall building tour d'habitation

highborn adj
of, pertaining to or befitting people of high social standing bien né

highchair n
elevated chair used for feeding babies chaise haute

higher education n
education at university level or beyond enseignement supérieur études supérieures

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
mountainous land hautes terres hauts-plateaux

highlander /ˈhaɪləndə/ /ˈhaɪləndəɹ/ n
inhabitant of highlands highlander

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
especially significant or interesting detail or event fait saillant instant le plus marquant moment le plus marquant temps fort
strongly illuminated area in a drawing, painting, or photograph rehaut réhaut

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
to make prominent souligner
to mark with a fluorescent marker surligner

highlighter n
pen for highlighting surligneur

highlights n
event summary, focussing on important/consequential aspects faits saillants résumé

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
extremely, greatly, awfully extrêmement

hight /haɪt/ v
be called nommer s'appeler

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
main public road chaussée grande route

highway robbery n
The act of robbing on a public road vol de grand chemin

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
a person who robbed travelers on roads bandit de grand chemin brigand malandrin

hijab /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ n
headscarf hidjab

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ n
instance of hijacking of a vehicle détournement

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
to seize control of a vehicle détourner

hike /haɪk/ n
a long walk randonnée
an abrupt increase augmentation hausse

hike /haɪk/ v
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise randonner partir en randonnée

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
walking randonnée randonnée pédestre

hilarious adj
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter hilarant

hill /hɪl/ n
elevated location colline

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ n
small hill mondrain monticule tertre

hillside n
side of a hill flanc de coteau

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
abounding in hills vallonné

hilt /hɪlt/ n
grip of a sword poignée

hilum /ˈhaɪ.ləm/ n
(botany) eye of a seed hile

him /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
accusative / direct object le
dative / indirect object lui
objective after preposition lui

himation n
ancient Greek clothing item: cloak himation

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(emphatic, exclusive) he lui-même
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object lui-même se

hin n
Hebrew unit of measure hin

hind /haɪnd/ adj
located at the rear arrière

hind /haɪnd/ n
female deer biche

hind limb n
posterior limb membre caudal membre pelvien membre postérieur

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
to delay or impede movement entraver délayer
to make a task difficult entraver

hindrance n
something which hinders obstacle entrave

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
after-the-fact realisation or understanding recul
the phrase "in hindsight" avec le recul rétrospectivement

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
device for the pivoting of a door charnière gond

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ v
to depend on something dépendre reposer

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey bardot bardeau

hint /hɪnt/ n
clue indication
tiny amount soupçon

hint /hɪnt/ v
express suggestively faire allusion

hinterland /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
land immediately next to a coast arrière-pays
rural territory surrounding urban area arrière-pays
remote or undeveloped area arrière-pays

hip /hɪp/ adj
aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy branché

hip /hɪp/ n
joint hanche
the fruit of a rose cynorrhodon

hip bone n
bone os coxal os de la hanche

hip hip hooray interjection
an exclamation of congratulations hip hip hip hourra

hip-hop n
urban youth culture hip hop

hippiater n
veterinarian specialized in horses hippiatre

hippocampus n
brain region hippocampe
mythological creature hippocampe

hippocras /ˈhɪpəʊkɹas/ n
a cordial hypocras

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
horse racing course hippodrome

hippogriff n
creature hippogriffe

hippology n
study of horses hippologie

hippophagy n
hippophagie

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
large African mammal hippopotame

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
the fear of long words hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobie hippopotomonstrosesquipédaliophobie

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
to employ employer recruter engager embaucher
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment louer

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
hairy hirsute

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
attributive: belonging to him son sa ses

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
that which belongs to him la sienne le sien les siennes les siens

hiss /hɪs/ n
animal expression of disapproval siffler
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. sifflement

hiss /hɪs/ v
to make a hissing sound siffler

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
an amine histamine

histidine n
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂ histidine

histogenesis n
formation and development of the tissues of an organism from embryonic cells histogenèse

histogram n
graphical display histogramme

histologist /hɪˈstɑlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies histology histologiste

histology n
the study of the microscopic structure histologie

histolysis n
breakdown of bodily tissues histolyse

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
water soluble protein histone

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
person who studies history historien historienne
writer of history historien historienne

historic /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/ adj
having significance in history historique

historic site n
legally protected place lieu historique
significant location in history lieu historique monument historique

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
pertaining to history historique

historically adv
in a historic manner historiquement

historicism n
theory that relates events to historical context historicisme

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
historiography scholar historiographe

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiographie

history /ˈhɪstəɹi/ n
aggregate of past events histoire
branch of knowledge that studies the past histoire
computing: record of previous user events historique histoire
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions historique anamnèse
record or narrative description of past events histoire passé

history repeats itself proverb
Translations l'histoire se répète

histrionic /hɪs.tɹi.ˈɑn.ɪk/ /hɪs.tɹiːˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
excessively dramatic histrionique
relating to acting théâtral

histrionics /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/ /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/ n
exaggerated, overemotional behaviour histrionisme théâtralisme

hit /hɪt/ adj
(Internet) measured visit to a web site hit
(baseball) complete play, when the batter reaches base coup sûr
attack on a location frappe
blow, punch coup
computing, Internet: positive result of a search hit résultat
dose of an illegal or addictive drug bouffée taffe
murder for criminal or political purposes contrat
success, especially in the entertainment industry tube hit

hit /hɪt/ v
to affect negatively frapper
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly cogner
to encounter a difficulty taper
to give a blow frapper battre
to have sex with se taper
to kill a person on the instructions of a third party descendre
to manage to touch in the right place toucher

hit and run n
the crime of causing an accident and leaving délit de fuite

hit it off v
develop an amicable relationship sympathiser

hit on v
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc. draguer

hit point n
A unit of damage point de vie

hit the hay v
to go to bed aller dormir se coucher

hit the jackpot v
to receive a favorable outcome, by luck gagner le gros lot toucher le jackpot

hit the nail on the head v
identify something exactly faire mouche

hit the road v
to begin traveling in an automobile or other road vehicle prendre la route
to leave a place; to go away mettre les voiles

hit the rocks v
to be at a low point toucher le fond

hit the roof v
To be explosively angry sortir de ses gonds

hit the spot v
be particularly pleasing or appropriate ça fait du bien

hitch /hɪtʃ/ n
a hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch hic défaut
connection point for trailer dispositif
knot nœud
problem, delay or source of difficulty accroc anicroche hic

hitchhiker n
a person who hitchhikes autostoppeur pouceux

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
to here ici çà

hither and thither adv
In a disorderly manner çà et là

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
up to this time jusqu'alors jusqu'ici jusqu'à maintenant jusqu'à présent

hitman n
contract killer tueur à gages sicaire

hmm /hm̩/ interjection
indicating thinking or pondering hum

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
whore pute

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
archeology: cache of valuable objects trésor
hidden supply magot

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
to amass accumuler amasser thésauriser

hoarder /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
one who hoards collectionneur

hoarfrost n
frozen dew drops gelée blanche

hoarse /ho(ː)ɹs/ /hoəs/ /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ adj
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice enroué

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
white or gray with age chenu chenue

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick canular intox mystification

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
to deceive with a hoax berner duper

hob /hɑb/ /hɒb/ n
a cutting tool armure
cooking surface plan de cuisson

hobbit n
fictional small humanoid creature hobbit

hobble n
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses entrave

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
activity done for enjoyment in spare time passe-temps hobby
Falco subbuteo hobereau

hobby horse n
child's toy cheval bâton cheval chaussette dada
early bicycle draisienne
puppet-like costume cheval-jupon masque-cheval
topic about which someone loves to talk dada violon d'Ingres

hobgoblin n
mischievous goblin lutin

hobo /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
vagabond clochard clodo sans-abri
homeless person vagabond
migratory worker saisonnier

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
the sport hockey hockey sur gazon hockey sur glace

hockey puck n
puck used in hockey rondelle

hockey stick n
instrument used in field hockey bâton de hockey
instrument used in ice hockey bâton de hockey crosse

hocus-pocus interjection
a phrase used as a magical incantation abracadabra

hocus-pocus n
act of trickery or nonsense abracadabra

hod /ˈhɑd/ n
box hotte

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble fatras salmigondis

hodja n
a Muslim schoolmaster hodja

hodograph n
hodographe

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
agricultural tool houe binette

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
to use the gardening tool houer

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ n
animal of the family Suidae cochon

hogan /ˈhoʊ.ɡən/ n
house hogan-Navajo

hogweed n
umbelliferous plant berce

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
the common people plèbe populace

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate hisser

hoity-toitily /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li/ adv
in a pompous or snobbish manner avec un air de duchesse avec un air supérieur pompeusement

hokey adj
corny, overly sentimental mélo
phony, obviously of flimsy credibility bidon

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
cargo area cale soute

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
to cause to wait retenir tenir
to contain contenir
to detain détenir
to grasp tenir
to organise an event or meeting tenir
to keep possession tenir garder
to maintain, to consider soutenir
to reserve garder tenir

hold down v
to restrain baisser maintenir à terre

hold on v
to hold, grasp, or grip accrocher
to keep; to store something for someone garder

hold one's breath v
to hold one's breath retenir son souffle

hold one's head high v
act with pride garder la tête haute

hold one's tongue v
tenir sa langue

hold out v
endure tenir
to hold tendre

hold the cards v
To be in a strong position avoir les cartes en main

hold the reins v
to be in charge tenir les rênes

hold up one's end v
to fulfill one's promise or obligation honorer sa part du contrat

hold-up n
a robbery at gunpoint hold-up

hold-ups n
hold-up stockings bas autofixant dim up

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ n
large bag fourre-tout fourretout

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
a person who possesses something détenteur détentrice porteur porteuse titulaire

holding /ˈhoːldɪŋ/ [ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʊɫdɪŋ] n
something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds possession

holding company n
company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies holding société faîtière société mère

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
hollow in some surface trou creux
opening in a solid trou
lack of an electron trou
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities) trou
portion of a game of golf trou
weakness, flaw trou
place where a prisoner is kept mitard trou
security vulnerability faille trou

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ v
to make holes trouer

hole in one n
in golf trou d'un coup

hole punch n
tool perforateur perforatrice trouilloteur trouilloteuse

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
day declared free from work by the government jour férié
day on which a festival, etc, is traditionally observed fête
period during which pupils and students do not attend their school or university vacances
period of one or more days taken off work by an employee for leisure vacances congé
period taken off work or study for travel vacance vacances

holiday camp n
Enclosed resort providing accommodation and entertainment, generally aimed at families camp de vacances

holiday-maker n
somebody on holiday vacancier vacancière

holiness n
state or condition of being holy sainteté

holism n
theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts holisme
practice based on such theory or belief holisme

holist n
believer in, or practitioner of, holism holiste

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
related to holism holistique holiste
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts holistique holiste

holland n
cloth hollande

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
A yell, shout cri hurlement

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ v
to yell, shout crier hurler

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
having an empty space inside creux vide
without substance insignifiant

hollow leg /ˌhɑ.loʊ ˈlɛɡ/ /ˌhɒl.əʊ ˈlɛɡ/ n
ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol avoir la dalle en pente avoir le bec salé boire comme un polonais boire comme un trou être un boit-sans-soif être un poivrot
capacity to eat large quantities avoir la fringale avoir une dent creuse avoir une faim de loup être un gargantua

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex houx

hollyhock n
plant rose trémière

holm oak n
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex yeuse chêne vert

holmium /ˈhoʊlmiəm/ n
chemical element holmium

holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ n
sacrifice to a god holocauste

hologamous adj
hologame

holograph n
handwritten document holographe

holographic adj
handwritten holographe olographe

holography n
a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance holographie

holomorphic adj
of a complex function holomorphe

holomorphosis n
holomorphose

holon n
(physics) quasiparticle chargeon
(sociology) connection of the part and the whole holon

holonym n
term that denotes a whole holonyme

holonymy n
system of holonyms holonymie

holoparasitism n
holoparasitisme

holotropic /ˈhɒləˌtɹɒpɪk/ adj
holotropique

holotype n
single physical example or illustration of an organism used to describe the taxon holotype

holster n
case for carrying a gun étui holster

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
dedicated to a religious purpose saint sacré

holy cow interjection
interjection la vache

holy shit /ˈhoʊli ʃɪt/ /ˈhəʊli ʃɪt/ interjection
expression of surprise or the like bon Dieu de merde bordel de merde

holy war n
primarily religious war guerre sainte

holy water n
water, sanctified eau bénite

homage /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ n
in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord hommage
demonstration of respect hommage
artistic work imitating another in a flattering style hommage

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
at home à la maison
homewards à la maison

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
house or structure in which someone lives foyer maison
someone’s native land patrie

home appliance n
appliance used for domestic purposes électroménager

home cinema n
theatre-quality movie system at home cinédom cinéma chez soi cinéma maison cinéma à domicile home cinema

home country n
the country where a person was born and raised patrie

home delivery n
service of delivering goods to the customer's home livraison à domicile

home economics n
the study of homemaking économie domestique

home front n
civilian sphere front intérieur

home fry n
potato dish patates rissolées pommes de terre rissolées
potato piece patate rissolée pomme de terre rissolée

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
the Web page set to open in a Web browser when it is loaded page d'accueil page de démarrage
the Web page that one first visits in any hypertext system page d'accueil
the main or first page of a Web site page d'accueil accueil index page de démarrage

home plate n
pentagonal rubber object marbre

home run n
(baseball) four-base hit circuit coup de circuit

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ n
Nice, comfortable home on est bien à la maison qu'on est bien chez soi

homebody n
person who likes to stay home casanier

homecoming /ˈhoʊm.ˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
the act of returning home retour

homegrown adj
Grown at home fait maison

homeland n
country which one regards as home patrie

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
lacking a permanent residence SDF sans-abri sans domicile fixe itinérant

homelessness n
state of being homeless itinérance sans-abrisme

homemade adj
made at home fait maison maison

homeopathic adj
of or pertaining to homeopathy homéopathique

homeopathy /ˌho.mi.ˈɑ.pə.θi/ n
system of treating diseases with very small amounts homéopathie

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ n
ability to stabilize internal environment homéostasie

homeostat n
homéostat

homeostatic /ˌhomioˈstætɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to homeostasis homéostatique

homeothermic adj
capable of maintaining constant body temperature homéotherme

homeothermy n
the state or condition of being homeothermic homéothermie

homesickness n
missing one's home or family nostalgie mal du pays dépaysement

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
place that is one's home propriété

hometown n
place of birth or residence ville natale

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
towards home à la maison

homewards adj
leading toward home à la maison

homicide /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
a person who kills another assassin homicide meutrier meutrière
the killing of one person by another homicide meurtre assassinat homicide involontaire

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ n
a friend; somebody one often hangs out with pote

homiletics n
art of preaching homilétique

homily /ˈhɑməli/ /ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/ n
sermon homélie

homing instinct n
homing instinct faculté d'orientation

homing pigeon n
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct pigeon voyageur

hominy lang=en n
a food made from hulled maize maïs lessivé

homo- prefix
Same homo-

homocentric adj
having the same centre homocentrique

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
quality of being homogeneous homogénéité

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
of the same kind; alike, similar homogène
having the same composition throughout homogène

homogeneous catalysis n
catalysis in which the catalyst is present in the same phase as the reactants catalyse homogène

homogeneously adv
in a homogeneous manner homogènement

homogenization n
homogenization homogénéisation

homoglyph /ˈhɒməʊɡlɪf/ n
A character identical or nearly identical in appearance to another, but which differs in the meaning it represents homoglyphe

homograph /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ n
word with the same spelling but different meaning homographe

homolecithal adj
homolécithe

homologate /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ v
homologuer

homological adj
grammar autologique

homologous adj
(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form homologue
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds homologue
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome homologue
showing a degree of correspondence homologue

homology n
chemistry: relationship between the elements in the same group of the periodic table homologie
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes homologie

homomorphically adv
notion in mathematics homomorphiquement

homomorphism n
notion in mathematics homomorphisme

homomorphous adj
characterized by homomorphism homomorphe

homonym /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/ n
word with the same sound or spelling but different meaning homonyme

homonymous adj
having the same name homonyme
pertaining to a homonym homonyme

homonymy n
property of being a homonym homonymie

homophile n
homophile

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] n
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality homophobe

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals homophobie

homophobic adj
characteristic of homophobia homophobe

homophone n
words with the same pronunciation homophone

homophony n
homophonie

homopter n
insect homoptère

homorganic /ˌhɑmɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ˌhɒmɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
having the same place of articulation homorgane homorganique

homoscedastic adj
having the same finite variance for all elements homoscédastique

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
property of a set of random variables homoscédasticité

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex homosexuel homosexuelle

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex homosexuel homosexuelle lesbienne

homosexuality n
sexual orientation homosexualité

homosexually adv
in a homosexual way homosexuellement

homosociality n
sociality with members of the same sex homosociabilité homosocialité

homotopic adj
(topology) such that there is an interval of maps joining one to the other homotope

homotopy n
(topology) continuous deformation of one continuous function to another homotopie
(topology) system of groups associated with a topological space homotopie
(topology) theory associating a system of groups with each topological space homotopie

homozygosity n
condition of being homozygous homozygotie

homozygote /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
a diploid individual that has equal alleles at one or more genetic loci homozygote

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele homozygote

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
sharpening stone pierre à aiguiser

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
to refine or master a skill perfectionner
to sharpen with a hone aiguiser

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ adj
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth honnête

honestly adv
in an honest manner honnêtement franchement

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ n
quality of being honest honnêteté

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
sweet substance produced by bees miel
colour miel
term of affection chéri chérie

honey badger n
Mellivora capensis ratel

honey bee n
bee abeille abeille à miel

honey buzzard n
Pernis apivorus bondrée

honey dipper n
kitchen tool cuillère à miel

honey house n
miellerie

honey locust n
tree févier

honey trap n
use of a romanitc and/or sexual relationship piège de miel

honeycomb /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/ n
structure of cells made by bees rayon de miel alvéole alvéole d’abeille rayon de ruche

honeycombed adj
having a perforated structure, resembling a honeycomb alvéolé

honeydew n
a sweet sticky substance deposited on leaves by insects miellat
a sweet sticky substance produced by the leaves of some plants miellat

honeyed /ˈhʌnid/ adj
containing honey miellé

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
period of time immediately following a marriage lune de miel
trip taken by a newly wed married couple voyage de noces

honeypot n
a pot of honey pot de miel

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
plant chèvrefeuille

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ n
the sound produced by a typical car horn klaxon

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ v
to use a car horn klaxonner

honor /ˈɑː.nɚ/ /ˈɒ.nə/ n
token of praise or respect honneur

honor /ˈɑː.nɚ/ /ˈɒ.nə/ v
think of, respect highly honorer
confer honour on honorer

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
worthy of respect honorable

honorary adj
given as an honor honoris causa

honorificabilitudinitatibus n
state of being able to receive honours honorificabilitudinitatibe

honour killing n
murder as a cultural practice crime d'honneur

honourably adv
in an honourable manner honorablement

honoured adj
respected, having received honour honoré

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
a fuss, commotion, uproar bordel brouhaha chahut tapage tumulte

hoochie n
female who dresses scantily pouffiasse
promiscuous woman pouffiasse

hood /hʊd/ n
covering of a vent to suck away smoke or fumes hotte
front of car capot
headwear capuche capuchon
soft top capote
university degree licence

hood ornament n
decoration on car's hood bouchon de radiateur

hooded seal /ˈhʊdɪd siːl/ n
a seal phoque à capuchon

hoodlum /ˈhuːdləm/ n
a gangster; a hired thug bandit
a rough or violent youth voyou

hoodoo n
spire of rock cheminée de fée

hoodwink /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ v
to deceive avoir

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
silly talk or writing bêtise connerie

hoof /hʊf/ n
tip of a toe of ungulates sabot

hook [hʊk] n
rod bent into a curved shape crochet agrafe
software feature hook
type of boxing punch crochet

hook [hʊk] v
to attach a hook accrocher
to catch with a hook ferrer

hook up v
to have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended choper papillonner

hookah /ˈhʊkə/ n
pipe houka

hooked /hʊkt/ adj
addicted; unable to resist or cease doing accro

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
prostitute putain pute
rugby player talonneur talonneuse

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
person that causes trouble or violence hooligan casseur voyou

hooliganism n
behavior hooliganisme

hoop /huːp/ n
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel cerceau cercle

hoopoe /ˈhupu/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
bird Upupa epops huppe

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
elated expression of approval [[hourra]]&nbsp;!

hoot /huːt/ n
cry of an owl hululement ululement
derisive cry or shout huées

hoot /huːt/ v
To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts huer railler
To cry out or shout in contempt huer
To make the cry of an owl hululer ululer

hooter /ˈhu.tɚ/ /ˈhuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
horn of a motor vehicle klaxon
slang: breast nichon robert

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
the plant whose flowers are used in brewing houblon
(plural) flowers of the hop plant houblon

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
jump a short distance sauter à cloche-pied

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
belief that something wished for can happen espoir espérance
person or thing that is a source of hope espoir espérance

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might espérer

hopeful adj
encourageant

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
it is hoped that [[avec]] [[un]] [[peu]] [[de]] [[chance]] espérer

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing désespéré

hopelessness n
the lack of hope; despair désespérance

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece hoplite

hopscotch /ˈhapˌskatʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ n
child's game marelle

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
wandering troop or gang horde
a large number of people horde

horehound n
Marrubium vulgare ballote

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky horizon

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
parallel to the plane of the horizon horizontal

horizontal bar n
horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics barre fixe

horizontal dancing /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɔː.ɹəˈzɑːn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ n
euphemistically: sexual intercourse partie de jambes en l’air

horizontally adv
in a horizontal direction or position horizontalement

hormogonium n
hormogonie

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
pertaining to hormones hormonal

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity hormone
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone hormone
a plant hormone hormone

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
any of several musical wind instruments cor corne
growth on the heads of certain animals corne trompe
substance corne trompe
instrument used to signal others corne trompe
informal: generally, any brass wind instrument cuivres
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle klaxon

hornbeam n
tree of Carpinus charme

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ n
bird calao

horndog n
man fixated on sex queutard

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ adj
having horns cornu
heraldry sense accorné

horned lizard n
lizard of the genus Phrynosoma iguane à cornes lézard à cornes

horned melon n
plant kiwano

horned owl n
New World member of the genus Bubo hibou

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body frelon

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
without horns acère écorné

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
hard or bony corné cornée
having horns cornu
sexually aroused excité excitée

horologist n
a person who makes or repairs clocks horloger horlogère

horology n
art, science and technology of timekeeping horologie

horopter n
three-dimensional curve horoptère

horopteric adj
horoptérique

horoscope /ˈhɒɹəskəʊp/ /ˈhɔɹəˌskoʊp/ n
astrological forecast horoscope

horrendous /həˈɹɛndəs/ adj
extremely bad; awful; terrible épouvantable

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ adj
causing horror, terrible horrible affreux
tremendously bad horrible épouvantable

horribly adv
extremely horriblement
in a horrible way horriblement
with a bad effect horriblement

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
causing horror or dread affreux horrible

horrific adj
causing horror horrifique

horror /ˈhɑɹɚ/ /ˈhɔɹɚ/ n
intense dislike or aversion aversion dégoût
intense painful fear or repugnance horreur effroi

horror movie n
motion picture which horrifies or frightens film d'épouvante film d’horreur

hors d'oeuvre /ɔəˈdɜːv/ /ɔɹˈdɝv/ n
appetizer hors d'œuvre hors-d'œuvre

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
cavalry soldiers cavalerie
gymnastic equipment cheval d'arçons cheval
knight in chess (see also knight) cavalier cheval
members of the species Equus ferus cheval jument poulain pouliche étalon
related or similar species équidé

horse archer n
a cavalryman armed with a bow archer à cheval

horse chestnut n
seed marron marron d’Inde
tree marronnier marronnier d’Inde

horse latitudes n
warm, dry subtropical bands encircling the globe les latitudes des chevaux

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ n
a competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting course de chevaux

horse racing n
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest courses de chevaux hippisme

horse stance n
posture in Asian martial arts kiba-dachi

horse-drawn adj
pulled along by horse hippomobile

horseapple n
inedible fruit of the American tree Maclura pomifera orange des Osages
tree of the species Maclura pomifera bois d'arc oranger des Osages

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ adv
on the back of a horse à cheval

horsebox n
vehicle van

horsefly n
fly of the family Tabanidae taon

horsehair n
hair of a horse, from its mane or tail crin

horseling n
a little horse poney

horseman n
man who rides a horse cavalier
soldier on horseback cavalier

horsemeat n
horse meat viande de cheval

horseplay n
rough or rowdy play chahut

horseplay v
to engage in horseplay chahuter

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
metric cheval-vapeur
non-metric cheval-vapeur

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
condiment raifort cran cranson de Bretagne
plant raifort

horseriding n
the practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure équitation

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
metallic shoe of a horse fer à cheval
shape of a horseshoe fer à cheval
piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes fer à cheval

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
to apply horseshoes to a horse ferrer

horseshoe crab n
arthropod limule

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
plant prêle

horsewhip n
whip used on horses cravache

horsewoman n
a female equestrian écuyère

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ adj
of or relating to horses chevalin

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ n
a child's term or name for a horse dada

hortative /ˈhɔːtətɪv/ adj
of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement hortatif
urging, exhorting, or encouraging hortatif

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
the science of caring for gardens horticulture

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ interjection
liturgical word hosanna

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
flexible tube tuyau

hose down v
To calm down a person calmer quelqu'un
To put out or reduce a fire éteindre un feu

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
provision of palliative care for the terminally ill hospice
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill hospice

hospitable adj
cordial and generous towards guests hospitalier

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
large medical facility hôpital

hospital gown n
gown worn by patients blouse d'hôpital chemise d'hôpital jaquette d'hôpital

hospital ship n
hospital ship navire hôpital navire-hôpital

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests hospitalité

hospitalization n
hospitalizing of a patient hospitalisation

hospitalize v
to send to a hospital hospitaliser

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism hôte
computing: computer attached to a network hôte
person or organisation responsible for running an event organisateur animateur
person who receives or entertains a guest maître de maison amphitryon hôte
multitude of people arrayed as an army armée ost
consecrated bread hostie

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
computing: run software for a remote user or process héberger
perform the role of a host animer recevoir

hostage n
person given as a pledge or security otage

hostage-taker n
preneur d'otage

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
an affordable overnight lodging place auberge pension

hoster n
provider of online hosting hébergeur

hostess n
female host hôtesse maîtresse de maison
stewardess hôtesse de l'air

hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj
belonging or appropriate to an enemy hostile

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
state of being hostile hostilité

hosting /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/ /ˈhəʊstɪŋ/ n
running and maintaining a computer system hébergement

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
electrically charged vif
feverish fiévreux
having a high temperature chaud
of the weather faire chaud chaud
radioactive radioactif
slang: physically very attractive bonne sexy
slang: stolen chouré
spicy piquant épicé
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed brûlant

hot air n
empty, confused or exaggerated talk vent

hot chocolate n
beverage chocolat chaud

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ n
frankfurter in a bun hot-dog chien chaud

hot flush n
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause bouffée de chaleur

hot on someone's heels adj
close behind aux trousses de

hot pants n
small shorts mini-short micro-short

hot pot n
communal meal in China fondue chinoise
stew of beef or lamb and potatoes fondue avec bouillon

hot potato n
awkward or delicate problem patate chaude
child's game patate chaude

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
condiment made from chile peppers sauce Chili sauce piquante

hot spot n
geology: the surface manifestation of a plume point chaud

hot water n
hot liquid eau chaude

hot water bottle n
a flexible bottle for heat therapy bouillotte

hot water heater n
apparatus in which water is heated for domestic hot water chauffe-eau

hot-air balloon n
A balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air. montgolfière

hotbed n
place ideal for the growth of something undesirable nid

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ n
establishment providing accommodation hôtel
red property in the game of Monopoly hôtel

hotelier /oʊ.təl.ˈjeɪ/ /ˌhoʊ.ˈtɛl.i.əɹ/ /ˌhəʊ.ˈtɛl.i.ə/ n
someone who runs a hotel hôtelier hôtelière

hothead n
one who reacts quickly and without thinking carefully first tête brulée

hothouse n
environment that encourages development vivier

hotline n
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance téléphone rouge

hotplate n
semi-portable stove plaque chauffante plaque de cuisson

hotshot n
Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field as champion

hound /haʊnd/ n
dog chien courant chien de chasse braque molosse

hound's tongue n
Cynoglossum officinale cynoglosse

houndstooth /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ n
fabric pattern pied-de-poule

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
time period of sixty minutes heure

hour hand n
hand of clock petite aiguille

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
clock sablier

hourglass figure n
a human body shape resembling an hourglass taille de guêpe

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin houri

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ v
admit to residence abriter héberger loger
keep within a structure or container garer loger

house arrest n
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence résidence surveillée assignation à résidence

house cricket n
Acheta domestica grillon domestique

house mouse n
mouse of the species Mus musculus souris souris domestique

house of cards n
structure made by laying cards perpendicularly on top of each other château de cartes
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation château de cartes

house points n
Points awarded to a member of a grammar school for some achievement bon point

house sparrow n
Passer domesticus moineau domestique moineau franc

house wine n
a relatively inexpensive wine sold in restaurants vin de maison vin de pays

house-trained adj
trained not to excrete indoors propre dressé

housecloth n
old cloth used for cleaning chiffon

housefly n
fly mouche domestique

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ adj
found in or having its origin in a home domestique

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
those living in the same residence ménage foyer

household appliance n
machine électroménager

househusband n
husband who remains in the homestead homme au foyer ménager

housekeeper n
head of the female staff of a large home gouvernante
one who looks after the home by herself ménagère

housekeeping n
chores of maintaining a house as a residence ménage

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
Sempervivum joubarbe

housewarming n
party pendaison de crémaillère

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
case for materials used in sewing boîte à ouvrage trousse de couture
female head of household femme au foyer maîtresse de maison

housework n
domestic household chores ménage

housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
activity of enclosing or providing residence logement
residences logement résidence

housing estate n
group of buidings lotissement

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ n
poor cottage taudis

hover /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌ.vɚ/ v
to float in the air planer
to linger in one place faire du sur-place
to waver, or be uncertain hésiter

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
vehicle supported on a cushion of air aéroglisseur

how /haʊ/ /hæo/ adv
in what manner comment
in what state comment
to what degree comment
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings comme que comment

how /haʊ/ /hæo/ conjunction
in which way comment

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
greeting comment allez-vous comment vas-tu comment ça va ça va

how come adv
why pourquoi [[comment]] [[se]] [[fait]]-[[ce]] [[que]] [[comment]] [[se]] [[fait]]-[[il]] [[que]] [[comment]] [[ça]] [[se]] [[fait]] [[que]]

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to...? comment aller à comment puis-je me rendre à

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the airport? comment aller à l'aéroport? comment puis-je me rendre à l'aéroport?

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the bus station? comment aller à la gare routière ?

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the train station? comment aller à la gare

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
Phrase: how do you do enchanté enchantée

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ phraseologicalUnit
how do you pronounce this word? comment prononce-t-on ce mot ?

how do you say...in English phraseologicalUnit
request for translation into English comment dit-on...en anglais

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
how do you spell this word? comment écrit-on ce mot ?

how long adv
how long (length of time) [[pour]]/[[depuis]] [[combien de temps]] combien de temps depuis quand

how many determiner
what number combien

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
how many languages do you speak? combien de langues parles-tu ? combien de langues parlez-vous ?

how many siblings do you have phraseologicalUnit
how many siblings do you have? combien de frères et soeurs avez-vous

how manyth adj
standing for an unknown or queried ordinal number combientième

how much adv
what is the cost/price c'est combien

how much determiner
what quantity combien

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
how much is it? c'est combien ? combien ça coûte ?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
what is your age in years quel âge as-tu? quel âge avez-vous?

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
how's the weather? comment est le temps quel temps fait-il

how's tricks phraseologicalUnit
informal greeting ça gaze?

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
be that as it may néanmoins quoi qu'il en soit

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
in whatever way or manner de quelque manière que ce soit quelle que soit sa manière
nevertheless cependant toutefois néanmoins pourtant nonobstant
to whatever extent or degree peu importe

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
a cannon obusier

howl /haʊl/ n
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf hurlement

howl /haʊl/ v
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do hurler

howler n
animal hurleur
mistake bourde gaffe

hryvnia /ˈhɹɪvnɪə/ n
Ukrainian currency hryvnia

hub /hʌb/ n
block for scotching a wheel cale
central part of a wheel moyeu
computer networking device concentrateur
point where many routes meet pôle

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket. brouhaha

hubcap n
decorative disk for wheels chapeau de roue enjoliveur

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
excessive pride or arrogance hybris

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
Hucho hucho Huchon

huckster /ˈhʌkstɚ/ n
one who deceptively sells fraudulent products bonimenteur
somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner bonimenteur colporteur

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ adj
crowd together se blottir
curl one's legs up to the chest se blottir

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
dense and disorderly crowd foule dense et désordonnée

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
color or shade of color; tint; dye teinte

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ adj
Angry, annoyed vexé
Easily offended susceptible

hug /hʌɡ/ n
affectionate embrace câlin étreinte accolade

hug /hʌɡ/ v
embrace embrasser étreindre serrer

huge /hjuːdʒ/ /juːdʒ/ adj
very large énorme

hugely adv
hugely colossalement

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ adj
capable of, or suitable for, being hugged confortable douillet

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
expressing doubt or confusion hein
to indicate that one didn't hear hein
to reinforce a question hein
tag question hein

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
toy in the form of a large hoop hula hoop

hulk /hʌlk/ n
non-functional, floating ship épave

hull /hʌl/ n
outer covering of a fruit or seed coque cosse
frame of a ship or plane coque

hull /hʌl/ v
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel décortiquer écosser

hullaballoo n
uproar or commotion branle-bas branlebas buzz excitation émeute

hullaballoo v
to make an uproar or commotion chichiter faire des chichis

hullabaloo n
uproar or fuss tintamarre

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
to be busily active like a beehive fourmiller
to drone like certain insects naturally do in motion bourdonner
to make sound with lips closed fredonner

human /ˈ(h)jumən/ /ˈ(h)juːmən/ /ˈhjuːmən/ /ˈjumən/ adj
having the nature or attributes of a human being humain
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens humain

human /ˈ(h)jumən/ /ˈ(h)juːmən/ /ˈhjuːmən/ /ˈjumən/ n
id=Q15978631|a human being humain humaine homme

human being n
person être humain homme humain humaine

human immunodeficiency virus n
human immunodeficiency virus virus de l'immunodéficience humaine

human nature n
set of qualities shared by all humans nature humaine

human pyramid n
tower made of people pyramide humaine

human race n
mankind; humanity humanité

human resource management n
process gestion des ressources humaines gestion du personnel

human resources n
the personnel department of an organization ressources humaines

human right n
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed droit humain

human rights n
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed droits de l'homme droits de la personne droits humains

human shield n
civilians placed in or around targets bouclier humain

human trafficking n
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose traite

humanely adv
In a humane way humainement

humanin n
humanine

humanism /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
ethical system humanisme
historical revival of Classical culture humanisme
humanitarianism humanisme

humanist /ˈçuːmənɪst/ n
proponent of the group of ethical stances humaniste

humanitarian adj
concerned with people's welfare humanitaire humanitariste

humanitarian n
person with humanitarian concerns humaniste humanitariste

humanitarianism n
humanitarian philosophy humanitarisme

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
language, literature, etc. sciences humaines

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
human condition humanité
quality of being benevolent humanité
human beings as a group humanité

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
to make human humaniser

humankind n
the human race humanité genre humain

humanly /ˈhjuːmənli/ adv
in a human manner humainement

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adj
having the appearance or characteristics of a human humanoïde

humation n
burial, internment, inhumation inhumation

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ adj
thinking lowly of oneself humble

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ adv
in a humble manner humblement

humdrum adj
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring embétant ennuyeux monotone soporifique

humdrum n
The quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness traintrain

humeral adj
of the humerus huméral

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
bone of the upper arm humérus

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
slightly wet mouillé humide

humidification n
process humidification

humidifier n
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air humidificateur saturateur

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
dampness, especially that of the air humidité
amount of water vapour in the air humidité

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect humilier

humiliating adj
liable to humiliate humiliant

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission humiliation
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification humiliation

humility n
characteristic of being humble humilité

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae colibri oiseau-mouche

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
dip made of chickpea paste houmous hommos

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
extremely large gigantesque énorme

humoresque n
playful composition humoresque

humorist n
writer of humor humoriste

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny amusant humoristique

humour /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ n
mood humeur disposition
something funny humour

humour /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ v
to pacify by indulging amadouer

hump /hʌmp/ n
act of sexual intercourse sauterie
bad mood cafard
rounded fleshy mass bosse
deformity of the human back bosse
mound of earth bosse

hump /hʌmp/ v
intransitive, slang: to carry, especially with some exertion trimballer
transitive, slang: to carry something, especially with some exertion trimballer
intransitive, slang: to have sex baiser
transitive, slang: to have sex with sauter
transitive: to bend something into a hump arrondir

humpback n
humpbacked person bossu bossue
humped back bosse

humpback whale n
Megaptera novaeangliae baleine à bosse

humpbacked adj
having a hump on the back bossu

humph /hʌmf/ interjection
used to express doubt or disapproval hum

humuhumunukunukuapuaa /ˌhumuˌhumuˌnukuˌnukuˌaːpuˈaʔa/ n
either of two species of triggerfish baliste écharpe

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
group of compounds in soil humus

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
hump; protuberance bosse
idea, theory intuition pressentiment

hunch /hʌntʃ/ v
to slouch, stoop, curl, or lean se voûter

hunchback /ˈhʌntʃbæk/ n
vulgar: person with kyphosis bossu bossue

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 100 cent

hundred thousand numeral
100,000 cent-mille

hundred-first adj
ordinal number cent unième

hundred-first n
one of a hundred one equal parts of a whole cent unième
the person or thing in the hundred-first position cent unième

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ adj
ordinal of 100 centième

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ n
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole centième
person or thing in the hundredth position centième

hundredweight n
measure of weight (some may be only approximately equivalent) quintal

hung parliament /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority parlement minoritaire

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
need for food faim
strong desire soif

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
desire avoir [[soif]]
need food avoir [[faim]] faim

hunger strike n
a fast undertaken as a means of protest grève de faim

hungover /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
suffering from a hangover avoir la gueule de bois avoir mal aux cheveux

hungrily adv
in a hungry manner avidement voracement

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
affected by hunger; desirous of food affamé avoir faim

hunker /ˈhʌŋkə/ /ˈhʌŋkɚ/ v
To crouch or squat close to the ground accroupir

hunker down v
take shelter; prepare for an eventuality se retrancher

hunt /hʌnt/ n
the act of hunting, shooting chasse

hunt /hʌnt/ v
to chase down prey chasser
to search for something chercher

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
hunting dog chien de chasse
hunting horse cheval de chasse
person who hunts game chasseur
person who searches for something chercheur chercheuse

hunter-gatherer n
person whose main food source is hunting and gathering chasseur-cueilleur

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
chasing and killing animals for sport or to get food chasse vènerie
looking for something chasse

hunting dog n
chien de chasse

hunting whip n
whip with a hooked horn handle le fouet de chasse

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
female who hunts chasseresse

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ n
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race haie
movable frame of wattled twigs claie
perceived obstacle obstacle barrière

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
stringed instrument vielle à roue

hurl /hɝl/ v
throw with force projeter
vomit débecqueter débecter

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness hourra

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ n
a cheer; a cry of hurrah hourra

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
weather phenomenon ouragan
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind ouragan

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] n
rushed action hâte précipitation

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] v
to do things quickly dépêcher hâter

hurry up v
go faster se dépêcher

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
wounded, injured blessé

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
to be painful faire mal avoir mal
to cause emotional pain blesser faire mal
to cause physical pain and/or injury blesser

hurt someone's feelings v
to offend someone blesser vexer

hurtful adj
tending to hurt someone's feelings blessant

hurtle /hɜːtl/ /hɝtl/ v
To move rapidly, violently, or without control foncer élancer

husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ n
male partner in marriage mari époux

husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ v
to conserve ménager

husband and wife n
mari et femme

husband stitch n
point du mari

husbandry /ˈhʌzbəndɹi/ n
agriculture agriculture

hush /hʌʃ/ n
silence silence

hush money n
bribe to maintain secrecy bakchich pot-de-vin

husk /hʌsk/ n
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits écale

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
hoarse and rough-sounding enroué rauque

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ n
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs husky

hussar n
light cavalry of any of several European armies hussard

hussy /ˈhʌsi/ n
(obsolete) a housewife or housekeeper garce
a cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behaviour pimbêche pécore

hustle n
rush or hurry bousculade

hustle v
to rush or hurry bousculer

hustle and bustle n
activity animation bruit rumeur tourbillon d'activité vacarme

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
a male prostitute who sells his services to men giton
a pimp mac

hut /hʌt/ n
primitive dwelling hutte
small wooden shed hutte

hutong n
a Chinese narrow lane/alley hutong

hutter n
someone who lives in a hut huttier

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
plant of the genus Hyacinthus jacinthe

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ adj
consisting of diverse components hybride

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding hybride
word derived from different languages hybride

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of hybridizing hybridation

hydathode n
tissue through which water is excreted hydathode

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ n
any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera hydre

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪnd͡ʒ(i)ə/ n
shrub hortensia

hydrargyrum /haɪˈdɹɑːd͡ʒɪɹəm/ n
cognate translations of hydrargyrum — otherwise see mercury hydrargyre

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules hydrate

hydration /haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
hydratation

hydrator n
something that hydrates hydrateur

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
Related to hydraulics hydraulique
Having to do with water hydraulique

hydraulic fracturing n
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well fracking fracturation hydraulique hydrofracturation

hydraulically adv
using hydraulics hydrauliquement

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion hydraulique

hydrazide n
compound hydrazide

hydrazoic adj
azothydrique

hydride n
compound of hydrogen hydrure

hydro- prefix
pertaining to water hydro-

hydrobiology n
study of the biology of the organisms that inhabit bodies of water hydrobiologie

hydrocarbon n
compound of carbon and hydrogen hydrocarbure

hydrocephalus n
skull enlargement due to fluid hydrocéphalie

hydrochemistry n
part of hydrology hydrochimie

hydrochloric adj
relating to hydrochloric acid chlorhydrique

hydrochloric acid n
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride acide chlorhydrique acide muriatique

hydrochloride n
hydrochloric acid with an organic base chlorhydrate

hydrocyanic acid n
prussic acid acide cyanhydrique acide prussique

hydroelectric adj
relating to the electricity so produced hydro-électrique
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water hydro-électrique

hydrofluoric adj
containing hydrogen and fluorine fluorhydrique

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪˌdɹoʊ.foɪl/ /ˈhɑeˌdɹəʉ.foɪl/ n
vessel hydroptère
wing plan porteur

hydrogamy n
pollination by means of water hydrogamie

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
id=Q556|chemical element hydrogène
molecular hydrogen hydrogène

hydrogen bomb n
thermonuclear bomb bombe à hydrogène

hydrogen chloride n
compound with the formula HCl chlorure d'hydrogène

hydrogen cyanide n
the compound HCN cyanure d'hydrogène

hydrogen peroxide n
H₂O₂ peroxyde d'hydrogène eau oxygénée

hydrogen sulfide n
H₂S hydrogène sulfuré sulfure d'hydrogène

hydrogen vehicle n
any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel moteur à hydrogène

hydrogenate /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ v
treat or react with hydrogen hydrogéner

hydrogenated adj
that has been treated, or reacted with hydrogen hydrogéné

hydrogenation n
the chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance hydrogénation

hydrogenous /haɪˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
containing hydrogen hydrogénique

hydrogeology n
the geology of groundwater hydrogéologie

hydrography n
Measurement and description of navigable waters hydrographie

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
one who is skilled in or practises hydrology hydrogiste

hydrology n
science related to water hydrologie

hydrolysis n
a chemical process of decomposition hydrolyse

hydrolyze v
subject to hydrolysis hydrolyser

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
name of a body of water hydronyme

hydrophilic adj
having an affinity for water hydrophile

hydrophobic adj
of, or having, hydrophobia hydrophobe
lacking an affinity for water hydrophobe

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ n
plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water hydrophyte

hydroponics n
cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution hydroponie

hydroscience n
hydroscience

hydrosol n
sol in which the continuous phase is water hydrosol

hydrosphere n
waters of the Earth hydrosphère

hydrotaxis n
movement in response to water hydrotaxie hydrotropisme

hydrotherapy n
technique that uses water for the treatment of disease hydrothérapie

hydrotropism n
the movement of an organism either towards or away from water hydrotaxie hydrotropisme

hydroxide n
univalent anion hydroxyde

hydroxyl n
-OH hydroxyle

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
mammal hyène

hygiene /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/ n
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health hygiène

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
pertaining to hygiene hygiénique

hygienically adv
in a hygienic manner hygiéniquement

hygro- prefix
humidity hygro-
moisture hygro-

hygrometer n
instrument that measures humidity hygromètre

hygrometric adj
hygrométrique

hygrophanous adj
hygrophane

hygroscope n
instrument that indicates changes in atmospheric humidity hygroscope

hygroscopic adj
readily taking up and retaining water hygroscopique

hygroscopically adv
in a hygroscopic way hygroscopiquement

hygroscopicity n
the degree to which a substance is hygroscopic hygroscopicité
the state of being hygroscopic hygroscopicité

hygroscopy n
ability of a substance to attract and hold water hygroscopie

hylozoism n
belief hylozoïsme

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
membrane which occludes the vagina hymen

hymeneal /hʌɪməˈniːəl/ adj
pertaining to hymen hyménal hyménéal
pertaining to marriage hyménéen

hymenography n
hyménographie

hymenoplasty n
hyménoplastie

hymn /hɪm/ n
a song of praise or worship hymne

hyoid bone n
bone in the neck os hyoïde os lingual

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ n
literary device hypallage

hypanthium n
bottom part of a flower hypanthe

hype /haɪp/ n
promotion matraquage publicitaire promotion propagande

hype /haɪp/ v
to promote promouvoir

hyperactive /ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv/ adj
having an increased state of activity hyperactif

hyperactivity n
Quality of being hyperactive hyperactivité

hyperacusis n
heightened sensitivity to some sounds hyperacousie

hyperarid adj
extremely arid, with an w:aridity aridity index of less than 0.05 hyperaride

hyperbaric adj
of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure hyperbare

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
grammar hyperbate

hyperbola n
geometric curve hyperbole

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
rhetorical device hyperbole

hyperbolic adj
exaggerated hyperbolique
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola hyperbolique

hyperbolic cosine n
hyperbolic function cosinus hyperbolique

hyperbolic sine n
hyperbolic function sinus hyperbolique

hypercapnia n
condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood hypercapnie

hypercatalectic adj
having an extra syllable hypercatalectique

hypercomplex adj
hypercomplexe

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
use of a nonstandard form hypercorrection

hyperesthesia n
unusual sensitivity hyperesthésie

hypergeometric distribution n
probability distribution loi hypergéométrique

hyperglycemia n
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood hyperglycémie

hyperglycemic adj
hyperglycémiant

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] n
a medical condition hyperhidrose

hyperkalemia n
the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood hyperkaliémie

hyperlink n
area on a Web page hyperlien hypertexte lien
link from one electronic document to another hyperlien

hypermarket n
combination of department store and supermarket hypermarché

hypermedia n
hypermédia

hypermetric adj
having a redundant syllable hypermètre

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ n
abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma hypernatrémie

hypernatremic /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mɪk/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mɪk/ adj
having an abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma hypernatrémique

hypernova n
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole hypernova

hypernucleus n
nucleus with hyperon hypernoyau

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
superordinate grouping word hyperonyme

hypernymic adj
hyperonymique

hypernymy n
hyperonymie

hyperon n
baryon with nonzero strangeness hypéron

hyperphenylalaninemia n
medical condition hyperphénylalaninémie

hyperplane n
an n-dimensional generalization of a plane hyperplan

hyperpower n
international hegemon hyperpuissance

hypersecretion n
excessive secretion hypersécrétion

hypersensitivity n
heightened immune response to an antigen hypersensibilité

hypersexuality n
extreme libido hypersexualité

hypersomnia n
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness hypersomnie

hypersonic adj
five times the speed of sound hypersonique

hyperspace n
notional space in science fiction hyperespace

hyperstatic adj
statically indeterminate hyperstatique

hyperstaticity n
condition of being hyperstatic hyperstatisme

hypertension n
abnormally high blood pressure hypertension

hypertensive adj
of or pertaining to, or causing hypertension hypertenseur hypertensif

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
countable: hypertext document document hypertexte
uncountable: text for the Web hypertexte

hypertextual adj
of or relating to hypertext hypertextuel

hyperthermia n
medical condition hyperthermie

hyperthermophile n
hyperthermophile

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells hypertrophie

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ v
to increase in size s'hypertrophier

hyperventilation /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ n
the state of breathing faster hyperventilation

hypervitaminemia n
hypervitaminémie

hypervolemic adj
of or pertaining to hypervolemia hypervolémique

hypha n
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus hyphe

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split trait d'union tiret

hyphenate /ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/ v
to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules mettre la césure

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
inclusion and location of hyphens césure

hypnosis n
a trancelike state hypnose

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ adj
inducing sleep; soporific hypnotique narcotique
of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism hypnotique

hypnotism n
hypnotism hypnotisme

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
person who uses hypnotism hypnotiseur hypnotiseuse

hypnotization n
act or process of producing hypnotism hypnotisation

hypnotized adj
under hypnosis hypnotisé hypnotisée hypnotisées hypnotisés

hypoandrogenic adj
hypoandrogénique

hypocapnia n
state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood hypocapnie

hypocaust n
underground heating system for a bath hypocauste

hypochondria n
psychological disorder hypocondrie

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
affected by hypochondria hypocondriaque hypocondre
related to the hypochondrium hypocondriaque

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
person affected with hypochondria hypocondriaque

hypochondriasis n
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness hypocondrie

hypochondrium n
upper region of the abdomen hypocondre

hypocorism /haɪˈpɒ.kəˌɹɪ.zəm/ n
a term of endearment hypocoristique
hypocoristic hypocoristique

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy hypocoristique

hypocretin n
hypocrétine

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
Claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess hypocrisie

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
person practising hypocrisy hypocrite pharisien tartuffe

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite hypocrite

hypocycloid n
locus hypocycloïde

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
under the dermis hypodermique

hypogastric adj
of or pertaining the hypogastrium hypogastrique

hypogeum /hʌɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/ n
underground vault hypogée

hypolactasia n
hypolactasie

hypomagnesemia n
the condition of having an abnormally low concentration of magnesium ions in the blood hypomagnésémie

hypomere n
a part that the walls of a pleuroperitoneal cavity grow hypomère

hyponatremia n
A low concentration of sodium hyponatrémie

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
more specific word hyponyme

hyponymous adj
hyponymique

hyponymy n
hyponymie

hypophosphatemia n
abnormally low blood phosphate level hypophosphatémie

hypophysial adj
related to hypophysis hypophysaire

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
gland hypophyse

hypophysitis n
inflammation of the lungs hypophysite

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ n
decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland hypopituitarisme

hypoplasia n
being hypoplastic hypoplasie

hyporeflexia n
absence of normal reflexes hyporéflexie

hypostasis /ha͡ɪ.ˈpɑ.stəˌsɪs/ /hʌɪ.ˈpɒstəsɪs/ n
inherent reality or substance hypostase
sedimentary deposit hypostase

hypostyle adj
architecture: having a roof supported on a row of columns hypostyle

hypotension n
disease of abnormally low blood pressure hypotension

hypotensive adj
pertaining to hypotension hypotendu

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənjus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle hypoténuse

hypothalamic adj
pertaining to the hypothalamus hypothalamique

hypothecarily adv
hypothécairement

hypothecate /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ v
pledge as surety hypothéquer

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ n
ulnar side of the palm hypothénar

hypothermia n
medical condition hypothermie

hypothermic adj
affected by hypothermia hypothermique

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪ̈sɪs/ n
tentative conjecture in science hypothèse
assumption taken to be true hypothèse
antecedent of a conditional statement hypothèse

hypothesise v
to believe or assert faire l'hypothèse émettre l'hypothèse

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
based upon a hypothesis hypothétique

hypothetically adv
in a hypothetical way hypothétiquement

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
disease state hypothyroïdisme

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ n
geometric curve hypotrochoïde

hypovolemic adj
of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system hypovolémique

hypoxia n
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen hypoxie

hyrax /ˈhɑɪ.ɹæks/ n
mammal of the order Hyracoidea daman

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof hystérectomie

hysteresis n
a property of a system hystérésis hystérèse

hysteria lang=en n
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion hystérie

hysterical /hɪ ˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
provoking laughter hystérique tordant tordante

hystericize v
to make hysterical hystériser

hysterics n
attack of hysteria crise des nerfs

hysterocystic adj
hystérocystique

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
háček diacritic caron hatchek háček accent hirondelle chevron

iPhone n
device iPhone

iPod n
device iPod

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ n
a metrical foot ïambe

iambic adj
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance iambique

iambic pentameter n
a poetic meter pentamètre iambique

iatric adj
of or pertaining to physicians iatrique

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment iatrogénèse

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
induced by physician or medical treatment iatrogène

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
type of wild mountain goat bouquetin

ibis /ˈaɪ.bɪs/ n
Threskiornithid ibis

ibuprofen /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fen/ n
pharmaceutical drug ibuprofène

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
frozen dessert glace crème glacée glace à l’eau sorbet
frozen volatile chemical glace glace sèche neige
water in frozen form glace
icehockey: area where game is played glace

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
to cover with icing glacer
to freeze congeler geler glacer
to murder refroidir

ice age n
period of extensive glaciation (glacial period) période glaciaire glaciation englaciation
period of glaciation at the poles âge de glace

ice axe n
axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice piolet

ice cap n
permanent expanse of ice calotte glaciaire

ice cider n
fermented apple juice alcoholic beverage made from frozen apples cidre de glace

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
dessert glace crème glacée
in a cone glace crème glacée

ice cream maker n
machine used to make homemade ice cream sorbetière

ice cream parlor n
business glacier bar laitier glacerie

ice cube n
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks glaçon cube de glace

ice dancing n
figure skating danse sur glace

ice field n
expanse of floating ice champ de glace

ice fishing n
pêche blanche

ice hockey n
hockey hockey sur glace hockey

ice perry n
poiré de glace

ice rink n
a surface for ice skating patinoire

ice sculpture n
sculpture carved from ice sculpture sur glace

ice skate n
a light boot, fitted with a blade, used for skating on ice patin à glace

ice skating n
the act, or the sport, of skating on ice patinage à glace patinage

ice swimming n
swimming in iced-over water bain dans l'eau glacée bain de glace

ice wine n
a sweet wine made from grapes that are harvested after being frozen on the vine vin de glace

ice-cold /ˈʌɪskəʊld/ adj
as cold as ice glacial glacé
distant glacial

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
huge mass of floating ice iceberg montagne de glace

iceberg lettuce n
vegetable laitue iceberg

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ n
box or compartment containing ice glacière
compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer compartiment à glaçons congélateur

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
ship designed to break through ice brise-glace

iced coffee n
beverage café glacé

iced tea n
beverage thé glacé thé froid

icehouse n
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice glacière

icepick n
a pointed tool used for breaking ice pic à glace

ichnography n
ground plan ichnographie

ichthyic /ˈɪkθiːɨk/ adj
of, pertaining to, or like fish ichthyique

ichthyological adj
ichthyological ichthyologique

ichthyologist n
expert in ichthyology ichthyologue ichtyologue

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish ichtyologie ichthyologie

ichthyoplankton n
ichthyoplankton|Q5986436 ichthyoplancton

ichthyosaur n
extinct reptile ichtyosaure

ichthyosis /ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
disease which gives the sufferer dry scaly skin ichtyose

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈaɪsəkəl/ n
a spear-shape of ice stalactite glaçon

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
sweet glaze used for baked goods glaçage

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
excessively sentimental cucul sirupeux
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting dégueu dégueulasse

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
religious painting icône
exemplar icône
image icône
small picture, computer icon icon icône

iconify v
iconifier

iconoclasm n
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons iconoclasme

iconoclast /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/ n
one who attacks cherished beliefs iconoclaste
one who destroys religious images or icons iconoclaste
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion iconoclaste

iconography n
set of symbolic forms iconographie

iconostasis n
a wall of icons iconostase

icosahedron n
a polyhedron icosaèdre

icosidodecadodecahedron n
polyhedron icosidodécadodécaèdre

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
covered with ice glacé

id /ɪd/ n
id ça

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ n
image formed in the mind idée
result of mental activity pensée

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
being optimal idéal
conceptual idéal
being perfect idéal parfait

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
a perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc. idéal
(algebra) idéal

ideal gas n
hypothetical gas gaz parfait

ideal gas law n
equation of state of an ideal gas loi des gaz parfaits

idealism n
an approach to philosophical enquiry idéalisme
property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable idéalisme

idealist n
impractical person idéaliste
unrealistic or impractical visionary idéaliste
one who adheres to idealism idéaliste

idealistic adj
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism idéaliste

ideality n
quality or state of being ideal idéalité

idealize v
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal idéaliser
transitive: to regard something as ideal idéaliser

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
preferably idéalement

ideation n
synthesis of ideas idéation

identical adj
bearing full likeness identique
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code monozygote identique
selfsame identique même

identically adv
in an identical manner identiquement

identifiable adj
capable of being distinguished and named identifiable

identification n
a document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity pièce d'identité
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same identification

identifier n
formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc. identificateur
primary key identifiant

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
to associate oneself with some group s'identifier à
to establish the identity of someone or something identifier

identikit /aɪˈdentəkɪt/ /aɪˈdentɪkɪt/ n
facial composite portrait-robot

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
name or persona identité
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal identité
knowledge of who one is identité
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest identité

identity crisis n
crisis of personal identity crise identitaire

identity matrix n
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1 matrice identité matrice unité

identity theft n
deliberate assumption of another person's identity vol d'identité

ideogram /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
a symbol idéogramme

ideograph n
ideogram idéographe

ideographic adj
pertaining to an ideograph or ideography idéographique

ideography n
use of ideograms idéographie

ideological adj
of or pertaining to an ideology idéologique
based on an ideology idéologique

ideologically adv
in an ideological manner; with respect to ideology idéologiquement

ideologist n
one who theorizes or idealizes; one who advocates the doctrines of ideology idéologue

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.əl.ɑɡ/ n
advocate of a particular ideology idéologue

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
doctrine, body of ideas idéologie
study of the origin and nature of ideas idéologie

ides /aɪdz/ n
day in the Roman calendar ides

idiocracy n
government by idiots idiocratie

idiocy n
state of being an idiot idiotie

idiolect /ˈɪdɪəʊ̆lɛkt/ n
variant of a language used by a particular individual idiolecte

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
expression peculiar to a given language idiome idiotisme
language idiome
manner of speaking idiome

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ adj
pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language idiomatique

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ n
the quality of being idiomatic idiomaticité

idiopathy n
a disease having no known cause idiopathie

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance idiosyncrasie
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group idiosyncrasie
way of behaving or thinking idiosyncrasie
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify idiosyncrasie

idiosyncratic adj
peculiar to a specific individual idiosyncratique particulier singulier

idiot /iːdʒɪt/ /ˈɪd.i.ət/ n
person of low general intelligence idiot idiote

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to or resembling an idiot idiot idiotique stupide

idiotically adv
in an idiotic manner idiotement

idiotypic adj
Of or pertaining to an idiotype idiotypique

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
averse to work or labor fainéant inactif
not engaged in any occupation or employment oisif
of no importance, worthless, useless oiseux

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ v
to lose or spend time doing nothing fainéanter

idleness n
groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality futilité inutilité trivialité
state of being idle; inactivity oisiveté inactivité
state of being indolent indolence

idler n
one who is lazy; a sluggard fainéant fainéante
one who spends his or her time in inaction fainéant fainéante

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
cultural icon, especially popular person idole
representation of anything revered idole

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
worship of idols idolâtrie

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
to make an idol of idolâtrer

idonic acid n
acide idonique

idyll /ˈaɪdɪl/ /ˈɪdɪl/ n
carefree or lighthearted experience idylle

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
happy, peaceful, picturescue idyllique
of or pertaining to idylls idyllique

idée fixe /iːdeɪˈfiːks/ n
idea dominating the mind idée fixe

if /ɪf/ conjunction
supposing that si
(computing) si
whether si que soit

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
advice introduction à ta place à votre place

if and only if conjunction
implies and is implied by si et seulement si

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
used to characterize a look of strong hostility si on pouvait tuer d'un simple regard

if memory serves phraseologicalUnit
si ma mémoire est bonne

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
proverb avec des si on mettrait Paris en bouteille si ma tante en avait, on l'appellerait mon oncle

if need be adv
if necessary si besoin est si nécessaire

if not adv
pour ne pas dire si pas

if only phraseologicalUnit
even if for no other reason than ne fût-ce que ne serait-ce que
signifies a wish pour peu que si seulement

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
if one cannot get one's own way si la montagne ne va pas à toi, va à la montagne

if the shoe fits, wear it phraseologicalUnit
idiomatic si le chapeau te fait, mets-le

if you can't beat them, join them proverb
if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side il faut savoir hurler avec les loups

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ phraseologicalUnit
used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at si tu vois ce que je veux dire

if you want a thing done well, do it yourself proverb
better to do something oneself on est jamais mieux servi que par soi-même

iffy /ˈɪfi/ adj
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality louche

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
Inuit snow house igloo iglou

igneous /ˈɪɡni.əs/ adj
pertaining to, having the nature of fire igné
resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat igné magmatique

igneous rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth roche magmatique

igniter n
device that is used to ignite something igniteur

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ n
system for activating combustion in an engine allumage
the act of igniting ignition

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ adj
not honorable ignoble
not noble; plebeian; common indigne

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
marked by shame of disgrace ignominieux

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation ignominie

ignorable adj
that can be ignored ignorable

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
condition of being uninformed or uneducated ignorance

ignorance is bliss proverb
Ignorance is bliss bienheureux celui qui ne connaît pas la vérité

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
characterized by ignorance ignorant

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
to deliberately pay no attention to ignorer prêter attention tenir compte

iguana /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ n
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae iguane
any member of the genus Iguana iguane

ikebana n
Japanese art of flower arrangement ikebana

ill /ɪl/ adj
having an urge to vomit écœuré écœurée
in poor health, suffering from a disease malade

ill /ɪl/ adv
not well mal

ill at ease adj
uncomfortable mal à l'aise

ill-gotten adj
obtained improperly mal acquis

ill-gotten gains n
money acquired dishonestly argent sale

ill-mannered adj
of or pertaining to having bad manners mal élevé malappris

ill-treatment n
bad, unkind or abusive treatment maltraitance

illation /ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
action of concluding or inferring illation

illative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
illative case illatif

illative case n
case used to indicate movement into something illatif

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ adj
contrary to or forbidden by law illégal
prohibited by established rules illégal

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ n
illegal immigrant sans-papiers illégal

illegal alien n
person within a state without authorization sans-papiers

illegal combatant n
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention combattant illégal

illegal immigrant n
immigrant who has entered a country illegally sans-papiers immigrant illégal immigrante illégale

illegality n
(law) the state of being illegal illégalité

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
in a manner contrary to the law illégalement

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
not clear enough to be read illisible illégible indéchiffrable

illegitimate [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾɨmɨt] adj
not genuine; not authorized by good usage illégitime
against the law illégitime

illiberal adj
narrow-minded intolérant
restrictive to individual choice and freedom antilibérale illibérale
stingy ladre

illiberalism n
principle, state or quality of being illiberal antilibéralisme illibéralisme

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ adj
breaking social norms illicite
lacking licitness illicite
unlawful illicite

illiquidity /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ n
lack of liquidity illiquidité

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
inability to read and write analphabétisme illettrisme illittérature

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature analphabète
unable to read and write analphabète illettré illettrée

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ n
an illiterate person analphabète illettré illettrée

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
an instance of a disease or poor health maladie

illocution n
aim of speaker illocution

illocutionary adj
of, pertaining to, or derived from illocution illocutoire

illogical adj
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning illogique

illogically adv
in an illogical manner illogiquement

illuminate /ɪlˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪlˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
to shine light on something illuminer
to decorate something with lights illuminer

illumination n
adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations enluminure
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated illumination

illusion /ɪˈljuːʒən/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
anything that seems to be something that it is not illusion
magician's trick illusion
belief in something that is in fact not true illusion

illusionist n
one who works with illusion illusionniste

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusory illusoire

illustrate /ˈɪləstɹeɪt/ v
to add explanatory or decoratory features illustrer
to clarify illustrer

illustration n
picture designed to decorate illustration
that which illustrates illustration représentation

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
person who draws pictures illustrateur illustratrice

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
admired, respected, or well-known illustre

ilmenite n
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral ilménite

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
graphical representation image

image processing n
information processing for graphical data traitement d'images

imaginable adj
able to be imagined; conceivable imaginable

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
existing in imagination imaginaire
non-real part of a complex number imaginaire

imaginary axis n
mathematics axe imaginaire

imaginary number n
number of the form bi nombre imaginaire pur

imaginary part n
of a complex number partie imaginaire

imaginary unit n
complex number unité imaginaire

imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
image-making power of the mind imagination

imaginative adj
false or imagined imaginaire
having a lively imagination imaginatif
tending to be fanciful imaginatif

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
(transitive) to form a mental image of something imaginer
(intransitive) to guess imaginer
(intransitive) to use one's imagination imaginer
(transitive) to assume imaginer
(transitive) to believe imaginer
(transitive) to conjecture imaginer

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
Muslim leader imam

imamate n
office or jurisdiction of an imam imamat

imbalance n
property of not being in balance déséquilibre

imbecile /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
fool imbécile
person with limited mental capacity imbécile

imbecility n
quality of imbecile, stupid behaviour imbécilité

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ n
complicated situation, entanglement embrouille sac de nœuds

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
to permeate or impregnate completely imprégner
to wet or stain completely imprégner

iminodiethanol n
diethanolamine iminodiéthanol

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
to follow as a model imiter

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of imitating imitation
copy imitation

imitator n
one who imitates another imitateur

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure immaculé

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
having no matter or substance immatériel
irrelevant non pertinent

immateriality n
the state of being immaterial immatérialité

immature adj
childish immature
not fully formed immature vert

immaturity /ɪməˈtʃʊɹɪti/ n
the state of being immature immaturité

immeasurably adv
in a manner that is not measurable incommensurablement

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
very close immédiat proche
without delay immédiat

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ adv
in an immediate manner immédiatement aussitôt tout de suite

immemorable adj
that cannot be remembered immémorable

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
huge, gigantic, very large immense

immerse v
to involve deeply immerger
to put under the surface of a liquid immerger

immersed adj
deeply involved immergé
under the surface immergé

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ n
in mathematics immersion
the act of immersing or the condition of being immersed immersion

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
person who comes to a country to settle immigrant immigrante immigré

immigrate v
to move in from another country or area immigrer

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
the act of immigrating immigration

imminence n
state or condition of being imminent imminence

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon imminent

immiscible adj
not mutually soluble, unmixable immiscible

immobile adj
not mobile immobile

immobilism n
political or economic inactivity immobilisme

immobility n
the quality of not moving immobilité

immobilize v
render motionless immobiliser

immodestly adv
in an immodest manner prétentieusement

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
destroy immoler
kill as sacrifice immoler sacrifier

immolation n
act of immolating immolation

immoral adj
not moral immoral immorale

immorality n
state or quality of being immoral immoralité

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
not susceptible to death immortel

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
condition of not being susceptible to death immortalité

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
of or pertaining to the immune system immunitaire immunologique
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens immun

immune system n
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms système immunitaire

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
the quality of being resistant to infection immunité
exemption from legal prosecution immunité
resistance to a specific thing immunité

immuno- prefix
relating to the immune system immuno-

immunochemistry n
study of the structure of antibodies immunochimie

immunocytochemistry n
the field of study that encompasses immunochemistry and cytochemistry immunocytochimie

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
A depletion in the body's natural immune system immunodéficience

immunoglobulin n
glycoprotein protecting the host immunoglobuline

immunologist n
person who studies immunology immunologiste

immunology n
branch of medicine immunologie

immure v
to lock up behind walls emmurer

imp /ɪmp/ n
demonic creature diablotin

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
a collision collision impact choc
the force or energy of a collision of two objects impact
a significant or strong influence impact

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ v
to influence affecter toucher

impact crater n
crater formed from an impact cratère d'impact

impacted adj
subject to dental impaction enclavée incluse

impaction n
failure of a tooth to erupt enclavement inclusion

impair /ɪmˈpɛə/ v
have a diminishing effect on abîmer affaiblir affecter altérer détériorer impacter

impaired adj
Rendered less effective détérioré diminué affaibli

impairment n
result of being impaired handicap

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
African antelope impala

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
put to death by piercing with a pale empaler
pierce something with any long, pointed object empaler

impalement n
act of torturing empalement

impalpable adj
not perceivable impalpable

impart /ɪmˈpɑːt/ /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/ v
communicate the knowledge of transmettre communiquer donner

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally impartial

impartiality n
The quality of being impartial; fairness impartialité

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ adj
Having, or revealing, no emotion impassible

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
quality of being impatient impatience

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
anxious and eager impatient
restless and intolerant of delays impatient impatiente

impatiently adv
without patience impatiemment

impeach /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ v
to bring legal proceeding against public official suspendre
to charge with impropriety discréditer
to hinder empêcher entraver

impeachment n
the act of impeaching a public official impeachment

impearl v
decorate with pearls emperler

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate impeccable
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors impeccable

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
in a perfect or flawless manner impeccablement

impecunious /ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/ adj
lacking money impécunieux

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current impédance

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
to get in the way of; to hinder entraver

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
hindrance; that which impedes progress empêchement irritant

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
To drive forward; to propel an object pousser propulser éjecter
To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation inciter motiver pousser

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
about to happen imminent

impenetrable adj
not penetrable impénétrable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
essential impératif essentiel indispensable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
essential action impératif

imperative mood n
imperative mood impératif

imperceptible adj
not perceptible imperceptible

imperceptibly adv
not noticeably imperceptiblement

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
past tense imparfait

imperfective adj
related to the imperfective aspect imperfectif

imperfective aspect n
grammatical term imperfectif

imperfectly adv
in an imperfect manner imparfaitement

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
related to an empire impérial
related to the British measurement system impérial
excellent, superior impérial
very grand royal

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
the policy of extending power, by force impérialisme

imperialistic /ɪmˌpɪəɹi.əlˈɪstɪk/ /ɪmˌpɪɹi.əˈlɪstɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to imperialism impérialiste

imperil /ɪmˈpɛr əl/ v
to put in peril compromettre menacer
to risk risquer

imperious /ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/ adj
domineering, overbearing impérieux

impermeability /ɪmˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ɪmˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
the quality of being impermeable imperméabilité

impermeable adj
impossible to permeate imperméable
not allowing passage of liquids imperméable

impersonal /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
grammar impersonnel

impersonally adv
in an impersonal manner impersonnellement

imperturbability n
composure imperturbabilité

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
immune to damage or effect insensible intouchable
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable imperméable impénétrable
unaffected or unable to be affected by immunisé insensible

impetigo /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
contagious bacterial skin disease impétigo gourme

impetuous /imˈpɛtʃuəs/ adj
characterized by sudden and violent force impétueux brusque brutal violent
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions impulsif irréfléchi

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ n
a force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse élan

impiety n
the state of being impious impiété

impinge /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/ v
to have an effect upon; to limit [[agir]] [[sur]]
to interfere with influencer troubler
to make a physical impact on to collide, to crash (upon) butter cogner toucher

impious /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god impie
not pious impie

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
mischievous espiègle malicieux mutin

implant lang=en n
anything surgically implanted in the body implant

implant lang=en v
insert (something) surgically into the body implant

implantable adj
Capable of being implanted implantable

implantation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
embryology: attachment of fertilized ovum implantation
physics: insertion of ions into crystal structure implantation

implantation bleeding n
saignement d'implantation

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ n
a tool instrument

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
bring about appliquer exécuter établir

implementation n
process of moving an idea from concept to reality mise en œuvre
result of implementing something implémentation

implicate v
to connect or involve impliquer
to have as a necessary circumstance impliquer

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
logical consequence implication

implicature n
An implied meaning implicature

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
contained in the essential nature inhérent
implied indirectly implicite tacite
unquestioning or unconditional absolu aveugle

implicit function n
function that is not formulated in a way that the value may be directly calculated from the independent variable fonction implicite

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
suggested without being stated directly sous-entendu implicite

implode v
to collapse or burst inward violently imploser

implosion n
action of imploding implosion

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement insinuer sous-entendre
to have as a consequence impliquer
to suggest by a logical inference impliquer

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
not polite impoli malpoli

impoliteness n
state of being impolite impolitesse

imporosity n
state of being imporous imporosité

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
practice of importing importation

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
to bring in from a foreign country importer

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note importance
significance or prominence importance

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
having relevant and crucial value important

importer n
a person or company who imports goods into a country importateur

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
to establish or apply by authority imposer

imposing adj
magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity imposant impressionnant

impossibility n
The quality of being impossible impossibilité

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
not able to be done impossible
never happening impossible
very difficult to deal with impossible insupportable

impossibly adv
contrary to what was thought possible incroyablement
in an impossible manner impossiblement
to the point of impossibility impossiblement

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
someone who uses assumed identity imposteur impostrice

impotence n
erectile dysfunction impuissance
powerlessness impuissance

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ adj
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak impuissant

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate confisquer

impoverish v
to become poor appauvrir
to make poor appauvrir
to deprive of some strength or richness appauvrir

impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/ adj
Reduced to poverty appauvri
Rendered poor in something appauvri

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
impassable impraticable
not practicable impraticable

impractical adj
not practical infaisable

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
a curse exécration imprécation malédiction
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone exécrer lancer des imprécations contre maudire

imprecision n
lack of precision imprécision

impregnable adj
too strong to be penetrated impénétrable

impregnatable adj
Which can be impregnated imprégnable

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
féconder inséminer
to cause to become pregnant enceinter engrosser [[rendre]] [[enceinte]] mettre enceinte
to fill pores or spaces with a substance imbiber
to saturate, to infuse imprégner de

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ n
fact or process of saturating with something imprégnation

impresario n
a manager or producer in the entertainment industry imprésario

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably impressionner

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
strongly affected, especially favourably impressionné

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
overall effect of something impression
indentation or depression made by pressure impression
outward appearance impression

impressionism n
movement in art impressionnisme
music: style impressionnisme
poetry: style impressionnisme

impressionist n
One who adheres to impressionism impressionniste

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress impressionnant épatant

imprimatur /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tʊə/ n
official license to publish imprimatur

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something empreinte
the name and details of a publisher or printer, as printed in a book etc ours pavé de l'ours

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
put in prison emprisonner mettre en prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
confinement emprisonnement

improbable adj
not likely to be true invraisemblable
not likely to happen improbable

improbably adv
in an improbable manner improbablement invraisemblablement

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmptu/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improvised impromptu

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmptu/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ n
any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation impromptu

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
Not properly named impropre
not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners grossier impropre inconvenant
unsuitable to needs or circumstances impropre inadapté inapproprié

improv n
informal: improvisation impro

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
to become better s’[[améliorer]]
to make something better améliorer amender

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ adj
that has been made better amélioré

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
act of improving amélioration

improvisation n
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously improvisation
that which is improvised; an impromptu improvisation
musical technique, characteristic of blues music improvisation

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
to make something up as one goes on improviser

improvised adj
created by improvisation improvisé

improvised explosive device n
dispositif explosif improvisé engin explosif de circonstance engin explosif improvisé

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced impertinent impudent

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
To assault, attack attaquer
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action contredire
question the validity of contester

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
sudden force that impels impulsion

impulse response n
output from a brief input signal réponse impulsionnelle

impulsiveness n
the quality of being impulsive impulsivité

impulsivity n
impulsivity impulsivité

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ n
exemption from punishment impunité
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc. impunité

impure adj
impure impur

impure s n
a /s/ followed by another consonant s impur

impurely adv
in an impure manner impurement

impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
the condition of being impure impureté

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of imputing imputation

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
to ascribe sin or righteousness imputer
to attribute to a cause or source imputer

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
in fashion, popular in à la mode

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
after a period of time dans
a state dans
during dans en
contained by dans en
into dans en
surrounded by dans en
language, script, or tone en
by the virtue of en
part, member of en dans
pertaining to en dans
within a certain elapsed time en dans

in a hurry
rushed, hurried; short of time en [[hâte]] pressé

in a nutshell adv
in summary en un mot

in a pinch
in a difficult situation à la limite à la rigueur

in a row
successively d'affilée

in a way
to a certain degree, or in a certain sense dans un sens d’une certaine façon

in absentia
while not present par contumace

in addition adv
also; as well en prime en sus

in any case adv
at any rate en tout cas

in bed
in terms of sexual prowess au lit sexuellement
lying on one's bed au lit

in between preposition
between entre

in black and white
explicitly noir sur blanc

in broad daylight
in blatant and visible manner au vu et au su de tous

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
Because event X might occur au cas où

in case of preposition
in the event of en cas de

in charge adj
having responsibility responsable

in cold blood
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner de sang froid

in common
held in joint possession en commun
shared with others en commun

in conclusion
as a conclusion en conclusion

in danger
exposed to risk en danger
in a dangerous position en danger

in demand adj
sought-after demandé

in detail adv
with all particulars en détail

in due course
when the time is right au moment voulu en temps voulu le moment venu

in due time
eventually en temps voulu

in effigy adj
symbolizing effigie

in exchange
as an exchange en échange
to reciprocate en échange

in fact
actually, in truth en fait

in favor of preposition
in support of en faveur de

in fits and starts
par à-coups

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
in the act of committing a misdeed en flagrant délit

in flight
flying, making a flight en vol

in for a penny, in for a pound /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ proverb
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof quand le vin est tiré, il faut le boire

in force
applicable en vigueur

in front of preposition
at or near the front part of devant en face
in the presence of someone devant
located before (something else) devant en face de

in good hands
under guidance en bonnes mains entre de bonnes mains

in hand
at one's disposal sous la main
held in the hand en main

in kind adv
with goods or services en nature

in lieu /ɪn.luː/ adv
instead (of); in place (of) au lieu de à la place de

in lieu of preposition
instead; in place of; as a substitute for au lieu de

in light of preposition
given, considering à la lumière de

in line adj
appropriate to expectations en règle

in love
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.) [[amoureux]] [[de]]
of a person or persons: enamored amoureux

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹi.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔːɹi.əm/ adv
in memory of en souvenir de

in my humble opinion
used to introduce or qualify a statement à mon humble avis à mon humble opinion

in my opinion
according to me à mon avis [[d'après]] [[moi]] [[selon]] [[moi]]

in no time
very soon en un rien de temps

in one's element
in a suitable environment dans son élément

in one's face
idiomatic au nez au visage
literally au visage dans la tête dans le visage

in one's opinion
according to one's thinking d'après moi à mon sens

in operation
operating en opération

in order adj
appropriate, worthwhile de circonstance

in order that conjunction
so that afin que pour que

in order to phraseologicalUnit
as a means of achieving the specified aim pour que pour de

in other words
stated or interpreted another way autrement dit en d'autres termes

in parallel
connected side by side, instead of in series en parallèle

in particular adv
especially, individually or specifically en particulier

in person
actually present en personne

in place of preposition
in place of au lieu de à la place de

in power
currently ruling au pouvoir

in practice
really, in effect en pratique pratiquement

in principle
according to theory en principe en théorie

in private
privately en privé

in question adj
in doubt, under dispute remettre en question
under consideration or discussion en question

in relation to preposition
by comparison with, compared with par rapport à

in respect of preposition
pertaining to quant à

in right of preposition
jurisdiction du chef du

in season
seasonal de saison en saison

in series
connected in a chain, instead of in parallel en série

in shape
(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness en forme
in good condition en état

in short
as a summary en bref en résumé en un mot

in spite of preposition
despite malgré en dépit de bien que

in summary
to summarize en résumé

in tears /ɪnˈtiɹz/ adj
crying en larmes en pleurs

in terms of preposition
In relation to, concerning, regarding en termes de

in the act
in the process of doing something sur le fait

in the bag
certain or extremely likely to occur; assured dans la poche dans le sac

in the black
having positive net income dans le noir

in the blink of an eye
immediately, instantaneously en un clin d'œil

in the buff
nude à poil

in the end
eventually, finally en fin de compte

in the fast lane
in a lifestyle, etc. with a rapid, exciting, frantic, or risky pace vie de patachon

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
to begin with avant tout en premier lieu pour commencer

in the flesh
with one's own body and presence en chair et en os en personne

in the future
at a future time dans le futur

in the know
informed, aware au courant au parfum

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king au royaume des aveugles, les borgnes sont rois

in the lead /ˌɪnðəˈliːd/
in first place en tête

in the limelight
focus of attention sous les feux de la rampe

in the long run
eventually à long terme à terme

in the making
in the process of being made en devenir en herbe

in the middle of preposition
engaged in but not finished with en train de

in the midst of preposition
in the middle of; amidst; amongst au sein de

in the name of
by the authority of au nom de
under the excuse of au nom de
under the name of au nom de
with appeal to au nom de

in the nick of time
at the last possible moment juste à temps

in the offing
in the foreseeable future; on the horizon en perspective à l'horizon

in the past
at a past time passé

in the process of preposition
engaged in but not finished with en train de

in the red
in debt dans le rouge

in the same vein
of similar kind dans la même veine

in the sticks
a long distance away from anywhere of importance au milieu de nulle part

in the swim
actively participating in the flow of events dans le courant dans le vent

in the wake of preposition
as a result of suite à

in the way
obstructing gêner sur le passage

in the way of preposition
in a position of being likely to obtain en mesure de

in the wild
not domesticated dans la nature

in three days adv
in three days - translation entry après-après-demain

in time
(music) in the correct tempo en rythme
at the same rhythm as (with someone/something) en rythme
in rhythm en rythme
as time passes avec le temps
at or before the time assigned en temps et en heure à l'heure à temps
sufficiently early (for something) à temps

in total
including all aspects of something en tout

in touch
in contact, or in communication en contact
rugby term en touche

in tune
having the correct musical pitch juste

in turn
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned à leur tour à son tour
in response in return en retour
one after the other; successively tour à tour

in two shakes adv
very quickly en deux temps trois mouvements

in utero adv
occurring within the uterus in utero

in vain adv
disrespectful manner à la légère
without success en vain inutilement

in view of preposition
considering au vu de

in vitro adj
adjective: in an artificial environment outside the living organism in vitro

in vitro fertilization n
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body FIV fécondation in vitro

in wine, there is truth proverb
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol la vérité est dans le vin

in your dreams phraseologicalUnit
in your dreams dans tes rêves

in your face interjection
dans les dents dans ta face dans ta gueule dans ton cul

in- prefix
in, into, towards in-
reversal of meaning in-

in-box /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
electronic folder boîte de réception

in-depth adj
thorough, comprehensive en profondeur

in-joke n
piece of humour understood only by a group of people private joke

in-law n
relative by marriage belle-famille

in-line adj
Arranged in a single line en rang d'oignons

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
lack of the ability to do something; incapability incapacité

inaccessibility n
quality or state of being inaccessible inaccessibilité

inaccessible adj
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient inaccessible
not able to be reached; unattainable inaccessible

inaccurate /ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/ adj
not accurate imprécis

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
want of action or activity inaction

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
Not active, temporarily or permanently inactif

inactivity n
quality of being inactive inactivité

inadequate adj
Not adequate inadéquat

inadequately adv
in an inadequate manner insuffisamment

inadmissible adj
Not admissible inadmissible

inadmissibly adv
In an inadmissible way inadmissiblement

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
not intentional involontaire

inadvertently adv
unintentionally par inadvertance

inadvisable adj
not advisable déconseillé

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
lacking sense or meaning inane inepte insensé niais

inanition /ɪnəˈnɪʃən/ n
A state of advanced lack of adequate nutrition, food or water, or a physiological inability to utilize them; starvation inanition
Emptiness ineptie vacuité

inanity n
property of being inane inanité

inapplicability n
inapplicabilité

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
not appropriate or suitable déplacé inapproprié

inasmuch as conjunction
since dans la mesure où
to the extent that à la condition que

inattention n
failure of courtesy discourtoisie décourtoisie
want of attention inattention

inattentive /ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/ adj
not paying attention inattentif

inaudible adj
unable to be heard inaudible

inaugural adj
marking a beginning inaugural
of inauguration inaugural

inaugural n
an inauguration inauguration investiture
formal speech discours d'investiture discours inaugural

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ v
to induct into office inaugurer

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of inaugurating inauguration investiture
formal beginning inauguration

inborn adj
inné

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ adj
having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding consanguin

inbreeding n
breeding between members of small population consanguinité

incalculable adj
impossible to calculate incalculable
very great or numerous incalculable

incalculably adv
in an incalculable manner incalculablement

incandescence n
emission of visible light by a hot body incandescence

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
remitting light as result of heating incandescent
shining brightly irradiant éblouissant
showing intense emotion irradiant rayonnant resplendissant éclatant

incantation /inkænˈteɪʃən/ n
formula incantation
process incantation

incapable /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
not being capable incapable

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ n
lack of a capacity incapacité

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
to lock away in prison incarcérer imprisonner

incarceration n
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment incarcération

incarnation n
living being embodying a deity or spirit incarnation
person or thing regarded as embodying or exhibiting some quality, idea, or the like incarnation

incendiary /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/ adj
capable of causing fire incendiaire

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions encens

incense boat n
vessel for incense navette

incensurable adj
not censurable incensurable

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
cash bonus récompense
something that motivates motivation intérêt

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
the creation or beginning of something commencement début

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
in a manner without pause or stop incessamment sans cesse

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
sexual relations between close relatives inceste

incestuous adj
pertaining to or engaging in incest incestueux

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
unit of length pouce
unspecified but very short distance poil

inchoate adj
not fully formed embryonnaire

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
event or occurrence incident

incidental /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ adj
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence incidental

incidentally adv
In an incidental manner incidemment

incinerate v
destroy by burning incinérer

incineration n
the act of incinerating incinération

incinerator n
furnace that burns refuse incinérateur

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
beginning, starting commençant incipient incipiente

incircle n
the circle within a polygon that is tangent to each side cercle inscrit

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ n
cut incision

incisive /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
quickly proceeding to judgment incisif

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪzə/ /ɪnˈsaɪzəɹ/ n
tooth incisive

incitation /ɪnsɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
incitation

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
to rouse, stir up or excite inciter

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adj
having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition enclin
slanted, sloped incliné

inclined plane n
simple machine plan incliné

include /ɪnˈklud/ /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
to bring into as a part or member inclure comprendre
to contain, as part of a whole inclure comprendre

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
Such as, among which y compris dont

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total inclusion
addition or annex to a group, set or total inclusion
aggregate of stainable substances inclusion

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
including (almost) everything within its scope inclusif
of, or relating to the first-person plural pronoun when including the person being addressed inclusif

inclusive or n
logic, computing (noun) ou inclusif

incoherence n
quality of being incoherent incohérence
something incoherent incohérence

incoherent adj
lacking coherence, inconsistent incohérent décousu

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others revenu recette

income bracket n
range of income échelle salariale

income statement n
financial statement of net income compte de résultat

income tax n
tax levied on income impôt sur le revenu

incoming adj
coming in entrant
succeeding to an office entrant

incommensurable /ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/ adj
having no common divisor except 1 incommensurable
not able to be measured by same standards incommensurable sans commune mesure

incomparable adj
beyond comparison incomparable

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
the quality or state of being incompatible incompatibilité

incompatible adj
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable incompatible

incompetence n
inability to perform incompétence

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
not complete incomplet

incomplete sentence n
a group of words which appears to convey only part of a complete thought (grammar) phrase incomplète

incompletely adv
in an incomplete manner incomplètement

incompleteness n
incomplete state or condition incomplétude

incomprehensible /ɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
impossible or very difficult to understand incompréhensible

incompressible adj
not compressible incompressible

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiːv.ə.bəl/ adj
unable to be conceived, unbelievable inconcevable

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ˈɪn.kɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ adj
not matching incongru

incongruously adv
in an incongruous manner [[de]] [[manière]] [[incongrue]] incongrûment

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ adj
not considerate of others inconsidéré sans-gêne

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
not consistent incohérent incompatible

inconsolable adj
Not consolable inconsolable

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
not prominent or easily noticeable discret

inconstancy n
lack of constancy inconstance

inconstant adj
not constant inconstant volubile

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
inability to restrain discharge incontinence

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ adj
Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning incontestable irréfutable

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
in incontrovertible manner incontestablement indiscutablement indéniablement irréfutablement

inconvenience n
something inconvenient or bothering dérangement désagrément

inconvenient adj
not convenient inconvenant incommode

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
include as a part or ingredient incorporer
mix, blend incorporer

incorporation n
Act of incorporating incorporation
Union of different ingredients incorporation

incorporeal adj
having no material form or physical substance incorporel

incorrectly adv
in an incorrect manner incorrectement

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ n
an incorrigibly bad individual incorrigible

incorruptible adj
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted incorruptible

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
act of becoming larger augmentation accroissement

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
become larger augmenter croître

incredible /ɪnˈkɹɛdəbəl/ adj
too implausible to be credible incroyable
amazing incroyable
marvellous incroyable

incredibly adv
In an incredible manner incroyablement
To a great extent; extremely incroyablement
used to indicate surprising nature of a true statement incroyablement

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
religious disbelief incrédulité
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something incrédulité

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ adj
Skeptical, disbelieving incrédule

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ v
To increase in steps incrémenter

incriminating adj
causing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing compromettant

incubate /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ v
To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue incuber

incubation n
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation incubation

incubation period n
time between exposure and symptoms période d'incubation

incubator /ɪn.kjuːˈbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs couveuse incubateur
chemistry: apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a reaction incubateur
place to maintain the culturing of bacteria at a steady temperature incubateur
support program for entrepreneurial companies incubateur couveuse
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby incubateur couveuse

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
a nightmare cauchemar incube terreurs nocturnes
an evil spirit incube
oppressive thing or person; a burden boulet croix fardeau sangsue tyran vampire

inculcate /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
teach by repeated instruction inculquer

inculpable adj
not culpable coupable

incumbent lang=en adj
being the current holder of an office en titre titulaire

incumbent lang=en n
current holder of an office titulaire

incunable /ɪnˈkjuːnəbəl/ n
very early printed book, specifically one printed before 1501; an incunabulum incunable

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
book, single sheet, or image that was printed before the year 1501 in Europe incunable

incur /ɪnˈkəː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
to expose oneself to something inconvenient encourir s'attirer subir
to render liable or subject to; to occasion impliquer occasioner

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
unable to be cured incurable

incursion n
aggressive movement incursion invasion

indebted adj
obligated to someone endetté

indebtedness /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ n
state of being in debt endettement

indecent adj
not in keeping with conventional moral values indécent
offensive to good taste indécent

indecent exposure n
the intentional exposure of the genitals or female nipples in public attentat à la pudeur

indecently adv
in an indecent manner indécemment

indecipherable adj
not decipherable indéchiffrable

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
inability to decide on a course of action indécision irrésolution

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
inconclusive or uncertain incertain incertaine
not decisive indécis indécise

indeclinable adj
not declinable indéclinable

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
modal: truly; in fact; actually en effet certainement vraiment

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
indication of agreement en effet bien sûr certes

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
extremely persistent and untiring infatigable

indefinable adj
indéfinissable

indefinite adjective n
an indefinite pronoun used as a determiner adjectif indéfini

indefinite article n
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects article indéfini

indefinite pronoun n
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent pronom indéfini

indefinitely adv
For a long time, no end defined indéfiniment
Forever infiniment

indehiscence n
being indehiscent indéhiscence

indehiscent adj
botany indéhiscent

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
difficult to delete, remove or wash away indélébile

indemnification n
act or process of indemnifying dédommagement

indene n
byciclic hydrocarbon indène

indentation n
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line indentation
act of indenting or state of being indented indentation

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
state or quality of being independent indépendance

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free indépendant

independent variable n
independent variable variable indépendante

independentist /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ n
indépendantiste

independentize v
to make independent indépendantiser

independently /ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
in an independent manner indépendamment

indescribable adj
exceeding all description indescriptible
impossible, or very difficult to describe indescriptible

indestructible adj
not destructible indestructible

indeterminant n
variable with no value assigned to it indéterminée

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
not accurately determined indéterminé

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
alphabetical listing index
economics: single number calculated from an array of prices or quantities indice

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
to arrange an index indexer

index card n
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index fiche

indexing n
indexation

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ v
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known indiquer

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
that which serves to indicate or point out indication

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
of, or relating to the indicative mood indicatif
serving as a sign indicatif

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
the indicative mood indicatif

indicative mood n
indicative mood indicatif

indicator /ɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
needle or dial on a meter aiguille
pointer indicateur
economic measure indicateur
trafficator clignotant signofile

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
to accuse of wrongdoing accuser
to make a formal accusation or indictment inculper

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
legal accusation inculpation mise en examen
legal document acte d'accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
the state of being indifferent indifférence

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
not caring indifférent

indifferentiation n
indifférenciation

indigence n
poverty indigence

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
born or engendered in, native to a land or region indigène autochtone aborigène
innate, inborn congénital inné

indigestion n
condition caused by eating too quickly indigestion

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful indigné

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice indignation
self-righteous anger or disgust indignation

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
colour indigo

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
colour indigo
dye indigo

indigo bunting n
Passerina cyanea ministre

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ adj
not direct indirect

indirect free kick n
soccer coup franc indirect

indirect object n
grammatical term complément d'object indirect C.O.I.

indiscreet adj
not discreet; wanting in discretion indiscret

indiscretion n
Indiscreet act indiscrétion
Want of discretion indiscrétion

indiscriminate /ɪnˈdɪs.kɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless indiscriminé

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
not dispensable indispensable
absolutely necessary indispensable

indisputable adj
not disputable incontestable indiscutable irréfutable

indissolubility n
indissolubilité

indissolubly adv
in an indissoluble manner indissolublement

indistinctly adv
in an indistinct manner indistinctement

indistinguishability n
the state of being indistinguishable indistinguabilité

indistinguishable adj
not distinguishable indistinguable indistinguible

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
metallic chemical element indium

individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ adj
relating to a single person or thing individuel
intended for a single person individuel

individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
person considered alone individu
element belonging to a population individu

individual pursuit n
Cycling discipline poursuite individuelle

individualism n
tendency for a person to act without reference to others individualisme

individually adv
separately, independently individuellement

indivinity n
absence of divinity indivinité

indivisibility n
state incapable of being divided indivisibilité

indoctrinate v
to teach with a biased or one-sided ideology endoctriner

indoctrination n
act of indoctrinating endoctrinement

indolence /ˈɪndələns/ n
Habitual laziness or sloth indolence

indolent /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/ adj
habitually lazy indolent
medicine: causing little or no physical pain indolent

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished indomptable

indoor /ˈɪndɔɹ/ /ˈɪndɔː/ adj
situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within the interior of a building d'intérieur intérieur salle

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
in or into a building à l'intérieur

indubitable /ɪnˈdubɪtəbl/ adj
not dubitable indubitable

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ adv
Undoubtedly; unquestionably indubitablement

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
to cause; persuade; force induire

inducible adj
inductible

induct v
to bring in as a member initier
to draft into military service incorporer
to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera. introniser
to introduce into présenter

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
the act of inducting induction
the derivation of general principles from specific instances induction
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells induction
generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field induction

inductive adj
logical induction inductif

inductivism n
inductivisme

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v
to satisfy the wishes or whims of choyer dorloter gâter
to yield to a temptation céder succomber

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/ n
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory indulgence
act of indulging indulgence

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adj
prone to indulge indulgent

industrial espionage n
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage espionnage industriel

industrial output n
what an industry produces production industrielle

industrial peace n
absence of industrial action paix industrielle

industrial relations n
relationship between management and workers relations industrielles

industrial tribunal n
type of tribunal prud'hommes

industrialist n
person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise industriel

industrialization n
process of social and economic change industrialisation

industrialize v
to develop industry industrialiser

industrialized adj
having undergone industrialization industrialisé

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
hard-working and persistent diligent industrieux

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
businesses that produce goods industrie
businesses of the same type industrie

inebriate v
fill with sublime emotion enivrer

inedible adj
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat immangeable

ineffability n
quality or state of being ineffable ineffabilité

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
beyond expression ineffable innommable
forbidden to be uttered inexprimable sacré tabou

inefficiency n
degree or measure of someone or something's lack of efficiency or effectiveness inefficacité

inelasticity n
quality of not being elastic inélasticité

inelegant /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ adj
not elegant inélégant

inelegantly adv
in an inelegant manner inélégamment

ineligibility n
state or quality of being ineligible inéligibilité

ineligible adj
not eligible; forbidden to do something inéligible

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
impossible to avoid or escape inéluctable

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
not able to do something inepte

ineptitude n
the quality of being inept stupidité

inequality n
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another inéquation
unfair, not equal, state inégalité

inequitable adj
unfair inéquitable

ineradicable adj
incapable of being eradicated inéradicable

inert gas n
non-reactive gas gaz inerte

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
in physics inertie
unwillingness to take action inertie

inertial adj
related to inertia inertiel

inertness n
sluggishness inertie

inescapable adj
cannot be avoided inéluctable inévitable

inessive n
inessive case inessif

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
impossible to avoid or prevent inévitable
predictable, or always happening inévitable

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
as usual inévitablement
in a manner that this impossible to avoid inévitablement

inexcusable adj
not excusable inexcusable

inexcusably adv
in an inexcusable manner inexcusablement

inexecution n
failure to execute or carry out inexécution

inexhaustible adj
impossible to exhaust inépuisable

inexorable /ɪnˈɛk.sɔɹ.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈnɛk.sɚ.ə.bəl/ adj
Impossible to stop or prevent: inevitable inexorable

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sɚ.ə.bli / /ɪˈnɛk.səɹ.ə.bli/ adv
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly impitoyablement inexorablement inéluctablement inévitablement

inexpensive adj
low in price bon marché

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
not experienced inexpérimenté

inexplicable /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
impossible to explain inexplicable

inexpugnable adj
impregnable, unconquerable inexpugnable

inextricable adj
impossible to escape from inextricable
impossible to untie or disentangle inextricable

infallibility n
the ability to never make a mistake infaillibilité

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy infaillible

infallibly adv
in an infallible manner infailliblement

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
having a bad reputation infâme

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
the state of being infamous infamie

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
very young human being nourrisson enfant en bas âge poupon

infante n
son of the king of Spain or Portugal infant

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
the murder of an infant infanticide
the murder of one's child infanticide
a person who has killed a child infanticide

infantilize /ɪnˈfæntɪlaɪz/ v
to reduce to the state of an infant infantiliser
to treat like a child infantiliser

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
regiment of infantry régiment d'infanterie
soldiers who fight on foot infanterie
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers infanterie fantassins

infantry fighting vehicle n
an armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry véhicule de combat d'infanterie

infantryman n
soldier who fights on foot fantassin

infarct n
area of dead tissue infarctus

infarction n
the process which causes an infarct infarctus

infatuation n
An unreasoning love or attraction amourette béguin
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates engouement

infeasible adj
Not feasible infaisable

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness infecter
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion infecter

infected adj
having an infection infecté

infectiology n
infectiologie

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host infection
the process of infecting infection

infectious adj
able to infect others contagieux
transmitted between persons as illness infectieux

infectious disease n
disease maladie infectieuse

infectiousness n
state or condition of being infectious infectiosité nature infectieuse

infelicitous /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ adj
inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done gauche inadéquat maladroit malheureux
unhappy or unfortunate infortuné

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
déduire
(transitive) To conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence déduire inférer

inference n
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction inférence déduction

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ adj
located below inférieur
of lower rank inférieur

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ n
person of lower status (noun) inférieur

inferiority n
quality of being inferior infériorité

inferiority complex n
a sense of inferiority sentiment d'infériorité complexe d'infériorité

infernal /ɪnˈfəɹnəl/ /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish infernal

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
large fire brasier incendie
place or situation resembling Hell enfer

infertile adj
not fertile stérile

infeudate v
to invest with feudal powers inféoder

infidel n
non-believer infidèle incroyant

infidelity n
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation infidélité

infield fly n
baseball chandelle intérieure

infiltrate /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access infiltrer

infiltration n
act or process of infiltrating infiltration
entering secretly infiltration
substance infiltration

infimum /ɪnˈfaɪməm/ /ɪnˈfiːməm/ n
element of a set infinimum

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
boundless, endless infini
figuratively, very large infini
having infinitely many elements infini
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude infini
with plural noun: infinitely many [[un]] [[nombre]] [[infini]] [[de]]

infinite loop n
boucle infinie

infinite recursion n
récursion infinie

infinitely adv
endlessly infiniment à l'infini

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ n
A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number infinitésimal

infinitesimal calculus n
Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject calcul infinitésimal

infinitesimally adv
infinitésimalement

infinitism n
view infinitisme

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
uninflected verb form infinitif
a mood or mode of verbs infinitif

infinity n
a number which is very large compared to some characteristic number infini
the symbol ∞ infini
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit infinité
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value infinité

infirm adj
weak; feeble infirme

infirm v
contradict infirmer

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ n
clinic or dispensary within another institution infirmerie
place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital infimerie

infirmity n
feebleness infirmité

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
morpheme inserted into word infixe

infixation /ɪnfɪkˈseɪʃən/ n
addition of a infix infixation

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
affected by inflammation enflammé

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
capable of burning inflammable

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
medical condition inflammation
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed inflammation

inflammatory adj
causing or caused by inflammation inflammatoire

inflatable adj
able to be inflated gonflable pneumatique

inflatable n
boat that may be inflated bateau gonflable bateau pneumatique

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
to enlarge a volume [[se]] [[gonfler]] gonfler
to enlarge by filling with gas gonfler
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object gonfler enfler

inflated adj
filled with air gonflé
pompous gonflé

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
increase in prices inflation
expansion or increase in size inflation

inflected adj
(linguistics) flexionnel

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
point d'inflexion
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function flexion inflexion
turning away from a straight course inflexion
change in pitch or tone of voice inflexion

inflectional adj
pertaining to grammatical inflection flexionnel

inflexibility n
quality of being inflexible inflexibilité

inflexible /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adj
stiff, rigid inflexible

inflexibly adv
in an inflexible manner inflexiblement

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v
thrust upon, impose infliger

inflorescence n
flower cluster inflorescence

inflow n
a flow in afflux

influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ n
power to affect, control or manipulate influence
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change influence
person or thing exerting such power or action influence
(astrology) element determining someone's character or individual tendencies influence

influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
transitive: to exert an influence upon influencer influer

influence peddling n
type of corruption trafic d'influence

influenceable adj
Capable of being influenced influençable

influential adj
having considerable influence influent

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs grippe

influenzal adj
Of or relating to influenza grippal

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
inward flow influx

info /ˈɪnfoʊ/ /ˈɪnfəʊ/ n
abbreviation for “information” info

infopreneur n
infopreneur

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
to act as an informer, denounce dénoncer
to communicate knowledge to (an)other(s) informer
to make known (intransitive) informer
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive) informer instruire

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage familier informel
not formal or ceremonious informel
not in accord with the usual regulations informel

informally adv
in an informal manner informellement

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ n
one who relays confidential information informateur informatrice

informatics n
branch of information science science de l'information

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
communicable knowledge information renseignement informations

information retrieval n
science of searching recherche d'information

information science n
science sciences de l'information

information system n
data processing system système d'information
telecommunications system système d'information

information technology n
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications informatique technologie de l'information

information theory n
branch of applied mathematics théorie de l'information

information warfare n
use of information in pursuit of an advantage over an opponent guerre de l'information infoguerre

informational adj
giving, related to information informationnel

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
providing useful or interesting information informatif instructif

informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ adj
instructed informé

infra- prefix
below, beneath, inferior infra-

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
having the wavelength in the infrared infrarouge

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infrared radiation infrarouge

infrasound n
low-frequency sound waves infra-son infrason

infrastructural adj
relating to infrastructure infrastructurel

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/ n
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system infrastructure
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society infrastructure

infringe v
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc. enfreindre

infringement n
violation infraction

infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊəɹieɪt/ v
to make furious or mad with anger enrager

infuriating adj
Extremely annoying, frustrating or irritating exaspérant rageant

infuse /ɪnˈfjuz/ v
to steep in a liquid infuser

infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ n
a product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities infusion

infusorium n
a minute aquatic creature infusoire

ingeniosity n
quality of being ingenious ingéniosité

ingenious adj
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent ingénieux
characterized by genius; cleverly done or contrived ingénieux

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems ingéniosité

ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
unsophisticated, simple ingénu

ingest /ɪn.dʒɛst/ v
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal ingérer

ingestion /ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
the action of ingesting ingestion

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
solid block of more or less pure metal lingot

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
get someone's favor, especially through flattery se faire aimer

ingratitude n
thanklessness ingratitude

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
substance present in a mixture ingrédient

ingress n
act of entering entrée
door or other means of entering entrée

inguinal adj
of or pertaining to the groin inguinal

inguinodynia n
A pain in the groin, typically appearing after a hernia operation. inguinodynie

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
to live or reside in some place habiter

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ adj
fit to live in habitable

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
Someone or thing who lives in a place habitant habitante résident résidente

inhabited adj
having inhabitants habité

inhalation n
the act of inhaling inhalation

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
to draw air into the lungs inspirer
to draw something into the nose or lungs aspirer inhaler
to eat fast ingurgiter

inhaler n
canister containing medicine inhalateur

inhere /ɪnˈhɪə/ v
To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something être inhérent à

inherent /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
natural part or consequence inhérent intrinsèque

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ adv
inherently, innately intrinsèquement

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc. hériter
to come into an inheritance hériter
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission hériter

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
that which a person is entitled to inherit héritage

inheritance tax n
tax on the property of the deceased droits de succession

inhibit v
to hold in or hold back; to restrain inhiber

inhibition n
Act of inhibiting inhibition
State of being inhibited inhibition
Stopping or retarding a chemical reaction inhibition

inhibitive adj
that inhibits inhibiteur

inhibitor n
substance slowing a reaction inhibiteur

inhibitory adj
of, or relating to an inhibitor inhibiteur
that inhibits inhibiteur inhibitoire

inhospitable adj
Not offering shelter inhospitalier

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
of or pertaining to inhumanity inhumain

inhumane adj
cruel and savage, not humane inhumain

inhumation /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
The act of burial inhumation

iniencephalic adj
iniencéphale

inion n
small protuberance on the skull inion

iniquity /ɪnˈɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
deviation from right iniquité
wrongful act iniquité

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
chronologically first initial
spatially first initial

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
calligraphy: distinguished initial letter lettrine
first letter of a word initiale lettrine première lettre
first letters of a person's name as a unit initiale
first part of a syllable (onset) initiale

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ v
sign one's initial(s) parapher

initial public offering n
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company introduction en bourse

initialism n
term pronounced letter by letter sigle

initialization n
programming: assignment of initial value of variable initialisation

initialize v
to assign initial values to something initialiser
to assign an initial value to a variable initialiser

initially adv
at the beginning au début au commencement initialement

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ n
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation initié

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ v
to begin; to start initier commencer démarrer

initiation /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of initiating initiation
form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society initiation

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
a beginning; a first move initiative
the ability to act first or on one's own initiative
a new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem initiative

initiator n
one who initiates initiateur

initiatory adj
initial, inaugural initiatique

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v
to administer an injection to injecter
to push or pump something in injecter
to introduce something sudddenly or violently injecter

injectable adj
capable of being injected injectable

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
medicine: something injected injection
set theory: one-to-one mapping injection
act of injecting, or something injected injection

injector n
device used to inject injecteur
object-oriented programmin injecteur

injera /ɪnˈdʒɛɚɹə/ n
bread made from teff injera

injunction /ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
an official writ injonction
the act of enjoining injonction

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ /ˈɪndʒɚ/ v
to wound or cause physical harm blesser
to cause damage or impair blesser

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
damage or violation blessure

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
absence of justice injustice
violation of the rights of another injustice

ink /ɪŋk/ n
coloured fluid used for writing encre
dark fluid ejected by squid etc encre

ink eraser n
instrument for removing ink from a writing surface effaceur d'encre

ink-pad n
piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps tampon encreur

inkjet printer n
device that prints using droplets of ink imprimante à jet d'encre

inkling /ɪŋk.lɪŋ/ n
suspicion or hint soupçon

inkwell n
container for ink encrier

inland sea n
shallow expanse of water within a land mass [[mer]] [[intérieur

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ n
material placed within another material as decoration. incrustation

inlet n
body of water let into a coast bras de rivière crique

inmate n
one confined to institution, such as a prison codétenu codétenue détenu détenue
one who occupies a dwelling-house pensionnaire résident résidente

inn /ɪn/ n
lodging auberge

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
inborn inné

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
being or occurring inside intérieur

inner city n
central part of a city intramuros

inner class n
object-oriented programming classe interne

inner core n
innermost part of the Earth noyau interne

inner ear n
anatomy oreille interne

inner emigration n
choice of remaining in a country during dictatorship émigration intérieure

inner planet n
planet of the Solar System with an orbit between the asteroid belt and sun planète interne

inner tube n
inflatable rubber tube chambre à air

inner workings n
rouages

inning n
a period of play in baseball manche

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ n
person responsible for the running of an inn hôtelier tavernier

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
absence of responsibility for a crime innocence
lack of ability or intention to harm or damage innocence
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime innocence candeur

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
not legally responsible for a wrongful act innocent innocente
pure, free from sin, untainted innocent innocente

innocently adv
in an innocent manner innocemment

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
harmless inoffensif
inoffensive inoffensif

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
act of innovating innovation
something new innovation

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv / adj
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things novateur innovant

innovator n
someone who innovates innovateur

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation insinuation sous-entendu

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v
to provide immunity inoculer

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity inoculation

inoffensive adj
harmless inoffensif

inoperancy n
inopérance

inoperative adj
not working or functioning inopérant

inorganic adj
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon inorganique

inorganic chemist n
chemist whose field is inorganic chemistry chimiste inorganique

inorganic chemistry n
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds chimie inorganique

inorganic compound n
compound without carbon atoms composé inorganique

inosinate n
salt or ester of inosinic acid inosate

inoxidizable adj
cannot be readily oxidized inoxydable

inpatient n
A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital patient hospitalier

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ n
something fed into a process entrée intrant

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ v
to enter data rentrer

input/output n
computing entrée-sortie

inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ v
to ask about something enquêter se [[renseigner]]

inquire after v
demander

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ n
the act of inquiring enquête

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
eager to acquire knowledge inquisitif
too curious; overly interested; nosy curieux

inquisitiveness n
the quality of being inquisitive; curiosity curiosité

inquisitor n
interrogator, questioner inquisiteur

inrun n
ski jumping ramp tremplin

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
unhealthful insalubre

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
causing insanity or madness démentiel dérangeant malsain
characterized by insanity or the utmost folly délirant fou aberrant chimérique
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind fou délirant dément dérangé

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ adv
insensément

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
state of being insane folie

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
to write or cut words onto something graver

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
carved text inscription
dedication in a book dédicace
text on a coin légende

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret impénétrable incompréhensible insondable

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
arthropod of class insecta insecte

insectarium n
insectarium insectarium

insecticide n
A substance used to kill insects insecticide

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insect eating animal insectivore

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ adj
feeding on insects insectivore

insecure adj
not comfortable in certain situations inconfortable inquiet

insemination n
act of making pregnant insémination

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
senseless; foolish; irrational insensé

insensible adj
incapable of emotional feeling insensible
unable to be perceived by the sense insensible

insensitive /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
not having normal emotional feelings, cold, tactless, undiplomatic insensible
not having normal physical feeling insensible

insensitively adv
in an insensitive manner insensiblement

insensitivity n
condition of being insensitive insensibilité

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
unable to be separated inséparable

inseparably adv
in an inseparable manner inséparablement

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ n
image inserted into text illustration in texte
inserted leaflet encart

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
put in between or into insérer

insertion /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ n
act of inserting, or something inserted insertion
addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome insertion

inshallah /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
God willing (Islam) Inch'Allah

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
interior or inner part intérieur

inside out adv
of knowledge: thoroughly comme sa poche parfaitement à fond
with the inside turned to be on the outside à l'envers

inside pocket n
inside pocket of a garment poche intérieure

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ n
person who has special knowledge initié

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner insidieux

insidiously /ɪnˈsɪdi.əsli/ adv
in an insidious manner insidieusement

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of things intuition
power of acute observation and deduction perspicacité aperçu discernement pénétration
sight of the interior; deep view; introspections introspection

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
possessing insight perspicace

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
a patch or other object that indicates rank or membership insigne
symbol or token of power, status, or offic insigne

insignificant adj
not significant; not important insignifiant insignifiante

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
hint at (something) insinuer
make way for by subtle means insinuer
ingratiate oneself insinuer

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion insinuation
act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means insinuation

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
to hold up a claim emphatically insister

insistence n
state of being insistent insistance

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
to the extent that dans la mesure où

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
inside sole of footwear semelle intérieure

insolent /ˈɪnsə.lənt/ adj
rude insolent
insulting in manner or words insolent

insolubility n
being insoluble insolubilité

insolubilized adj
insolubilisé

insolvable adj
impossible to solve insoluble

insolvency n
the condition of being insolvent insolvabilité

insolvent adj
Unable to pay insolvable

insomnia n
sleeping disorder insomnie

insomniac adj
suffering from or pertaining to insomnia insomniaque

insomniac n
one who suffers an inability or difficulty sleeping insomniaque

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
the act of examining something, often closely inspection

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions inspiration

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit inspirer
to infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence inspirer
to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing inspirer

instability n
quality of being unstable instabilité

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
set something up for use installer

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
act of installing installation
something installed installation

installer n
person who installs installateur

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
act of installing; installation installation
part of a serial épisode
portion of debt au fur et à mesure

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example instance

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
quickly prepared instantané

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
period of time instant
point in time instant

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
beverage café instantané

instant messaging n
form of realtime communication messagerie instantanée

instant messenger n
application which allows instant text communication messagerie instantanée

instant noodle n
a mass of precooked noodles nouille instantanée

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time instantané

instantaneously adv
Without any delay instantanément

instantaneousness n
condition of being instantaneous instantanéité

instantiable adj
instanciable

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
to create an object of a specific class instancier
to represent by a concrete instance instancier

instantiation n
something resulting from the act of instantiating instanciation

instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ adv
at once instantanément

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
in the place of (it) au lieu de à la place

instead of preposition
in lieu of; in place of; rather than au lieu de à la place de

instep n
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle cou-de-pied

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite inciter susciter

instigator /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
person who intentionally instigates something instigateur incitateur incitatrice instigatrice

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature inculquer
to pour in drop by drop instiller

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour instinct

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
related to or prompted by instinct instinctif
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking instinctif

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
college institut

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ v
to begin or initiate something fonder instituer lancer

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
established organisation institution

institutional /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution institutionnel

institutionalism n
stress of the importance of institutions institutionnalisme

institutionalist /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/ adj
institutionnaliste

institutionalist /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/ n
institutionnaliste

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
to establish as a normal practice institutionnaliser

instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
teach, give instruction instruire apprendre enseigner

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information instruction
order or command instruction
single operation of a processor instruction

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction instructif

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ n
Case expressing means or instrument used to perform an action instructif

instructive case n
case used to indicate means instructif

instructor n
one who instructs; a teacher instructeur

instrument /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ n
legal document acte
musical device instrument
tool instrument
measuring device instrument

instrumental adj
music instrumental
pertaining to the instrumental case instrumental

instrumental n
composition without lyrics instrumental

instrumental case n
case to express agency or means cas instrumental instrumental

instrumentalist n
one who plays a musical instrument instrumentiste

insubmission n
insoumission

insubordination n
quality of being insubordinate insubordination

insufferable adj
not sufferable insupportable intolérable

insufficient adj
Not sufficient insuffisant

insufficiently adv
not sufficiently insuffisamment

insulate v
to separate or detach isoler
to separate so as to prevent a transfer isoler

insulating adj
that insulates isolant

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
The act of insulating isolation

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
substance isolateur

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
polypeptide hormone insuline

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude insulte

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
to be rude insulter

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting outrageant

insuperable adj
insurmontable

insupportably adv
in an insupportable manner insupportablement

insurance /ɨn.ˈʃəɹ.ɨns/ n
indemnity assurance
business assurance

insurance company n
company that provides insurance policies société d'assurance

insurance policy n
document police d'assurance

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs assurer

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
rebellious insurgé

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
rebel insurgé insurgée

insurmountable adj
incapable of being passed over impassable infranchissable insurmontable

insurrection n
mutiny or rebellion insurrection

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
untouched intact

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
act of taking in ingestion prise

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
a number that is not a fraction nombre entier entier

integrable adj
able to be integrated intégrable

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ adj
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer intégral

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
limit of sums intégrale

integral calculus n
calculus of areas and volumes calcul intégral

integral domain n
nonzero commutative ring in which the product of nonzero elements is nonzero anneau d'intégrité

integrated adj
characterized by racial integration integré
composed and coordinated to form a whole intégré

integrated circuit n
thin chip circuit integré

integration n
in mathematics intégration
process of fitting into a community intégration
act or process of making whole or entire intégration

integration by parts n
method of integration related to the product rule of differentiation intégration par parties

integrin n
protein functioning as receptor intégrine

integument /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ n
outer layer of an ovule tégument
outer protective covering of body tégument

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ adj
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive intellectuel intellectuelle

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ n
intelligent person, interested in intellectual matters intellectuel

intellectual property n
product of someone's intellect propriété intellectuelle

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
a department, agency or unit designed to gather such information renseignements
information about the enemy renseignements
capacity of mind intelligence
entity that has such capacities intelligence

intelligence agency n
governmental agency devoted to information gathering service de renseignements

intelligence quotient n
IQ score quotient intellectuel

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/ adj
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright intelligent
well thought-out, well considered intelligent
characterized by thoughtful interaction intelligent

intelligent design pn
intelligent design / Intelligent Design dessein intelligent

intelligently adv
cleverly intelligemment

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intellectual élite intelligentsia

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
capable of being understood intelligible

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪtɪ/ n
unseasonability; untimeliness intempestivité

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
to be intent upon envisager concevoir prévoir
to fix the mind upon a goal avoir l'intention avoir l'intention de

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
planned planifié

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
strained; tightly drawn intense

intensely adv
to an intense degree intensément

intensify v
to render more intense intensifier
to become more intense intensifier

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
quality of being intense intensité

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
demanding, requiring a great amount intensif
thorough, to a great degree, with intensity intensif intensifs intensive intensives

intensive care n
support and monitoring of critically ill patients soins intensifs traitement intensif

intensively adv
in an intensive way intensivement

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ adj
firmly fixed or concentrated déterminé résolu
unwavering buté

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
a purpose; something that is intended intention

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
course intended to follow intention

intentional adj
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily intentionnel volontaire

intentional walk n
(baseball) base-sur-balles intentionnel but-sur-balles intentionnel

intentionalism n
theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author intentionnalisme

intentionality n
characteristic intentionnalité

intentionally adv
intentional manner, on purpose intentionnellement à dessein

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
bury in a grave enterrer

inter alia adv
among other things entre autres

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ prefix
among, between inter- entre-

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ n
act or piece between others entr’acte

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ v
act upon each other interagir

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
conversation or exchange between people interaction
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another interaction

interactive /ɪntɚˈæktɪv/ adj
responding to the user interactif

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
quality of being interactive interactivité

interbank adj
of, pertaining to, or taking place between two or more banks interbancaire

intercalate v
insert an extra day into a calendar intercaler

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
to gain possession of intercepter
to stop, deflect or divert intercepter

intercession n
a prayer to God on behalf of another person intercession
the act of intervening intercession

intercessor n
one who intercedes intercesseur

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚtʃeɪndʒ/ n
highway junction échangeur autoroutier

intercom n
an electronic communication system interphone

intercommunality n
intercommunalité

intercompany adj
interentreprise

interconnect v
to connect to one another interconnecter

interconnectedness n
state of being interconnected interconnexion

interconnection n
A connection between multiple things interconnexion

intercontinental adj
between two or more continents intercontinental

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
sexual intercourse relation sexuelle

intercultural adj
between different cultures interculturel

interdependence n
being interdependent interdépendance

interdependent adj
Mutually dependent interdépendant

interdict n
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person interdit

interdict v
(transitive, US, military) To impede (an enemy) interdire

interdimensional adj
between dimensions interdimensionnel

interdisciplinary adj
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study interdisciplinaire

interest /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪst/ n
great attention and concern from someone intérêt
attention that is given to or received from someone or something intérêt
finance: price of credit intérêt

interest /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪst/ v
to attract attention or concern intéresser

interest rate n
percentage of money charged for its use per some period taux d’intérêt

interest-free adj
not charging interest sans intérêt

interested /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adj
having or showing interest intéressé intéressée

interestedly adv
in an interested manner avec intérêt

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
arousing or holding the attention intéressant

interesting condition n
pregnancy (euphemism) position intéressante situation intéressante

interestingly adv
in an interesting way de façon intéressante

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
point of interconnection between entities interface
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software interface
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement interface
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems interface
computing: connection between a user and a machine interface

interfacer n
one who, or that which, interfaces interfaceur

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed interférer
get involved, causing disturbance perturber entraver mêler

interference /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ /ˌɪntəˈfiɹəns/ n
intrusion into the scope of protection of a guaranteed right ingérence

interferon n
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells interféron

interfile v
interclasser

intergalactic adj
occurring between galaxies intergalactique

intergenerational adj
between or across generations intergénérationnel

interglacial adj
occurring between glacial periods interglaciaire post-glaciaire

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ n
a transitional or temporary period between other events intérim intervalle

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ adj
having to do with the inner part of something intérieur

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ n
the inside of an enclosed structure intérieur

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈdʒɛkt/ v
to interpose onseself intervenir

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
exclamation or filled pause in grammar interjection

interlace /ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/ v
to cross one another as if woven together entrelacer
to cross one with another entrelacer

interlanguage /ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ n
mixed language interlangue

interleave v
to intersperse (something) at regular intervals between the parts of a thing entrelacer imbriquer intercaler

interlocutor /ˌɪntəɹˈlɒkjətəɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation interlocuteur interlocutrice

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
one who interferes intrus

interlude n
entertainment between the acts of a play interlude
intervening episode etc interlude
short piece put between the parts of a longer composition interlude

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ adj
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range intermédiaire

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ n
an intermediary intermédiaire
anything in an intermediate position intermédiaire

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ v
to mediate, to be an intermediate concilier

intermediate phalange n
bone phalangine

intermezzo /interˈmedzo/ /intəˈmetsou/ /intəˈmetsəʊ/ n
intermède

interministerial adj
between ministries interministériel

intermission n
break between performances or sessions entracte interlude intermède

intermittency n
the state of being intermittent intermittence

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
stopping and starting at intervals intermittent

intermodal adj
Relating to more than one mode of transport intermodal

intermunicipality n
intermunicipalité

intern n
medical trainee working in a hospital [[interne]] ([[des hôpitaux]])
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field stagiaire

intern v
to imprison (transitive) interner

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
within the body interne
inside of something interne
concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state etc. interne
concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation interne

internal combustion engine n
a piston or a rotary heat engine moteur à combustion interne moteur à explosion

internal link n
lien interne

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
make something internal intérioriser

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations international

international auxiliary language n
language langue auxiliaire internationale

international law n
set of rules applied to the relations between nations convention internationale

international organisation n
organisation established by treaty organisation internationale

international relations n
study of relationships among countries relations internationales

internationalism n
cooperation between nations internationalisme

internationalist adj
about internationalism internationaliste

internationalist n
advocate of internationalism internationaliste

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ n
conversion of something to make it international internationalisation

internationalize v
to make something international internationaliser

internationally adv
in an international manner internationnalement

internaut n
internaut internaute

internee /ɪntɜːˈniː/ /ɪntɝˈniː/ n
one who is imprisoned or otherwise confined interné

internment n
confinement within narrow limits to the interior of a country internement

internment camp n
euphemism camp d'internement

internode n
a section of the stem between two nodes entrenœud

internship /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
job taken by a student stage

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
computing interopérabilité interfonctionnement
military interopérabilité

interorganic adj
interorganique

interpellate /ˌɪn.təɹ.ˈpɛl.eɪt/ v
question formally about government business interpeller
interrupt so as to inform or question interpeller

interpersonal adj
between persons interpersonnel

interpetiolar adj
between petioles interpétiolaire

interplanetary adj
existing or occurring between between planets interplanétaire

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
to estimate the value of a function interpoler

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
to insert something (or oneself) between other things intercaler interposer
to interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment casser le fil couper interrompre
to intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation s'interposer se jeter dans la mêlée se mêler à semer la merde

interposition n
the act of interposing, or the state of being interposed interposition

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
to act as an interpreter interpréter traduire
to apprehend and represent by means of art interpréter
to explain or tell the meaning of interpréter

interpretation /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
sense given by an interpreter interprétation
act of interpreting interprétation
the discipline of translating a spoken language|id=translation studies interprétation

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
computer program interpréteur
one who interprets speech interprète

interpretership n
interprétariat

interproject adj
Between projects interprojet

interpunct n
punctuation mark point en haut point médian

interquery adj
Between more than one query inter-requête

interracial adj
between or including two or more races interracial

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ n
period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign interrègne

interrelation n
mutual or reciprocal relation; correlation interrelation

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
the punctuation mark ‽ point exclarrogatif

interrogate v
to question or quiz interroger

interrogative pronoun n
pronoun used in a question pronom interrogatif

interrogatively adv
in an interrogative manner interrogativement

interrogator n
one who interrogates, a questioner interrogateur interrogatrice

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action interrompre

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something interruption
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted interruption

interscapular adj
interscapulaire

interschool adj
occurring or taking place between two or more schools interscolaire

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
in geometry intersection
in set theory intersection
junction of two or more paths, etc carrefour intersection

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
having characteristics of both sexes intersexué

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ n
individual intersexué intersexuée

intersexuality n
the state of having physical features of both sexes intersexualité intersexuation

interspecific /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌɪntɚspəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
occurring among members of different species interspécifique

intersperse v
to insert something into other things intercaler
to mix two things irregularly entremêler

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ adv
of, or relating to two or more states interétatique

interstellar adj
between stars interstellaire

interstellar space n
space between the stars espace interstellaire

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ n
small opening or space interstice

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice interstitiel

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ n
webpage displayed before a content page publicité interstitielle

intersubjective adj
inter-subjective intersubjectif

intertextuality n
the idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written intertextualité

intertropical adj
between, or within the tropics intertropical

intertwine v
To become twined together entrelacer
To twine something together entrelacer enchevêtrer

interuniversity adj
existing or taking place between universities interuniversitaire

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
period of time intervalle
distance in space intervalle
music: distance in pitch of notes intervalle
section of the real line intervalle

intervene v
to come between, or to be between, persons or things intervenir

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
act of intervening intervention
medical procedure intervention

interventionism n
political practice interventionnisme

intervertebral disc n
disc between the vertebra in the spine disques intervertébraux

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant entrevue entretien interview
conversation with journalist etc. interview entretien

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
to have an interview interroger [[avoir]] une [[entrevue]]

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ n
one who interviews intervieweur intervieweuse

intervocalic /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹvoʊˈkælɪk/ adj
between vowels intervocalique

interwar adj
Relating to the time between two wars entre-deux-guerres

interweave /ɪntəɹˈwiːv/ v
to combine through weaving entrelacer

intestate adj
without a valid will intestat

intestate n
a person who dies without making a valid will intestat

intestinal adj
relating to the intestines intestinal

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
alimentary canal intestin boyau
subdivision of the alimentary canal intestin

intifada n
intifada intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else intimité

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
of or involved in a sexual relationship intime
closely acquainted; familiar intime

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
to make timid or fearful intimider

intimidation n
act of making timid or fearful intimidation

intimidator n
one who intimidates intimidateur

intimism n
A genre involving depiction of quiet domestic scenes intimisme

intinction n
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine intinction

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
going inside dans [[à]] [[l']][[intérieur]] [[de]]
going to a geographic region dans
producing, becoming en

into the bargain
along with par-dessus le marché pour couronner le tout

intolerable adj
not tolerable intolérable

intolerably adv
in an intolerable manner intolérablement

intolerance n
the state of being intolerant intolérance
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy intolérance

intolerant adj
not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas intolérant
unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear intolérant

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking intonation

intoxicate v
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol intoxiquer

intoxicated adj
stupefied by alcohol ivre

intoxication n
poisoning intoxication

intra- prefix
prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during intra-

intracellular adj
within a cell intracellulaire

intractable adj
stubborn intraitable

intradermal adj
within, about, or below a dermal tissue layer intradermique

intramuscular adj
inside a muscle intramusculaire

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ n
private computer network that uses the protocols of the Internet intranet

intransigence n
intransigence intransigeance

intransigent adj
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position intransigeant impitoyable

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
of a verb, not taking a direct object intransitif

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
verbe intransitif

intransitively adv
in an intransitive manner intransitivement

intransitivity n
Quality of being intransitive intransitivité

intranslatability n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated intraductibilité intraduisibilité

intraquery adj
Within a single query intra-requête

intrasexual adj
intrasexual intrasexuel

intraspecific adj
Occurring among members of the same species intraspécifique

intrathecal adj
delivered into the spinal canal intrathécal

intraurban adj
intra-urbain

intrauterine adj
inside the uterus intra-utérin

intrauterine device n
contraceptive device DIU dispositif intra-utérin stérilet

intrauterine insemination n
insertion of sperm directly into a woman's uterus insémination intra-utérine

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
inside the veins intraveineux endoveineux

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
fearless intrépide

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity compliqué tortueux

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
plot or scheme intrigue

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
to arouse interest intriguer
to plan intriguer conspirer

intriguing /ɪntɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
causing a desire to know more fascinant

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
inherent intrinsèque
situated or produced inside an organ intrinsèque

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
short form of introduction intro

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːs/ v
to bring into practice introduire
to add something to a system, a mixture, or a container introduire
to cause someone to be acquainted présenter
to and make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation présenter

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material introduction
act or process of introducing introduction
means of presenting one person to another présentation introduction

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ n
genetics: portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing intron

introspective /ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/ adj
examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences intropectif

introverted adj
possessing the characteristic property of an introvert introverti

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
someone who intrudes intrus importun

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
forcible entry intrusion

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
tending to intrude intrusif

intubate v
to insert a tube into intuber

intubation n
introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open intubation tubage

intuit /ɪnˈtjuɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
to know intuitively intuiter

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes intuition
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty intuition

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
automatic, without requiring conscious thought intuitif

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ v
to cover with large amounts of water inonder
to overwhelm inonder

inundation n
act of inundating inondation

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure aguerrir endurcir habituer
to take effect, or to benefit someone prendre effet

invadable adj
able to be invaded envahissable

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
to enter by force in order to conquer envahir
to infest or overrun envahir
to move into envahir

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder envahisseur envahisseuse

invaginate v
to fold up into a pouch-like structure invaginer

invalidate /ˌɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
to make invalid invalider

invaluable adj
of great value inestimable

invariable adj
not variable invariable

invariably adv
always invariablement

invariant adj
that is not affected by a specified operation invariant

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
military action invasion

invasive /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
in medicine invasif
intruding on one's privacy invasif
invading a foreign country d'invasion
of a plant or animal envahissant invasif

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
design a new process or mechanism inventer
create something fictional inventer
inventer

invented adj
fictional, made up trouvé

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
something invented invention

inventor n
inventor inventeur inventrice

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business inventaire
detailed list of all of the items on hand inventaire

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory inventorier

inventrix /ɪnˈvɛntɹɪks/ n
a female that invents inventrice trouveuse

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ adj
opposite in effect or nature inversé
reverse, opposite in order inversé

inverse function n
function that does the opposite of another fonction réciproque

inverse matrix n
linear algebra matrice inverse

inversely adv
in an inverse manner inversement

inversion /ɪnˈvɜːʃən/ /ɪnˈvɝʒən/ n
deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject, in questions with auxiliary verbs and for the purpose of emphasis inversion

inversion of control n
abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs inversion de contrôle

inversion pair n
mathematics paires en inversion

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪnvɜːt/ /ˈɪnvɝt/ v
turn upside down or inside out invertir

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ n
equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose sucre inverti

invertebrate adj
lacking backbone invertébré

invertebrate n
animal without backbone invertébré

invertible adj
(mathematics) which has an inverse inversible

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain investir
to make investments investir
to ceremonially install into office investir
to formally give power investir
to lay siege to investir
to spend money, time, effort into sthg investir consacrer

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
to conduct an inquiry or examination enquêter
to inquire into, study étudier

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
the act of investigating investigation

investigator n
one who investigates enquêteur investigateur enquêtrice

investment n
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use investissement

investor n
person who invests money in order to make a profit investisseur

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
firmly established invétéré
whose habits are firmly established invétéré

invigilate v
To oversee an exam surveiller

invincibility n
state or quality of being invincible invincibilité

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ adj
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill invincible

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ n
someone who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed invincible

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
not violable; not to be infringed inviolable

invisibility n
the state of being invisible invisibilité

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
not appearing on the surface caché invisible
unable to be seen invisible

invisibly adv
in a way that can not be seen invisiblement

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of inviting invitation
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ n
(informal) invitation invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
ask for the presence or participation of someone inviter convier

invocation n
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being invocation

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
bill facture

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
to bill facturer

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ v
call upon someone for help etc. invoquer
appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority invoquer
solicit, petition for invoquer

involuntarily adv
in an involuntary manner involontairement

involute n
a curve that cuts all tangents of another curve at right angles; traced by a point on a string that unwinds from a curved object développante

involve /inˈvɒlv/ v
To connect with something collaborer

involvement n
the act of involving or state of being involved implication

invulnerable adj
incapable of being wounded invulnérable

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adj
on inside intérieur

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adv
toward the inside intérieur

iodine /ˈaɪ.ədaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
element iode
antiseptic iode

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪən/ n
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge ion

ionic /aɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or containing ions ionique

ionization n
any process that leads to dissociation ionisation

ionize v
to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species ioniser

ionizing radiation n
high-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances rayonnement ionisant

ionosphere n
part of Earth's atmosphere ionosphère
similar region ionosphère

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
Greek letter iota

ipsative /ˈɪpsətɪv/ adj
denoting a measure that forces an individual to choose among multiple desirable options ipsatif

ipseity n
ipséité

ipso facto /ˈɪpsəʊ ˌfæktəʊ/ adv
By that fact ipso facto

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
prone to anger irascible

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ adj
extremely angry en colère furieux

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
great anger colère ire

irenic /aɪˈɹɛnɪk/ adj
Promoting or fitted to promote peace irénique

irenical adj
peaceful irénique

iridescence n
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color iridescence

iridescent /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful iridescent
producing lustrous colors iridescent

iridium /ɪˈrɪdiəm/ n
chemical element iridium

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
part of the eye iris
plant of the genus Iris iris
photography, cinematography: diaphragm iris

irk /ɜːk/ /ɝk/ v
to irritate; annoy; bother agacer irriter

iron /ˈaɪə(ɹ)n/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
for pressing clothes fer à repasser
id=Q677|element fer

iron curtain n
impenetrable barrier rideau de fer

iron fist n
ruthless control main de fer

iron lung n
a pneumonic device for assisted breathing poumon d'acier

iron maiden n
torture device vierge de Nuremberg vierge de fer

iron ore n
ore containing iron minerai de fer

iron out v
to remove with an iron aplanir

iron(II) sulfate n
FeSO₄ couperose

ironclad n
armor-plated warship cuirassé

ironer n
device used to iron clothes repasseuse
someone who irons repasseuse

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
characterized by irony ironique

ironically adv
In an ironic manner ironiquement
evaluative (sentence-modifying) ironiquement

ironing n
act of pressing clothes with an iron repassage
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed [[vêtement]]s à [[repasser]]
laundry that has recently been ironed [[vêtement]]s [[repassé]]s

ironing board n
a long board on which one can iron planche à repasser

ironmonger n
retailer in iron goods and hardware quincailler

ironworks n
factory ferronnerie

irony /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ adj
of or pertaining to iron ferreux

irony /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
condition contrary to expectations ironie du sort ironie
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally ironie

irradiation n
an act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated irradiation

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
mathematics: of a number irrationnel irrationnelle
unfounded or nonsensical irrationnel

irrational number n
real number that is not rational nombre irrationnel

irrationality n
want of reason irrationalité

irreconcilable adj
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising irréconciliable

irredeemable /ɪɹəˈdiːməbəl/ adj
not able to be restored irrémédiable

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
an annexation doctrine irrédentisme

irrefutable /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/ adj
undeniable, unable to be disproved irréfutable

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
non-standard irrégulier
in grammar, applied to verbs irrégulier
lacking uniformity irrégulier

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ n
soldier irrégulier

irregular plural n
plural not following regular rules pluriel irrégulier

irregular verb n
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation verbe irrégulier

irregularity n
instance being irregular irrégularité
object or event that is not regular irrégularité
state or condition of being irregular irrégularité
violation of rules irrégularité

irregularly /ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
in an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order irrégulièrement

irreligious /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/ adj
contrary to religious beliefs and practices irréligieux
having no relation to religion irréligieux

irremediable adj
unable to be remedied irrémédiable

irremediably adv
in an irremediable way irrémédiablement

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
that is unable to be repaired irréparable

irreplaceable adj
that cannot be replaced irremplaçable

irrepressible adj
Not containable or controllable irrépressible

irreproachable adj
free from blame irréprochable

irresistibility n
quality of being irresistible irrésistibilité

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
not able to be resisted irrésistible

irresistibly adv
in an irresistible manner irrésistiblement

irresponsibility n
character or state of being irresponsible irresponsabilité

irresponsible adj
lacking a sense of responsibility irresponsable
not responsible; not subject to responsibility irresponsable

irresponsibly /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɒn.sə.bli/ adv
in an irresponsible manner irresponsablement

irreverent adj
lacking respect or seriousness irrespectueux irrévérencieux

irreverently adv
in an irreverent manner irrévérencieusement

irreversible adj
incapable of being reversed irréversible

irreversibly adv
In an irreversible manner irréversiblement

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
to supply farmland with water irriguer

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
The act or process of irrigating irrigation irrigate

irritability n
state or quality of being irritable irritabilité

irritable /ˈɪɹɪtəbl/ adj
easily exasperated or excited irritable
capable of being irritated irritable
responsive to stimuli irritable

irritable bowel syndrome n
functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive côlon irritable

irritated adj
experiencing a feeling of irritation irrité énervé

irritation n
the act of irritating irritation

irrumation /ɪɹʊˈmeiʃən/ n
oral sex irrumation

irruption n
action of irrupting cambriolage irruption

is /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
est

is anyone here a doctor phraseologicalUnit
is anyone here a doctor? y a-t-il un médecin ici ?

is it just me phraseologicalUnit
c'est moi

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
is it safe here? est-il sûr ici ?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
really vraiment?

is there a grocery store nearby phraseologicalUnit
is there a grocery store y a-t-il une épicerie proche?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
is there a smaller size? y a-t-il une taille plus petite

is there any problem phraseologicalUnit
is there any problem? y a-t-il un problème ?

ischemia /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/ n
local anemia ischémie

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia ischémique

ischium /ˈɪskɪəm/ n
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis ischion

ischury n
retention or suppression of urine ischurie

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ n
gelatine obtained from fish ichtyocolle

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
area of land completely surrounded by water île ile
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself île

island fox n
Urocyon littoralis renard gris insulaire

island state n
state consisting of one or more islands État insulaire pays insulaire

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
person who lives on an island insulaire îlien îlienne habitant d'une île habitant de l'île habitante d'une île

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
small island îlot ilot

islets of Langerhans n
regions in the pancreas îlots de Langerhans

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
isn't it so? n'est-ce pas ? non ?

iso- /aɪsoʊ-/ prefix
equal iso-

isobar n
(thermodynamics) set of points at constant pressure isobare
A line on a map connecting places of equal pressures isobare
either of two nuclides isobare

isobaric adj
having a constant pressure throughout isobare
having the same pressures, masses, or densities isobare

isobutane n
a hydrocarbon: C₄H10 2-méthylpropane isobutane méthylpropane

isobutene n
unsaturated hydrocarbon methylpropene 2-méthylpropène isobutylène isobutène méthylpropène

isobutyric acid n
2-methyl-propanoic acid, (CH₃)₂CHCOOH acide isobutyrique

isocephalism n
isocéphalie

isochromosome n
abnormal chromosome isochromosome

isocost n
curve isocoût

isodense adj
evenly dense isodense

isoform n
isoforme

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature isoglosse

isohyet n
a line of equal or constant rainfall on a graph or chart isohyète

isohypse n
A line on a map connecting points of equal height. isohypse

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others isoler

isolated adj
in isolation isolé isolée

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
act of isolating isolation
state of being isolated isolement
diplomacy: state of not having diplomatic relations isolement
medicine: separation of a patient from others isolement

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
policy of non-interaction isolationnisme

isolationist adj
relating to, or supporting, isolationism isolationniste

isolator n
isolant

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
chemistry: compounds isomère
physics: atomic nuclei isomère

isomeric adj
being an isomer isomérique
exhibiting isomerism isomérique

isomerism n
phenomenon of the existence of isomers isomérie

isometry n
A function isométrie

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism isomorphe

isomorphism n
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry isomorphisme
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection isomorphisme

isonomia n
equal law or right isonomie

isopentane n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: 2-methylbutane isopentane

isophotal adj
Of or pertaining to isophotes isophote

isophote n
contour of equal luminance in an image isophote

isopod n
crustacean of the order Isopoda isopode

isoprene n
isoprene isoprène

isoquant n
line of equal or constant economic production isoquante

isosceles adj
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle isocèle

isosceles triangle n
triangle having two sides equal triangle isocèle

isothermal adj
of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature isotherme isothermique
of or relating to an isotherm isotherme

isotone n
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements isotone

isotonic adj
having the same osmotic pressure isotonique

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons isotope

isotopic adj
relating to isotopes isotope

isotopy n
(linguistics) repetition of a basic meaning trait within a story isotopie
(mathematics) form of homotopy isotopie

isotropic adj
having properties which are equivalent in all directions isotrope

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
The property of being isotropic isotropie

issuance n
act of issuing émission

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ n
act of flowing out sortie émission
act of sending out émission délivrance livraison
contested point in a dispute or debate question controverse point polémique
legal term for offspring descendance progéniture rejeton
problem or concern problème
produce or income from farmland or rental property fructus fruit
small incision etc. to drain excess bodily fluid drain
something flowing or sent out exsudat flux numéro

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ v
to deliver by authority délivrer émettre
to deliver for use livrer
to extend into donner déboucher
to flow out; to proceed from descendre fructifier jaillir sortir
to sally forth faire jaillir percée sortie
to send out; to put into circulation publier émettre

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
narrow strip of land isthme

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
impersonal pronoun, used as a placeholder ce cela ça
impersonal pronoun, used without referent il
object le la ça
subject of impersonal statement ce il
subject — inanimate thing il ce elle ça

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
it is inevitable on n'y peut rien on ne peut rien y faire

it depends phraseologicalUnit
it depends [[ça]] [[dépendre

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
it doesn't matter ça ne fait rien c'est pas grave peu importe

it figures phraseologicalUnit
phrase tu m'étonnes

it happens phraseologicalUnit
worrying is not necessary ça arrive

it never rains but it pours proverb
unfortunate events occur in quantity un malheur ne vient jamais seul

it takes all kinds to make a world proverb
Diversity is essential il faut de tout pour faire un monde

it takes two to tango proverb
some things need the active cooperation of two parties il faut être deux pour danser le tango

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it c'était délicieux

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context le monde est petit

it's about time interjection
expression of impatience c'est pas trop tôt ce n'est pas trop tôt il était temps j'ai failli attendre

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
I don't understand any of this c'est de l'hébreu c'est du chinois c'est du russe

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
it's an emergency c'est urgent

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
it's cold outside (weather) il fait froid dehors

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
it's raining pleuvoir

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
it's snowing il neige

it's the thought that counts proverb
when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness is more important than any other consideration c'est l'intention qui compte

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
it's too expensive c'est trop cher

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
having a slant to the right italique

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
typeface whose letters slant to the right italique

italophone adj
Italian-speaking italophone

italophone n
Italian speaker italophone

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
a desire prurit
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch démangeaison prurit

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
to feel the need to scratch démanger gratter picoter

itchy /ˈɪtʃi/ adj
having or creating an itch qui [[démanger

itchy feet n
desire to travel bougeotte

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
distinct physical object article truc
matter for discussion in an agenda point

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
repetition in a computer program itération

iterative /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/ adj
(grammar) frequentative itératif
of a procedure that involves repetition itératif

iterative aspect n
subclass of imperfective verbs fréquentatif

iterator n
computing method itérateur
one who iterates itérateur

ithyphallic adj
of or pertaining to the erect phallus ithyphallique

ithyphallophobia n
ithyphallophobia ithyphallophobie

itinerary n
route or proposed route of a journey itinéraire

its /ɪts/ determiner
belonging to it sa ses son

its /ɪts/ pronoun
that which belongs to it la sienne le sien les siennes les siens

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(emphatic) it soi-même
(reflexive) it se

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
material ivoire
colour ivoire

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
overly-academic perspective tour d'ivoire

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
plant lierre

jab /dʒæb/ n
a verbal annoyance pique

jabber /ˈdʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
to gabble jacasser

jabiru /ˈdʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
Jabiru mycteria jabiru

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ n
a cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse jabot

jachymovite n
jachimovite

jack /dʒæk/ n
device for raising and supporting a heavy object cric
male ass âne
man or men in general gars mec gonze type
part of the harpsichord baton d’échappement sautereau
playing card valet
surface mounted connector connecteur jack prise jack
target ball in bowls cochonnet

jack /dʒæk/ v
steal faucher piquer
use a jack mettre sur le cric

jack mackerel n
fish chinchard

jack of all trades n
one competent in many endeavors homme à tout faire touche-à-tout

jack of all trades, master of none n
person who has a competent grasp of many skills bon à tout, propre à rien

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ n
playing card valet de pique

jack off v
term for masturbation (usually of a male) se branler se masturber

jack shit pronoun
(vulgar) nothing, anything que dalle

jack-ball n
ball used in boules cochonnet

jack-in-the-box n
child’s toy diable en boîte

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ n
carved pumpkin citrouille d'Halloween citrouille-lanterne

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
wild canine chacal

jackal buzzard n
Buteo rufofuscus buse rounoir

jackalope /ˈdʒækəloʊp/ n
cross between a jackrabbit and antelope jackalope

jackass n
foolish or stupid person âne connard
male donkey âne

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
Coloeus monedula choucas

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse veste
piece of a person's suit veste
removable or replaceable protective or insulating cover for an object couverture jaquette

jackfruit n
jackfruit tree jaquier
the fruit jaque jacquier

jackhammer n
portable percussive drill device marteau-piqueur

jackpot n
accumulating money prize pool jackpot
large cash prize gros lot

jackrabbit n
large rabbit lièvre

jacks /dʒæks/ n
a children's game osselets

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
gem jade

jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adj
Cynically insensitive; made callous by experience blasé désabusé
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted harassé épuisé

jadeite /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/ n
mineral jadéite

jagged /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adj
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut anguleux dentelé

jaggery n
traditional unrefined sugar jagré

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
Panthera onca jaguar

jaguarundi n
wild cat jaguarondi

jai alai /ˈhaɪlaɪ/ n
sport jaï-alaï

jail /dʒeɪl/ n
place for short-term confinement for those convicted of minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding prison geôle

jailbait /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
person below the age of consent for sexual activity lolita

jailer n
one who guards inmates geôlier geôlière gâfe

jalebi n
zelabia zlabia

jalopy lang=en n
old, dilapidated car guimbarde

jalousie /ˈdʒæləsiː/ n
window slats which form a blind or shutter jalousie

jam /d͡ʒæm/ n
blockage, congestion embouteillage
difficult situation pétrin
impromptu informal performance bœuf jam
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar confiture marmelade

jam /d͡ʒæm/ v
music: to improvise as a group bœuf
to block or confuse a broadcast signal brouiller
to cause congestion or blockage embouteiller enrayer
to force something into a space enfoncer fourrer
to get something stuck in a confined space coincer

jam session n
impromptu informal performance jam session bœuf

jamb /dʒæm/ n
vertical component that form the side of an opening in a wall jambage

jambalaya /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ n
rice-based dish from Louisiana jambalaya

jamboree /ˈdʒæm.bəˌɹiː/ n
rally of Scouts or Guides jamboree

jangle /ˈdʒeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to make a metallic sound cliqueter

janissary /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈdʒænəˌzeɹi/ n
former Turkish soldier janissaire

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
caretaker concierge
doorman portier

japchae n
Korean dish japchae

jar /dʒɑɹ/ [dʒaː(ɹ)] [dʒɑɹ] [dʒɑː(ɹ)] n
small container for food bocal pot

jarbua terapon n
Terapon jarbua violon jarbua

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
variety of zircon jargon zircon

jargonelle /dʒɑːɡəˈnɛl/ n
variety of pear cuisse madame

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ n
variety of zircon zircon

jarring adj
That jars (clashes or disagrees) discordant

jasmine /ˈdʒæzmɪn/ n
plant of genus Jasminum jasmin

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
precious stone jaspe

jaspé adj
veined or clouded like imitation jasper jaspé

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
morbid condition jaunisse

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ v
affect with jaundice; prejudice en faire une jaunisse

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ n
A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment balade promenade

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
spear used as a weapon javelot
spear used in athletic competition javelot

javelin throw n
athletic event where a javelin is thrown lancer du javelot

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
bone of the jaw mâchoire mâchoire inférieure mâchoire supérieure
one of a pair of opposing parts for grasping or crushing anything between them mordache mors

jawbone n
any of the bones in the jaw mâchoire
bone of the lower jaw mandibule mâchoire inférieure

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
bird geai geai des chênes
name of the letter J, j ji

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
musical art form jazz

jazz band n
group of musicians who play jazz music jazz band orchestre de jazz

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive Dieu sait quoi je ne sais quoi je-ne-sais-quoi on ne sait quoi

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise jaloux envieux
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection jaloux jalouse

jealously adv
jealously jalousement

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
close, zealous vigilance, envy jalousie envie
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity) jalousie
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold jalousie

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
denim trousers jeans jean

jebel /ˈdʒɛbəl/ n
hill angoisse djebel

jeep /dʒiːp/ n
vehicle jeep

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ n
mocking remark moquerie raillerie

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
to scoff or mock moquer railler

jejunum /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ n
central of the three divisions of the small intestine jéjunum

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
dessert gelée
sweet gelatinous substance derived from fruit juices and pectin gelée
jam confiture
large backside [[gros]] [[cul]]

jelly bean n
small bean-shaped chewy candy Jelly Bean

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
aquatic animal méduse

jenever n
spirit genièvre

jeopardize v
put in jeopardy mettre en danger

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
danger of loss, harm, or failure danger péril risque

jerboa n
small rodent gerboise

jeremiad /ˌdʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ n
long speech or prose work jérémiade

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
change in acceleration with respect to time suraccélération
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake cahot saccade secousse
sudden, uncontrolled movement clonie convulsion myoclonie soubresaut spasme sursaut
unlikable person con conard connard crétin

jerk off v
To masturbate branler

jerkass n
obnoxious or unlikeable person connard

jerkily adv
In a jerky manner. par à-coups

jerkin /ˈdʒɜɹ.kɪn/ /ˈdʒɜː.kɪn/ n
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves justaucorps

jerky /ˈdʒɝki/ adj
characterized by physical jerking saccadé saccadée

jerrycan lang=en n
pressed-steel fuel container jerrican bidon jerricane

jersey /ˈdʒəːzi/ /ˈdʒɚzi/ n
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body jersey tricot
shirt worn by a member of an athletic team maillot

jest /dʒɛst/ n
target of a joke risée

jet /dʒɛt/ adj
propelled by turbine engines à réaction

jet /dʒɛt/ n
carburetor part gicleur
spout or nozzle gicleur
stream of fluid jet
coal jais
colour jais noir de jais

jet engine n
an engine that develops thrust by ejecting a jet, especially a jet of gaseous combustion products moteur à réaction

jet lag n
physical condition décalage horaire

jet pack n
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust réacteur dorsal

jet plane n
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine avion à réaction jet

jet-lagged adj
décalé déphasé jetlagué

jetsam n
jetsam lest

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ n
collectively, items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon lest
the action of jettisoning items délestage largage

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
to eject from a boat délester jeter larguer par-dessus bord
to let go or get rid of abandonner balancer se débarrasser

jeu de paume n
precursor of lawn tennis jeu de paume

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
bearing for a pivot in watch pierre pierre d'horlogerie rubi rubis
valuable object for ornamentation bijou joyau

jewel case n
box to hold jewels boîte à bijoux écrin

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry bijoutier joaillier bijoutière joaillière

jeweller's n
a shop that sells jewellery bijouterie

jewellery /ˈdʒuːələɹi/ /ˈdʒuːəlɹi/ n
personal ornamentation joaillerie bijoux

jezve n
Turkish coffee-pot zazoua

jiaozi n
Chinese dumplings gyoza jiaozi

jib /dʒɪb/ n
triangular staysail foc
any of a variety of triangular sails foc

jibber n
a horse that jibs jibbeur

jibe /ˈdʒaɪb/ n
sailing maneuver empannage

jibe /ˈdʒaɪb/ v
to perform a jibe empanner
agree s'accorder se mettre d'accord

jicama /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
the edible root of the yam bean jícama pois patate

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
very short, unspecified length of time instant moment seconde

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ n
mechanical device modèle patron

jiggle /ˈdʒɪɡəl/ v
To shake something gently| remuer légèrement
To shake, rattle, or wiggle ballotter

jigsaw n
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade scie sauteuse

jigsaw puzzle n
type of puzzle puzzle

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
holy war undertaken by Muslims djihad jihad

jihadism n
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism jihadisme

jihadist n
one who participates in a jihad djihadiste jihadiste moudjahid mujâhid

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
to jilt abandonner plaquer quitter

jimmy /ˈdʒɪmi/ n
a device used to circumvent a locking mechanism pied-de-biche

jingle bell n
bell grelot

jingoism /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ n
extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy jingoïsme

jingoistic /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
overly patriotic or nationalistic chauvin cocardier

jink n
Quick evasive turn zigzag

jink v
To make a quick evasive turn zigzaguer

jinn n
spirit djinn jinn

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
A hex; an evil spell maléfice sortilège
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck porte-malheur

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ v
To bring bad luck to porter la poisse
To cast a spell on maudire porter la guigne porter malheur

jism /ˈdʒɪzəm/ n
slang: semen béchamel camelotte foutre

jitter /ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
(Telecommunications) an abrupt and unwanted variation of signal characteristics gigue

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ n
slang: sperm foutre jute

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
computing: task(s) carried out in batch mode tâche
economic role for which a person is paid emploi travail boulot job métier poste
plastic surgery -plastie plastie
task travail tâche boulot

job interview n
interview attended by a job applicant entretien d'embauche

jobbery n
The act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain corruption favoritisme

jobseeker n
person seeking employment demandeur d'emploi demandeuse d'emploi

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
one who rides racehorses competitively jockey

jockstrap n
an athletic supporter suspensoir

jocular /ˈdʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
humorous, amusing, joking amusant facétieux humoristique

jocund /ˈdʒɑːkənd/ /ˈdʒɒkənd/ adj
jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits enjoué gai jovial

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ v
to move in an energetic trot faire du jogging jogger

jogging /ˈdʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/ n
form of exercise jogging footing

john /ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈdʒɒn/ n
prostitute client micheton miché

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
enjoyment of living, zest for life joie de vivre

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ n
an intersection of data jointure
an intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect jointure

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
to become a member of joindre
to combine more than one item into one; to put together joindre
to come into the company of joindre

join the club phraseologicalUnit
expression of sympathy bienvenue au club

joiner /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/ n
maker of wooden furniture ébéniste menuisier

joinery n
factory producing wooden products menuiserie ébénisterie
the work of the joiner menuiserie ébénisterie

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
joint with freedom to rotate articulation rotule
marijuana cigarette joint pétard bédo oinj splif tarpé
part of the body where bones join articulation jointure
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry assemblage jointure
prison auberge cabane gnouf taule violon
rigid joint jointure

joint account n
a bank account owned jointly by two or more persons compte joint

joint custody n
arrangement in both parents have the custody of a child garde alternée garde conjointe garde partagée

joint tenancy n
propriété commune propriété en main commune

joint venture n
a cooperative business partnership coentreprise joint-venture entreprise commune

joint-stock company n
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability SA société par actions

jointly adv
together conjointement

joist n
piece of timber solive

jojoba /hoʊˈhoʊbə/ /həˈhəʊbə/ n
Simmondsia chinensis jojoba

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
something said or done for amusement plaisanterie blague
amusing story plaisanterie blague
worthless thing or person raté ratée

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
do for amusement plaisanter blaguer

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
person who makes jokes blagueur farceur
playing card joker

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ n
an act of jolting secousse soubresaut à-coup

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ v
to push or a shake balloter cahoter secouer

jonquil /ˈdʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/ n
Narcissus jonquilla jonquille

jostaberry n
fruit casseille

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ n
act of jostling bousculade
action of a jostling crowd cohue

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ v
bump into or brush against while in motion bousculer
move through by pushing and shoving bousculer

joule /dʒuːl/ n
derived unit of energy, work and heat joule

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
computing: a chronological record of changes made to a database or other system historique journal registre
diary or daily record journal
newspaper or magazine revue journal

journaling n
the activity of keeping a diary journalisation

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
activity or profession of being a journalist journalisme

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
one whose occupation or profession is journalism journaliste
reporter journaliste

journalistic adj
related to journalism or journalists journalistique

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
trip, a voyage voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
to travel, to make a trip or voyage voyager

journo n
a journalist gratte-papier journaleux

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms joute équestre

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ v
engage in mock combat on horseback jouter

jousting v
joute

jovial /ˈdʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
merry, cheerful jovial

joviality n
Condition of being jovial jovialité

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
jaw joue bajoue mâchoire
fold of flesh babine bajoue

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
feeling of happiness joie

joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ adj
feeling or causing joy joyeux allègre

joyous /d͡ʒɔɪəs/ adj
full of joy; happy joyeux

joypad n
controller manette

joystick n
mechanical control device joystick manche à balai manche

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
special anniversary jubilé

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ n
a spasmodic shaking clonie convulsion saccade secousse spasme ébranlement

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ v
to spasm or shake violently convulsionner se contracter se spasmer secouer ébranler

judge /dʒʌdʒ/ n
public judicial official juge
someone deciding another's fate juge
sports official arbitre juge

judge /dʒʌdʒ/ v
to form an opinion on juger
to sit in judgment on, act as judge juger
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on juger
to arbitrate, to pass opinion on something juger

judgement day n
Last Judgement jugement dernier jour du jugement

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
(theology) final award; the last sentence jugement dernier
act of judging jugement
conclusion or result of judging sentence jugement verdict

judgmental adj
inclined to pass judgment critique

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
of or relating to a court of law judiciaire

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking judicieux

judiciously adv
in a judicious manner judicieusement

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
Japanese martial art judo

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
practitioner of judo judoka judokate

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
serving vessel cruche pichet carafe
vulgar slang: woman's breast flotteur

juggernaut /ˈdʒʌ.ɡə.nɔːt/ /ˈdʒʌ.ɡɚ.nɑt/ n
A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path rouleau compresseur

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
manipulate objects artistically jongler
to handle or manage many tasks at once jongler

juggler n
person who practices juggling jongleur

juggling n
moving of objects in an artful manner jonglerie jonglage

jugular /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/ adj
relating to the neck or throat jugulaire

jugular vein n
vein leading blood down from the head jugulaire

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
beverage made of juice jus
liquid from a plant jus
slang: electricity jus
slang: fuel jus
liquid resembling juice suc jus

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ v
to remove the juice from something juter

juicer /ˈdʒusɚ/ n
device presse-agrumes

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
containing juice juteux
exciting, interesting croustillant juteux

jujitsu /ˌdʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/ n
method of self-defence established in Japan jujitsu

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music juke-box

julienne n
garnish of vegetables julienne

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ v
to mix or confuse mélanger

jumble sale n
sale of used goods by individuals operating tables or stalls brocante

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location saut
instance of propelling oneself into the air saut

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward doubler
propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne sauter
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward sauter
engage in sexual intercourse sauter
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location sauter
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another sauter
react to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body violently sursauter

jump for joy v
exult, rejoice sauter de joie

jump on the bandwagon v
to profit from a craze prendre le train en marche suivre le mouvement

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
(colloquial) single jump saut à la corde
game or activity saut à la corde

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise sauter à la corde

jump seat n
strapontin

jump someone's bones v
have sex sauter

jump the gun v
to act without due caution [[agir]] [[hâtivement]] [[agir]] [[prématurément]] brûler les étapes devancer l'appel s'emballer
to begin a race too soon faire faux départ
to trade securities based on yet undisclosed information commettre délit d'initié

jump the queue v
move into a queue ahead of others passer devant tout le monde resquiller

jumper /dʒʌmpə/ /dʒʌmpɚ/ n
short length of electrical conductor cavalier
woolen sweater or pullover pull

jumpy /ˈdʒʌmpi/ adj
nervous and excited nerveux

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
a place where two things meet jonction
the act of joining jonction

juncture /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/ n
manner of transition between two consecutive sounds joncture

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ n
colloquial: place where people behave ruthlessly jungle
style of electronic music jungle
large, undeveloped, humid forest jungle forêt vierge forêt tropicale

jungle cat n
Felis chaus Chaus chat de jungle chat des marais

jungle gym n
play structure cage à poules

junior /ˈdʒunjəɹ/ /ˈdʒuːnɪə/ adj
younger jeune junior

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus genévrier

juniper berry n
female seed cone of a juniper baie de genévrier genièvre

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
rubbish, waste déchets ordure
Chinese sailing vessel jonque

junk bond n
a bond which is considered below investment grade obligation pourrie

junk food n
food with little or no nutritional value junk-food malbouffe

junk mail n
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited courrier indésirable pourriel

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ n
dessert caillé fromage blanc
feast or banquet banquet fête
pleasure trip ballade excursion troisième mi-temps virée

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ v
to go on or attend a junket banqueter festoyer

junkie n
drug addict accro toxicomane drogué

junkyard n
A business that sells used metal or items casse automobile cour à scrap

junkyard dog n
An animal or person with an especially nasty and combative demeanor chien de la casse

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
ruling council of a military dictatorship junte

juridical /dʒʊˈɹɪdɪkəl/ adj
Pertaining to the law juridique

jurisdiction n
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law juridiction

jurisdictionalism n
policy advocating the superiority of the State over the Church juridictionnalisme

jurisprudence /ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ n
the philosophy, science and study of law and decisions science du droit philosophie du droit

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
expert in law juriste

juristic act n
legal conduct acte juridique

juror /ˈdʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
jury member juré

jury /ˈdʒʊəɹi/ adj
de fortune

jury /ˈdʒʊəɹi/ n
group in a court of law jury
group of judges in a competition jury

jussive n
jussive mood jussif

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
morally fair, righteous juste

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
only, simply, merely juste simplement
recently venir de

just deserts /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)ts/ n
a punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved dû

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
in the event au cas où par acquit de conscience

just in time adv
juste à temps

just now adv
in a little while tout à l'heure

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
a judge of certain courts conseiller
fairness, especially with regard to punishment justice équité
state of being just or fair justice
the civil power dealing with law justice
judgment and punishment of who wronged another justice
correctness justice

justifiable adj
that can be justified justifiable

justifiably adv
in a justifiable manner à juste titre

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
reason, explanation, or excuse justification

justificatory adj
providing justification justificateur

justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
having a justification justifié
having lines arranged on a page or computer screen justifié

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
give a good, acceptable reason for something justifier
provide an acceptable explanation justifier
arrange lines on a page or computer screen justifier

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
In a just or fair manner justement

jut /dʒʌt/ v
to stick out saillir

juvenile /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ adj
characteristic of youth or immaturity juvénile
young; not fully developed juvénile

juvenile /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ /ˈdʒuːvənəl/ n
prepubescent child adolescent

juvenile delinquency n
participation in illegal behaviour by minors délinquance juvénile

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
to place side by side juxtaposer

juxtaposed adj
placed side by side juxtaposé

juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter juxtaposition

kaalgat adj
bare-arsed cul-nu nu-le-cul

kabuto n
traditional Japanese military helmet kabuto

kaffir /ˈkafə/ n
black person cafre

kafir /ˈkɑːfɪə/ n
infidel, non-Muslim kafir kâfir

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean cafetan caftan
similar long tunic caftan

kailan n
vegetable brocoli de Chine gaï lan

kaki n
persimmon kaki plaqueminier

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ n
government by the worst citizens kakistocratie

kakuro /kɑˈkʊɹoʊ/ /ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/ n
number puzzle kakuro

kalach n
traditional East Slavic bread (or its equivalent) kalatch

kale /keɪl/ n
edible plant: brassica oleracea acephala chou frisé

kaleidoscope n
tube of mirrors rotated to produce symmetrical designs kaléidoscope caléidoscope

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ n
Japanese syllabaries kana

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
marsupial kangourou

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
Chinese characters in Japanese context kanji

kaoliang n
distilled alcoholic drink kaoliang

kaolin n
clay kaolin

kaolinite n
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ kaolinite

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
K-meson kaon

kaonic adj
pertaining to kaons kaonique

kapo n
prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp kapo

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
Greek letter kappa
mythical creature kappa

kaput /kəˈpʊt/ adj
out of order capout fini

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
a form of entertainment karaoké

karat /ˈkæ.ɹət/ n
unit of fineness of gold carat

karate /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
martial art karaté

karate chop n
strike with the bottom side of an open hand coup de karaté

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to karma karmique

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
type of land formation karst

karstological adj
of or relating to karstology karstologique

karstologist n
someone who studies karst karstologue

karstology n
field within geomorphology karstologie

karyokinesis n
the process of change that takes place during the division of a cell nucleus at mitosis or meiosis caryocinèse karyokinèse

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ n
characteristics of chromosomes caryotype

kasha /ˈkɑʃə/ n
porridge kacha

kashrut n
the Jewish dietary laws cacherout cacheroute kashrout

kasra n
kasra kasra

katabasis /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ n
journey downwards catabase

kawaii /kəˈwaɪ/ /kəˈwaɪi/ adj
cute, in the context of Japanese culture kawaii kawaï

kawaiiness n
cuteness, in the context of Japanese culture kawaiité kawaïté

kay n
name of the letter K, k ka

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
a type of small boat kayak

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
to use a kayak to travel or race kayaker

kayaker n
one who kayaks kayakeur kayakiste

kaymak n
creamy dairy product kaïmac

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it gazou kazou

kea n
Nestor notabilis kéa

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ n
kebab kebab kebap kébab

kedge /kɛdʒ/ n
small anchor ancre à jet

kedge /kɛdʒ/ v
intransitive se touer
transitive touer

keel /kiːl/ n
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull quille
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability quille

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
chavirer défaillir se renverser se retourner s’évanouir tomber dans les pommes

keelboat n
sailboat having a keel quillard

keep /kiːp/ n
main tower donjon

keep /kiːp/ v
observe garder observer
to continue continuer
to maintain possession of garder
of livestock: to raise; to care for garder
to maintain the condition of; to preserve garder conserver
to restrain empêcher

keep a low profile v
Be quiet faire profil bas

keep an eye on v
to watch and pay attention to avoir à l’œil guetter ne pas quitter des yeux épier

keep an eye out v
to watch for être attentif être vigilant

keep one's cool v
to remain composed, calm garder son sang-froid

keep one's eyes peeled v
to be watchful [[être]] [[attentif]] [[être]] [[sur ses gardes]] [[être]] [[vigilant]]

keep quiet v
remain silent garder le silence se taire

keep someone company v
remain with someone tenir compagnie

keep someone in the dark v
to keep someone uninformed laisser quelqu'un pour compte

keep someone posted v
inform of latest developments tenir au courant

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
instruction to keep the change gardez la monnaie

keep the wolf from the door v
to ward off poverty être à l'abri du besoin

keep up v
continue with continuer maintenir
maintain, preserve conserver maintenir

keep up appearances v
pretend to be all right sauver les apparences

keep up with v
manage to remain beside or just behind aller de pair avec

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
guard, custodian conservateur gardien
guardian of goal gardien de but gardienne de but
part of mechanism arrêtoir gâche
person who keeps something gardien
someone or something worth keeping perle

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
object retained in memory of something or someone souvenir

keffiyeh n
cloth worn on head keffieh keffié

kefir n
fermented milk kéfir

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom baril tonnelet

keister n
the buttocks derrière

kelp /kɛlp/ n
large seaweed of order Laminariales goémon kelp laminaire varech

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ n
SI temperature unit Kelvin

kenaf n
Hibiscus cannabinus kénaf

kendhang n
drum kendang

kendo n
Japanese martial art kendo

kennel /ˈkɛnəl/ n
facility chenil
shelter niche chenil

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
cap with a flat circular top képi

kept woman n
woman supported financially by a lover femme entretenue

keratin n
protein that hair and nails are made of kératine

keratitis n
inflammation of the cornea kératite

keratoconjunctivitis n
inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva kératoconjonctivite

keratoconus n
A degenerative disorder of the eye kératocône

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
edge between pavement and roadway bordure bordure du trottoir

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.tʃɪf/ n
piece of cloth fichu foulard

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero noyau
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems noyau
(US) stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums noyau
central part of a nut amande
core or essence of an object or system cœur fond
single seed of corn or wheat grain

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ v
horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs crénage

kerosene n
thin, colorless fuel kérosène

kerplunk interjection
kerplunk patatras

kerygma n
apostolic proclamation kérygme

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
Falco tinnunculus faucon crécerelle crécerelle
any small falcon of genus Falco crécerelle

ketchup /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/ n
tomato-vinegar based sauce ketchup

ketogenic adj
relating to ketogenesis cétogénique

ketone n
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group cétone

ketose n
saccharide containing a ketone functional group cétose

kettle /ˈkɛtl̩/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food bouilloire

kettlebell n
a kind of weight girevoy

kettling n
crowd control technique kettling

key /kʰiː/ adj
important clé
indispensable clé

key /kʰiː/ n
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard touche
part of a piano or musical keyboard touche
device designed to open and close a lock clé clef
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode clé clef
crucial step clé clef
computing: field in a record used as a search argument clé clef
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array clé clef
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique clé clef
device used to transmit Morse code clé clef
scale of musical notes clef clé
small guide explaining symbols or terminology légende clef
small island caye

key exchange n
exchange of peers' keys échange de clés

key performance indicator n
metric used to measure progress towards organizational goals indicateur clé de performance

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard clavier électronique clavier
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc. clavier
component of many instruments clavier

keyboard shortcut n
key or a combination of keys raccourci clavier

keyboardist n
musician who plays the keyboard claviériste

keychain n
chain or ring porte-clef porte-clé

keyhole n
a hole to lock/unlock with a key trou de la serrure

keynoter n
speaker who delivers a keynote speech orateur principal

keyring n
ring for holding keys porte-clé

keyspace n
NoSQL object that includes column families espace de clés

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
something on which other things depend for support clef de voûte
the top stone of an arch clef de voûte clef d'arc clé d'arc clé de voute

keystroke n
act of pressing a key [[frappe]] d'une [[touche]]

keyword n
word used as a key to a code mot-clé

khachapuri /hæd͡ʒəˈpuɹi/ /hɑːd͡ʒəˈpuːɹi/ n
cheese pastry from Georgia khatchapouri

khachkar /χɑt͡ʃʰˈkʰɑɾ/ n
Armenian carved memorial stone khatchkar

khagan n
title of imperial rank grand khan khagan

khan /kʰɑːn/ n
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages khan

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ n
place ruled by a khan kanat khanat

khanjar /ˈkand͡ʒə/ n
Arabian dagger kandjar

khat n
shrub (Catha edulis) khat qat

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
monarch of Egypt khédive

khene /kɛːn/ n
traditional musical instrument of Laos khên

kholop n
a feudally dependent person in Russia between the 10th and early 18th centuries kholop

khorovod n
a Slavic dance khorovod ronde

khural n
parliament or national congress in Mongolia khoural

khutor n
a single-homestead rural settlement of Eastern Europe khoutor

khuushuur n
Mongolian dish khuushuur

kiang /kiˈæŋ/ /kiˈɑŋ/ n
Equus kiang kiang

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ n
something coarsely ground concasser

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ v
to grind coarsely concasser

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
a community kibboutz

kibibyte n
1,024 bytes kibioctet

kibitka /kɪˈbɪtkə/ n
carriage or sleigh kibitka

kick /kɪk/ n
hit or strike with the leg or foot coup de pied

kick /kɪk/ v
strike with or raise the foot or leg botter [[donner]] un [[coup de pied]] à
to remove a participant from an online activity kicker

kick around v
to wander loose trainer

kick oneself v
reproach oneself s'en mordre les doigts

kick out v
eject, throw out, or forcefully remove foutre dehors

kick someone when they are down v
make things worse for someone frapper un ennemi à terre

kick start n
metal bar on motorcycle démarreur au pied pédale de mise en marche

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
to die passer l'arme à gauche casser sa pipe

kick the can down the road v
pelleter par en avant

kick wheel n
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot tour de potier

kick-off n
opening kick in football coup d'envoi
opening sequence of an event lancement

kickback n
a form of negotiated bribery rétrocommission

kickboxer n
one who practices kickboxing kickboxeur

kickboxing n
sport kick-boxing

kicker /ˈkɪkɚ/ n
colloquial: unexpected situation or detail blème

kicksled n
type of small sled trottinette des neiges

kickstand n
levered bar béquille

kid /kɪd/ n
child (colloq.) gamin gosse bambin
young goat chevreau biquet
young person (colloq.) gosse flo gamin

kid /kɪd/ v
make a fool of moquer niaiser
to joke blaguer plaisanter

kiddo /ˈkɪdoʊ/ n
child gamin mioche
close friend gamin mec mon pote

kidnap n
an instance of kidnapping enlèvement kidnapping

kidnap v
to seize and detain a person unlawfully kidnapper ravir

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
one who performs kidnap ravisseur kidnappeur kidnappeuse ravisseuse

kidnapping n
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom kidnapping enlèvement

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
an organ in the body rein rognon
food rognon rein

kidney bean n
variety of common bean haricot rouge

kidney stone n
calculus in the kidney calcul rénal

kidney vetch n
Anthyllis vulneraria anthyllide

kidult n
middle-aged person who participates of youth culture adulescent

kidulthood n
state or condition of being a kidult adulescence

kieserite n
hydrated magnesium sulphate mineral kiesérite

kike n
offensive: Jew youde youpin

kikimora n
a female house spirit kikimora

kill /kɪl/ n
act of killing assassinat homicide meurtre
death blow mise à mort mort
result of killing cadavre victime

kill /kɪl/ v
put to death tuer
render void mettre fin
to render inoperative arrêter stopper éteindre

kill the fatted calf v
begin a festive celebration tuer le veau gras

kill the goose that lays the golden eggs v
to seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit tuer la poule aux œufs d'or

kill time v
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important tuer le temps

kill two birds with one stone v
solve two problems at once faire d'une pierre deux coups

killable adj
fit to be killed tuable

killed in action adj
dead on duty mort au combat mort en service

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
murderer meurtrier assassin meurtrière
person who kills tueur

killer whale n
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca orque épaulard

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ n
instance of someone being killed meurtre

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
oven, furnace or heated chamber four touraille

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
short form of kilogram kilo

kilo- prefix
prefix kilo-

kilobyte n
1024 bytes kilooctet

kilocalorie n
unit of measure grande calorie kilocalorie

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams kilogramme kilo

kilojoule n
an SI unit of energy kilojoule

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
unit of measure kilomètre

kiloton /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ n
unit of measure kilotonne

kilowatt n
one thousand watts kilowatt

kilowatt-hour n
unit of energy kilowatt-heure kilowattheure

kilt /kɪlt/ n
traditional Scottish garment kilt

kimchi n
Korean dish kimchi

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
traditional Japanese clothing kimono

kin /kɪn/ adj
related by blood or marriage apparenté

kin /kɪn/ n
relatives collectively [[proche]]s parenté

kinase /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups kinase

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
affectionate, nice gentil gentille
favorable favorable

kind /kaɪnd/ n
goods and services as payment nature
type, race, category sorte genre acabit

kind of adv
somewhat en quelque sorte plus ou moins quelque peu à peu près

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6 maternelle jardin d'enfants [[école]] [[maternelle]]

kindhearted adj
having an innately kind disposition or character de bon cœur de cœur

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
to arouse exalter inspirer susciter
to start (a fire) allumer

kindling n
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire petit bois

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
in a kind manner aimablement gentillement
used to make polite requests veuillez

kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ n
being kind bonté

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
people of same ethnic descent tribu

kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to motion or to kinematics cinématique

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.dʒɪ/ n
application of such principles kinésiologie
study of body movement kinésiologie

kinesis /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/ n
the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus kinèse

kinesthesia /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
sensation or perception of motion kinesthésie

kinetic adj
relating to motion cinétique

kinetic energy n
energy from motion énergie cinétique

kinetics n
physics cinétique

kinetochore /k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː/ /kəˈniɾoʊkɔɹ/ n
kinétochore

kinetoplastid n
group of parasitic protozoa kinétoplastidé

king /kɪŋ/ n
(draughts, checkers) a piece that reached the farthest row forward dame
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation roi
a playing piece in chess roi
a playing card with the image of a king in it roi

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
cake eaten on Epiphany couronne des rois galette des rois gâteau des rois

king cobra n
Ophiophagus hannah cobra royal

king of beasts /kɪŋ ɒv biːsts/ n
the lion roi des animaux

king of clubs n
playing card roi de trèfle

king of diamonds n
playing card roi de carreau

king of hearts n
playing card roi de cœur

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
playing card roi de piques

king penguin n
Aptenodytes patagonicus manchot royal

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
Sarcoramphus papa sarcoramphe roi vautour pape

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
nation having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen royaume règne
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum règne royaume

kingfish n
martin-pêcheur

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines martin-pêcheur

kingship n
state of being a king royauté

kink /kɪŋk/ n
difficulty or flaw that impedes operation hic imprévu
tight curl, twist, or bend coude

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/ n
Potos flavus kinkajou

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
full of kinks bouclé crépu
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior pervers

kinship n
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption parenté
relation or connection by nature or character parenté

kinsman n
male relative parent

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold kiosque

kippah n
skullcap kippa

kirigami /ˌkɪɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ n
origami with cutting permitted kirigami

kirpan n
a ceremonial sword kirpan

kirsch n
clear brandy kirsch

kisel n
dessert kissel

kiss /kɪs/ n
touch with the lips baiser bise bisou bec bécot

kiss /kɪs/ v
to touch each other’s lips s'embrasser embrasser
to touch lightly effleurer embrasser
to touch with the lips embrasser baiser

kiss and ride n
dépose-minute

kiss ass v
to flatter excessively lécher le cul lécher les bottes

kiss curl n
accroche-coeur

kiss goodbye v
dire adieu dire au revoir faire une croix sur

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kiss me embrasse-moi

kiss my ass interjection
go away aller se faire cuire un œuf aller se faire enculer aller se faire foutre aller se faire voir chez les Grecs cul niquer sa mère

kiss of life n
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation bouche-à-bouche

kissing cousin n
A relatively distant relative cousin germain

kit /kɪt/ n
kitten lapereau

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
room cuisine

kitchen knife n
knife for preparing food [[couteau]] [[de]] [[cuisine]]

kitchen sink n
(idiomatic) miscellany or miscellaneous item bric-à-brac fourre-tout n'importe quoi pot-pourri tout-venant

kitchenware n
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen ustensiles de cuisine

kite /kaɪt/ n
bird of prey milan
flying toy on string cerf-volant
quadrilateral cerf-volant

kitefin shark n
Dalatias licha squale liche

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ adj
of questionable aesthetic value kitsch quétaine

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
kitsch kitsch

kitschy /ˈkɪtʃi/ adj
having the nature of kitsch kitsch

kitsune /kɪtˈsune/ n
Japanese fox spirit kitsune

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
a young cat chaton
a young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, badger, etc. lapereau raton renardeau

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
kitten, small cat chaton minet
pool of money cagnotte

kitty litter n
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats litière pour chat

kiviak n
auk stuffed inside a seal kiviak

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
bird kiwi

kiwi fruit n
fruit kiwi

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ n
loud electric horn or alarm klaxon

kleenex /kli.nɛks/ n
generic term for a disposable tissue Kleenex

kleptocracy n
corrupt and dishonest government kleptocratie

kleptocrat n
corrupt leader cleptocrate

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing kleptomanie cleptomanie

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
One who steals compulsively kleptomane

klick n
slang, a kilometre borne

klipspringer n
Oreotragus oreotragus oréotrague sassa

kludge /klʌdʒ/ n
construction designed to solve a problem temporarily expédient

klutz /klʌts/ n
a clumsy or stupid person maladroit

knack /næk/ n
A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity chic

knacker /ˈnæk.ə(ɹ)/ n
slaughterer équarrisseur

knacker /ˈnæk.ə(ɹ)/ v
to tire out crever vanner

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
extremely tired or exhausted HS claqué éreinté
broken, inoperative HS baisé détraqué fichu foutu

knave /neɪv/ n
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant page
deceitful fellow fourbe voyou
playing card valet

knavery /ˈneɪvəɹi/ n
the (mis)behaviour of a knave coup

knead /niːd/ v
to work and press into a mass pétrir

kneading trough n
trough in which dough is kneaded pétrin

knee /ni/ /niː/ n
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it genou
part of a garment genou

knee pad n
protection for a knee genouillère

knee sock n
a sock that reaches almost up to the knee demi-bas mi-bas

knee-high to a grasshopper adj
short haut comme trois pommes

knee-jerk adj
reacting unthinkingly or spontaneously in an expected manner prévisible

kneecap n
bone rotule

kneel /niːl/ v
to stoop down and rest on the knee agenouiller

knell /nɛl/ n
sound of a bell knelling glas

knickerbockers n
knickerbockers knickerbockers knickers

knickers /ˈnɪkəz/ n
knickerbockers knickerbockers knickers

knife /naɪf/ n
utensil or tool designed for cutting couteau
weapon couteau
any blade-like part designed for cutting couteau

knife /naɪf/ v
to use a knife to injure or kill frapper d'un coup de couteau

knife pleat n
a type of sharply pressed pleating pli couché pli plat

knight /naɪt/ n
chess piece cavalier
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred chevalier cavalier
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages chevalier

knight /naɪt/ v
to confer a knighthood upon [[faire]] [[chevalier]]

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
to combine from various elements construire échafauder élaborer
to join closely together souder unir
to make fabric from thread or yarn tricoter

knit one's brows v
to scowl, indicating anger, worry, or puzzlement froncer les sourcils

knitted /ˈnɪtəd/ adj
made by knitting tricoté tricotée

knitter n
one who knits tricoteur tricoteuse

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
activity and process of knitting tricotage
knitted fabric tricot

knitting needle n
thin rod used to knit yarn aiguille à tricoter

knitwear n
knitted garments tricot

knobbly adj
having a covering of small knobs noueux

knobhead n
fool, idiot tête de nœud

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
impact coup

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
to rap one's knuckles against something frapper

knock back v
drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly lever le coude s'envoyer derrière la cravate
stun, surprise renverser

knock off v
stop working dételer

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ interjection
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action touchons du bois

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune toucher du bois

knock out v
render someone unconscious assommer
to put to sleep assommer

knock up /nɒk ʌp/ v
To impregnate, especially out of wedlock encloquer

knock-knock interjection
verbal knocking sound toc toc

knocked up adj
pregnant en cloque

knockoff n
imitation of something faux imitation

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
small mound monticule

knot /nɒt/ n
looping nœud
nautical unit of speed nœud
tangled clump nœud
whorl in wood left by branch nœud
mathematics closed curve nœud

knot /nɒt/ v
form into a knot; tie with knot(s) nouer

knot theory n
branch of topology théorie des nœuds

knotweed n
Polygonum renouée

knout /naʊt/ n
kind of whip knout

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
be acquainted or familiar with connaître connaitre
be certain or sure about (something) savoir connaître
be informed about savoir être au courant
experience connaître
have knowledge of connaître connaitre savoir
understand (a subject) connaitre connaître

know inside and out v
know (something) very thoroughly connaître quelque chose de fond en comble

know like the back of one's hand v
be intimately knowledgable about connaître comme sa poche

know someone from Adam v
ne connaître ni d'Ève ni d'Adam

know the score v
connaître la musique

know thyself proverb
be aware of both your strengths and limitations connais-toi toi-même

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly savoir-faire

know-it-all n
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject je-sais-tout

knowable /ˈnoʊəbl̩/ adj
capable of being known, understood or comprehended connaissable

knowingly adv
knowingly sciemment

knowledge /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
awareness, state of having been informed connaissance
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information connaissance science
familiarity with particular skill, discipline connaissances
total of what is known, product of learning connaissance connaissances savoir science

knowledge is power proverb
knowledge is power savoir, c'est pouvoir

knowledgeable /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject instruit savant

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ adj
that whom other people know, renowned, famous connu

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
joint of the finger articulation jointure du doigt articulation du doigt

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear koala

koan /ˈkoʊ.ɑn/ /ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/ n
riddle without solution aporie

kobza n
a Ukrainian musical instrument kobza

kofta /ˈkɑːftə/ /ˈkɒftə/ n
meatball or meatloaf dish kafta

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
cabbage variety chou-rave

koinëisation /ˌkɔɪneɪaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
process whereby a lect develops into a koine koïnèisation

kokoshnik n
a traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls kokochnik

kokuji n
kanji characters invented in Japan kokuji

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
farming collective kolkhoze

kompromat n
dirt, compromising material kompromat

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kingfishers kookaburra

kooky /ˈkuki/ /ˈkuːki/ adj
crazy dingue

kore /ˈkoɹeɪ/ /ˈkɔəɹeɪ/ n
sculpture coré

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
figuratively, normal or standard casher
in accordance with Jewish law casher kascher

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
fermented drink koumis

kowari n
Dasyuroides byrnei| kowari

kowtow /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/ n
kowtowing kowtow

kowtow /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/ v
kneel such that forehead touches ground s'agenouiller se prosterner

kozachok /kəˌzɑˈtʃɔk/ /ˌkazəˈtʃɒk/ n
Ukrainian and Russian couple-dance kazatchok

kraal /kɹɑːl/ n
rural African community kraal

kraft paper n
strong paper made from kraft pulp, often used for making corrugated board papier kraft

krait /kɹaɪt/ n
snake bongare

krona n
currency couronne

krone n
currency couronne

krypton /ˈkrɪptɒn/ n
id=Q888|a chemical element krypton

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
weakness kryptonite

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ n
currency couronne

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
a member of warrior caste kshatriya

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
praise, accolades gloire louange

kulak /ˈkuːlak/ n
prosperous peasant koulak

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
small orange fruit kumquat

kurchatovium n
a rejected name for rutherfordium kourtchatovium

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
prehistoric burial mound kourgane

kurta n
Indian shirt kurta

kurtosis n
measure of "tail heaviness" coefficient d'aplatissement kurtosis

kuru /ˈkʊɹuː/ n
central nervous system disease kuru

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
traditional Slavic drink kvas

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ n
person who endlessly whines or complains plaintif râleur

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly râler plaindre

kwassa kwassa /ˈkwɑs.ə ˈkwɑs.ə/ n
dance rhythm kwasa kwasa

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ n
unit of currency kyat

kyriarchy /ˈkaɪɹiˌɑɹki/ /ˈkaɪɹɪˌɑːki/ n
system of ruling and oppression kyriarchie

kyrie /ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ/ n
prayer kyrie kyrie eleison

kyūjitai n
traditional form of Japanese kanji kyūjitai

l'esprit de l'escalier /lɛˌspɹi də ˌlɛskəˈljeɪ/ /lɛˌspɹiː də lɛˈskaljeɪ/ n
retort thought of too late esprit d'escalier esprit de l'escalier

la /lɑː/ n
syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale la

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
company selling records label discographique maison de disques
small ticket or sign giving information étiquette

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
give a label to in order to categorise étiqueter
put a ticket or sign on étiqueter

labeling n
set of labels étiquetage

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labelle

labia /leɪbi.ə/ /læbi.ə/ n
folds of tissue at opening of vulva lèvres lèvres de la vulve

labia majora n
outer folds of vulva grandes lèvres

labia minora n
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora petites lèvres

labialization n
labialization labialisation

labialize v
make a sound labial labialiser

labiaplasty n
moulding of the labia labioplastie

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved labile

labiodental /ˌleɪbi.əʊˈdentəl/ /ˌleɪbioʊˈdentəl/ adj
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth labiodental

labiodental /ˌleɪbi.əʊˈdentəl/ /ˌleɪbioʊˈdentəl/ n
a speech sound articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth labiodentale

labiovelar n
a velar sound articulated with lip-rounding labiovélaire

labium /ˈleɪbɪəm/ n
liplike structure lèvre lèvre de la vulve

labneh n
strained yoghurt, yoghurt cheese labné

labor market n
market with labor of workers marché du travail

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research laboratoire
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured laboratoire

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly ouvrier

laborious adj
requiring much physical effort laborieux

laboriously /ləˈbɔɹ.i.əs.li/ /ləˈbɔː.ɹi.əs.lɪ/ adv
with great expenditure of effort laborieusement

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
giving birth accouchement
work travail ouvrage

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
to work travailler

labour force n
people available for employment main-d'œuvre

laburnum n
tree cytise laburnum

labyrinth /ˈlæb.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
maze labyrinthe
part of inner ear labyrinthe
anything complicated or confusing labyrinthe

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
physically resembling a labyrinth labyrinthique

labyrinthitis n
inflammation labyrinthite

lac /læk/ n
a resinous substance laque

lace /leɪs/ n
cord for fastening a shoe or garment lacet
fabric dentelle

lacemaker n
woman who makes lace dentelière

lacerate /ˈlæ.sɚ.ejt/ /ˈlæ.sɚ.ət/ v
To tear, rip or wound lacérer

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue lacération

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
irrational fear of vegetables lachanophobie

lachrymatory /ˈlækɹɪmətəɹi/ adj
causing tears lacrymatoire lacrymogène

lachrymatory /ˈlækɹɪmətəɹi/ n
vase intended to hold tears lacrymatoire

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
tearful; causing tears lacrymal

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
deficiency, need manque défaut absence

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
be without, need, require manquer

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
showing no interest or enthusiasm languide

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
liveried male servant laquais
a fawning, servile follower laquais

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
using as few words as possible laconique

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating laque

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
to apply a lacquer to something laquer

lacrimal adj
of or relating to tears lacrymal

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
the sport crosse

lacrosse stick n
instrument in lacrosse crosse

lactam n
cyclic amides, nitrogen analogs of lactones lactame

lactase n
A β-galactosidase enzyme lactase

lactatemia n
the (normal) presence of lactate in the blood lactatémie

lactation /lækˈteɪʃən/ n
lactation period lactation
secretion of milk lactation
process of providing milk to the young allaitement lactation

lactometer n
device to weight cream pèse-lait

lactone n
cyclic intramolecular ester lactone

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products lactose

lactose intolerance n
inability to metabolize lactose intolérance au lactose

lacustrine /ləˈkʌstɹɪn/ adj
of or relating to lakes lacustre

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
a boy garçon
a groom who works with horses palefrenier
familiar term of address for a man gars garçon

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
climbing tool échelle

ladder snake n
Rhinechis scalaris couleuvre à échelons

lade /leɪd/ v
To fill or load charger

laden /ˈleɪdən/ adj
heavy chargé chargée
weighed down with a load, burdened chargé chargée

ladette n
young woman of masculine manners garçon manqué garçonne

ladies and gentlemen n
phrase used to address an audience of men and women Mesdames et Messieurs

ladies first proverb
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness les dames d’abord

ladies' fingers n
edible pods of the okra plant gombo

ladies' room n
toilettes femmes

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal poche
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle louche cuillère à pot poche pochon

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
polite term referring a woman dame
woman of breeding and authority dame madame
wife of a lord dame madame

lady-in-waiting n
woman who is a servant to a lady dame de compagnie

lady-killer n
uncaring womanizer tombeur

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
member of Coccinellidae coccinelle

ladyboy /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/ n
ladyboy

ladyfinger n
small sponge cake boudoir

ladyship /ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ n
Term of respect Madame

lag /leɪɡ/ /læɡ/ v
to fall behind rester en arrière être en retard

lager lout n
person who behaves in a violent manner when drunk jeune voyou

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ adj
animal not growing as fast as flockmates retardataire

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ n
one who lags behind traînard

lagger n
one who installs lagging retardataire

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
shallow body of water lagune lagon

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
volcanic mudflow lahar

lahmacun n
dish of Arab origin lahmajoun

laicization n
the act of laicizing laïcisation

laid /leɪd/ adj
of paper: ribbed with wires vergé

laid-back adj
relaxed and easy-going décontracté facile à vivre sympathique

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
of a criminal antre
of an animal antre tanière

laissez faire /ˈlæs.eɪ ˌfeə(ɹ)/ n
economics: a policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs laisser-faire laissez-faire

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ n
people of a church who are not ordained laïcat

lake /leɪk/ n
body of water lac
coloring agent laque

lake trout n
Salvelinus namaycush touladi truite grise

lakeside adj
by the side of a lake riverain

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
master of Tibetan Buddhism lama

lamaism n
Tibetan Buddhism lamaïsme

lamb /læm/ n
flesh of lamb as food agneau
young sheep agneau agnelle

lamb /læm/ v
of a sheep, to give birth mettre bas

lamb's ears n
ornamental plant with silky hairs on the leaves oreille d'ours épiaire laineuse

lambada n
Brazilian dance lambada

lambaste /læmˈbæst/ v
to give a thrashing to battre quelqu'un rouer de coups tabbasser
to scold or verbally reprimand blamer gronder reprimander

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
name of the Greek letter lambda

lame /leɪm/ adj
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant naze nul poche
slang: unconvincing bancal boîteux nul pitoyable
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs boiteux boiteuse

lame duck n
a person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled boulet canard boiteux
an official who is marking time until leaving their office canard boiteux lame duck

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness lamentation
song expressing grief complainte lamentation

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
bewail plaindre
express grief se lamenter

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ adj
deplorable déplorable lamentable

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
monster in mythology lamie

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ n
Material formed of thin sheets lamifié stratifié

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
To assemble from thin sheets lamifier stratifier

laminate flooring n
synthetic flooring simulating wood laminé revêtement de sols stratifiés sol stratifié

laminated adj
made by lamination laminé

lamination /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
process laminage

laminator n
device that laminates machine à plastifier

lammergeier n
bird gypaète

lamp /læmp/ n
device producing light lampe
oil device producing light lampe

lampate n
a salt lampate

lampblack n
form of carbon noir de fumée

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
written satirical attack pasquin

lamppost n
pole that holds up a light lampadaire réverbère

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
a fish lamproie

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
cover over a lamp abat-jour

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
weapon of war lance
wooden weapon used in jousting or tilting lance
spear or harpoon used by whalers lance
(military) soldier armed with a lance lance

lance corporal n
lance corporal caporal postiche caporal suppléant soldat de première classe

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
surgical instrument lancette

land /lænd/ n
country or region pays contrée
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water terre
ground that is suitable for farming terre
real estate or landed property terre terrain
someone's homeplace pays

land /lænd/ v
to bring to land poser atterrir
to descend to a surface, especially from the air atterrir se poser

land clearer n
someone who clears land of vegetation défricheur

lander /ˈlandə/ n
space probe atterrisseur

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
site at which refuse is buried décharge dépotoir

landgrave n
renderings of Landgraf landgrave

landgraviate n
countship of a landgrave landgraviat

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
an in-between platform palier
corridor palier
coming to earth, as of an airplane atterrissage

landing craft n
a type of flat-bottomed boat chaland de débarquement

landing gear n
undercarriage train d'atterrissage

landing net n
Fishnet épuisette

landing page n
arriving web page atterripage

landing strip n
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft piste d'atterrissage
pubic hair pattern ticket de métro

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
female landlord propriétaire

landline n
fixed telephone communications cable ligne fixe
telephone connected by such a fixed wire téléphone fixe

landlocked /ˈlændˌlakt/ adj
surrounded by land enclavé sans littoral

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
owner or manager of a public house patron
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo propriétaire loueur

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌb.ə/ /ˈlænd.lʌb.ɚ/ n
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship marin d'eau douce

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
notable location site
recognizable feature repère point de repère

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
large continuous area of land masse terrestre

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
a person who owns land propriétaire terrien propriétaire terrienne

landplane n
aircraft avion terrestre

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ n
local variety of domesticated animal or plant adapted to its environment race naturelle

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
portion of land or territory paysage

landscape gardener n
person paysagiste

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
natural disaster glissement de terrain éboulement

landslide victory n
overwhelming victory in an election victoire écrasante

lane /leɪn/ n
course for ships or aircraft couloir couloir aérien
division of roadway voie
passageway ruelle allée chemin

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ n
langage langue
nonverbal communication langage langue
the ability to communicate using words langage langue
body of words used as a form of communication langue langage
particular words used langage parler
vocabulary of a particular field langage jargon

language barrier n
barrier to communication barrière linguistique

language code n
a standard identifier of a language code de langue

language exchange n
language exchange échange linguistique

language family n
set of languages famille de langues

language isolate n
natural language without relatives isolat langue isolée

language police n
language police police de la langue

language school n
school where foreign languages are taught école de langues

langued adj
having the tongue visible lampassé

languid /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ adj
lacking enthusiasm, energy or strength languide

languish /ˈleɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
to be neglected, to make little progress décliner marquer le pas patauger piétiner péricliter stagner
to live in miserable conditions [[traîner]] [[une]] [[misérable]] [[éxistence]] vivoter
to lose strength and become weak [[devenir]] [[étique]] dépérir se cachectiser se rabougrir
to pine away with longing languir mourir

languor n
a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling langueur

languorous adj
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical langoureux

lank /leɪŋk/ /læŋk/ adj
of hair straight and flat plats

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
tall, slim élancé

lanolin n
greasy yellow substance lanoline

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century lansquenet
gambling card game lansquenet

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light lanterne
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one lanterne

lanternfish n
Any small, deep sea fish of family Myctophidae poissons-lanternes

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
metallic element lanthane

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ n
a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle dragonne

lap /læp/ n
lower part of a garment that plays loosely côté
part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down giron
upper legs of a seated person giron genoux

lap /læp/ v
to take liquid into the mouth with the tongue laper

lap cheong n
type of sausage lap cheong saucisse chinoise

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap bichon chien-chien

laparoscopic adj
relating to laparoscopy laparoscopique

laparotomy n
surgical procedure laparotomie

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit revers colbac

lapicide /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/ n
stonecutter lapicide

lapidate /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ v
stone to death lapider

lapidation n
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death lapidation

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
precious blue stone lapis-lazuli

lapping /ˈlæpɪŋ/ n
winding of a bow garniture

lapse /læps/ n
a temporary failure; a slip erreur faute

lapti n
bast shoes lapti

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae vanneau

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
a coniferous tree mélèze
the wood of the larch mélèze

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
fat from the abdomen of a pig saindoux

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
cool room used as food storage garde-manger cellier

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
grand

large intestine n
bodily organ gros intestin

large-scale adj
drawn large so as to show detail à grande échelle
large in amount, scope or extent à grande échelle

large-tailed antshrike n
a passerine of the antbird family batara de Leach

largely /ˈlɑɹdʒli/ [ˈlaːdʒ.li] [ˈlɑɹdʒ.li] [ˈlɑːdʒ.li] adv
for the most part en général pour la plupart
in a widespread or large manner en grande partie largement

largess /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/ /lɑːˈʒɛs/ n
generosity in the giving of gifts or money largesse
the gifts or money given in such a way largesses

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
bird alouette
one who wakes early lève-tôt alouette

larkspur n
Delphinium dauphinelle pied d’alouette

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
larve
a stage of growth larve

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to larynx laryngien laryngique laryngé

laryngitic adj
laryngiteux

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈdʒajɾɪs/ n
inflammation of the larynx laryngite

laryngological adj
of or pertaining to laryngology laryngologique

laryngologist n
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology laryngologue

laryngology n
branch of physiology laryngologie

laryngophone n
contact microphone laryngophone

laryngoscope n
endoscope used for viewing the interior of the larynx laryngoscope

laryngospasm n
spasmodic closure of the larynx laryngospasme

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
the organ larynx

lasagna /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
baked dish lasagne

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
wanton lascif lubrique

lasciviousness n
the state or characteristic of being lascivious lascivité

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
device producing beam of light laser

laser beam n
light from a laser rayon laser

laser printer n
computer printer imprimante à laser

laserwort n
plant of the genus Laserpitium laser

lash /læʃ/ n
stroke with a whip coup de fouet
thong of a whip lanière

lash /læʃ/ v
to scold gronder
to strike with a lash fouetter

lash out v
To make a fierce verbal attack vitupérer

lass /læs/ n
a young woman or girl demoiselle fille fillette jeune femme jeune fille

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
final dernier
most recent dernier

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
after everything else finalement en dernier
finally finalement

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
tool forme

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
to endure, continue over time durer

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
An expression to start the last item of a list le dernier mais non le moindre

last call n
Last announcement on which drinks can be purchased before closing time dernier appel

last minute adj
very close to a deadline de dernière minute

last night adv
during the night before today hier soir

last night n
previous evening or night hier soir

last resort n
The only remaining option dernier recours

last respects n
dernier adieu

last straw n
small additional burden la goutte d’eau qui fait déborder le vase

last time n
the previous occurrence dernière fois

last year adv
year before this one l'[[an]] [[dernier]] l'[[année]] [[dernière]] l'an passé

lastborn n
youngest child of a family dernier-né dernier-née

lasting adj
persisting for an extended period of time permanent permanente

latch /lætʃ/ n
fastening for a door loquet

late /leɪt/ adj
euphemism for dead défunt feu regretté regrettée
near the end of a period of time tard en retard
near the end of the day tard en retard
not arriving until after an expected time en retard
associated with the end of a period en retard

late /leɪt/ adv
proximate in time tard en retard

latecomer /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ə/ /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/ n
one who arrived late retardataire

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
existing or present but concealed or inactive latent

latent heat n
heat that is released or absorbed accompanying a change of state or of phase enthalpie de changement d'état

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adj
coming afterward in time postérieur

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
afterward in time [[plus]] [[tard]]
at some unspecified time in the future plus tard
more late [[plus]] [[en retard]]

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ interjection
see you later à plus

later on adv
ultérieurement

lateral /ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the side latéral
pertaining to the left or right of the body latéral

lateral line n
organ ligne latérale

lateral thinking n
lateral thinking pensée latérale

laterally adv
done in a lateral manner latéralement

laterite /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/ n
red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil latérite

laters interjection
slang expression used at parting a+ à plus à toute

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
milky sap latex

lath /læθ/ n
latte liteau volige

lathe /leɪð/ n
machine tool used to shape a piece of material tour

lathe /leɪð/ v
to shape with a lathe tourner

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
foam from profuse sweating écume
foam of soap and water mousse de savon

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ v
to cover with lather savonner

laticlave /ˈlatɪkleɪv/ n
senatorial badge laticlave

latifundial /latɪˈfʌndɪəl/ adj
pertaining to latifundia latifondiaire

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
angular distance north or south from the equator latitude
imaginary line parallel to the equator latitude parallèle

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ adj
tolerant, especially of other people's religious views latitudinaire

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ n
a person who is tolerant latitudinaire

latreutic /ləˈtɹuːtɪk/ adj
relating to latria latreutique

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrines latrine

latte /laˈtʰeɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
caffè latte café au lait

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
close (or closer) to the present time dernier
near (or nearer) to the end dernier
relating to or being the second of two items dernier

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis treillis
a regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points grille lattis quadrillage

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
to praise, to glorify glorifier célébrer exalter

laudable /lɔːdəbl/ adj
worthy of being lauded louable

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
quality of being laudable laudabilité

laudanum n
the tincture of opium once widely used laudanum

laudatory /ˈlɔːdətɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to praise élogieux

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species rire

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
make an object of laughter or ridicule rire moquer
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds rire
be or appear cheerful rire
affect or influence by means of laughter rire
express by, or utter with, laughter rire

laugh on the other side of one's face v
faire moins le malin

laugh one's head off v
laugh uproariously fou rire

laughable adj
fitted to exite laughter risible
worthy of derision ridicule risible

laughing gas n
common name for nitrous oxide gaz hilarant

laughing kookaburra n
Dacelo novaeguineae kookaburra martin-chasseur géant

laughing stock n
object of ridicule [[objet]] [[de]] [[moquerie]] risée

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
sound (as) of laughing rire
movement of the muscles of the laughing face rire

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
act of launching lancement

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force lancer
send out; start on a career; set going; give a start to; put in operation lancer

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
launch pad aire de lancement

launder /ˈlɑndɚ/ /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔndɚ/ /ˈlɔːndə/ v
to wash and iron blanchir

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
place with facilities for washing that public may use laverie automatique lavomatique

laundress n
A woman whose employment is laundering lavandière blanchisseuse

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
laundering; washing blanchisserie blanchissage
place or room where laundering is done buanderie laverie
that which needs to be laundered linge lessive

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ adj
one crowned with laurel lauréat lauréate

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ n
one crowned with laurel lauréat lauréate

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus laurier
honor, distinction lauriers

lav n
non-offensive slang for a lavatory petit coin

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
molten rock lave

lava lake n
reservoir of molten lava lac de lave

lava lamp n
lamp used for decoration lampe à lave

lavabo /ləˈveɪbəʊ/ n
church washbasin lavabo

lavash /ləˈvɑːʃ/ n
a soft, thin flatbread lavash

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ adj
colour bleu lavande lavande

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
colour bleu lavande
plant lavande

lavishly /ˈlævɪʃli/ adv
in a lavish manner fastueusement

lavishness /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nɪs/ n
state or characteristic of being lavish faste

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
any rule that must or should be obeyed loi droit
body of rules established in a community by its authorities loi droit
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions loi
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena loi théorème

law and order n
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions ordre public

law of conservation of energy n
total energy remains constant loi de conservation de l'énergie

law of the jungle n
The survival of the fittest loi de la jungle loi du plus fort

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
conforming to or recognised by law or rules légal

lawless adj
not restrained by the law anarchique sans foi ni loi

lawlessness n
a lack of law and order illégalité anarchie

lawman /lɔmæn/ /lɔːmæn/ n
an officer of the law homme de loi

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
ground covered with grass pelouse gazon
open space between woods clairière

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
a device to cut grass tondeuse à gazon tondeuse

lawrencium /ləˈrɛnsiəm/ n
chemical element lawrencium

lawsuit /ˈlɔˌsut/ n
case where a court is needed to resolve differences procès poursuite poursuite judiciaire

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
professional person authorized to practice law avocat avocate juriste homme de loi

lawyer's wig n
Coprinus comatus coprin chevelu

lax /læks/ adj
lacking care laxiste
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation laxiste

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
substance with a laxative effect laxatif

lay /leɪ/ adj
non-clergy laïque

lay /leɪ/ v
to deposit an egg pondre
to place something down in a position of rest mettre poser coucher

lay down v
to lie down for rest se coucher

lay into v
To beat up. assommer
To berate; to scold. engueuler réprimander

lay off v
to dismiss workers from employment licencier virer

lay something at the feet of v
to assign responsibility for (something) to (someone) accuser

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
lazy person fainéant glandeur

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
hen kept to lay eggs pondeuse
shoot of a plant marcotte
single thickness of some material covering a surface couche
item of clothing worn under or over another couche
deposit couche

laying hen n
hen raised for egg production poule pondeuse

layman n
someone who is not a professional in a given field profane
someone who is not an ordained cleric laïc

layout n
map or a drawing of a construction site plan
process of arranging media content for publishing mise en page maquette
structured arrangement of items disposition schéma structure

layover n
pause in a journey escale

layperson n
one who is not a cleric laïc laïque
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject profane

lazily adv
in a lazy manner paresseusement

laziness n
quality of being lazy paresse

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
unwilling to work paresseux fainéant

lazybones n
person who is lazy fainéant flemmard fainéante

lead /lɛd/ n
chemical element plomb
bullets plomb
plummet to measure depth of water sonde
refill for writing tool mine
separator line in print interligne
typography: vertical space interligne
information obtained by a detective or police officer piste tuyau
information obtained by a news reporter tuyau
leash laisse
potential customer prospect

lead astray v
to misguide or misdirect induire

lead by the nose v
mener par le bout du nez

lead oxide n
yellow oxide of lead oxyde de plomb

lead shot n
Small balls of lead used as projectiles plomb

lead time n
the amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion délai de mise en œuvre

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
one having authority chef dirigeant leader

leadership n
capacity to lead leadership autorité charisme

leading question n
suggestive interrogation question suggestive question tendancieuse

leaf /liːf/ n
flat section used to extend a table rallonge
moveable panel of a bridge or door battant ouvrant
part of a plant feuille
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants feuille
sheet of a book feuille
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin feuille
anything resembling the leaf of a plant feuille

leaf through v
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random feuilleter

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
component of a compound leaf foliole
small piece of paper with information prospectus tract dépliant

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
containing much foliage feuillu
covered with leaves feuillu feuillue
in the form of leaves (of some material) feuilleté feuilletée

league /liːɡ/ n
a group or association of cooperating members ligue
organization of sports teams ligue
distance lieue

league cup n
cup competition coupe de la ligue

leak /liːk/ n
The person through whom such divulgation, or disclosure, occurred taupe
entrance or escape of a fluid fuite
divulgation, or disclosure, of information fuite
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape fuite voie d'eau

leak /liːk/ v
to allow fluid to escape or enter fuir divulguer

leakage n
act of leaking fuite

lean /liːn/ adj
being slim and muscular mince
having a low proportion of a desired substance pauvre
having little extra or little to spare serré
of meat, having little fat maigre

lean /liːn/ v
to hang outwards se [[pencher]]
to incline pencher
to press against se [[presser]]

leap /liːp/ n
intercalary bissextile
the act of leaping saut bond

leap /liːp/ v
to jump sauter bondir

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
extra day in a leap year bissexte

leap of faith n
act of believing in something despite proof acte de foi

leap year n
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar année bissextile

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
game saute-mouton

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
to acquire knowledge or ability apprendre étudier
to attend educational activity faire des études étudier apprendre
to be studying étudier apprendre
to make use of a bad experience apprendre
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out apprendre
to improve apprendre

learn the hard way v
learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes à la dure

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
having much learning instruit savant érudit
acquired by learning appris

learned borrowing n
word borrowed from a classical language into a modern language emprunt savant

learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ /ˈlɜːnə/ [ˈlɝn.ɚ] n
one that is learning apprenant apprenante

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
action of the verb apprentissage

learning disability n
disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner trouble des apprentissages

lease /liːs/ n
contract granting use or occupation of property bail contrat de bail
period of such a contract loyer

leash /liːʃ/ n
long cord for dogs laisse

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
in the smallest degree moins moindre

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
the smallest amount of le moindre le plus petit

least common multiple n
in math plus petit commun multiple

least significant bit n
bit of the largest order bit le moins significatif

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
Mustela nivalis belette

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ adj
made of leather de cuir

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
material produced by tanning animal skin cuir

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
a type of fabric cuir artificiel skaï

leave /liːv/ n
absence from work congé
departure congé
permission to be absent permission

leave /liːv/ v
To cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting laisser quitter
To transfer possession after death laisser quitter
To depart (intransitive) partir
To depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with quitter abandonner

leave a lot to be desired v
laisser à désirer

leave alone v
to stop bothering laisser tranquille

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
stop talking to me laisse-moi tranquille

leave nothing to the imagination v
to cover or hide very little or nothing ne rien laisser à l'imagination

leave someone holding the bag v
leave somebody holding the responsibility or blame faire porter le chapeau

leave someone in the lurch v
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation planter planter là

leave well enough alone /liːv wɛl ɪˈnʌf əˈləʊn/ phraseologicalUnit
to avoid trying to correct, fix, or improve what is already adequate le mieux est l’ennemi du bien

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ n
any agent used to make dough rise ferment levain

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ v
to cause to rise by fermentation faire lever, faire fermenter

leaving do n
party or other celebration held in honour of someone leaving their job pot de départ

leban n
coagulated sour milk diluted with water leben

lebensraum n
living space espace vital

lecher /lɛtʃə(ɹ)/ n
a lecherous man pervers obsédé porc

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities lubrique

lechery /ˈlɛtʃ.əɹ.i/ n
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity luxure

lechwe n
species of antelopes cobe cobe lechwe

lect /lɛkt/ n
variety lecte

lectern n
a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes pupitre
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service lutrin

lectionary n
book lectionnaire

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
a spoken lesson conférence cours magistral

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
to berate, to scold faire la leçon gronder
to teach [[donner]] une [[conférence]] donner un [[cours magistral]]

lecture theatre n
room in a university with many seats and a pitched floor amphi amphithéâtre

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ n
member of university or college maître de conférence
person who gives lectures conférencier

led horse n
spare horse led by attendant cheval de main

ledge /lɛdʒ/ n
lintel linteau
of rocks corniche
cornice corniche

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə(ɹ)/ n
board attached to a wall to provide support longrine
book for keeping notes registre
collection of accounting entries grand livre

ledger line n
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs ligne supplémentaire

lee adj
side of the ship away from the wind abri

leech /liːtʃ/ n
annelid sangsue
person who derives profit from others pot de colle sangsue

leech line n
line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail ralingue

leechline n
line to haul leeches of a sail ralingue

leek /liːk/ n
vegetable poireau porreau asperge du pauvre poirette poirée porrée

leer /lɪə/ /lɪɹ/ v
to look with sexual desire or malicious intent lorgner mater zieuter

lees n
lie

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility latitude
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction dérive

left /lɛft/ adj
the west side of the body when one is facing north gauche

left /lɛft/ adv
on the left side à gauche
towards the left side à gauche

left /lɛft/ n
the ensemble of left-wing political parties gauche
the left side gauche

left and right adv
all over the place à droite et à gauche à tort et à travers à tout-va

left bank n
bank to the left when facing downstream rive gauche

left wing n
ice hockey ailier gauche
politics aile gauche

left-handed n
preferring the left hand over the right gaucher

left-handedness n
state of being left-handed gaucherie sinistralité

left-hander n
a person who is left-handed gaucher gauchère

left-luggage office n
place where luggage may be left consignes dépôt de bagages

left-wing adj
supporting political change gauche

leftover adj
remaining as meal is complete restant
remaining, left behind restant restante

leftover n
something left behind reste

leftovers n
food remaining after a meal restes

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
lower limb from groin to ankle jambe patte
portion of the lower appendage from knee to ankle jambe

leg up n
forming a step with one's hands courte échelle

leg warmer n
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle jambière

legacy /ˈlɛɡəsi/ adj
aging computer system système hérité

legacy /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will héritage
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage héritage leg

legacy code n
Source code that relates to obsolete technology code hérité

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
allowed or prescribed by law légal
relating to the law or to lawyers légal
having its basis in the law légal

legal person n
organization or group of people personne morale

legal tender n
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt monnaie légale

legalese n
technical talk of the legal profession jargon juridique

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
make legal légaliser autoriser dépénaliser

legality n
lawfulness légalité

legalization n
process of making something legal légalisation

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
as permitted by law légalement

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ n
deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome légat
deputy representing the pope légat

legatee n
one who receives a legacy légataire

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
music: smoothly, in a connected manner lié

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ n
slur curve lié

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events légende
any person of extraordinary accomplishment légende
key to the symbols and color codes on a map légende

legendary adj
of or pertaining to a legend légendaire

legging /lɛɡ.ɪŋ/ n
leg covering molletière

leghorn /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ n
small white chicken breed leghorn

legibility n
property that makes legible or easily readable lisibilité

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting lisible

legibly adv
in a legible manner lisiblement

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
the major unit or division of the Roman army légion

legionary n
member of a legion légionnaire

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
pass laws légiférer

legislation n
law already enacted by legislature loi
the act of legislating législation

legislative /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ adj
having the power to make laws législatif

legislator n
who creates or enacts laws législateur

legislature /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃɚ/ n
governmental body corps législatif

legitimacy n
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity légitimité

legitimately adv
in a legitimate manner légitimement

legitimize v
to make legitimate légitimiser

legume /lɪˈɡjuːm/ n
fruit or seed of leguminous plants légume gousse légumineuse

leishmaniasis /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
pathology leishmaniose

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
freedom provided loisir
time free loisir temps libre

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ n
melodic theme in an opera leitmotiv

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
linguistics: canonical form of a term lemme entrée mot vedette terme vedette
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition lemme

lemmatize v
to convert an inflected form into a lemma lemmatiser

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
member of a group given to conformity or groupthink mouton de Panurge lemming
rodent lemming

lemniscate /lɛmˈnɪskət/ n
mathematics: figure-of-eight closed curve lemniscate

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to a lemniscate lemniscatique
shaped like a figure-of eight lemniscatique

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
having the colour/color of lemons jaune citron

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
citrus fruit citron citronnier
colour/color jaune citron
defective item chiotte citron
tree citronnier citron

lemon balm n
Melissa officinalis mélisse mélisse officinale baume baume mélisse citronelle herbe citron

lemon juice n
the liquid extract of lemon fruit jus de citron

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
carbonated beverage limonade
still beverage citronnade limonade

lemongrass n
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon citronnelle herbe citron schénanthe

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea lémur lémurien

lend /lɛnd/ v
to allow to be used temporarily prêter
(reflexive) to be suitable prêter

lend a hand v
to help or assist prêter la main

lender n
one who lends, especially money prêteur prêteuse

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
distance from end to end longueur

length overall n
length of a ship longueur hors-tout

lengthen v
to make longer rallonger

lengthy adj
long long

leniency n
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case indulgence clémence

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
tolerant; not strict indulgent laxiste permissif

lenition /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
weakening of consonant articulation adoucissement lénition

lens /lɛnz/ n
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye cristallin lentille
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it lentille
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean lentille
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams lentille
geometry: convex shape bounded by two circular arcs lentille

lens /lɛnz/ v
to film filmer

lenticular /lɛnˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /lɛnˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
shaped like a biconvex lens lenticulaire
of or pertaining to a lens lenticulaire

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
seed used as food lentille
plant Lens culinaris lentille

leonine adj
of or like a lion léonin

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus léopard

leopard seal n
Hydrurga leptonyx léopard de mer

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ n
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing justaucorps

leper n
person who has leprosy lépreux léprosé

lepidopterology n
scientific study of butterflies and moths lépidoptérologie

leprechaun /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
one of a race of Irish elves [[farfadet]] [[irlandais]] [[lutin]] [[irlandais]] leprechaun

leprosarium n
institution or place to quarantine and treat leprous people ladrerie léproserie maladrerie

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae lèpre
disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses lèpre

leprous adj
relating to leprosy lépreux

leptogenic adj
causing weight loss leptogène

leptokurtosis n
lepto-kurticité leptokurticité

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
Greek coin lepton
elementary particle lepton

leptonic adj
of or pertaining to leptons leptonique

leptospirosis n
disease leptospirose

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
between two women; pertaining to female homosexuality lesbien lesbienne

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
female homosexual lesbienne gouine

lesbianism n
Female homosexuality lesbianisme

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
crime of violating majesty lèse-majesté

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
architectural element lésène

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
a wound or an injury lésion
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part lésion

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ v
to wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure blesser

less /lɛs/ adj
not as much moins

less /lɛs/ adv
in lower degree moins
to smaller extent moins

less and less determiner
increasingly less de moins en moins

less than n
the character plus petit que

lessee n
one to whom a lease is given locataire

lesser adj
the comparative of little moindre

lesser celandine n
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria ficaire

lesser flamingo n
flamant nain

lesser of two evils n
moindre mal

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Picoides minor pic épeichette

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
leçon devoirs

lessor n
bailleur

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
that [...] not pour que

let /lɛt/ n
hindrance caused by the net during serve at tennis filet

let /lɛt/ v
to allow laisser
to put up for rent louer

let alone conjunction
to say nothing of encore moins et encore moins sans compter sans parler de

let be v
laisser tranquille soient soit

let bygones be bygones v
to disregard a past offense passer l'éponge

let down v
to allow to descend|this a literal sense abaisser baisser descendre faire descendre
to disappoint laisser tomber

let go v
to no longer hold on lâcher

let in on v
tell someone a secret faire savoir

let know v
to inform faire savoir

let loose v
perform a sudden, vehement action déchaîner
release from restraint lâcher

let sleeping dogs lie v
leave things as they are ne pas réveiller le chat qui dort

let someone go v
to dismiss someone remercier

let the cat out of the bag v
to disclose a secret, often inadvertently vendre la mèche

let the good times roll v
have fun laissez les bons temps rouler

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
let there be light que la lumière soit

let's go interjection
hortative of go allons allons-y
hurry up allez allons-y

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ n
disappointment or anticlimax déception
release of milk montée de lait

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
deadly létal mortel fatal

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹdʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːdʒək/ adj
sluggish, indifferent léthargique mollasson

lethargy /ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/ n
pathological state of fatigue léthargie
state of extreme torpor or apathy léthargie langueur nonchalance

lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ adj
of or relating to death or forgetfulness léthéen

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
letter of the alphabet lettre caractère
written message lettre

letter bomb n
explosive device lettre piégée

letter carrier n
post office employee facteur factrice

letter of credit n
trade finance document lettre de crédit

letterbox n
collection point for mail boite aux lettres boîte aux lettres
delivery point for mail boite aux lettres boîte aux lettres

lettering n
written text caractère lettrage

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
US paper currency oseille
an edible plant, Lactuca laitue
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish salade laitue

leucine n
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂ leucine

leucism n
partial loss of pigmentation leucisme leucistisme

leucite /ˈlusaɪt/ n
mineral leucite

leucoma n
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye leucome

leucoplast n
organelle leucoplaste plaste

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
cancer of blood forming tissue leucémie

leukemic /luːˈkiːmɪk/ adj
relating to leukemia leucémique

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
a white blood cell leucocyte

lev /lɛf/ n
currency of Bulgaria lev

levee /ˈlɛvi/ n
embankment to prevent inundation digue

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
at the same height as some reference [[au]] [[même]] [[niveau]] à ras
being unvaried constant
same height at all places plat

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
computer science: distance from the root node of a tree structure profondeur
floor of a building niveau étage
gaming: discrete segment of a game niveau
degree or amount niveau
distance relative to a given reference elevation niveau
gaming: numeric value for a character's experience and power niveau
tool niveau

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
to adjust so as to make level niveler

level crossing n
at-grade crossing PN passage à niveau

levelable adj
nivelable

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
rigid piece levier
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device levier manette

lever arm n
the distance between the point of application and the pivot bras de levier

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
use of borrowed funds effet de levier

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ v
use, exploit, take full advantage of profiter

leveret n
a young hare levraut levreteau

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ adj
very large; gargantuan léviathanique

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
Biblical sea monster léviathan

levirate n
marriage lévirat

levity /ˈlɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
lighthearted or frivolous act frivolité
lightness of manner or speech légèreté nonchalance
state or quality of being light légèreté

levorotatory adj
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left lévogyre

levothyroxine n
lévothyroxine

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ n
act of levying impôt prélèvement taxe

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
to impose a tax lever

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascivious lascif lubrique lascive

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma lexème

lexical category n
linguistic category of words classe lexicale partie du discours catégorie lexicale nature

lexical item n
term that acts as a unit of meaning lexie

lexicalize v
to convert to a single lexical unit lexicaliser

lexicographer n
one who writes or compiles a dictionary lexicographe

lexicographic adj
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography lexicographique

lexicographically adv
lexicographiquement

lexicography n
art or craft of writing dictionaries lexicographie

lexicologically adv
In terms of lexicology lexicologiquement

lexicology n
linguistic discipline lexicologie

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
subject-specific vocabulary champ lexical
vocabulary of a language lexique vocabulaire
vocabulary used by an individual lexique
dictionary of lexemes lexique

li /liː/ n
Chinese unit of distance li

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
debt responsabilité passif

liability insurance n
insurance against liability assurance responsabilité civile

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ adj
responsible responsable

liaison /li.ˈeɪ.sɑn/ /li.ˈeɪ.zɑn/ /liˈeɪ.zɒn/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.sən/ n
linguistics: a sandhi liaison

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
one who tells lies menteur menteuse

libation n
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice libation
alcoholic beverage libation

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
act or crime calomnie
defamatory false written statement calomnie libelle

libeler n
one who libels diffamateur

libeller n
one who libels diffamateur

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ adj
defamatory, libeling calomnieux diffamatoire
meeting the legal standards for libel diffamatoire

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
ample, abundant, generous in quantity généreux
generous, willing to give unsparingly large libéral
open to political or social reforms libéral [[de]] [[gauche]]
pertaining to the arts the study of which is considered worthy of a free man libéral
widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions, conventions etc. large

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ n
libéral
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty libéral

liberal arts n
academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge arts libéraux

liberalism n
a political movement libéralisme
the quality of being liberal libéralisme
an economic theory libéralisme

liberalization n
the process or act of making more liberal libéralisation

liberalize /ˈlɪbəɹəlaɪz/ v
to become liberal se libéraliser
to make liberal libéraliser

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
to free libérer

liberation n
act of liberating or the state of being liberated libération

libero /ˈlɪbɛɹəʊ/ n
football player libero libéro
volleyball player libero libéro

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
political philosophy libertarianisme libertarisme

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
condition of being free liberté

libidinal adj
pertaining to the libido libidinal libidinale

libidinosity n
lustful desire libidinosité

libidinous /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/ adj
having lustful desires libidineux

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves. libido
sexual urges or drives libido

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
a person who processes and organizes information archiviste
the manager of a library bibliothécaire
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library bibliothécaire

library /ˈlaɪbəɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
collection of subprograms bibliothèque logithèque
institution which holds books etc. bibliothèque
collection of books bibliothèque
collection of DNA material bibliothèque
deck or draw pile bibliothèque

library science n
interdisciplinary science bibliothéconomie

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ n
text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera livret

liceity /lɪˈsiːɪti/ n
legitimacy of an act licéité

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
legal document giving official permission to do something licence
legal terms of product usage licence

license plate n
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle plaque d'immatriculation plaque minéralogique

licentiate n
person who holds the academic degree of license diplomé diplomée

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct leste voluptueux

licentiousness n
Property of being licentious licence licenciosité

lich /lɪtʃ/ adj
undead being liche

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
symbiotic association of fungi and algae lichen

lichenological adj
lichenologique

lichenologist n
expert in lichenology lichenologue

lichenology n
scientific study of lichens lichenologie lichénologie

licit /ˈlɪs.ɪt/ adj
legal term licite

lick /lɪk/ n
the act of licking léchage

lick /lɪk/ v
colloquial: to defeat decisively défaire vaincre
to stroke with the tongue lécher
vulgar slang: to perform cunnilingus lécher

licker /ˈlɪkɚ/ n
someone or something that licks lécheur lécheuse

licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ n
an act of licking léchage

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ v
a fawning toady lèche-botte lèche-cul

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
plant réglisse
confection réglisse

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ n
officer in ancient Rome licteur

lid /lɪd/ n
top or cover couvercle

lidocaine n
local anesthetic lidocaïne

lie /laɪ̯/ n
intentionally false statement mensonge

lie /laɪ̯/ v
be in horizontal position gésir être couché être étendu
be situated trouver
mentir
tell an intentional untruth mentir

lie detector n
polygraph (informal) détecteur de mensonges

lie down v
assume a reclining position se coucher s'allonger s'étendre

lie in wait v
to be hiding to ambush être à l'affût

lie low v
faire profil bas

lie through one's teeth v
To tell a gross or egregious untruth mentir comme un arracheur de dents

liege /liːdʒ/ adj
Serving an independent sovereign or master lige
Sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance lige

liege /liːdʒ/ n
A free and independent person; a lord paramount; a sovereign suzerain

lien /liːn/ n
a legal claim; a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty sûreté réelle

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ adj
military grade lieutenant

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ n
lowest commissioned officer rank lieutenant

lieutenant governor n
lieutenant-gouverneur

life /laɪf/ n
the state of being alive vie
a worthwhile existence vie
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being vie
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual vie
the world in general, existence vie
something inherently part of a person's existence vie

life belt n
buoyant ring bouée de sauvetage

life cycle n
course of stages through which an organism passes cycle de vie

life expectancy n
the amount of time one is expected to live espérance de vie

life insurance n
form of insurance assurance-vie

life is not all beer and skittles proverb
proverb la vie n'est pas toujours une partie de plaisir

life jacket n
An article of protective clothing gilet de sauvetage

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
ideal life of care-free prosperity vie de Cocagne vie de coq-en-pâte

life preserver n
buoyant ring or vest bouée de sauvetage gilet de sauvetage

life raft n
inflatable raft canot de sauvetage

life sentence n
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life condamnation à perpétuité emprisonnement à perpétuité

life-size adj
the same size as the real thing grandeur nature

lifeblood n
figurative: that which is required for existence forces vives élément moteur élément vital

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
a boat to save shipwrecked people radeau de survie

lifeform n
living organism forme de vie

lifeguard n
attendant maître-nageur
lifesaver sauveteur

lifeless adj
dead sans vie

lifesaver n
that saves lives sauveteur secouriste

lifespan n
length of time for which an organism lives durée de vie longévité
length of time for which something exists durée de vie

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
style of living mode de vie

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
duration of the life of someone or something durée de vie vie
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time cent sept ans éternité

lifetime job n
A job for one's whole career emploi à vie

lift /lɪft/ n
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people ascenseur
upward force portance

lift /lɪft/ v
to raise or rise lever
to remove a ban, restriction lever
to steal piquer voler

lift a finger v
to make minimal effort lever le petit doigt

liftering n
cepstral filtering liftrage

lifting /ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/ n
facelift lifting

liftoff n
the point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground décollage

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position ligament

ligand /ˈlɪɡənd/ n
ligand

ligase /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ n
enzyme ligase

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
typography: character that combines multiple letters ligature
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase ligature

liger n
animal born to a male lion and a tigress tiglon tigron

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
having light lumineux lumineuse
pale in colour clair pâle
of little significance léger sans importance
of low weight léger
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc. léger
lightly-built léger
having little force or momentum léger

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
electromagnetic waves lumière clarté
source of illumination lumière
spiritual illumination lumière
point of view lumière

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
to illuminate allumer illuminer
to start (a fire) allumer
to set fire to allumer

light bulb n
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light ampoule lampe ampoule électrique

light industry n
industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery industrie légère

light pen n
a computer input device crayon optique

light pollution n
excess artificial light pollution lumineuse

light rail n
type of passenger railway système de transport léger sur rail système léger sur rail train léger transit léger sur rail

light source n
source of illumination source lumineuse

light switch n
switch used to turn the light on or off interrupteur

light verb n
thematically incomplete verb verbe léger

light year /laɪtjɜː/ /laɪtjɪə/ /laɪtjɪɹ/ n
astronomical distance année-lumière

light-emitting diode n
rectifying semiconductor device diode électroluminescente

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
to alleviate alléger

lighter /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
fire making device briquet

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
building containing a light to warn or guide ships phare

lighthouse keeper n
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light gardien de phare

lighting n
equipment, illumination éclairage

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
in a light manner légèrement

lightness n
the condition of being illuminated luminosité
the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour clarté
the state of having little weight légèreté

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlʌɪʔ.nɪŋ] n
discharge foudre
flash of light éclair éloise

lightning fast adj
fast as lightning éclair foudroyant rapide comme l'éclair

lightning rod n
metallic conductor that protects from lightning paratonnerre

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
tradicional cue at a beginning of a take silence, moteur, action !

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
a fictional type of sword sabre laser sabre-laser sabrolaser

lightspeed n
the speed of light vitesse de la lumière

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ adj
having less than average weight léger

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ n
boxer poids léger

ligneous adj
containing lignin ligneux
woody ligneux

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to become wood lignifier

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
coal lignite

lignoceric acid n
saturated fatty acid acide lignocérique

likable /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ adj
having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable aimable sympa sympathique

like /laɪk/ adj
similar pareil

like /laɪk/ adv
such as comme

like /laɪk/ n
something that a person likes préférence

like /laɪk/ particle
colloquial: mild intensifier genre comme
colloquial: used to precede paraphrased quotations genre comme

like /laɪk/ preposition
similar to comme

like /laɪk/ v
enjoy aimer plaire bien aimer
find attractive plaire aimer
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote liker aimer plussoyer

like a bull in a china shop adj
clumsy, aggressive comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine

like a bull in a china shop adv
clumsily, aggressively comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine

like a duck takes to water
Very naturally comme un poisson dans l'eau

like father, like son proverb
a son will have traits similar to his father tel père, tel fils

like hell
using all strength, speed, effort that one can summon le diable aux chausses le diable aux cul le diable aux trousses

like hot cakes
quickly comme des petits pains

like mother, like daughter proverb
a daughter will have traits similar to her mother telle mère, telle fille

like one's life depended on it
desperately comme si sa vie en dépendait

like shooting fish in a barrel
extremely easy bête comme chou con comme la lune simple comme bonjour

like that
in that particular manner comme ça

like two peas in a pod
very similar comme deux gouttes d'eau

likeability n
amabilité

likelemba n
Rotating Savings and Credit Association likelemba

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
mathematical likelihood vraisemblance
probability vraisemblance

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring probable

liken /ˈlaɪkən/ v
compare comparer

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
in like manner pareillement de même
the same to you pareillement de même idem

liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ n
like sympathie goût

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
shrub lilas
flower lilas
colour lilas

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ adj
very small lilliputien

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ n
small person or being lilliputien lilliputienne

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
flower in the genus Lilium lys lis

lily of the valley n
Convallaria majalis muguet

lily pad n
round leaf of a water lily feuille de nénuphar

lily-livered adj
cowardly poltron

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə bin/ /ˈlaɪmə biːn/ n
butter bean haricot de Lima

limacide n
substance limacide

limaçon n
plane curve limaçon de Pascal

limb /lɪm/ n
branch of a tree branche
part of bow branche
major appendage of human or animal membre extrémité
apparent visual edge limbe
graduated edge limbe

limb /lɪm/ v
to remove limbs démembrer

limbate /ˈlɪm.beɪt/ adj
having a distinct edge bordé encadré entouré frangé ourlé

limber n
two-wheeled vehicle avant-train

limbic system n
Part of the human brain système limbique

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
in-between state limbes
place for innocent souls limbes
dance with bar that is lowered limbo

lime /laɪm/ adj
containing lime or lime juice citron vert

lime /laɪm/ n
inorganic material containing calcium chaux
citrus tree citronnier vert limettier
green citrus fruit lime citron vert limette

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
type of stage lighting feux de la rampe

limerick /ˈlɪməɹɪk/ n
rhyming verse of five lines limerick

limescale n
chalky deposit tartre

limestone n
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments calcaire

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
boundary limite
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges limite

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
restrict limiter

limit point n
a point point d'accumulation

limitable adj
able to be limited limitable

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of limiting limitation
restriction that limits limitation

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
with certain limits placed upon it limité

limited liability company n
type of company société à responsabilité limitée

limitless adj
without limits; boundless illimité

limn /lɪm/ v
to delineate dépeindre
to describe décrire
to draw dessiner
to illuminate, as a manuscript enluminer
to paint peindre

limnology n
science of lakes limnologie

limnoterrestrial adj
limnoterrestre

limousine n
luxury sedan/saloon car limousine

limp /lɪmp/ adj
flaccid; flabby mou
lacking stiffness; flimsy boité

limp /lɪmp/ n
gait boitement boiterie

limp /lɪmp/ v
to walk lamely boiter boitiller claudiquer

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
a small mollusc patelle lampotte

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
clear limpide

limpidity n
property of being limpid. limpidité

limpkin n
large bird courlan brun

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tree tilleul

lindgrenite n
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen lindgrenite

line /laɪn/ n
course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy ligne de conduite
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure droite
path through two or more points, threadlike mark ligne trait
population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup lignée
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc. ligne
telephone or network connection ligne
perfusion line ligne
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself ligne
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed ligne
poetic: verse ligne
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay ligne
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark ride ligne

line /laɪn/ v
baseball: to hit a line drive ligne
cover the inside surface of (something) doubler fourrer
of a dog: impregnate accoupler croiser

line break n
saut de ligne

line of credit n
financial agreement ligne de crédit

line of sight n
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view champ de vision

line segment n
part of a line segment de droite

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
get into a line [[faire]] la [[queue]]

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ n
descent lignée descendance lignage
number of lines lignage

lineament /ˈlɪ.nɪə.mənt/ n
distinctive shape or line linéament

linear /ˈlɪ.ni.ə/ /ˈlɪ.ni.ɚ/ adj
having the form of a line linéaire
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial linéaire

linear algebra n
branch of mathematics algèbre linéaire

linear logic n
logique linéaire

linear transformation n
a map between vector spaces which respects addition and multiplication application linéaire

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ n
proportionality or a mathematical property analogous to it linéarité
state of being linear linéarité

linearize v
to make linear linéariser

linearly adv
in a linear manner linéairement

linearly independent adj
linéairement indépendant

lined antshrike n
A passerine bird of the antbird family batara mantelé

lineic adj
linéique

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
items linge
thread or cloth made from flax fiber lin toile linge

linen closet n
lingère

ling /lɪŋ/ n
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva lotte

linger v
to stay or remain in a place or situation stagner s'attarder

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
women's underwear or nightclothes lingerie

lingonberry n
berry airelle rouge airelle vigne d'Ida

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə fɹæŋ.kə/ n
common language langue véhiculaire lingua franca

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
related to the tongue lingual

linguaphile n
linguophile

linguicide n
the death of a language linguicide

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
one who studies linguistics linguiste

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
Relating to language linguistique lingual
Relating to linguistics linguistique

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
scientific study of language linguistique

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
topical medical preparation liniment

lining n
covering for the inside of something doublure garniture revêtement
material used for inside covering doublure

link /lɪŋk/ n
computing: hyperlink lien hyperlien hypertexte
connection lien rapport connexion
element of a chain chaînon maillon
torch flambeau torche

link /lɪŋk/ v
connect things lier relier

linkage n
in genetics liaison
mechanical device that connects things timonerie

linker ˈlɪŋkɚ n
computer program that assembles objects éditeur de liens

links /lɪŋks/ n
golf course links

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa linotte linotte mélodieuse

linolein n
linoléine

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
inexpensive waterproof covering linoléum

linseed oil n
oil extracted from flax seeds huile de lin

lint /lɪnt/ n
fuzzy fluff mouton peluche

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
horizontal structural beam linteau

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
big cat Panthera leo lion lionne
heraldic charge lion
person with strength and courage lion

lion cub n
young lion lionceau lioncelle lionçonne

lion's den n
a dangerous or frightening place fosse aux lions gueule du loup

lion's share n
A generous portion part du lion

lioness n
female lion lionne

lionfish n
venomous fish pterois

lip /lɪp/ n
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth lèvre
part of body resembling a lip lèvre

lip balm n
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth baume pour les lèvres crème pour les lèvres

lip gloss n
a cosmetic product brillant à lèvres gloss

lip sync n
synchronization of music with lips play-back playback surjeu

lip-sync v
to move lips in synchronization with sounds [[chanter]] [[en]] [[playback]] [[faire]] [[du]] [[playback]]

lipase n
group of enzymes lipase

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
organic compound lipide

lipidic adj
of lipids lipidique

liplessness n
medical condition achilie achéilie achélie

lipoprotein n
complex of protein and lipid lipoprotéine

liposuction /ˈlai.po.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction liposuccion

lipovitellin n
lipovitelline

lipread v
To determine what a person is saying by watching how their lips move lire sur les lèvres

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
make-up for the lips rouge à lèvres
stick of this make-up rouge à lèvres

liquefaction n
Process of being made liquid liquéfaction

liquefied natural gas n
natural gas converted to liquid gaz naturel liquéfié

liquefied petroleum gas n
LPG gaz de pétrole liquéfié

liquefy v
make into a liquid liquéfier

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
a flavored alcoholic beverage liqueur ratafia

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
fluid; not solid and not gaseous liquide
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of liquide
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy liquide

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
substance that is liquid liquide

liquid air n
air in liquid state air liquide

liquid crystal n
phase of matter cristal liquide

liquid crystal display n
display device using liquid crystal afficheur à cristaux liquides écran à cristaux liquides

liquid nitrogen n
nitrogen in the liquid state azote liquide

liquid scintillation n
scintillation scintillation liquide

liquid smoke n
aqueous substance produced by passing smoke through water fumée liquide

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ v
to convert assets into cash liquider
to settle the affairs liquider
to settle a debt liquider
to kill someone liquider

liquidator n
One who liquidates liquidateur liquideur

liquidizer n
a machine to chop or puree food robot mixer

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation spiritueux

liquor store n
liquor store, bottle shop magasin de vins et spiritueux

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
basic unit of currency in Turkey livre
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc. lire livre

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
The habit or an act of lisping. zézaiement sesseyement susseyement zozotement

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly zézayer zozoter susseyer

list /lɪst/ n
enumeration or compilation of items liste
computing: codified representation of a list liste
nautical: tilting or careening manoeuvre gîte bande

list /lɪst/ v
to create or recite a list lister
to tilt gîter

listel n
narrow fillet or border listel

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
to expect or wait for a sound guetter tendre l'oreille écouter
to pay attention to a sound écouter
to accept advice or obey instruction écouter
to hear (something) écouter

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ n
someone who listens auditeur auditrice écouteur écouteuse

listenership n
audience audience

listening /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ n
act of listening écouter

listening post n
facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals poste d'écoute

listening watch n
continuous monitoring écoute permanente

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
apathique indolent

lit /ˈlɪt/ adj
Lighted allumé

litany /ˈlɪtn̩i/ n
prolonged or tedious list litanie
ritual liturgical prayer litanie

lite /laɪt/ adj
lightweight léger
low in calories allégé light

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
ability to read and write alphabétisme littératie littérisme

literal /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
consisting of, or expressed by, letters épistolaire
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties littéral
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation littéral

literal /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ n
programming: value written in the source code littéral littéraux

literally [ˈlɪt͡ʃɹəli] [ˈlɪɾɚ(ɹ)əli] adv
not metaphorically littéralement mot à mot texto

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
relating to literature littéraire
relating to writers, or the profession of literature littéraire

literate adj
able to read, having literacy lettré alphabète
knowledgeable in literature and writing lettré

literati /ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː(ɹ).tiː/ /ˌlɪtəˈɹɑti/ n
well-educated, literary people littérateur littératrice

literator n
littérateur

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
body of all written works littérature
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject littérature
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture littérature

litharge /ˈlɪθɑɹdʒ/ /ˈlɪθɑːdʒ/ n
lead monoxide litharge

lithe /laɪð/ adj
flexible souple
slim svelte élancé

lithiasis n
formation of stone-like deposits lithiase

lithic /ˈlɪθɪk/ adj
stone lithique

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
id=Q568|chemical element lithium

lithium aluminium hydride n
chemical compound, LiH tétrahydruroaluminate de lithium

lithograph n
noun lithographie

lithographer n
a person who makes lithographs lithographe

lithography n
printing method lithographie

lithology n
the study of rocks lithologie

lithophane n
lithophanie

lithosphere n
The outer layer of the Earth lithosphère

lithotripsy n
the breaking-up of kidney stones or similar calculi by means of ultrasound lithotripsie lithotritie

litigation /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
conduct of a lawsuit litige

litmus n
dyestuff from lichen tournesol

litmus paper n
test paper papier de tournesol

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ n
rhetoric: stating a point by denying its opposite litote

litra n
coin litra

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
unit of fluid measure litre

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
animals born in one birth portée
bedding for animals litière
material for litter tray litière
platform designed to carry a person or a load litière
discarded items détritus

litter box n
box to provide a soiling area for cats bac à chat litière

litterateur n
person engaged in various literary works littérateur

litterateuse n
female litterateur littératrice

litteratrice n
female litterateur littératrice

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
(of a sibling) younger cadet
small in size petit

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
not much peu

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
small amount peu peu de

little black dress n
woman's short black dress petite robe noire

little boy n
a diminutive male child gamin garçonnet petit

little brother n
frérot

little by little adv
a small amount at a time petit à petit peu à peu

little finger n
outermost and smallest finger of the hand auriculaire petit doigt

little girl n
a female child fillette gamine jeune fille petite

little grebe n
bird grèbe castagneux petit grèbe

little green man n
petit homme vert

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ɑʊl/ n
species of owl chevêche

little person n
petite personne

little sister n
petite sœur

little toe n
smallest toe of the foot petit doigt petit doigt de pied petit orteil

littoralization n
littoralisation

liturgical /lɨˈtɹ̩dʒɨkl̩/ adj
Pertaining to liturgy liturgique

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals liturgie

live /lɪv/ adj
(broadcasting) Seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens en direct
having life vivant

live /lɪv/ adv
as it happens en direct

live /lɪv/ v
be alive vivre
have permanent residence habiter demeurer

live album n
album album live

live and let live v
be tolerant vivre et laisser vivre

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
one who uses violence can expect a violent response qui vit par l’épée, périra par l’épée

live up v
to fulfil the expectations placed upon être à la hauteur

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlʌɪvlɪhʊd/ n
means of supporting oneself gagne-pain subsistance

liveliness ˈlaɪvlinəs n
the quality of being lively vitalité

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
full of life animé animée

liver /lɪvə(ɹ)/ n
organ of the body foie
organ as food foie

livermorium /ˌlɪvərˈmɔːriəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 116 livermorium

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
bryophyte with a leafy stem hépatique

liverwurst n
liver sausage saucisson de pâté de foie

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
distinctive uniform worn by a group livrée
paint scheme livrée

livestock n
farm animals bétail

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
having a dark, bluish appearance livide
very angry, furious furieux

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
having life vivant

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
style of life vie

living conditions n
conditions de vie

living dead n
undead morts-vivants zombis

living fossil n
fossile vivant

living language n
a language which is still spoken langue vivante

living proof n
real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis preuve vivante

living room n
room in a private house salon séjour

livor mortis n
settling of the blood in the lower portion of the body lividités cadavériques

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
reptile lézard

lizardfish n
member of the family Synodontidae poisson-lézard
the taxonomic family Synodontidae poisson-lézard

llama /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
South Americal mammal of the camel family, Lama glama lama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
look, see, behold voici voilà

lo and behold interjection
used to express surprise et voilà! tiens, tiens!

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
a large number or amount paquet tas
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time charge
the volume of work required to be performed charge
burden charge
the electrical current or power delivered by a device puissance

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
to read into memory charger
to fill with munition charger
to put a load on or in charger

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
(gaming, of dice, also used figuratively) biased pipé
(of a question) designed to produce a predictable answer, or to lay a trap pipé
(of a projectile weapon) armed chargé
burdened by load chargé
(of a word or phrase) having strong connotations chargé de sens lourd de sens
(slang) drunk beurré bourré pété
(slang) having wealth plein de thunes pété de thunes

loader n
person or device that loads chargeur
program that prepares other programs for execution chargeur

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
block of bread miche baguette pain
large block of soap savonnette

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
do nothing paresser

loafer n
footwear mocassin
idle person fainéant oisif paresseux

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
type of soil terreau

loamy adj
glaise

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
borrowed sum of money or other valuables prêt emprunt

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
to lend prêter

loan shark n
money lender; usurer usurier usurière

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
word taken from another language emprunt

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant déplaisant désagréable faché hostile
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined hésitant réticent

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
hate, detest, revile exécrer

loathing n
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike dégoût

loathsome adj
highly offensive; sickening, abominable dégoûtant odieux

lob /lɒb/ n
high-arching pass or stroke lob

lob /lɒb/ v
to throw or hit a ball high into the air faire un lob lancer en chandelle lancer haut lobber

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
entryway or waiting area; vestibule vestibule foyer
group of people who try to lobby lobby

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ v
To attempt to influence faire pression sur

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
A person who for remuneration reattempts to persuade politicians lobbyiste

lobe /ləʊb/ n
division of the brain lobe
any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form lobe

lobelia n
plant lobélie

lobotomy n
surgical operation lobotomie

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
crustacean homard

lobular adj
Of or relating to a lobule lobulaire

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism local
of a nearby location local locale
computing: having limited scope local locale

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
a branch of an organization section
a train that stops at all stations omnibus

local area network n
network LAN RLE réseau local

local class n
class declared in the body of a function classe locale

local color n
aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities couleur locale

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
language-related settings paramètres régionaux

locality n
neighbourhood quartier voisinage
surroundings of a particular place région

localization n
act of localizing localisation
state of being localized localisation
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region localisation

locally adv
with respect to place localement

locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
(intransitive) to place oneself; to take up one's residence; to settle se poser
designate the site or place of localiser

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
place lieu emplacement localisation position situation

locative case n
case used to indicate place, or the place where locatif

locavore n
locavore

lochia /ˈlɒkɪə/ n
post-partum vaginal discharge lochies

lochial adj
of or pertaining to the lochia lochial

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
firing mechanism of a gun verrou serrure
segment of a canal écluse sas
something used for fastening verrou cadenas serrure
length of hair mèche

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
to become fastened in place se bloquer se verrouiller
to fasten with a lock verrouiller barrer

lock up v
of a computer: to cease responding se bloquer
to close the doors and windows securely verrouiller
to imprison or incarcerate someone enfermer

lockable adj
capable of being locked verrouillable

locked-in syndrome n
syndrome d'enfermement

locker n
storage compartment casier consigne automatique

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
chained ornament médaillon

lockout n
opposite of a strike grève patronale lock-out lockout

locksmith n
one who practices locksmithing serrurier

locksmithing /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ n
art of making and defeating locks serrurerie

locomotion n
ability to move locomotion

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails locomotive

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
place or locality endroit lieu
position on a chromosome locus
set of all points given by an equation or condition lieu

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
type of grasshopper locuste criquet

lode /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
vein of metallic ore filon

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ n
local chapter of freemasons loge
porter's rooms maison du portier
recreational building cabane

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ v
to flatten to the ground verser
to stay in any place or shelter demeurer loger

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
condition of a plant that has been flattened verse
place to live or lodge logement hébergement

loess /ləːs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ n
sediment of eolian origin lœss

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
an attic or similar space grenier

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
high, having great height or stature haut

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ n
bulky piece of timber bûche
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches bûche grume tronc

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ v
to cut down trees abattre couper
make an entry in a log ajouter inscrire

log cabin n
small simple dwelling made from wood cabane [[cabane]] [[en]] [[rondin

log in v
gain access to a computer system connecter identifier

log out v
to exit an account in a computing system délogger

loganberry n
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry mûroise

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number logarithme

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded livre de bord

loge /ləʊʒ/ n
upscale seating region in theatres or similar loge

logger /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees bûcheron

logging n
cutting trees exploitation forestière

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
mathematical study logique
method of human thought logique
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness logique
formal or informal language logique

logic gate n
a physical Boolean device porte logique

logical [ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ] [ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
in agreement with the principles of logic logique
reasonable logique
of or pertaining to logic logique

logically adv
in a logical manner logiquement

logician /loʊd͡ʒˈɪʃən/ n
person who studies or teaches logic logicien logicienne

login /ˈlɑɡɪn/ n
user's identification ID compte identifiant nom d'utilisateur

logion /ˈloʊ.dʒi.ən/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible logion

logistic /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
mathematics: relating to symbolic logic logistique
statistics: relating to the logistic function logistique
relating to logistics logistique

logistic /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/ n
mathematics: logistic function logistique

logistical adj
relating to logistics logistique

logistician n
person involved with logistics logisticien logisticienne

logistics n
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services logistique
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation logistique

logjam n
A clog; any jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress embouteillage impasse
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river bourrage

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity logotype logo

logogram /ˈlɒɡəɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔːɡəɡɹæm/ n
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase logogramme

logograph n
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase logographe

logogriph n
word puzzle with clues in verse logogriphe

logopedics n
study and correction of speech defects logopédie orthophonie

logopedist n
logopedist logopède logopédiste orthophoniste

logotype n
single type two letters, a ligature ligature
symbol used by organization, logo logotype logo

logwood n
tree campêche

loin /lɔɪn/ n
cut of meat côtes premières filet
part of the body lombes

loincloth n
garment pagne

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia lombes

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
to stand about without any aim or purpose flâner traîner

lolcat n
image macro of a kitten or cat with a humurous caption lolcat lolchat

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
confectionery on a stick sucette suçon

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ n
silliness absurdité

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ v
dawdle; to avoid work paresser

lone adj
having no companion seul
isolated seul isolé
situated with no neighbours isolé
sole unique

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
condition of being lonely solitude

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated seul
of place: desolate désert abandonné

loner n
one who lacks or avoids company solitaire

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ adj
unhappy due to being alone solitaire

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ adj
having great duration long
having much distance from one point to another long

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ adv
long duration longtemps
particular duration [[combien]] [[de]] [[temps]] temps

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ v
to wait, to aspire [[aspirer]] à

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
love fades away when people are distant loin des yeux, loin du cœur

long ago adv
at a time in the distant past il y a longtemps jadis

long drink n
large mixed drink long drink

long face n
expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom faire la tête

long for v
to have desire for; to yearn convoiter
to miss languir

long in the tooth adj
old, aged blanchi sous le harnois défraîchi vieux jeu

long johns n
garment for bottom half of the body caleçon long

long jump n
athletics field event saut en longueur

long jumper n
athlete sauteur en longueur

long live v
prosper vive

long primer n
petit-romain

long s n
the character ſ s long

long scale n
échelle longue

long story short adv
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story pour faire court

long time no see interjection
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time ça fait longtemps ça fait un bail !

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
Proverb a beau mentir qui vient de loin

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
Asio otus hibou moyen duc

long-legged buzzard n
Buteo rufinus buse féroce

long-standing adj
having existed for a long time de longue date

long-suffering adj
having endured discomfort longanime

long-tailed duck n
Clangula hyemalis harelde kakawi

long-term adj
becoming evident after a relatively long time period à long terme
extending over a relatively long time period à long terme

long-winded adj
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose prolixe verbeux

longan /ˈlɑŋɡən/ /ˈlɒŋɡən/ n
fruit longane
tree longanier

longanimous adj
long-suffering longanime

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
large bow arc long anglais

longe /lʌndʒ/ n
long rope used while longeing longe

longeron n
thin strip of wood or metal longeron

longevity /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life longévité

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
melancholic desire nostalgie

longitude /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
angular distance longitude
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole longitude

longitudinal wave n
type of wave onde longitudinale

longline n
very long fishing line with multiple hooks palangre

longship n
type of Viking vessel drakkar

longspine snipefish n
Macroramphosus scolopax bécasse de mer

longwave adj
having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters grande onde

lonsdaleite n
mineral lonsdaléite

loofah n
tropical vine loofa luffa

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ n
sputum glaviot huitre mollard

look /luːk/ /lʊk/ n
facial expression regard mine
physical appearance air

look /luːk/ /lʊk/ v
to appear, to seem sembler avoir l'air paraître
to face donner sur regarder
to search chercher
to try to see regarder

look after v
to watch, to protect soigner occuper garder veiller

look and feel n
visual design and behaviour of a user interface aspect et la convivialité

look at v
to consider fixer regarder
to observe or watch regarder
to study visually regarder

look back v
look behind oneself [[regarder]] [[derrière]] [[soi]]
reminisce about the past se remémorer

look down on v
to regard or treat as inferior mépriser

look for v
search; seek chercher rechercher

look forward to v
anticipate, expect, or wait for attendre avec impatience espérer hâte

look into v
to investigate, explore, or consider pencher

look like v
be similar in appearance, resemble ressembler
seem, appear sembler

look out v
to be vigilant and aware prendre garde

look the part v
appear suitable for a particular kind of work avoir la gueule de l'emploi avoir la tête de l'emploi avoir le physique de l'emploi

look up v
to obtain information about something from a text source chercher

look up to v
To show respect for respecter

look-alike n
person who is visually similar to another; a double sosie

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
person physically resembling another person sosie

looker n
slang: good-looking one canon

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
person on watch for approaching enemy, police, etc. guetteur sentinelle
vantage point with a view of the surrounding area poste de guet

looks /lʊks/ n
appearance allure

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
weaving frame métier à tisser

loom /lum/ /luːm/ v
impend, threaten, hang over menacer

loon /ˈluːn/ n
a crazy person fou
bird of order Gaviiformes plongeon huard

loop /luːp/ n
complete circuit for an electric current circuit fermé
programmed sequence of instructions boucle
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself boucle
aircraft maneuver boucle
edge that begins and ends on the same vertex of a graph boucle
length of thread, line or rope boucle
transportation route that starts and ends at the same point boucle

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
method of escape brèche échappatoire
slit in a castle wall meurtrière

loopy /ˈluːpi/ adj
Having loops plein de courbes
Idiotic, crazy or drunk bourré fada timbré

loose /luːs/ adj
not compact mal fixé
not fitting tightly ample lousse pas serré
not fixed tightly lâche mal fixé
not packaged à la pièce
promiscuous débauché facile

loose /luːs/ v
to unfasten défaire

loose change n
coins kept in one's pocket or bag monnaie

loose coupling n
computer science: low-level interdependent coupling between modules couplage

loosehead n
rugby player pilier gauche

loosely /ˈluːsli/ adv
not tightly sans serrer

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
to make less tight desserrer

loosestrife n
Lysimachia lysimaque
Lythrum salicaire

loot /luːt/ n
money fric pognon
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband butin

loot /luːt/ v
to steal from piller

looter n
one who loots pillard pilleur

lope /loʊp/ /ləʊp/ v
to travel an easy pace with long strides courir en bondissant

loppers n
pruning shears with long handles sécateur de force

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
not balanced bancal

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
talkative, chatty loquace

loquaciously adv
in a loquacious manner de manière loquace

loquacity n
talkativeness loquacité

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
fruit bibace nèfle du Japon
tree bibacier néflier du Japon

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
aristocrat seigneur monsieur
master of a household châtelain

lordosis n
excessive backwards curvature of the spine lordose

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ n
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord domaine
title Monsieur le [[Seigneur]]

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ n
an opera glass with a handle binocle lorgnette lorgnon

lorikeet n
loriquet

lory n
small parrot lori

lose /luːz/ v
(transitive) fail to win perdre
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability perdre
fail to be the winner perdre
have (somebody of one's kin) die perdre
shed (weight) perdre
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer perdre

lose face v
lose respect of others perdre la face

lose one's head /luːz wʌnz hɛd/ v
behave irrationally or lose self-control perdre la tête

lose one's mind /luːz wʌnz maɪnd/ v
to become insane perdre la raison

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
to be explosively angry perdre son calme perdre son sang froid sortir de ses gonds

lose one's virginity v
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse perdre la virginité

lose weight v
to become less heavy maigrir perdre du poids

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
person who fails to win perdant

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
financial: negative result on balance perte
hurtful condition resulting from losing perte
something lost perte
The result of an alteration in a function or characteristic of the body perte
engineering: power expended without doing useful work perte
instance of losing défaite perte

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales produit d'appel

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ adj
in an unknown location perdu
unable to find one's way perdu

lost and found n
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners objets trouvés

lost cause n
peine perdue

lost generation n
génération perdue

lost soul n
a person lacking direction or motivation in life âme en peine

lost wax n
method of casting using wax cire perdue

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
distinct portion or plot of land parcelle lot
informal: a number of people taken collectively bande
number of things taken collectively ensemble groupe
prize in a lottery lot
that which happens without human design or forethought destin

lotic adj
living in flowing water; adapted to life in flowing water lotique

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
ointment that one rubs on the skin lotion

lotophagous adj
lotophage

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance loterie

lottery ticket n
slip of paper drawn in a lottery billet de loterie

lotto n
loto

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ n
plant of the genus Nelumbo lotus

loud /laʊd/ adj
noisy bruyant bruyante
of a colour, clothing, etc. voyant voyante
of a sound fort forte

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
in a loud manner fort à haute voix à voix haute

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
encasing enceinte acoustique
transducer haut-parleur

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ n
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII louis d'or

lounge /laʊndʒ/ n
living room salon
waiting room salle d'attente

loupe /luːp/ n
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers loupe

louse /laʊs/ n
insect pou
worthless person salaud salaude salop salopard saloparde salope

lousy adj
Infested with lice pouilleux
filled with bourré
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded minable pouilleux pourri

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
bumpkin malotru
troublemaker voyou

louvar n
Luvarus imperialis louvareau

lovable adj
inspiring love aimable adorable

lovage /ˈlʌvədʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/ n
a Mediterranean herb livèche

love /lʊv/ /lʊːv/ /lʌv/ n
Clematis vitalba clématite vigne-blanche
strong affection amour
amour
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart amour
zero zéro

love /lʊv/ /lʊːv/ /lʌv/ v
(euphemistic): to have sex with baiser coucher faire l'amour
be strongly inclined towards doing [[aimer]] [[beaucoup]] [[vouloir]] [[beaucoup]] bien
have a strong affection for aimer
care about; will good for aimer

love affair n
adulterous relationship affaire de cœur

love at first sight n
an instantaneous attraction coup de foudre

love bite n
swelling on the skin sucette suçon

love child n
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents enfant de l'amour

love game n
a game in which one player scored no points jeu blanc

love handle n
a protruding area of fat on the side of the body poignée d’amour

love hotel n
short-stay hotel for sex love hotel

love is blind proverb
proverb l’amour est aveugle

love letter n
letter about the author's love lettre d’amour

love song n
song about love [[chanson]] d'[[amour]]

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹʌɪæŋɡəl/ n
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third triangle amoureux

love-in-a-mist n
Nigella damascena nigelle de Damas

lovebird n
a parrot of the genus Agapornis inséparable
an affectionate couple (or a person thereof) tourtereau tourtereaux tourterelle

loved /lʌvd/ adj
Being the object of love adoré aimé

loved one n
very close friend or family member proche

loveless adj
without love [[sans]] [[amour]]

loveliness n
property of being lovely beauté charme

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
one who loves another person amoureuse amoureux
sexual partner amant amante

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
expressing a large amount of love aimant

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
depressed, sad déprimé
despicable abject bas petit
in a position comparatively close to the ground bas
small in height bas
not high in amount or quantity bas faible petit
of pitch grave

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ n
area of low pressure basse pression dépression
depressed mood or situation dépression
lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system première

low blow n
an unfair attack coup bas
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing coup bas

low temperature flexibility n
ability of membrane to resist cracking at low temperature flexibilité au froid

low tide n
the tide at its lowest level marée basse

low-end adj
low-quality bas de gamme

lower /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ v
depress as to direction, as a gun baisser
intransitive: to decrease in value baisser
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail abaisser amener faire descendre
pull down abaisser baisser
reduce the height of, as a fence or chimney abaisser baisser
reduce (something) in value, amount, etc. baisser abaisser diminuer réduire
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature abaisser baisser diminuer
reflexive: to humble oneself s'abaisser
to fall, to grow less baisser diminuer réduire

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
lower case letters, collectively bas-de-casse minuscule

lower class n
class of people bas peuple

lower house n
part of a parliament chambre basse

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
in lower case minuscule

lowering n
act of something being lowered baisse

lowland n
area which is lower than surroundings plaine basse terre

lox /lɑks/ n
smoked salmon saumon fumé

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
firm in allegiance to a person or institution loyal

loyalize v
make someone loyal to a cause fidéliser

loyally adv
in a loyal manner loyalement

loyalty n
the state of being loyal; fidelity loyauté
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation loyauté

loyalty card n
card carte de fidélité

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
medicated sweet pastille
rhombus losange rhombus

lubricant n
substance used to reduce friction lubrifiant

lubricate v
to make slippery or smooth lubrifier

lubrication /lubɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
the application of lubricants lubrification

lucid /ˈluːsɪd/ adj
clear; easily understood clair claire
mentally rational; sane lucide

lucid dream n
lucid dream rêve lucide

lucidity n
property of being lucid lucidité

lucidly /ˈluːsɪdli/ adv
in a lucid manner lucidement

lucidness /ˈluːsɪdnəs/ n
property of being lucid lucidité

luciferase n
biochemistry: any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin luciférase

luciferous adj
figuratively illuminating lucifère
literally illuminating lucifère

luck /lʌk/ n
something that happens to someone by chance chance bol cul veine

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
in a lucky manner heureusement

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
being good by chance chanceux heureux fortuné porte-bonheur
of people, having good fortune chanceux heureux veinard

lucky charm n
object kept for good luck amulette colifichet porte-bonheur talisman

lucrative adj
producing a surplus; profitable lucratif

lucre /ˈluːkə/ /ˈluːkəɹ/ n
money, riches, or wealth gain profit

lucubrate /ˈluː.kjə.bɹeɪt/ v
work diligently by artificial light; to study at night pernocter veiller en travaillant

lucubration n
intense and prolonged study or meditation élucubration
the product of such study élucubration

lucumo n
lucumon

ludic /ˈluː.dɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to play ludique

ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny absurde

ludology n
study of games ludologie

lug /lʌɡ/ n
device for terminating an electrical conductor cosse

lug /lʌɡ/ v
to haul something heavy trimbaler

luger /ˈluːʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
competer in the luge lugeur lugeuse

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
traveller's containers bagage bagages

lugsail n
sail voile à corne

lugubrious /ləˈɡuːbɹi.əs/ adj
gloomy lugubre

lugubriously adv
in a lugubrious manner lugubrement

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
temperature tiède
not very enthusiastic tiède

lull /lʌl/ n
a period of rest pause
a period without waves or wind. bonace calme

lull /lʌl/ v
to cause to rest apaiser bercer calmer

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
a soothing song to lull children to sleep berceuse

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
lumbago

lumbar puncture n
procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid ponction lombaire

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
wood as building material bois de charpente

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
person who fells trees bûcheron

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ n
SI-unit for luminous flux lumen

lumenal adj
Relating to the cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ de la lumière du lumen

luminary /ˈluməˌnɛɹi/ /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
artificial light luminaire
body that gives light astre
one who is an inspiration to others lumière

luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ n
emission luminescence

luminol n
chemical that exhibits blue chemiluminescence luminol

luminosity n
state of being luminous luminosité

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adj
emitting light; glowing brightly lumineux

luminous energy n
SI-unit for luminous flux quantité de lumière

luminous flux n
flux lumineux

luminous intensity n
measure of light intensité lumineuse

luminously adv
in a luminous manner lumineusement

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ n
clumsy, stupid person goujat mufle rustre

lump /lʌmp/ n
A small, shaped mass of sugar morceau
group, set, or unit forfait lot paquet
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group protubérance bosse masse motte renflement tas

lump in one's throat n
on the point of crying boule dans la gorge nœud dans la gorge

lump sum n
large one-time payment somme forfaitaire

lumpenproletariat /lɐmpənpɹoʊləˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat lumpenproletariat

lumpsucker n
scorpaeniform fish grosse poule de mer lompe

lumpy adj
full of lumps grumeleux

lunar /ˈlu.nɚ/ /ˈluː.nə/ adj
of, or pertaining to, the moon lunaire

lunar calendar n
a calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon calendrier lunaire

lunar eclipse n
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon éclipse lunaire

lunar phase n
any one of the aspects presented by the moon phase lunaire

lunar year n
a year determined by a certain number of phases of the moon année lunaire

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ adj
crazed lunatique

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
insane person aliéné aliénée dément démente

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
meal around midday déjeuner dîner lunch

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
to eat lunch déjeuner [[prendre]] [[déjeuner]] luncher

lunchbox n
container for transporting meals panier repas

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
organ that extracts oxygen from the air poumon

lung cancer n
cancer of the lung(s) cancer du poumon

lungeing cavesson n
halter caveçon

lungeing rein n
lunge line longe

lungfish n
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi dipneuste

lungi n
garment lungi

lunisolar adj
lunisolaire

lunisolar calendar n
calendrier luni-solaire

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
an edible lupine seed lupin
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae lupin

lupine /ˈluː.paɪn/ adj
having the characteristics of a wolf lupin
wolf-like lupin
ravenous vorace

lurch n
sudden or unsteady movement embardée

lurch v
to make a sudden, unsteady movement faire une embardée

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
artificial fishing bait leurre
tempting or attractive object attrait

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ v
to entice attirer leurrer séduire

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊ.ɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
being of a light yellow hue jaunâtre
ghastly, pale or wan in appearance blafard blême livide
shocking, horrifying choquant choquante

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
to hang out or wait around a location traîner
to remain concealed in order to ambush s'embusquer se cacher
to remain unobserved se cacher se dissimuler

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
someone who lurks rôdeur rôdeuse

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcoholic alcoolique

lust /lʌst/ n
general want or longing convoitise
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature luxure

lust /lʌst/ v
crave sexual contact désirer
strongly desire désirer joie

luster n
a shine, polish or sparkle lustre éclat
brilliance, attractiveness or splendor éclat
refinement, polish or quality lustre

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
full of lust lubrique

lustration n
a rite of purification, especially washing lustration
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators lustration

lustrous adj
having a glow or lustre brillant lustré

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
stringed instrument luth

luteal adj
of the corpus luteum lutéal

lutein n
yellow carotenoid pigment lutéine

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number of 71 lutécium lutétium

luthier /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ n
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument luthier

lutz /lʌts/ n
in figure skating, a type of jump lutz

lux n
the derived unit of illuminance lux

luxuriant adj
abundant in growth or detail luxuriant luxuriante

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
being very fine and comfortable luxueux
enjoying pleasures of luxury de luxe

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
something desirable but expensive luxe
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings luxe
something very pleasant but not really needed in life luxe

ly n
A.L. AL a.l. al

lycaenid n
a member of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae lycénidé

lyceum /laɪˈsiːəm/ n
a public hall designed for lectures or concerts lycée

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ n
fruit litchi letchi
tree litchi letchi li-tchi

lycée n
a public secondary school in France lycée

lye /laɪ/ n
caustic alkaline solution lessive de soude potasse potasse caustique soude soude caustique
potassium or sodium hydroxide hydroxyde de sodium soude caustique

lymph /lɪmf/ n
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system lymphe

lymph node n
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system ganglion lymphatique nœud lymphatique

lymphatic adj
pertaining to lymph or lymphatic system lymphatique

lymphatic system n
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes système lymphatique

lymphocyte n
type of white blood cell lymphocyte

lymphoma n
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue lymphome

lynch /lɪntʃ/ v
execute without a proper legal trial lyncher

lynchpin n
central cohesive source of stability and security cheville ouvrière pivot
securing pin cheville goupille

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
wild cat lynx loup-cervier luberne

lyo- prefix
lyo-

lyonnaise /ˌliː.əˈneɪz/ adj
in a style typical to Lyons lyonnais

lyophilization n
lyophilisation

lyophilize v
freeze-dry lyophiliser

lyophilized adj
lyophilisé

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
stringed musical instrument lyre

lyric poetry n
lyric poetry lyrique lyrisme

lyricist n
writer of lyrics parolier

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
the words to a song paroles

lysergic acid diethylamide n
a powerful hallucinogen diéthylamide de l'acide lysergique

lysine n
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂ lysine

lysis /ˈlaɪsɪs/ n
(chemistry) destruction of cells lyse
(medicine) gradual recovery from disease rémission

lysosome n
digestive organelle lysosome

lyxose n
aldopentose found in some bacteria lyxose

m'kay /mːˈkeɪ/ interjection
(informal) Okay m’kay m’voyez

mRNA n
messenger RNA ARNm

ma n
colloquial form of mother maman

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /məˈkɑːbɹə/ adj
ghastly, shocking, terrifying macabre effrayant funeste funèbre horrible lugubre
obsessed with death macabre gothique morbide thanatophile
representing or personifying death macabre

macadamia nut n
edible seed of the macadamia tree noix de macadamia

macaque /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
macaque
any monkey of the genus Macaca macaque

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ n
pastry macaron

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
type of pasta macaronis

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ adj
jumbled bâtard
written in a mixture of languages macaronique

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ n
macaronic work amphigouri charabia galimatias

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough congolais rocher coco

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
various parrots ara

macchia /mæk.ɪa/ n
shrubland biota maquis

mace /meɪs/ n
ceremonial form of this weapon masse
weapon masse masse d'armes
a spice macis

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
to soften or separate by immersion in a liquid macérer

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act or process of macerating macération

macerator /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
a machine that reduces solids to small pieces broyeur

machaca n
fulgore porte-lanterne

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
a sword-like tool machette

machicolation /məˌtʃɪ.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
shooting hole mâchicoulis

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ n
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes machination

machine /məˈʃiːn/ n
mechanical or electrical device machine
a person who is very proficient machine

machine code n
machine code code machine

machine gun n
type of firearm mitrailleuse

machine language n
set of instructions for a computer code machine langage machine

machine learning n
field of study apprentissage automatique

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
tool used for machining machine-outil

machine translation n
act of translating something by means of a machine traduction automatique

machine-gunner n
someone who uses a machine gun mitrailleur

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
collective parts of something which allow it to function machinerie
working parts of a machine as a group machinerie

machinist /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ n
person employed to shift scenery in a theater machiniste

machismo /mɑːˈtʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ n
exaggerated masculinity machisme

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ adj
manly, tough macho

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ n
macho person macho

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
edible fish maquereau

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ adj
very large in scale macro-

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ n
an abbreviation of complicated input macro macro-commande

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
large macro-

macrobiotic adj
diet macrobiotique

macroblock n
block of adjacent pixels macrobloc

macrocephaly n
a condition in which the head is abnormally large macrocéphalie

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹəʊˌkɒ.zəm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑ.zəm/ n
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures macrocosme

macrocosmic adj
of or pertaining to the macrocosm macrocosmique

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
study of the entire economy macroéconomie

macrogamete n
larger of a pair of conjugating gametes macrogamète

macrography n
macrographie

macrometeorology n
study of the large-scale behaviour of the atmosphere macrométéorologie

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark macron

macrophage n
type of white blood cell macrophage

macrophotography n
close-up photography macrophotographie

macrophyte /ˈmakɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmækɹəˌfaɪt/ n
macroscopic plant macrophyte

macroscopic adj
visible to the unassisted eye macroscopique

macula n
anatomy: yellow spot near the center of retina macula macula lutea

maculate adj
Defiled; impure impur

mad /mæd/ adj
angry en colère fâché fâchée
insane (adj.) fou folle

mad cow n
mad cow disease vache folle

mad cow disease n
bovine spongiform encephalopathy maladie de la vache folle

mad scientist n
stock character in popular fiction savant fou

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
polite term of address to a woman madame
woman who manages a brothel mère maquerelle

madarosis n
loss of eyebrows or eyelashes madarose

maddah n
Arabic diacritic madda

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ adj
garance

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
garance

made in China adj
manufactured in the PRC fabriqué en Chine

made in Japan adj
manufactured in Japan fabriqué au Japon

made-to-measure adj
made to individual specifications sur mesure

madeleine /ˈmadəleɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ n
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell madeleine

mademoiselle n
courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country mademoiselle

madly /ˈmædli/ adv
in a mad manner follement

madman n
An insane man fou insensé

madness /ˈmæd.nɪs/ n
insanity folie

madras n
fabric madras

madrasah n
school for Islamic theology médersa

madrigal /ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ n
either musical sense madrigal

madwoman n
a woman who is insane folle

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
large whirlpool maëlstrom tourbillon

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
follower of Dionysus ménade

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
a crime syndicate mafia

mag wheel n
wheel of magnesium alloy roue en alliage

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing magasin
ammunition storehouse arsenal
periodical magazine revue

magenta /məˈdʒɛntə/ n
colour magenta

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing flesh asticot larve

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc. magie
something spectacular or wonderful magie
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural magie
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism magie

magic carpet n
a carpet capable of magical flight tapis volant
a skier/snowboarder conveyor tapis roulant

magic lantern n
early form of slide projector lanterne magique

magic mushroom n
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects champi champignon hallucinogène

magic trick n
act of illusion or magic tour de magie

magic wand n
wand used to perform magic baguette magique

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
the word "please" or "thanks" mot magique
word with magical effect formule magique incantation

magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ /ˈmædʒɪkɯl/ adj
relating to magic magique

magically /ˈmædʒɪkli/ adv
in a magical manner magiquement

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic magicien
performer of tricks magicien

magister /ˈmædʒɪstə(ɹ)/ n
The possessor of a master's degree maître professeur

magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/ n
judicial officer magistrat

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
molten matter magma

magma chamber n
a large underground pool of molten rock chambre magmatique

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
of, related to, or produced by magma magmatique

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul magnanimité

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
noble and generous in spirit magnanime

magnanimously adv
in a magnanimous manner magnanimement

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ n
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry. magnat

magnesemia n
the presence of magnesium ions in the blood magnésémie

magnesian adj
containing magnesia magnésien

magnesite n
a form of magnesium carbonate, O₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state magnésite

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
id=Q660|chemical element magnésium

magnesium chloride n
magnesium salt of hydrochloric acid chlorure de magnésium

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism aimant

magnet- /maɡˌniːt/ prefix
magnet, magnetic, magnetism magnéto-

magnetar n
pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field magnétar

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism magnétique
determined by earth's magnetic fields magnétique
having an extraordinary ability to attract magnétique
having the properties a magnet magnétique

magnetic compass n
instrument boussole magnétique

magnetic field n
a field of magnetic force champ magnétique

magnetic flux n
measure of the strength of a magnetic field in a given area flux magnétique

magnetic flux density n
(physics) densité de flux magnétique

magnetic moment n
magnetic moment moment magnétique

magnetic pole n
pôle magnétique

magnetic tape n
acrylic tape used for recording data bande magnétique

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
the property of being magnetic magnétisme

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
a mineral magnétite

magnetization n
The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized magnétisation

magneto /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ n
magnéto

magnetometer ˌmaɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə ˌmæɡnəˈtɑmədər n
instrument magnétomètre

magnetooptical adj
describing the effect of a magnetic field on an optical system magnéto-optique
having both magnetic and optical elements magnéto-optique

magnetosphere n
region around a planet magnétosphère

magnification /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of magnifying agrandissement

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance magnifique

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to make larger agrandir

magnifying glass n
instrument loupe

magnitude /mæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
apparent brighness of a star magnitude
energy of earthquake magnitude
number grandeur
of a vector module
size, etc. ampleur magnitude

magnocellular adj
having large cells magnocellulaire

magnolia /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ n
tree magnolia
flower magnolia

magnolia warbler n
Dendroica magnolia paruline à tête cendré

magnon n
quantum of a spin wave magnon

magnum opus /ˌmaŋnũː ˈopus/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
the greatest work of an author or artist grand œuvre magnum opus

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen cassican flûteur
bird of genus Pica pie agace

magpie-goose n
Anseranas semipalmata canaroie semipalmée

magret n
the breast meat of the Moulard duck magret

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ n
Zoroastrian priest or astrologer mage
magician, mage mage

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja maharadja

mahjong /mɑˈdʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈdʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ n
game for four players mah-jong

mahlab n
aromatic spice made from cherry stones mahaleb

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
tropical tree acajou mahagoni
wood acajou

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ n
elephant driver and keeper cornac

mahr n
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures mahr

maid /meɪd/ n
female servant or cleaner bonne bonne à tout faire domestique servante
young female demoiselle jeune fille

maid of honor n
the primary woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony demoiselle d'honneur

maid-of-all-work n
female servant employed to do general housework bonne à tout faire

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
describing a first occurrence or event inaugural

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
female virgin pucelle vierge
unmarried young female jeune fille pucelle demoiselle jeune femme

maiden name n
married woman's original last name nom de jeune fille

maiden voyage n
first trip of a vessel voyage inaugural

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ n
condition of being maiden virginité

maidservant n
female servant, maid servante

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
electronic mail courriel courrier électronique e-mail
organisation poste
parcels and letters courrier correspondance
postal delivery system courrier poste
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together cotte de mailles

mail /meɪ̯l/ v
to send via the post poster

mailboat n
a boat used to transport mail courrier

mailbox n
box into which mail is put boîte aux lettres boîte à lettres case postale

mailing list n
collection of names and addresses liste de diffusion

mailman n
post office employee facteur

maim v
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body mutiler estropier

main /meɪn/ adj
principal principal

main course n
main dish of a meal plat principal plat de résistance

main diagonal n
diagonal line of a matrix diagonale principale

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
the main landmass of a country or continent continent

mainland China pn
area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Chine continentale

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
chiefly; for the most part principalement surtout

mainmast n
mainmast grand mât

mainsail n
largest sail on a sailing vessel grand-voile

mainsheet n
rope connecting to mainsail grande écoute

mainspring n
the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism ressort moteur

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
chief support pilier
nautical: stabilizing rope grand étai

mainstream adj
used or accepted broadly; common, usual or conventional commercial

mainstream n
that which is common courant principal

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
to declare or affirm a point of view to be true maintenir
to keep up entretenir maintenir

maintainability n
ease with which something can be maintained maintenabilité

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
keeping a machine or system in service maintenance entretien
process of keeping an organism alive maintenance

maintenance window n
time set aside for maintenance créneau de maintenance

maize /meɪz/ n
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays maïs

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
having splendor or royalty majestueux

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ n
the quality of being impressive and great majesté

majlis /ˈmadʒlɪs/ n
council, assembly, or public meeting, in some Muslim countries or territories majlis

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ adj
greater in number, quantity, or extent majeur plus grand plus important
music: of a scale that follows the pattern: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone majeur
music: being the larger of two intervals denoted by the same ordinal number majeur
of full legal age; having attained majority majeur
of great significance or importance de taille majeur très important

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
military rank commandant major
a student at a college or university concentrating on a given area of study étudiant spécialisé étudiante spécialisée
person of legal age majeur
the main area of study [[matière]] [[principal

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ v
to concentrate on a particular area of study se spécialiser

major arcana n
Tarot cards arcanes majeurs

major axis n
longest diameter of an ellipse grand axe

major junior adj
junior majeur

major key n
music: a musical key based upon a major scale mode majeur tonalité majeure

major premise n
premise whose terms are the major term and middle term majeure

major scale n
diatonic scale gamme majeure mode majeur

major third n
interval of four semitones tierce majeure

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.dʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
head servant majordome

majorette /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈɹɛt/ n
dancer majorette

majoritively adv
majoritively majoritairement

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪɾi/ n
more than half majorité
legal adulthood majorité
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes majorité

make /meɪk/ n
brand marque

make /meɪk/ v
to cause to be rendre faire
to construct faire
to create faire
to bring into success faire
to indicate or suggest to be faire
to produce faire
to earn, to gain (money) gagner

make a killing v
to win or earn a large amount of money toucher le jackpot

make a living v
earn enough income gagner sa vie

make a meal of v
spend more time and energy on some task than it warrant faire tout un plat

make a mistake v
to err méprendre se tromper

make a mountain out of a molehill v
to treat a problem as greater than it is faire une montagne d'une taupinière en faire tout un fromage faire une montagne d'une souris se noyer dans un verre d'eau

make a point v
to take care in doing something of something mettre un point d'honneur à se faire un point d'honneur de

make amends v
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress donner satisfaction faire amende honorable obtenir satisfaction se racheter se réconcilier

make an effort v
to try; to work towards a goal faire un effort

make an exhibition of oneself v
to embarrass oneself in public se couvrir de ridicule

make do v
to get by (with) faire avec se débrouiller

make ends meet v
get by financially arrondir ses fins de mois joindre les deux bouts

make eyes v
to flirt by making obvious glances faire les yeux doux

make for v
set out to go to, move towards se [[diriger]] vers

make friends v
to befriend, to become closer se lier d'amitié
to create friendships se faire des amis se lier d'amitié

make fun of v
tease, ridicule bafouer se foutre de la gueule de se moquer de

make hay v
to cut grass to turn into hay faire les foins faner

make it v
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time arriver à temps réussir

make it snappy v
to do it quickly et que ça saute

make love v
faire l'amour

make oneself at home v
make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home faire comme chez soi

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
to discern discerner dégager
to kiss or to make love embrasser faire l'amour
to succeed; to turn out or end up conclure réussir

make peace v
to end hostilities faire la paix

make sense v
be coherent avoir du sens tenir debout

make shift v
contrive, find a way through difficulty se débrouiller

make sure v
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution assurer

make the bed v
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly faire le lit

make the world go around v
faire tourner le monde

make up v
to apply cosmetics or makeup maquiller
to compensate, fill in or catch up compenser
to invent, imagine, or concoct controuver inventer
to resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight se réconcilier

make up one's mind v
to decide, to reach a conclusion décider

make use v
to help oneself se servir
to use faire usage se servir de

make waves v
To cause a disturbance faire des vagues

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
fais comme chez toi faites comme chez vous

make-up artist n
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions maquilleur maquilleuse

makeover n
a major change in use or appearance relooking

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
one who makes créateur fabricant faiseur

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
made to work or suffice de fortune

makeup n
composition constitution
cosmetics maquillage

makeup remover n
product for removing make-up démaquillant

makhorka n
Nicotiana rustica makhorka

malachite /ˈmæləkaɪt/ n
mineral malachite

malacia n
craving malacie

malacologist n
malacologue

malacology n
study of molluscs malacologie

malacopterygian n
one of the Malacopterygii malacoptérygien

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
not adroit; clumsy maladroit

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
a disease, illness, or other health disorder maladie

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
bodily feeling malaise

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑːpɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/ n
the blundering use of a similar-sounding expression abus de langage impropriété malapropisme

malaria n
disease malaria paludisme

malatang n
hot spicy soup of meat and vegetables malatang

malaxator n
agent used to malaxate something malaxeur

male /meɪl/ adj
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it mâle masculin
having an external plug mâle

male /meɪl/ n
animal of masculine sex mâle
plant of masculine sex mâle
human of masculine sex or gender homme

male chauvinism n
belief in the innate superiority of men over women machisme

male chauvinistic adj
of or pertaining to male chauvinism or male chauvinists machiste

malediction n
evil speech malédiction

malefactor /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ n
evildoer malfaiteur

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
harmful or evil in intent or effect maléfique

malevolence n
hostile feeling and attitude malveillance hostilité

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others malveillant malintentionné malévolent

malformation n
(teratology) abnormal developmental feature of offspring difformité malformation
abnormal formation malformation

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
failure to function défaut de fonctionnement
faulty functioning [[défaut]] de [[fonctionnement]]

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
intention to harm malice méchanceté

malicious adj
Deliberately harmful; spiteful mauvais
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite malveillant

maliciously adv
In a malicious manner malicieusement

malign /məˈlaɪn/ v
slander or traduce; to make defamatory statements about injurier vilipender

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
harmful, malevolent, injurious malveillant malin
tending to produce death malin

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
enclosed shopping centre centre commercial mail

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos canard colvert colvert canard sauvage

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
able to be hammered into thin sheets malléable

malleolar adj
of or relating to the malleolus malléolaire

malleolus n
bony prominence in ankle joint malléole

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
small maul maillet

malleus /ˈmæl.i.əs/ n
the small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear marteau malléus

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae mauve

malmsey /ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ n
wine made from malvasia malvoisie

malnutrition n
lack of adequate nourishment malnutrition

malt /mɑlt/ n
sprouted grain used in brewing malt

malt /mɑlt/ v
to convert grain into malt malter

malt whisky n
whisky made from malted barley whisky pur malt

maltose n
the disaccharide C12H22O11 maltose

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
cruel or harmful treatment maltraitement sévice

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ n
grapevine used to make malmsey malvoisie

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
software developed to cause harm to a computer system maliciel [[logiciel]] [[malveillant]]

mama bear n
protective woman mère poule

mamba n
venomous snake mamba

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
Latin American music genre mambo

mamelliform adj
mamelliforme

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
animal of the class Mammalia mammifère

mammalian /məˈmeɪl.jən/ adj
of, or pertaining to, mammals mammalien

mammary /ˈmæməɹi/ adj
of or relating to mamma mammaire

mammary gland n
milk-secreting gland glande mammaire mamelle

mammectomy n
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast masectomie

mammogram n
X-ray picture of the breasts mammogramme

mammography n
X-ray examination of the breasts mammographie

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
elephant-like mammal mammouth

mammy n
child's name for mother maman

mamzer n
person of illegitimate birth mamzer

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] interjection
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone mec

man Friday n
factotum grouillot

man in the street n
a typical person clampin

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
l'homme est la mesure de toute chose

man of God n
homme de Dieu

man of letters n
a literary man homme de lettres littérateur

man of the world n
worldly man homme du monde

man overboard interjection
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side un homme à la mer

man proposes, God disposes proverb
things don't always work out as they were planned l’homme propose et Dieu dispose

man's best friend n
an affectionate term for a dog le meilleur ami de l’homme

man-at-arms n
heavily armed mounted member of the cavalry homme d'armes

man-day n
one person's working time jour-homme

man-eating adj
inclined to eat human flesh mangeuse d’homme

man-made adj
created by a human synthétique

man-midwife n
man who assists women in childbirth accoucheur sage-femme homme

man-month n
amount of work mois-homme

man-of-war /mæn.əvˈwɔɹ/ n
armed naval vessel navire de guerre
military man homme de guerre

man-to-man adj
direct, forthright d'homme à homme

man-year n
one person's working time année-homme

man/translations n
adult male human homme
human homme humain être humain
piece in board games pion

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help accomplir
to direct or be in charge gérer ménager
to handle a tool with ease manier
to handle or control a situation or job diriger
to succeed at an attempt réussir parvenir

manageable /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
capable of being managed gérable maniable

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
administration; the process or practice of managing gestion administration direction gérance
judicious use of means gestion

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
person whose job is to manage something (for female equivalents, see manageress) gérant manager directeur chef

managerial adj
involving management-like duties managérial

managing director n
the chief executive of a limited company directeur général

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae lamantin

mandala n
Hindu design mandala
division of Rigveda mandala

mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat mandarin mandarine

mandarin collar n
short unfolded stand-up collar on a shirt or jacket col mandarin

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
bird canard mandarin

mandarin fish n
carnivorous freshwater fish perche chinoise poisson mandarin
colorful saltwater fish poisson cachemire poisson mandarin

mandarin orange n
fruit mandarine
tree mandarinier

mandarinate n
all senses mandarinat

mandate /ˈmæn.deɪt/ n
official command mandat

mandate /ˈmæn.deɪt/ v
authorize autoriser

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obligatory obligatoire requis

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
musical instrument mandoline

mandrake n
botany mandragore

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
Mandrillus sphinx mandrill

mane /meɪn/ n
longer hair growth around head of male lions crinière
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse crinière

maned wolf n
Chrysocyon brachyurus loup à crinière

manes /ˈmɑːneɪz/ n
spirits of the dead mânes

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
a large training exercise of military troops manœuvre
a movement, often one performed with difficulty manœuvre

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
to move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position manœuvrer

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
comic done in Japanese style manga
comic originated in Japan manga

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
id=Q731|chemical element manganèse

manganism n
manganese poisoning manganisme

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
gale

mangelwurzel n
a root vegetable betterave

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
trough for animals to eat from mangeoire

mangetout /ˈmɑ̃ʒ.tuː/ n
vegetable pea eaten when immature mange-tout

mangle /ˈmeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry essoreuse

mangle /ˈmeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to change, mutilate or disfigure mutiler
to wring laundry essorer

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
fruit mangue
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica manguier

mango juice n
juice jus de mangue jus de mangues

mangonel n
type of military engine mangonneau

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
fruit mangoustan mangouste

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
habitat mangrove
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water palétuvier

mangy /ˈmeɪndʒi/ adj
afflicted with mange galeux

manhole n
bouche d'égout regard d'égout trou d'homme

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ n
qualities ascribed to manliness masculinité virilité
state of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman. virilité
state of being human humanité

manhunt n
organized search chasse à l'homme

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
violent derangement manie

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
fanatic, obsessive maniaque cinglé cinglée
insane person maniaque

manic-depressive adj
exhibiting manic depression maniaco-dépressif

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails manucure

manicurist n
manicurist manucure

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent manifeste

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
list of passengers or goods bordereau manifeste
obsolete: public declaration coming out déclaration manifeste mise au point proclamation profession de foi

manifest typing n
typage explicite

manifestation /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
the act or process of becoming manifest manifestation
medicine: symptoms or observable conditions manifestation

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
public declaration manifeste

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfold/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
locally Euclidean space variété

manioc /ˈman.ɪ.ɒk/ /ˈmæn.iˌɑk/ n
starch couac tapioca
tropical plant manioc
root manioc

maniple /ˈmænɪpəl/ n
division of the Roman army manipule
vestment manipule

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
influence or manage manipuler

manipulative /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ adj
describing a person who manipulates others manipulateur manipulatif

manipulator n
device manipulateur
person manipulateur

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
human race humanité
men collectively, as opposed to all women hommes

manliness n
similarity to man masculinité virilité

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
having the characteristics of a man viril

manna /ˈmænə/ n
food manne
any good thing manne

manned adj
operated by a person avec équipage

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes mannequin
a person who models clothes mannequin
model of human body used by artists mannequin
model of human body used for teaching mannequin

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
way of performing or effecting; method or style manière façon mode

manner of articulation n
configuration and interaction of the articulators mode d'articulation

mannerism n
group unconscious habitual behaviors manières maniérisme

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
etiquette manières mœurs

manny n
male nanny assistant maternel

manoeuvrability n
quality of being manoeuvrable manœuvrabilité

manograph n
optical device manographe

manometer /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
instrument to measure pressure manomètre

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
landed estate manoir
mansion maison-forte manoir

manservant n
male servant serviteur

mansion /ˈmæn(t)ʃən/ n
large house or building demeure manoir

manslaughter n
act of killing unlawfully homicide involontaire

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /ˌmænˈspleɪn/ v
mecspliquer

mansplaining n
mecsplication mecspliquer

manta ray /ˈmæntəɹeɪ/ n
any of several very large pelagic rays raie manta

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
shelf tablette de cheminée

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
mythical creature manticore

mantid n
mantidé

mantis n
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea mante

mantispid n
mantispidé

mantissa n
part of a logarithm after the decimal point mantisse

mantle /ˈmantl/ /ˈmæn.təl/ n
geology: layer of the Earth manteau
zoology: body wall of a mollusc manteau
clothing like an open robe or cloak manteau
figurative: anything that covers or conceals something else manteau
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp manchon

mantling n
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms lambrequin

mantou n
Chinese steamed bun mantou

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ n
a phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation mantra incantation
a slogan or phrase often repeated mantra slogan
the hymn portions of the Vedas mantra

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
performed with the hands manuel manuelle

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
handbook or booklet that instructs manuel

manual labor n
physical work travail manuel

manual transmission n
Mechanical transmission which shifts gears by the action of the driver's hand on the gearstick boite de vitesses manuelle

manually adv
by hand manuellement

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ n
action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale production
anything made, formed or produced; product production produit

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
to make things fabriquer
to create false evidences fabriquer
to produce goods produire

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/ n
one who manufactures fabricant

manul n
Otocolobus manul chat de Pallas manul

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ n
release from slavery, freedom, the act of manumitting affrachissement d'un esclave manumission

manumit /mænjʊˈmɪt/ v
to free one's slave affranchissement manumission

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
excrement fumier

manuscript adj
handwritten, or by extension typewritten manuscrit

manuscript n
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication manuscrit
book, composition or any other document, written by hand manuscrit

manuscript paper n
paper for writing music papier à musique

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
an indefinite large number of beaucoup nombreux plusieurs

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
a collective mass of people le plus grand nombre
an indefinite large number of people or things beaucoup un grand nombre

many a mickle makes a muckle proverb
lot of small amounts together, become a large amount les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières

many hands make light work proverb
a large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily l'union fait la force

many thanks phraseologicalUnit
many thanks merci beaucoup merci bien

manège n
art manège
school manège
unroofed arena manège

map /mæp/ n
function application
visual representation of an area carte plan

map /mæp/ v
to act as a function on faire correspondre mapper
to create a visual representation of a territory cartographier

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
tree of the Acer genus érable

maple leaf n
leaf feuille d'érable
symbol feuille d'érable

maple syrup n
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple sirop d'érable

mapper n
one who maps cartographe

mapping mæpɪŋ n
process of locating genes on a chromosome cartographie
process of making maps cartographie

maquis /ˈmakiː/ n
vegetation maquis

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ v
to spoil, to damage entacher

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
wasting disease marasme

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
road race marathon
any extended or sustained activity marathon

maraud /məˈɹɑːd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
intransitive: to move about in roving fashion looking for plunder marauder
transitive: to raid and pillage piller

marauder n
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder maraudeur

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
crystalline limestone marbre
spherical ball bille

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ v
to cause to have the streaked appearance of marble marbrer

marbles n
game billes

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
young wild boar marcassin

marcescent adj
botany marcescent

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
formal, rhythmic way of walking marche
song in the genre of music written for marching marche
political rally or parade défilé manifestation
region at a frontier governed by a marquess marche

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
walk with long, regular strides marcher

marchioness /mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/ /ˈmɑɹʃənɨs/ n
wife of a marquess marquise

marcophily n
branch of philately marcophilie

marcot v
to propagate by marcottage marcotter

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ n
female horse jument

mare's milk n
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare lait de jument

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
spread margarine

margaritiferous adj
producing pearls margaritifère

margay n
Leopardus wiedii chat sauvage de la Nouvelle Espagne chat-tigre margay

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
edge of the paper that remains blank marge
edge or border of any flat surface marge
yield or profit marge

marginal /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/ adj
at the lower extent of a standard médiocre
geographically adjacent adjacent limitrophe voisin
of land that is barely productive pauvre
of, relating to, or located at a margin or an edge marginal périphérique
written in the margin of a book marginal

marginally /ˈmɑɹdʒɪnəli/ /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/ adv
in a marginal manner marginalement

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ n
Calendula souci

marigram n
Printed recording of tidal level marégramme

marijuana /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
the drug marijuana marihuana

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
musical instrument marimba

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
harbour port de plaisance

marinade n
liquid mixture marinade

marinate v
soak in marinade mariner

marine /məˈɹiːn/ adj
of or pertaining to the sea marin maritime

marine /məˈɹiːn/ n
member of a marine corps marinier

marine aerodrome n
hydroaérodrome

marine biologist n
someone who studies marine biology biologiste marin biologiste marine

marine biology n
branch of biology biologie marine

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships infanterie de marine troupes de marine

marinize v
adapt for marine environments mariniser

marionette n
string puppet marionnette

marionettist /ˌmæɹɪəˈnɛtɪst/ n
A marionette-puppeteer marionettiste

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
pertaining to marriage matrimonial

marital status n
term describing relationship situation de famille

maritime /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ adj
bordering on the sea maritime

maritime pine n
a pine tree pin maritime

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
culinary herb marjolaine
plant marjolaine

mark /mɑːk/ n
academic score note
indication for reference or measurement marque signe
sporting score score
visible impression, blemish, stain trace
old unit of weight for gold etc. marc
unit of currency mark

mark /mɑːk/ v
blemish tacher
correct corriger
indicate marquer
take note of noter marquer

markedly /ˈmɑːkɪdli/ adv
In a marked manner nettement

marker n
A gene or DNA sequence with a known location marqueur
fires a paintball marqueur
object to mark location marqueur
something that marks marqueur

marker pen n
pen marqueur

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
spacious site for trading marché
geographical area where a commercial demand exists marché
group of potential customers marché
organised event of trading marché
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects marché
total sum of trading marché
used attributively du marché

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
to make available and promote commercialiser

market economy n
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market économie de marché

market share n
percentage of some market part de marché

market square n
open area in a town housing a public market place du marché

market town n
town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market bourg

market-garden n
garden for growing vegetables to sell maraichage

marketing n
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service marketing mercatique

marketplace n
open area in a town housing a public market marché
the world of commerce and trade marché
space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates marché place du marché

marking gauge n
trusquin

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
a man skilled in shooting at a target tireur d'élite

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ n
increase in price majoration
notation used to indicate how text should be displayed balisage balise
percentage or amount added to buy-in price marge

markup language n
computer language using markups langage de balisage

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
a mixed earthy substance marne

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ v
to cover with marline marner

marlin n
game fish marlin

marline n
a light rope lusin

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
jam confiture confiture d'oranges marmelade d'oranges

marmoreal /mɑːˈmɔːɹɪəl/ adj
resembling marble marmoréen

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ n
small monkey marmouset ouistiti

marmot /ˈmɑɹmət/ n
rodent of the genera Marmota marmotte

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
color bordeaux marron pourpré

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ n
dark red, somewhat brownish colour bordeaux marron pourpré

marque n
brand of a manufactured product marque

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
title of nobility marquis

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
state of being married mariage
union of two people mariage
close union mariage
joining of two parts mariage
wedding mariage noces

marriage agency n
business agence de mariage

marriage certificate n
document certificat de mariage

marriage guidance n
conseil conjugal thérapie de couple

marriage of convenience n
marriage motivated by some reason other than love mariage de convenance

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband marié épousé

married couple n
two people who are married to each other [[couple]] [[marié]]

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla marron glacé

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
kind of vegetable courge courgette
substance inside bones moelle moelle osseuse

marrowbone n
bone with edible marrow os à moelle

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
to be joined in marriage être marié marier
to take a husband or wife se marier marier
to take for husband or wife épouser
to unite in wedlock marier
to give away as wife or husband marier

marry me phraseologicalUnit
marriage proposal to a man (the shortest form) épouse-moi
marriage proposal to a woman (the shortest form) épouse-moi

marry off v
successfully arrange the marriage of someone marier

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
area of low, wet land marais

marsh buck n
Tragelaphus spekii sitatunga

marsh marigold n
plant populage des marais

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
military officer of the highest rank maréchal
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord maréchal
sheriff’s assistant marshal

marshalling yard n
gare de triage

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
confectionery chamallow guimauve marshmallow
plant guimauve

marshrutka n
share taxi marchroutka taxi collectif

marshy /ˈmɑɹʃi/ adj
of, or resembling a marsh; boggy marécageux

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch marsupial

marsupium n
pouch of a marsupial marsupium

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
mammal marte martre

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike martial
characteristic of or befitting a warrior martial
relating to or connected with the armed forces or military life martial

martial art n
fighting style art martial

martial artist n
practitioner of martial arts artiste martial

martial law n
rules by military authorities loi martiale

martin /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
bird martinet

martini /ˌmɑɹˈtini/ n
cocktail martini

martlet n
depiction of a mythological bird merlette

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause martyr
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily martyr
one willing to be killed for religion martyr chahid chahîd

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
to make someone a martyr martyriser

martyrology n
list of martyred Christian saints martyrologie

martyry n
a shrine in honor of a martyr martyrium

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
exciting wonder or surprise merveilleux merveilleuse

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white massepain

masala chai n
spiced Indian tea drink chai

mascara /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
eyelash cosmetic mascara ricil rimmel

mascarpone n
cheese mascarpone

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group mascotte
something thought to bring good luck mascotte

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner masculin
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate masculin
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly masculin
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males masculin

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ n
(grammar) masculin

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
degree or property of being masculine masculinité

masculinization n
Act of making masculine masculinisation

masculinize v
make (more) masculine masculiniser

masculism n
a social theory or political movement masculinisme masculisme

maser /ˈmeɪzɚ/ n
beam of microwaves maser

mash /mæʃ/ n
a mass of mixed ingredients purée
a mixture of meal or bran and water fed to animals mash
in brewing brassin empâtage maische

mash /mæʃ/ v
convert (something) into a mash écraser
press down hard on (something) écraser
to steep grains in brewing empâter tremper

mashed potatoes n
potatoes that have been boiled and mashed patates pilées purée

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
cover for the face masque
that which disguises masque

masked lapwing n
Vanellus miles vanneau soldat

masked palm civet n
Paguma larvata civette palmiste à masque

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation masochisme

masochist n
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation masochiste

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
one who builds with stone or brick maçon

masonry n
art or occupation of a mason maçonnerie
freemasonry maçonnerie
that which is built by a mason maçonnerie

masquerade n
party of people wearing masks, and amusing themselves bal masqué mascarade

masquerade v
to frolic or disport in disguise déguiser

mass /mæs/ n
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains masse
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure masse
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body masse
large quantity; sum masse
bulk; magnitude; body; size masse
pharmacy: medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump masse
religion: celebration of the Eucharist messe
religion: Eucharist messe
musical setting of parts of the mass messe
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist messe

mass grave n
a grave with many human corpses charnier fosse commune

mass media n
public communication that reaches a large audience médias de masse mass-médias

mass murderer n
meurtrier de masse tueur de masse

mass noun n
noun describing something that cannot be counted nom indénombrable nom massif nom non comptable

mass shooting n
fusillade

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
intentional mass killing massacre

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ v
to kill in considerable numbers massacrer

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑʒ/ n
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body massage

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑʒ/ v
to perform a massage on somebody masser

masses /ˈmæs.ɪz/ n
people, especially a large number masses

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ n
a person who performs massage masseur masseuse

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
principal mountain mass massif

massify v
become oriented towards mass production massifier

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
massive massif

massively multiplayer online role-playing game n
online computer role-playing game jeu de rôle en ligne massivement multijoueur

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
support of a sail mât

mastectomy n
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast masectomie

master /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ n
maître
expert at something maître
someone who has control over something or someone maître
courtesy title of a man maître

master /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
maîtriser
to learn to a high degree maîtriser

master class n
classe de maître

master cylinder n
control device maître-cylindre

master key n
a key that opens a set of several locks passe-partout passe passepartout

master race n
race of people race supérieure

master's degree n
postgraduate degree master maîtrise

master's thesis n
thesis maîtrise mémoire

mastercraftsman n
master of a craft or trade maître artisan

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
piece of work that has been given much critical praise chef-d'œuvre chef-d’œuvre

masterstroke n
Action demonstrating great skill coup de maître prouesse

masterwork n
piece done to be ranked a master chef-d’œuvre

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
Peucedanum ostruthium impératoire

mastic n
the flexible, waterproof filler mastic

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
mastiff dogue

mastitis n
inflammation of a breast mastite

mastodon /ˈmæstədɑn/ n
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut mastodonte

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
to masturbate masturber

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals masturbation branlette onanisme

masturbator n
someone who masturbates masturbateur

masturbatory /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
pertaining to masturbation masturbatoire

masu /ˈmasuː/ n
square wooden box masu

mat /mæt/ n
foot wiping device or floor covering tapis natte paillasson carpette
thickly tangled mess épais fouillis

matachin n
dance with swords and bucklers matassin

matador /ˈmætədɔɹ/ n
bullfighter matador

match /mætʃ/ n
sporting event match
device to make fire allumette

match /mætʃ/ v
make a successful pairing combiner
to agree; to equal correspondre accorder concorder

match fixing n
the act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result match arrangé match truqué

match point n
state in a game balle de match

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.tʃə/ n
powdered green tea for ceremonies matcha

matchbox n
small cardboard box in which matches are kept boîte d'allumettes

matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ adj
the same as another; sharing the same design correspondant ensemble

matchmaker n
someone who finds suitable marriage partners marieur marieuse apparieuse entremetteur entremetteuse
someone who makes matchsticks allumettier allumettière

matchstick n
piece of wood allumette

mate /meɪt/ n
camarade copain

mate /meɪt/ v
accoupler

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
worldly matériel

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
cloth tissu étoffe
matter matériau matière
sample or specimens for study matériel
text matériel matériau

materialism n
philosophical belief matérialisme
concern over material possessions matérialisme

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
someone who is materialistic matérialiste

materialistic adj
being overly concerned with possessions matérialiste

materiel /mətɪəɹɪˈɛl/ /mətɪɹiˈɛl/ n
military equipment, apparatus and supplies matériel

maternal /məˈtɜɹnəl/ /məˈtɜːnəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a mother maternel
related through the mother, or her side of the family maternel

maternal aunt n
one's mother's sister tante

maternal custody n
arrangement in which the mother has the custody of a child garde maternelle

maternal death n
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process mort de grossesse mort obstétrique

maternal grandfather n
one's mother's father grand-père maternel

maternal grandmother n
The mother of one's mother grande-mère maternelle

maternal uncle n
brother of one's mother oncle maternel

maternity leave n
leave of absence congé de maternité

maternity ward n
hospital ward maternité

math /mæθ/ /mɑːθ/ n
short form of mathematics maths

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to mathematics mathématique

mathematically adv
according to or using mathematics mathématiquement

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
expert in mathematics mathématicien mathématicienne

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
field of study mathématiques

mathematizable adj
able to be transcribed in mathematical concepts mathématisable

mathematize v
describe in terms of a mathematical equation mathématiser

maths /mæθs/ n
maths

matinee /ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ n
a showing of a movie or theatrical performance in the afternoon matinée

mating n
pairing of organisms for copulation accouplement monte

mating season n
time of year during which animals mate saison des amours

matins n
Earliest canonical hours matines

matriarch /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group matriarche

matriarchy n
social system matriarcat

matricide n
A person who kills their mother. matricide
The killing of one's mother. matricide

matriculation n
A pass in some university examinations examen d'admission
enrollment in a college or university inscription

matrilaterally adv
matrilatéralement

matrilineal /ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/ adj
matrilinéaire

matrimony /ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/ n
marriage or the state of being married mariage

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms matrice
matrice
two-dimensional array matrice

matroid n
matroïde

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ n
mature woman matrone

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ n
champignon des pins matsutake

matte /mæt/ adj
not reflective of light mat mate

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
basic structural component of the universe matière
non-antimatter matter matière
kind of substance matière
cause cause matière
neurology: nerve tissue type matière substance
situation affaire

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
to be important compter importer

matter of time n
an inevitable result question de temps

mattock n
agricultural tool pioche-hache

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep matelas

mattress protector n
removable bedding that sits on top of a mattress protège-matelas

maturation n
process of becoming mature maturation

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adj
fully developed mûr mature
profound; careful mûr mûre

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
to become mature; to ripen mûrir s'affiner
to gain experience or wisdom with age mûrir
to reach the date when payment is due arriver à échéance

maturity /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
state of being mature, ready or ripe maturité
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin maturité

matutinal /məˈtjutɪnəl/ adj
Of, occurring in, or relating to the early morning matutinal

matzo lang=en n
thin, unleavened bread matza

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner démonstratif hystérique larmoyant pleurnicheur
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying sentimental affecté histrionique maniéré mièvre pleurnicheur

maul n
heavy, long-handled hammer merlin

maul v
handle in a rough way maltraiter

maulstick /ˈmɔːl.stɪk/ n
appui-main

maunch /mɑːntʃ/ n
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve manche

mausoleum /ˌmɔː(ɹ).zəˈliː.əm/ n
large tomb mausolée

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ adj
colour mauve

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
colour mauve

maven /ˈmeɪvən/ n
expert in a given field connaisseur spécialiste virtuose

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
showing independence in thoughts or actions individualiste

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
one who creates or uses controversial and/or unconventional ideas or practices dissident franc-tireur
one who does not abide by rules anticonformiste excentrique non-conformiste

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
upper digestive tract gueule

mawlid n
holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad mouloud

max /mæks/ adj
abbreviation for maximum max

maxi- prefix
prefix maxi-

maxim /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
moral precept maxime

maximal adj
Largest, greatest, highest, most maximal maximum

maximalism n
tendency toward excess maximalisme

maximaphily n
maximaphilie

maximize v
to make as large as possible maximiser

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
highest degree maximum maximal

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
highest limit maximum
math: greatest value maximum

may /meɪ/ n
the hawthorn bush or its blossom aubépine

may /meɪ/ v
have permission to pouvoir
possibly, but not certainly peut-être se pouvoir

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
wish someone luck que la Force soit avec toi que la Force soit avec vous

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
as a pro-sentence peut-être
indicating a lack of certainty peut-être il se peut

mayday /ˈmeɪ.deɪ/ n
international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft SOS mayday

mayfly n
insect of order Ephemeroptera éphémère

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ n
chaos chaos grabuge désordre tumulte
infliction of violent injury dévastation mutilation

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
dressing mayonnaise

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ n
leader of a city maire bourgmestre mairesse
royal steward maire

mayoress n
female mayor mairesse

maypole n
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day arbre de mai

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
Puzzle to get through dédale

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ interjection
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings mazaltov mazeltov

mazurka n
dance mazurka

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
complement of the copula moi
subject of a verb with “and” moi
subject of a verb without “and” moi
direct object of a verb me m' moi
indirect object of a verb me moi m'
marking ownership ma mes mon
object of a preposition moi me
reflexive indirect object of a verb me m'

me too phraseologicalUnit
I agree aussi

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ n
My fault, due to my error mea culpa

mead /miːd/ n
alcoholic drink hydromel chouchen

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
field or pasture pré

meadow brown n
butterfly myrtil

meadowlark n
songbird sturnelle

meadowrue n
plant pigamon

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
Filipendula ulmaria reine-des-prés

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
lean maigre
poor, deficient or inferior maigre pauvre

meagerness n
state of being meager maigreur

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
maigre
Having little flesh; lean; thin. maigre

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
Argyrosomus regius maigre

meal /miːl/ n
food that is prepared and eaten repas
coarse-ground edible part of various grains mouture

meal ticket n
a voucher for food bon coupon ticket ticket-repas ticket-restaurant
an exploited source of income or livelihood gagne-pain gogo pigeon poire poire pour la soif roue de secours

mealworm beetle n
mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor Ténébrion meunier ténébrion

mealy /miːli/ adj
describing a substance that resembles meal farineux

mealy-mouthed adj
not forthright hypocrite

mean /miːn/ adj
causing or intending to cause intentional harm méchant cruel
low in quality; inferior inférieur inférieure
having the mean as its value moyen

mean /miːn/ n
intermediate value moyenne
arithmetic mean moyenne
the statistical value moyenne
method by which something is done moyen

mean /miːn/ v
to convey, indicate signifier vouloir dire
to intend; plan on doing avoir l'intention
to signify vouloir dire signifier

mean solar day n
average length of a solar day jour solaire moyen

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
tortuous or intricate movement méandre
winding, crooked or involved course méandre

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ v
to wander idly errer
wind or turn méandrer

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
definition or connotation of a word sens signification
symbolic value of something signification sens
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life" signification sens

meaning of life n
hypothetical answer to life's ultimate questions [[sens]] [[de]] [[la]] [[vie]]

meaningless adj
lacking meaning dénué de sens dépourvu de sens

means /miːnz/ n
resources moyens

means of production n
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor moyens de production

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ n
pendant ce temps

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
pendant ce temps-là en attendant entretemps

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
acute highly contagious viral disease rougeole

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
action to achieve some purpose mesure
size ascertained by measuring mesure
musical designation mesure
special mathematical function mesure

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
ascertain the quantity of a unit mesurer
estimate the unit size mesurer
obtain or set apart mesurer

measure twice and cut once proverb
plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action Mesurer deux fois, couper une fois

measure word n
measure word, classifier classificateur

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
act of measuring mesure
magnitude determined by measuring mesure

measuring cup n
utensil to measure the volume verre doseur

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
animal flesh used as food viande chair
any sort of flesh viande chair
type of meat viande chair
substance, solid part viande

meat pie n
pie containing meat tourte

meatball n
meatball boulette

meatgrinder n
device for cutting meat hachoir

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
mixture of ground meat pain de viande rôti haché

mebibyte n
1,048,576 bytes mébioctet

mecha n
armoured robot mecha

mechanic n
skilled worker mécanicien mécanicienne

mechanical /məˈkæ.nə.kəl/ /mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/ adj
physics: related to mechanics mécanique

mechanical engineering n
subfield of engineering génie mécanique

mechanical pencil n
pencil with a lead that wears away with use portemine porte-mine

mechanically adv
In a mechanical manner machinalement

mechanics n
a branch of physics mécanique

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion mécanisme
mental, chemical, or physical process mécanisme

mechanization n
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour mécanisation

mechanize /ˈmɛkənaɪz/ v
to equip with machinery mécaniser

mechano- prefix
machines or mechanisms mécano-

mechanobiology n
mécanobiologie

mechanotherapeutic adj
mécanothérapique

mechatronics n
synergistic combination mécatronique

meconate n
méconate

meconic acid n
acide méconique

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
stamped metal disc médaille

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ n
one who has received a medal médaillé médaillée

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
large decorative medal médaillon

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
to interfere in affairs se mêler

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
one who meddles or interferes fouineur fouineuse

meddlesome adj
inclined to meddle or interfere importun

medfly n
fruit fly mouche méditerranéenne des fruits

media /ˈmiːdi.ə/ /ˈmiːdɪə/ n
the journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry médias

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdis/ n
academic discipline science des médias

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
having the median as its value médian médiane

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
area separating two lanes of opposite-direction traffic terre-plein central
statistics: measure of central tendency médiane

mediastinal adj
relating to the mediastinum médiastinal

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
the region in mammals médiastin

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement médiateur

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
of the practice of medicine médical

medical certificate n
statement from a physician certificat médical

medical history n
details about patient's previous medical experiences dossier médical

medical tourism n
type of tourism tourisme médical

medicaster /ˈmɛdəˌkæstɚ/ /ˈmɛdɪkastə/ n
quack doctor meige médicastre

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient médication
administration of medicine médication

medicinal /meˈdɪsɪnəl/ adj
tending to cure disease médicinal

medicine /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛd.sɪn/ n
field of study médecine médicament
substance which promotes healing médicament remède
treatment or cure médicaments traitement

medicine ball n
médecine ball

medicine man n
shamanistic healer homme-médecine sorcier

medicine woman n
shamanistic healer femme-médecine sorcière

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
of or relating to the Middle Ages médiéval moyenâgeux
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages médiéval moyenâgeux

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ n
a medieval thing médiéval
someone living in the Middle Ages médiéval

medieval studies n
medieval studies médiévisme

medievalist n
one who studies culture and history in the Middle Ages médiéviste

medina /məˈdiːnə/ n
old town of Arab cities médina

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
having no peculiar or outstanding features médiocre

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ n
person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim médiocre

meditate v
contemplate méditer

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
devotional contemplation méditation
contemplative discourse méditation

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ adj
of intermediate size moyen

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ n
anything having a measurement intermediate between extremes moyen
format for communicating or presenting information médium média
nature of the surrounding environment milieu
nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro milieu
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world médium

medium dry adj
demi-sec

medium rare adj
cooked somewhat lightly à point

medium-sized adj
having a medium or intermediate size de grandeur moyenne

mediumwave adj
onde moyenne

medlar n
fruit nèfle néflier
tree néflier

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
collection of related songs pot-pourri
collection or mixture of things mélange salade

medoid n
médianoïde médoïde

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
humble, modest, or self-effacing humble modeste

meekly /miːk.li/ adv
quietly humblement

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪɹkæt/ n
small carnivorous mammal suricate

meerschaum n
mineral écume de mer

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
(sport) play a match (s')[[affronter]] (se) [[rencontrer]]
adjoin rejoindre
come together in conflict (s')[[affronter]] se [[rencontrer]]
comply with satisfaire prendre en charge
converge and touch se [[rejoindre]] rencontrer
encounter by accident rencontrer
meet face-to-face rencontrer
gather for a formal discussion se [[rencontrer]] se [[réunir]]
hit something while moving heurter
see through arrangement se [[donner rendez-vous]] se [[rejoindre]] se [[retrouver]]
to get acquainted rencontrer [[faire la connaissance]] de

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
encounter between people rencontre
gathering for a purpose réunion

meeting room n
room for holding meetings salle de conférence salle de réunion

meetingitis n
réunionite

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
multiplication factor one million méga-

mega-colossal adj
mégacolossal

megabase n
mégabase

megabyte /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/ n
mégabyte mégaoctet

megacalorie n
mégacalorie

megaceros n
the Irish elk mégacéros

megacity n
very large city mégacité

megacolon n
all senses mégacôlon

megadisaster n
all senses mégadésastre

megadrought n
a drought lasting for decades or centuries mégasécheresse

megadyne n
mégadyne

megaelectron volt n
one million electron volts, abbreviated as MeV mégaélectronvolt

megafarad n
a unit of electrical capacitance equal to one million farads mégafarad

megafarm n
large farm mégaferme

megaherbivore n
mégaherbivore

megakatal n
an SI unit of catalytic activity mégakatal

megalith n
construction mégalithe

megalithic adj
of or pertaining to megaliths mégalithique

megalitre n
mégalitre

megalo- /mɛˈɡæ.ləʊ/ prefix
mégalo-

megalocephalic adj
mégalocéphale

megalodon n
a group of extinct sharks mégalodon

megalography n
mégalographie

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ n
psychopathological condition mégalomanie
obsession mégalomanie

megalopa n
the final larval stage found in decapod crustaceans mégalope

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
large conurbation mégalopole

megalosaur n
dinosaur of the Megalosauridae family mégalosaure

megametre n
distance of 1,000 km mégamètre

megamix n
a remix taking the form of a medley, with radical alterations and many constituent pieces of music mégamix

megamosque n
a very large mosque; a mosque with a large congregation mégamosquée

megaohm n
one million ohms méga-ohm mégaohm mégohm

megaphanerophyte n
mégaphanérophyte

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ n
portable device used to amplify a person's voice porte-voix portevoix

megaphonic adj
all senses mégaphonique

megapixel n
one million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras mégapixel

megapode n
bird mégapode

megarich adj
extremely rich; having a lot of money mégariche

megaron /ˈmeɡəɹɑːn/ /ˈmeɡəɹɒn/ n
Mycenean rectangular hall mégaron

megaseism n
a large or severe earthquake mégaséisme

megastructure n
mégastructure

megaton /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ n
unit of measure mégatonne

megatsunami /mɛɡə-suːˈnɑːmi/ /mɛɡə-tsuːˈnɑːmi/ n
a very large tsunami mégatsunami

megawatt-hour n
unit of energy mégawattheure

meh /mɛ/ interjection
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm bof

meiosis /maɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
cell division méiose

meiotic adj
of or pertaining to meiosis méiotique

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
chemical element meitnérium meitnerium

melancholic adj
filled with or affected by melancholy mélancolique

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ adj
Affected with sadness or depression mélancolique

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
Sadness or depression mélancolie

melanism n
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation mélanisme

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
type of skin tumor mélanome

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
hormone mélatonine

melic n
grass mélique

melisma /məˈlɪzmə/ n
a passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text mélisme

melissa /məˈlɪsə/ n
plant of genus Melissa mélisse

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...) melliflue mielleux mélodieux

mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ /ˈmɛləʊ/ adj
Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp moelleux

melodica n
free-reed keyboard wind instrument mélodica

melodious adj
mélodieux

melodrama n
romantic drama mélodrame

melodramatic /ˈmɛl.ə.dɹəˌmæt.ɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to melodrama mélodramatique

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase mélodie

melomania /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
an abnormal love of music mélomanie

melomaniac /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/ n
one with an abnormal fondness of music; person who loves music mélomane

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
melon melons pastèques

melon baller n
tool cuillère à pomme parisienne

melt /mɛlt/ v
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid fondre se dissoudre

melt in the mouth adj
deliciously soft and creamy, needing little chewing fondant

melt in the mouth v
to be deliciously soft and creamy, need little chewing [[fondre]] [[dans]] [[la]] [[bouche]] fondre en bouche

meltdown n
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor fusion du cœur d'un réacteur nucléaire

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
process of changing the state of a substance fusion

melting point n
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium point de fusion

melting pot n
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized melting pot

meltwater n
water from melting ice or snow eau de fonte

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
one who officially belongs to a group membre
organ, limb membre

member class n
inner class declared outside a function classe membre

member organisation n
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation organisation membre

member state n
state that is a member of a confederation état membre

membership n
fact of being a member adhésion
in set theory appartenance

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
enclosing or separating tissue membrane
a mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force membrane

membranophone n
instrument membraphone

membranous adj
having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane membraneux

meme /miːm/ n
unit of cultural information mème

memento n
a keepsake souvenir

memetic adj
pertaining to memes, replication of concepts mémétique

memetics /mɛˈmɛtɪks/ n
study of memes mémétique

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ n
a short note memorandum note

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ n
book describing the personal experiences of an author mémoires

memoization n
mémoization

memorable adj
worthy of being remembered mémorable

memorandum n
brief diplomatic communication mémorandum
short note serving as a reminder mémorandum
written business communication mémorandum

memorandum of understanding n
document that outlines the legal premises of parties mémorandum d'entente

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
serving as a remembrance mémoriel

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
structure mémorial

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
to commit to memory, to learn by heart mémoriser apprendre par cœur

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
RAM or ROM mémoire
ability to recall mémoire souvenir
stored record souvenir mémoire

memory stick n
memory card, flash card carte mémoire

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
human people gens hommes on

men's room n
toilettes pour hommes

menacing v
Suggesting imminent harm menaçant
threatening menaçant

menagerie /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/ n
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept ménagerie

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ n
first menstruation ménarche

mend /mɛnd/ v
to repair réparer raccommoder
to repair a tear in clothing rapiécer

mend one's ways v
attempting to remedy one's failings faire amende honorable

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
lying, untruthful or dishonest fallacieux mensonger

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
chemical element mendélévium

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ adj
depending on alms mendiant

mendicant order n
religious order ordre mendiant

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə(r)/ n
standing stone as a monument menhir

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ adj
of or relating to unskilled work subalterne
of or relating to work normally performed by a servant ancillaire

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
domestic servant domestique

meningitis n
inflammation of the meninges méningite

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
membrane méninge

meniscus /mɛˈnɪs.kəs/ n
either of two parts of the human knee ménisque
a crescent ménisque
the curved surface of liquids ménisque

meno- prefix
relating to menstruation méno-
relating to month méno-

menopause n
ending of menstruation ménopause

menorrhagia n
excessive menstruation ménorragie

menotropin n
ménotropine

menses lang=en n
menstrual flow menstruation règles

mensiversary n
day that is an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of an event mensiversaire

menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/ adj
occurring once a month mensuel
of or having to do with the menses menstruel

menstrual cup n
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid coupe menstruelle

menstruate v
to undergo menstruation avoir ses règles

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ n
periodic discharging of the menses menstruation règles

mensur n
length of the vibrating string diapason

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
relating to the mind mental

mental disorder n
behavioral pattern trouble mental trouble psychique

mental hospital n
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders hôpital psychiatrique asile de fous clinique psychiatrique asile psychiatrique

mental hygiene n
concern and care for clean state of mind hygiène mentale

mental illness n
mental disorder (countable) maladie mentale
property (uncountable) maladie mentale

mentality /menˈtæləti/ n
mindset mentalité

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
in a mental manner mentalement

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
make a short reference to something mentionner

mentor /ˈmɛnˌtɔɹ/ /ˈmɛnˌtɔː/ n
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
details of the food to be served at a banquet menu carte
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant menu carte
list from which the user may select an operation to be performed menu

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
cry of a cat miaou miaulement

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ n
cry of a cat miaou nyaw

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
of a cat, to make its cry miauler

mercantile /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
related to the exchange of goods for profit mercantile

mercaptan /məːˈkapt(ə)n/ n
sulphuric compound mercaptan

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
motivated by private gain mercenaire

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
person employed to fight mercenaire

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ n
commodities offered for sale marchandise

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
person who traffics in commodities marchand

merchant fleet n
fleet of merchant ships flotte marchande

merchant navy n
civilian naval fleet marine marchande

merchantability n
state of being merchantable commerciabilité

merchantable adj
fit for market commerciable

merciful adj
showing mercy miséricordieux indulgent sensible

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪlɛs/ adj
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless impitoyable

mercurial /məːˈkjʊəɹɪəl/ /mɝˈkjʊɹi.əl/ adj
containing the element mercury mercuriel mercurielle
lively, quick-witted lunatique

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
element mercure vif-argent

mercury-vapour lamp n
a gaseous discharge lamp lampe à vapeur de mercure

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another miséricorde
forgiveness or compassion miséricorde
tendency toward forgiveness miséricorde

mere /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
the smallest amount simple

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
only, just, and nothing more seulement simplement uniquement

meretricious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
Tastelessly gaudy de mauvais goût spécieux
of, or relating to prostitutes putassier racoleur

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
to be combined into a whole fusionner amalgamer
to combine into a whole fusionner

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
the legal union of two or more corporations fusion

meridian n
44-point type trimégiste
imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface méridien

meringue /məˈɹeɪŋ/ /məˈɹæŋ/ n
mixture meringue
shell meringue

merism n
enumeration mérisme

merit /ˈmɛ.ɹɪt/ n
something worthy of a high rating mérite
something deserving recognition mérite

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
rule by merit méritocratie

meritocratic adj
méritocratique

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
small falcon faucon émerillon faucon merlin

merlon n
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement merlon

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
mythological woman with a fish's tail sirène

merman n
triton

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
word denoting part of whole méronyme

merrily adv
in a cheerful or merry manner gaiement

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɪ/ adj
jolly and full of high-spirits joyeux

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
good wishes at Christmas time joyeux Noël

merry-go-round lang=en n
carousel carrousel manège

mesangial adj
of or pertaining to the mesangium mésangial

mesaxonic adj
having an enlarged middle digit that forms the axis of the foot mésaxonique

mesenchyme n
that part of the mesoderm of an embryo that develops into connective tissue, bone, cartilage, etc mésenchyme

mesentery /ˈmɛ.sənˌtɛ.ɹi/ n
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen mésentère

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
engagement of teeth of gears engrenage
opening maille
structure maillage

mesh /mɛʃ/ v
fit in, come together concorder

meso- prefix
prefix meaning middle méso-

meso-region n
administrative system mesorrégion

mesoblastic adj
realted to the mesoblast mésoblastique

mesocarp n
middle layer mésocarpe

mesoderm n
tissue produced by gastrulation mésoderme

mesodermic adj
mésodermique

mesoecosystem n
mésoécosystème

mesoglea n
a gelatinous material found between the epithelial cellular layers of jellyfish and coelenterates mésoglée

mesokurtosis n
mésokurticité

mesolect n
mésolecte

mesological adj
mésologique

mesology n
branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence mésologie

mesometeorology n
study of atmospheric phenomena on a medium scale mésométéorologie

meson /ˈmɛsɒn/ n
elementary particle méson

mesonic adj
pertaining to mesons mésonique

mesopause n
mésopause

mesophase n
mésophase

mesosphere n
layer of the Earth's atmosphere mésosphère

mesothelioma n
uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium mésothéliome

mesotron n
meson mésotron

mess /mɛs/ n
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things gâchis fouillis foutoir bordel chenis chienlit

mess kit n
set of eating utensils gamelle

mess up v
to cause an error or problem in foirer
to make a mess of gâcher

mess with v
to diss chercher

message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ n
communication, concept or information conveyed message

message in a bottle n
message put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean bouteille à la mer

messenger [ˈmɛ.sɪn.dʒəɹ] n
one who brings messages messager

messenger RNA n
information carrying RNA ARN messager

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
ordained to lead the people of Israel messie

messianic adj
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah, the Messiah messianique

messianism n
the belief in a messiah messianisme

messianist adj
messianiste

messianist n
messianiste

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly désordonné

meta-analysis n
statistics méta-analyse

metabasis n
A change of subject métabase

metabolic adj
of or pertaining to metabolism métabolique

metabolic pathway n
series of chemical reactions voie métabolique

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells métabolisme

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ n
any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction métabolite

metabolization n
process of metabolism métabolisation

metacharacter n
métacaractère

metachronism /məˈtækɹənɪzm/ n
error métachronisme

metaclass n
object-oriented programming métaclasse

metacompiler n
métacompilateur

metadata /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ n
data that describes data métadonnées

metadiegetic /ˌmɛt.ə.daɪ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛt.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to a story within a story métadiégétique

metagalaxy n
any very large-scale organized collection of galaxies métagalaxie

metajoke n
métablague

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
atomic element or material made of such atoms métal métaux
certain category of rock music metal métal

metalanguage n
computing term métalangage
linguistical term métalangage

metalepsis n
métalepse

metalexicography n
study of lexicography in the abstract metalexicographie

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
made of metal métalisé métallique

metalliferous adj
containing a metallic element métallifère

metallogeny n
the branch of geology concerned with the study of the formation of mineral deposits métallogénie

metallography n
the study of the structure of metals and their alloys métallographie

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
element métalloïde

metalloplastic adj
Definition métalloplastique

metalloprotein n
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor métalloprotéine

metallurgical adj
or or relating to metallurgy métallurgique

metallurgically adv
in a metallurgical manner métallurgiquement

metallurgist n
person skilled in metallurgy métallurgiste métallurge

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
science of metals métallurgie

metamathematics n
branch of mathematics dealing with mathematical systems and their nature métamathématiques

metamorphic /ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
métamorphique

metamorphic rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth roche métamorphique

metamorphosis n
transformation métamorphose
in biology métamorphose
noticeable change métamorphose

metanarrative n
a narrative about narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge métarécit

metaphase n
métaphase

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
métaphore
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor métaphore
uncountable: figure of speech métaphore

metaphorically adv
in a metaphoric manner métaphoriquement

metaphorize v
describe something using metaphors métaphoriser

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to metaphysics métaphysique

metaplasm n
linguistics: alteration of a word’s letters or sounds métaplasme

metaplastic adj
relating to, or produced by metaplasia métaplastique

metapsychology n
principles of psychology métapsychologie

metasearch engine n
métamoteur méta-chercheur méta-moteur

metastability n
unstable but potentially long-lived state métastabilité

metastable adj
long-lived unstable state métastable

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body métastase

metastatic /mɛtəˈstætɪk/ adj
relating to metastasis métastatique

metasyntax n
syntax of a metalanguage métasyntaxe

metatheoretical /ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/ adj
pertaining to metatheory métathéorétique

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word métathèse

metazoa n
multicellular animals métazoaires

metazoan adj
(zoology) relating to metazoa métazoaire

metazoan n
(zoology) animals with differentiated tissues métazoaire

metazoic adj
relating to the metazoa métazoïque

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
Transmigration of the soul métempsycose

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
streak of light météore

meteor shower n
Meteors seen on Earth for short time period pluie de météores

meteorite n
remains of a meteor météorite

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
relating to meteorology météorologique

meteorological bomb n
bombe météorologique

meteorologist n
person who studies meteorology météorologue météorologiste
weather forecaster météorologiste météorologue

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
science météorologie

meteoromancy n
divination by interpreting meteorological phenomena meteoromancie

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
measuring instrument mètre compteur

metformin n
oral drug metformine

methadone /ˈmɛθədoʊn/ n
synthetic opioid analgesic méthadone

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/ n
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine méthamphétamine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
the compound CH₄ méthane

methanic adj
méthanique

methanoic acid n
formic acid acide méthanoïque

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
amino acid méthionine

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
process by which a task is completed méthode
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages méthode
type of acting La Méthode

methodical adj
in an organized manner méthodique

methodically adv
in a methodical manner méthodiquement

methodological adj
of, pertaining to, or using methodology méthodologique

methodology /meθəˈdɒlədʒi/ /ˌmɜθəˈdɑlədʒi/ n
a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field méthodologie
the study of methods used in a field méthodologie

methyl /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ n
univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃ méthyle

methyl tert-butyl ether n
méthyl tert-butyl éther

methyl- prefix
prefix used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group méthyl-

methylation /ˌmɛθəˈleɪʃən/ n
addition of a methyl group méthylation

methylene n
divalent radical méthylène
group present as a repeating unit méthylène
unstable carbene CH₂ méthylène

methylguanosine n
methyl derivative of guanosine méthylguanosine

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ n
resident alien in ancient Greece métèque

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details méticuleux soigneux

meticulously adv
meticulously méticuleusement minutieusement

meticulousness n
state or characteristic of being meticulous méticulosité

metis adj
a person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent métis métisse

metonym /ˈmɛtənɪm/ n
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it métonyme

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ adj
Of, or relating to, a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object métonymique

metonymy n
figure of speech métonymie

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
unit of length mètre

metre per second n
SI unit for measuring speed mètre par seconde

metrete n
unit of liquid measure métrète

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
relating to metric system métrique
relating to musical meter métrique

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
notion in mathematics métrique
measure for something métrique

metric space n
space (mathematics) espace métrique

metric ton n
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms tonne

metrical foot n
basic unit of verse pied

metro /ˈmɛtɹoʊ/ /ˈmɛtɹəʊ/ n
underground railway métro métropolitain

metro station n
railway station for a rapid transit system station de métro

metrological adj
of or pertaining to metrology métrologique

metrologist n
one who studies of practices metrology métrologiste métrologue

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
a device used in music métronome

metropolis /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/ n
large, busy city métropole
colony’s mother city métropole

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ adj
pertaining to a metropolis métropolitain urbain

metropolitan France pn
part of France France métropolitaine Métropole

metropolitanly adv
métropolitainement

metrosexual n
man concerned with personal appearance métrosexuel

metrosexuality n
quality of being metrosexual métrosexualité

mettle /ˈmɛt.l̩/ n
a quality of endurance and courage prouesse

mettlesome adj
of great mettle preux

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ n
gull or seagull goéland mouette

mezereon n
shrub mézéréon

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house mezouzah mezouza

mezzaluna n
crescent-shaped steel blade hachoir

mezzo-soprano n
pitch mezzo-soprano

mi /miː/ n
third note of a major scale mi

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
noxious atmosphere or influence miasme

miasmatic adj
having the nature of miasma miasmatique

mica /ˈmaɪkə/ n
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals mica

micaceous adj
of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica micacé

micellar adj
micellair micellaire

micellar water n
eau micellaire

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ n
colloidal aggregate micelle

micro- prefix
very small micro-
one millionth micro-

micro-region n
administrative system microrrégion

microarcsecond n
a unit of angle; one millionth (10-6) of an arcsecond microseconde d’arc

microarray n
two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material micromatrice microréseau

microbe /ˈmaikɹoʊb/ n
microorganism microbe

microbead n
microscopic bead microbille

microbial /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/ adj
relating to microbes microbien

microbicide n
substance that is harmful to microorganisms microbicide

microbiologist n
scientist whose speciality is microbiology microbiologiste

microbiology n
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms microbiologie

microblog n
blog on which one posts brief updates microblog microblogue

microburst n
strong downdraft microrafale

microcephalic adj
having a small head microcéphale

microcephaly n
neurological disorder microcéphalie

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌtʃɪp/ n
integrated circuit micropuce

microcircuit n
microcircuit

microcomputer n
computer designed around a microprocessor microordinateur

microcontroller n
microcomputer on a single chip microcontrôleur

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌkɑzəm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/ n
human nature or body as representative of the wider universe microcosme
smaller system as representative of a larger one microcosme

microcosmic adj
of, or relating to the microcosm microcosmique

microdissect v
microdisséquer

microdot n
image that has been reduced in size to that of a dot micropoint

microecosystem n
microécosystème

microelectrode n
small electrode microélectrode

microemulsion n
microémulsion

microfinance n
finance provided to low-income people microfinance

microflora n
microscopic plant life microflore

microfoam /ˈmʌɪkɹə(ʊ)fəʊm/ n
micro-mousse

microfossil n
microscopic fossil microfossile

microframework n
micro-framework

microgamete n
microgamète

microgram n
µg microgramme

microgravity n
very low gravity micropesanteur

microgroove n
groove of a vinyl LP record microsillon

micrometeorite n
extraterrestrial particle micrométéorite

micrometeorology n
small scale meteorology micrométéorologie

micrometer n
one millionth of a meter micromètre
instrument micromètre

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ n
micrometer micron

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ n
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye microorganisme micro-organisme

micropaleontology n
the study of microfossils micropaléontologie

micropayment n
financial transaction micropaiement microtransaction

micropenis /mɑikɹəʊpiːnɪs/ n
unusually small penis micropénis

microphone n
transducer of sound waves to electricity microphone

microphotography n
field of study microphotographie

micropolitan adj
less populated than metropolitan but more than rural micropolitain

microprocessor n
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip microprocesseur

microprogram n
a set of microinstructions in a CPU microprogramme

microprogram v
to manually write a microprogram microprogrammer

micropyle /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌpaɪl/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/ n
botany micropyle

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəskəʊp/ n
an optical instrument microscope

microscopic /ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/ adj
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope microscopique
very small microscopique
relating to microscopes microscopique

microscopy /maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/ n
study of microscopes microscopie
use of microscopes microscopie

microsecond n
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds microseconde

microskirt n
extremely short skirt microjupe

microsporophyll n
a leaflike organ that bears one or more microsporangia microsporophylle

microsurgery n
surgical procedures that are very small microchirurgie

microtubule n
microscopic tube in cells microtubule

microwavable adj
suitable for heating in a microwave oven micro-ondable

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
electromagnetic wave micro-onde

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ v
cook in a microwave oven micro-onder

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
oven using microwave energy four à micro-ondes micro-ondes

microzooplankton n
microzooplancton

micturition n
physiology: urination miction

mid /mɪd/ preposition
denoting the middle part mi-
occupying a middle position; middle mi-

mid-April adv
in the middle of April mi-avril

mid-life crisis n
emotional period of doubt crise de la quarantaine

midbrain n
part of brain mésencéphale

middle /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
central central
located in the middle; in between moyen

middle /ˈmɪdəl/ n
centre, midpoint milieu

middle age n
the period of life between youth and old age [[âge]] [[moyen]]

middle class n
social and economic class classe moyenne

middle ear n
cavity in the ear oreille moyenne

middle finger n
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger majeur doigt III doigt du milieu médius troisième doigt

middle name n
name between given name and surname [[deuxième]] [[prénom]] patronyme

middle of nowhere n
remote place; a place lacking population, interesting things or defining characteristics Saint Éloigné des voies ferrées Saint-Loin-Loin de Pas Proche en pleine cambrousse milieu de nulle part

middle school n
school contain both primary and secondary students cycle

middle voice n
grammatical form voix moyenne

middle-aged adj
of, or relating to middle age d'âge moyen d'âge mûr entre deux âges

midfielder n
player milieu de terrain

midge /mɪdʒ/ n
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae moucheron

midget n
derogatory: any short person nain nabot naine
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10" nain naine

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
12 am minuit

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set soleil de minuit

midriff n
mid section of the human torso ventre

midseason n
The middle part of a season mi-saison

midst /mɪdst/ n
place in the middle of something centre milieu

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/ adj
halfway through a term mi-mandat mi-session

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/ n
exam partiel

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
person who assists women in childbirth sage-femme accoucheuse accoucheur sage-femme homme

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ n
the practice and science of being a midwife obstétrique

midwinter n
the middle of winter milieu de l'hiver
the winter solstice solstice d'hiver

mien /miːn/ n
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer mine
specific facial expression mine

miff /mɪf/ n
an argument, quarrel fâcherie

miff /mɪf/ v
to offend slightly fâcher

might /maɪt/ n
personal power puissance pouvoir
physical strength force

might /maɪt/ v
indicator of conditional or possible actions peut-être

might makes right proverb
the stronger and more powerful rule others la raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
very strong, possessing might puissant

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
headache usually affecting only one side of the head migraine

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
A migratory bird or other animal oiseau migrateur
A person moving from one region or country to another immigré migrateur

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
moving a place to live to another migration free french

migratory /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
(of birds, etc) that migrate migrateur

mikado n
emperor of Japan [[empereur]] [[Japonais]] mikado

mil /mɪl/ n
angular mil millième

milady /mɪˈleɪdi/ n
English noblewoman milady

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous léger
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft douce doux

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
growth of minute fungi mildiou

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
measure of length mille

milestone n
important event jalon
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals borne

miliaria n
rash miliaire

miliary adj
miliaire

milieu /mi.ˈljø/ /mɪl.ˈju/ /ˈmiːl.jɜː/ n
milieu

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
quality of being militant militance

militarism n
militarism militarisme

militarist n
one who believes in military force militariste

militarization n
process militarisation

militarize v
to train or equip for war militariser

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ n
armed forces armée troupes

military attaché n
a diplomatic attaché for military affairs [[attaché]] [[militaire]]

military order n
order of knighthood ordre militaire

military service n
service in an army service militaire

militate v
to influence militer

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need milice

militiaman n
member of a militia milicien

milk /mɛlk/ /mɪlk/ /mɪɫk/ [mɪɰk̟] n
liquid lait

milk /mɛlk/ /mɪlk/ /mɪɫk/ [mɪɰk̟] v
to express milk from mammal traire
to express any liquid traire

milk chocolate n
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients chocolat au lait

milk churn n
conical or cylindrical container for the transportation of milk pot au lait pot à lait

milk fever n
fever after childbirth fièvre de lait

milk jug n
woman's breast lolo

milk powder n
pulverized milk solids lait en poudre

milk tooth n
tooth of the first set of teeth dent de lait dent laniaire

milk-cap n
mushroom of the genus Lactarius lactaire

milk-vetch n
Astragalus astragale

milker n
person who, or machine which, milks trayeur

milkfish n
Chanos chanos poisson-lait

milking machine n
machine trayeuse

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
a young woman who milked the cows on a farm fille de laiterie laitière trayeuse

milkman n
man who delivers milk early in the morning laitier

milkshake [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
emulsion of oil and water in an engine mayonnaise
milk and ice cream beverage milk-shake frappé lait frappé

milkwort n
Polygala polygale

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
resembling milk in color or consistency laiteux

mill /mɪl/ n
building manufacture
building housing a grinding apparatus moulin
grinding apparatus moulin
manufacturing plant fabrique usine manufacture

mill /mɪl/ v
grind or process using a mill or other machine moudre

mill race /ˈmɪlɹeɪs/ n
channel bief de moulin

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry mille-feuille

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ adj
occurring every 1000 years millénaire
referring to a 1000th anniversary millénaire

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ n
member of the millennial generation millennial

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
thousand-year period millénaire

miller n
person meunier

millet /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food millet

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
prefix milli-

milliampere n
mA milliampère

millibar n
non-SI unit of pressure millibar

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
milligram milligramme

millilitre n
a unit of volume millilitre

millimetre n
unit of measure millimètre

milling cutter n
rotary cutting tool fraise

milling machine n
machine fraiseuse

million /ˈmɪljən/ numeral
cardinal number million

millionaire n
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million millionnaire

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
millionth millionième

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ n
person or thing in the millionth position millionième
one of a million equal parts of a whole millionième

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
elongated arthropod diplopode mille-pattes

millisecond n
one one-thousandth of a second milliseconde

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
coarse-grained sandstone meulière
large round stone used for grinding grain meule

milord /mɪˈlɔːd/ n
Traveling English nobleman milord

milt /mɪlt/ n
fish semen laitance laite

mime /maɪm/ n
pantomime mime pantomime
pantomime actor mime

mimeograph n
machine for making copies machine à polycopier

mimeograph v
to make mimeographs polycopier

mimesis /mɪˈmiːsɪs/ n
the representation of aspects of the real world, especially human actions mimèse mimèsis

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else mimétisme mimique

mimsy adj
flimsy and miserable enmîmé

mina n
monetary unit mine
unit of weight mine

minaret lang=en n
mosque tower minaret

minaudière /ˌminoʊˈdjɝ/ /ˌmɪnəʊˈdjɛː/ n
type of formal, decorative women's clutch bag minaudière
woman who is exaggeratedly affected or coquettish minaudière

mince /mɪns/ n
finely chopped meat hachis

mince /mɪns/ v
chop fine hacher

mince words v
to use euphemisms ne pas mâcher ses mots

minced adj
finely chopped haché

minced oath n
euphemism based on a profanity forme édulcorée formule d'évitement

mind /maɪnd/ n
ability for rational thought esprit

mind /maɪnd/ v
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward déranger
to pay attention to, obey prendre garde

mind control n
subverting an individual's control of his or her mind manipulation mentale

mind map n
diagram carte heuristique

mind one's own business v
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others s'occuper de ses affaires

mind-numbing adj
excessively boring abrutissant

mindboggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ.(ə.)lɪŋ/ adj
that causes the mind to boggle stupéfiant

minder n
bodyguard garde du corps

mindful /ˈmʌɪndfəl/ adj
bearing in mind conscient

mindset n
a way of thinking disposition d’esprit mentalité état d'esprit

mine /maɪn/ n
place from which ore is extracted mine
exploding device mine

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
that which belongs to me mien à moi

mine /maɪn/ v
remove from the ground extraire

minecart n
a wheeled container that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials wagonnet

mineola n
fruit mineola

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
a person who works in a mine mineur

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ adj
relating to or containing minerals minéral

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
in geology minéral
as opposed to animal and vegetable minéral
in nutrition minéral
mineral water eau minérale

mineral water n
water containing dissolved minerals eau minérale

mineralogical adj
minéralogique

mineralogist n
minéralogiste

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
the study or science of minerals minéralogie

mineralomass n
minéralomasse

mineshaft n
mineshaft puits de mine

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ n
thick Italian vegetable soup minestrone

minesweeper n
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines dragueur de mines démineur
video game démineur

mineworker n
mineworker mineur

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join mélanger

mini- prefix
a smaller than usual version of an item mini-

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ n
a model of reduced scale miniature
manuscript illustration enluminure

miniature golf n
informal form of golf golf miniature minigolf

miniaturization n
act or process of miniaturizing miniaturisation

minibar n
small refrigerator in a hotel room mini-bar

minibus n
a small bus minibus

minidress n
woman's short dress minirobe

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem blanche

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree minimum

minimal pair n
Pair of words paire minimale

minimal polynomial n
monic polynomial of smallest degree having an element as a root polynôme minimal

minimalism n
style of art minimalisme

minimalist adj
believing in or seeking a minimal state minimaliste

minimalist n
one who believes in or seeks a minimal state minimaliste

minimize /ˈmɪnɨmaɪz/ v
(computing) To cause a window to disappear réduire minimiser
To make small as possible minimiser

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ adj
lowest degree minimum

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ n
lowest limit minimum

minimum wage n
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay salaire minimum

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
7-point type mignone mignonne
loyal servant of another more powerful being sous-fifre subalterne séide
sycophantic follower laquais

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
skirt minijupe jupette

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ n
person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church pasteur
politician who heads a ministry ministre

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
government department ministère

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ n
red lead minium

minivan n
small van fourgonnette mini-fourgon mini-fourgonnette

miniver /ˈmɪnɪvə/ /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/ n
a light gray or white fur menu-vair

mink /mɪŋk/ n
mammal vison

minke whale n
Balaenoptera acutorostrata or Balaenoptera bonaerensis baleine de minke petit rorqual

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
a small freshwater fish vairon
any small fish fretin

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ v
vaironner

minor /maɪnə/ adj
musical scale mineur
of little importance mineur

minor /maɪnə/ n
someone below the legal age mineur

minor interval n
intervalle mineur

minor key n
music: a musical key based upon a minor scale mode mineur tonalité mineure

minor scale n
diatonic scale gamme mineure mode mineur

minor third n
musical interval tierce mineure

minoritary adj
minoritaire

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority minorité
period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood minorité

minority language n
language spoken by a minority langue minoritaire

minotaur /ˈmɪnɵˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnɵˌtɔː(ɹ)/ n
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man minotaure

minster /ˈmɪnstə/ /ˈmɪnstɚ/ n
a monastic church moutier

minstrel n
medieval traveling entertainer ménestrel ménétrier

minstrel show n
A variety show performed by white people in blackface minstrel show

mint /mɪnt/ adj
numismatics: near-perfect impeccable

mint /mɪnt/ n
large amount of money fortune
candy bonbon à la menthe pastille à la menthe
plant menthe
herb flavouring menthe

mint /mɪnt/ v
to reproduce coins monnayer

mint chocolate chip n
ice cream flavour menthe pépites de chocolat

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ n
number from which another is subtracted diminuende

minuet n
dance menuet
music accompanying the dance menuet

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
negative strictement négatif strictement négative
on the negative part of a scale moins
ranking just below a designated rating moins

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
mathematics: less moins

minus sign n
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative signe moins

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ adj
very small, tiny minuscule
written in minuscules minuscule

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ n
lower-case letter minuscule

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
very careful and exact, giving small details minutieux
very small minuscule

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
record of meeting procès-verbal
short but unspecified period of time minute instant moment
unit of time minute
unit of angular measure minute
minute of use of telephone network minute

minute hand n
clock hand aiguille des minutes grande aiguille

minute of angle n
one 60th of a degree minute d'arc

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
the official notes kept during a meeting procès-verbal

minutia /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ n
minor detail petit détail

minx /mɪŋks/ n
a pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman pimbêche

minyan /ˈmɪn.jən/ n
minimum number of ten adult Jews required for a communal religious service miniane

mirabelle plum n
Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca mirabelle

miracle /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers miracle
a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it miracle
an awesome and exceptional example of something miracle

miracle berry n
the berry of Synsepalum dulcificum fruit miraculeux

miracle worker n
a person who accomplishes a difficult task faiseur de miracles faiseuse de miracles
a person who performs a (supernatural) miracle personne qui fait des miracles

miraculous adj
by supernatural or uncommon causes miraculeux

miraculously adv
in a miraculous manner miraculeusement

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
an optical phenomenon mirage

mirativity n
the quality of being mirative mirativité

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ n
deep mud bourbier fange

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ v
to sink into mud s'embourber s'enliser

mirepoix n
combination of vegetables and herbs mirepoix

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
computing: exact copy of a data set copie
smooth reflecting surface miroir glace

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
merriment gaieté

misalignment n
state of being misaligned mauvais alignement

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
hatred of or prejudice against men misandrie

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
one who hates all mankind misanthrope

misanthropic /ˌmɪ.sənˈθɹɒ.pɪk/ /ˌmɪs.ənˈθɹɑp.ɪk/ adj
hating or disliking mankind misanthropique

misanthropy n
hatred or dislike of people or mankind misanthropie

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
conduct that is inappropriate inconduite

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
termination of pregnancy fausse couche

miscarriage of justice n
error which led to an unjust outcome erreur judiciaire

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
to abort a foetus avorter

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
the mixing or blending of race métissage

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts divers

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
harm or evil caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause espièglerie polissonnerie
one who causes mischief espiègle
vexatious or annoying conduct bêtise espièglerie

mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
causing mischief espiègle
naughty coquin espiègle malicieux malin méchant

mischievously adv
in a mischievous manner malicieusement

miscommunication n
mécommunication

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
a mistaken belief idée erronée

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ adj
holding an incorrect religious belief mécréant

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ n
one who holds a false religious belief; an unbeliever mécréant mécréante

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
something wrong done méfait

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
small crime délit forfait

mise en scène /mizɑ̃sɛn/ n
physical environment; surroundings mise en scène
the arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film mise en scène

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
skinflint or scrooge avare

miserabilist /ˈmɪzəɹəbəlɪst/ n
one who extols being miserable misérabiliste

miserable /ˈmɪzɹəbəl/ adj
in a state of misery misérable

miserably adv
in a miserable manner minablement misérablement

miserliness n
property of being miserly avarice

miserly /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/ adj
like a miser; very covetous; stingy avare chiche pingre

misery /ˈmɪzəɹɪ/ n
great unhappiness misère

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ v
To fail to discharge properly s'enrayer
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence caler

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ n
a badly adjusted person inadapté

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
an undesirable event such as an accident malheur mésaventure
bad luck malchance

misgender /mɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /mɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/ v
to refer to a person using terms that express the wrong gender, either accidentally or deliberately mégenrer

misguided adj
lacking proper guidance errant

mishap lang=en n
accident, mistake, or problem accident erreur

misheard /ˈmɪshɜɹd/ v
Past participle of mishear malentendu

mishegoss n
madness, mishegoss folie frénésie

mishmash n
a collection of miscellany mélimélo méli-mélo

misinform v
give or deliver false information désinformer induire en erreur mésinformer

misinterpretation n
instance of misinterpreting contresens

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
lead in a false direction égarer
to deceive by lies or other false impression mésinformer égarer
to deceptively trick into something wrong induire en erreur égarer

misleading adj
tending to mislead trompeur

misogynist /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
hater of women misogyne

misogyny /mɪˈsɑːdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
hatred or contempt for women misogynie

misology n
Hatred or fear of reasoning or argument misologie

misplace v
to put something somewhere and then forget its location égarer

misprision /mɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/ n
misinterpretation or misunderstanding méprise

mispronounce v
mal prononcer

mispronunciation /mɪspɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of mispronouncing mauvaise prononciation
mispronounced word or phrase de faute prononciation

miss /mɪs/ n
unmarried woman mademoiselle madame

miss /mɪs/ v
to be late for something rater manquer
to fail to hit rater manquer
to fail to attend manquer rater
to feel the absence of someone or something manquer languir

miss out v
to miss something that should not be missed laisser passer louper manquer perdre

missed call n
call to someone to which the responder doesn't answer appel en absence

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
air-based weapon projectile
self-propelled, guidable projectile missile

missile silo n
silo de missile

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
missing, lacking, lost disparu manquant

missing in action adj
person with whom contact is lost porté disparu

missing link n
figuratively: sought-after intermediary figure chaînon manquant
hypothetical primate chaînon manquant

missing person n
person whose whereabouts are unknown disparu

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ n
religious evangelism mission
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose mission

mission impossible n
extremely difficult or impossible task mission impossible

missionary n
person traveling to spread a religion missionnaire

missionary position n
position for sexual intercourse position du missionnaire

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
to spell incorrectly mal orthographier mal écrire

misspelling n
misspelt word faute d'orthographe

misstep n
error or mistake faux pas bourde
step that is wrong faux pas

misstep v
to make an error or mistake gaffer
to step badly or incorrectly s'emmêler les pinceaux trébucher

missus /ˈmɪs.əz/ n
wife femme épouse

mist /mɪst/ n
A layer of fine droplets or particles buée
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air brouillard brume

mist /mɪst/ v
To form mist brumer

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
an error erreur faute

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
To make an error se tromper
to take one thing for another méprendre confondre faire erreur

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
by accident par erreur à tort

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
title of adult male monsieur

mistle thrush n
Turdus viscivorus draine drenne

mistletoe /ˈmɪsəltəʊ/ n
either species of such evergreen plant gui

mistral /mɪˈstɹɑːl/ n
a strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean mistral

mistranslation n
incorrect translation métraduction

mistreat v
treat someone or something roughly or badly maltraiter

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
woman in extramarital relationship maîtresse amante
woman of authority maîtresse
female teacher maîtresse

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
lack of trust défiance

misty adj
with mist; foggy brumeux

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly méprendre

misunderstanding n
mistake malentendu quiproquo

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ n
incorrect, improper or unlawful use mésusage

mite /maɪt/ n
arachnid acarien

mithridatism n
the practice of ingesting successively greater amounts of a poison mithridatisation mithridatisme

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
to reduce, lessen, or decrease mitiger atténuer réduire

mitigation n
relief soulagement

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.t̬əˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ adj
of, or relating to mitochondria mitochondrial

mitochondrion n
respiratory organelle mitochondrie

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊsɪs/ n
division of a cell nucleus mitose

mitosome ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm n
organelle found within eukaryotes mitosome

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries mitre

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
type of glove moufle mitaine

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
result of mixing two or more substances mélange

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate mêler
music: combine several tracks mixer
stir two or more substances together mélanger mêler

mix apples and oranges v
to mix two totally different things mélanger les torchons et les serviettes

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
having two or more separate aspects mixte mélangé mêlé

mixed bag n
a group of entities with few characteristics in common assortiment mélange

mixed doubles n
game between two male-female teams double mixte

mixed marriage n
marriage between people of different races, cultures, religions, etc mariage mixte

mixed martial arts n
Style of combat sport combat libre

mixed nuts n
noix mélangées

mixed reaction n
state of diverse reception reception diverse réactions assorties réactions diverses

mixed-race adj
having genetic characteristics of two or more different races métis métissé

mixer n
blender batte-beurre mixeur

mixer tap n
mélangeur

mixing bowl n
Large bowl used for mixing ingredients cul-de-poule saladier

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ n
something produced by mixing mélange
act of mixing mélange
something that consists of diverse elements mélange

mizzen n
mizzenmast sail artimon

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
nautical: aftmost mast artimon mât d’artimon

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɔ.nɪk/ adj
related to mnemonics mnémonique mnémotechnique

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɔ.nɪk/ n
Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something mnémonique mnémotechnie mnémotechnique

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
study of techniques for improving memory mnémotechnique

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
a low cry of pain gémissement

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
to complain geindre se plaindre
to make a moan or similar sound gémir mugir

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
defensive ditch douve fossé

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
unruly group of people troupeau cohue foule

mob rule n
government by the masses ochlocratie voyoucratie

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
capable of being moved mobile

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
decoration mobile

mobile phone n
portable telephone portable téléphone mobile cellulaire GSM téléphone cellulaire natel

mobile station n
mobile equipment station mobile

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
ability to move mobilité

mobility kill n
damage inflicted by a weapon on a vehicle that immobilises it, but does not totally destroy it, leaving the vehicle's crew able to use its weapons destruction mobilité

mobilization n
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war mobilisation

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ n
rule of the mob ochlocratie

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ n
modern shoe mocassin
traditional native North American shoe mocassin

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
coffee moka

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ n
act of mocking parodier se moquer
imitation imitation succédané
practice exam examen blanc

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
to mimic imiter

mock exam n
an examination where the marks do not count examen blanc

mock object n
mock

mocker n
one who mocks moqueur

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ n
songbird of the family Mimidae moqueur

mockumentary n
programme documenteur faux documentaire

mockup /mɒk.ʌp/ n
a full-scale working model of something maquette modèle

modal adj
of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause modal

modal verb n
a kind of verb modal verbe modal

modality n
state of being modal modalité

modchip n
modchip

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
style or fashion mode

mode of transport n
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods mode de transport moyen de transport

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ adj
worthy of being a model exemplaire modèle

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
miniature maquette modèle
person modèle mannequin
praiseworthy example modèle exemple
simplified representation modèle maquette
structural design modèle
style modèle

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
create from a substance modeler
make a miniature model modéliser
use as a model modéliser

model aircraft n
aircraft made to a smaller scale aéromodèle

modeling n
The art of sculpting models from clay modelage
The construction and use of a computer model modélisation
work of someone who models clothes mannequinat

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals modem

moderantism n
modérantisme

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
having an intermediate position in politics modéré
mediocre modéré
not excessive modéré modérée

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ n
one who holds an intermediate position modéré

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
to act as a moderator modérer
to preside over as a moderator modérer
to become less excessive modérer
to reduce the excessiveness modèrer

moderation ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən n
instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes modération
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes modération

moderator n
someone who moderates modérateur

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
pertaining to the current time and style moderne

modern art n
modern art art moderne

modernism n
any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century modernisme

modernist adj
relating to modernism moderniste

modernist n
follower of modernism moderniste

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
process of modernizing modernisation

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
bring something up to date moderniser

modernly adv
in a modern manner modernement

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements modeste
small modeste

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness pudeur
the quality of being modest modestie

modicum /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
small amount modique

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified modification
alteration or adjustment modification

modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/ adj
changed; altered modifié

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase modificateur
one who modifies modificateur

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
to make partial changes to modifier

modular adj
of or relating to a module or modules modulaire

modularity n
property of being modular modularité

modulate v
to regulate moduler

modulator n
device that modulates modulateur

module /ˈmɑdʒuːl/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
self-contained component of a system module
unit of education module
section of a program module
type of algebraic structure module

modulus n
absolute value of a complex number module

modus operandi /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
person or thing's method of operation modus operandi

mofetta n
mofette

mogul /ˈmoʊ.ɡəl/ n
a rich or powerful person magnat
a hump on a skiing piste bosse

moguled /ˈmoʊ.ɡəld/ /ˈməʊ.ɡəld/ adj
bosselé

mogulist n
bosseur bosseuse

mohatra adj
mohatra

moiety /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ n
specific segment of a molecule groupement

moil n
hard work corvée

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
of eyes: tearful au bord des larmes
slightly wet humide moite

moisten v
to become moist mouiller
to make moist humidifier

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
humidité

moisturising cream n
cream that moisturises the skin crème hydratante

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.dʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.dʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
corrupt characters or letters mojibake

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ n
Cuban cocktail mojito

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
back tooth molaire

molar solution n
solution that contains one mole of solute per litre solution molaire

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar mélasse

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance moule
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi moisissure moisi mildiou

moldboard n
curved piece of metal on a plow or bulldozer versoir

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋɡ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ n
act or process of shaping in a mold moulage
anything cast in a mold moulage
architecture: narrow decorative surface moulure modénature

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
dark spot on the skin grain de beauté nævus
burrowing insectivore taupe
internal spy taupe
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater môle
unit of amount mole
hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus môle
sauce mole

mole cricket n
insect of Gryllotalpidae courtilière

mole rat n
rodent rat-taupe rate-taupe

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
relating to molecules moléculaire

molecular biologist n
scientist who specializes in molecular biology biologiste moléculaire

molecular biology n
branch of biology biologie moléculaire

molecular formula n
a notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in a compound formule moléculaire

molecular genetics n
a field of biology moleculaire genetique

molecular mass n
mass of single molecule masse moléculaire

molecular weight n
the sum of the atomic weights of every atom in a molecule masse moléculaire

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds molécule

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
A small mound of earth taupinière

moleskin n
fabric moleskine

molest v
to abuse abuser violer
to annoy intentionally embêter

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ n
one who molests agresseur violeur

molinology n
study of mills molinologie

mollify /ˈmɑːlɪfaɪ/ v
to appease apaiser
to ease a burden apaiser calmer

mollusc /ˈmɑːləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
mollusque

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ v
to be overprotective and indulgent toward couver

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
glowing red-hot incandescent
melted fondu

molybdenite n
mineral molybdénite

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
chemical element molybdène

molybdic adj
molybdique

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
moment of force moment
moment in time moment
very brief period of time moment instant

momentary adj
lasting for only a moment momentané momentanée

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
of outstanding importance or great consequence capital considérable

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events élan
product of mass and velocity quantité de mouvement

momma's boy n
male overly attached to his mother petit garçon à sa maman

momo n
type of dumpling momo

monad n
mathematics and computing term monade

monadic adj
of or relating to a monad monadique

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
ruler monarque

monarchist n
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy monarchiste

monarchy /ˈmɑnəɹki/ /ˈmɒnə(ɹ)ki/ n
form of government with a hereditary head of state monarchie

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
building for monks monastère

monastic adj
of or relating to monasteries or monks monastique

monatomic adj
consisting os a single atom monoatomique

monetarily adv
in a monetary sense monétairement

monetarism n
monétarisme

monetary adj
of or relating to money monétaire

monetary unit n
standard unit of currency unité monétaire

monetization n
the conversion of something into money monétisation

money /ˈmʌni/ n
cash liquide argent
currency argent
means of exchange and measure of value argent monnaie

money bag n
wealthy person richard

money cowry n
mollusc of the species Cypraea moneta cauri

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
you must work in order to have money l'argent ne tombe pas du ciel

money laundering n
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally blanchiment d'argent blanchiment d’argent

money market n
market marché financier marché monétaire

money order n
a type of cheque mandat-carte

money pit n
A financial commitment the costs of which are unsustainable abîme

money talks /ˈmʌn.i tɔks/ /ˈmʌn.i tɔːks/ proverb
it is easier to accomplish goals using money l’argent parle

moneybags n
wealthy person richard

monger /ˈmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋɡəɹ/ n
dealer marchand

mongolism n
Down syndrome mongolisme

mongoose /ˈmɑŋɡus/ /ˈmɒŋɡuːs/ n
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae mangouste

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
someone of mixed kind métis corniaud bâtard métisse

monic adj
of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one normalisé unitaire

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ n
personal name or nickname sobriquet

monism n
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality monisme

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
computer display moniteur écran
someone who watches over something moniteur monitrice

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
watch over, guard contrôler monitorer surveiller

monitor lizard n
lizard of the genus Varanus varan goanna

monitoring n
The act of listening, carrying out surveillance on surveillance monitoring

monk /mʌŋk/ n
male member of monastic order moine

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
primate singe guenon

monkey business n
an activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting (idiomatic) bêtise espièglerie

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ n
Araucaria araucana araucaria du Chili désespoir des singes

monkey wrench n
adjustable wrench clé anglaise
problem grain de sable dans l’engrenage

monkeyflower n
plant of the genus Mimulus mimule

monkfish n
fish baudroie lotte

monkshood n
aconit napel

mono- ˈmɒ.no prefix
one mono- uni-

monoamine oxidase n
biochemistry: enzyme that degrades biogenic amines monoamine oxydase

monobasic adj
monobasique

monocephalous adj
having a single head monocéphale

monochord n
monocorde

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ adj
having only one colour monochrome

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
a single lens monocle

monoclinic adj
having three unequal axes monoclinique

monocoque n
structure design monocoque

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ n
Plant belonging to Monocotyledones or Liliopsida monocotylédone

monoculist n
monoculiste

monoculture /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
a culture that lacks diversity monoculture
the cultivation of a single crop monoculture

monocyte n
type of blood leukocyte monocyte

monodromic adj
monodrome

monofin n
monopalme

monogamous adj
being married to one person at a time monogame

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
permanent pair bond between two beings monogamie

monogram n
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark monogramme

monogram v
(transitive) to mark something with a monogram monogrammer

monograph n
scholarly book or treatise monographie

monoi n
monoï

monoid n
type of set monoïde

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
bikini worn without the upper part monokini

monolingual adj
only knowing or spoken in one language monolingue

monolith /ˈmɑ.nə.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.lɪθ/ n
block of stone monolithe

monolithism n
monolithisme

monologue n
drama: long speech by one person monologue

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
an excessive interest with a singal subject monomanie

monometer n
having one meter monomètre

monomial n
term with numbers and variables monôme

monomorphism n
mathematics: injective homomorphism monomorphisme

monophobia n
fear of being alone monophobie

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfθɔŋ/ n
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation monophtongue

monophthongization n
the process of becoming monophthong monophtongaison

monophthongize v
to change to a monophthong monophtonguer

monophysite adj
monophysite

monophysitism n
Christian believe claiming a human-only nature of Jesus Christ monophysisme

monoplegia n
paralysed condition monoplégie

monopolization n
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized monopolisation

monopolize v
dominate accaparer
have a monopoly monopoliser accaparer

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
situation of exclusive supply monopole
exclusive possession monopole

monoprogramming n
monoprogrammation

monopsony /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
singular buyer monopsone

monopteral adj
having a single row of columns monoptère

monorail /ˈmono ɹeill/ n
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail monorail
a train running on a single rail wagon monorail

monosaccharide n
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring monosaccharide ose

monosemic adj
monosème

monosemy /ˈmɒ.nə(ʊ)ˌsiː.mi/ n
property of terms of having single meaning monosémie

monosodium glutamate n
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid glutamate de sodium glutamate monosodique

monostable adj
electronics: having more than one state, only one of which is stable monostable

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ adj
consisting of one syllable monosyllabique monosyllabe
using monosyllables monosyllabique

monosyllable n
a word of one syllable monosyllabe

monotheism n
belief in one God monothéisme

monotheist n
a believer in, or advocate of, monotheism monothéiste

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
mathematics: never decreasing or increasing as its independent variable increases monotone

monotonic function n
type of function fonction monotone

monotonicity n
mathematics, physics: the state of being monotonic monotonie

monotonize v
monotoniser

monotony /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ n
tedium monotonie

monotown n
monoville

monotreme n
egg-laying mammal monotrème

monotypic adj
Relating to monotypy monotypique

monovular adj
derived from the same ovum mono-ovulaire monovulaire

monoxide n
oxide containing a single oxygen atom protoxyde

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ n
fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones mont de Vénus

monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
tropical rainy season mousson
wind mousson
meteorological system mousson

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
monstrueux

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monstre bête

monster truck n
truck designed to perform in monster truck shows camion monstre monster truck

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
ornamental in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration ostensoir

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ n
Monstrous thing, person or act monstruosité
State of being monstrous monstruosité

monstrous adj
hideous or frightful monstrueux
enormously large monstrueux

montage /mɒnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n
composite work created by assembling other elements montage

month /mʌnθ/ n
period into which a year is divided mois

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
Occurring every month mensuel

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
Occurring every month mensuel mensuellement

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ n
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons monument mémorial

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull beuglement meuglement

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
to make a lowing sound beugler meugler mugir

moo-moo n
(childish) cow meumeu

mooch /muːtʃ/ v
wander around aimlessly errer

moocher n
a person having a tendency to repeatedly ask help of others tapeur tapeuse

mood /muːd/ n
bad mood humeur [[mauvais]]e [[humeur]]
mental state humeur
disposition (see also in the mood) humeur
prevalent atmosphere ambiance atmosphère

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental lunatique
dour, gloomy or brooding lugubre mélancolique taciturne
sulky or depressed mélancolique

moola /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ n
informal: money blé oseille pognon thune

moon /muːn/ n
id=Q2537|any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet lune
id=Q405|largest natural satellite of planet Earth lune
month lune mois

moon /muːn/ v
to display one's buttocks to montrer sa lune

moon bag n
pouch banane

moon landing n
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon alunissage

moon letter n
moon letter lettre lunaire

moonbase n
a base located on a moon base lunaire

moonbow n
Meteorological phenomenon arc-en-ciel lunaire

mooncake n
Chinese pastry gâteau de lune

moondial n
instrument for telling time cadran lunaire

moonfish n
any of various flat, oval marine fish species sélène

mooning n
Act of showing one's buttocks mooning

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
light reflected from the moon clair de lune

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
to work at a secondary job avoir une double casquette cumuler travailler au noir

moonlighter n
person who works a second job travailleur au noir cumulard travailleuse au noir

moonquake n
lunar seismic event tremblement de lune

moonraker /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə/ /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kɚ/ n
small, light sail high on a mast bonnette cacatois perruche

moonrise n
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon [[lever]] [[de]] [[lune]]

moonset n
the setting of the moon below the horizon coucher de lune

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
illicit liquor alcool de contrebande
shine of the moon clair de la lune

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
thin crescent of the moon croissant de lune

moonstone n
translucent gemstone pierre de lune

moonstruck adj
crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon lunatique

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ n
dance style moonwalk

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ n
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath lande

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ v
to cast anchor or become fastened amarrer ancrer mouiller
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains amarrer ancrer

mooring n
act of securing a vessel amarrage

moorland n
land covered with heather or bracken bruyère lande

moose /muːs/ n
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) élan orignal

moot /muːt/ adj
having no practical importance stérile vain vaine
subject to discussion discutable

moot point n
issue that is open for debate contentieux

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
a grimace grimace
head of hair tignasse
implement for washing floors mop serpillière torchon vadrouille

mop up v
To fix problems; to correct or repair faire le ménage

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ n
two-wheeled vehicle cyclomoteur mob mobylette vélomoteur

moraine /məˈreɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ n
accumulation of rocks and debris moraine

moral /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
conforming to a standard of right behavior moral
relating to principles of right and wrong moral
capable of right and wrong action moral

moral /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ n
moral practices or teachings morale
the moral significance or practical lesson moralité

moral code n
set of rules prescribing behavior code moral

moral hazard n
prospect that a party insulated from risk may behave differently from the way it would behave if it were fully exposed to the risk hasard moral

moral panic n
mass movement, public outcry panique morale tollé public

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
capacity enthousiasme

moralism /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ n
Act or process of moralizing moralisme

morality /məˈɹalɪti/ n
moralité
recognition of / obedience to the rules of right conduct moralité morale

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
tract of soft, wet ground marais marécage

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments moratoire
suspension of an ongoing activity moratoire

moray n
eels of the family Muraenidae murène

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ v
to subject to a mordant amordancer

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ adv
comparative of much plus davantage
word to form a comparative plus

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ determiner
comparative of much plus
comparative of many plus

more Catholic than the Pope adj
adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practice than is required être plus catholique que le pape

more and more adv
progressively more de plus en plus

more haste, less speed proverb
when one is in a hurry, one often ends up completing a task more slowly il ne faut pas confondre vitesse et précipitation

more or less adv
almost plus ou moins presque
approximately plus ou moins peu ou prou

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
black morel, Morchella elata / Morchella conica morille

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːɹˈəʊvə/ adv
in addition to what has been said en plus en outre de plus au demeurant au reste au surplus

mores /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪz/ n
a set of accepted moral norms or customs coutume mœurs

morganatic /mɔɹɡəˈnætɪk/ /mɔːɡəˈnatɪk/ adj
morganatique

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
place for dead people morgue

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
approaching death moribond mourant

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
type of helmet morion

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
a genre of Cape Verdean music morna

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
part of the day between dawn and midday matin matinée avant-midi
the part of the day after midnight and before midday matin matinée

morning dress n
formal day wear jaquette

morning glory n
plant belle-de-jour ipomée volubilis

morning star n
planet Venus as seen around dawn étoile du matin

morning wood n
morning erection gaule du matin érection matinale

morning-after pill n
type of contraceptive pill pilule du lendemain

moron /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ n
person of borderline intelligence attardé crétin demeuré
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others andouille

morose /mɒˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour sombre

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
smallest linguistic unit morphème

morphine /ˈmɔɹfiːn/ n
crystalline alkaloid morphine

morphoclimatic adj
morphoclimatique

morphogenic adj
of or pertaining to a morphogen, morphogene or to morphogenesis morphogénique

morphogeny n
history of the evolution of forms; that part of ontogeny that deals with the germ history of forms, distinguished from physiogeny morphogénie

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
relating to morphology morphologique

morphologically adv
with regard to morphology morphologiquement

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
a scientific study of form and structure morphologie
linguistic study of the form and structure morphologie
biological study of the form and structure morphologie
a description of the form and structure of something morphologie
geological study of the form and structure morphologie
the form and structure of something morphologie

morphometric adj
of or pertaining to morphometrics morphométrique

morphophonemic adj
relating to morphophonemes or morphophonemics morphophonémique

morphophonology n
morphophonologie

morphoplasm n
kinoplasm, trophoplasm morphoplasme

morphopsychology n
morphopsychologie

morphosyntactic adj
pertaining to morphosyntax morphosyntaxique

morphosyntactical adj
morphosyntactic morphosyntaxique

morphosyntax n
morphosyntaxe

morrow [mɒɹəʊ] [mɔɹoʊ] n
morning matin
the next or following day lendemain

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
small fragment morceau

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
susceptible to death mortel
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing mortel

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ n
human; someone susceptible to death mortel mortelle

mortal sin n
grave sin péché capital

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
condition of being susceptible to death mortalité condition mortelle

mortality rate n
the number of deaths taux de mortalité

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
short large-bore cannon mortier
vessel used to grind ingredients mortier
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water mortier

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
hypothèque
special form of secured loan hypothèque

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
hypothéquer

mortise /mɔ(ɹ).tis/ n
a hole for a tenon mortaise

mortise-and-tenon joint n
joint tenon et mortaise

mortmain /ˈmɔɹt.meɪn/ /ˈmɔːt.meɪn/ n
inalienable possession of lands mainmorte

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
artwork mosaïque
genetically diverse individual mosaïque
viral disease mosaïque
composite picture mosaïque

mosaiculture n
mosaïculture

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
115th element moscovium

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
a place of worship for Muslims mosquée

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood moustique

mosquito bite n
event of a mosquito bite piqûre de moustique
visible bump of inflamed skin bouton de moustique piqûre de moustique

mosquito fern n
aquatic fern azolla

mosquito net n
fine net used to protect against mosquitos moustiquaire

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
plants of the division Bryophyta mousse
a kind or species of such plants mousse

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ n
covered in or overgrown with moss moussu moussue

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
adverb forming superlative le plus
highly extrêmement très

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
majority of la [[plupart]] de

most certainly interjection
très certainement

most of all adv
to a greater extent than anything else par-dessus tout plus que tout

most significant bit n
bit of the largest order bit le plus significatif

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
for the most part majoritairement surtout

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
A small particle; a speck atome

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
type of hotel motel

motet n
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style motet

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
insect similar to a butterfly mite papillon de nuit phalène

moth-eaten adj
containing moth holes mangé aux mites
old and in poor condition mangé aux mites

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant mère
one’s female parent mère

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ v
to treat as a mother would be expected to materner

mother hen n
overprotective woman mère poule

mother superior n
nun in charge of a convent mère supérieure

mother tongue n
one's native tongue langue maternelle

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
spouse’s mother belle-mère

mother-of-pearl n
the hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells nacre

mother-to-be n
pregnant woman [[future]] [[mère]]

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
primary circuit board of a computer carte mère carte de fond de panier carte principale

motherese n
motherese mamanais

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
generic term of abuse fils de pute connard connasse brassière enculé de ta mère

motherfucking adj
an intensifier astie de fils de pute de putain de saloperie de tabarnak de

motherhood n
the state of being a mother maternité

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
the country of one's ancestors patrie

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
decorative figure that is repeated in a design motif
music: short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work motif
nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern motif
recurring or dominant element; a theme motif

motile /ˈməʊtaɪl/ adj
Having the power to move spontaneously motile

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
parliamentary proposal motion
state of progression from one place to another mouvement
change of place or position mouvement

motion capture n
use sensors to track and record the position, velocity, acceleration and impulse of a movement capture de mouvement

motion sickness n
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle cinétose mal des transports cinépathie nausée

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
at rest, not moving immobile

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
to encourage motiver

motivated adj
Enthusiastic; having motivation motivé

motivation n
willingness of action especially in behavior motivation

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ adj
Relating to motion and/or to its cause mobile mouvant
causing motion moteur

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
a cause to commit a crime motif
arts: motif motif
music: theme or subject motif thème

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ v
to prompt or incite motiver

motocross n
off-road motorbike racing motocross

motor /ˈmoʊt̬ɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
engine moteur

motor home n
recreational home on wheels camping-car

motor racing n
auto racing courses d'automobiles

motor unit n
neuron and fibres unité motrice

motor vehicle n
any land-based means of transportation véhicule automobile

motorboat n
boat driven by an engine canot automobile

motorcade n
procession of cars cortège motorisé

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
open-seated motor-powered vehicle with two wheels moto motocyclette motocycle

motorcycle sport n
The sport of racing with motorcycles motocyclisme

motorcyclist n
someone who rides a motorcycle motard

motoring n
car driving automobilisme

motorist n
one who drives a motor vehicle automobiliste

motorization n
the act of motorizing something motorisation

motorway n
broad highway autoroute

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
spotted tacheté marbré

mottled duck n
Anas fulvigula canard brun

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement devise
suggestive sentence, phrase or word devise

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
sheep mouflon

mouldy adj
covered with mould moisi

moulin /ˈmuːlan/ n
cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier moulin

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
process mue
skin or feathers cast off mue

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal muer
to shed in such a manner (transitive form) muer

mound /maʊnd/ n
baseball term monticule
natural elevation colline

mount /maʊnt/ n
a mounting monture
horse monture
rider in cavalry cavalier

mount /maʊnt/ v
to place oneself on a horse, bcycle etc. to ride chevaucher enfourcher

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
large mass of earth and rock montagne mont

mountain bike n
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding vélo tout terrain

mountain buzzard n
Buteo oreophilus buse montagnarde

mountain chain n
a series of mountain ranges chaîne de montagnes

mountain goat n
Oreamnos americanus chèvre des montagnes Rocheuses

mountain range n
line of mountains chaine de montagnes cordillère
series of mountain lines cordillère

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ n
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure alpiniste
someone who lives in a mountainous area montagnard montagnarde

mountaineering n
sport alpinisme

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
having many mountains montagneux

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
on horseback à cheval

mounted police n
unit of the civil police police montée

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ v
express sadness for, grieve over porter le deuil déplorer

mournful adj
filled with grief or sadness affligé chagrin funèbre lugubre morne mélancolique

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
expressing sorrow over death deuil
clothes worn by mourners deuil
act of expressing sorrow deuil

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
rodent of the genus Mus souris
computing: input device souris

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ v
to mouse around fureter

mouse pad n
mouse pad tapis de souris

mouse wheel n
molette de souris

mousehole n
hole through which a mouse enters a room trou de souris

mousekin n
baby mouse souriceau

mouser n
cat that catches mice souricier

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
piège à souris souricière

mousse /muːs/ n
dessert mousse

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
hair on upper lip moustache bacchante charmeuses

moustached adj
having moustache moustachu

moustachio'd adj
moustachu

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ mʌʊθ n
the end of a river out of which water flows embouchure
an outlet, aperture or orifice embouchure
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested bouche goule góll

mouth-to-mouth n
resuscitation bouche-à-bouche

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation n
first aid technique bouche-à-bouche

mouthful n
amount that will fit in a mouth bouchée gorgée

mouthguard n
device protège-dent

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
part of a wind or brass instrument embouchure
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else porte-parole porte-paroles

mouthwash n
liquid used to clean one's mouth bain de bouche gargarisme

mouthwatering adj
delicious in taste alléchant appétissant

movable nu n
nu éphelcystique

move /muːv/ n
the act of moving a token on a gameboard mouvement coup
the event of changing one's residence déménagement

move /muːv/ v
to arouse the feelings or passions of émouvoir bouger
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion déplacer bouger
to change place or posture; to go bouger mouvoir se déplacer
to change residence déménager partir partir s'installer s'installer
to change the place of a piece bouger
to excite to action inciter

move away v
déménager

move heaven and earth v
to go to extreme lengths remuer ciel et terre

move house v
change place of residence déménager

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
physical motion mouvement
trend in various fields or social categories mouvement

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
motion picture film œuvre cinématographique

movie star n
star of the cinema star de cinéma

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
that causes someone to feel emotion touchant émouvant

moving spirit n
provider of significant impetus or guidance âme

moving walkway n
slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally tapis roulant

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
to cut something down faucher [[couper]] l'[[herbe]] [[tondre]] le [[gazon]]

moxa n
mugwort leaves moxa

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
burning of moxa against skin moxibustion

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
soft Italian cheese mozzarella mozzarelle

mu /mjuː/ /muː/ n
Greek letter mu

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
to a great extent beaucoup

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
a large amount of beaucoup

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
a lot of fuss beaucoup de bruit pour rien

much of a muchness phraseologicalUnit
little difference between multiple things bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet c’est du pareil au même kif-kif

muck /mʌk/ n
Slimy manure fumier
Slimy mud boue gadoue

muckraker n
A scandal-mongering person who is not driven by any social principle fouille-merde

mucoproteinuria n
mucoprotéinurie

mucous /ˈmjuːkəs/ adj
pertaining to mucus muqueux

mucous membrane n
membrane which secretes mucus muqueuse

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
slippery secretion mucus

mud /mʌd/ n
mixture of soil and water boue fange
willfull remarks or claims boue

mud /mʌd/ v
to make muddy embouer

mud flat n
flat expanse of mud at edge of water sèche

mud wrestling n
form of entertainment lutte dans la boue

mudded adj
covered with mud boueux

muddle n
A mixture; a confusion; a garble désordre confusion pagaille

muddle v
mix together, to mix up; to confuse embrouiller confondre mélanger rendre confus

muddy [ˈmʌdi] adj
boueux vaseux

muddy the waters v
To make something unclear and difficult to understand brouiller les pistes noyer le poisson

mudflap n
A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a truck to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle bavette

mudguard n
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle garde-boue pare-boue

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ n
symbolic hand postures of India mudrâ

mudslide n
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope coulée de boue

muesli /ˈmjuːzli/ n
breakfast dish muesli musli

muezzin /muˈɛzɪn/ n
person who issues call to prayer muezzin

muff /mʌf/ n
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm manchon
pubic hair toison touffe

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
individual cake muffin

muffle v
To mute or deaden assourdir étouffer
To wrap up for warmth, protection or security couvrir emmitoufler

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
part of exhaust pipe pot d'échappement silencieux d'échappement

mufti /ˈmʌfti/ n
Muslim scholar mufti
civilian dress tenue civile

mug /mʌɡ/ n
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled couillon gogo pigeon poire
(slang) the face gueule poire trogne tronche
large cup mug chope

mug /mʌɡ/ v
to assault for the purpose of robbery agresser
to exaggerate a facial expression faire des simagrées

mug shot n
photograph taken of the head and shoulders photographie d'identité judiciaire portrait

mugger n
the large crocodile Crocodilus palustris crocodile des marais

muggy /ˈmʌɡi/ adj
humid or hot and humid humide étouffant

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwəːt/ n
Artemisia vulgaris armoise commune
any of several artemisias armoise

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
a Muslim engaging in jihad moudjahid mujâhid

mujik /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
Russian peasant moujik

mulatto n
A person of mixed black and white descent mulâtre

mulberry /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
the colour mûre écrasée
the fruit mûre
the tree mûrier

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
shredded matter for covering the soil paillis paillage

mulch /mʌltʃ/ v
to apply mulch pailler

mulching /mʌltʃɪŋ/ n
the act of preparing/applying a mulch paillage

mulct /mʌlkt/ n
pecuniary penalty amende

mulct /mʌlkt/ v
impose a fine mulcter verbaliser

mule /mjuːl/ n
offspring of male donkey and female horse mule mulet
person paid to smuggle drugs mule
backless shoe mule

muleta n
(bullfighting) red flag muleta

muleteer n
muletier

mull /mʌl/ v
to work over mentally réfléchir considérer ruminer

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ n
a Muslim religious scholar and teacher mollah

mulled wine n
wine with spices served hot vin chaud

mullein /ˈmʌlɨn/ n
plants of the genus Verbascum molène

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets) muge mulet
hairstyle nuque longue

mullion n
vertical bar between the casements of a window meneau

multi- /mʌlti/ prefix
pertaining to many multi-

multi-billion adj
having more than 1,000,000,000 multi-billion

multi-million /ˌmʌltiˈmɪljən/ adj
having several millions multi-million

multi-owner adj
to more than one owner multi-propriétaire

multibillion /ˌmʌltiˈbɪljən/ adj
having a value of several billion multimilliard

multibillionaire n
person with net worth of multiple billions multimilliardaire

multicellular adj
having many cells multicellulaire

multicellularity n
the condition of being multicellular multicellularité

multiclient adj
multiclient

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
having multiple colors multicolore

multicombustible adj
multicombustible

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
relating to several different cultures multiculturel

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
societal idea multiculturalisme

multidimensional adj
having more than two dimensions multidimensionnel

multiethnic adj
multiethnique

multifaceted adj
having multiple facets multifacette

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
type of boat multicoque

multilateral adj
having many sides or points of view multilatéral

multilevel adj
Having several levels multi-niveau multiniveau

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages polyglotte
pertaining to multiple languages multilingue plurilingue

multilingualism n
ability to speak several languages multilinguisme plurilinguisme

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
The use of different media to convey information multimédia

multimethod n
object-oriented programming multiméthode

multimillion adj
having more than 2,000,000 in the million range. multimillion

multimillionaire n
person worth many millions multimillionnaire

multinational adj
of, or involving more than two countries multinational
operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries multinational

multinational n
multinational company multinationale

multinode adj
of or relating to multiple nodes multi-nœud

multipair adj
comprising more than one twisted pair multipaire

multiphysics n
multiphysique

multiplayer /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/ n
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously multijoueur

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
having more than one element, part, component or function multiple

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder multiple

multiple inheritance n
in programming: inheriting from multiple superclasses héritage multiple

multiple sclerosis n
chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord sclérose en plaques

multiple star n
Multiple star étoile multiple

multiple-choice question n
a question where the answerer has the choice between multiple answers question à choix multiple

multiplex n
large cinema complex complexe multisalles

multiplex v
to combine signals multiplexer

multiplexer n
device that interleaves several activities multiplexeur

multiplicand /ˌmʌltəplɪˈkænd/ n
number that is to be multiplied by another multiplicande

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
process multiplication
calculation multiplication

multiplication sign n
symbol denoting multiplication signe de multiplication

multiplication table n
in arithmetic table de multiplication

multiplicity n
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements multiplicité
a large indeterminate number multiplicité

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] n
number multiplicateur

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
intransitive: perform multiplication [[faire]] [[la]] [[multiplication]] multiplier
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number) multiplier
increase the amount, degree or number of multiplier
intransitive: breed or propagate multiplier
intransitive: grow in number multiplier

multipolar /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/ adj
having multiple centers of influence multipolaire
physics, biology: having more than two poles multipolaire

multiprocessing /ˈmʌltiˌpɹɒsɛsɪŋ/ n
computation using one more than one procesor calcul parallèle traitement parallèle

multipurpose adj
having multiple uses multi-usages multifonction polyvalent

multiresistant adj
resistant to multiple drugs multirésistant

multisectoral adj
multisectoriel

multiset n
container multiensemble

multitasking n
simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (computing) multitâche

multitenant adj
to more than one tenant multi-locataire

multitude /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
great amount or number, often of people multitude
mass of ordinary people; the populous or the masses multitude

multiuser adj
multi-utilisateur

multivariate adj
having or involving multiple variables multivariable multivarié

multiverse n
hypothetical group of all possible universes multivers

mum /mʌm/ n
mother (informal, familiar) maman

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
the accompanying facts are a secret motus et bouche cousue

mumble v
to speak unintelligibly marmonner

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ n
actor in a pantomime mime

mummery n
mommerie

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
embalmed corpse momie
child's term for mother maman

mumps n
contagious disease oreillons parotidite

munchies /ˈmʌntʃiz/ n
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis foncedalle

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
ordinary ordinaire
tedious ennuyeuse ennuyeux ordinaire
worldly mondain mondaine profane

mung bean n
seed of Vigna radiata haricot mungo

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
pertaining to city municipal

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts municipalité commune

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
the quality of being munificent; generosity générosité

muntin n
window pane separator croisillon

muntjac /ˈmʌntdʒak/ n
deer of the genus Muntiacus muntjac

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family muon

muonic adj
pertaining to, or composed of muons muonique

mura /ˈmu.ɹə/ n
luminance non-uniformity mura

mural /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
painting on wall [[peinture]] [[murale]]

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
an act of deliberate killing meurtre homicide
the crime of deliberate killing meurtre assassinat

murder weapon n
weapon used to commit a murder arme du crime

murderball n
wheelchair rugby rugby-fauteuil

murderer /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
person who commits murder meurtrier meurtrière

murderess n
woman who commits murder meurtrière

murderous adj
likely to commit murder, homicidal meurtrier

murine /ˈmjʊəɹaɪn/ adj
characteristic of mice murin

murky adj
hard to see through sombre trouble

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
low sounds or speech murmure rumeur
muttered complaint or protest murmure rumeur
sound by turbulent flow of blood etc. souffle

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble murmurer

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
contractile tissue muscle
strength, force muscle
organ composed of muscle tissue muscle

musclebound adj
raide

muscleman n
man with developed muscles armoire à glace

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
having strength musclé musculeux
of or relating to muscles musculaire

muscular dystrophy n
muscular dystrophy dystrophie musculaire

musculature n
collection of muscles musculature

musculotropic adj
acting on muscle tissue musculotrope

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
a source of inspiration muse égérie

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
to become lost in thought songer

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
building or institution musée

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
fruiting body of a fungus champignon
fungus itself champignon

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ v
to gather mushrooms champignonner
to grow quickly champignonner

mushroom cloud n
mushroom shaped cloud nuage en champignon

mushy /ˈmʌʃi/ adj
overly sappy, corny, or cheesy fleur bleue à l'eau de rose
resembling or having the consistency of mush; semi-liquid, pasty, or granular pâteux
soft; squishy mou

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
sheet music partition musique
sound, organized in time in a melodious way musique
any pleasing or interesting sounds musique

music box n
box that generates or plays music boîte à musique boîte-à-musique

music chart n
ranking of music Hit-parade

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ n
school of music école de musique

music stand n
stand for holding sheet music pupitre

music therapy n
any of various therapeutic uses of music musicothérapie

music video n
motion picture accompanying a song clip vidéo musicale vidéoclip

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
stage performance, show or film comédie musicale

musical chairs n
game chaises musicales

musical instrument n
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds instrument de musique

musical notation n
writing system notation musicale

musical saw n
musical instrument scie musicale

musicality /ˌmjuzɪˈkælɪti/ n
condition of being musical musicalité

musically adv
in a musical manner musicalement

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
person who performs or writes music musicien musicienne

musicological adj
of or pertaining to musicology musicologique

musicologist n
one who studies musicology musicologue

musicology n
study of music musicologie

musing adj
absorbed in thought; contemplative pensif songeur

musing n
thought pensée

musk /mʌsk/ n
greasy secretion with powerful odour musc

musk ox n
an arctic mammal bœuf musqué

musket /mʌskʌt/ n
firearm mousquet

musketeer n
foot soldier mousquetaire
member of French royal bodyguard mousquetaire

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
Ondatra zibethicus rat musqué

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ n
thin cotton cloth mousseline

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
moule

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ n
something mandatory must obligation
Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually grapes moût mout

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
be required to devoir

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] adj
of the colour of mustard moutarde

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
condiment moutarde
plant moutarde

mustard gas n
vesicant gas gaz moutarde

mustard greens n
Brassica juncea chou faux jonc moutarde brune moutarde indienne

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
something shown for imitation modèle

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
to call or assemble together battre le rappel

musty [ˈmʌstɪ] adj
having a stale odor moisi

mutable /ˈmjuːtəbl̩/ adj
changeable mutable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/ n
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation mutagène

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
something that has mutated mutant

mutate v
muter
to undergo mutation muter

mutating table n
table mutante

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ n
heritable change in genetic material mutation
alteration in the sound of a word mutation

mutational adj
pertaining to mutation mutationnel

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑdəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ adv
having changed what needs to be changed mutatis mutandis toute proportion gardée toutes proportions gardées

mute /mjuːt/ adj
not having the power of speech muet assourdi
silent, not making a sound muet muette silencieux mutique silencieuse

mute /mjuːt/ n
person unable to speak muet muette
sordine sourdine

mute /mjuːt/ v
silence, make quiet [[rendre]] [[silencieux]] rendre [[muet]] taire
turn off the sound of [[couper]] le [[son]]

mute h /mjuːt eɪtʃ/ n
usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant h muet

mute swan n
Cygnus olor cygne tuberculé cygne muet

muteness n
characteristic of being mute aphonie mutisme mutité

mutex n
object in a program mutex exclusion mutuelle

mutilate v
To physically harm as to impair use mutiler

mutilation n
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated mutilation

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
organized rebellion mutinerie révolte

mutism n
psychological disorder mutisme

mutt /mʌt/ n
a mongrel dog bâtard
a term of abuse con corniaud crétin imbécile

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ n
instance of muttering marmonnement marmottement

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
make a low sound feuler grogner râler
speak incoherently marmonner marmotter
speak under one's breath grommeler

muttering n
something muttered grommellement

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
mouton
the flesh of sheep used as food mouton

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
having the same relationship, each to each other mutuel
reciprocal mutuel
relating to a form of mutual insurance or financial institution mutuel

mutual fund n
finance: form of collective investment fonds mutuel

mutualism /ˈmju.tʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
interaction between two species that benefits both mutualisme

mutuality n
the property of being mutual mutualité

mutually /ˈmjutʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally mutuellement

muzzle n
device to stop an animal from biting muselière
part of animal's head museau

muzzle v
to apply a muzzle museler

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
belonging to me mon ma mes

my arse interjection
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief mon cul

my ass interjection
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief mon cul

my bad interjection
my fault autant pour moi

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
my car has broken down ma voiture est en panne

my eye interjection
non-gloss Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief mon œil

my foot interjection
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief mon œil

my lips are sealed phraseologicalUnit
I won't tell anyone motus et bouche cousue

my name is phraseologicalUnit
a way to identify oneself [[mon]] [[nom]] [[est]] ... je m'appelle

my pleasure interjection
a polite reaction to receiving thanks ce fut un plaisir de rien tout le plaisir est pour moi

myco- prefix
myco-

mycocecidium n
mycocécidie

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology mycologiste

mycology n
study of fungi mycologie

mycosis n
mycose

mydriasis /mɪˈdɹaɪ ə sɪs/ n
mydriase

myelin n
white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins myéline

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ n
the Asian members of starling family mainate

myocardial /maɪoʊˈkɑɹdi.əl/ /maɪəʊˈkɑːdi.əl/ adj
relating to the myocardium myocardique

myocardium n
muscles that surround and power the heart myocarde

myoglobin n
Small globular protein myoglobine

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ n
tumor composed of muscle tissue myome

myometrium n
smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus myomètre

myope n
One who has myopia myope

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
unable to see distant objects unaided myope

myostatin n
a protein myostatine

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ adj
great in number nombreux

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
myriade
vast diversity or number myriade

myriametre n
myriamètre

myriarch n
all senses myriarque

myringitis n
inflammation of the eardrum myringite

myrmecology n
study of ants myrmécologie

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
dried sap of the myrrha tree myrrhe

myrtle /ˈmɜːtəl/ /ˈmɝtəl/ n
evergreen shrub myrte

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
me, reflexive form of I m' me moi-même

mystacial adj
mystaciale

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
of unknown origin mystérieux

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
something secret or unexplainable mystère

mystery play n
medieval dramatic performance mystère

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ adj
of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries mystique

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
someone who practices mysticism mystique

mystical adj
relating to mystics or mysticism mystique

mysticism n
beliefs and ideas of mystics mysticisme
doctrine of direct communication of divine truth mysticisme
transcendental union of soul with the divinity mysticisme
obscure thoughts and speculations mysticisme

myth /mɪθ/ n
divine story mythe
commonly-held but false belief mythe

mythical adj
existing in myth mythique

mythicize v
mythifier

mythological adj
of, or relating to myths or mythology mythologique

mythology /mɪˈθɑːlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
collection and study of myths mythologie
myths of a people mythologie

mythomania n
compulsion to tell lies mythomanie

mythomaniac n
someone who suffers from mythomania mythomane mythomaniaque

mythomaniacal adj
afflicted with mythomania mythomane mythomaniaque

myxobacterium n
any of many gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria, of the phylum Myxobacteria, that form colonies of slime myxobactérie

myxoma n
tumor of primitive connective tissue myxome

myxomatosis n
rabbit disease myxomatose

mzungu /(ə)mˈzʊnɡuː/ n
mzungu mzoungou

mâche n
Valerianella locusta valérianelle mâche blanchette boursette clairette doucette

métier n
activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling métier

n- /ɛn/ prefix
n-

n-butane /ɛnˈbjuːteɪn/ n
hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃ n-butane

n-dimensional adj
having arbitrary number of dimensions dimension

nab /næb/ v
to grab or snatch choper pogner

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ n
an Indian ruler nabab
someone of great wealth nabab
someone with grandiose style or manner nabab

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
figuratively the lowest point fond
point of the sky nadir

nadiral adj
at a nadir nadiral

nag /neɪɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
old useless horse canasson carne haridelle rosse rossinante

nagging adj
causing persistent mild pain persistant

nah /næː/ interjection
no nan

naiad /ˈneɪæd/ n
female deity naïade

naif n
one who is naive naïf

nail /neɪl/ n
archaic English unit of length seize
on fingers and toes ongle clou
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials clou ongle

nail /neɪl/ v
accomplish something completely and successfully envoyer
catch choper
employ a nail as a fastener clouer
engage in sexual intercourse baiser emmancher fourrer
hit a target effectively with some weapon toucher

nail clipper n
nail trimmer couple-ongles

nail file n
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails lime à ongle

nail gun n
gun which drives nails cloueur

nail polish n
cosmetic lacquer vernis à ongles

nail polish remover n
solvent used to remove nail polish dissolvant

nail scissors n
small scissors ciseaux à ongles

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
(art) simple, childlike style naïf naïve
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement naïf naïve

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
not wearing any clothes nu
lacking some clothing nu

naked as a jaybird adj
naked nu comme un ver

naked as the day one was born adj
completely naked nu comme un ver

naked eye n
œil nu

nakedness n
state of being naked nudité

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
a greeting namasté

namby-pamby adj
insipid and sentimental gnangnan

namby-pamby n
one who is insipid, sentimental gnangnan

name /neɪm/ n
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing nom
reputation nom

name /neɪm/ v
to designate for a role nommer
to give a name to nommer dénommer
to identify, define, specify préciser nommer
to mention, specify choisir élire
to publicly implicate appeler identifier

name brand n
trademark marque de fabrique marque déposée

name day n
feast day of a saint fête

name names v
identify specific people citer des noms

named /neɪmd/ /ˈneɪmd/ adj
having a name nommé

named pipe n
extension to the anonymous pipe canal nommé

nameless adj
having no name sans nom innomé

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
specifically à savoir c'est-à-dire nommément

namepiece n
objet éponyme

nameplate n
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name plaque

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
person with the same name as another homonyme

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
conceptual space espace de noms espace de nom

nancy n
a homosexual folle

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
child's nurse bonne d'enfants nounou nourrice

nanny goat n
female goat bique chèvre

nano-ohm n
unit of electrical resistance nanoohm

nanobiotechnological adj
of or relating to nanobiotechnology nanobiotechnologique

nanobiotechnology n
any of several forms of biotechnology employing devices on the nano scale nanobiotechnologie

nanocar n
nanovoiture

nanocephaly n
nanocéphalie

nanoconductor n
a nanoscale conductor nanoconducteur

nanocormia n
nanocormie

nanodiamond n
a nanoscale fragment of diamond nanodiamant

nanodisk n
a nanoscale disk nanodisque

nanodrug n
a drug containing nanoparticles nanomédicament

nanoelectrode n
a nanoscale electrode nanoélectrode

nanoelectronic adj
describing any electronic device constructed on the nano scale nanoélectronique

nanofarad n
electrical unit nanofarad

nanomanipulation n
the manipulation of nanoscale objects using nanotechnology nanomanipulation

nanomechanism n
any nanoscale mechanism nanomécanisme

nanometre n
subunit of length nanomètre

nanomotor n
nanomoteur

nanoparticulate adj
composed of nanoparticles nanoparticulaire

nanophanerophyte /ˌnanə(ʊ)ˈfan(ə)ɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˌnænoʊˈfænəɹəˌfaɪt/ n
any phanerophyte between about 10 and 80 inches in height nanophanérophyte

nanophotonic adj
of or pertaining to nanophotonics nanophotonique

nanopowder n
agglomerate nanopoudre

nanoprocessor n
nanoprocesseur

nanoribbon n
a nanostructure in the form of a ribbon nanoruban

nanorobotic adj
relating to nanorobotics nanorobotique

nanorobotics n
the science and technology of designing and manufacturing nanoscale machines, especially robotic machines nanorobotique

nanoscopic adj
having a scale expressed in nanometers nanoscopique

nanoscopy n
the application of nanotechnology to the imaging of objects at nanoscale nanoscopie

nanosecond n
measure of time nanoseconde

nanosponge n
a sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification nanoéponge

nanotechnology n
science and technology of creating nanoparticles nanotechnologie

nanotribology n
the branch of tribology that studies friction at the nanoscale nanotribologie

nanotube n
A carbon molecule, in the shape of a tube nanotube

nanowire n
wire whose width is of the order of nanometers nanofil

nanoworld n
the sphere of influence of nanotechnology nanomonde

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
a short period of sleep, especially during the day sieste somme

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
To have a nap faire un somme faire une sieste

napa cabbage n
type of Chinese cabbage chou chinois

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
inflammable substance napalm

nape /neɪp/ n
back part of the neck nuque

naphtha /ˈnæpθə~ˈnæfθə/ n
liquid distilled from petroleum naphte naphta
naturally-occurring liquid petroleum naphte naphta

naphthalene n
white crystalline hydrocarbon naphtalène

naphthalenic adj
naphtalénique

napiform /ˈneɪ.pɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈneɪp.ɪ.fɔːm/ adj
shaped like a turnip napiforme

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
serviette serviette

napkin ring n
ring holding napkin rond de serviette

nappy rash n
rashes in the diaper area érythème fessier

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
excessive love of oneself narcissisme

narcissist n
one who shows extreme love for himself or herself narcissique

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɨˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ adj
having an inflated idea of one's own importance narcissique
obsessed with one's image and ego narcissique

narcissus n
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus narcisse

narcolepsy n
sleeping disorder narcolepsie

narcoterrorism n
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking narcoterrorisme

narcotherapy n
narcotic therapy narcothérapie

narcotic n
numbing drug narcotique
class of drugs narcotique

narcotize /ˈnɑɹ.kəˌtaɪz/ /ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/ v
to use a narcotic to induce narcosis in narcotiser

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
to give an account rapporter relater
to relate a story raconter narrer conter

narratee n
someone to whom a story is narrated narrataire

narration /næˈɹeɪʃən/ /nəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of recounting or relating narration

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
telling a story narratif

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
systematic recitation of an event récit

narrator /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæɹeɪtəɹ/ n
in film and television narrateur narratrice
in story narrateur narratrice

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
having small width étroit

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ v
to reduce in width or extent réduire rétrécir

narrow-minded adj
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas têtu
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced intolérant

narrowly adv
by a narrow margin; closely étroitement

narrowness n
state of being narrow étroitesse

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
vestibule leading to the nave narthex

narutomaki n
kamaboko narutomaki

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
Arctic cetacean narval licorne de mer

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj
having a quality imparted by means of the nose nasal
pertaining to the nose nasal

nasal bone n
either of two small oblong bones which form "the bridge" of the nose os nasal

nasal cavity n
air-filled space behind nose cavité nasale

nasal concha n
bony plate in the nasal cavity cornet nasal

nasal polyp n
growth in the nose polype nasal

nasal septum n
septum in the nose cloison

nasal vowel n
nasal vowel voyelle nasale

nasality n
state or quality of being nasal nasalité

nasalization n
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth nasalisation

nasalize v
allow air to flow through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound nasaliser

nasalness n
quality of being nasal nasalité

nascent /ˈneɪ.sənt/ adj
emerging; just coming into existence naissant émergent

nase n
hotu

nasogenian adj
nasogénien

nasturtium /næsˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ n
genus grande capucine

natation /næ.teɪ.ʃən/ n
natation

natatorial adj
nageur

natch /nætʃ/ adv
naturally ben ouais

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
community of people nation
association of students nation
sovereign state état Etat État

nation of laws n
nation-state subject to rule of law État de droit

nation-state n
nation state or nation-state État-nation état-nation

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
of or having to do with a nation national

national anthem n
official song of a nation or country hymne national

national day n
day marking a country's establishment fête nationale

national debt n
money owed by the government of a nation dette publique

national emblem n
official emblem of a nation or country [[emblème]] [[national]]

national park n
national park parc national

national security n
safety of a country sécurité nationale

national sports team n
national sports team sélection

national treasure n
something deemed to be of value to an entire nation trésor national

nationalisation n
making private assets public nationalisation

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
idea of supporting one's country and culture nationalisme

nationalist adj
of or relating to nationalism nationaliste

nationalist n
advocate of nationalism nationaliste

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
membership of a nation or state nationalité
national character or identity nationalité

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
to make a private asset public nationaliser

nationally adv
in a way relating to the whole nation nationalement

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
belonging to one by birth maternel
biology: which occurs of its own accord in a given locality endémique
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin natif
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning indigène autochtone

native soil n
homeland natale terre
natural habitat environnement naturel première source

native speaker n
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue locuteur natif locutrice native

nativity play n
the production/performance mystère de la nativité

nativity scene n
nativity scene crèche Crèche de Noël

natrolite n
mineral natrolite

natter /ˈnætə/ /ˈnætɚ/ v
to talk idly bavarder blablater papoter

natty /ˈnæti/ adj
Smart and fashionable chic élégant

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ.ə.ɹəl/ adj
as expected naturel normal
relating to nature naturel
without additives naturel
without adjustment naturel

natural child n
child born to unmarried parents enfant de l'amour

natural disaster n
natural phenomenon désastre naturel catastrophe naturelle

natural fiber n
fiber which is obtained naturally fibre naturel

natural gas n
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits gaz naturel

natural join n
Type of join jointure naturelle

natural language n
human language developed naturally langue naturelle

natural law n
An ethical theory droit naturel

natural logarithm n
logarithm in base e logarithme naturel logarithme népérien

natural number n
(only) positive integer entier naturel

natural person n
human being personne physique

natural resource n
source of wealth that occurs naturally ressource naturelle

natural science n
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world sciences naturelles sciences de la nature

natural selection n
natural selection sélection naturelle

naturalist n
a person who advocates naturalism naturaliste

naturalistic adj
of or relating to naturalism naturaliste

naturalization n
act of granting (or getting granted) citizenship naturalisation

naturalize /ˈnætʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ v
to grant citizenship naturaliser

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
in a natural manner naturellement
surely naturellement

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
the natural world nature
everything related to biological and geographical states nature
essential characteristics nature
primitive state of being nature

nature reserve n
area managed to conserve natural features réserve naturelle

naturism /ˈneɪ.tʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad naturisme

naturopathy n
system of therapy naturopathie

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly méchant malicieux malin vilain

naumachia n
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome naumachie

naupathia n
seasickness naupathie

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit nausée
strong dislike or disgust dégoût nausée

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ adj
nauséeux

nautical /ˈnɔːtɪkl/ adj
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen nautique

nautical mile n
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres mille marin mille nautique

nautilus /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ n
marine mollusc of the family Nautilidae nautile

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
of or relating to a navy naval

nave /neɪv/ n
the middle or body of a church nef
hub of a wheel moyeu

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
remnant of umbilical cord nombril

navel-gazing n
excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection nombrilisme

navicular adj
Shaped like a boat naviculaire

navicular bone n
bone os naviculaire

navigability n
state of being navigable navigabilité

navigable adj
for a body of water: sea, river etc. navigable

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
move on the internet naviguer
travel over water naviguer

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship navigation

navvy n
laborer terrassier

navy /ˈneɪvi/ adj
bleu marine
belonging to the navy marin naval

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
navy blue colour bleu marine
sea force marine force navale
department marine force navale

navy blue n
a dark blue color bleu marine

nay /neɪ/ conjunction
or even ou plutôt voire

naïveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity naïveté

ne'er cast a clout til May be out proverb
advice not to change from winter clothes en avril ne te découvre pas d'un fil, en mai fait ce qu'il te plait

neanderthal /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ adj
of or pertaining to Homines neanderthalenses néandertalien

neanderthal /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
a primitive person homme de Néandertal

neap tide n
tide which occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter marée de morte eau

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
of an event, approaching proche
physically close proche près

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adv
having a small intervening distance with regard to something près

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
in close proximity to près de

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ v
come closer to approcher

near post n
goalpost prémière poteau

near-death experience n
experience by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function expérience de mort imminente

nearby adj
adjacent proche

nearby adv
close to à proximité

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
almost, but not quite presque

nearsightedness n
property of being nearsighted myopie

neat /niːt/ adj
net ordonné pur pure

neat /niːt/ n
cow, bovine bétail

neatness n
the state of being neat netteté

nebris /ˈnɛbɹɪs/ n
nébride

nebula /ˈnebjələ/ n
a space cloud nébuleuse

nebulosity n
the characteristic of being nebulous nébulosité

nebulous /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ adj
ill-defined nébuleux

necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ adv
of necessity nécessairement absolument

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
needed, required nécessaire
such as must be nécessaire

necessary condition n
logical statement condition nécessaire

necessary evil n
unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted mal nécessaire

necessitate v
to make necessary; require something to be brought about nécessiter rendre nécessaire

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite nécessité

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
a person in need will find a way la nécessité est la mère de l'invention nécessité fait loi

necessity knows no law proverb
nécessité fait loi

neck /nɛk/ n
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted manche cou
the part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck col
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals cou nuque
the tapered part of a bottle toward the opening goulot cou

neck /nɛk/ v
tordre le cou

neck and neck adj
very close in progress coude à coude

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ n
jewelry collier
method of execution supplice du pneu

necktie n
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front cravate

necro- /ˈnɛkɹəʊ/ prefix
related to death nécro-

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader nécrocratie

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
listing of people who have died nécrologie

necromancer /ˈnekɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnekɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
person who practices necromancy nécromancien

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
divination involving the dead nécromancie

necrophage n
organism nécrophage

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
pathological attraction to dead bodies nécrophilie
pathological fascination with death nécrophilie

necrophobia n
fear of death or corpses nécrophobie

necropolis /nɛˈkɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
large cemetery nécropole

necropsy /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ v
to perform a necropsy nécropsie

necrosis n
localized death of cells or tissue nécrose

necrotic adj
of or pertaining to necrosis nécrotique

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
fruit nectarine

nectary n
gland that secretes nectar nectaire

need /niːd/ n
something required besoin nécessité

need /niːd/ v
to be obliged to nécessiter [[être]] [[obligé]] de
to have an absolute requirement for avoir besoin de nécessiter
to want strongly avoir besoin de nécessiter

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
implement for sewing etc. aiguille
leaf of conifer aiguille
indicating device aiguille
sensor phonograph stylus saphir aiguille

needle /ˈniː.dl/ v
to pierce with a needle coudre
to tease in order to provoke asticoter monter taquiner

needle in a haystack n
idiomatic aiguille dans une botte de foin

needlecraft n
art or process travaux d'aiguille

needlefish n
slender fish aiguillette

needless adj
not needed inutile superflu

needless to say adv
obviously cela va sans dire

needlework n
process of working with a needle couture travaux d'aiguille
product of working with a needle ouvrage

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
in need, poor nécessiteux dans le besoin nécessiteuse

neener interjection
a hostile taunt lalalalère na

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ adj
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics criminel infâme scandaleux

negation n
act of negating something négation
negation in logic négation
denial or contradiction négation

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ adj
linguistics: denying a proposition négatif
inherently damaging négatif
mathematics: less than zero strictement négatif négatif
not positive or neutral négatif négative
of electrical charge négatif négative

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
photography négatif film négatif

negative clause n
negative clause, negative sentence phrase négative

negative verb n
auxiliary verb used for negation verbe négatif

negative zero n
computing: representation of zero zéro négatif

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
act of neglecting négligence
habitual lack of care négligence

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
disregard négliger
fail to care for négliger

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
suffering from neglect négligé

neglectful adj
tending to neglect négligent

negligence n
failure to exercise a standard of care (law) négligence coupable négligence

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ adj
culpable due to negligence négligent négligente

negligently adv
in a negligent manner négligemment

negligible adj
able to be ignored or excluded négligeable

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive) négocier
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive) négocier
coping with, getting over négocier

negotiation lang=en n
process of achieving agreement négociation

negotiator /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.ɾɚ/ n
A diplomat, moderator diplomate négociateur négociatrice
One who negotiates négociant négociateur négociatrice

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
A black female noire négresse

negritude /ˈnɛɡɹɪtjuːd/ n
négritude

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ n
coktail made from gin, Campari and vermouth negroni

negrophobic adj
having a fear or loathing of black people négrophobe

neigh /neɪ/ n
the cry of a horse hennissement

neigh /neɪ/ v
(of a horse) to make its cry hennir

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
nearby area voisinage environs quartier

neighboring adj
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to adjacent voisin

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
a person living on adjacent or nearby land voisin voisine
fellow human prochain prochaine

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
also not non plus

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
not one of two; not either [[aucun]] [[des]] [[deux]]

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ pronoun
not either one aucun

neither fish nor fowl n
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation mi figue mi raisin

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring phraseologicalUnit
unsuitable for anything or anybody ni chair ni poisson

nekton n
organisms in the ocean necton

nematic adj
nématique

nematode /ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/ n
small invertebrate animal nématode

nemorous /ˈnɛməɹəs/ adj
full of trees boisé

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
Branta sandvicensis bernache néné

neo-Lamarckian adj
relating to Neo-Lamarckism néolamarckien

neo-Lamarckian n
néolamarckien

neo-Latin adj
of or pertaining to Neo-Latin néo-latin

neo-Nazi n
person who believes in a Nazi ideology néo-nazi

neo-Nazism n
the ideology held by neo-Nazis néonazisme

neo-pagan adj
of or relating neo-paganism néopaïen

neoclassicism n
movement néoclassicisme

neocortex n
part of mammal brain néocortex

neocyte n
néocyte

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
chemical element néodyme

neofascism n
right-wing political movement néofascisme

neofascist adj
of or pertaining to neofascism néofasciste

neofascist n
a follower of neofascism néofasciste

neogothic adj
néo-gothique

neokoros n
néocore

neoliberalism n
political ideology néolibéralisme

neolithic adj
hopelessly outdated néolithique

neologism /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/ n
recently coined word néologisme

neomodern adj
of or pertaining to a "new simplicity" in reaction to the complexity of postmodern architecture and eclecticism néomoderne

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
id=Q654|element néon

neonatal adj
of or pertaining to the time immediately birth néonatal

neonaticide n
néonaticide

neonatology /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants néonatologie

neonicotinoid n
class of insecticides néonicotinoïde

neopaganism n
modern or revived form of paganism néopaganisme

neophilia n
love of new things néophilie

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
fear of new things neophobie

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
beginner néophyte

neoplasm n
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue néoplasme tumeur

neoplastic adj
relating to neoplasm néoplastique

neoprene /ˈniɵpɹin/ n
synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, used in various consumer products néoprène

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ n
retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult néoténie
sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage néoténie

nephelinite n
rock néphélinite

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
neveu

nephritis n
inflammation of the kidney néphrite

nephrocyte n
néphrocyte

nephrologist n
physician néphrologue

nephrology n
branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys néphrologie

nephron n
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney néphron

nephrosis n
disease néphrose

nephrotoxic adj
poisonous to kidney tissue néphrotoxique

nephrotoxicity n
The state or condition of being nephrotoxic néphrotoxicité

nephrotoxin n
Any nephrotoxic substance néphrotoxine

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
favoring of relatives or personal friends népotisme copinage

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ n
chemical element neptunium

ner /nɜː/ interjection
an interjection nananananère nananère

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted nerd

nerite n
mollusk nérite

neritic adj
néritique

nervation n
patern of nerves nervation

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
(botany) vein; grain in wood nervure
audacity toupet cran culot
bundle of neurons nerf
stamina nerf
(colloquial) neuron nerf
courage nerf
patience nerf

nerve cell n
cell of the nervous system cellule nerveuse neurone

nerve gas n
weapon of mass destruction gaz innervant

nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ /ˈnɝː.vəs/ adj
apprehensive, anxious nerveux
easily agitated nerveux
relating to the nerves nerveux

nervous system n
system which coordinates the activity of the body système nerveux

nervously adv
in a nervous manner nerveusement

nervousness n
state or quality of being nervous nervosité

nest /nɛst/ n
hideout repaire nid
place for depositing eggs nid
bird-built structure nid
retreat refuge nid
snug residence nid chez-moi chez-soi

nest /nɛst/ v
to build or settle into a nest nicher nidifier
to settle into a home emménager
to successively neatly fit s'emboîter
to successively place inside another emboîter

nested v
imbriqué
successively fit inside another imbriqué

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
to press oneself against another affectionately se pelotonner
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly se nicher se pelotonner

nestling n
small bird oisillon

net /nɛt/ adj
remaining after expenses or deductions net

net /nɛt/ n
device for catching fish, butterflies etc. filet réseau
mesh of string, cord or rope filet réseau
device for trapping something filet réseau
sports: mesh stretched to divide the court filet réseau
interconnecting system réseau filet
anything that has the appearance of a net réseau filet
figurative: trap réseau filet
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit netto

net income n
gross profit minus operating expenses and taxes résultat net

net profit n
the gross revenue minus all expenses bénéfice net

net weight n
weight of a product poids net

netball n
sport netball

netbook n
economical notebook computer miniportable miniportatif netbook

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
beneath the earth's surface souterrain
lower inférieur

netiquette n
appropriate conduct online nétiquette

netizen n
member of Internet community netizen

netsuke lang=en n
miniature sculptures netsuke

nettiquettely adv
nétiquettement

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
stinging herb of genus Urtica ortie

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
of the nettle plant etc., to sting causing a rash irriter piquer
to pique, irritate, vex or provoke someone irriter piquer vexer

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
fabric or structure of fibrous elements tissus
interconnected group or system réseau
multiple computers and other devices connected together réseau réseau informatique

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ v
interact socially réseauter
to interconnect a group or system mettre en réseau

network card n
computer card carte réseau

network subsystem n
subsystem in a GSM network sous-système réseau

networking n
act of connecting computers into network mise en réseau
meeting new people mise en réseau réseautage

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
of or relating to the nerves neural

neural crest n
ectodermal material crête neurale

neural plate n
bundle of ectoderm plaque neurale

neural spine n
neurépine

neuralgia n
nerve pain névralgie

neuralgic adj
pertaining to or affected by neuralgia névralgique

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ adj
neurasthénique

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
relating to nerves or the nervous system neuro-

neurobiology n
scientific study of nerve and brain fuction neurobiologie

neurodystonic adj
neurodystonique

neuroepithelial adj
of or relating to the neuroepithelium neuroépithélial

neuroglobin n
neuroglobine

neurohypophysis hormone n
either of two peptide hormones hormone de la neurohypophyse

neurolemma n
neurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron neurolemme

neurological adj
dealing with the study of the brain neurologique

neurologist n
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology neurologue

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders neurologie

neuroma n
tumor composed of nerve cells névrome

neuromuscular adj
pertaining to the voluntary control of muscles by nerves neuromusculaire

neuron /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈnʊɹɑn/ n
a cell of the nervous system neurone cellule nerveuse

neuronal adj
of, or relating to a neuron neuronal

neuropeptide n
peptide that function as a neurotransmitter neuropeptide

neuropsychiatry n
branch of medicine neuropsychiatrie

neuroscience n
scientific study of the nervous system neuroscience

neurosecretion n
a hormone so secreted neurosécrétion
synthesis and release of hormones by neurons neurosécrétion

neurosis n
mental disorder névrose

neurosurgeon n
brain surgeon neurochirurgien neurochirurgienne

neurosurgery n
surgery of the brain neurochirurgie
surgical discipline focused on treating the nervous systems neurochirurgie

neurotic adj
Overanxious névrotique psychotique

neurotic n
person who has a neurosis névrotique psychotique

neurotoxin n
type of toxin neurotoxine

neurotransmission nuɹoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən n
transfer of impulses between neurons neurotransmission

neurotransmitter n
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons neurotransmetteur

neurotypical adj
having normal way of processing information neurotypique

neurulation n
nervous system formation neurulation

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine neutre
having no generative organs, or imperfectly developed ones asexuel
neutral, neither one thing nor another impartial neutre

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ n
the neuter gender (grammar) neutre

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
to remove sex organs from an animal castrer châtrer

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
not taking sides in a conflict neutre
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline neutre
neither beneficial nor harmful neutre
physics: possessing no charge neutre
biology: having no sex neutre

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ n
position of gears point mort

neutral current n
exchange current courant neutre

neutralino n
hypothetical particle neutralino

neutralise v
to make inactive or ineffective neutraliser

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side neutralité

neutralization n
neutralization neutralisation

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge neutrino

neutrino astronomy n
study of neutrinos astronomie neutrino

neutron /ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/ n
subatomic particle neutron

neutron bomb n
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons bombe à neutrons

neutron diffraction n
interference process diffraction de neutrons

neutron interferometer n
device interféromètre à neutrons

neutron optics n
field of study optique neutronique

neutron scattering n
technique diffusion neutronique

neutron spectrometry n
field of study spectrométrie neutronique

neutron star n
star composed of neutrons étoile à neutrons

neutronium n
neutron star material neutronium

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
easily stained by neutral dyes neutrophile

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
at no time jamais

never again adv
at no time in the future jamais plus plus jamais

never ever adv
emphatic never au grand jamais jamais de la vie jamais du tout

never in a month of Sundays adv
at no time la semaine des quatre jeudis

never mind v
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement laisse tomber
it is not important tant pis ça ne fait rien ce n'est pas grave peu importe qu'importe

never say die interjection
do not despair accrochez-vous il ne faut jamais baisser les bras ne baissez jamais les bras ne vous laissez pas abattre tenez bon

never say never phraseologicalUnit
never say never ne jamais dire jamais

neverland n
an ideal or imaginary place pays imaginaire

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
in spite of what preceded pourtant néanmoins cependant toutefois malgré tout nonobstant

nevus flammeus nuchae n
malformation nævus simplex

new /njuː/ /nu/ adj
additional, recently discovered nouveau nouvel
distinguishing something established more recently nouveau nouvel
current or later nouveau nouvel
inexperienced, unaccustomed nouveau nouvel
of recent origin nouveau nouvel
recently arrived or appeared nouveau nouvel
strange, unfamiliar nouveau nouvel
recently made or created nouveau neuf nouvel
in original condition, pristine nouveau neuf nouvel
refreshed, reinvigorated nouveau nouvel autre

new moon n
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun nouvelle lune
the moon when in conjunction with sun nouvelle lune

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
new (inexperienced) user or participant débutant béotien néophyte profane

newborn adj
recently born nouveau-né

newborn n
recently born baby nouveau-né nouveau-née

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ n
new participant in some activity débutant débutante
one who has recently arrived in a community nouveau venu nouvel arrivé

newel /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ n
central pillar of staircase noyau

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
modern, unfamiliar or different d'un nouveau genre

newly adv
In a new manner nouvellement récemment

newlywed n
a recently married person nouveau marié nouvelle mariée

news /n(j)uːz/ n
new information of interest actualités informations nouvelles
reports of current events téléjournal

news agency n
organisation that gathers and distributes news agence de nouvelles

news anchor n
presenter of news broadcasts chef d'antenne présentateur de nouvelles

newsagent n
person marchand de journaux
retail business kiosque à journaux

newscaster n
one who delivers the news présentateur présentatrice

newsfeed n
a feed of news content fil d'actualités

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
publication infolettre lettre d'information bulletin

newspaper /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
paper on which newspapers are printed papier journal
publication journal

newsprint n
inexpensive paper used in newspapers papier journal

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ n
rédaction salle de rédaction

newsstand n
open stall where newspapers and magazines are on sale kiosque kiosque à journaux

newt n
type of salamander triton

newton n
derived unit of force newton

next /nɛkst/ adj
being closer to the present location than all other items proche
following in a sequence prochain suivant
nearest date, time, space or order prochain

next /nɛkst/ adv
On the first subsequent occasion après puis

next /nɛkst/ n
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense) suivant

next /nɛkst/ preposition
on the side of à côté

next of kin n
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance parent
spouse, close friend, close relative proche

next to preposition
beside; alongside à côté de

next to nothing pronoun
very little trois fois rien

next year adv
year after this one l'an prochain l'année prochaine

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
connection nexus

ney n
a type of flute ney

niacin n
water-soluble vitamin niacine

nib /nɪb/ n
bill of a bird bec
tip of a pen plume

nibble n
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits nibble quartet semioctet tétrade

nibble v
eat with small bites grignoter

nice /naɪs/ adj
attractive beau joli
having a pleasant taste or aroma bon
pleasant sympa gentil agréable sympathique

nice guy n
man who is unappealing to women nice guy

nice guys finish last proverb
qui se fait brebis le loup le mange

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
pleasantly agréablement

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
cavity, hollow, or recess niche
position of opportunity niche
ecological function of an organism niche

nick /nɪk/ n
slang: police station or prison gnouf poste taule zonzon

nick /nɪk/ v
slang: to steal piquer

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
coin [[pièce]] de [[cinq]] [[cent]]s
id=Q744|element nickel

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
to plate with nickel nickeler

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
familiar, invented given name surnom

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
to give a nickname to surnommer

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco nicotine

nicotine patch n
adhesive patch timbre à la nicotine

nictitating /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/ adj
winking, blinking clignotant nictitant

nidamental adj
nidamentaire

nidicolous adj
tending to stay at the nest or birthplace nidicole

nidiform /ˈnaɪdɪfɔːm/ /ˈnʌɪdɪfɔːm/ adj
nest-shaped nidiforme

nidify /ˈnɪd.əˌfaɪ/ v
to make a nest nidifier

niece /niːs/ n
nièce

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
good, useful chouette

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
flower nigelle

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
withholding avare mesquin pingre

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
negro person nègre négro

nigh /naɪ/ adj
near, close by proche près

nigh /naɪ/ v
to approach approcher

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
darkness nuit noirceur obscurité
evening or night spent at a particular activity nuit soirée
night spent at a hotel nuit nuitée
nightfall soir
period between sunset and sunrise nuit
quality of sleep obtained during a night nuit

night heron n
species of heron bihoreau

night owl n
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late couche-tard noctambule oiseau de nuit

night shift n
group of workers équipe de nuit
period poste de nuit)

night terror n
sleeping disorder terreur nocturne

night vision n
ability to see in the dark nyctalopie vision de nuit

nightcap n
warm cap worn at night bonnet de nuit

nightclub n
establishment that is open late at night boîte de nuit discothèque

nightfall n
the close of the day; the coming of night tombée de la nuit

nightgown n
sleeping garment worn by women chemise de nuit liseuse nuisette

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
bird rossignol rossignol philomèle

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae engoulevent

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
Selection of nocturnal activities vie nocturne

nightlight n
a small, dim light or lamp left on overnight veilleuse

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
dream mauvais rêve cauchemar
experience cauchemar tourment

nightmarish adj
resembling a nightmare cauchemardesque

nightshade /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ n
plant of genus Solanum morelle

nightstand n
small table placed at the head side of a bed table de nuit table de chevet liseuse

nighttime n
hours of darkness nuit

nightwandering adj
wandering at night noctivague

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism nihilisme
rejection of all moral principles nihilisme
Russian anarchistic doctrine nihilisme

nihilist /ˈnaɪɪlɪst/ n
person who accepts nihilism nihiliste

nihonium lang=en n
nihonium

nikud n
system of diacritics for Hebrew nikkudot

nilgai n
large antelope of northern India nilgaut

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
quick and light in movement or action agile fulgurant leste preste
quick-witted and alert vif vive

nimbostratus n
cloud type nimbostratus

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
circle of light; halo nimbe nimbus
rain cloud nimbus

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
silly or foolish person nigaud abruti benêt bercé trop près du mur cloche con

nine /naɪn/ n
the digit or figure 9 neuf

nine /naɪn/ numeral
cardinal number neuf

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 900 neuf cents

nine o'clock n
the start of the tenth hour neuf heures

nine thousand numeral
9000 neuf-mille

nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine numeral
cardinal number 9,999 neuf-mille-neuf-cent-quatre-vingt-dix-neuf

nine-banded armadillo n
Dasypus novemcinctus tatou à neuf bandes

ninesome n
group of nine neuvaine

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
cardinal number dix-neuf

nineties n
the decade of the 1990s années 90 années quatre-vingt-dix

ninetieth /ˈnaɪnti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of ninety quatre-vingt-dixième nonantième

ninetieth /ˈnaɪnti.əθ/ n
one of ninety equal parts of a whole nonantième quatre-vingt-dixième
person or thing in the ninetieth position nonantième quatre-vingt-dixième

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
90 quatre-vingt-dix nonante

ninety-eight numeral
98 quatre-vingt-dix-huit

ninety-five numeral
95 quatre-vingt-quinze nonante-cinq

ninety-four numeral
94 quatre-vingt-quatorze

ninety-nine n
cardinal number 99 quatre-vingt-dix-neuf

ninety-one numeral
cardinal number ninety-one quatre-vingt-onze

ninety-seven numeral
97 quatre-vingt-dix-sept

ninety-six numeral
96 quatre-vingt-seize

ninety-two numeral
92 quatre-vingt-douze

ninhydrin n
organic compound: 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione ninhydrine

ninja /ˈnɪn.dʒə/ n
ninja

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
ordinal form of nine neuvième neuf

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
something in the ninth position neuvième
one of nine equal parts of a whole neuvième

niobic adj
relating to niobium niobique

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
chemical element niobium

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage tuer dans l'œuf étouffer dans l'œuf

nipple /ˈnɪp(ə)l/ n
artificial nipple for bottle feeding tétine
projection of mammary gland mamelon tétin téton

nipplewort n
Lapsana communis lampsane

nipponize v
to convert to Katakana or to enable to work with the Japanese script japoniser nipponiser
to make or become more Japanese japoniser nipponiser
to translate into Japanese traduire en japonais

nippy adj
rather cold (of weather) frisquet

nirvana /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
Buddhist state of bliss nirvana
cessation of suffering nirvana

nit /nɪt/ n
egg of a louse lente

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
to correct minutiae or find fault chicaner chercher la petite bête chipoter pinailler

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who nitpicks pinailleur coupeur de cheveux en quatre enculeur de mouches

nitpicking n
any process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors chicane ergotage pinaillage pinaillerie

nitrary n
place where potassium nitrate is produced nitrière

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ v
To treat, or react, with nitric acid or a nitrate nitrater

nitrene n
organic compound nitrène

nitric adj
pertaining to nitrogen nitrique

nitric acid n
HNO₃ acide nitrique acide azotique

nitride /ˈnaɪtɹaɪd/ n
compound of nitrogen nitride

nitriding /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ n
method of hardening steel nitruration

nitrilate v
nitriler

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
id=Q627|chemical element azote

nitrogen dioxide n
the binary compound NO₂ dioxyde d'azote

nitrogenous adj
of nitrogen azoté

nitroglycerine n
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate nitroglycérine

nitrometer n
apparatus nitromètre

nitromuriatic adj
pertaining to nitric acid and muriatic acid nitromuriatique

nitrous adj
of or relating to nitrogen nitreux

nitrox n
mix of nitrogen and oxygen nitrox

nix /nɪks/ n
colloquial: nothing rien

no determiner
not any aucun nul pas
used to show an activity is forbidden défense de interdiction de interdit

no n
a negating expression non
a vote not in favor non

no particle
used to show disagreement or negation non
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes") non

no biggie n
not a big deal aucun problème aucun souci pas de problème pas de souci

no comment interjection
"official" refusal to relay any further information sans commentaire
refusal to say the obvious impolite retort no comment sans commentaire

no doubt adv
without a doubt pas de doute sans doute

no entry phraseologicalUnit
entry is forbidden accès interdit défense d'entrer entrée interdite

no hard feelings phraseologicalUnit
no resentment sans rancune

no idea interjection
I don't know aucune idée

no kidding interjection
exclamation of amazement sans blague

no longer adv
not any more [[ne]] … [[plus]]

no matter adv
it's unimportant peu importe ça ne fait rien
regardless of n'importe peu importe qu'importe

no matter what pronoun
whatever peu importe quoi que ce soit

no news is good news proverb
lack of information suggests nothing bad pas de nouvelles, bonnes nouvelles

no offense phraseologicalUnit
no offense sans vouloir te vexer sans vouloir vous vexer

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
not even a single person personne nul qui que ce soit

no pain, no gain proverb
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals on n'a rien sans rien qui ne risque rien n'a rien qui ne tente rien n'a rien

no parking phraseologicalUnit
no parking défense de stationner stationnement interdit

no problem interjection
it does not pose a problem pas de problème sans problème
no thanks or apology is necessary de rien il n'y a pas de quoi je t'en prie je vous en prie pas de souci

no quarter n
no mercy for the life of a captured opponent pas de quartier

no shit, Sherlock interjection
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious bien vu l'aveugle

no smoke without fire proverb
gossip or accusations are often substantiated by fact il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu il n’y a pas de fumée sans feu

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted défense de fumer ne pas fumer

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
no sooner than something is said it will be done aussitôt dit, aussitôt fait

no thank you interjection
polite way of saying no non merci

no trespassing phraseologicalUnit
phrase forbidding access to a place défense d'entrer entrée interdite

no use n
pointless; useless inutile

no way interjection
absolutely not en aucune façon jamais de la vie pas moyen pas question
indicates astonished disbelief pas possible sans blague sans dec

no, thanks phraseologicalUnit
no, thanks non merci

no-fly zone n
an airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly zone d'exclusion aérienne

no. n
number nº

nobelium /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
chemical element nobélium

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
noble or privileged social class noblesse
the quality of being noble noblesse

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
having honorable qualities noble aristocratique

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
aristocrat noble aristocrate

noble gas n
element of group 18 of the periodic table gaz noble

noble rot n
fungus pourriture noble

nobleman n
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat noble

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank noblesse oblige

noblewoman n
a woman of noble rank noble

nobly /ˈnoʊbli/ /ˈnəʊbli/ adv
in a noble manner noblement

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
unimportant person moins-que-rien

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
phrase to remind that we all fail at times nul n'est parfait

nociception n
physiological process underlying the sensation of pain nociception

noctiferous adj
(obsolete) bringing night noctifère

noctilucent adj
(meteorology) glowing at night noctiluque

noctilucine n
substance responsible for the bioluminescence noctilucine

noctilucous adj
luminescent noctiluque

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
bat of the genus Nyctalus noctule

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɚnəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
primarily active during the night nocturne

nocturnality n
being active at night nocturnité

nocturne /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
a dreamlike or pensive composition nocturne

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
instance of moving one's head hochement

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
gradually fall asleep dodeliner
incline the head up and down dodeliner hocher

nod off v
fall asleep somnoler

nodal adj
Relating to a node nodal

node n
vertex of a graph of a network nœud
computer attached to a network nœud

nodular adj
of or relating to a nodule or modules nodulaire
similar in form to a nodule nodulaire

nodule /ˈnɑːd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈnɒdjuːl/ n
rounded mass nodule

noetherian adj
math noethérien

noetic /noʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /nəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the mind or intellect noétique
originating in or apprehended by reason noétique

noetically adv
in a noetic way noétiquement

noise /nɔɪz/ n
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations bruit
technical: unwanted part of a signal bruit
level of variation in gene expression bruit
rumour or complaint bruit
various sounds, usually unwanted bruit vacarme brouhaha

noise pollution n
excessive noise nuisance sonore pollution de bruit

noiseless adj
silent silencieux

noiselessly adv
in a quiet manner sans bruit

noisily adv
in a noisy manner bruyamment

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ adj
dégoutant désagréable insalubre malsain nocif nuisible

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
full of noise bruyant bruyante
making a noise bruyant bruyante tonitruant tonitruante

noisy miner n
grey bird méliphage bruyant

nolle prosequi n
declaration that a prosecution will not proceed abandon de poursuites abandon des poursuites arrêt des poursuites cessation des poursuites ordonnance de classement relaxe

nom de Web /nɒm də ˈwɛb/ n
pseudonym used on the World Wide Web pseudo

nom nom nom interjection
sound of a person chewing miam miam miam

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
a member of society or class who wander with their herds nomade

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to any habitually wandering person nomade
of or relating to itinerant herdsmen nomade

nomen gentilicium /ˈnəʊmɛn d͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ n
name designating a Roman citizen as a member of a particular gens gentilice

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
set of names or terms nomenclature

nomenklatura /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtjʊəɹə/ n
list of posts in Soviet Union nomenklatura

nominal /ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/ adj
of or relating to a name or names nominal

nominalization n
use of a verb or an adjective as a noun substantivation

nominalizer /ˈnɑm.ə.nəl.aɪz.ɚ/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪzə/ n
nominalizer nominaliseur substantivateur

nominate /ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
to name someone for a particular role or position nommer

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
giving a name, naming; designating nominatif

nominative case n
case used to indicate the subject nominatif

nominator n
One who nominates nominateur

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position candidat candidate

nomogram n
diagram in which the relationship between three variables is represented abaque nomogramme

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
not non-

non-Euclidean adj
pertaining to non-Euclidean geometry non-euclidien

non-Euclidean geometry n
Any system of geometry not based on the set of axioms of Euclidean geometry géométrie non euclidienne

non-aggression principle n
principe de non-agression

non-binary adj
non-binaire
not binary non-binaire

non-breaking space n
a variant of the space character espace insécable

non-commissioned officer n
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission sous-officier

non-compete adj
describing contractual clause de non-concurrence

non-empty adj
containing at least one element [[non]] [[vide]]

non-esterified fatty acid n
non-esterified fatty acid acide gras non estérifié

non-governmental organization n
organization with no government participation organisation non gouvernementale

non-proliferation adj
ending the acquisition of nuclear weapons non-prolifération

non-smoker n
somebody who does not smoke tobacco non-fumeur non-fumeuse

non-venomous adj
not producing venom non toxique

nona- prefix
nine nona-

nonagenarian /ˌnɒnæd͡ʒɛˈnɛːɹɪən/ n
one who is between the ages of 90 and 99 nonagénaire

nonagon n
A polygon with nine sides and nine angles nonagone

nonalcoholic adj
containing at most trace amounts of alcohol [[non]] [[alcoolisé]] [[sans]] [[alcool]]

nonaligned adj
not allied non-aligné

nonalignment n
state of being nonaligned non-alignement

nonce /nɒns/ [nɑn(t)s] [nɒn(t)s] n
a sex offender, especially one who is guilty of sexual offences against children. pointeur

nonce word n
word invented for the occasion hapax mot ad hoc

nonchalance /ˈnɒnʃələns/ /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/ n
indifference; carelessness; coolness nonchalance

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
casually calm and relaxed décontracté
indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached désinvolte

nonchurchgoer n
one who does not attend church non-pratiquant

noncitizen n
someone who is not a citizen of the country in question non-citoyen non-citoyenne

nonclustered index n
Index that contains a series of sorted pointers index non-cluster

noncommittal /ˌnɑnkəˈmɪtl/ /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl/ adj
tending to avoid commitment évasif

nonconformism n
refusal to conform to common standards, conventions, rules, traditions or laws anticonformisme

nonconformist adj
not conforming to established customs etc anticonformiste

nonconformist n
someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices anticonformiste

nondescript /nɑndəsˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/ adj
without distinguishing qualities banal quelconque

nondeterministic adj
involving choices indéterministe

none /nʌn/ pronoun
not any person personne
not any thing aucun aucune

none of your beeswax phraseologicalUnit
A riposte to badgering questioning, expressing a refusal to answer, and an insistence that the questioner cease prying any further ce ne sont pas tes oignons s’occuper de ses oignons

nonego n
philosophy: part of the psyche non-moi

nones /nəʊnz/ n
8th day before the ides of a Roman month nones

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
nevertheless néanmoins

nonexistence n
The state of not existing non-existence

nonexistent adj
not existent inexistant

nonfiction n
written works intended to give facts nonfiction

nonflammable adj
not combustible ininflammable

nonfree adj
payant

nonillion numeral
1030 quintillion
1054 nonillion

noninterference n
policy of not interfering in the domestic policies of another non-ingérence

nonkilling n
A precept or worldview non-meurtre

nonlinear adj
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input non-linéaire

nonlinearity n
state of being nonlinear non-linéarité

nonmetal n
element that does not have the properties of a metal non-métal

nonnegative adj
either zero or positive positif

nonpareil /nɑnpəˈɹɛl/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪl/ n
6-point type nonpareille
that has no equal hors de pair nonpareil sans pareil sans égal

nonpayment n
failure to pay non-paiement

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
bewildered déconcerté interloqué perplexe
unimpressed détaché imperturbable

nonpositive adj
either zero or negative négatif

nonprofessional adj
not professional amateur non-professionnel

nonprofessional n
amateur amateur non-professionnel

nonprofit adj
not seeking to produce a profit sans but lucratif à but non lucratif

nonprofit n
nonprofit organization ASBL association sans but lucratif

nonrepudiation n
assurance of digital sending or receipt non-répudiation

nonrivalrous adj
economics: not rivalrous non-rival

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ adj
resulting from the substitution of a nucleotide in a sense codon, causing it to become a stop codon non-sens

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
damaged DNA sequence non-sens
meaningless words absurdité bêtise
untrue statement n'importe quoi sottise

nonsensical adj
without sense absurde

nonsteroidal adj
free of steroids non stéroïdien non-stéroïdien

nonswimmer n
one who is not a swimmer non-nageur non-nageuse

nontotient n
integer anti-indicateur

nonunion n
Lack of union désunion

nonviolence n
philosophy that rejects violence non-violence non resistance non-résistance

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
string or strip of pasta nouille

nook /nʊk/ n
hidden or secluded spot recoin
small corner formed by two walls angle coin

nook and cranny n
small or remote place tous les coins et les recoins

nookie n
sexual intercourse baise

noon /nuːn/ n
midday midi

noose /nuːs/ n
an adjustable loop or rope lacs nœud coulant

noosphere /ˈnoʊ.əsfɪəɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.əsfɪə/ n
noosphere, theoretical stage of evolutionary development noosphère

nope /noʊp/ particle
informal "no" bah

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
nor ni

noria /ˈnɔɹ.i.ə/ /ˈnɔː.ɹɪə/ n
a water wheel with buckets noria
any machine using buckets noria

norm /nɔːm/ n
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars norme
that which is normal norme

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
usual, ordinary normal
according to norms or rules normal

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ n
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another normale normal

normal subgroup n
subgroup that is invariant under conjugation sous-groupe distingué

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
state of being normal normalité

normality n
state of being normal normalité

normalization n
any process that makes something more normal or regular normalisation

normally adv
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time normalement
in the expected or customary manner normalement

normally black adj
opaque when voltage is not applied normalement noir

normally white adj
transparent when voltage is not applied normalement blanc

normative /ˈnɔɹmətɪv/ adj
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard normatif normative

normativization n
normativisation

normativize v
To make normative normativiser

normopath n
one who conforms to social norms normopathe

normopathy n
pursuit of conformity normopathie

normothermic /nɔɹmoʊˈθɝmɪk/ /nɔːməˈθɜːmɪk/ adj
having normal body temperature normothermique

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
compass point nord septentrion

north by east n
compass point nord-quart-nord-est

north by west n
compass point nord quart nord-ouest nord-quart-nord-ouest

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
northernmost point on celestial bodies pôle Nord
positive pole of a magnetic dipole pôle nord

north wind n
wind blowing from the north aquilon nord

north-northeast n
compass point nord-nord-est

north-northwest n
compass point nord-nord-ouest

northeast adj
northeastern nord-est

northeast n
compass point nord-est

northeast by east n
compass point nord-est-quart-est

northeast by north n
compass point nord-est-quart-nord

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ n
wind blowing from the north aquilon

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
facing, situated in or related to the north septentrional boréal septentrionale
of wind bise

northern bobwhite n
Colinus virginianus colin de Virginie

northern flicker n
Colaptes auratus pic flamboyant

northern fur seal n
Callorhinus ursinus ours de mer

northern lapwing n
Vanellus vanellus vanneau huppé

northern lights n
the aurora of the northern hemisphere aurore boréale

northern shrimp n
Pandalus borealis crevette nordique

northern wild rice n
Zizania palustris riz sauvage

northerner n
person from the north of a region habitant du nord habitante du nord nordiste

northernize v
septentrionaliser

northwest adj
towards the northwest du nord-ouest nord-ouest

northwest n
compass point nord-ouest

northwest by north n
compass point nord-ouest-quart-nord

northwest by west n
compass point nord-ouest-quart-ouest

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
protuberance on the face nez
tip of an object nez
skill in recognising bouquet nez odorat
snout, nose of an animal museau gueule trompe

noseband n
part of a bridle or halter muserolle

nosebleed /ˈnəʊzˌblid/ n
haemorrhage from the nose saignement de nez

noseclip n
device that holds a person's nostrils closed pince-nez

nosey parker n
prying person fouinard fouinarde

nosology n
the systematic investigation or classification of disease nosologie

nosophobia n
excessive or irrational fear of contracting a disease nosophobie

nostalgic adj
pertaining to nostalgia nostalgique

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
either of the two orifices located on the nose narine naseau trou de nez

nostrum /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/ n
medicine or remedy which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects orviétan poudre de perlimpimpin remède de bonne femme

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle curieux fouineur fureteur

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
negates meaning of verb pas ne [[ne]] ... [[pas]]

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
And not [[pas]] ne

not a chance adv
absolutely not jamais de la vie

not a minute too soon adv
just in time pas trop tôt

not at all adv
not pas du tout

not at all interjection
conventional reply to expression of gratitude de rien il n'y a pas de quoi pas de quoi

not bad adj
reasonably good pas mal

not even adv
constitutes an emphatic negation même pas

not in the least adv
not at all du tout pas du tout pas le moins du monde

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
stop doing something pas si vite

not to mention conjunction
much less sans parler de

not to put too fine a point on it phraseologicalUnit
pardonnez-moi l'expression si vous me permettez l'expression

not to say conjunction
Even; perhaps; almost pour ne pas dire

not touch something with a ten foot pole v
to avoid at all costs éviter à tout prix

not worth a brass farthing adj
worth nothing ne pas valoir tripette

not yet adv
expected to happened but has not for the moment pas encore

notability n
quality of being notable notabilité notoriété

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
worthy of notice; remarkable remarquable notable

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ n
person or thing of distinction notable personnage

notably adv
in a notable manner notamment

notary n
notary public notaire

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations notaire

notch n
V-shaped cut entaille
level or degree cran
such a cut, used for keeping a record encoche

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
memorandum note
musical sound note
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone note

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
to notice with care noter remarquer
to record in writing noter note prendre

note value n
musical notation valeur de note

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
book cahier calepin

notepad n
bound pad of paper bloc-notes

notetaking /ˈnoʊt.teɪkɪŋ/ n
writing pieces of information prise de notes

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
not any thing rien [[ne]] + ''verb'' + [[rien]]

nothing but adv
nothing but rien que

nothing flat n
very short amount of time un rien de temps

nothing to write home about pronoun
not exceptional [[ne pas casser trois pattes à un canard ce n'est pas le Pérou

nothingness n
state of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing néant
void; emptiness vide

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ n
act of observing remarquer

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
to detect remarquer s'apercevoir
to observe remarquer

notice period n
period between receipt of the letter of dismissal and last working day période de préavis

noticeable adj
capable of being seen or noticed repérable détectable remarquable
worthy of note; significant remarquable

noticeably adv
to a detectable degree sensiblement

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
A specific piece of information serving to notify notification
Act of notifying notification

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something) notifier

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception notion

notorious adj
known widely and infamously notoire

notoriously /nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ adv
In a notorious or notable manner notoirement

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ conjunction
although bien que

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ preposition
in spite of en dépit de malgré nonobstant

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
a confection of honey and roasted nuts nougat nougatine

nought /nɔːt/ n
zero zéro

noumenal adj
of or pertaining to the noumenon nouménal

noumenon /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
noumène

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
grammatical category (broad sense) nom
grammatical category (narrow sense) nom substantif nom substantif

noun class n
a category into which nouns may be organised classe nominale

noun phrase n
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb locution nominale

nourish /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
to feed and cause to grow nourrir

nourishment n
something that nourishes; food nourriture

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
reason in philosophy nous

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ n
new money arriviste nouveau riche parvenu

nova /ˈnəʊ.və/ n
sudden brightening of a star nova

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ adj
new, original, especially in an interesting way nouveau nouvelle original originale

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
work of prose fiction roman

novelist n
author of novels romancier

novella n
short novel nouvelle court roman

novelty n
new product nouveauté
state of being new nouveauté

novemdecillion numeral
1060 nidalee

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
beginner débutant

novichok n
nerve agent novitchok

now /naʊ/ adv
at the present time maintenant

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently de temps en temps de temps à autre

now or never adv
now or never maintenant ou jamais

now that conjunction
since maintenant que

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
at the present time de nos jours actuellement aujourd'hui présentement
in the current era de nos jours

nowhere adv
in no place nulle part

nowhere else adv
in no other place nulle part ailleurs

noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
harmful nocif

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
short tube ajutage tuyère

nshima n
porridge made from maize or sorghum nshima

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
occurring at position n énième n-ième

nth /ɛnθ/ n
the item at position n énième n-ième

nu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
name for the letter of the Greek alphabet: Ν and ν nu

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
minor distinction nuance
subtlety or fine detail nuance subtilité

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
marriageable nubile

nubuck n
type of brushed leather nubuck

nucellus n
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo nucelle

nuchal adj
nucal

nuclear /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ adj
involving nuclear energy nucléaire
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy nucléaire
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell nucléaire

nuclear age n
age when nuclear technology was developed âge atomique âge nucléaire

nuclear chemistry n
application of chemical techniques to the solution of problems in nuclear physics chimie nucléaire

nuclear data n
compilation of experimental and evaluated data describing nuclear properties données nucléaires

nuclear energy n
energy released by a nuclear reaction énergie nucléaire

nuclear fission n
nuclear reaction that releases energy fission nucléaire

nuclear fusion n
the combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones fusion nucléaire

nuclear physics n
branch of physics physique nucléaire

nuclear power n
power from nuclear reactions énergie nucléaire

nuclear power plant n
type of power plant centrale nucléaire

nuclear reaction n
process réaction nucléaire

nuclear reactor n
device réacteur nucléaire

nuclear war n
war fought using nuclear weapons guerre nucléaire

nuclear winter n
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war hiver nucléaire

nuclease n
any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester nucléase

nucleic adj
referring to the nucleus nucléique

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule acide nucléique

nucleiform adj
nucléiforme

nucleoid /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ n
the irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized nucléoïde

nucleolus n
part of nucleus of a cell nucléole

nucleon n
a proton or a neutron nucléon

nucleosome n
repeating subunit in chromatin nucléosome

nucleosynthesis n
process that leads to synthesis in stars nucléosynthèse

nucleosynthetic adj
of or pertaining to nucleosynthesis nucléosynthétique

nucleotide n
monomer constituting DNA or RNA nucléotide

nucleotidic adj
of or pertaining to a nucleotide nucléotidique

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
cytology: large organelle found in cells noyau
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom noyau
core, central part of something noyau
linguistics: centre of a syllable noyau

nuclide n
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass nucléide

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
without clothing or other covering nu

nude /n(j)uːd/ n
image depicting a human in a state of undress nu

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity nudisme

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ n
person who practices nudism nudiste

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
the state of being without clothing on the body nudité

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
Of or relating to the day before yesterday avant-hier

nugatory /ˈnjuːɡətɔɹi/ adj
ineffective, invalid inefficace non valable
trivial, trifling insignifiant

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
inexperienced fighter pilot bleu
small chunk or clump pépite

nuisance /ˈnjuːsəns/ /ˈnuːsəns/ n
minor annoyance or inconvenience embêtement nuisance

nuit blanche n
all-night event nuit blanche

nuke /njuːk/ n
A microwave oven four micro-onde micro-ondes
Nuclear electrical power generation station centrale nucléaire
Nuclear weapon bombe atomique arme nucléaire

nuke /njuːk/ v
To completely destroy anéantir atomiser
To cook food or beverages in a microwave oven micro-onder

null and void adj
invalid, cancelled, unenforceable nul et non avenu

null result n
a result that does not support the hypothesis résultat nul

null set n
negligible set ensemble négligeable

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
to make legally invalid annuler

numb /nʌm/ adj
without the power of sensation engourdi gourd

numb /nʌm/ v
to cause to become numb anesthésier endormir engourdir

numbat n
small marsupial myrmécopie à bandes numbat

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
abstract entity nombre numéro
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural nombre numéro
mathematics: number nombre numéro
numeral chiffre numéro
quantity nombre
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence numéro nombre
performance numéro nombre

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
label with numbers; assign numbers to numéroter

number one n
top-ranking person numéro un
urine or urination euphemism petite commission

number system n
set of numerals système de numération

number theory n
branch of pure mathematics théorie des nombres

number two n
feces or defecation euphemism grosse commission

number-theoretical adj
of or relating to number theory arithmétique

numbness n
absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation engourdissement

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
chiffre numéral

numerator n
in a fraction numérateur
person who counts things numérateur

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to numbers numérique

numerical analysis n
study of algorithms analyse numérique

numerology n
study numérologie

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
Indefinitely large numerically nombreux

numismatic adj
of or pertaining to a coin, coins, currency numismatique

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.ɾɪks/ n
study of coins numismatique

numismatist n
one who collects coins and/or currencies numismate

numnah n
pad placed under a horse's saddle amortisseur

nun /nʌn/ n
member of a Christian religious community of women nonne religieuse bonne sœur moniale nonnain

nunatak /ˈnʌnətæk/ n
mountaintop surrounded by glacial ice nunatak

nunation n
suffix in Arabic nunation tanwīn

nunchaku /nənˈtʃɑːkuː/ /ˈnʌmtʃʌk/ /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ n
weapon nunchaku

nuncheon n
afternoon snack goûter

nuncio /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ n
title used for Catholic clerics nonce

nunnery n
residence for nuns couvent

nuptial /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
pertaining to wedding and marriage nuptial nuptiale nuptiaux

nuptials /ˈnʌp(t)ʃəls/ /ˈnʌpʃ(ə)ls/ n
noces

nuraghe n
type of megalithic building noraghe nuraghe

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
person trained to provide care for the sick infirmière infirmier
person who takes care of other people's young nourrice

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
to breast feed allaiter donner le sein
to care for the sick soigner
to treat kindly and with extra care soigner

nurse shark n
any shark of the family Ginglymostomatidae requin nourrice

nursemaid n
child's nurse bonne d'enfants nounou nourrice

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
a place where nursing is carried out crèche pouponnière
place for cultivation of young plants pépinière
place for the care of children crèche

nursery rhyme n
short poem or song for children chanson enfantine comptine

nursery school n
a school for pre-school children école maternelle jardin d'enfants

nurseryman /ˈnəːs(ə)ɹɪmən/ n
person who rears and sells plants in a nursery pépiniériste

nursing bra n
bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers soutien-gorge d'allaitement

nursing home n
place of residence maison de repos

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/ v
figuratively, to encourage alimenter favoriser
to nourish or nurse nourrir

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
hard-shelled fruit noix fruit sec
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing sillet
slang: insane person folle fou
slang: testicle couille
that fits on a bolt écrou

nut job n
someone who is insane débile taré tarée

nutation n
astronomical term nutation

nutcracker n
implement for cracking nuts casse-noix casse-noisettes

nuthatch n
passerine bird from the family Sittidae sittelle

nutmeg /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/ n
seed noix de muscade noix muscade
soccer/football sense petit pont
tree muscadier

nutmeg /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/ v
to flavour muscader

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ adj
providing nourishment nutritif

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
substance that provides nourishment nutriment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
nutrition nutrition

nutritional adj
pertaining to nutrition alimentaire

nutritionist n
an expert or specialist in nutrition nutritionniste

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
providing nutrients nutritif nourrissant

nuts /nʌts/ adj
insane cinglé dingue

nuts and bolts n
inner workings of something rudiments

nutshell /ˈnʌtʃel/ n
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut coque de noyau

nutty /ˈnʌti/ adj
barmy, crazy, mad cinglé dingue fou
containing nuts [[plein]] [[de]] [[noix]]

nux vomica n
strychnine tree vomiquier

nuzzle v
touch with the nose fourrer son nez

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ n
one day and one night nycthémère

nyctography n
nyctographie

nyctophobia n
fear of the night nyctophobie

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
substance nylon

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
mythology: minor water, forest or mountain deity nymphe
insect larva nymphe

nymphalid n
nymphalidé

nymphet n
A sexually attractive girl or young woman nymphette

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women nymphomanie andromanie

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
of woman: having excessive sexual desire nymphomane

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
woman with excessive sexual desire nymphomane

nystagmus /nɪˈstæɡməs/ n
rapid involuntary eye movement nystagmus

née /niː/ adj
used to indicate maiden name of a woman née

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
nightgown nuisette négligé

o /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
vocative particle to mark direct address ô

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
the translations below are of "at one o’clock" à une heure

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
imbecile dadais

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
made of oak wood chêne chênes

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus chêne
wood chêne

oakum n
fibrous caulking material étoupe

oakwood n
wood populated with oaks chênaie rouvraie

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
implement used to row a boat rame aviron

oarlock n
device to hold oars in place dame de nage tolet

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
well surrounded by fertile region oasis

oat /əʊt/ n
a widely cultivated cereal grass avoine

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
profanity juron
solemn pledge serment
affirmed statement serment

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ v
to pledge jurer

oatmeal n
flocons d'avoine gruau
colour grège
meal flocons d'avoine

oats n
seeds of an oat plant avoine flocon d'avoine

obdurate /ˈɑːbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹət/ adj
Physically hardened, toughened dur comme un roc
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent opiniâtre têtu

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
quality of being obedient obéissance

obedient adj
willing to comply with commands obéissant

obelisk n
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point obélisque
The dagger sign (†) obèle

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ adj
extremely overweight obèse

obesity n
act or state of being obese obésité

obesogenic /əʊbiːsəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
causing obesity obésogène

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
to do as ordered by obéir
to do as one is told obéir

obfuscate /ˈɑːbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
alter code obscurcir occulter
make dark obscurcir

obi n
a kimono sash obi

obituary /əˈbɪtjʊəɹɪ/ n
brief notice of a person's death, as published in a newspaper nécrologie

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
thing objet
in object-oriented programming objet
in grammar objet
person or thing to which an emotion is directed objet

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
disagree with something or someone opposer objecter

object language n
lexicography: language of headwords langue-objet

object permanence n
understanding that an object still exists when it disappears from sight permanence de l'objet

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ adj
using entities called objects orienté-objet

object-oriented programming n
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs programmation orientée objet

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
statement expressing opposition objection
act of objecting objection
official protest raised in a court of law objection

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
not influenced by emotions objectif objective
based on observed fact objectif objective
relating to a material object objectif objective

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
goal but objectif
lens objectif

objectivity /ɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ /ˌɑːbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ n
The state of being objective objectivité

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ n
work of art objet d'art

objurgation n
strong rebuke, scolding objurgation

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
region or province oblast

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
the offering to a deity oblation

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone obligation

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
binding obligatoire

oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ v
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means obliger imposer
to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) obliger rendre service

obliging adj
Happy and ready to do favours for others serviable

oblique case n
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative) cas oblique

obliquity /əˈblɪkwɪti/ /əˈblɪkwɪɾi/ n
quality of being oblique obliquité

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy annihiler

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
figuratively: wasteland; a supernatural realm of waste, like hell néant
state of being completely forgotten oubli
state of forgetfulness or distraction oubli

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
failing to remember distrait oublieux
unaware ignorant inconscient

obliviously adv
in an oblivious manner oublieusement

oblong adj
longer than wide oblong
roughly rectangular or ellipsoidal oblong

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ n
Abusive language opprobre

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
offensive, very annoying odieux désagréable ennuyeux

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ n
medicine: obscuration or clouding of the mind or faculties obnubilation
veiling with or concealment in clouds obnubilation

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
wind instrument hautbois

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
instrument of the oboe family hautbois d'amour

oboist n
performer on the oboe hautboïste

obolus n
silver coin obole

obscene /əbˈsin/ adj
offensive to current standards of decency or morality obscène
disgusting or repulsive obscène

obscenity n
something that is obscene obscénité

obscurantism n
deliberate obscurity or vagueness obscurantisme

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɚ/ adj
dark, faint or indistinct obscur
difficult to understand sibyllin

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɚ/ v
to darken, make faint obscurcir
to hide, put out of sight obscurcir

obscurity n
darkness; the absence of light obscurité

obsequies /ˈɔbsɪ.kwiːz/ n
funeral rites obsèques

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
fawning, subservient obséquieux

obsequiousness n
the quality of being obsequious obséquiosité

observability n
state of being observable observabilité

observable adj
able to be observed observable

observable n
any physical property observable

observance n
practice of complying observance
the custom of celebrating a holiday observance

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/ n
act of observing or being observed observation
recording an event; the record of such noting observation
remark or comment remarque observation

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed observatoire

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
to follow observer respecter garder
to notice, to watch observer remarquer

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice observateur

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
fixated on a single topic or emotion obsédé

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
compulsive or irrational preoccupation idée fixe obsession
unhealthy fixation obsession

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ n
obsédé

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
form of anxiety trouble obsessionnel compulsif

obsidian /ˌɑbˈsɪdi.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ n
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes obsidienne

obsidional /əbˈsɪdɪənəl/ adj
pertaining to a siege obsidional

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
state obsolescence désuétude

obsolescent /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ adj
in the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet obsolescent

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ɒbsəˈliːt/ adj
no longer in use obsolète

obsoleteness n
quality or state of being obsolete désuétude

obstacle /ˈɒbstəkl/ n
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress obstacle

obstetrician /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
a physician who specializes in childbirth obstétricien accoucheur accoucheuse gynécologue obstétricienne

obstetrics n
care of women during and after pregnancy obstétrique

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ n
state of stubbornness entêtement obstination

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably obstiné

obstinately adv
in an obstinate manner obstinément

obstruct v
To block or fill (a passage) obstruer
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight obstruer éclipser
To impede, retard, or interfere with bloquer interférer retarder

obstructive adj
causing obstructions obstructif

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
to be the case, hold true s'établir
to get hold of, acquire obtenir se procurer
to hold, possess avoir
to succeed avoir succès réussir

obtrude /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
intransitive empiéter transparaître

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
deadened, muffled, muted sourd
intellectually dull obtus obtuse
of an angle obtus
botany, zoology: blunt obtus

obtuse angle n
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees angle obtus

obtuse triangle n
triangle with an obtuse angle triangle avec angle obtus triangle obtusangle

obtuse-angled adj
of a triangle obtusangle

obverse n
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal avers face

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
to bypass a requirement [[rendre]] [[superflu]] éviter

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory évident

obviously /ˈɑb.vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs.li/ adv
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent évidemment clairement

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
a musical instrument ocarina

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
favorable opportunity occasion

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
limited to certain occasions; not very often occasionnel

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals occasionnellement

occidental /ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/ adj
of the occident: occidental

occluded front n
cold front that overtakes a warm front front occlus

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ adj
related to the occult occulte

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
supernatural affairs occultisme occulte

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ v
to cover occulter

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
astronomical event occultation

occultism n
study of the supernatural occultisme

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ n
owner or tenant habitant
person who occupies an office or a position occupant
person sitting in a vehicle occupant

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
control of a country or region by a hostile army occupation
activity or task with which one occupies oneself occupation

occupational disease n
ailment that occurs as a result of work maladie professionnelle

occupational hazard n
an unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment aléas du métier risques du métier

occupational health and safety n
activity to promote health and safety in workplace santé et sécurité au travail

occupational safety and health n
activity to promote safety in workplace santé et sécurité au travail

occupational therapy n
therapeutic practice ergothérapie

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
busy occupé
reserved occupé
militarily subjugated occupé

occupier n
one who occupies occupant occupante

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
have (taken) control of occuper
hold a position occuper
hold attention of occuper
time or space occuper
to fill (space) occuper
to fill (time) occuper
to use the time or capacity of occuper
reside in habiter occuper

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
be present or found retrouver
meet or come to the mind venir à l'idée
present itself produire avoir lieu arriver passer présenter
take place produire avoir lieu

occurrence /əˈkɝəns/ /əˈkʌɹəns/ n
actual instance where a situation arises occurrence

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
one of the large bodies of water océan
immense expanse océan
water from an ocean océan

ocean current n
movement of water courant marin

ocean sunfish n
Mola mola môle poisson-lune

oceanic adj
of or relating to the ocean océanique
living in the ocean océanique

oceanic whitetip shark n
Carcharhinus longimanus requin longimane

oceanographer /ˌoʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans océanographe

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanic exploration and study océanographie océanologie

oceanologist n
one who studies oceans océanologue

ocellus n
eye-like marking in the form of a spot or ring ocelle
simple eyes consisting of a single lens ocelle

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
feline carnivore ocelot

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑkɹəsi/ /ɒkˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
government by the masses ochlocratie

ochlophilia n
love of crowds ochlophilie

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
having yellow-orange colour ocre

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
yellowish-orange colour ocre
earth pigment ocre

ocrea n
botanical sheath ocréa

octagon /ˈɒk təˌɡɒn/ /ˈɒk təˌɡən/ n
polygon with eight sides and eight angles octogone

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
shaped like an octagon octogonal

octahedron n
a polyhedron with eight faces octaèdre

octalogy n
A set of eigth works of art that are connected octalogie

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons octane

octane number n
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel indice d'octane

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
a quadrillion quintillion, 1048 octillion
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027 quadrilliard

octodecillion n
57 nonilliard

octogenarian adj
being between 80 and 89, inclusive octogénaire

octogenarian n
One who is between the age of 80 and 89, inclusive octogénaire

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
mollusc pieuvre poulpe octopode

octroy v
octroyer

octuple /ɒkˈtuː.pəl/ v
multiply by eight octupler

ocular /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ adj
of or relating to the eye oculaire

oculogyria n
oculogyrie

oculus n
circular window or opening œil-de-bœuf

odalisque /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
a female harem slave odalisque

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
about à peu près
not divisible by two impair
strange bizarre étrange

odd function n
function fonction impaire

odd number n
whole number that is not divisible by two nombre impair

odd one out n
misfit intrus
puzzle intrus

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
eccentric person excentrique olibrius

oddity n
strangeness bizarrerie excentricité

odds n
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening chances

odds and ends n
miscellaneous things bric-à-brac

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
a short poetical composition ode

odeon n
ancient Greek or Roman building odéon

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
arousing strong dislike odieux odieuse

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ n
instrument attached to the wheel odomètre

odonto- prefix
tooth odonto-

odontoblast n
odontoblaste

odontotheca n
odontothèque

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
having no odor inodore

odorous adj
having distinctive odour odorant

odour /ˈoʊdəɹ/ /ˈəʊdə/ n
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume odeur

odyssey /ˈɒd.ɨ.si/ n
extended adventurous voyage odyssée

oeillade /əːˈjɑːd/ n
glance, ogle œillade

oeno- prefix
forms terms relating to wine œno-

oenologist n
an expert in the science of oenology œnologue

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
scientific study of wines œnologie

oesophageal adj
of or pertaining to the oesophagus œsophagien

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach œsophage

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ n
a female animal's readiness to mate chaleur œstrus

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
complete body of works œuvres
work of art œuvre

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
(time) before, to moins
possessive genitive: belonging to de
containing, comprising or made from de
objective genitive: connecting noun with object de
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified de
introducing subject matter de
indicative of age de
linking class with example of class de

of age
old enough to be considered an adult majorité

of all time
(informal) ever de tous les temps

of course adv
naturally bien sûr évidemment bien entendu naturellement

of late
recently récemment

of note
de remarquable de spécial

of two minds
undecided or unsure indécis partagé

off one's dot
crazy toqué

off the books
undeclared for tax and social insurance hors des comptes

off the mark
inaccurate à côté de la plaque

off-piste adj
Of snow that has not been compacted by overuse hors-piste

off-road adj
designed for driving on a rugged terrain tout-terrain

off-the-wall adj
Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd à côté de la plaque

off-topic adj
not related to the matter being discussed hors sujet

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
animal's organs as food abats
rejected parts of an animal abats

offbeat adj
unusual, unconventional, not ordinary décalé

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
to hurt the feelings offenser déplaire
to physically harm, pain blesser

offender n
a person who commits an offense against the law contrevenant

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
portion of a team dedicated to scoring attaquants attaque
strategy and tactics employed when in position to score attaque offensive

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
causing offense offensant
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring offensif offensive

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
an attack offensive
posture of attack offensive

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
proposal offre
something put forth offre
law: invitation to enter binding contract offre

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
propose offrir
place at disposal offrir
to present something as a gesture of worship offrir

offer one's condolences v
offer sympathy to someone who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one présenter ses condoléances

offering /ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ n
act of offering offre
oblation or presentation made as a religious act offrande
that which has been offered; a sacrifice offrande

offhand /ˌɔfˈhænd/ adj
careless négligent
without planning or thinking ahead spontanément sur-le-champ

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
ceremonial religious duty or rite office
room(s) or building used for non-manual work bureau office

office building n
commercial building containing spaces for offices immeuble de bureaux

office chair n
desk chair used in an office chaise de bureau

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
contraction of the term "commissioned officer" officier officière
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization fonctionnaire

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant officiel

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
office holder invested with powers and authorities fonctionnaire cadre

officially adv
in an official manner officiellement

offline adj
of a system, not connected to a larger network hors-ligne offline

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ n
compensating equivalent compensation
countertrade arrangement contrepartie
distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another décalage décalages
offset printing impression en offset
time at which something begins début

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ v
to compensate for something compenser contrebalancer

offshore adj
located in another country offshore
located in the sea away from the coast au large offshore

offside n
offside play hors-jeu

offside trap n
defensive play piège du hors-jeu

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified) descendance progéniture enfants enfance
plural or collective offspring, animal's or plant's progeny progéniture
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified) enfant

often /ɔːfən/ /ˈɑfn̩/ /ˈɒfn̩/ /ˈɔfn̩/ adv
frequently, many times souvent souventefois

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
chemical element with atomic number 118 oganesson

ogee /oʊˈdʒiː/ /əʊˈdʒiː/ n
arch arc en accolade
curve doucine

oghamic adj
in, of, or pertaining to Ogham oghamique

ogive /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
Gothic pointed arch ogive
curve of a cumulative function ogive
nose of a bullet, missle, or rocket ogive

ogle /ˈoʊɡəl/ /ˈəʊɡəl/ v
to stare flirtatiously mater reluquer

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
diacritical mark ogonek

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
expression of surprise oh ah

oh dear interjection
expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval aïe hélas

oh my God interjection
excitement or shock mon Dieu nom de Dieu nom de nom

oh no interjection
exclamation of alarm or concern oh non

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
the derived unit of electrical resistance ohm

ohmmeter n
device for measuing resistance ohmmètre

oil /ɔɪl/ n
liquid fat huile
petroleum-based liquid pétrole huile

oil /ɔɪl/ v
lubricate with oil huiler

oil cake n
solid residue tourteau

oil change n
process of changing oil vidange

oil lamp n
a simple vessel used to produce light lampe à huile

oil painting n
art of painting with oil paints peinture a l'huile

oil palm n
Palm family of trees palmier à huile

oil pipeline n
a gas pipeline oléoduc

oil rig n
oil-drilling platform foreuse

oil slick n
thin film of oil floating on the surface of water marée noire

oil tanker n
Ship pétrolier

oil well n
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped forage pétrolier puits de pétrole

oilcan n
container burette burette d'huile

oilcloth n
fabric or cloth toile cirée

oilskin /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/ n
raincoat made from treated cotton fabric ciré

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
covered with or containing oil huileux
excessively friendly or polite onctueux

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
Representing the sound made by a pig groin

oink /ɔɪŋk/ n
sound made by a pig grognement

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
to oink grogner

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
viscous preparation, usually containing medication pommade onguent

okapi /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
Large ruminant mammal okapi

okra n
Abelmoschus esculentus gombo

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
cold raw vegetable soup okrochka

okrug n
administrative division okroug

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
(of an item) used, not new vieux
former ancien ex-
having existed or lived for the specified time avoir
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years vieux vieil
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time vieux vieille
tiresome ça commence à bien faire

old age n
latter part of life vieillesse troisième âge

old as the hills adj
extremely old vieux comme le monde

old chap n
Affectionate term of address for a man mon grand mon vieux

old fart n
pejorative: elderly person débris fossile vieux con vieux croûton

old girl n
Affectionate term of address for a woman ma grande ma vieille

old gold n
a brownish gold colour vieil or

old guard n
old guard arrière-garde

old maid n
card game pouilleux vieux garçon

old man n
elderly man vieux vieil homme vieillard
father (slang) daron vieux

old man's beard n
Clematis vitalba, a climbing plant clématite des haies

old money n
families that have been wealthy for generations vieille fortune

old sweat n
experienced in his field vieux routier
experienced soldier [[vieux]] [[troupier]]
veteran soldier vétéran

old woman n
elderly woman vieille vieille dame vieille femme

old-fashioned adj
outdated or no longer in vogue démodé ringard vieilli à l'ancienne
preferring the customs of earlier times vieux jeu de la vieille école

old-growth forest n
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance forêt primaire

old-timer n
one who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience vétéran

older brother n
a sibling's older brother [[frère]] [[aîné]] [[grand]] [[frère]]

older sister n
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations [[grand [[sœur]] [[aîné

oldest adj
greatest in age or seniority aîné

oldness /əʊldnəs/ n
state of being old vieillesse

oleander /ˌəʊlɪˈændə/ n
A poisonous shrub laurier-rose oléandre

oleate n
salt or ester oléate

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ n
bony process olécrane

oleic adj
of or pertaining to oleic acid oléique

oleic acid n
fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil acide oléique

olfaction n
the sense of smell olfaction

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
concerning the sense of smell olfactif

olifant n
type of horn olifant

oligarch /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹk/ n
a member of an oligarchy oligarque
very rich person oligarque

oligarchic adj
of or pertaining to oligarchy oligarchique

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
Government by only a few oligarchie
State ruled by such a government oligarchie
Those who make up an oligarchic government oligarchie

oligolecithal adj
oligolécithe

oligonucleotide n
a short sequence of nucleotides oligonucléotide

oligopeptide n
peptide containing a relatively small number of amino acids oligopeptide

oligopoly /ɑlɪˈɡɑpəli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ n
economic condition oligopole

oligosaccharide n
polysaccharide of low molecular weight oligoholoside oligosaccharide oligoside

oligotrichous adj
oligotrique

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
mammal olinguito

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
fruit olive
colour olive

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ n
branch of an olive tree branche d'olivier brin d'olivier rameau d'olivier

olive oil n
oil pressed from olives huile d'olive

olive tree n
tree that produces olives olivier

olivegrower n
someone who grows olives oléiculteur

olivegrowing n
growing of olives oléiculture

olivine /ˈɒlɪviːn/ n
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals olivine

olm n
Proteus anguinus olm protée anguillard

olympicene /oʊˈlɪmpɪˌsin/ /əʊˈlɪmpɪˌsiːn/ n
olympicène

om mani padme hum phraseologicalUnit
mantra om mani padme hum

omasum n
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant feuillet

ombudsman /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
official who investigates complaints médiateur ombudsman

ombudswoman n
a female ombudsman protectrice du citoyen

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmɛɡə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet oméga

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
dish made with beaten eggs omelette

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding présage
prophetic significance présage

omentum n
fold of the peritoneum epiploon omentum

omertà /oʊˈmɛɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ n
code of silence amongst members of the Mafia or other criminal organization omerta

omicron /ˈoʊ.mɪ.kɹɒn/ /ˈɒm.ɪ.kɹɒn/ n
Greek letter omicron

ominous adj
giving indication of a coming ill de mauvais augure
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen menaçant sinistre

omissible adj
able to be omitted omissible

omission /oʊˈmɪʃ ən/ n
the act of omitting omission
something deleted or left out omission
something not done or neglected omission

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
to leave out or exclude omettre

ommatidium /ɒməˈtɪdɪəm/ n
substructure of the eye ommatidie

omni- prefix
all omni-

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/ /ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs/ n
vehicle bus omnibus

omnidirectional adj
in every direction omnidirectionnel

omnipotence n
unlimited power omnipotence

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
having unlimited power, force or authority omnipotent

omnipresence n
the ability to be at all places at the same time omniprésence

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
being everywhere omniprésent

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/ n
capacity to know everything omniscience

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
having total knowledge omniscient

omnivore n
animal eating both plants and meat omnivore

omnivorous adj
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food omnivore

omoplatoscopy n
divination by use of a shoulder blade omoplatoscopie

omphalectomy n
omphalectomie

omphaloscopy /ˌɒm.fə.ˈlɒ.skə.pi/ n
introversion auto-omphaloscopie

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
in the state of being active, functioning or operating allumé sur

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
positioned at the upper surface of sur
touching; hanging from sur
covering sur
dealing with the subject of sur
at the date of sur

on a shoestring
on a very tight budget avec des bouts de ficelle

on a whim
done without thinking seriously about the consequences sur un coup de tête à l'emporte-pièce

on account of preposition
because of, owing to en raison de

on air
transmitting live à l'antenne

on all fours adv
on hands and knees à quatre pattes

on behalf of
speaking or acting for au nom de pour le compte de

on board adj
on or in a means of transportation à bord

on call
when requested de garde

on cloud nine
very happy, blissful septième ciel

on deck
on the deck of a ship sur le pont

on demand
when needed or required sur commande

on duty
actively engaged... de service

on earth
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word diable donc

on fire
being burned by fire en feu

on foot
walking, jogging, running à pied

on heat
in estrus en chaleur

on one's deathbed
close to death (idiomatic) sur son lit de mort

on one's guard
to be vigilant sur ses gardes

on one's high horse
self-righteous sur ses grands chevaux

on one's knees adj
Literally à genoux

on one's own
alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others tout seul

on one's way
leaving décoller partir

on paper
in theory sur le papier

on purpose
purposely, with intention exprès à dessein

on sale
available for purchase en vente

on site
at a job site sur place

on target
towards the goal cadré

on the alert
very attentive, or vigilant sur le qui-vive

on the button
precisely pile précises tapantes

on the contrary
opposite au contraire

on the dot
exactly pile précises tapantes

on the fly adv
(baseball, of the ball) Without a bounce à la volée
(idiomatic) spontaneously or extemporaneously à la volée

on the house
free service aux frais de la maison

on the nose
exact exact pile poil précisé

on the one hand
from one point of view d'un côté

on the other hand
from another point of view d'un autre côté en revanche par contre

on the rocks
poured over ice avec des glaçons

on the run
constantly traveling en vadrouille
fleeing en cavale

on the safe side
on the safe side par acquit de conscience

on the same page
on the same page sur la même longueur d’onde

on the same wavelength
in rapport sur la même longueur d'onde

on the sly adv
slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily en douce

on the spot
at the very moment sur-le-champ
in the right place at the moment sur place

on the tip of one's tongue
known but not quite remembered sur le bout de la langue

on the verge
almost at the beginning sur le point

on the way
coming en route

on the way adv
whilst travelling en chemin chemin faisant en cours de route

on the whole
for the most part dans l'ensemble

on time adv
punctually à l'heure à temps

on tiptoe
moving carefully sur la pointe des pieds

on top of the world
exceptionally pleased aux anges

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
three-command start of racing à vos marques, prêts, partez

on your marks interjection
Interjection used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!". à vos marques

onager /ˈɒnədʒə/ /ˈɔːnədʒɚ/ n
wild ass onagre

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
masturbation onanisme

once /wʌn(t)s/ /wʌns/ adv
formerly autrefois jadis

once /wʌn(t)s/ /wʌns/ conjunction
as soon as aussitôt que dès que une fois

once again adv
one more time de nouveau derechef encore encore une fois une nouvelle fois à nouveau

once and for all adv
Finally, permanently, conclusively une fois pour toutes

once bitten, twice shy proverb
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past chat échaudé craint l'eau froide

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
very rarely tous les trente-six du mois une fois tous les cinquante ans

once in a while adv
occasionally de temps en temps

once or twice phraseologicalUnit
a small, indefinite number of times une fois ou deux

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales il était une fois il y avait une fois

oncogene /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ n
gene oncogène

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to oncology oncologique

oncologist /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who specialises in oncology oncologue

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine oncologie

ondol n
a Korean form of underfloor heating system ondol

one /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
a single, unspecified thing un une
being an unknown person with the specified name un certain

one /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
digit or figure un une
dollar bill [[billet]] d’un [[dollar]]

one /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ pronoun
indefinite personal pronoun quelqu’un

one after another adv
in single file l'un après l'autre

one and a half numeral
one and a half [[un]] [[et]] [[demi]] [[une]] [[et]] [[demi]]

one another pronoun
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun l'un l'autre les uns les autres

one at a time adv
individually un par un

one by one adv
individually un par un un à un

one day adv
at unspecified time in the past un jour
at unspecified time in the future un jour

one fell swoop n
one stroke; one action or event with many results d'un seul coup

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
motto: working for each other un pour tous, tous pour un

one for the road n
a final drink before one leaves coup de l’étrier

one hundred and one n
figure 101 cent un

one hundred and one numeral
one hundred plus one cent un cent une

one hundred million numeral
number 100,000,000 cent millions

one hundred one numeral
101 cent-et-un

one hundred percent adj
complete, total 100 % cent pour cent

one hundred percent adv
completely, totally cent pour cent

one man and his dog n
almost nobody; very few people trois pelés et un tondu

one man's meat is another man's poison proverb
people have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another le malheur des uns fait le bonheur des autres

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
one moment please un instant, s'il vous plaît

one o'clock n
the start of the second hour une heure

one of a kind n
unique specimen unique en son genre

one of these days adv
one day un de ces quatre

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps

one's /wʌnz/ pronoun
belonging to one sa ses son

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless chien qui aboie ne mord pas

one's days are numbered phraseologicalUnit
some period of time is coming to an end ses jours sont comptés

one-armed bandit n
gaming machine bandit manchot

one-child policy n
a policy of population control politique de l'enfant unique

one-eyed adj
having only a single eye borgne

one-handed adv
having only one hand manchot

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
having only one leg unijambiste

one-liner n
short joke bon mot mot d'esprit

one-night stand n
sexual encounter coup d'un soir coucherie liaison sans lendemain
theatrical soirée unique

one-off adj
occurring once; one-time inouï non récurrent ponctuel unique

one-pot adj
monotope

one-two n
soccer: quick one-touch play between two players une-deux

one-upmanship /(ˌ)wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp/ /wənˈəpmənˌʃɪp/ n
art or practice of outdoing an opponent course à l'échalote

one-way adj
allowing movement in only one direction à sens unique
allowing travel in only one direction aller simple

one-way mirror n
mirror that is transparent on one side glace sans tain miroir sans tain

one-way street n
road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction rue à sens unique

one-way ticket n
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back billet aller simple

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to dreams onirique

oneirism /ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɪzəm/ n
dream-like experiences or qualities onirisme
state of abnormal consciousness onirisme

oneirologist n
interpreter of dreams oneirologiste

oneirology n
the study of dreams onirologie

oneiromancy n
divination oniromancie onéiromancie

oneironaut /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊnɔt/ /əʊˈnaɪɹənɔːt/ n
explorer of dream worlds onironaute

oneness n
state of being undivided unité

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
burdensome pénible lourd

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
The person, previously mentioned soi-même

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
baby garment body

ongoing adj
continuing, permanent continu continuel permanent
presently or currently happening; being in progress actuel en cours

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
an abnormal impulse to buy things oniomanie syndrome des achats compulsifs

onion /ˈʌnjən/ n
plant oignon ognon

onion dome n
onion-shaped dome clocher à bulbe

onion ring n
food rondelle rondelle d'oignon

online /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/ adj
available over the Internet en ligne
connected to a network en ligne
connected to the Internet en ligne

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ /ˈəʊnli/ adj
alone in a category unique seul
without sibling unique

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ /ˈəʊnli/ adv
no more than seulement que
without others or anything further; exclusively seulement uniquement ne...que

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ /ˈəʊnli/ conjunction
except sauf que
however mais

only child n
a person who has no siblings enfant unique fils unique fille unique

only daughter n
sole female child fille unique

onocentaur /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ n
a centaur with the body of an ass onocentaure

onomasiology n
branch of lexicology onomasiologie

onomastician n
person who studies onomastics, person who studies names onomasticien onomasticienne

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names onomastique

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
property of a word of sounding like what it represents onomatopée
word that sounds like what it represents onomatopée

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
having the property of onomatopoeia onomatopéique
of or relating to onomatopoeia onomatopéique

onsen n
a Japanese hot spring onsen

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
phonology: initial portion of a syllable attaque
rushing or setting upon assaut

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
fierce attack assaut offensive
large quantity of people or things resembling an attack assaut

ontic adj
ontique

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ preposition
upon; on top of sur

ontogenetic adj
of or relating to ontogenesis ontogénétique

ontogeneticist n
ontogénéticien

ontological adj
of, or relating to, ontology ontologique

ontology n
study of being ontologie
system model in computer science ontologie

onward adv
In a forward direction en avant

onycho- prefix
onycho-

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
fungal infection of nail onychomycose

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
a banded variety of chalcedony onyx

oocyst /ˈəʊəsɪst/ n
a reproductive cell in certain fungi oocyste

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ n
cell that develops into egg or ovum ovocyte

oogamous adj
of or relating to oogamy oogame

oogamy n
a form of anisogamy in which the female gamete is significantly larger than the male gamete and is non-motile oogamie

oogenesis n
formation and development of ovum ovogenèse

oologic adj
relating to oology oologique

oology /əʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
study of bird eggs oologie ovologie

oolong tea n
a type of tea thé oolong

oophagous adj
oophage

oophoridium n
the macrosporangium or case for the larger kind of spore in heterosporous flowerless plants oophoridie

oophoritis n
inflammation of the ovaries oophorite

oops /uːps/ interjection
acknowledging a minor mistake oups houp!

oosphere n
A large nonmotile egg cell oosphère

ootheca /əʊəˈθiːkə/ n
egg case of orthopteroid insects oothèque

ooze /uːz/ v
to secrete or slowly leak suinter sécréter

op-amp n
active circuit element ampli op amplificateur opérationnel

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ n
newspaper page containing signed articles tribune libre

opacification n
act of making something opaque opacification

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
state of being inaccessible to understanding opacité
state of being opaque; blocking light opacité

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity opale

opanak n
traditional leather shoe opanki

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
hindering light to pass through opaque

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
not closed ouvert
receptive ouvert
prepared to conduct business ouvert
public ouvert
computing: in current use ouvert
music: without any fingers pressing the string against the fingerboard ouvert

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ n
open space plein air
public knowledge; (to bring into) the open grand jour
sports event omnium sportif ouvert

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
to make something accessible ouvrir
to become open ouvrir
to make accessible to customers ouvrir
to begin conducting business ouvrir
to bring up (a topic) ouvrir

open air n
the outside grand air

open cluster n
large spherical star cluster amas ouvert

open day n
casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested journée portes ouvertes

open fire v
to begin firing at something or someone ouvrir le feu

open house n
event where a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour journée portes ouvertes

open letter n
published letter lettre ouverte

open relationship n
the relationship with possible additional relationships relation ouverte

open sea n
part of the sea large haute mer

open secret n
widely known fact not mentioned secret de Polichinelle

open sesame n
successful means of achieving a result sésame

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
open up Sésame, ouvre-toi

open set n
the set of all interior points ensemble ouvert ouvert

open source n
software libre

open up v
to become communicative s'ouvrir
to commence firing weapons ouvrir le feu
to open ouvrir

open-air adj
taking place outdoors de plein air découvert en plein air

open-air museum n
outdoor museum musée en plein air

open-ended adj
permitting unstructured response ouvert
unrestricted by definite limits ouvert

open-minded adj
willing to consider new ideas ouvert d'esprit

open-mindedness n
characteristic ouverture d'esprit

open-mouthed adj
gaping in surprise etc. bouche bée

openable adj
that can be opened ouvrable

opencast adj
of or pertaining to strip mining à ciel ouvert

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
first few moves in a game of chess ouverture
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe première
something that is open ouverture trou

opening credits n
credits shown at the beginning générique d'ouverture générique de début

opening hours n
the regular times of day when a shop is open heures d'ouverture

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly ouvertement

openwork stocking n
a type of stocking with gaps in the fabric bas à jour

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
theatrical work opéra
score opéra
building opéra
company opéra

opera house n
theatre for opera opéra

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ n
quantity to which an operator is applied opérande

operate v
opérer
to perform a work or labour opérer œuvrer

operating room n
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations salle d'op salle d'opération

operating system n
software which controls computer système d’exploitation système d'exploitation

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values opération
surgical procedure opération
method by which a device performs its function opération
method or practice by which actions are done opération
military campaign opération

operational adj
determined by means of practical measures opérationnel

operative adj
based upon a surgical operation opératoire
effectual opératif
functional opératif

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
mathematical operator opérateur
one who operates opérateur
telecommunications operator téléphoniste

operculum n
(zoology) covering flap in animals opercule

operetta n
lighter version of opera opérette

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Serpentes ophidien

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ n
one of the Serpentes ophidien

ophiophobe n
a person who fears or hates snakes ophiophobe

ophiophobia n
fear of snakes ophiophobie

ophiotoxin n
ophiotoxine

ophthalmia n
ophtalmie

ophthalmic adj
of or pertaining to the eyes ophtalmique

ophthalmologist /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
eye specialist ophtalmologiste

ophthalmology [ɑpθəˈmɑlədʒi] n
eye medicine ophtalmologie

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium opiacé

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
to have or express an opinion opiner

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
EU: A judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice conclusions
thought a person has formed about a topic opinion avis

opinion poll n
poll sondage d'opinion

opinionated adj
obstinately holding to one's opinion opiniâtre

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
drug from opium poppy opium
anything that numbs or stupefies opium

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
marsupial of the Didelphidae opossum sarigue rat de bois

opotherapeutically adv
opothérapiquement

opponent /ɒpəʊnən̩t/ n
rival adversaire

opportune adj
at a convenient time opportun

opportunism n
the taking of opportunities opportunisme

opportunist n
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity opportuniste

opportunistic /ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/ adj
said of people who will take advantage of situations opportuniste profiteur
taking advantage of situations that arise opportun

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/ n
chance for advancement, progress or profit occasion opportunité
favorable circumstance or occasion opportunité occasion favorable

opportunity cost n
cost of something in terms of an opportunity forgone coût de renoncement

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
to attempt to stop the progression of s'opposer à

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
facing the other way opposé
located directly across from opposé

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
in an opposite position en face

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
contrary thing contraire
antonym contraire
opponent adversaire

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
across from en face de

opposite number n
homologue

opposite sex n
the other gender to which one is referring sexe opposé

opposition /apəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
political opposition
astronomy opposition

oppositionist n
a person who opposes; especially a member of an official opposition opposant opposante

oppress v
keep down by unjust force opprimer
to make sad or gloomy oppresser

oppression n
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed oppression

oppressor n
oppressor oppresseur

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊbɹi.əm/ n
ignominy opprobre

oprichnina n
period of Russian history opritchnina

opt /ɒpt/ v
to choose opter

opt out v
To choose not to participate in something se désengager

optic chiasm n
part of the brain chiasma optique

optic nerve n
nerve nerf optique

optical adj
designed to assist or enhance sight optique
incorporating light-sensitive devices optique
relating to visible light optique

optical disc n
data storage medium disque optique

optical double n
star that appears as a double due to an optical illusion étoile double optique

optical fibre n
fibre used for transmitting light fibre optique

optician n
a person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles opticien

opticity n
opticité

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
the best optimal

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ n
member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome optimate

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
a tendency to expect the best optimisme
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil optimisme
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds optimisme

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
a person who expects a favourable outcome optimiste
a believer in optimism optimiste

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
expecting a good outcome optimiste

optimistically adv
in an optimistic manner optimistiquement

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
to make (something) optimal optimiser
to make (something) more efficient optimiser

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
best or most advantageous optimal

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
the best or most favorable condition optimum

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
one of the choices which can be made option choix possibilité

optional adj
not compulsory optionnel facultatif

opto- prefix
eye, vision, light opto-

optoelectronic adj
pertaining to optoelectronics optoélectronique
that has both optical and electronic components optoélectronique

optoelectronics /ˌɑptoʊ.ɪlɛkˈtɹɑnɪks/ /ˌɒptəʊ.iːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ n
branch of physics optoélectronique

optogenetics n
science that combines optics and genetics optogénétique

optogram n
image of external objects fixed on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple optogramme

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects optométriste

optometry n
art and science of vision and eye care optométrie

opuntia n
Genus of flower opuntia

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms or

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
conjunction ou

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ n
gold or yellow tincture or

or else phraseologicalUnit
as an alternative sinon

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
shrine to prophetic deity oracle
person who is a source of wisdom oracle
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice oracle
prophetic response oracle

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
relating to the mouth oral orale

oral history n
collection and study of orally transferred historical information histoire orale

oral sex n
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth sexe oral

oralizable adj
able to be oralized oralisable

oralization n
the act or an act of oralizing oralisation

oralize v
to turn something written into something oral oraliser

orally adv
by mouth oralement

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree orange

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
colour orange orangé
fruit orange
tree oranger orange

orange blossom n
white flower of the orange tree fleur d'oranger

orange juice n
juice of squeezed oranges jus d'orange

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
orange-flavored soft drink orangeade
soda water and orange juice orangeade

orangery n
greenhouse in which orange trees are grown orangerie

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
arboreal anthropoid ape orang-outan

orate /ɔːˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɔɹ.eɪt/ v
to speak formally; to give a speech discourir disserter délivrer un laïus laïusser pontifier pérorer
to speak passionately; to preach admonester haranguer vitupérer

orator /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
someone who orates or delivers an oration orateur oratrice

oratorian n
member of an oratory oratorien

oratorio n
a musical composition on a religious theme oratorio

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
large Roman Catholic church oratoire
private chapel oratoire

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
mythology: transparent sphere carrying the heavenly bodies sphère
poetic: a revolving circular body; a wheel sphère
poetic: the eye, as luminous and spherical œil
spherical body orbe

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ adj
circular or spherical in shape orbiculaire sphérique

orbiculate adj
spherical or circular orbiculé

orbit n
path of one object around another orbite

orbit v
circle another object orbiter
move around the general vicinity of orbiter
place an object into an orbit mettre en orbite

orbital adj
Of or relating to an orbit orbital orbitale
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole) orbital orbitaire orbitale

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
evil monstrous humanoid creature orque orc

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
Orcinus orca orque épaulard

orchard /ˈɔː(ɹ).tʃəd/ n
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees verger
the trees in an orchard arbre fruitier

orchestra n
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments orchestre
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres orchestre
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit orchestre

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
relating to an orchestra orchestral

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect orchestrer
to compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance orchestrer

orchid /ˈɔɹkɪd/ n
plant orchidée

orchidology n
the branch of botany or horticulture dealing with orchids orchidologie orchidéologie

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
a painful or trying experience calvaire épreuve
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test ordalie

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
biology: taxonomical classification ordre
arrangement, disposition ordre
good arrangement ordre
religious group ordre
command ordre
awarded decoration ordre
society of knights ordre
electronics: power of polynomial function in a circuit’s block ordre
partially ordered set ordre
highest exponent in a polynomial ordre degré
relation on a partially ordered set relation d'ordre
request for some product or service commande

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
to issue a command ordonner commander
to request some product or service commander
to set in (a good) order ranger
to set in (any) order ranger

order of battle n
ordre de bataille

order of knighthood n
order ordre de chevalerie

order of magnitude n
class of scale ordre de grandeur

order of precedence n
ordre de préséance

ordered pair n
in set theory couple

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ n
regularity; proper arrangement ordre

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer planton

ordinal /ˈɔː(ɹ).dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔːɹd.nəl/ adj
indicating position in a numerical sequence ordinal ordinaux

ordinal number n
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence nombre ordinal ordinal

ordinance /ˈɔɹd.nəns/ /ˈɔːd.nənts/ n
a local law or regulation ordonnance

ordinand n
a candidate for ordination ordinand

ordinariate n
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary ordinariat

ordinarily adv
usually or as a general rule d'ordinaire ordinairement

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔɹɾɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
normal, routine ordinaire

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔɹɾɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
standard geometric design in heraldics pièce

ordinary differential equation n
equation équation différentielle ordinaire

ordinate /ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/ n
y coordinate ordonnée

ordination n
act of ordaining ordination
ceremony ordination

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed minerai

oregano /ɒɹɨˈɡɑːnoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
leaves used to flavour food origan
plant marjolaine origan

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
musical instrument orgue organe
part of an organism organe
body of an organization organe
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication organe

organ transplant n
surgical operation greffe

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
a membrane bound compartment found within cells organite

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon organique
pertaining to an organ organique
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals biologique bio

organic chemist n
chemist whose field is organic chemistry chimiste organique

organic chemistry n
chemistry of carbon containing compounds chimie organique

organic compound n
carbon containing covalent compound composé organique

organic farming n
approach to farming based on biological methods agriculture biologique

organic matter n
organic matter matière organique

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
living thing organisme
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things. organisme

organist n
musician who plays the organ organiste

organization /ˈɔː(ɹ).ɡən.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules organisation
quality of being organized organisation
group of people consciously cooperating organisation
the way in which something is organized organisation

organization chart n
chart of reporting relationships in an organization organigramme

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
to arrange in working order organiser
to constitute in parts, each having a special function; to systematize organiser

organized crime n
criminal organizations seen as a whole crime organisé

organizer n
hand-held micro-computer agenda organiseur
person arranging public events organisateur

organochlorine n
chlorine substituted organic compound organochloré

organogenesis n
formation and development of the organs from embryonic cells organogenèse

organoleptic adj
of or pertaining to sensory properties of a particular substance organoleptique

organolithium n
organic compound containing a carbon to lithium bond organolithien

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
the peak of sexual pleasure orgasme

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
to have an orgasm jouir orgasmer

orgasmic adj
of or relating to orgasms jouissif orgasmique orgastique

orgiastic /ˌɔɹdʒiˈæstɪk/ adj
relating to an orgy orgiastique

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
ostentatious, showy ostentatoire
proud, haughty hautain orgueilleux dédaigneux fier méprisant vaniteux
swollen, augmented, excessive ampoulé excessif
threatening, dangerous dangereux menaçant

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
sexual group activity orgie partouze

orient /ˈɔɹ.iː.ɛnt/ v
to familiarize with a situation or circumstance orienter

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ n
a person (especially a scholar) interested in the orient orientaliste

orienteering n
racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass course d'orientation

orifice n
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe orifice

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
the Japanese art of paper folding origami

origamically adv
by means of origami origamiquement

origamist /ɔɹɪˈɡɑmɪst/ n
person who does origami origamiste

origin /ˈɒ.ɹɨ.dʒɨn/ /ˈɔɹɨdʒɨn/ n
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect origine
beginning of something origine
ancestry origine
source of a river, information, goods, etc. source origine

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
first in a series original originel
fresh, different original originel
newly created original originel
pioneering original
relating to the origin or beginning originel

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
object from which all later copies and variations are derived original originel

original sin n
state of sinfulness in each human péché originel

originality /əˌɹɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
the quality of being original or novel originalité

originally /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəli/ adv
as it was in the beginning au départ à l'origine à la base

originate /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
to give origin to, cause instituer

originator n
someone who originates demandeur expéditeur

oriole /ˈɔɹi.əl/ n
any of the various colourful passerine birds loriot

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ n
A prayer oraison

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔːnəmənt/ n
element of decoration ornement
musical flourish ornement musical ornement

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ n
plant serving to ornament ornemental ornementale

ornithine n
amino acid ornithine

ornitho- prefix
of or pertaining to birds ornitho-

ornithological adj
of or pertaining to ornithology ornithologique

ornithologist n
expert in ornithology ornithologue ornithologiste

ornithology n
scientific study of birds ornithologie

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ n
aircraft that flaps its wings ornithoptère

ornithosis n
infection chlamydiose aviaire ornithose

orogenesis n
orogenesis orogenèse

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
Concerned with orogeny orogénique

orogenital adj
involving the mouth and the genitals buccogénital

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
the orographic features of a region orographie
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains orographie

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
person whose (parent or) parents have died orphelin orpheline

orphan drug n
médicament orphelin

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans orphelinat maison d'enfants

orthodontics n
correcting misalignment of teeth orthodontie

orthodontist n
orthodontic dentist orthodontiste

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
Adhering to established religious doctrine or tradition orthodoxe
Adhering to whatever is traditional, customary, accepted orthodoxe

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
correctness in doctrine and belief orthodoxie

orthoepy /ˈɔɹθoʊˌɛpi/ /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ n
the study of correct pronunciation of words orthoépie
the correct pronunciation of words orthoépie

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
able to be treated separately indépendant
mathematical term orthogonal
of right angles orthogonal
statistically independent orthogonal

orthogonality n
the property of being orthogonal orthogonalité

orthographically adv
in an orthographical manner orthographiquement

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
study of correct spelling orthographe
aspect of language study orthographe
method of representing a language by written symbols orthographe

orthologous adj
having been separated by a speciation event orthologue

orthomolecular adj
relating to the theory that illness is the result of chemical deficiencies orthomoléculaire

orthopedic adj
Of or relating to orthopedics orthopédique

orthopedist n
orthopedic surgeon orthopédiste

orthorexia n
obsession with healthy food orthorexie

orthorhombic adj
having three unequal axes at right angles orthorhombique

orthosympathetic adj
of or pertaining to the sympathetic component orthosympathique

orthotypography n
study of correct typography orthotypographie

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
a small bird eaten as a delicacy becfigue ortolan

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm osciller

oscillation n
the act of oscillating oscillation

oscillator n
an electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform oscillateur

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
electronic measuring instrument oscilloscope

osculating circle n
notion in mathematics cercle osculateur

osculum n
main opening in a sponge oscule

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
plant saule des vanniers

osmanthus n
plant osmanthe

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
chemical element osmium

osmolarity n
osmotic concentration osmolarité

osmoregulation n
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure osmorégulation

osmotic adj
of or relating to osmosis osmotique

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
bird of prey balbuzard pêcheur balbuzard

ossein n
osséine

osseous adj
relating to bone osseux

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle osselet

ossicone n
horn-like protuberance ossicône

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
Italian meat dish osso buco ossobuco

ossuary n
a place where the dead are buried ossuaire

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ostensibly ostensiblement en apparence soi-disant

ostentation n
display of excessive show in an attempt to impress others ostentation
show or spectacle spectacle

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
of ostentation ostentatoire

osteo- prefix
bone ostéo-

osteoarthritis n
form of arthritis caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints arthrose

osteochondrosis /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ n
family of orthopedic diseases ostéochondrite ostéochondrose

osteologist n
specialist in osteology ostéologue

osteology n
study of bones ostéologie

osteomyelitis n
pathology: an infection of the bone ostéomyélite

osteopath n
medicine: a healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles ostéopathe

osteopathic adj
of or pertaining to osteopathy or osteopathic medicine ostéopathique

osteopathy n
branch of therapy ostéopathie

osteopenia n
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis ostéopénie

osteopetrosis n
hereditary disorder ostéopétrose

osteoporosis n
bone disease ostéoporose

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote ostracisme
banishment, exclusion from community ostracisme

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
large flightless bird autruche

ostrich politics n
evasive style of politics politique de l'autruche

ostro n
Mediterranean wind auster marin sirocco

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ n
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga otaku

other /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
not the one previously referred to autre

other /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ determiner
not the one referred to autre

other than preposition
except; besides autre que

otherness n
altérité

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
other people autres

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adj
other than supposed bien différent tout autre

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
differently, in another way autrement différemment
in all other respects sinon pour le reste
under different circumstances sinon autrement

otic /ˈəʊtɪk/ adj
related to the ear otique

otiose /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
reluctant to work oisif
resulting in no effect inutile

otitis n
inflammation of the ear otite

otolaryngology /ˌoʊ.toʊ.lɛɚ.ɪŋˈɡɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
medical study of the ear, nose and throat oto-rhino-laryngologie ORL otorhinolaryngologie

otolith n
small particle in the inner ear otolithe

otology /oʊˈtɑlədʒi/ n
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear otologie

otorhinolaryngological adj
pertaining to otorhinolaryngology ORL oto-rhino-laryngologique otorhinolaryngologique

otorhinolaryngologist /ˌɑtoˌɹajnoˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒɪst/ n
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat oto-rhino-laryngologiste ORL otorhinolaryngologiste

otoscope /ˈoʊ̯ɾəskoʊ̯p/ /ˈəʊ̯təskəʊ̯p/ n
medical instrument otoscope

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc ottava rima

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
mammal loutre

otter civet n
Cynogale bennettii civette-loutre de Sumatra cynogale de Bennett manpalon

ottoman n
divan

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ n
dungeon oubliette

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
expression in sympathy at another’s pain aïe
reply to an insult aïe
expression of one's own physical pain aïe ouille

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
indicating advisability or prudence devoir
indicating duty or obligation devoir

ouguiya /uːˈɡiːjə/ n
currency ouguiya

ounce /aʊns/ n
3495 g once

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
belonging to us notre nos

ouroboros n
a serpent, dragon or worm who eats its own tail ouroboros

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
that which belongs to us nôtre nôtres

ourself pronoun
reflexive of editorial we nous-même

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
to expel; to remove expulser

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ n
forceful removal from power limogeage

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ n
removal from play in baseball retrait

out loud adv
aloud à voix haute

out of preposition
expressing a fraction or a ratio sur
from the inside to the outside of hors de
not having anymore à court de
with the motivation of par

out of breath
breathing with difficulty essoufflé hors d’haleine

out of character adj
not consistent behaviour hors de caractère

out of date
not conforming to current fashion démodé
too old to be used démodé dépassé

out of fashion
passé de mode

out of hand adj
not under control, out of control hors de contrôle

out of one's league
too good or too expensive au-dessus de ses moyens

out of order
not functioning properly en panne hors-service
out of normal sequence déclassé

out of place
not in the proper situation déplacé

out of service
not available for use H.S. hors-service

out of sight, out of mind proverb
something not nearby is forgotten loin des yeux, loin du cœur

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
unexpectedly comme un cheveu sur la soupe comme un chien dans un jeu de quilles

out of the box /aʊt əv ðə bɑːks/ /aʊt əv ðə bɒks/ /æɔt əv ðə bɒks/ /ɘʉt əv ðə bɒks/ /ʌʊt əv ðə bɑːks/
(idiom) immediately, without intervention from the customer au [[déballage]]

out of the frying pan, into the fire
get from an already bad situation to a worse one aller de Charybde en Scylla

out of the loop
hors du coup

out of the ordinary
unusual; not ordinary hors du commun

out of the question adj
not remotely possible hors de question pas question

out of tune
not in correct musical pitch faux

out of wedlock
of parents not legally married hors mariage

out-of-court adj
without resorting to formal legal action à l'amiable

outage n
amount lost in storage or transportation perte de marchandise
suspension of operation interruption panne

outback adv
Australian desolate desert area arrière-pays outback

outbid /aʊtˈbɪd/ v
To bid more than somebody else surenchérir

outboard motor n
engine fitted over the transom of a boat moteur hors-bord

outbounds n
outer limits confins

outbreak n
an eruption, sudden appearance irruption

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
separate building associated with a main building dépendance cabanon

outcast /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
one that has been excluded from a society or system a pariah paria proscrit proscrite

outclass v
To surpass something surclasser

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
result résultat issue dénouement

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground affleurement
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface affleurement

outcry /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ n
strong protest levée de bouclier

outdated lang=en adj
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated dépassé périmé

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
to go beyond surpasser

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
situated in the open air d'extérieur de plein air

outdoors adv
in the open air dehors en plein air à l'extérieur

outdoors n
environment outside of enclosed structures dehors

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ adj
outside externe extérieur

outer class n
programming: class that contains an inner class classe externe

outer ear n
portion of ear oreille externe

outer planet n
planet of the Solar System with an orbit beyond the asteroid belt planète externe

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ n
region cosmos espace cosmique

outfielder n
A player that plays in the outfield. voltigeur

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
business or firm maison
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose nécessaire
set of clothing tenue complet costume

outfitter n
business pourvoirie
person or shop confectionneur

outflow n
Process of flowing out sortie

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ n
public revelation of homosexuality outing

outlandish adj
strange or bizarre bizarre insolite étrange

outlast /ˌaʊtˈlæst/ /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/ v
to live longer than durer perdurer survivre

outlaw n
a fugitive from the law hors-la-loi

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ n
release of desires exutoire issue
river dérivatif exutoire
shop franchise magasin d’usine
vent conduit

outlier n
a person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place. cas isolé exception
part of formation separate from the rest lambeau érosion
value outside pattern in a statistical sample aberrante anormale extrême valeur

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
(film industry) a prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay synopsis
general description of some subject aperçu
line marking the boundary of an object figure contour
outer shape of an object or figure silhouette
preliminary plan of a project ébauche
sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading esquisse
statement summarizing the important points of a text résumé

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ v
to draw an outline of something entourer

outlook /ˈaʊtlʊk/ n
attitude, point of view point de vue
view from such a place vue

outmoded adj
obsolete démodé dépassé
unfashionable démodé

outpatient n
patient patient ambulatoire

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
A military post avant-poste

outpouring n
The sudden flowing of a large amount of something déversement

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
produce or create produire
send data to out of a computer exporter

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
anger colère rage
atrocity outrage
offensive, immoral or indecent act offense

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
to cause or commit an outrage upon indigner

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
shocking outrageant scandaleux

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ n
extent portée étendue

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
sensibiliser

outrigger n
(nautical) a float or pontoon balancier
(nautical) an outrigger canoe pirogue à balancier
(nautical) beam that provides support for a mast bôme tangon
(nautical) bracket for an oarlock porte-nage

outrigger canoe n
a seagoing canoe pirogue à balancier

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
at once immédiatement
openly ouvertement
wholly complètement

outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ v
exceed dépasser
run faster [[prendre]] [[de]] [[l']][[avance]] [[sur]] distancer prendre de vitesse semer

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
initial stage of something début

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adj
pertaining to beyond the outer boundary externe
pertaining to the outer surface or boundary extérieur

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
on or towards the outside dehors hors
outdoors dehors

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ n
outer surface extérieur

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
on the outside of hors de dehors

outside world n
rest of the world outside of some closed environment [[monde]] [[extérieur]]

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
a long shot outsider
a newcomer inconnu nouveau venu étranger
someone excluded exclu

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
periphery banlieue

outskirts n
the edges or areas around a city or town banlieue

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
transfer of business to a third party externaliser sous-traiter

outsourcing n
transfer business externalisation impartition outsourcing sous-traitance

outspoken adj
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal franc

outstanding adj
distinguished from others by its superiority hors pair
not settled or finished en suspens
owed as a debt débiteur
projecting outwards saillant

outstandingly adv
in an outstanding manner remarquablement

outstrip v
to exceed, excel or surpass devancer
to outrun or leave behind devancer

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adv
toward the outside; away from the centre extérieur

outwit /aʊtˈwɪt/ v
to beat in a battle of wits être

outwith /aʊtwɪð/ preposition
outside; beyond; outside of hors

ouvrierism n
(communism) the glorification of manual laborers ouvrierisme

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ n
drink ouzo

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
oval-shaped ovale

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
shape like an egg or ellipse ovale

ovarian /oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ adj
Relating to the ovaries ovarien

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
female organ ovaire
botanical organ ovaire

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ n
prolonged enthusiastic applause ovation

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
chamber used for baking or heating four

oven glove n
glove designed to carry hot oven trays gant de four

ovenproof adj
able to be used in an oven allant au four

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
ended fini terminé

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
again encore re-

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
end of sentence in radio communication terminé à vous

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
physical positioning: across or spanning au-delà
physical positioning: on top of; above sur
math: divided by sur

over and above adv
supplementary en sus

over and above preposition
in addition to en sus de

over and over adv
repeatedly maintes fois plusieurs fois à plusieurs reprises

over easy
fried on both sides tourné

over here adv
in this place ici par ici

over my dead body
absolutely not moi vivant, jamais pas de mon vivant

over the moon
delighted, thrilled ravi

over there adv
in that place là là-bas

over time
with respect to the passage of time avec le temps

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ prefix
above or higher sur-

over-the-counter adj
direct interaction between two parties without an intermediary de gré à gré
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription en vente libre

overall adj
all-encompassing global total

overall adv
generally en général

overall n
protective garment worn over clothing salopette blouse combinaison

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ n
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them combinaison
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib salopette

overbearing adj
overly bossy or domineering despotique dominateur

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
over the edge, off a boat par-dessus bord

overbook v
to sell inexistant seats overbooker

overbooking n
selling more seats than are available surréservation

overcapitalize v
capitalize beyond sustainability surcapitaliser

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened couvert nuageux
meteorological term couvert

overcharge v
to charge more than correct amount surcharger

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
garment pardessus manteau

overcome /oʊvəɹˈkəm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
surmount, get the better of surmonter vaincre
to overwhelm with emotions envahir

overcook v
cook for too long surcuire

overcrowded adj
Containing too many occupants bondé surchargé surpeuplé

overdetermined adj
of linear equations surdéterminé

overdo /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/ v
to cook too much trop cuire
to do too much of something en faire trop

overdose n
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug overdose surdose surdosage

overdose v
to dose excessively surdoser

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ n
act of overdrawing a bank account découvert
amount overdrawn découvert

overdrive n
gear on an automobile surmultipliée
state of heightened activity surrégime

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need en retard

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
eat too much [[trop]] [[manger]] suralimenter

overestimate v
to judge too highly surestimer

overexploitation n
excessive and damaging exploitation surexploitation

overexposed adj
exposed too much surexposé

overfeed v
too feed too much to suralimenter

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ n
spillage débordement

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
to fill beyond the limits of déborder

overflow hole n
hole that prevents overflowing trop-plein

overflow pool n
type of swimming pool piscine à débordement

overhand knot n
knot nœud d'arrêt

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ v
hang over, as an ornament surplomber

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision remise à neuf

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ n
expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided frais généraux

overhead kick n
kick retourné retourné acrobatique

overhead projector n
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen rétroprojecteur

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈdʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ adj
very happy enchanté ravi

overkill /ˈoʊvɚˌkɪl/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɪl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɪl/ n
an unnecessary excess of something (idiomatic) excès surpuissance

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
have DNA parts in common se chevaucher
to extend over and partly cover something chevaucher
to have an area, range, character or function in common chevaucher

overlapping adj
pertaining to things which overlap chevauchant recouvrant

overlearn /əʊvəˈləːn/ v
learn more than necessary sur-apprendre surapprendre

overliquidity n
surliquidité

overload v
to create different functions for the same name surcharger
to load excessively surcharger

overloading /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ n
transport surcharge
type of polymorphism surcharge

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ n
vista or point panorama vue

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ v
hence: to supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly superviser surveiller
to inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly superviser surveiller
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it négliger louper
to look down upon from a place that is over or above surplomber
to look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate négliger prendre à la légère
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment passer outre

overly adv
to an excessive degree excessivement trop

overnight adj
during a single night nocturne

overnight adv
in a very short amount of time du jour au lendemain

overnight n
overnight stay nuitée

overnutrition /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)njuːˈtɹɪʃən/ n
malnutrition in which nutrients are oversupplied suralimentation

overpass n
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc autopont pont autoroutier

overpay /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/ v
to pay too much surpayer

overpopulate v
fill with too many individuals surpeupler

overpopulation /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for the occupants surpopulation

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
subdue someone by superior force soumettre

overpriced adj
priced higher than what it is really worth surévalué

overproduction n
the production of more of a commodity than can be used or sold surproduction

overrate v
to esteem too highly surestimer surfaire surévaluer

overrated adj
rated too highly surestimé surfait

overreact v
react too much or too intensely exagérer s'emporter surréagir

overrepresentation n
the condition of being overrepresented surreprésentation

override /oʊvəˈɹaɪd/ /əʊvəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹaɪd/ v
(software) To define a new behaviour of a method redéfinir
to counteract the normal operation of something outrepasser
to ride across or beyond something outrepasser

overriding n
redéfinition

overripen v
to ripen too much; to become overripe blettir

overruff v
ruff with a higher trump surcouper

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
across a sea outre-mer

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
across a sea outre-mer

overseas Chinese n
Huaqiao chinois d'outre-mer huaqiao

overseas territory n
country or smaller territory TOM territoire d'outre-mer

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
to supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group superviser

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
one who oversees contremaître chef

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
to cast a shadow over something ombrager
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant éclipser

oversight n
omission oubli

oversize adj
Larger than normal surdimensionné

oversize v
To exceed in size surdimensionner

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
to sleep for longer than planned trop dormir

oversteer n
survirage

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions. outrepasser

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
to pass a more slowly moving object dépasser doubler

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
to bring about the downfall of renverser déposer

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ n
extra period in sports prolongation
worktime heures supplémentaires

overtly adv
openly ouvertement

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
harmonic partiel
implicit meaning connotation sous-entendu

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
musical introduction ouverture

overturn v
legal: to reverse, overrule casser
to overthrow renverser
to turn over, capsize capoter renverser retourner

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ n
excessive use surutilisation

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ v
To use too much of surutiliser

overused adj
hackneyed, cliché usé
used too much abusé

overview n
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation résumé vue d'ensemble synthèse

overvoltage n
difference in potential surtension

overweening /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ adj
over-confident arrogant confiant

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
of a person, heavier than is healthy en surpoids

overwhelm /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ lang=en v
overpower emotionally accabler déborder
to overpower, crush accabler

overwhelming adj
overpowering accablant

overwork /ˌoʊvɚˈwɝk/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/ n
excessive work surmenage

overworked adj
subjected to too much work surmené débordé

overwrite v
destroy old data écraser

oviduct n
duct through which an ovum passes oviducte

ovine adj
of or relating to sheep ovin ovine

ovine n
a sheep ovin

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
egg laying ovipare

ovoid adj
shaped like an oval ovoïde

ovovitellin n
ovovitelline

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body ovovivipare

ovulate v
produce eggs or ova ovuler

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
release of an ovum from the ovary ovulation

ovule n
botany: structure that develops into a seed ovule

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
gamete ovule

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
to be in debt devoir
to be under an obligation devoir

owe someone one v
be indebted to someone devoir une fière chandelle

owing to preposition
because of en raison de

owl /aʊl/ n
a bird chouette hibou

owlet n
a young owl jeune chouette jeune hibou

owlet moth n
moth of family Noctuidae noctuelle

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
belonging to (determiner) propre

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
have rightful possession of posséder avoir

own goal n
goal scored by player against their own team but contre son camp

own up v
to confess admettre confesser

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
one who owns propriétaire

ownership n
legal status possession propriété

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
an adult castrated male of cattle bœuf
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden bœuf boeuf

oxalate n
salt or ester of oxalic acid oxalate

oxalemia n
presence of oxalic acid in the blood oxalémie

oxalic /ɑkˈsælɪk/ /ɒkˈsælɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to oxalic acid oxalique

oxalic acid n
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid) acide oxalique

oxbow lake n
crescent-shaped lake bras mort

oxcart n
cart drawn by ox charette à bœufs

oxer n
type of horse jump oxer

oxeye daisy n
flower marguerite

oxidant n
oxidizing agent oxydant

oxidase n
oxidase enzyme oxydase

oxidation n
chemical reaction oxydation
combination of a substance with oxygen oxydation

oxidative adj
Relating to oxidation oxydatif

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
binary compound of oxygen oxyde

oxidize v
to combine with oxygen oxyder

oxtail n
meat from the tail of a cow queue de bœuf

oxyacetylenic adj
oxyacétylénique

oxycodone n
powerful opioid analgesic oxycodone

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən̩/ n
id=Q629|chemical element oxygène
molecular oxygen oxygène
atom of oxygen oxygène

oxygen mask n
mask through with oxygen may be breathed masque à oxygène

oxygen therapy n
therapeutic administration of oxygen oxygénothérapie

oxygenate v
infuse with oxygen oxygéner

oxygenation n
process of treating something with oxygen oxygénation

oxygenator n
device that releases oxygen into water oxygénateur

oxymoron /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
figure of speech oxymore oxymoron

oxytocic /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ adj
serving to promote uterine contractions ocytocique

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ n
hormone ocytocine

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ n
huître huitre
food sot-l’y-laisse huître

oyster mushroom n
Pleurotus ostreatus pleurote en huître

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
bird huîtrier

oz n
ounce oz

ozone n
O₃ ozone

ozone hole n
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring trou dans la couche d'ozone

ozone layer n
a region of the stratosphere couche d'ozone ozone

pa /pɑː/ n
father papa
grandfather pépé

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ n
something bland or simplistic bouillie

pace /peɪs/ n
speed rythme train tempo
step: distance covered pas
step: step pas

pace /peɪs/ v
to measure by walking arpenter
to walk to and fro arpenter

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
medical implement pacemaker stimulateur cardiaque
one who sets the pace in a race meneur de train

pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
calm, peaceful pacifique
preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence pacifique

pacification n
the process of pacifying pacification

pacifier n
for a baby tétine tototte sucette suce
one who pacifies pacificateur

pacifism n
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence pacifisme

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ adj
one who loves, supports, or favours peace pacifiste

pacifistic adj
pacifiste

pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
bring peace, ending fighting pacifier

pack /pæk/ n
bundle to be carried paquet pack
group of dogs meute

pack /pæk/ v
to make a pack emballer

pack horse n
horse used for carrying luggage cheval de bât cheval de somme

pack ice n
large consolidated mass of floating sea ice banquise

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
piece of software paquet
something consisting of components paquet
something which is packed paquet paquetage

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ v
to pack emballer empaqueter

packaging n
the materials used to pack something emballage

packed /pækt/ adj
filled to capacity bondé
filled with a large number or large quantity archiplein
put into a package empaqueté

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
person packing things emballeur emballeuse

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ n
small fragment of data paquet
small pack paquet
vessel to convey mail colis paquet

packsaddle n
saddle for carrying goods bât

packshot n
close-up of a product in advertising packshot

pact /pækt/ n
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant pacte

pad /pæd/ n
animal's foot or paw coussinet
cushion used as saddle coussinet
cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals coussinet
block of paper bloc
colloquial: place of residence piaule taule
flattened mass of anything soft coussinet tampon
keypad clavier pavé numérique
slang: bed paddock pieu plumard plume

pad /pæd/ v
to furnish with a pad or padding rembourrer

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ n
Soft filling material used in cushions etc. rembourrage

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
bat-shaped spanking implement palette
blade of a waterwheel aube pale
double-bladed oar used for kayaking pagaie
flat limb of turtle etc. nageoire palme
in a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water volet
kitchen utensil spatule
paddlewheel hélice
ping-pong bat raquette
slat of a paddleboat's wheel pale
time spent on paddling pagayage
two-handed, single-bladed oar pagaie aviron rame

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument pagayer
to spank with a paddle paletter
to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water patauger

paddock /ˈpædək/ n
small enclosure or field enclos

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
rice unmilled paddy riz paddy
wet land where rice grows rizière

paddy wagon n
a police van for transporting prisoners panier à salade

pademelon n
species of Thylogale pademelon thylogale

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
type of lock cadenas

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
to lock using a padlock cadenasser

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph paean péan

paella /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ n
Savory, cooked dish paella paélia

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
immoral, uncivilized, savage immoral incivilisé
relating to non-Abrahamic religions païen

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
person not adhering to an Abrahamic religion païen païenne

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity paganisme

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
one side of a leaf of a book page
record page haut fait moment
serving boy page

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
mark the pages of paginer
turn several pages of a publication feuilleter
call or summon convoquer
contact by means of a pager biper

pageant /ˈpædʒənt/ n
public display cortège
spectacular ceremony spectacle

pageantry /ˈpædʒəntɹi/ n
A colourful show or display faste pompe

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
device bip pager téléavertisseur

paginate /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ v
to number the pages of a book or other document paginer

pagination /ˌpædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
act of creating pages pagination

paginator n
paginateur

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
a tiered tower with multiple eaves pagode

pain /peɪn/ n
ache or bodily suffering douleur
annoying person or thing casse-couilles casse-pied
suffering or anguish, especially mental douleur peine

pain in the ass n
something that causes discomfort casse-pied emmerde emmerdeur épine au pied

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
causing pain douloureux
requiring labor or toil laborieux

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
in a painful manner douloureusement

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
a drug that numbs the pain in the body analgésique antidouleur

painless adj
without pain or trouble indolore

painstaking /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
careful attentive; diligent méticuleuse méticuleux minutieuse minutieux

painstakingly /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ adv
in a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully minutieusement méticuleusement

paint /peɪnt/ n
substance peinture

paint /peɪnt/ v
apply paint to peindre peinturer
practise the art of painting pictures peindre
create an image peindre
apply in the manner of paint peindre

paint oneself into a corner /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ v
to create a predicament or problem for oneself se peinturer dans un coin

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
thin brush pinceau

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
artist peintre artiste peintre peintresse
laborer peintre décorateur peintre décoratrice peintresse décoratrice

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
an illustration or artwork using paint peinture
the action of applying paint peinture
artistic application of paint peinture

paintress n
female painter peintresse

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
two similar or identical things paire
two people in relationship paire
used with binary nouns paire

pair of compasses n
tool used to draw circles compas

pairwise adj
occurring in pairs deux à deux

paisley /ˈpeɪzli/ n
a motif motif cachemire

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in pyjama

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
large, lavish residence palais

palaeoclimatology n
science paléoclimatologie

palaeogeography n
the study of historical geography paléogéographie

palaeoxylology n
study of fossil wood paléoxylologie

palaestra /pəˈliːstɹə/ n
ancient wrestling area palestre

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
a covered type of litter palanquin

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
pleasing to the taste appétant bon
tolerable, acceptable acceptable passable tolérable

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
(dentistry) on the side facing the palate palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate palatal
pertaining to the palate palatal

palatalization n
instance palatalisation
state palatalisation

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
roof of the mouth palais

palatine bone n
bones that make up the hard palate os palatin

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
a meeting at which there is much talk palabre
unnecessary talk, fuss palabres

pale /peɪl/ adj
light in color pâle hâve

pale /peɪl/ n
heraldry: vertical band pal
wooden stake pal

pale /peɪl/ v
to become pale pâlir

paleface n
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians visage pâle

paleness n
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color pâleur

paleoanthropologist n
specialist in paleoanthropology paléoanthropologue

paleoanthropology n
study of ancient human remains paléoanthropologie

paleoauxologic adj
paléoauxologique

paleobotany n
branch of paleontology paléobotanique

paleoclimate n
the climate of the Earth at a specified point in geologic time paléoclimat

paleocortex n
paléocortex

paleoecology n
paléoécologie

paleographer n
a person skilled in paleography paléographe

paleontological adj
of or pertaining to paleontology paléontologique

paleontologist n
one who studies paleontology paléontologiste paléontologue

paleontology n
study of prehistoric forms of life paléontologie

paleopathological adj
relating to paleopathology paléopathologique

paleopathology n
the study of ancient diseases paléopathologie

paleozoology n
branch of zoology dealing with fossils paléozoologie

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ n
A loose outer jacket, overcoat paletot

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
board palette
range of colors palette

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
manuscript scraped clean for reuse palimpseste

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards palindrome

paling /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ n
stick pieu

palingenesic /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/ adj
pertaining to palingenesis palingénésique

palinode /ˈpælɪnəʊd/ n
poem that contradicts an earlier poem palinodie

palinspastic /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ adj
showing previous locations of geological features palinspastique

palisade n
a wall of wooden stakes palissade

palisadic adj
palissadique

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
cloth laid over coffin drap mortuaire poêle
heraldry pairle

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
chemical element palladium

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
a portable platform palette
A straw bed paillasse

palliate /ˈpalɪeɪt/ /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ v
to relieve the symptoms of atténuer pallier remèdier à soulager

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpælieɪtɪv/ adj
reducing progression and relieving symptoms palliatif

palliative care n
specialized area of healthcare soin palliatif

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
appearing weak, pale pâle blafard

pallisander n
dense, heavy wood pallisandre

pallor n
paleness; want of color; pallidity pâleur

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
inner, concave part of hand paume

palm oil n
edible plant oil huile de palme

palm syrup n
syrup made from sap of a palm tree miel de palme sirop de palme sirop de palmier

palm tree n
tropical tree palmier

palm wine n
alcoholic beverage made from palm vin de palme

palmetto bug n
cockroach blatte américaine

palmier n
puff pastry palmier

palmist n
a fortuneteller who uses palmistry chiromancien

palmistry n
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand chiromancie

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
capable of being touched palpable
obvious palpable

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
to examine by feeling palper

palpebral adj
pertaining to eyelids palpébral

palpitation n
abnormal awareness of the beating of the heart palpitation

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part paralysie

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ adj
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling dérisoire misérable
trashy, trivial, of little value dérisoire

palynological adj
of or pertaining to palynology palynologique

palynologist n
one who studies palynology palynologue

palynology n
study of spores, pollen etc. palynologie

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
to treat with excessive care, to indulge choyer dorloter

pan /pæn/ n
poêle

pan out v
succeed; proceed according to plan aboutir

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
movement panarabisme

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
remedy believed to cure all disease panacée
something that will solve all problems panacée

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ n
flamboyant style or action panache
ornamental helmet plume panache

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
thin batter cake crêpe pancake

panchronic adj
panchronique

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
gland near the stomach pancréas

pancreatic adj
of or pertaining to the pancreas pancréatique

pancreatic cancer n
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas cancer de pancréas

pancreatitis n
inflammation of the pancreas pancréatite

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
Ailuropoda melanoleuca panda

pandect n
A comprehensive collection of codes or laws digeste

pandeism /pænˈdeɪˈĭzˈəm/ n
belief combining elements of pantheism and deism pandéisme

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ adj
of or relating to pandeism pandéiste

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ n
one who believes in pandeism pandéiste

pandeistic /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
pertaining to pandeism pandéistique

pandemic n
pandemic disease pandémie

pandemonium /ˌpændəˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ n
an outburst; loud, riotous uproar chahut chaos charivari tumulte
chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence chaos

pandiculate /pænˈdɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
to stretch oneself and make sounds pandiculer

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
praising speech or opus panégyrique

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
panneau
rectangular section of a surface panneau
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc table ronde
single frame in a comic strip case vignette

panel saw n
light saw scie égoïne

panelling /ˈpænəlɪŋ/ n
panels wherewith a surface is covered boiserie lambris

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
a doctrine that the universe is within God panenthéisme

panentheist /pænˈenˈthiˈĭst/ n
person who believes in panentheism panenthéiste

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
Christmas brioche with candied fruit panettone

panforte n
dense flat cake panforte

pangolin /ˈpæŋɡoʊˌlɪn/ n
mammal pangolin pangoline

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ n
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet pangramme phrase holoalphabétique

panhandle /ˈpænˌhændəl/ v
beg for money mendier

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
overpowering fright panique

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
to feel overwhelming fear paniquer

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ n
important, powerful or influential person manitou ponte

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ n
ancient Greek martial art pancrace

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ n
Italian dessert made from double cream panacotta panna cotta

panoply /ˈpæ.nəˌpliː/ n
complete set of armour panoplie

panopticon n
type of prison panopticon panoptique

panorama /ˌpæ.nəˈɹæ.mə/ n
picture representing a continuous scene panorama
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area panorama
figurative: comprehensive survey panorama

panoramic adj
with a wide view panoramique

panpipes n
musical instrument flûte de Pan

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect panpsychisme

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexual orientation pansexualité

pansy n
plant pensée

pant /pænt/ n
a quick breathing halètement

pant /pænt/ v
long for (something); be eager for (something) désirer
of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence palpiter
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner haleter

pant leg n
either of the legs of a pair of pants jambe de pantalon

pantagruelian adj
pantagruélique

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
belief that the universe is divine panthéisme

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
pertaining to pantheism panthéistique

pantheon n
a temple dedicated to all the gods panthéon

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
big cat of genus Panthera panthère
big cat with black fur panthère noire panthère

panther cap n
Amanita pantherina amanite panthère

panties n
short underpants for women or girls culotte petite culotte

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
mechanical drawing aid pantographe
rail transport: Device that collects electric current from overhead lines pantographe

pantomime /ˈpantəˌmʌɪm/ n
gesturing without speaking pantomime

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
storage room garde-manger

pants /pænts/ n
garment covering the body from the waist downwards pantalon
undergarment covering the genitals caleçon culotte slip

pants /pænts/ v
pull someone’s pants down déculotter

panty girdle n
underpants with a built-in elasticated corset panty

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
nylon tights worn about legs collants

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ adj
among those likely to be elected pope papable

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ n
a papabile cardinal papable

papacy n
the office papauté

papakha n
type of hat papakha

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
related to the pope or papacy papal

paparazzied adj
photographed by paparazzi paparazzé

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
freelance photographer of celebrities paparazzi paparazzo

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
fruit papaye papayer
tree papayier

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
made of paper papier

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
academic paper article
scholastic essay rédaction
sheet material papier
university course cours

paper aeroplane n
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper avion de papier avion en papier

paper clip n
paper clip trombone

paper cup n
disposable cup gobelet en carton

paper jam n
malfunction in a printer or photocopier bourrage papier

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
a form of banknotes billet papier-monnaie

paper tiger n
paper tiger tigre de papier

paper towel n
sheet of absorbent paper essuie-tout papier ménage

paperback adj
having flexible binding broché

paperback n
book livre broché

paperboard n
thick paper bristol

paperboy n
male who delivers newspapers livreur de journaux

paperknife n
a knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes coupe-papier

paperweight n
any object for this purpose presse-papiers
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object presse-papiers presse-papier

paperwork lang=en n
work involving written documents tâches administratives

papess n
female pope papesse

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object papier mâché

papilloma n
epithelial tumour papillome

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
broad form of fettuccine pappardelle

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
spice paprika

papule n
small, inflammatory spot on skin without pus papule

papyrologist n
a student of papyrology papyrologue

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
material made from this plant papyrus
scroll or document written on this material papyrus
plant in the sedge family papyrus

para alpine skiing n
ski para-alpin

para ice hockey n
para-hockey sur glace

para nordic skiing n
ski para-nordique

para-alpine n
para-alpin

para-athlete n
para-athlète

para-nordic n
para-nordique

parabanic acid n
acide parabanique

parabasis n
part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly parabase

parabiathlon n
parabiathlon

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
short story illustrating a lesson parabole

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
a conic section parabole

parabolize v
make parabolic paraboliser
speak in parables paraboler

paraboloid n
surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola paraboloïde

paracentesis n
(surgery) medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid paracentèse

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
a device designed to control the fall of an object parachute

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ v
to jump with a parachute parachuter

parachuting n
sport parachutisme

parachutist n
parachute user parachutiste

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
advocate paraclet

paracletic adj
paraclétique

paraclimactic adj
paraclimacique

paraclinical adj
paraclinique

paracompact adj
property of a topological space paracompact

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
any succession or series défilé étalage
organized procession parade défilé

parade ground n
an area of hard ground where soldiers practice routine marching maneuvres place d’armes

paradichlorobenzene n
1,4-dichlorobenzene paradichlorobenzène

paradigm /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element paradigme
way of viewing reality paradigme
example serving as a model or pattern paradigme

paradigm shift n
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries changement de paradigme

paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ n
heaven paradis cieux
very pleasant place paradis

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
resembling paradise paradisiaque

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true paradoxe
in logic: a self-contradictory statement paradoxe antinomie

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
having self-contradicting properties paradoxal

paradoxical frog /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl fɹɒɡ/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl fɹɑɡ/ n
frog grenouille paradoxale

paradoxically adv
in a paradoxical manner paradoxalement

paraffin /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
alkane hydrocarbon paraffine

paraffin /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ v
treat with paraffin paraffiner

paraffin wax n
paraffin wax paraffine

paraglider n
equipment parapente
one who paraglides parapentiste
wing aile voile

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
the sport of gliding with a paraglider parapente

paragogic adj
paragogique

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ n
20-point type petit-parangon
model or pattern parangon

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ v
to serve as a model for parangonner

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
passage in text paragraphe alinéa

parahockey n
para-hockey

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
various species of small parrots perruche

parakeet auklet n
bird starique perroquet

paralanguage n
non-verbal elements of speech paralangage

paralegal n
one who assists a lawyer parajuriste paralégal

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
figure of speech paralipse

paraliterature n
paralittérature

parallactic adj
pertaining to parallax parallactique

parallax n
parallaxe

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
equally distant from one another at all points parallèle
computing: processing multipe tasks at the same time parallèle
having the same overall direction parallèle à

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adv
with a parallel relationship parallèlement

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ n
line of latitude parallèle
one of a set of parallel lines parallèle

parallel bars n
set of apparatus barres parallèles

parallel parking n
action of parking a vehicle with side parallel to curb stationnement en créneau

parallel universe n
universe that exists separately alongside another universe univers parallèle

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
solid figure parallélépipède

parallelepipedic adj
parallélépipèdique

parallelism /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ n
state or condition of being parallel parallélisme

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length parallélogramme

parallelogrammatic adj
parallélogrammatique

parallelotope n
generalization of parallelogram and parallelepiped parallélotope

paralogism /pəˈɹalədʒɪzəm/ n
a fallacious argument or illogical conclusion paralogie paralogisme

paralogous adj
having a similar structure paralogue

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
loss of muscle control paralysie

paralytic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ n
person suffering from paralysis paralytique

paralyze v
to afflict with paralysis paralyser

paralyzing adj
that paralyzes paralysant paralysateur

paramaleate n
paramaléate

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
organism paramécie

paramedic n
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital brancardier ambulancier ambulancière brancardière

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ n
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar paramètre
name in a function or subroutine definition paramètre

parametric adj
of, relating to, or defined using parameters paramétrique

parametrize v
To describe in terms of parameters paramétrer

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
relating to a paramilitary paramilitaire

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion paramilitaire
a member of a paramilitary group paramilitaire

paramount /ˈpa.ɹə.maʊnt/ /ˈpæ.ɹəˌmaʊnt/ adj
of the highest importance capital primordial

paramour /ˈpa.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
illicit lover amant maîtresse

paranasal sinus n
one of of air-filled spaces, or sinuses sinus paranasal

paranoia /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution paranoïa
Extreme, irrational distrust of others paranoïa

paranoiac adj
pertaining to paranoia paranoïaque

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia paranoïaque
exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others paranoïaque

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
someone suffering from paranoia parano paranoïaque

paranoid schizophrenia n
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions schizophrénie paranoïde

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
a fortification consisting of a wall parapet
a low retaining wall parapet

paraph /ˈpaɹəf/ n
flourish after signature paraphe

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
miscellaneous items panoplie

paraphilia n
sexual deviation paraphilie

paraphimosis n
foreskin trapped behind the glans paraphimosis

paraphrase n
restatement of a text paraphrase

paraphrase v
to compose a paraphrase paraphraser

paraphrast n
someone who paraphrases paraphraste

paraphrastic adj
pertaining to a paraphrase paraphrastique

paraphyletic adj
Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor paraphylétique

paraplegia n
paralysed condition paraplégie

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
study of that which cannot yet be explained parapsychologie

parareligious adj
parareligieux

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism parasite
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back parasite profiteur

parasiticide n
substance used to kill parasites parasiticide

parasitiform n
parasitiforme

parasitize v
live off a host parasiter

parasitoid n
organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle parasitoïde

parasitology n
study of parasites parasitologie

paraskiing n
disability sport paraski

parasnowboarding n
disability sport para-surf des neiges

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
umbrella used as protection from the sun ombrelle

parasport n
a sport parasport

parasympathetic adj
relating to part of the autonomic nervous system parasympathique

parasympathomimetic adj
acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system parasympathicomimétique

parasynthetic adj
formed by multiple changes parasynthétique

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
in grammar parataxe

paratha n
Indian bread paratha

parathlete n
parathlète

paratomic adj
paratomique

paratomy n
paratomie

paratrooper n
soldier that parachutes from aircraft parachutiste para

parazoan n
(zoology) any sponge parazoaire

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
division of land bought and sold as a unit parcelle
package wrapped for shipment colis paquet

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
dry sec
thirsty assoiffé

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
imitating paper vélin
material parchemin
diploma (only specific material-related terms, not mere synonyms of diploma) parchemin
document parchemin

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ interjection
interjection, request to repeat désolé excuse-moi excusez-moi quoi

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ n
forgiveness for an offence pardon
releasing order grâce

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ v
to forgive pardonner
to grant an official pardon gracier pardonner

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
sorry, as an apology excusez-moi

pardonable adj
capable of being pardoned pardonnable

pare /peə(ɹ)/ v
To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off rogner
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife peler éplucher

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar paréidolie

paremiology n
the study of proverbs parémiologie

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋkɨmə/ n
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue parenchyme

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
person from whom one is descended parent géniteur génitrice

parentage n
identity of one's parents parenté

parental adj
relating to parent parental

parental leave n
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby congé parental

parenteral adj
Intravenously or by injection parentéral

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
a clause, phrase or word inserted into a passage which is already grammatically complete parenthèse
either of a pair of brackets ( ) parenthèse

parenthetically /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ adv
incidentally entre parenthèses

parenthood n
state of being parent parentalité parenté

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
one's parents parents

paresis /pəˈɹiːsɪs/ n
partial paralysis parésie

paresthesia n
sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause paresthésie

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
member of one of the oppressed social castes in India paria

paries n
wall of any cavity in the body paroi

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
Division of cerebrum lobe pariétal

paring knife n
A thin-bladed knife for paring fruit couteau d'office

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
civil subdivision of a county commune
part of a diocese paroisse
members of the parish paroisse

parish assembly n
Jersey: the decision-making body of local government assemblée paroissiale

parish church n
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish église paroissiale

parishioner n
member of a parish paroissien paroissienne

parison /ˈpæɹɪsən/ /ˈpɛɹəsən/ n
primary mass in glassblowing paraison

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ n
equality, comparability parité
math: classification into one set or the other parité
math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets parité

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
ground for recreation parc jardin public

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
bring to a halt garer stationner parquer

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
long jacket parka doudoune

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
action stationnement
space parking stationnement

parking brake n
brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention frein de parking frein de stationnement

parking disc n
device placed inside a parked vehicle disque de stationnement

parking garage n
building parking à étages

parking lot n
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use parking parc de stationnement stationnement

parking meter n
device for collecting parking fees parcmètre parcomètre

parking space n
space in which a vehicle can be parked place de stationnement

parkinsonian adj
parkinsonien

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
athletic discipline parkour

parley /ˈpɑɹli/ /ˈpɑːlɪ/ n
conference pourparlers

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
institution with elected or appointed members parlement
type of gingerbread pain d'épices

parliamentarian n
member of parliament parlementaire

parliamentary /ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ adj
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament parlementaire

parlor /ˈpɑɹləɹ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
drawing room salon
comfortable room in a public house salon
shop or other business selling goods specified by context. salon
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room parloir salon
shed used for milking cattle salle de traite

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː.məˌzɑːn/ n
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma parmesan

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns provincial égocentrique étriqué
pertaining to a parish paroissial paroissiale

parochial school n
school associated with the parish of a church école paroissiale

parochialism n
state of being parochial esprit de clocher

parodic adj
of, related to, or having characteristics of parody parodique

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ n
expression making fun of something else parodie

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
to make a parody of something parodier

parole /pəˈɹoːl/ [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] n
law: a release of (a prisoner) libération conditionnelle

paronomasia /pæɹənəˈmeɪzɪə/ n
a pun or play on words paronomase

paronym n
word that sounds like another word paronyme

parotitic adj
of or pertaining to the parotid gland ourlien

parotitis n
inflammation of parotid gland parotidite

parousia n
Second Coming of Christ parousie

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ n
paroxytone paroxyton

parquet /pɑːɹˈkeɪ/ /ˈpɑːkeɪ/ n
a wooden floor made of parquetry parquet

parr n
young salmon saumoneau tacon

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ n
someone who kills a relative parricide

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
kind of bird perroquet
person who repeats what was said perroquet

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ v
to repeat exactly without showing understanding perroqueter

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
avoid, deflect, or ward off parer

parse /pʰɑɹs/ /pʰɑːz/ n
act of parsing analyse

parse /pʰɑɹs/ /pʰɑːz/ v
linguistics: to resolve into elements analyser décomposer

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
parallax second parsec

parseltongue pn
language of snakes in Harry Potter fourchelang

parser /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
computer program analyseur

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ adj
Exhibiting parsimony parcimonieux avare pincé

parsimony n
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily parcimonie

parsing n
analyse syntaxique

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
herb persil

parsleyed adj
prepared with parsley persillé

parsnip n
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa panais
the plant Pastinaca sativa panais

parson /ˈpɑɹsən/ /ˈpɑːsən/ n
cleric having full control of a parish curé

parsonage n
house provided by the church cure presbytère

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
fraction of a whole partie organe
hair dividing line raie
position or role rôle

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
to cut hair with a parting raie
to divide in two séparer
to divide up, to share partager

part and parcel n
essential piece partie intégrante

part company v
To end a relationship divorcer
To separate; go their own way se séparer

part of speech n
the function a word or phrase performs partie du discours classe lexicale classe grammaticale

part-time adj
involving less than the normal time à temps partiel

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
to take part in an activity participer

parthenocarpic adj
relating to parthenocarpy parthénocarpique

parthenogenesis /ˌpɑɹθɪnoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
reproduction from a single gamete without fertilisation parthénogenèse

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
biased partial
existing in part partiel

partial differential equation n
equation équation différentielle aux dérivées partielles

partial false friend /ˈpɑɹ.ʃəl fɔls fɹɛnd/ /ˈpɑː.ʃəl fɔːls fɹɛnd/ n
foreign word not sharing all meanings faux-ami partiel

partiality n
preference partialité

partially adv
to a partial degree en partie partiellement

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
one who participates participant participante

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself participer

participation n
act of participating participation

participatory democracy n
Political system démocratie participative

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
verb form participe
participe

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
body with very small size particule
elementary particle or subatomic particle particule
word particule

particle accelerator n
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds accélérateur de particules

particle physics n
particle physics physique des particules physique des hautes énergies

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
farewell adieu au revoir
line dividing hair ligne de partage

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ adj
adherent to a party or faction partisan partisane
devoted to a party or group partisan partisane
serving as a commander or member of a body of detached light troops partisan

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ n
adherent to a party militant militante
fervent supporter of a party partisan partisane
type of spear pertuisane

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ n
section of a hard disk separately formatted partition

partitionist n
partisan who favours the partition of the province of Quebec partitionniste

partitive adj
grammar: indicating a part partitif

partitive n
partitive case partitif

partly /pɑɹtli/ /pɑːtli/ adv
in part en partie

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ) n
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest partenaire associé
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner partenaire compagne compagnon

partnership n
state of being associated with a partner partenariat

partocracy n
government by political parties particratie partitocratie

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris perdrix perdreau femelle de la perdrix garbon mâle de la perdrix

parturition n
act of giving birth accouchement naissance parturition

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc. faction parti
law: particular side in a contract or legal action partie
military: discrete detachment of troops détachement
social gathering fête party teuf
someone who takes part participant

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ v
to celebrate at a party fêter veiller

party animal n
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties fêtard

party dress n
woman's elegant dress robe de soirée

party wall n
commonly shared wall mur mitoyen

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class parvenu parvenue

pas n
step pas

pas de deux n
a dance performed by two dancers pas de deux

pascal /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskəl/ n
SI unit of pressure and stress pascal

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
title pacha

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] n
document granting permission to pass or to go and come laissez-passer sauf-conduit
opening, road, or track, available for passing passe défilé passage

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
die mourir
elapse passer
go by, over, etc passer
change from one state to another passer
move or be moved from one place to another passer
go through any inspection or test successfully réussir

pass away v
to die (euphemistic) décéder mourir

pass down v
to hand over transmettre

pass off v
to misrepresent faire passer

pass on v
to convey or communicate faire passer transmettre

pass out v
to distribute distribuer
to faint évanouir

pass through v
to transit traverser

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ n
historical Spanish dance passacaille

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
section of text or music passage
passageway passage

passageway n
covered walkway passage

passbook n
booklet used to record bank transactions livret épargne

passed pawn n
pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns pion passé

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ n
one who rides or travels in a vehicle passager

passenger pigeon n
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius pigeon migrateur tourte voyageuse colombe voyageuse

passenger ship n
type of ship navire à passagers

passenger train n
type of train train de voyageurs

passer-by n
a person who is passing by passant passante

passerine /ˈpæsəɹən/ n
any bird of the order Passeriformes passerine

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adj
done only in passing; vague, cursory rapide
that passes away; ephemeral passager

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
death, dying; the end mort
form of juggling passing

passing shot n
coup de débordement

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
any great emotion passion
object of passionate love or strong interest passion
fervor, determination passion
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus passion
suffering of Jesus Passion passion

passion fruit n
edible fruit fruit de la passion

passion killer n
tue-l'amour

passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
fired with intense feeling passionné

passionately adv
in a passionate manner passionnément

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
not active, but acted upon passif passive

passive matrix n
matrice passive

passive participle n
passive participle participe passif

passive smoking n
inhalation of smoke from somebody else´s tobacco tabagisme passif

passive voice n
grammatical term voix passive mode passif

passive-aggressive adj
passive resistance passif-agressif

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
in a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action passivement

passivity /pæˈsɪvɪti/ n
the state of being passive passivité

passkey n
a key that opens any door passe passe-partout passepartout

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
official document passeport

passthrough n
The act of passing through traversée

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
computing: string of characters known only to a user mot de passe
word used to gain admittance mot de passe

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
grammar: expressing action that has already happened passé passée
having already happened; in the past passé passée
of a period of time: having just gone by passé dernier dernière passée

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
period of time that has already happened passé
(grammar) past tense passé

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
beyond in place après

past anterior n
a compound tense used in literary French, Spanish, and Italian passé antérieur

past historic tense n
tense passé simple

past imperfect tense n
grammatical tense imparfait

past participle n
past participle participe passé

past tense n
form of language passé

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
dough pâtes pâtes alimentaires

paste /peɪst/ n
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof strass stras
soft mixture used in making pastry pâte
a soft mixture pâte
soft mixture of pounded foods pâte

paste /peɪst/ v
to insert a piece of text coller

pastel /pæsˈtɛl/ /ˈpæstəl/ n
crayon made from such a paste pastel

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ n
area on a horse's leg paturon

pasteurisation n
treatment of perishable food pasteurisation

pasteurise /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms pasteuriser

pastiche /pæsˈtiʃ/ /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
work that imitates the work of a previous artist pastiche
musical medley pastiche

pastiera n
Neapolitan Easter tart pastiera pastiera napolitaine

pastille /pæsˈtil/ n
soft flavoured candy pastille
small granular half spheroid piece of material pastille

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ n
that which amuses passe-temps

pastophorus /pastəˈfɔːɹəs/ n
type of priest in ancient Egypt pastophore

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
a minister or priest pasteur

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ adj
relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church pastoral
of or pertaining to shepherds pastoral

pastoral letter n
lettre pastorale mandement

pastoralism n
all senses pastoralisme

pastoralist adj
having features common to pastoralism pastoraliste

pastrami /pæˈstɹɑːmi/ /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ n
seasoned smoked cut of beef pastrami

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
food group pâtisserie

pastry bag n
bag used to pipe cakes with icing poche à douilles

pastrymaker n
baker of pastry products pâtissier pâtissière

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding pâturage pâture prairie pré

pat /pæt/ n
flattish lump of soft matter bouse motte

pat /pæt/ v
to tap gently tapoter

pataca n
monetary unit of Macau pataca

patch /pætʃ/ n
a small area, plot of land, or piece of ground lopin
computing: file describing changes made to source code patch
piece of cloth used to repair a garment pièce

patch /pætʃ/ v
computing: update source code with a patch patcher
mend by sewing on cloth rapiécer

patchouli /pəˈtʃuli/ n
any of several East Indian plants patchouli
the oil or perfume made from these plants patchouli

patdown n
patting somebody's clothes fouille corporelle fouille à corps palpation de sécurité

paten n
plate for the host during Eucharist patène

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
declaration issued by a government to an inventor brevet

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ v
successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent breveter faire

patent leather n
glossy leather cuir verni

patent troll n
patent troll

patentable adj
Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted brevetable

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
of or pertaining to one's father paternel
fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father paternel
received or inherited from one's father paternel

paternal aunt n
the sister of one's father tante tatie

paternal custody n
arrangement in which the father has the custody of a child garde paternelle

paternal grandfather n
one's father's father grand-père paternel

paternal grandmother n
one's father's mother grand-mère paternelle

paternal uncle n
brother of one's father oncle oncle paternel tonton

paternity leave n
a leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby congé de paternité

paternoster /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
Lord's prayer Notre Père

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
a course taken chemin
a method or direction of proceeding sentier
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians sentier chemin
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure chemin sentier

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion pathétique
arousing scorn or contempt lamentable minable

pathetically /pəˈθɛtɪkli/ adv
in a pathetic manner pathétiquement

pathfinder n
One who discovers a way or path explorateur pionnier

pathobiology n
branch of biology that deals with pathology pathobiologie

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
an organism or substance that causes disease agent pathogène

pathogenesis n
pathogenesis pathogénie

pathologic adj
pathological pathologique

pathological adj
pertaining to pathology pathologique

pathologist n
expert in pathology pathologiste

pathology n
branch of medicine pathologie
abnormality pathologie

pathos /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/ n
the quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions pathétique

pathway n
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds voie

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
quality of being patient patience
game that can be played by one person patience

patience of Job n
great amount of patience patience de Job

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
not losing one's temper while waiting patient patiente

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
someone who receives treatment from a doctor patient

patiently adv
in a patient manner patiemment

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
color or incrustation which age and wear give to objects patine
receptacle patène

patisserie n
pastry shop pâtisserie

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
male leader patriarche

patriarchal adj
relating to patriarchy patriarcal

patriarchy /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ n
social system patriarcat

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
member of Roman aristocracy patricien patrice

patriciate n
aristocracy or nobility patriciat

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
murder of one's father patricide
murderer of own father patricide

patrimony n
inheritance from one's ancestor patrimoine

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
person who loves, supports and defends their country patriote

patriotic /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/ adj
inspired by patriotism patriotique

patriotically adv
in a patriotic manner patriotiquement

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
love of one's own country patriotisme

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
going of the rounds patrouille
guard or men who go the rounds for observation patrouille
perambulation of a particular line or district patrouille

patrol car n
police car voiture de patrouille

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
customer client
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc. mécène

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer saint patron

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
customers collectively; clientele; business clientèle
granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support clientélisme
the act of providing approval and support soutien

patroness /ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ n
female patron dame patronesse

patronize /ˈpeɪt(ʃ).ɹə.naɪz/ v
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority patrociner prendre de haut
to make oneself a regular customer of a business fréquenter

patronymic n
a name from father's name patronyme

patsy n
a person who is taken advantage of lampiste pigeon

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship régularité
motif or decoration patron
that from which a copy is made modèle

pattypan squash n
squash cibleme pâtisson

paucal /ˈpɑkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
paucal

paucal /ˈpɑkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
in grammar: a language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten) paucal

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ n
fewness in number; a small number paucité

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
first stomach of ruminant; rumen panse
large, protruding belly panse bedaine

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
one who is extremely poor indigent pauvre

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
temporary stop or rest pause

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
to interrupt something pauser

pavane /pəˈvɑːn/ n
musical style pavane

pave /peɪv/ v
(British) to cover with paving stones paver
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc paver

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
footpath trottoir
interior flooring, especially when of stone, of large buildings pavement
surface of road chaussée revêtement

paver n
one who paves paveur

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
ornate tent pavillon
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc pavillon
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place pavillon
cricket building pavillon

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
soft foot of an animal patte

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way peloter tripoter

pawa n
edible univalve mollusc haliotide ormeau paua

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
pawl cliquet

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
chess piece pion
someone who is being manipulated pion
(rare) type of shop mont-de-piété
instance of pawning something prêt sur gage
item sold to a pawn shop gage

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
give as security for loan engager mettre au clou mettre en gage

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security prêteur sur gages prêteuse sur gages

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
business premises of a pawnbroker caisse de crédit municipal mont-de-piété

pawpaw n
fruit asimina

pax /pæks/ interjection
cry for truce in games pouce

pax /pæks/ n
passenger; passengers pax

pay /peɪ/ adj
operable or accessible on deposit of coins payant payante
pertaining to or requiring payment payant payante

pay /peɪ/ n
money given in return for work paye paie

pay /peɪ/ v
intransitive: to discharge an obligation or debt payer
intransitive: to suffer consequences payer
to be profitable payer
to discharge by giving or doing what is due or required payer régler verser
to give (e.g. attention) donner
to give money in exchange for goods or services payer régler

pay TV n
subscription-based television services télévision à péage

pay a visit v
to visit rendre visite

pay attention v
to be attentive faire attention être attentif prêter attention

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
to exact revenge rendre la pareille
to repay rembourser

pay off v
to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit payer porter ses fruits
to bribe, especially to deter oversight soudoyer
to pay back (repay, pay off) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on payer acquitter
to pay back; to repay revaloir

pay one's last respects v
rendre un dernier hommage

pay the bills v
provide enough income payer les factures

pay through the nose v
To pay a high price coûter la peau des fesses coûter les yeux de la tête

pay-as-you-go n
payment method prépayé

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ n
a bribe pot-de-vin
a payment rétribution
a reward récompense

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ n
one who pays payeur payeuse

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
That part of a cargo that produces revenue charge utile fret
That part of a rocket, missile charge utile
The actual data in a data stream charge utile
The functional part of a computer virus rather than the part that spreads it charge utile
The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft charge utile

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
the act of paying paiement payement

payout n
an amount of money paid out paiement

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each paie registre de paie
total sum of money paid to employees masse salariale

payslip n
document of employee's wage or salary bulletin de paie

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers péage

pc n
piece mcx

pe /peɪ/ n
Semitic letter pé

pea /piː/ n
plant pois petit pois
edible seed pois petit pois

pea coat n
type of coat caban

pea soup n
soup made from peas soupe aux pois

pea-souper n
fog purée de pois

peace /piːs/ n
state of being free from war paix
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence paix
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations paix
state of mind paix tranquillité

peace pipe n
pipe calumet de la paix

peace talks n
discussions between nation-states held to resolve conflict négociation de paix

peace treaty n
an agreement to end fighting or conflict traité de paix

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
inclined to peace; peaceable paisible
motionless and calm; placid calme placide
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil paisible pacifique

peaceful coexistence n
mutual non-interference coexistence pacifique

peacekeeper n
First Nations of Canada peace officer peacekeeper
member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties gardien de la paix gardienne de la paix

peacemaker n
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes pacificateur pacificatrice

peacetime n
period of peace temps de paix

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
colour pêche
fruit pêche pêcher
tree pêcher pêche

peach blossom n
flower fleur de pêcher

peachfuzz n
fuzz on the skin of a peach duvet
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male duvet

peachick n
peachick, young or baby peafowl paonneau

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo paon paonne

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo paon

peahen /ˈpiː.hɛn/ n
female of peafowl paonne

peak /piːk/ n
highest value reached pic
mountain top sommet pic cime

peak oil n
Peak of oil production pic pétrolier

peakedness n
gibbosité

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
a legume resembling a nut arachide cacahuète pinotte

peanut butter n
a spread made from ground peanuts beurre de cacahuètes beurre d'arachides beurre de cacahuète beurre de pinottes

peanut butter cup n
moule au beurre d'arachide

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
fruit poire
tree poirier

pear tree n
a tree of the genus Pyrus poirier

pear wine n
vin de poire

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
5-point type parisienne sédanoise
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks perle
figuratively: something precious perle

pearl necklace n
necklace made of pearls collier de perles

pearl of wisdom n
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept perle de sagesse sage parole

pearly antshrike n
passerine bird batara perlé

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
country person paysan paysanne rustique villageois villageoise
member of the agriculture low class paysan paysanne
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person paysan rustaud rustaude

peasantry n
impoverished rural farm workers paysannerie

peat /piːt/ n
soil tourbe

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
stone caillou galet

pecan [pi(ː)ˈkæn] [pəˈkɑn] [pəˈkɔːn] [pɪˈkæn] [pɪˈkɑn] [ˈpiːkən] [ˈpiːˌkæn] [ˈpiːˌkɑn] [ˈpɪk.æn] [ˌpi(ː)ˈkɑn] n
nut pacane noix de pécan
tree pacanier

pecan pie n
pie made from corn syrup and pecans tarte aux pacanes

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
petty offense peccadille
small sin or flaw peccadille

peccary n
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos pécari

peck /pɛk/ n
short kiss bisou bécot

peck /pɛk/ v
to kiss bécoter
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar becqueter

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
substance pectine

pectocellulosic adj
pectocellulosique

pectoral /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the breast or chest pectoral

pectoral fin n
fin located on each side of a fish nageoire pectorale

peculiar /pɪˈkjuljɚ/ /pɪˈkjuːljə/ adj
common or usual for a particular place or circumstance particulier
out of the ordinary particulier bizarre curieux extraordinaire

peculiarity n
that which is peculiar particularité distinction
the quality or state of being peculiar bizarrerie singularité étrangeté

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
of or relating to money monétaire

pedagogical adj
of, or relating to pedagogy pédagogique

pedagogism n
system, occupation, character, or manner of pedagogues pédagogisme

pedagogue n
a teacher pédagogue

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
lever operated by one's foot pédale

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
to operate a pedal pédaler

pedal pushers n
women's slacks that end at the calves legging

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
small boat propelled by pedals pédalo bateau à pédales pédal'eau

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning pédant
person who emphasizes his/her knowledge through the use of vocabulary pédant

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ adj
being finicky with language pointilleux
being showy of one's knowledge pédant
like a pedant méticuleux

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
overly ambitious display of learning pédanterie

peddle v
to sell things, especially door to door colporter
to spread or cause to spread colporter

peddler n
itinerant seller of small goods colporteur marchand ambulant

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
practitioner of pederasty pédéraste pédé

pederastic adj
relating or pertaining to pederasty pédérastique

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ɛ.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederasty pédérastie

pedestal /ˈpɛdəstəl/ n
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like piédestal

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
of or intended for pedestrians piéton piétonnier pédestre
ordinary banal bateau ordinaire

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle piéton piétonne

pedestrian crossing n
place for pedestrians to cross a street passage piéton

pedestrianization n
the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only piétonisation piétonnisation

pedestrianize v
restrict access to a street to pedestrians only piétoniser piétonniser

pediatric adj
of or pertaining to pediatrics pédiatrique

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
physician who specialises in pediatrics pédiatre

pediatrics n
branch of medicine pédiatrie

pedicab /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ n
vehicle cyclo velotaxi

pedicel /ˈpɛdɪsəl/ n
stalk of an individual flower pédicelle

pedicellate adj
Having (or supported by) a pedicel. pédiculé

pediculicide n
pédiculicide

pedicure n
superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails pédicure

pedicurist n
pedicurist pédicuriste

pedigree /ˈpɛ.dɪ.ɡɹi/ n
chart of ancestors pedigree

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
architectural element fronton

pedology n
soil science pédologie
study of children's behaviour paidologie pédologie

pedometer n
device podomètre

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
an adult who is sexually attracted to children pédophile

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children pédophilie

pedosexual adj
constituting sexual activity between adults and children pédosexuel

pedosexuality n
sexual activity between an adult and a child pédosexualité

pee n
urine pipi
name of the letter P, p pé

pee v
to urinate uriner faire pipi

peek /piːk/ v
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep jeter un coup d'œil

peek-a-boo bra n
A bra that is more revealing than usual redresse-seins

peel /piːl/ n
skin of a fruit pelure épluchure

peel /piːl/ v
to remove skin peler éplucher décortiquer

peel off v
to separate s'écailler

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
kitchen utensil économe épluchoir
person who peels food éplucheur éplucheuse

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird pépiement

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ n
hole judas

peeping tom n
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure voyeur voyeuse

peepshow n
sex show peep show

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə̯/ n
noble pair noble
someone or something of equal level pair pareil pareille semblable

peer pressure n
encouragement by one's peers pression des pairs

peer-reviewed journal n
revue à comité de lecture

peerage n
the rank or title of a peer pairie

peerless adj
without peer or equal hors pair

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
constantly complaining geignard maussade

peg /pɛɡ/ n
a cylindrical object cheville
a protrusion used to hang things on patère porte-manteau

peg /pɛɡ/ v
To affix or pin épingler
To fasten using a peg cheviller
To fix a price or value fixer
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to cataloguer comme mettre sur le dos
To throw lancer avec force

pegasus n
winged horse pégase

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
disparaging, belittling or derogatory péjoratif

pejoratively adv
pejorative manner péjorativement

pejvakin n
pejvakine

pelagic /pəˈlædʒɪk/ adj
living in the open sea pélagique

pelargonium n
flower of the genus Pelargonium pélargonium

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae pélican

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
in haste pêle-mêle

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
disease pellagre

pellet n
A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns plomb
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter granule
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls pelote

pelletize v
to form into pellets granuler pastiller

peloton n
main group of riders in a cycling race peloton

pelt n
peau
skin of a beast with the hair on dépouille peau

pelt v
to bombard bombarder
to rain heavily pleuvoir à verse

pelvic /ˈpɛlvɪk/ adj
of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis; as, pelvic cellulitis pelvien

pelvic fin n
either of a pair of fins nageoire pelvienne

pelvimeter n
instrument for measuring the pelvis pelvimètre

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
bone bassin pelvis

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ n
food mixture pemmican

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
enclosed area for animals enclos
prison cell cellule
writing tool stylo plume
female swan cygne femelle

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
to write écrire

pen name n
name used by author nom de plume

pen pal n
friend with whom one communicates using letters correspondant correspondante

pen-name n
writer's pseudonym nom de plume

pen-tailed treeshrew n
Ptilocerus lowii ptilocerque

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ v
to subject to a penalty pénaliser

penally adv
according to a penal code pénalement

penalty n
legal sentence penalisation
punishment for violating rules of procedure peine

penalty area n
area on a soccer pitch surface de réparation

penalty box n
in ice hockey, enclosed bench for serving a penalty banc des pénalités

penalty kick n
(soccer) a form of direct free kick penalty péno

penalty kill n
period during the game désavantage numérique infériorité numérique

penalty shootout n
a series of penalty kicks tirs au but

penalty try n
awarding of five points essai de pénalité

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
sacrament in some churches pénitence
voluntary self-imposed punishment pénitence

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
taste, liking, or inclination (for) penchant

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
graphite writing-instrument crayon

pencil case n
object purposed to contain stationery plumier trousse

pencil in v
to make a tentative booking poser une option

pencil sharpener n
a device used to sharpen pencils taille-crayon aiguisoir

pencil skirt n
very narrow skirt jupe-crayon

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck pendentif

pendentive n
triangular section of vaulting pendentif

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
about to happen; imminent or impending en suspens
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation en suspens
begun but not completed en suspens

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
body suspended from a fixed support pendule

pendulum clock n
clock that uses a pendulum pendule

peneplain /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/ n
low plain pénéplaine

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪˌtɹeɪt/ v
enter into pénétrer

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of penetrating pénétration

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
flightless sea bird manchot pingouin

penguinarium n
vivarium for penguins pinguinarium

peniaphobia n
fear of poverty and/or poor people péniaphobie

penicillin n
penicillin pénicilline

penile /ˈpiːnaɪl/ adj
having to do with the penis pénien

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
piece of land projecting into water péninsule presqu'île

peninsular adj
of or connected with a peninsula péninsulaire

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
male organ for copulation and urination pénis bite membre viril membre

penis envy n
unconscious desire envie du pénis

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
one who repents of sin pénitent

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
prison pénitencier

penknife n
small pocketknife canif

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
flag on ship to represent special condition fanion

penniless /ˈpɛnɪləs/ adj
utterly without money sans le sou

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛ.ni/ n
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound penny
1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound penny

penny farthing n
bicycle grand-bi

penology n
study of punishment and prevention of crime pénologie

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
boarding house pension
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services retraite pension

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ v
to grant a pension pensioner

pension fund n
pool of assets fonds de pension

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
someone who lives on a pension retraité retraitée

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
having the appearance of thinking pensif
looking thoughtful or sad pensif chagrin mélancolique

pentachloride n
pentachloride pentaclorure

pentacle /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ n
pentacle

pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ n
a polygon with five sides and five angles pentagone

pentagram n
shape of five-pointed star pentagramme

pentahedron n
solid geometric figure pentaèdre

pentalogy n
series of five related works of art pentalogie

pentane n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12 pentane

pentaquark /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks pentaquark

pentathionic acid n
acide pentathionique

pentatonic adj
based on five notes pentatonique

pentavalent adj
having a valence of 5 pentavalent

pentazole n
Chemical compound pentazole

penthouse /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ n
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building attique penthouse
an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building appentis

pentol n
organic compound pentol

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
next-to-last in a sequence avant-dernier pénultième

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
something right before the last one avant-dernier

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
region around a sunspot pénombre
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse pénombre

penury /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ n
lack of something pénurie

peon /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
peasant or serf péon

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
Paeonia genus of flowering plants pivoine

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons gens
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc. peuple
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class peuple
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc. peuple gens
a person's ancestors, relatives or family mien

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ v
to become populous se peupler
to fill with people peupler
to inhabit, to occupy peupler

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault celui qui vit dans une maison de verre ne doit jamais lancer de pierres c’est l’hôpital qui se fout de la charité

people's republic n
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments république populaire

pep /pɛp/ n
energy and enthusiasm entrain pep peps punch tonus

pep /pɛp/ v
To inject with energy and enthusiasm ravigoter revigorer énergiser

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm exhortation laïus d'encouragement

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
fruit of the capsicum piment poivron
plant poivrier poivre
spice poivre

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
add pepper to poivrer [[assaisonner]] [[de]] [[poivre]]

pepper mill n
a small handheld grinder moulin à poivre

pepper pot n
container poivrière

pepper shaker n
a small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it poivrier poivrière

pepper spray n
non-lethal riot-control agent gaz poivre gaz poivré

peppermint n
herb menthe poivrée

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
plant in the genus Lepidium lepidium

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
digestive enzyme pepsine

peptic ulcer n
ulcer ulcère peptique

peptide n
class of organic compounds peptide

peptide bond n
amine bond liaison peptidique

peptization n
reaction peptisation

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
for each par
in accordance with d'après selon suivant
used in expressing ratios of units au par à
via par par voie via

per annum
for each year par an

per capita adv
per person par habitant

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
by itself en soi per se en tant que tel

percarbide n
percarbure

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
to understand percevoir

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
a part or other object per hundred pour cent pourcent

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ n
part of a whole pourcentage
share of the profits pourcentage

percentage point n
unit of the difference of two percentages point de pourcentage

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
able to be perceived perceptible

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
conscious understanding of something perception
that which is detected by the five senses perception
vision (ability) perception

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition perspicace pertinent

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
fish of the genus Perca perche
rod used by bird perchoir

percipient n
One who has perceived a paranormal event percipient

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ n
liquid that has been percolated percolat

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ v
(intransitive) drain through a porous substance percoler filtrer
(transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance [[faire]] [[percoler]] filtrer

percolation n
seepage or filtration of a liquid percolation

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ n
coffee brewing device percolateur

percussion cap n
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms amorce

percussion instrument n
type of instrument instrument de percussion

percussionist n
musician percussionniste

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
taking place through the skin percutané

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
hell enfer

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹɛɡɹɪnˈfælkɒn/ n
Falco peregrinus faucon pèlerin

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
(law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal irréfutable péremptoire sans appel
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic péremptoire
imperious, dictatorial autoritaire dictatorial impérieux

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ adj
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time pérenne

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ n
perennial plant vivace

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s perestroïka

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝːfɪkt/ adj
fitting its definition precisely parfait
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose parfait
without fault or mistake parfait
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action parfait
excellent and delightful in all respects parfait

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝːfɪkt/ v
make perfect parfaire perfectionner

perfect fifth n
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones quinte juste

perfect number n
a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself nombre parfait

perfectibility n
the possibility of achieving perfection perfectibilité

perfection /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
being perfect perfection

perfectionism n
a dislike for anything less than perfection perfectionnisme

perfectionist adj
inclined or related to perfectionism perfectionniste

perfectionist n
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect perfectionniste

perfective adj
relative to the perfect tense or perfective aspect perfectif

perfective n
perfective verb form perfectif

perfective aspect n
grammatical term perfectif

perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/ adv
with perfection parfaitement

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ adj
pertaining to perfidy perfide

perfidy /ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/ /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ n
the act of violating faith or allegiance. perfidie

perfin n
perforated initial perforé

perforation gauge n
device for measuring perforation odontomètre

perforce /pəˈfɔːs/ /pɚˈfɔɹs/ adv
by force forcément
necessarily nécessairement

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
amount of useful work accomplished performance
live show or concert représentation prestation
that which is performed or accomplished exécution performance
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment exécution performance

performance art n
a form of art art performance performance performance artistique

performative utterance n
An expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something énoncé performatif

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
artiste exécutant interprète

performing arts n
arts involving performance arts de la scène

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
pleasant smell parfum fragrance
substance providing a pleasant smell parfum

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
to apply perfume to parfumer

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ n
person who makes or sells perfume parfumeur

perfumery n
shop selling perfumes parfumerie

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋ.tɚ.i/ adj
performed out of routine, with little care sommaire superficiel négligeant pour la forme

perfusion /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ n
act of perfusing perfusion

perfusionist n
clinician operating heart-lung machine perfusionniste

pergola /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
framework pergola

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
indicating a lack of certainty peut-être possiblement

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
sprite in Persian mythology péri

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.ə.ˈɝ.bən/ adj
immediately adjoining an urban area périurbain

perianth n
sterile parts of a flower périanthe

periapsis n
périapse périapside

pericardiocentesis n
(surgery) removal of fluid from the pericardium péricardiocentèse

pericardium n
serous membrane that surrounds the heart péricarde

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary péricarpe

pericope /pəˈɹɪkəpi/ n
passage of religious Scripture [[péricope]] [[liturgique]]
section of text forming a coherent thought péricope

pericycle n
cylinder of plant tissue péricycle

peridot /ˈpɛɹɪdɑt/ /ˈpɛɹɪdɒt/ n
form of olivine péridot

perigalacticon n
closest point in the orbit of a star périgalacticon

perigee /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/ n
closest point in an orbit about the Earth périgée
closest point to the Earth périgée

perihelion n
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun périhélie

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
a situation of serious danger péril risque
something that causes, contains, or presents danger risque

perilla lang=en n
East Asian herb perilla pérille pérille de Nankin

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
dangerous, full of peril périlleux

perimenopause n
physiological stage menstruating women go through when approaching menopause périménopause

perimeter /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
length of such a boundary périmètre
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object périmètre

perinatology n
branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies périnéologie

perineal adj
perineal périnéal

perineal raphe n
perineal raphe raphé périnéal

perineum /pɝɪˈniːəm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈni.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ n
anatomical term périnée

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
geology: subdivision of an era système
history: period of time seen as coherent entity période
division of sports match période
length of time during which something repeats période cycle
punctation mark “.” point

periodentosis n
inflammation paradontose

periodic /pɪ.ɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
having repeated cycles périodique
occurring at regular intervals périodique
relative to a period or periods périodique

periodic table n
chart tableau périodique

periodical n
publication that appears at fixed intervals périodique

periodically adv
in a regular, periodic manner périodiquement

periodicity n
property of being periodic périodicité

periodontics n
study parodontologie

periodontist n
dentist whose speciality is periodontics parodontologue périodontiste

perioperative adj
relating to operation periopératoire

periople n
external smooth layer of a hoof muraille

periosteum n
membrane surrounding a bone périoste

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances péripétie

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
on the periphery or boundary périphérique
unimportant périphérique

peripheral device n
device that is outside the computer's system unit périphérique informatique

peripheral nervous system n
part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system système nerveux périphérique

peripheral vision n
vision périphérique

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
outside boundary, parts or surface périphérie

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ n
use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one périphrase

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ adj
expressed in more words than are necessary périphrastique
grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution périphrastique

periphyton n
périphyton

periplegmatic adj
périplegmatique

periscope n
viewing device périscope

periscopic adj
relating to periscopes périscopique

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
périr
pass away périr
die périr

perishable adj
liable to perish périssable

perishable n
food that does not keep périssable

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ n
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract péristaltisme

peristeronic /pəˈɹɪstəˈɹɒnɪk/ adj
pertaining to pigeons péristéronique

peristyle /ˈpɛɹəstaɪl/ /ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/ n
a courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade péristyle
a porch surrounded by columns péristyle

peritoneal adj
of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum péritonéal

peritoneum n
serous membrane in mammals péritoine

peritonitis n
inflammation of the peritoneum péritonite

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ n
plant pervenche
colour pervenche
mollusc bigorneau vigneau vignot

perjure v
knowingly make a false statement of witness parjurer

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
Someone who has lied under oath parjure

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath parjure

perk n
perquisite avantage

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
lively or enthusiastic enthousiaste gai vif
standing upright; firm dressé ferme

perlèche n
angular cheilitis perlèche

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
permanently frozen ground pergélisol permafrost

permalink /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ n
static address permalien

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ n
the state of being permanent permanence

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
lasting for an indefinitely long time permanent
without end permanent

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ n
hair treatment permanente
sum over all permutations permanent

permanently adv
in a permanent manner continuellement en permanence en tous temps toujours

permeability /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
(physics) measure of magnetization of a material in the presence of a magnetic field perméabilité
property of being permeable perméabilité

permeable adj
that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids perméable

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
to enter and spread through; to pervade imprégner
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement s'infiltrer s'insinuer

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
per thousand pour mille

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
authorisation permission
act of permitting permission
in computing permission

permissive adj
lenient permissif

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal permis permission

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
allow (something) to happen permettre

permittivity n
property of a dielectric medium permittivité

permutation n
ordering of a set of distinct elements permutation
one-to-one mapping permutation

permutation group n
group whose elements are permutations groupe de permutations

permute v
(mathematics) to make a permutation permuter
to change the order of something permuter

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ adj
causing death or injury délétère dangereux nocif nuisible
causing much harm malsain nocif pernicieux

perorate v
speak or declaim at great length pérorer

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ n
conclusion of a discourse péroraison

peroxidation n
all senses peroxydation

peroxide n
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms peroxyde

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
at or forming a right angle to perpendiculaire

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
line or plane perpendiculaire

perpendicularly adv
in a perpendicular manner perpendiculairement

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who perpetrates coupable

perpetual /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ adj
lasting forever perpétuel

perpetually adv
seeming to never end perpétuellement

perpetuity n
the quality or state of being perpetual perpétuité

perplexed adj
confused or puzzled perplexe

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ n
Quality of being confused or puzzled perplexité

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
benefit beyond salary gratification
gratuity cadeau don
privilege privilège

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
Beverage from pears cidre de poire poiré

persecute /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict persécuter

persecution n
a program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people persécution
the act of persecuting persécution

perseverance n
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence persévérance

persevere v
To persist steadfastly persévérer

persiflage /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ /ˈpɝː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ n
good-natured banter; raillery persiflage badinerie plaisanterie

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
fruit kaki

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
continue to exist persister

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
property of being persistent persistance

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
refusing to give up persistant tenace

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
individual personne
grammar: linguistic category personne
personne
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts personne
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind personne

person of one's word n
one who sticks to their promises homme de parole

persona /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
character played by an actor personnage
social role casquette rôle social
the appearance one presents to the world persona

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
a person who is not welcome persona non grata

personage /ˈpɜːsənɨdʒ/ /ˈpɹsn̩ɨdʒ/ n
a famous or important person personnage

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to a particular person personnel personnelle

personal computer n
ordinateur personnel

personal data n
données personnelles

personal digital assistant n
hand-held electronic organizer assistant numérique personnel

personal effect n
item of personal property effet personnel

personal hygiene n
personal hygiene hygiène corporelle

personal lubricant n
lubricant used during human sexual activity lubrifiant anatomique

personal pronoun n
part of speech pronom personnel

personal stereo n
portable audio cassette player baladeur

personality /ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti/ n
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people personnalité
charisma personnalité

personality disorder n
class of mental disorders trouble de la personnalité

personalization n
act of personalizing personnalisation

personalize v
adapt to an individual personnaliser

personification n
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea personnification
literary device personnification

personify v
to be an example of personnifier
to create a representation in the form of a character personnifier

personnel /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ n
employees, office staff personnel

persons /ˈpɜːsənz/ n
More than one person; considered individually personnes

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ adj
of, in or relating to perspective perspectif

perspectivism n
philosophy perspectivisme

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
Able to physically see clearly clairvoyant
showing keen insight perspicace

perspicaciously adv
with sharp of sight perspicacement

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
Acute discernment or understanding; insight perspicacité

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
process of perspiring transpiration

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
convince persuader

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
the act of persuading persuasion

persuasive adj
convincing convaincant convaincante persuasif persuasive

persuasively adv
in a manner intended to convince or persuade persuasivement

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ adj
indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent impertinent
lively; brisk; sprightly; smart animé
open; evident; apert ouvert évident

pertain v
to belong appartenir

pertechnetate n
anion or salt containing it pertechnétate

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ adj
holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose obstiné
stubbornly resolute or tenacious tenace

pertinacity n
state of being pertinacious pertinacité ténacité

pertinence n
the quality of being pertinent pertinence

pertinent /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ adj
pertaining pertinent

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
wig perruque

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ n
perusal examen

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
look over casually jeter un coup d'œil
to examine or consider with care examiner

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
to be in every part of envahir pénétrer saturer

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
manifested throughout envahissant pénétrant

perverse /pəˈvɜːs/ /pɚˈvɝs/ adj
Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted pervers

perversion n
sexual practice or act considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality perversion

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ n
one who has turned to error déviant pervers
sexually perverted person pervers

perylene n
hydrocarbon pérylène

pescetarian /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
a person who consumes no animal flesh with the exception of fish pesco-végétarien pescétarien

pescetarianism n
dietary choice pesco-végétarisme pescétarisme

peseta n
currency peseta

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
annoying, troublesome, irritating agaçant

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ n
currency peso péso

pessimism n
general belief that bad things will happen pessimisme
doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds pessimisme

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome pessimiste

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ adj
always expecting the worst pessimiste
marked by pessimism and little hopefulness pessimiste

pest /pɛst/ n
annoying creature peste
plague peste

pesticide /ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/ n
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests pesticide

pestiferous /ˌpɛsˈtɪfəɹəs/ adj
containing organisms that cause contagious diseases pestilentiel

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
instrument used with a mortar to grind things pilon

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
an Italian sauce especially for pasta pesto

pet /pɛt/ n
an animal kept as a companion animal de compagnie animal familier
one who is excessively loyal to a superior chouchou

pet /pɛt/ v
fondle (an animal) caresser
fondle (another person) amorously peloter
intransitive: fondle amorously se peloter

pet name n
name of endearment petit nom

pet shop n
shop animalerie

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
SI prefix peta- péta-

petabyte n
1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes pétaoctet

petakatal n
an SI unit of catalytic activity pétakatal

petal /ˈpɛt(ə)l/ /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower pétale

petaloid adj
resembling petals pétaloïde

petalous /ˈpɛtələs/ adj
having petals pétaleux

petameter n
SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters pétamètre

petard /pəˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ n
explosive device pétard

petard /pəˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
to attack pétarder

petasecond /ˈpɛ.təˌsɛk.ənd/ n
1015 seconds pétaseconde

petasus n
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans pétase

petiolar adj
related to petioles pétiolaire

petiole /ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/ /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/ n
stalk of a leaf pétiole

petite /pəˈtiːt/ adj
Of a woman: fairly short and of slim build menue

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ n
formal, written request made to an official person pétition

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ v
to make a request pétitionner

petitioner n
someone who presents a petition to a court pétitionnaire

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
Procellariiformes pétrel

petrichor /ˈpɛtɹɪkɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɛtɹɪkə/ /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/ n
distinctive scent petrichor

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
to harden organic matter by depositing dissolved minerals pétrifier
to produce rigidity akin to stone pétrifier
to immobilize with fright pétrifier

petroglyph n
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times pétroglyphe

petroleum ether n
petroleum fraction éther de pétrole

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
historical: ornamental skirt or underskirt cotillon
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt combinaison jupon

petting /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ n
kissing, stroking, etc., in a sexual manner pelotage tripotage

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault insignifiant petit

petty bourgeoisie n
social class petite bourgeoisie

petty officer n
non-commissioned officer maître

petty theft n
theft of property of low value chapardage larcin

petulant /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ adj
easily irritated or annoyed irascible pétulant

pew /pjuː/ interjection
expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor pouah

pew /pjuː/ n
enclosed compartment in a church banc de l’œuvre banc d’œuvre
long bench in a church banc de fidèle banc d’église

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ n
alloy of tin and lead potin gris
alloy of tin, copper and antimony métal blanc potin

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
cactus peyotl

phablet /ˈfæblɪt/ n
electronic handheld device phablette

phagocyte n
cell of the immune system phagocyte

phagocytize v
destroy by phagosytosis engloutir phagocyter

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
the process by which a cell internalises foreign bodies phagocytose

phagotrophy n
phagotrophie

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
ancient Greek military unit phalange
finger or toe bone phalange

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ n
wading bird in the family Scolopacidae phalarope

phallic adj
having to do with the penis phallique

phallicism n
phallus-worship phallisme

phallocracy /faˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
government by men phallocratie

phallocrat n
phallocrat phallo phallocrate

phallological adj
phallological phallologique

phallology n
phallology phallologie

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
the penis or its representation phallus

phanerophyte n
any woody plant that carries its dormant buds openly on branches above the ground phanérophyte

phantasmagoria /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒɹi.ə/ /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ n
a dreamlike state fantasmagorie

phantasmophobia n
abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms phantasmophobie

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
something having no physical reality fantôme

phantom limb n
false sensation membre fantôme

phantom pain n
sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated douleur fantôme

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt pharaon

pharma n
pharmaceutical sector industrie pharmaceutique

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists pharmaceutique

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
one who studies pharmacy pharmacien pharmacienne
professional who dispenses prescription drugs pharmacien apothicaire pharmacienne

pharmacochemistry n
pharmacochimie

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
of or having to do with pharmacology pharmacologique

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology pharmacologue

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ n
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals pharmacologie

pharmacotherapy n
use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease pharmacothérapie

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines pharmacovigilance

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed pharmacie

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the pharynx pharyngien pharyngé
of pharyngeal sounds pharyngien pharyngé

pharyngitis n
inflammation of the pharynx pharyngite angine

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
part of alimentary canal pharynx

phase /feɪz/ n
distinguishable part of a sequence phase
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle phase

phase modulation n
form of modulation modulation de phase

phase space n
space of states of a system espace des phases

phat /fæt/ adj
slang: excellent génial super
slang: sexy sexy

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
more polite than meaningful phatique

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food faisan

pheasant's eye n
flowering plant of the genus Adonis adonide adonis

phenol n
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring phénol
caustic compound derived from benzene phénol

phenolic adj
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol phénolique

phenology n
study of the effect of climate phénologie

phenolphthalein /finɔlˈfθælin/ n
pH indicator phénolphtaléine

phenomenal adj
remarkable phénoménal

phenomenality n
state or property phénoménalité

phenomenological adj
of or relating to phenomenology phénoménologique

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ n
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena phénoménologie

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
observable fact or occurrence phénomène
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event phénomène
philosophy: experienced object structured by the mind phénomène

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
appearance of organism phénotype

phenotypic /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ adj
of, or relating to a phenotype phénotypique

phenylalanine n
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂ phénylalanine

phenylketonuria /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/ n
metabolic disorder phénylcétonurie

pheromonal adj
pertaining to a pheromone phéromonal

pheromone n
chemical phéromone

phew /fjuː/ interjection
Used to show disgust pouah
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise ouf pfou

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
Greek letter phi

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ n
fickle lover charmeur flirteur

philanthropic adj
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy philanthropique

philanthropist n
person who loves mankind philanthrope
very generous person philanthrope

philanthropy /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/ /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ n
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind philantropie

philatelic adj
relating to stamp collecting philatélique

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
a person who studies or collects stamps philatéliste

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
stamp collecting philatélie collection de timbres
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc. philatélie

philippic /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ n
any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation philippique

philistine adj
lacking in appreciation for art or culture philistin

philistinism n
philistinism béotisme

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
collector philuméniste

phillumeny n
hobby philuménie

philogyny n
love or respect for women philogynie

philological adj
pertaining to the history of literature philologique

philologically adv
in a philological manner philologiquement

philologist n
person who engages in philology philologue

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
historical linguistics philologie

philosophaster n
a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher philosophâtre

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
person devoted to studying philosophy philosophe

philosopher's stone n
philosopher's stone pierre philosophale

philosophically adv
in a philosophical manner philosophiquement

philosophy /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
academic discipline philosophie
comprehensive system of belief philosophie
general principle philosophie
view regarding fundamental principles philosophie

philosophy of science n
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science philosophie des sciences

philter n
love potion philtre

philtrum /ˈfɪltɹəm/ n
shallow groove running down the centre of the outer surface of the upper lip philtrum sillon naso-labial

phimosis /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ n
contraction of the foreskin phimosis

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
malicious act hameçonnage phishing

phlebitis /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of vein phlébite

phlebotomy /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ n
the opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection phlébotomie

phlegm /flɛm/ n
calmness, composure flegme
historical: humour flegme pituite
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages glaire

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
not easily excited to action flegmatique
abounding in phlegm flegmatique

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ n
vascular tissue phloème

phlogisticate v
to combine phlogiston with phlogistiquer

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
hypothetical fiery principle phlogistique

phlogosis n
phlogosis phlogose

pho /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ n
Vietnamese soup pho

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety phobie

phobophobia n
fear of fear phobophobie

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
phocomelia phocomélie

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
mythological bird phénix

phon n
a unit of apparent loudness phone

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ n
speech segment phone

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
to call (someone) on the telephone téléphoner appeler

phone sex n
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people téléphone rose

phone up v
to contact by telephone téléphoner

phonecard n
a chargecard used to pay for telephone calls télécarte

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
indivisible unit of sound phonème

phonemic /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
relating to phonemes phonémique

phonemic merger n
phenomenon in which two different phonemes merge convergence

phonemic split n
phenomenon in which a single phoneme diverges scission

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
relating to sounds of spoken language phonétique
linguistics: relating to phones phonétique

phonetically adv
in the way it sounds phonétiquement

phonetician /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
person who specializes in phonetics phonéticien phonéticienne phonétiste

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols phonétique

phonic adj
phonic phonique

phono- prefix
relating to sound phono-

phonography n
transcription of speech using symbol phonographie

phonological adj
of or relating to phonology phonologique

phonologist /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ n
person who specializes in phonology phonologue

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages phonologie
way sounds function within a given language phonologie

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ n
quantum of acoustic energy phonon

phononic adj
relating to the study of phonons phononique

phonotactics n
branch of phonology phonotactique

phony adj
fraudulent; fake contrefait falsifié faux frauduleux à la gomme à la noix

phony n
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own faussaire faux-nez usurpateur usurpatrice
a person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold faux guignol mystificateur prophète

phony as a three-dollar bill adj
être faux comme un jeton

phormium n
New Zealand flax lin de Nouvelle-Zélande phormion phormium

phosphatase n
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters phosphatase

phosphate n
any salt or ester of phosphoric acid phosphate

phosphatemia n
the presence of phosphate in the blood phosphatémie

phosphide n
binary compound of phosphorus phosphure

phospholipid n
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group phospholipide

phosphorene n
phosphorène

phosphoresce v
to exhibit phosphorescence phosphorescer

phosphorescence /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/ n
emission of light without heat phosphorescence

phosphorescent adj
emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away phosphorescent

phosphoric adj
pertaining to phosphorus phosphorique

phosphoric acid n
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄ acide phosphorique

phosphorous acid n
H₃PO₃ acide phosphoreux

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
id=Q674|element phosphore

phosphorylation n
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor phosphorylation

photic adj
irradiated by light photique

photino n
superpartner of the photon photino

photo /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ n
photograph photo

photo /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ v
to take a photograph photographier

photo shoot n
photo session séance de photo

photobook n
book of photographs album photo

photocatalysis n
Chemistry: Catalysis by a photocatalyst. photocatalyse

photocatalyst n
substance that absorbs light and catalyzes a reaction photocatalyseur

photocatalytic adj
of, pertaining to, or obtained by photocatalysis photocatalytique

photochemical adj
relating to photochemistry photochimique

photochemical reaction n
chemical reaction réaction photochimique

photoconductivity n
an increase in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation photoconductivité

photocopier n
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates photocopieur photocopieuse

photocopy n
copy made using a photocopier photocopie

photodiode n
semiconductor photodiode

photodisintegration n
physics: any nuclear reaction initiated by absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation photodésintégration

photoelectric cell n
transducer cellule photoélectrique photocellule

photoemission n
ejection of electrons photoémission

photoemissive adj
relating to photoemission photoémissif

photoemissivity n
being photoemissive photoémissivité

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
looking good when photographed photogénique

photogrammetry n
both photogrammétrie

photograph /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊtəˌɡɹɑːf/ n
picture photo photographie

photograph /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊtəˌɡɹɑːf/ v
to take a photograph photographier

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
one who takes photographs photographe photoseur

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces photographie
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs photographie

photojournalism n
journalism via photographs or images photojournalisme

photolysis n
chemical reaction photolyse

photomask n
masque photographique

photometeor n
photométéore‎

photometer /fəˈtɑmədər/ n
measuring instrument photomètre

photomontage n
composite image photomontage

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
quantum of light photon

photonic adj
relating to photons photonique

photonics n
the science and technology of generating and controlling photons photonique

photopaper n
paper for photographic prints papier photographique

photophobia n
excessive sensitivity to light photophobie

photophore n
light-emitting organ photophore

photoreceptor n
biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light photorécepteur

photoshop v
to digitally edit a picture photoshoper

photoshopped adj
digitally edited or altered photoshopé

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
biological process photosynthèse

phototherapy n
medical therapy using light photothérapie

phototropism n
biology: the movement of a plant towards or away from light héliotropisme

photovoltaic adj
producing a voltage when exposed to light photovoltaïque

phrasal preposition n
phrasal preposition locution prépositive

phrasal verb n
idiomatic phrase verbe à particule phrasal verb

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence phrase syntagme
music: small section of music in a larger piece phrase
short written or spoken expression locution expression

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
music: to divide into melodic phrases phraser
to express by means of words exprimer formuler

phrase book n
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary carnet de phrases guide de conversation recueil d'expressions

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of set or fixed expressions phraséologie

phreatic /fɹiːˈætɪk/ adj
Of, or pertaining to ground water phréatique

phrenological adj
of, or relating to phrenology phrénologique

phrenologist n
adherent or practitioner of phrenology phrénologiste phrénologue

phrenology n
the discredited "science" or pseudo-science of phrenology phrénologie

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ n
salt or ester phtalate

phthisic adj
of or relating to phthisis phtisique

phthisis /ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs/ n
phthisis phtisie

phycology n
study of algae phycologie algologie

phylactery /fɪˈlaktəɹi/ n
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla phylactère
small object worn for its power; amulet or charm amulet phylactère talisman

phyllo /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / n
type of dough pâte phyllo

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ n
aphid phylloxéra

phylogenesis n
evolutionary development of species phylogenèse

phylogenetic tree n
tree diagram arbre phylogénétique

phylogenetics n
study of organism relationships phylogénie

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
evolutionary history of an organism phylogénie

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class embranchement phylum

physic nut n
small tree pourghère

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
having to do with the body physique physiologique
having to do with the material world physique
having to do with physics physique

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ n
physical examination check-up visite médicale

physical education n
curriculum component éducation physique

physical quantity n
physical property grandeur physique

physicalization n
the act, process, or result of physicalizing physicalisation

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
in a physical manner physiquement

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
medical doctor médecin

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics physicien physicienne

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
branch of science physique

physiognomist n
one who studies physiognomy physiognomoniste

physiognomy /fɪziˈɑnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ n
art or pseudoscience of deducing the character or personality from the bodily appearance physiognomonie

physiography n
subfield of geography physiographie

physiological /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to physiology physiologique

physiologically adv
in accordance with the science of physiology physiologiquement

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
branch of biology physiologie

physiotherapist n
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise physiothérapeute

physiotherapy n
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise kinésithérapie

phytodiversity n
phytodiversité

phytoid adj
plantlike phytoïde

phytopathology n
study of plant diseases phytopathologie

phytophagous adj
feeding on plants phytophage

phytoplankton n
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis phytoplancton

phytosociology n
the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities phytosociologie

phytosterol n
phytostérol

phytotherapy n
medical use of plant extracts phytothérapie

phytotronic adj
phytotronique

pi /paɪ/ n
irrational mathematical constant pi
letter of Greek alphabet pi

pia mater n
innermost of the meninges pie-mère

pianissimo adv
very soft pianissimo

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
piano player pianiste

pianistic adj
pertaining to piano playing pianistique

pianistics n
art or technique of playing the piano pianistique

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ /piˈɑnoʊ/ /piˈɑːnəʊ/ n
a keyboard musical instrument piano

picador n
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador picador

picaresque adj
of or pertaining to rogues picaresque

picaresqueness n
the quality of being picaresque picaresquité

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
musical instrument piccolo

pick /pɪk/ n
basketball: screen écran
choice choix
pickaxe pioche
tool to open a lock passe-partout

pick /pɪk/ v
to decide between options choisir
to grasp and pull with fingers prendre
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption cueillir

pick on v
bully, bother, or harass embêter

pick one's nose v
insert a finger into one's nostril fourrer son doigt dans son nez se curer le nez se mettre le doigt dans le nez

pick up v
to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone décrocher
to collect a passenger chercher
to collect an object, especially in passing collecter
to improve, increase, or speed up s'améliorer
to lift; to grasp and raise soulever
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes draguer
to notice, detect or discern noter
to receive (a signal) capter
to restart or resume reprendre

pick up the phone v
to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call décrocher

pick-up line n
Vocal introduction intended to garner sexual interest from a stranger phrase d'accroche

pickaninny /ˈpɪkənɪni/ n
black child négrillon

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
heavy iron tool pioche

picker n
control which picks sélecteur
one who picks cueilleur

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish pickles
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup cornichon

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution saler

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby pickpocket voleur à la tire

pickup n
flirtation, courting drague

pickup truck n
truck with an open cargo bed pick-up pickup

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
fussy, particular pointilleux

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
a meal eaten outdoors pique-nique piquenique
an easy or pleasant task jeu d’enfant

picnicker n
Someone having a picnic piqueniqueur piqueniqueuse

picogram n
unit of mass picogramme

picometre n
10-12 of a metre picomètre

picric acid n
picric acid acide picrique

pics or it didn't happen phraseologicalUnit
used to request a picture of a reported event photo sinon fake

pictogram n
picture that represents a word or an idea pictogramme

pictogrammatic adj
pictogrammatique

pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
magazine illustré

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
informal: cinema cinéma
photograph photo
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc image

picture book n
a book for young children with illustrations livre d'image livre d'images

picture dictionary n
dictionary with pictures dictionnaire d'images dictionnaire par l'image

picturesque /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
resembling a picture or painting pittoresque

picturesquely /ˌpɪktjʊəˈɹɛskli/ /ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛskli/ adv
picturesquely pittoresquement

piddling adj
insignificant insignifiant
negligible négligeable
paltry valeur
trivial trivial
useless inutile

pidgin /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers pidgin créole langue véhiculaire

pie /paɪ/ n
nonpastry dish resembling a pie tourte tarte
type of pastry tarte
whole of wealth or resource gâteau

pie /paɪ/ v
to hit in the face with a pie entarter

pie chart n
graph camembert

pie-in-the-sky /ˈpaɪ n̩ ðə ˈskaɪ/ adj
of a dream unlikely to ever come true illusoire utopique

piebald /ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ adj
spotted or blotched pie

piece /piːs/ n
part of a larger whole morceau pièce bout part
small coin pièce
object played in a board game pièce
artillery pièce

piece of ass /ˈpiːs əv ˈæs/ n
A one night stand. coup d’un soir
A very attractive woman. bombe sexuelle

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
simple or easy job du gâteau

piece of eight n
pièce de huit

piece of furniture n
item of furniture meuble

piece of paper n
sheet or scrap of paper billet bulletin fiche

piece of shit n
a bad thing chierie merde saloperie

piece together v
(figuratively) to reconstruct an event or goal from incomplete or flawed elements reconstituer réassembler
to physically assemble from fragments or pieces assembler reconstituer

piece work n
type of work travail à la pièce

piecewise adv
mathematics: throughout separate parts but not necessarily throughout the whole par morceaux

pieceworker n
A worker paid according to the number of units produced apiéceur apiéceuse

piedouche n
A small pedestal piédouche

piehole n
mouth (rude) gueule

pieing n
an instance of throwing a pie at someone entartage entartement

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
mineral piémontite piedmontite

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə̯(ɹ)/ n
raised platform built from the shore out over water jetée
similar structure used to provide entertainment jetée
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof pilier
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge pile

pier glass n
tall, narrow mirror trumeau

pierce v
create a hole for jewelry percer
interrupt percer
puncture percer

piercing adj
perçant

piercing n
hole for jewelry piercing
the jewelry itself piercing

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ n
dumpling pérogy

pietist n
supporter of pietism piétiste

piety n
reverence and devotion to God piété

piezoelectric adj
of or relating to piezoelectricity piézoélectrique

piezoelectricity n
capacity of crystal to generate electricity piézoélectricité

piezometer n
instrument used to measure pressure piézomètre

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
nonsense, foolish talk babil bafouillage baragouin diarrhée verbale déconnage jargon

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ v
to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner babiller baragouiner déconner jargonner péter les plombs vaticiner

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
derogatory slang for police officer flic keuf poulet
dirty or slovenly person porc cochon
someone who overeats or eats rapidly porc cochon
mammal of genus Sus cochon porc pourceau
nasty or disgusting person porc cochon salaud pourceau

pig in a poke n
something whose true value is concealed or unknown acheter chat en poche

pig iron n
a type of crude iron fonte brute

pig out v
eat voraciously or ravenously s'empiffrer

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
bird of the pigeon and dove family Columbidae pigeon
victim of a confidence game pigeon

pigeon pea n
Cajanus cajan plant pois d'Angole

piggery n
A place where pigs are kept or raised porcherie

piggy bank n
small container to store small saved coins in tirelire

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
young pig porcelet cochonnet goret

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
any color in plant or animal cells pigment
a dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder pigment

pigmentation n
coloration of tissue pigmentation

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
dirty or very untidy place porcherie bordel
enclosure where pigs are kept porcherie

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
braided plait of hair natte tresse
either of two braids or ponytails couette

pike /paɪk/ n
fish of the genus Esox brochet
long spear pique

pikeman n
soldier piquier

pilaf n
dish pilaf

pile /paɪl/ n
galvanic pile pile
group or list of related items pile
heap pile tas monceau
heraldry: one of the ordinaries pile
stake of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth pieu

pile up v
idiomatic: to accumulate amonceler
to form a pile etc. amonceler empiler

pile-up n
traffic accident carambolage

pileus n
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece pileus
small cloud pileus

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
to steal in small quantities chaparder piquer

pilferage /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
theft chapardage

pilgrim n
traveler, especially to religious sites pèlerin

pilgrimage n
religious journey, or one to a sacred place pèlerinage pélérinage

pilin n
any of a class of fibrous proteins found in pilus structures in bacteria piline

pill /pɪl/ n
bullet dragée
small object for swallowing pilule comprimé
the pill - functions as a contraceptive pilule pilule contraceptive

pill /pɪl/ v
to form small matted balls of fiber boulocher

pill bug n
terrestrial crustacean cloporte cochon de cave cochon de mur

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ / n
the act of pillaging pillage
the spoils of war pillage

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ / v
loot or plunder by force piller

pillager n
one who plunders pilleur

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
large post, often used as supporting architecture pilier pile

pillar-biter n
Religious hypocrite grenouille de bénitier

pilling n
balls of fibre bouloche

pillion /ˈpɪlɪjən/ n
second saddle on a motorcycle siège passager

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
a framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation pilori

pillow /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
soft cushion used to support the head in bed oreiller coussin

pillow case n
sheet for covering a pillow taie d'oreiller

pillow fight ˈpɪləʊ faɪt n
a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows bataille de polochons bataille d'oreillers combat d'oreillers

pillow talk n
conversation shared by bedmates confession sur l'oreiller confidence sur l'oreiller

pilocyte n
hair-like cell pilocyte

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
controller of aircraft pilote
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast pilote
sample TV series episode programme pilote

pilot light n
flame used to ignite gas veilleuse flamme pilote

pilot whale n
either of two species of whale globicéphale baleine-pilote

pimp /pɪmp/ n
prostitution solicitor maquereau souteneur proxénète mac

pimp /pɪmp/ v
to act as procurer of prostitutes maquereauter maquereller prostituer
to prostitute someone prostituer

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
Anagallis mouron

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
practise of procuring prostitutes proxénétisme

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
annoying person casse-couilles
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin bouton pustule

pin /pɪn/ n
US: accessory attached with a pin broche pin's épinglette
in chess clouage
informal: leg patte
needle without an eye, used for fastening épingle
slender object specially designed for use in bowling quille

pin /pɪn/ v
in chess clouer
to fasten/attach with a pin épingler

pin-up n
person pin-up
photograph pin-up

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔɹ/ n
Sleeveless dress tablier

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick piñata

pinball n
ball bille
game flipper

pinball machine n
machine machine à boule

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ n
type of eyeglasses pince-nez binocle

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
front claws pinces
gripping tool pinces tenaille

pinch /pɪntʃ/ n
action of squeezing a small amount of skin pincement
small amount of powder pincée

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
to squeeze a small amount of skin pincer
to arrest or capture pincer
to steal chiper

pinch of salt n
small amount of salt pincée de sel

pincushion n
device to receive sewing pins pelote d'épingles pelote à épingles

pine /paɪn/ n
tree of the genus Pinus pin
pinewood pin

pine /paɪn/ v
to long for sufferingly languir

pine marten n
Martes martes martre des pins

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
edible seeds of evergreen pine pignon pignon de pin

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
small endocrine gland glande pinéale

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ n
fruit ananas
plant ananas

pinecone n
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree pomme de pin

pinesap n
Monotropa hypopitys monotrope sucepin

pinewood n
forest or grove of pines pinède

pink /pɪŋk/ adj
colored/coloured between red and white rose

pink /pɪŋk/ n
flower œillet
pale red colour rose

pink /pɪŋk/ v
(of a motor car) to emit a high "pinking" noise pétiller

pink jersey n
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia maillot rose

pink shrimp n
Pandalus borealis crevette nordique

pinken v
To become pink. rosir
To make pink. rosir
To blush. rougir

pinkish /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ adj
somewhat pink rosâtre

pinna n
visible part of the ear pavillon pavillon de l’oreille

pinnacle n
highest point cime
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain pic

pins and needles n
tingling felt in limb fourmis

pint /paɪnt/ n
unit of volume for liquids chopine

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
particle pion

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc pionnier
soldier pionnier
one who goes before pionnier pionnière

pioneer species n
pioneer species espèce pionnière

pionic adj
pertaining to pions pionique

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
of or pertaining to piety pieux

piously adv
in a pious manner pieusement

pip /pɪp/ n
seed pépin
short electronically produced tone top

pip-squeak n
small and insignificant person foutriquet

pipe /paɪp/ /pʌɪp/ n
hollow tube tuyau conduit
musical instrument cornemuse
punctuation mark barre barre verticale pipe tube

pipe cleaner n
wire which is used to clean small crevices chenillette cure-pipe nettoie-pipe

pipe dream n
near impossibility chimère rêve chimérique

pipefitter n
an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems tuyauteur

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ n
conduit made of pipes pipeline

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
small glass tube used for transferring liquid pipette

pipistrelle /pɪpɪˈstɹɛl/ n
bat of the genus Pipistrellus pipistrelle

pipit n
passerine bird from the genus Anthus pipit

piquant /ˈpiːkənt/ adj
favorably stimulating to the palate piquant

piquet /pɪˈkɛt/ n
a game of cards piquet

piracy n
robbery at sea piraterie piratage
unauthorized duplication piratage

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
South American fish piranha

pirate /ˈpaɪɹɪt/ adj
illegal imitated or reproduced piraté

pirate /ˈpaɪɹɪt/ n
one who breaks intellectual property laws pirate
one who plunders at sea pirate corsaire

pirog n
a baked case of dough with a sweet or savoury filling pirog

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ n
whirling or turning on the toes pirouette

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ n
small pastries pirojki

piscicultural /pɪsɪˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
pertaining to pisciculture piscicole

pisciculture /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
rearing of fish pisciculture

pisciform adj
pisciforme

piscine /ˈpaɪsin/ /ˈpɪsaɪn/ adj
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fish; ichthyic ichthyique

pisiform bone n
os pisiforme os pisiforme

piss /pɪs/ n
alcohol pisse
urine pisse urine pipi

piss /pɪs/ v
(vulgar) to urinate pisser

piss off v
to annoy casser les couilles emmerder faire chier
to leave, to go away se casser se barrer se tirer

piss oneself v
vulgar slang: be very scared pisser dans sa culotte pisser dans son froc
vulgar slang: laugh uncontrollably pisser dans sa culotte pisser dans son froc
vulgar slang: wet oneself se pisser dessus

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ n
pizza-like pie from southern France pissaladière

pissed /pɪst/ adj
annoyed, angry furax

pissed as a newt adj
drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated bourré comme un coing

pisser n
one who pisses pisseur pisseuse

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
fruit pistache

pistil n
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit pistil

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
handgun pistolet

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder piston
valve of brass instruments piston

piston engine n
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons moteur à explosion

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
hole in the ground fosse
service area at a motor racetrack puits stand
seed or stone inside a fruit noyau pépin
the stone of a drupaceous fruit noyau

pit /ˈpɪt/ v
to bring into opposition opposer
remove the stone from dénoyauter épépiner

pit bull terrier n
breed of dog pitbull

pit viper n
crotale

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
bread pouch used for making sandwiches pita

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar poix brai
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees poix résine sève
act of pitching a baseball lancer
angle at which an object sits angle inclinaison pente
aviation: measure of the degree to which an aircraft's nose tilts up or down tangage
nautical: measure of extent to which a vessel's bow and stern go up and down tangage
distance between evenly spaced objects pas écartement
effort to sell or promote something argument laïus présentation
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played terrain
the perceived frequency of a sound or note hauteur

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate lancer
to throw lancer
to move so that the front of the craft goes alternatively up and down tanguer
to produce a note of a given pitch donner la note

pitch accent n
phonology accent de hauteur accent tonal

pitch and toss n
game played by tossing a coin and calling heads or tails pile ou face

pitch pine n
tree pitchpin

pitch-black adj
of the blackest black noir comme poix nuit noire

pitch-dark adj
absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch noir comme dans un four

pitchblende /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ n
a type of uraninite pechblende

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
the player who throws the ball to the batter lanceur lanceuse
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids cruche pichet

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
farm tool with tines fourche

pitchpole /ˈpɪtʃpoʊl/ v
capsize end over end sancir

piteous adj
pitiful pitoyable

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
potential problem, hazard, or danger piège écueil

pith /pɪθ/ n
essential or vital part moelle cœur
soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees moelle

pithiatic adj
pertaining to pithiatism pithiatique

pithiatism n
form of hysteria pithiatisme

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
Concise and meaningful bref sommaire succinct
Of, like, or abounding in pith moelleux

pitiable adj
that deserves, evokes or can be given pity pitoyable

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adj
so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it pitoyable

pitiless adj
having no pity impitoyable

pittance /ˈpɪtn̩s/ n
small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal pitance

pitter n
Device dénoyauteur

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to the pituitary gland hypophysaire pituitaire

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
pituitary gland hypophyse

pituitary body n
controlling gland of the endocrine system corps pituitaire

pituitary gland n
endocrine gland hypophyse glande pituitaire

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
feeling of sympathy pitié compassion
something regrettable dommage

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
to feel pity for someone or something plaindre [[avoir]] [[pitié]] de

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ n
act of turning on one foot pivotement
that on which something turns pivot

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ v
to turn on an exact spot pivoter

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
being of crucial importance; central, key central crucial déterminant essentiel

pixel lang=en n
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory pixel

pixie n
playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature lutin pixie

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
baked Italian dish pizza
a single instance of that dish pizza

pizza poutine n
poutine pizza

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
outlet that primarily sells pizza pizzeria

pizzicato adv
musical instruction pizzicato

pizzle /ˈpɪzl̩/ n
baton made from the penis of an ox, once used to beat men and animals nerf de bœuf

pièce de résistance lang=en n
masterpiece pièce de résistance

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
a sheet of paper or cardboard affiche

placarder n
person who puts up placards placardeur

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
to calm apaiser calmer

place /pleɪs/ n
location, position place lieu endroit
open space, courtyard, market square place

place /pleɪs/ v
to arrange for, make (a bet) faire
to earn a given spot in a competition arriver se placer
to put in a specific location placer mettre poser

place mat n
protective table mat napperon set set de table

place of articulation n
point of contact lieu d'articulation point d'articulation

place of worship n
place where people can practise their faith lieu de culte

placebo /pləˈsiboʊ/ /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ n
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment placebo

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later marque substitutive

placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/ n
the act of placing or putting in place placement

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
the name of a place toponyme

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
anatomy: placenta placenta

placental adj
having a placenta placentaire
relative to placenta placentaire

placental n
member of Placentalia placentaire

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
calm and quiet; peaceful placide

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
copying of someone's ideas plagiat
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized plagiat

plagiarize v
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech plagier

plagiotropic adj
growing at an oblique angle plagiotrope

plagiotropism n
plagiotropisme

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
a nuisance calamité plaie
specific disease "the Plague" peste
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence peste
widespread affliction, calamity fléau plaie calamité

plague /pleɪɡ/ v
to harass affliger

plaice /pleɪs/ n
plie carrelet
Hippoglossoides platessoides flétan nain
Pleuronectes platessa carrelet

plaid /pled/ /plæd/ n
material tissu écossais
pattern motif écossais

plain /pleɪn/ adj
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation simple
unseasoned nature

plain /pleɪn/ n
an expanse of land with relatively low relief plaine plateau

plain-winged antshrike n
bird batara à ailes unies

plainclothes adj
wearing civilian clothes en civil

plainly /ˈpleɪnli/ adv
In a plain manner simplement
Obviously; clearly clairement

plainsong n
monophonic chant plain-chant

plaintiff n
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant demandeur plaignant plaignante

plait /pleɪt/ n
braid tresse natte
flat fold pli

plait /pleɪt/ v
to interweave tresser natter

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
set of intended actions plan
2-dimensional drawing from above plan
subscription plan forfait mobile
technical drawing schema plan

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
to create a plan for projeter planifier

plan B n
alternative solution plan B

planarian n
flatworm planaire

plane /pleɪn/ adj
of a surface: flat or level. plan plat

plane /pleɪn/ n
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions plan
level of existence plan
level or flat surface plan
a tool rabot
airplane avion
deciduous tree platane

plane /pleɪn/ v
to smooth with a plane raboter
to glide planer

plane angle n
angle formed by two intersecting straight lines angle plan

planer n
large machine tool raboteuse
woodworking tool rabot

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky planète
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun planète
similar body in orbit around a star planète

planetarium /plænɪʔˈɛːɹɪəm/ n
museum which displays images of space planétarium

planetary adj
of or relating to planets planétaire

planetary nebula n
nebulosity nébuleuse planétaire

planetary system n
a group of various non-stellar objects orbiting a star or star system système planétaire

planetoid n
any of several larger astral bodies planétoïde

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
having a loud mournful sound retentissant

planimeter n
measuring device planimètre

planimetry n
measurement of distances, angles and areas planimétrie

planipetalous adj
having flat petals planipétale

plank /pleɪŋk/ /plæŋk/ n
long, broad and thick piece of timber planche
physical exercise gainage

plankton n
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea plancton

planned /plænd/ adj
existing or designed according to a plan planifié

planned obsolescence n
policy obsolescence programmée

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
act of formulating of a course of action planification prévision
act of making contingency plans planification
action of the verb to plan planification

planogamy n
planogamie

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
large piece of machinery matériel
organism capable of photosynthesis plante
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells plante
organism of the kingdom Plantae végétal plante

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow planter

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
small plant plantain
fruit banane cochon banane farine banane plantain banane à cuire plantain

plantar fascia n
the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot fasce plantaire

plantar fasciitis n
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia fasciite plantaire

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
large farm plantation

planter n
owner of a plantation planteur

plantigrade /ˈplæn(t)əˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ n
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot plantigrade

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ n
accumulation of bacteria on teeth plaque
piece of metal put on a wall to remind of a person or event plaque

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
high energy state of matter plasma
component of blood plasma

plasmatic adj
pertaining to plasma plasmatique

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes plasmide

plasmidic adj
plasmidique

plasmodesma n
a microscopic channel traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them plasmodesme

plasmogamic adj
plasmogamique

plasmolysis n
shrinking of protoplasm plasmolyse

plasmon /ˈplazmɒn/ n
quanta of waves plasmon

plasmonic plæzˈmɒnɪk adj
of or pertaining to plasmons plasmonique

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ n
cast plâtre
healing paste onguent
mixture for coating plâtre enduit

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ v
to cover up, as with plaster enduire
to cover with plaster enduire plâtrer

plaster of Paris n
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate plâtre

plasterer n
a person who plasters walls plâtrier plâtreur

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ adj
made of plastic plastique

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ n
synthetic thermoplastic polymer plastique
any similar synthetic material plastique

plastic art n
three-dimensional art form arts plastiques

plastic bag n
type of packaging sac plastique cornet

plastic surgeon n
performer of plastic surgery chirurgien plasticien chirurgien plastique chirurgienne plasticienne chirurgienne plastique

plastic surgery n
cosmetic surgery chirurgie esthétique chirurgie plastique chirurgie cosmétique
surgery involving the transfer of tissue chirurgie plastique

plastician n
artist with the plastic arts artiste plasticien artiste plasticienne

plasticine n
modeling clay pâte à modeler

plasticity n
quality of being plastic plasticité

plastid n
any of various organelles plastide

plastination n
preservation technique plastination

plate /pleɪt/ n
contents of a plate assiette
course at a meal plat
dental plate dentier
flat dish assiette plat
flat metallic object plaque
chemistry: flat piece of material plaque
flat electrode plaque
historical: plate armour armure de plates
printing, photography: image or copy planche
printing, publishing: full page illustration planche
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper planche
vehicle license plate plaque plaque d'immatriculation plaque minéralogique

plate /pleɪt/ v
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material plaquer

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
level expanse plateau

plateful n
the quantity contained on a plate assiette assiettée platée

platelet n
particle found in the blood of mammals plaquette thrombocyte

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
computing: particular type of operating system or environment plateforme plate-forme
stage for speeches and performances podium scène
travel: raised structure for passengers quai

platform game n
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles jeu de platforme

platiniferous adj
yielding or containing platinum platinifère

platinization n
coat with platinum platinage

platinize v
to coat with platinum platiner

platinous adj
containing divalent platinum platineux

platinum /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
metal platine

platinum blond adj
of a silvery blond colour, especially of hair blond platine platine

platinum blond n
colour blond platine platiné
man blond platine

platinum blonde n
woman blonde platine

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
often-quoted saying platitude
triteness platitude

platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ adj
not sexual in nature platonique

platonic love n
intimate but non-sexual affection amour platonique

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
unit of 30-40 soldiers peloton

platter n
a tray for serving food plat plateau
part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests plateau platine

platycnemic adj
of, relating to, or characterized by, platycnemism platycnémique

platykurtosis /ˌplatɪkəːˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌplædikəɹˈtoʊsəs/ n
having negative kurtosis platykurticité

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
Ornithorhynchus anatinus ornithorynque

platyrrhine adj
Having a broad, flat nose platyrhinien platyrrhinien

plausible deniability n
organization of a clandestine activity déni plausible

play /pleɪ/ n
playful activity jeu
area of free movement for a part of a mechanism jeu
theatrical performance pièce de théâtre pièce

play /pleɪ/ v
act in a manner such that one has fun jouer amuser
act in a performance jouer interpréter
participate in (a sport or game) [[jouer]] ([[à]]) jouer
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun) jouer
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun jouer
use a device to hear (a recording) jouer lancer mettre reproduire tourner

play ball v
expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball au jeu

play by ear v
play music guided by one's musical ear jouer à l'oreille

play dead v
to act as though defeated faire le mort

play gooseberry v
to serve as a chaperon tenir la chandelle

play hookey v
To be absent without permission faire l'école buissonnière faire le mur

play hooky v
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse faire l'école buissonnière

play on words n
pun or similar humorous use of language jeu de mots

play possum v
to pretend to be dead faire le mort

play the fool v
pretend ignorance feindre l'ignorance

play truant v
be absent from school without permission sécher faire l'école buissonnière

play with fire v
put oneself in a precarious situation jouer avec le feu

playability n
overall quality of a gameplay jouabilité
property of being playable jouabilité

playable adj
able to be played jouable

playback n
replaying of recorded sound or moving images reprise

playback singer n
singer whose songs are lip-synced by an actor chanteur de playback chanteuse de playback

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
man who devotes himself to pleasure play-boy playboy

playdate n
Any scheduled recreation, especially if not scheduled by those directly involved partie de jeu

playdough n
childrens' modeling clay pâte à modeler

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ n
dramatic actor acteur actrice
electronic device lecteur
software application lecteur
one who plays a musical instrument joueur joueuse musicien musicienne
one who plays any game or sport joueur joueuse
joueur joueuse
one without serious aims fainéant fainéante

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
liking or prone to play enjoué folâtre joueur

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
large open space to play on, usually for children terrain de jeu aire de jeux
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play cour de récréation

playing card n
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card carte à jouer carte

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
computing playlist liste de lecture
record playlist liste de lecture

playmate n
companion to play with compagnon de jeux
woman who has appeared in Playboy magazine playmate

playpen n
enclosure for children to play in parc pour bébé parc à bébé

playsuit n
single item of clothing combi-short combishort

plaything n
something intended for playing with joujou

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
writer of plays for the theatre dramaturge auteur dramatique

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
a towns' public square place

plea /pliː/ n
appeal, petition, entreaty appel supplication

plead /plɛd/ /ˈpliːd/ /ˈpliːdəd/ v
to present an argument plaider

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner agréable plaisant

pleasantly adv
in a pleasant manner agréablement

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
expression of annoyance or impatience allez pitié stoplait
interjection to make a polite request s'il vous plaît s'il te plaît S.V.P. prière de

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
to make happy or satisfy plaire

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
please pass the salt passez le sel, s'il vous plait

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
phrase répétez après moi, s'il vous plaît

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
please say that again répétez, s'il vous plaît

please sit down phraseologicalUnit
please sit down asseoir

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
please speak more slowly parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
please turn left tournez à gauche, s'il vous plaît

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
please turn right tournez à droite, s'il vous plaît

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
happy, content satisfait content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody enchanté enchantée ravi de vous rencontrer

pleasing /ˈplizɪŋ/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ adj
giving pleasure plaisant

pleasurable adj
that gives pleasure agréable plaisant

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
a state of being pleased plaisir
person or thing that causes enjoyment plaisir
one's preference désir

pleat n
fold in a fabric of a garment pli

pleat v
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment plisser

pleated /ˈpliːtɪd/ adj
having pleats plissé

plebeian /pləˈbiː.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to the common people plébéien

plebeian /pləˈbiː.ən/ n
one of the common people in ancient Rome plébéien

plebiscitary adj
of or pertaining to a plebiscite plébiscitaire

plebiscite /ˈplɛbɨsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɨsɪt/ n
A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty plébiscite

plebs /plɛbz/ n
The common people plèbe

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
music: small piece for plucking strings plectre médiator onglet pick

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
solemn promise gage serment

pledge /plɛdʒ/ v
to deposit something as a security; to pawn mettre en gage
to make a solemn promise promettre

pleiotropic adj
pertaining to pleiotropy pléiotropique

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ adj
fully attended plénier

plenary session n
plenary session session plénière séance plénière

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ adj
invested with full power plénipotentiaire

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
person invested with supreme authority plénipotentiaire

plenoptic adj
of or relating to all the light, travelling in every direction, in a given space plénoptique

plentiful adj
existing in large number abondant ample copieux

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
a more than adequate amount abondance

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
redundancy in wording pléonasme
phrase involving pleonasm pléonasme

pleonastic adj
of, or relating to pleonasm pléonastique

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
the region of light above the world plérôme

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
excess, abundance pléthore

pleura n
serous membrane that covers the lungs and thorax plèvre

pleural cavity n
body cavity plèvre

pleurisy n
inflammation of lung pleura pleurésie

plexiglass n
common language term for polymethyl methacrylate plexiglas

pleximeter n
instrument plessimétre

plexus /ˈplɛksəs/ n
network or interwoven mass plexus

pliable adj
easily bent or formed pliable pliant

plicate /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ adj
folded plicaturé plissé

plicate /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ v
biology: to fold plicaturer

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand pince pinces

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
base for column, pedestal or statue plinthe

plod /plɒd/ v
to walk slowly marcher lourdement

plodder n
a person who works slowly bâilleur bâilleuse

ploidy /ˈplɔɪdi/ n
number of homologous sets of chromosomes in a cell ploïdie

plonk /plɑŋk/ /plɒŋk/ n
cheap or inferior wine jaja pinard

plonker /ˈplɒŋ.kə(ɹ)/ n
fool imbécile

plosion n
pronunciation of a consonant plosion

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
consonant occlusif

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
area of land used for building on or planting on lopin
course of a story intrigue
graph or diagram diagramme graphique
secret plan to achieve an end complot

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
intransitive: to conceive conspirer
to trace out a graph or diagram tracer

plot hole n
an inconsistence within a storyline intriguérence

plot twist n
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot rebondissement rédirection de parcelle de terrain

plotter n
device traceur

plough /plaʊ/ n
device pulled through the ground charrue araire

plough /plaʊ/ v
to use a plough labourer
to use a plough on to prepare for planting labourer
vulgar: to have sex with labourer pilonner

plover /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
wading bird of the family Charadriidae pluvier

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
male plower laboureur

plowshare n
cutting edge of a plow soc

ploy n
strategy, tactic stratégie tactique truc

pluck /plʌk/ n
nerve, fortitude, persistence persévérance
offal from the trunk of an animal abats

pluck /plʌk/ v
music: to gently play a single string pincer
to pull something sharply; to pull something out tirer
to remove feathers from a bird plumer
to rob, steal forcibly voler

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
having or showing pluck courageuse courageux cran

plug /plʌɡ/ n
electric connecting device fiche
hole filler bouchon

plug /plʌɡ/ v
to blatantly mention faire la promo faire la pub
to stop with a plug boucher bourrer fermer

plug in v
connect an electrical device brancher

plug-in /ˈplʌɡɪn/ n
computer program addon plugin greffon module d’extension plugiciel

plum /plʌm/ n
a desirable thing meilleur morceau
the fruit prune
the tree prunier

plum blossom n
the blossom of the Prunus mume fleur de prunier

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
feathers plumage plume

plumb line n
cord with a weight attached fil à plomb

plumbago n
graphite graphite mine de plomb plombagine
leadwort plumbago

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage plombier tuyauteur
one who works in lead plombeur

plumber's snake n
flexible rotating tool used to unclog a pipe furet vrille à déboucher

plumbery n
place where plumbing is carried out plomberie

plumbic adj
pertaining to lead saturnin

plumbiferous adj
producing or containing lead plombifère

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
a Murasugi sum plombage
informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system tuyauterie
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building plomberie tuyauterie
trade or occupation of a plumber plomberie

plumbism n
lead poisoning saturnisme

plume /ˈpluːm/ n
cluster of feathers plumeau
feather plume
geology: upwelling of molten material nuage de fumée

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly chuter dégringoler

plump /plʌmp/ adj
Having a full and rounded shape, chubby dodu potelé rebondi

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
instance of plundering pillage
loot attained by plundering butin

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive) piller

plunderous adj
by nature or otherwise characteristically tending to plunder pilleur

plunge /plʌndʒ/ v
(intransitive) to dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself plonger

plunger /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ n
device for removing blockages by suction ventouse
one who plunges plongeur

pluperfect n
verb in this tense plus-que-parfait

pluperfect tense n
tense plus-que-parfait

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
more than one pluriel

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
word in plural form pluriel
the plural number pluriel

plurale tantum /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ n
a noun without a singular form plurale tantum

pluralism n
social system with multiple cultural identities pluralisme

pluralist n
advocate of pluralism pluraliste

pluralistic adj
characteristic of pluralism pluraliste

pluricellular adj
consisting of multiple cells pluricellulaire

pluripotent /plɔːɹɪˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ adj
able to develop into any cell type pluripotent

plus /plʌs/ adj
being positive rather than negative or zero plus
physics: electrically positive positif
positive, involving advantage positif positive

plus /plʌs/ conjunction
arithmetic: sum plus
in addition to plus

plus /plʌs/ n
useful addition plus
positive quantity plus

plus sign n
mathematical symbol plus signe plus

plush /plʌʃ/ n
textile fabric peluche

plush toy n
child's soft toy with a plush covering peluche

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
government by the wealthy ploutocratie
controlling class of the wealthy ploutocratie

plutocrat n
someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth ploutocrate

plutocratic adj
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy ploutocratique

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
chemical element plutonium

pluviograph n
self-registring pluviometer pluviographe

pluviometer n
instrument pluviomètre

ply /plaɪ/ v
to bend; to fold plier

plywood n
construction material contreplaqué
specific type or grade of this material contreplaqué

plz adv
short for please stp svp

pneumatic /njʊˈmæ.tɪk/ /nʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
of or relating to air or other gases pneumatique

pneumatics n
branch of mechanics pneumatique

pneumococcus n
Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumocoque

pneumoconiosis n
disease of the lungs pneumoconiose

pneumology /ˈnjuːmɑlədʒɪ/ n
the study of the respiratory system and organs pneumologie

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
inflammation of the lungs pneumonie

pneumorrhagia n
hemorrhage of the lungs pneumorragie

pnictogen /ˈpnɪktə(ʊ)dʒən/ n
element from the nitrogen group pnictogène

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
to cook in simmering liquid pocher
to cause an employee or customer to switch débaucher détourner
to take game or fish illegally braconner

poached egg n
type of cooked egg œuf poché

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally braconnier braconnière

poaching n
trespassing in search of game braconnage

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ adj
of a size suitable for putting into a pocket de poche

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
bag stitched to an item of clothing poche
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another poche

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ v
to put into a pocket empocher

pocket money n
money given to a child argent de poche

pocket watch n
watch montre de poche

pocketknife n
small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle canif

pockmark n
mark or scar [[marque]] de [[petit

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
seed case cosse gousse
small vehicle nacelle

podcast n
podcast balado podcast

podgy adj
slightly fat enrobé replet

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
specialist in foot care podologue

podium /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ n
platform podium
sports: steepled platform podium
sports: result amongst the best three podium

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
literary piece written in verse poème
piece of poetic writing poème
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry poème

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
person who writes poems poète poétesse

poetaster n
unskilled poet poétastre

poetess n
female poet poétesse

poetic adj
relating to poetry poétique
characteristic of poets poétique

poetically adv
in a poetic manner poétiquement

poetics n
the theory of poetry poétique

poetization n
act of making poetic poétisation

poetry [ˈpɘʊʷɘtɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] n
class of literature poésie
poetical quality, artistic and/or artful, which appeals or stirs the imagination poésie
composition in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns poème poésie

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ n
riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews pogrom

point /pɔɪnt/ n
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.) virgule
backgammon: one of the twelve triangular positions case flèche
opinion which adds to the discussion avis opinion point de vue
particular moment in an event or occurrence moment point
peninsula péninsule
purpose or objective but intérêt objectif
railroad switch aiguillage aiguille
sharp tip pointe
any projecting extremity pointe
object with sharp tip pointe
tenth part dixième
tiny amount of time instant
unit of scoring in a game or competition point
geometry: zero-dimensional object point
location or place point
full stop point
typography: unit of size point
economics: unit of change point
mark or stroke above letter point
something tiny point
archaic: condition, state point
compass point point
distinguishing quality point

point /pɔɪnt/ v
to extend finger indiquer pointer

point blank adv
directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution à bout portant

point guard n
ballhandling guard in basketball meneur

point of inflection n
point on a curve point d’inflexion

point of no return n
(aviation) the point in a flight when there is insufficient fuel to return to the origin point de non retour
(idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process point de non retour

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
location at which payment for goods is made point de vente

point of view n
A position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint point de vue
An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs point de vue opinion

point out v
identify with a bodily gesture pointer

point the finger at v
to accuse or blame montrer du doigt pointer du doigt

point-blank adj
disconcertingly straightforward or blunt à brûle-pourpoint
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target de but en blanc à bout portant

point-blank adv
in a direct manner, without hesitation à brûle-pourpoint de but en blanc

pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
sharp pointu

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
anything that points or is used for pointing aiguille baguette
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable pointeur
of a timepiece or measuring device aiguille pointeur

pointillism n
painting technique pointillisme

pointing stick n
computing device bouton de pointage ergot pivot trackpoint

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
having no point or sharp tip obtus
having no purpose inutile vain

points /pɔɪnts/ n
moveable rails used to switch a train from one track to another aiguillage

pointwise adj
occurring at each point ponctuel

poise /pɔɪz/ n
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity poise
composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation aisance aplomb assurance sang-froid

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
Ready, prepared prêt prête prêtes prêts

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
substance harmful to a living organism poison

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
to use poison to kill or paralyse empoisonner

poison ivy n
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants herbe à puce sumac vénéneux

poisoning n
administration of a poison empoisonnement
state of being poisoned intoxication

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous vénéneux toxique poisoneux

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick piquer
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning attiser

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
metal rod for poking tisonnier
card game poker

poker face n
any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc. l'air de rien
impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing l'air de rien

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ adj
relating to a geographic pole polaire
of a certain coordinate system polaire

polar bear n
Ursus maritimus ours polaire ours blanc

polar cap n
high-latitude region covered by ice calotte polaire inlandsis

polar circle n
either of the two parallels of the Earth cercle polaire

polar coordinates n
coordonnées polaires

polar night n
period of darkness nuit polaire

polar vortex n
polar vortex tourbillon polaire vortex polaire

polariton n
quasiparticle polariton

polarity n
chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force polarité
one of two extremes polarité

polarization n
grouping of opinions into two extremes polarisation
production of polarized light polarisation
production or condition of polarity polarisation
separation of positive and negative charges polarisation

polaron n
polarized region of crystal lattice polaron

polder /ˈpəʊldə/ n
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes polder

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ n
long and slender object perche
unit of length perche
magnetic point pôle
extreme of an axis pôle
contact on an electrical device pôle
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis) pôle

pole dance n
dancing centred around a pole pole dance

pole position n
top qualifying position pole position position de tête

pole star n
the star étoile polaire

pole vault n
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole saut à la perche

pole vaulter n
athlete who competes in the pole vault perchiste

pole-vaulting n
sport of performing pole vaults saut à la perche

polearm n
close-combat weapon arme d'hast

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
Mustela putorius putois

polemarch n
military commander in chief in ancient Athens polémarque

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
having the characteristics of a polemic polémique

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
argument or controversy polémique

poliad adj
poliade

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ n
an organisation that enforces the law police gendarmerie

police car n
automobile used by a police officer véhicule de police

police dog n
trained dog for police work chien policier

police officer n
an officer in a law enforcement agency policier policière

police procedural n
sub-genre of crime fiction roman policier

police service n
police force service de police

police state n
nation whose government controls people by police état policier

police station n
building of police force [[commissariat]] [[de]] [[police]] office de police

policeman n
a member of a police force policier gendarme

policewoman n
a female police officer policière

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
principle of conduct politique
prudent conduct politique
law: insurance document police

policyholder n
person who holds an insurance policy assuré

policymaker n
one involved in the formulation of policies décideur

policymaking n
the formulation of policies décisions

poliomyelitis /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
infection by the poliovirus poliomyélite hide

poliorcetics n
Art of siege warfare poliorcétique

polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
a city or city-state polis

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
substance used to polish vernis

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
make a surface smooth or shiny polir

polished adj
made smooth or shiny by polishing poli

politburo /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
the governing Communist council bureau politique politburo

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
well-mannered poli

politely adv
in a polite manner poliment

politeness n
act of being polite politesse

politesse /pɑləˈtɛs/ /pɒlɪˈtɛs/ n
civility, courtesy savoir-vivre

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
concerning or relating to politics politique
motivated by political calculation politique
of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority politique

political asylum n
protection, by a sovereign state asile politique

political correctness n
being politically correct rectitude politique

political economy n
interdisciplinary study économie politique

political party n
political organization [[parti]] [[politique]] parti

political prisoner n
person prisonnier politique

political science n
study of politics science politique politologie science po

political scientist n
political science expert politologue

politically correct adj
avoiding offense, selectively politiquement correct

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
one engaged in politics politicien homme politique femme politique

politicide n
political killing politicide

politicize v
to give something political characteristics politiser

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ n
a methodology and activities associated with running a government politique

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ n
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric pois

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ n
An election or a survey of a particular group sondage

poll tax n
uniform tax per individual capitation

pollakiuria n
abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine pollakiurie

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
fine granular substance produced in flowers pollen

pollen counter n
device capteur pollinique

pollinate v
To apply pollen to polleniser

pollination n
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma pollinisation

polliniferous adj
producing pollen pollinifère

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
food fish related to cod lieu

pollster n
person who conducts polls enquêteur enquêtrice sondeur

pollutant n
something that pollutes polluant

pollute adj
polluted pollué

pollute v
to make something harmful polluer
to make something or somewhere less suitable polluer

polluted adj
defiled impur

polluter n
subject that pollutes pollueur

pollution n
archaic: physical defilement défilement
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances pollution
medicine, obsolete: emission of semen at other times than in sexual intercourse pollution

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊləʊ/ n
ball game polo

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
chemical element polonium

poltergeist /ˈpɒltəɡaɪst/ /ˈpɵ̙ltəɡaɪst/ n
a disruptive ghost poltergeist esprit frappeur

poltroon /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ n
an ignoble or arrant coward couard couille molle dégonflé lâche pleutre poltron

poly- /ˈpɑli/ /ˈpɒlɪ/ prefix
many poly-

polyachene n
polyakène

polyad n
a group consisting of an indeterminate number of items polyade

polyadenous /ˌpɑliˈædɪnəs/ /ˌpɒliˈædɪnəs/ adj
having many glands polyadène

polyadic adj
of or pertaining to a polyad (comprising many elements) polyadique

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
practices involving relationships with multiple partners polyamour

polyandrous adj
Of or pertaining to polyandry polyandre

polyandry n
plurality of husbands at the same time polyandrie

polyanthous adj
having many flowers polyanthe

polyanthropy n
polyandrie

polyarchic adj
of or pertaining to a polyarchy polyarchique

polyarchy n
government in which power is invested in multiple people polyarchie

polycalic adj
polycalique

polycarbonate n
polymer of aromatic carbonates polycarbonate

polycarpic adj
having several carpels in one flower polycarpellé

polycholia n
polycholie

polychoric adj
statitistics polychorique

polychoron /pɔlɨˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
four-dimensional polotype polychore

polychrest n
medicine polychreste

polychrome adj
polychrome

polychromy n
polychromie

polycladose adj
polyclade

polycladous adj
polyclade

polyclady n
polycladie

polyclinic n
a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated polyclinique

polycotyledonous adj
polycotylaire

polycyclic adj
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule polycyclique

polycystic /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ adj
having many cysts polykystique

polycystic ovary syndrome n
syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries syndrome de Stein-Levanthal

polydactylous adj
having additional digits polydactyle

polyembryony n
polyembryonie

polyester n
polymer polyester

polyethism n
different work activities polyéthisme

polyethylene n
polyethylene polyéthylène polyméthylène polyéthène

polyethylene terephthalate n
type of polyester polytéréphtalate d'éthylène PET

polygamist /pəˈlɪɡəmɪst/ n
one who practices polygamy polygame polygamite

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ n
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time polygamie

polyglot /pɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
Versed in, or speaking, many languages polyglotte
Containing, or made up of, several languages polyglotte

polyglot /pɒliːɡlɒt/ n
one who masters, notably speaks, several languages polyglotte

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
plane figure bounded by straight edges polygone

polygon mesh n
collection of vetrices, edges and faces maillage paillage polygonal

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
having many angles polygonal

polygonometry n
polygonométrie

polygraph n
device to discern if a subject is lying détecteur de mensonges polygraphe

polygynous /pəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
plurality of wives at the same time polygynie
practicing polygyny polygyne

polygyny /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/ n
plurality of wives at the same time polygynie

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
geometry: solid figure polyèdre

polylobate adj
having many lobes polylobé

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge polymathe

polymathic adj
pertaining to polymathy polymathique

polymathy n
knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning polymathie

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
molecule consisting of many identical monomers polymère

polymerase n
enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers polymérase

polymerase chain reaction n
réaction en chaine par polymérase

polymerization /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
process in which polymers are formed polymérisation

polymerize /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ v
to convert a monomer to a polymer polymériser

polymethyl methyacrylate n
tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer plexiglas

polymicrogyria n
a deformity of the brain such that it has an excessive number of small folds, causing mental retardation polymicrogyrie

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
ability to assume different forms or shapes polymorphisme
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming polymorphisme
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex polymorphisme
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form polymorphisme
genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population polymorphisme

polymorphous adj
Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms polymorphe

polynomial adj
in algebra polynomial
in taxonomy polynomial polynomiale polynominal polynominale

polynomial n
algebraic expression polynôme
taxonomic designation polynôme

polynomial function n
(mathematics) fonction polynomiale

polynuclear adj
having multiple nuclei polynucléaire

polynya n
an area of open water surrounded by sea ice polynia

polyp n
growth polype

polypeptide n
biochemistry: a small protein containing up to 100 amino acids polypeptide
biochemistry: any such polymer that is not folded into a secondary structure of a protein polypeptide
organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds polypeptide

polypeptidic adj
pertaining to a polypeptide polypeptidique

polyphonic adj
of or relating to polyphony polyphonique

polyphony n
musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices polyphonie

polypropylene n
resin polypropylène

polyptoton /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ n
stylistic scheme polyptote

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together polyptyque

polyrhizal adj
polyrrhize

polysaccharide n
complex carbohydrate polysaccharide

polysemic /pɒ.lɪ.ˈsiː.mɪk/ adj
having a number of meanings, interpretations or understandings polysémique

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
ability to have multiple meanings polysémie

polyspast n
machine consisting of many pulleys moufle polyspaste

polystyrene n
polymer polystyrène

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
having more than one syllable polysyllabique

polysyndeton n
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence polysyndète

polysynthetic adj
polysynthetic polysynthétique

polytechnic adj
polytechnique

polytechnic n
educational institute polytechnique

polytheism /pɒliˈθiˈĭzˈəm/ n
belief in the existence of many gods polythéisme

polytheist n
believer in polytheism polythéiste

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
of or relating to polytheism polythéiste

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
Using the Greek system of diacritics polytonique

polytope n
geometric shape polytope

polytrauma n
multiple traumatic injuries polytraumatisme

polyurethane n
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links polyuréthane

polyvinyl chloride n
thermoplastic resin PVC polychlorure de vinyle

pomade n
greasy substance pommade

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
fruit grenade grenadier
shrub/tree grenadier grenade

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis pomélo

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ n
pommeau
knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword pommeau
upper front brow of a saddle pommeau

pommel horse n
gymnastic apparatus cheval d'arçons

pomology n
pomologie

pompadour /ˈpɑːmpədɔːɹ/ /ˈpɒmpədʊə/ n
woman's hairstyle banane

pompom n
decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric pompon

pompon n
puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading pompon

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
affectedly grand pompeux emphatique

pompously adv
in a pompous manner pompeusement

poncho /ˈpɑn.tʃoʊ/ /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/ n
simple garment of cloth poncho

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
small lake étang mare
the Atlantic Ocean océan Atlantique

pond heron n
heron of the genus Ardeola crabier

pond hockey n
form of ice hockey hockey d'antan

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
to consider carefully interroger
to think deeply réfléchir songer

ponderous /ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight béotien conformiste grossier maladroit pesant
dull or boring abrutissant dogmatique lourd pesant écrasant

pons n
Part of brain pont

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pope pontife

pontifical adj
Of or pertaining to a pontiff pontifical

pontifically adv
in a pontifical manner pontificalement

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
state of a pontifex pontificat

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ v
act like a pontiff pontifier
preside as a bishop pontifier
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner pontifier

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
support for a temporary bridge ponton flotteur

pontoon bridge n
a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons pont flottant

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
small horse poney

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
hairstyle queue-de-cheval

poo n
faecal matter popo

poo v
childish: to defecate faire popo

poo-poo n
poo (feces) caca popo

pooch n
mongrel bâtard
slang: dog clébard cabot sac à puces

pood n
Russian unit of mass poud

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
any of various breeds of poodle caniche

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ interjection
deflating object or a magical disappearance pouf

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ n
A male homosexual. tapette pédale tante
The product of flatulence. pet prout

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ v
to fart prouter péter
to vanish disparaître s'évanouir s'évaporer

pool noodle n
long tube used as a toy in swimming pools nouille de piscine

pool table n
a table used for playing pool table de billard billard

poolish n
mixture levain sur levure levain-levure poolish

poop deck n
stern deck on top of the cabin(s) dunette

poor /poː/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
of low quality piètre
used to express pity pauvre pitoyable
with little or no possessions or money pauvre

poor /poː/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ n
those with no possessions pauvres pauvre

poor as a church mouse adj
very poor gueux comme un rat d'église pauvre comme Job

poor man's adj
cheaper than or inferior to du pauvre

poor relation n
parent pauvre

poor thing n
someone or something to be pitied ma pauvre mon pauvre

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
pop music pop

pop group n
musical group specializing in pop music groupe de pop

pop music n
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience musique pop pop

pop quiz n
test without notice contrôle surprise interrogation surprise

pop sock n
knee-high stocking mi-bas

pop up v
to appear without warning se pointer

pop-up advertisement n
Internet advertisement fenêtre instruse intruse

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating maïs soufflé maïs éclaté popcorn

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
head of the Roman Catholic Church pape papesse
Russian Orthodox priest pope

poplar n
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus peuplier

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ n
fossa at the back of the knee joint fosse poplitée

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪəl/ adj
area behind the knee poplité

poppable adj
possible to pop crevable

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
plant pavot coquelicot

poppycock n
nonsense baliverne

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/ n
serving of frozen juice on a stick sucette glacée

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ n
common people bas peuple plèbe populace

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
liked by many people populaire

popular culture n
prevailing vernacular culture culture populaire pop culture

popular music n
genre that has wide appeal amongst the general public [[musique]] [[populaire]]

popular science n
of, or having to do with popular science de vulgarisation scientifique

popularise v
to make popular populariser

popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
the quality or state of being popular popularité

popularization n
the act of making something popular to the general public popularisation

populate /ˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/ v
to fill a list remplir
to live in peupler
to supply with inhabitants peupler

populated adj
with inhabitants peuplé

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
all people living within a political or geographical boundary population
biology: collection of organisms population
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn population
number of residents in a given area population

populational adj
of or pertaining to population populationnel

populicide n
populicide

populism n
a political doctrine or philosophy populisme

populist adj
put forward just because it would be popular populiste

populist n
politician who advocates policies just because they are popular populiste

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
having a large population populeux

porbeagle n
a pelagic shark requin-taupe marraiche marraîche veau de mer

porcelain /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
hard, white, translucent ceramic porcelaine
anything manufactured from this material porcelaine

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building porche véranda

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to the pig porcin

porcupine n
large rodent porc-épic

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
a tiny opening in the skin pore
by extension any small opening pore

poriferan n
any sponge of the phylum Porifera spongiaire

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
meat of a pig porc cochon

pork rind n
food made from pork skin couenne grattons

porn star n
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films acteur X actrice X star du porno

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
pornography porno

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons pornocratie

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum pornocratie

pornographer n
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography pornographe

pornographic adj
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity pornographique

pornographically adv
in a pornographic manner pornographiquement

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent pornographie

pornology n
pornologie

porosity n
measure of how porous a material is porosité
state of being porous porosité

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
full of tiny pores poreux

porphyrite n
rock with a porphyritic structure porphyrite

porphyrogenite /ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒdʒɪˌnaɪt/ n
honorific title porphyrogénète

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
cetacean marsouin

porridge /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪdʒ/ n
gruau

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
dock or harbour port
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front bâbord babord
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred port
fortified wine vin de Porto

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform porter

port city n
city built around a port ville portuaire port

port of call n
any port being visited by a ship escale

port wine n
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal porto vin de Porto

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ adj
able to be carried or moved portable portatif

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ n
grandiose entrance portique portail
vein veine porte
website portail
entry point portail

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
gate in the form of a grating herse

porte cochère /pɔːt kɒˈʃɛː/ n
open-walled roof over a driveway porte cochère

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
to serve as a warning or omen présager annoncer

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
person who carries luggage porteur
strong, dark ale weaker than a stout porter

portfolio /pɔɹt.ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/ /pɔːt.ˈfəʊ.li.əʊ/ n
collection portefeuille portfolio
investments portefeuille
post portefeuille
case portefeuille

porthole n
circular window hublot

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building portique

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
allocated amount portion part

portly /ˈpɔːtli/ adj
euphemism for fat corpulent fort

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ n
case valise malle portemanteau

portmanteau word n
word which combines the meaning of two words mot-valise mot porte-manteau mot portemanteau mot valise mot-portemanteau

portrait /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
painting of a person portrait
an accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc. portrait

portraitist n
one who makes portraits portraitiste

portray v
to paint or draw the likeness of dépeindre

portress n
a female porter tourière

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ n
position, arrangement (especially of the human body) pose

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
assume or maintain a pose poser
ask, set (a test or quiz) poser
constitute constituer représenter
set in place, arrange disposer mettre poser

poser /ˈpoʊzɚ/ /ˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
someone who, or something which, poses colle

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ n
one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others crâneur crâneuse poseur poseuse

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ adj
associated with the upper classes bourge
stylish, elegant, exclusive chic

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
A postulate postulat

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
Postulate postuler
Suggest avancer postuler

position /pəˈzɪʃən/ n
place, location position
status or rank position
posture position
stand position

positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ adj
legal: formally laid down positif
characterised by features which support a hypothesis positif
physics: having more protons than electrons positif
mathematics: greater than zero strictement positif positif

positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ n
photography: a positive image positif

positive thinking n
focusing on thoughts of success pensée positive

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
philosophical doctrine postivisme

positivity /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
positivité

positon n
positron positon

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positron positron positon

positron emission tomography n
a medical imaging technique TEP tomographie par émission de positons

posology /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
study of the dosages of drugs posologie

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
A criminal gang bande

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
to have; to have ownership of posséder
to take control of someone's body or mind posséder s'emparer de

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
controlled by evil spirits possédé

possessee /pɒˈzɛsiː/ n
verb complement complément possédé

possessing v
present participle of possess possédant

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
a territory under the rule of another country possessions
control of the ball in a disputed sports game possession
the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon possession
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own possession propriété
something that is owned bien

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
grammar: indicating possession possessif
unwilling to yield possession of possessif

possessive adjective n
possessive determiner adjectif possessif

possessive case n
case used to express direct possession possessif

possessive determiner n
possessive determiner déterminant possessif

possessive pronoun n
pronoun which expresses possession pronom possessif

possessive suffix n
Suffix indicating possession suffixe possessif

possessor /pɒˈzɛsɔː/ n
One who possesses possesseur

possibilism n
the belief that possible things exist possibilisme

possibilist n
possibiliste

possibilistic adj
possibiliste

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
quality of being possible possibilité

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
able but not certain to happen possible
being considered, e.g. for a position possible
capable of being done or achieved; feasible possible faisable

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ adv
adverb indicating that an action may successfully be performed possiblement

possum /ˈpɒsəm/ n
any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands possum

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground poteau
individual message in a forum message billet
method of delivering mail courrier
assigned station poste

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner afficher
to send to an electronic forum poster
(Internet) to publish a message poster
to send mail poster mettre à la poste

post horn n
horn formerly used by postmen cornet

post office n
organization poste
place bureau de poste poste

post office box n
box hired as collection point for mail boîte postale case postale

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
behind post-
later post-

post-Soviet adj
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union post-soviétique postsoviétique

post-it note n
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side pense-bête post-it

post-production n
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film post-production

post-traumatic stress disorder n
condition that develops following some stressful situation trouble de stress post-traumatique

post-war adj
pertaining to a period following the end of a war après-guerre

postage stamp n
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid timbre
small area timbre-poste

postal [ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] adj
relating to mail postal

postal address n
the address to which mail is delivered adresse postale

postal forgery n
forged stamp faux pour servir

postally adv
postalement

postally used adj
cancelled in the normal course of postal business ayant circulé

postbellum adj
of the period following a war [[d’]][[après-guerre]]

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope carte postale

postclassical adj
after the classical era post-classique postclassique

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address code postal

poste restante n
a service where the post office holds mail until the recipient calls for it poste restante

poster n
affiche
picture intended to be attached to a wall poster affiche

poster child n
prototypical example figure emblématique

posterior adj
following in order or time postérieur
located towards the rear postérieur

posterior n
buttocks derrière

posterity /ˈpɒstɛɹɪti/ n
all the future generations postérité

postern /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
secondary gateway poterne

posthumous /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ adj
in reference to a work, published after the author's death posthume
taking place after one's death posthume
born after one's father's death posthume

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ n
any item of false hair worn on the head or face postiche toupet

postilion /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
rider mounted on leading horse postillon

postlude /ˈpəʊstluːd/ n
final part of a musical piece postlude

postmodern adj
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism postmoderne

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
a style of art, literature, etc postmodernisme post-modernisme

postmodernist adj
postmodern postmoderne

postmodernist n
follower of postmodernism postmoderne

postmodernity n
the state or condition of being postmodern postmodernité

postnatal adj
of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth postnatal post-natal

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation postopératoire

postpone v
to delay or put off an event remettre reporter repousser différer postposer

postponement n
the state of being adjourned ajournement

postposition n
(grammar) words that come after the noun postposition

postrevolutionary adj
occurring after a revolution postrévolutionnaire

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
addendum to a letter post-scriptum

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
something written afterward post-scriptum

postsynaptic adj
pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft postsynaptique

posttonic adj
immediately following a stressed syllable post-tonique

posttranslational adj
Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA post-traductionnel

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
logic: an axiom postulat
something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted postulat

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
To assume as a premise postuler
To appoint to an ecclesiastic position postuler
To demand or claim postuler

postural /ˈpɑstʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
relating to posture postural

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
position of body posture

postwoman n
woman who delivers the post or mail factrice

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
vessel for cooking or storing food etc. pot marmite chaudron
marijuana herbe beu beuh mari marie-jeanne pot

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser c'est l'hôpital qui se moque de la charité c'est l'hôpital qui se fout de la charité c'est l'hôpital qui se moque de l'infirmerie c'est la pelle qui se moque du fourgon c'est la poêle qui se fout du chaudron c'est la poêle qui se moque du chaudron

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
good for drinking potable

potamoplankton n
potamoplancton

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
id=Q703|the chemical element potassium

potassium chloride n
the salt KCl chlorure de potassium

potassium dichromate n
potassium salt of chromic acid dichromate de potassium

potassium hydroxide n
potassium hydroxide hydroxyde de potassium potasse caustique

potassium nitrate n
potassium nitrate salpêtre salpêtre du Chili

potato /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ /pəˈteɪtəʊ/ n
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable pomme de terre patate

potato chip n
potato chip (UK) chips croustille

potato masher n
utensil for mashing potatoes presse-purée

potato salad n
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes salade de pommes de terre

potbellied adj
having a potbelly ventru

potbelly n
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen bedaine

poteen /pəˈt(ʃ)iːn/ /pəˈtʃiːn/ n
illegally produced Irish whiskey poitín potcheen poteen

potent /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ adj
causing body effect puissant

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
a powerful leader podestat potentat

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
existing in possibility potentiel

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
currently unrealized ability potentiel possibilité

potential energy n
energy possessed by an object because of its position énergie potentielle

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ adv
in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way potentiellement

potentiation n
the action of a substance potentiation

potentiometer n
user-adjustable variable resistor potentiomètre

potful n
as much as a pot will hold potée

potholder n
manique menotte

pothole n
a hole in a road nid de poule fondrière

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical potion

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/ /ˈpɒtˌlætʃ/ n
ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest potlatch
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share auberge espagnole buffet canadien repas-partage

potlid n
potlid couvercle de pot

potpourri /pəʊˈpʊəɹ.i/ n
a medley of songs or music pot-pourri
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room pot-pourri
collection of various things pot-pourri
anthology of miscellaneous prose pot-pourri

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
one who makes pots and ceramic wares potier potière

potter wasp n
wasp of the subfamily Eumeninae guêpe maçonne

potter's wheel n
machine used by a potter tour de potier

pottery /ˈpɑːtɚɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
practise or craft of making pottery poterie
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed poterie

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young marsupium mastothèque poche
small bag sachet [[blague]] à tabac [[étui]] à munitions besace bourse giberne

pouf n
padded footstool pouf

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
A poultice or plaster cataplasme

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ n
birds volaille basse-cour volailles

pounce /paʊns/ v
To attack suddenly fondre sur

pound /paʊnd/ n
unit of currency livre
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois) livre
place for detention of automobiles fourrière
place for the detention of stray animals fourrière

pound /paʊnd/ v
to strike hard repeatedly pilonner
slang: to penetrate sexually, with vigour pilonner

pound cake n
dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar quatre-quarts

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
currency of the UK livre sterling

pound the table v
to strike a table taper du poing sur la table
to vehemently assert one's position taper du poing sur la table

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
to cause to flow in a stream verser
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream se déverser

pour one's heart out v
To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings épancher

pour out v
distribute or spread (something), as if it were a liquid verser

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
facial expression moue

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
push out one’s lips bouder faire la moue
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered bouder

poutine pizza n
pizza poutine

poutinerie n
poutine shop poutinerie

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
fish, Trisopterus luscus tacaud commun

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
quality or state of being poor pauvreté
deficiency of elements pauvreté

poverty line n
threshold of poverty seuil de pauvreté

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
fine particles of any dry substance poudre

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
to be reduced to powder se pulvériser se réduire en poudre
to reduce to fine particles pulvériser réduire en poudre
to sprinkle with powder poudrer pulvériser saupoudrer
to use powder on the hair or skin se poudrer se repoudrer

powder keg n
barrel of gun powder poudrière

powder snow n
uncompacted snow poudreuse

powdered adj
which has been covered with powder saupoudré
which has been made into a powder en poudre

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc sucre glace sucre impalpable sucre à glacer sucre en poudre

powderflask n
container for gunpowder poire à poudre

powdery /ˈpaʊdəɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to powder poudreux

powdery mildew n
type of mildew oïdium

power /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
capability or influence pouvoir puissance
control, particularly legal or political pouvoir
electricity, electricity supply courant électricité
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy puissance
physical force or strength puissance
maths: product of equal factors puissance
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis puissance

power /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to provide power for alimenter

power behind the throne n
someone who has great covert influence éminence grise

power broker n
éminence grise

power cut n
interruption in the supply of power coupure de courant

power forward n
a basketball player ailier fort

power of attorney n
authorisation procuration
document mandat pouvoir

power set n
set of all subsets of a set ensemble des parties

power station n
an industrial complex where electricity is produced centrale électrique

power steering n
System in a vehicle direction assistée

power strip n
block of electrical sockets multiprise

power supply n
part of apparatus alimentation électrique

powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adv
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence puissant

powerfully adv
in a powerful manner fortement puissamment

powerless adj
lacking sufficient power or strength impuissant

powerlessness n
The state or character of being powerless impuissance

powerlifting n
strength sport dynamophilie force athlétique

powers that be n
holders of power autorités constituées

pp. n
pages pp.

practicability n
being practicable praticabilité

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis pratique

practical joke n
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else facétie farce traquenard

practically /ˈpɹæktɪkli/ adv
In practice, in effect pratiquement

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession pratique
repetition of an activity to improve skill pratique
customary action, habit, or behaviour pratique
an observance of religious duties pratique
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory pratique

practice makes perfect proverb
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it c'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron usage rend maître

practice what one preaches v
act in harmony with one's teachings prêcher d’exemple

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
to perform or execute a craft or skill pratiquer
to perform or observe in a habitual fashion pratiquer
to pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine) exercer
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill pratiquer s'entrainer

practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ n
person who practices a profession or art praticien

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
Roman administrative official préteur

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
practical pragmatique

pragmatically adv
in a pragmatic manner pragmatiquement

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities pragmatisme

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland prairie

prairie dog n
burrowing rodent chien de prairie chienne de prairie

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
worship louange
commendation; favorable representation in words louange

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
to give praise to louer féliciter prôner vénérer

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
meriting praise louable

praline /ˈpɹɑːˌlin/ /ˈpɹɛɪˌlin/ n
confection praline praliné

pram /pɹæm/ n
perambulator landau

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
of a horse se cabrer
to strut parader

prandial /ˈpɹan.dɪəl/ /ˈpɹæn.di.əl/ adj
pertaining to a meal dinatoire

prank /pɹeɪŋk/ /pɹæŋk/ n
practical joke or mischievous trick farce tour

prankster n
one who performs pranks farceur plaisantin

praseodymium /ˌpreɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
chemical element praséodyme

prasinous adj
of a clear, lively green color prasin

prate v
to talk much, to chatter bavarder

prattery n
foolishness or foolish behavior pitrerie

prattle v
to talk incessantly; to babble bavarder

prawn /pɹɔːn/ n
large shrimp crevette

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
to petition a higher being prier
to talk to God prier
to beg humbly for aid prier

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
a meeting held for the express purpose of praying prières
practice of communicating with one's God prière
the specific words or methods used for praying prière
a request; a petition prière
the act of praying prière

prayer beads n
chapelet

prayer book n
book eucologe missel

prayer rug n
small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray tapis de prière

prayer shawl n
prayer shawl châle de prière

praying mantis n
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family mante religieuse
Mantis religiosa mante religieuse

pre- prefix
before avant pré-

pre-Christian adj
before the arrival of Christianity préchrétien

pre-Islamic adj
préislamique

pre-Roman adj
prior to the rise of the Roman Empire préromain

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
related to the pre-Socratic philosophers présocratique

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ n
any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers présocratique

pre-ejaculate n
pre-ejaculate liquide pré-éjaculatoire

pre-war adj
Before a war avant-guerre

preach v
give a sermon prêcher
advise or recommend earnestly prêcher
proclaim by public discourse prêcher proclamer

preach to the choir v
speaking to those that already believe enfoncer une porte ouverte prêcher un convaincu prêcher un converti

preacher n
one who preaches prédicateur prêcheur

preacheress n
female preacher prédicatrice

preadjust v
to adjust in advance prérégler

preadolescence n
the period between childhood and adolescence préadolescence

preamble /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/ n
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute préambule

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
three before the end; fourth to last préantépénultième

prebend n
stipend paid to a canon prébende

prebuccal adj
prébuccal

precarious /pɹəˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ adj
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous précaire

precariousness n
state of being uncertain précarité

precarity n
condition of existence précarité

precative n
mode expressing a wish précatif

precaution n
Previous caution or care précaution

precede /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
go before, go in front of précéder
have higher rank than précéder

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
the state of preceding in importance or priority préséance

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ adj
earlier in time précédent

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
past act used as example précédent
prior judgment in law jurisprudence

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
rule or principle governing personal conduct précepte

precession n
astronomical term précession

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
enclosed space enceinte
police district arrondissement de commune district
voting district bureau canton

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
of high value or worth précieux

precious stone n
gem pierre précieuse

preciousness n
the condition of being precious préciosité

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
a very steep cliff précipice

precipitate /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
To come out of a liquid solution into solid form précipiter

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
weather: water falling from the atmosphere précipitation
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid précipitation
unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste précipitation

precipitous adj
hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate précipité
steep, like a precipice abrupt escarpé raide

precipitously adv
abruptly abruptement

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
exact précis

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
in a precise manner précisément

precision /pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
the state of being precise or exact; exactness précision

preclude /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
rule out exclure

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity précoce
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age précoce

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ n
knowledge of something that is to occur in the future précognition

precolonial adj
précolonial

precompiler n
that which precompiles précompilateur

preconceived /ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/ adj
conceived beforehand préconçu

preconception n
an opinion considered beforehand with adequate evidence préconception

precondition n
preexisting requirement condition préalable

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
chemical compound précurseur réactif
forerunner, predecessor précurseur

precursory adj
pertaining to events that will follow précurseur

predation n
the preying of one animal on others prédation

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
animal or organism that hunts prédateur

predator bug n
species punaise assassin réduve

predawn n
period before the rising of the sun avant l'aurore

predecease n
anterior death prédécès

predecease v
to die sooner than prédécéder

predecessor /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
model or type which precedes précédent
one who precedes prédécesseur

predefine v
To define in advance prédéfinir

predefined adj
having been defined previously prédéfini

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ n
religious doctrine prédestination

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
A definite class, state or condition. catégorie classe prédicament
An unfortunate or trying position or condition. situation difficile mauvaise passe situation délicate
That which is predicated; a category. catégorie

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ adj
grammar prédicat
logic prédicat

predicate calculus n
a branch of logic calcul des prédicats

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
used after a verb attributif

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
an element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb attribut

predicative adjective n
adjective that follows noun attribut

predict v
to state, or make something known in advance prédire
to foretell or prophesy prédire

predictability n
The characteristic of being predictable prédictibilité

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
able to be predicted prédictible prévisible

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
a statement about the future prédiction

prediction market n
speculative market marché de prédiction

predictive adj
prédictif

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
tendency towards prédilection

predisposition n
the state of being predisposed prédisposition

predominantly adv
in a predominant manner essentiellement majoritairement principalement

preemie n
Premature baby prématuré

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
exceeding others in quality or rank prééminent

preemption n
the purchase of something before it is offered for sale préemption

preemptive strike n
frappe préventive

preexist v
to exist prior to préexister pré-exister

prefabrication n
manufacture of prefabricated components préfabrication

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ n
beginning or introductory portion coming before the main text of a document or book préface

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ v
to introduce a text préfacer

prefect /ˈpɹiːfekt/ n
an official of ancient Rome préfet
the head of a department in France préfet

prefecture /ˈpriˌfɛk(t)ʃər/ /ˈpriːfɛktjʊə/ n
The district governed by a prefect préfecture
The office of a prefect préfecture

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
to favor préférer

preferable /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
Better than some other option préférable

preferably /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
in preference de préférence préférablement

preferans n
a card game préférence

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
selection préférence
state of being preferred préférence

preferences n
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software préférences

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ adj
relating to preference préférentiel

preferred /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/ adj
favoured préféré

prefigure /pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/ v
show ahead of time préfigurer

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
morpheme at the beginning of a word préfixe

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
put or fix before, or at the beginning of préfixer
set or appoint beforehand préfixer

prefixation n
addition of a prefix préfixation

prefrontal cortex n
the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain cortex préfrontal

prefunctionalization n
préfonctionnalisation

preggers adj
informal: pregnant en cloque

pregnancy n
condition grossesse gestation
period of time grossesse
progression from conception to birth gestation

pregnancy test n
a piece of test equipment test de grossesse

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
carrying developing offspring within the body enceinte enceint

preheat v
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking préchauffer

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
able to take hold of objects préhensile

prehistoric adj
of relating to the epoch before written record préhistorique

prehistory n
history of human culture prior to written records préhistoire

preignition n
premature detonation in four-stroke cycle engines autoallumage

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
adverse judgement formed beforehand préjugé
irrational hostile attitude préjugé
any preconceived opinion préjugé préconçue
damage caused préjudice

prejudicial adj
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious nuisible préjudiciable
exhibiting prejudice or bias avec préjugé

prelapsarian /pɹiːlapˈsɛːɹɪən/ adj
innocent, unspoiled prélapsarien

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
clergyman prélat

preliminarily adv
in a preliminary manner préliminairement

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
in preparation for the main matter préliminaire

prelude n
introductory event prélude
short piece of music prélude

premature /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ /ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/ adj
occurring before a state of readiness or maturity prématuré
taking place earlier than anticipated prématuré

premature ejaculation n
premature ejaculation éjaculation précoce

prematurely adv
in a premature manner prématurément

premeditated adj
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate prémédité

premeditation n
the act of planning or plotting préméditation

premenstrual syndrome n
malaise experienced before menstruation syndrome prémenstruel

premier /pɹɪˈmɪɹ/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmɪə(ɹ)/ adj
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree premier première

premier /pɹɪˈmɪɹ/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmɪə(ɹ)/ n
Australia, Canada: head of a state or provincial government premier ministre

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment première

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
piece of real estate local
proposition antecedently supposed or proved prémisse
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced prémisse

premises /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/ n
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place local

premonition n
strong intuition prémonition

prenominal adj
prénominal

prenuptial adj
occurring before marriage; antenuptial prénuptial

prenuptial agreement n
document stating legal claims upon a divorce contrat de mariage

preoccupied adj
concerned with something else, distracted préoccupé

preoperative adj
happening before surgery préopératoire

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act préparation
substance préparation

preparatory adj
of or pertaining to preparation préparatoire

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
to make oneself ready se préparer
to make ready for a specific future purpose préparer
to produce by combining elements préparer
to make ready for eating or drinking préparer apprêter

preparty n
party before main event présoirée

prepay v
to pay in advance prépayer

prepayment n
payment in advance prépaiement

prepend /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ v
to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix préfixer

preponderance n
state of being preponderant prépondérance supériorité numérique

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by" préposition

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ v
to place in a location before some other event occurs prépositionner

prepositional adj
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition prépositionnel

prepositional article n
contraction of a preposition and an article préposition composée

prepositional case n
case serving as object of a preposition prépositionnel

prepositional phrase n
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement syntagme prépositionnel

preposterous adj
absurd, or contrary to common sense ridicule aberrant insensé

prepubescent adj
before the age at which a person begins puberty prépubère

preputial adj
preputial préputial

prequel /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ n
in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor prequel antépisode préquelle

prerectal adj
prérectal

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started prérequis
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else préalable prérequis

prerevolutionary adj
occurring before a revolution prérévolutionnaire

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
hereditary or official right or privilege prérogative
right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc. prérogative

presage /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ n
warning; omen présage

presale n
sale of something before it is available to the public prévente

presbyopia n
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects presbytie

presbypropria n
inability of the proprioceptive system to accurately identify limb position presbyproprie

presbyter /ˈpɹezbɪtə/ /ˈpɹezbɪtɚ/ n
priest in various churches prêtre

preschool adj
relating to years before primary school préscolaire

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɨns/ n
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge prescience

prescient /ˈpɹɛ.ʃənt/ /ˈpɹɛsɪənt/ adj
having knowledge of events before they take place prescient

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
to order a drug or medical device prescrire indiquer
to specify as a required procedure or ritual ordonner prescrire

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
available with prescription à [[prescription]]

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
the act of prescribing a rule or law prescription
the prescribed medicine prescription
written order for the administration of a medicine ordonnance

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
prescribing idealistic language norms prescriptivisme

prescrotal adj
préscrotal

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
fact or condition of being present présence

presence of mind n
alertness, resourcefulness, stability of thought and feeling, good sense présence d'esprit

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
in the immediate vicinity présent présente
pertaining to the current time présent

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
current time présent

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
bring into the presence of présenter

present continuous n
tense that describes an ongoing action in the present présent progressif

present imperfect n
grammatical tense imparfait

present participle n
verb form that indicates an ongoing action participe présent

present perfect n
tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time parfait passé composé présent parfait

present tense n
form of language présent

presentable /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ adj
able to be presented présentable

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presenting to an audience présentation conférence exposé

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
Someone who presents a broadcast programme présentateur présentatrice

presentiment n
a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen pressentiment

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of preserving préservation

preservative n
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve conservateur

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
nature preserve réserve naturelle
sweet spread confiture conserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
to keep; to maintain the condition of conserver
to protect préserver

preset v
to set something in advance prérégler

preside v
to act as a president or chairperson présider

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
office or role of president présidence
time during which one is president présidence

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
the head of state of a republic président présidente
the primary leader of a corporation président présidente

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office président élu présidente élue

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj
pertaining to a president or presidency présidentiel
presiding présidentiel

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdiəm/ n
executive committee présidium

press /pɹɛs/ n
device used to apply pressure pressoir presse
printed media presse
printing machine imprimerie

press /pɹɛs/ v
to apply pressure presser appuyer

press charges v
to formally accuse a person of a crime accuser

press conference n
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media conférence de presse

press office n
department for dealing with the press service de presse

press release n
official written media statement communiqué de presse

pressed duck n
French dish canard au sang

pressie n
slang; a present cadeau

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
physics: amount of force divided by area pression
a pressing; force applied to a surface pression
pression
mental strain pression
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind pression

pressure cooker n
cooking vessel autocuiseur cocotte-minute marmite à pression

pressure valve n
valve which opens under set amount of pressure soupape de sécurité

pressure vessel n
container designed to maintain a volume réservoir à pression

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ n
deceitful cleverness prestidigitation
sleight of hand prestidigitation

prestidigitator n
who performs feats of prestidigitation prestidigitateur prestidigitatrice

prestige /pɹɛˈsti(d)ʒ/ n
dignity, status, or esteem prestige

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
of high prestige prestigieux

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ adv
able to be sensibly presumed supposément

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
to assume to be true, suppose présumer supposer

presumed adj
appearing to be the most probable présumé

presumption of innocence n
legal principle présomption d'innocence

presumptive adj
based on presumption présumé
making presumptions présomptueux

presumptuous /pɹiˈzəmptʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ adj
going beyond what is proper présomptueux outrecuidant

presumptuousness n
state of being presumptious outrecuidance

presuppose v
to assume some truth without proof présupposer

presynaptic adj
pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter présynaptique

pretence n
act of pretending or pretension prétention

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
to allege falsely prétendre
to lay claim to prétendre à
to make oneself appear to do something faire semblant feindre

pretender n
claimant to a throne prétendant
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold imposteur

pretension n
prétension

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction prétentieux

pretentiously /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ adv
in a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction prétentieusement

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ adj
showing an action at a determined moment in the past [[du]] [[passé]]

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
preterite tense; simple past prétérit

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
beyond or different from what is natural or according to the regular course of things extraordinaire
existing outside of the natural world surnaturel

pretext n
false, contrived or assumed purpose prétexte

pretonic adj
immediately preceding a stressed syllable prétonique

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
make pretty or prettier enjoliver

prettily adv
in a pretty manner joliment

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive joli

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adv
somewhat assez pas mal

pretty Polly phraseologicalUnit
phrase said to parrots Bonjour Jacquot

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ n
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot bretzel

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence prévaloir prédominer
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand dominer l'emporter prévaloir
To succeed in persuading or inducing persuader

prevalence n
number of cases compared to a total population prévalence
wide extension prédominance

prevalent adj
Superior in frequency or dominant prévalent
widespread, preferred répandu

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ v
deviate, transgress prévariquer
(law) collude prévariquer
shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate se dérober éluder

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
deceit, evasiveness dérobade faux-fuyant subterfuge échappatoire
deviation from what is right or correct prévarication

prevaricator n
one who prevaricates prévaricateur prévaricatrice

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
to keep from happening empêcher

preventable adj
able to be or fit to be prevented parable évitable

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ n
The act of preventing or hindering prévention
Measure to limit health risks prévention

prevention is better than cure proverb
It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards. mieux vaut prévenir que guérir

preventive adj
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to préventif

preventively adv
in a preventive way préventivement

preverb n
verbal prefix préverbe

preverbal adj
stage of development before words préverbal

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ v
to see something in advance prévisualiser prévoir
to show something in advance diffuser

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
prior préalable

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
at an earlier time antérieurement auparavant autrefois précédemment

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
booty, anything taken by force butin
that which may be seized by animals proie

priapic /pɹaɪˈæpɪk/ adj
phallic priapique

priapism n
medical condition priapisme

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
cost of an action or deed prix
cost required to gain possession of something prix

price list n
list of items with prices liste de prix

priceless adj
so precious as not to be sold at any price inestimable

pricing /ˈpɹaɪsɪŋ/ n
act pricing

prick /pɹɪk/ n
(slang) a penis bite queue paf pine vit zob
an annoying person andouille connard emmerdeur enfoiré petit con pédé

prick up one's ears v
to listen attentively dresser l'oreille

prickle n
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn épine

prickly adj
covered with sharp points épineux
easily irritated irascible irritable

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia figue de barbarie

prickly saltwort /pɹɪk.li sɑlt.wɚt/ n
Kali turgidum soude brûlée

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
company of lions troupeau
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. fierté orgueil
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one fierté orgueil
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem fierté orgueil
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct fierté orgueil

pride comes before a fall proverb
Translations qui fait le malin tombe dans le ravin

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray prie-Dieu

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) prêtre sacrificateur

priestess n
woman with religious duties prêtresse

priesthood n
authority sacerdoce
clergy sacerdoce
role or office sacerdoce prêtrise

prig /pɹɪɡ/ n
a person showing exaggerated conformity bégueule

priggish /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ adj
like a prig suffisant

prim adj
prudish collet monté guindé

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
opera singer prima donna
person who considers themself important prima donna

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ n
the state or condition of being prime or first primauté

primarily adv
of a primary or central nature essentiellement principalement surtout

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪmɛɹi/ adj
first in a group or series primaire
that which is placed ahead of others prioritaire primaire

primary key n
key in database table clé primaire

primary school n
first formal, obligatory school école primaire

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
mammal primate primat
archbishop or bishop primat

primatologist n
scientist whose speciality is primatology primatologue

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
first in excellence, quality, or value de premier ordre excellent
first in importance, degree, or rank principal
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity premier
first in time, order, or sequence premier

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure nombre premier

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
to apply a coat of primer paint to apprêter
to prepare a mechanism amorcer

prime minister n
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government premier ministre

prime number n
natural number nombre premier

prime of life n
force de l'âge

prime time n
block of television programming heure de plus grande écoute première partie de soirée

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
children's book introducing basic literacy abécédaire
introductory textbook abécédaire abc
layer of priming substance sous-couche
small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive amorce
biology: molecule required for replication of DNA amorce
substance used to ignite a fire amorce

primeval /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ adj
belonging to the first ages primitif
primitive primitif
primary; original originel

primeval forest n
large forest unaffected by humans forêt vierge

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
one of the adjectival senses primitif

primitivism n
artistic mouvement primitivisme
state of being primitive primitivité

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
earliest primordial

primrose /ˈpɹɪmˌɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪmˌɹəʊz/ n
plant of the genus Primula primevère

primula n
plant of Primula primevère

prince /pɹɪns/ n
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch prince
male ruler or head of a principality prince

prince bishop n
bishop who also holds a secular princely rank Prince-évêque

princely adj
relating to a prince princier

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
female member of royal family princesse
female monarch, or wife of a ruler princesse

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
primary, main principal

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
chief administrator of a school proviseur directeur directrice principal proviseure
money originally invested or loaned principal

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
region principauté
in angelology principauté

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
fundamental assumption principe
moral rule or aspect principe
rule to solve a problem principe
rule of nature principe

print /pɹɪnt/ n
books and other printed material as a medium imprimé
visible impression on a surface empreinte
visual art: picture created in multiple copies by printing estampe

print /pɹɪnt/ v
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine imprimer

printable adj
worthy or capable of being printed imprimable

printed /pɹɪntɪd/ adj
written or published imprimé

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
computing: device used to print text or images imprimante
one who makes prints imprimeur
operator of a printing press imprimeur

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
the process or business of producing printed material imprimerie

printing house n
commercial company imprimerie typographie

printing press n
machine for printing presse machine à imprimer

printing shop n
workshop for printing imprimerie

prion /ˈpɹiːɒn/ n
misfolded protein prion

prior adj
Of that which comes before, in advance préalable

prior n
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot prieur

prioress n
a nun in charge of a priory prieure

prioritization n
process of assigning priorities to things or tasks priorisation

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance prioriser

prioritized adj
Precedence; superior rank prioritaire
quality or state of being prior or antecedent in time, or of preceding something else antérieur précédant

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
item's relative importance priorité
goal of a person or an organisation priorité

priory n
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress prieuré

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
block used to split or reflect light prisme
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape prisme

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to a prism prismatique

prismatoid n
polyhedron prismatoïde

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
confinement in a prison prison
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes prison geôle cabane

prison cell n
room to which a prisoner is confined cellule

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
person incarcerated in a prison prisonnier
figurative: any person held against his or her will prisonnier

prisoner of conscience n
person prisonnier d'opinion

prisoner of war n
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy prisonnier de guerre

pristine /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ adj
pertaining to the earliest state of something primitif antique d'origine
unspoiled immaculé parfait virginal

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ n
state of being private intimité vie privée

privacy policy n
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users politique de confidentialité

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group personnel personnelle
not accessible by the public privé privée

private detective n
any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering détective privé

private investigator n
agent hired by a private party détective privé

private member's bill n
proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive proposition de loi

private parts n
intimate parts of the human body parties intimes

private school n
fee charging school école privée

private sector n
organizations not controlled by government secteur privé

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
officer or crew of a privateer ship corsaire

privatization n
transfer from the government to private ownership privatisation

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
to release government control to private industry privatiser

privet /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ n
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum troène

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
particular benefit, advantage, or favor privilège

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ v
to grant some particular right or exemption to privilégier

privileged adj
having special privileges privilégié

privy /ˈpɹɪ.vi/ adj
private, exclusive exclusif privé unique
with knowledge of; party to; let in on complice instruit

privy council n
body of advisors to a sovereign conseil privé

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest prix
that which may be won by chance prix

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
to consider something highly valuable estimer

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
advantage of something les avantages les pours
someone who is very good at something pro
a professional sportsman pro

pro bono /pɹəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ/ adv
in a manner without fee bénévolement

pro rata /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ adv
in proportion to some factor en proportion proportionnellement

pro- /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ prefix
prefix meaning supporting or favouring pro-

pro-choice adj
supportive of abortion rights pro-choix

pro-choicer n
person with pro-choice views, or who advocates such policies partisan de l'avortement partisane de l'avortement

pro-life adj
opposed to abortion anti-avortement

proa n
sailing vessel prao

proabortionist n
one who supports or defends the practice and/or legality of abortion partisan de l'avortement partisane de l'avortement

proactive adj
acting in advance proactif

prob'ly /ˈpɹɒb.li/ adv
eye dialect spelling of probably probab'ment

probabilistic adj
of or pertaining to probability probabiliste

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ n
state of being probable; likelihood probabilité
relative likelihood of an event happening probabilité
mathematical probability probabilité
event that is likely to occur probabilité

probability measure n
measure on probability space mesure de probabilité

probability space n
notion in probability theory espace de probabilité

probability theory n
study of probability théorie des probabilités

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
likely to be true probable
likely to happen probable

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
in all likelihood probablement sans doute sûrement

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
period of conditional employment or engagement période d'essai
type of sentence liberté conditionnelle

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
aeronautics: tube on aircraft perche
any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc sonde explorateur
spacecraft sonde
sciences: electrode or other small device sonde
radioactively labeled molecule sonde

probe-and-drogue adj
aerial refuelling method tuyau et panier

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ n
difficulty problème
schoolwork exercise problème

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ adj
posing a problem problématique
uncertain, debatable, questionable problématique

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ n
problem in a particular field of study problématique

problematology n
problématologie

probly /ˈpɹɒ.bli/ adv
eye dialect spelling of probably probabment

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
elongated tube trompe proboscide

procedural adj
related to procedure procédural

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task fonction procédure
method for performing a task procédure procédé
set of established forms or methods of an organized body procédure
series of small tasks to accomplish an end procédure

proceed /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
come forth as a source or origin procéder
go on in an orderly or regulated manner procéder

proceeding /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
collection of academic papers acte

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
published record compte-rendu

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
revenue recette

proceleusmatic adj
consisting of four short syllables procéleusmatique

process /ˈpɹoʊ̯.sɛs/ /ˈpɹɑs.ɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯.sɛs/ n
path of succession of states through which a system passes processus
successive physiological responses to keep or restore health processus
series of events to produce a result processus procès

process /ˈpɹoʊ̯.sɛs/ /ˈpɹɑs.ɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯.sɛs/ v
to perform a particular process traiter
to think information over, and assimilate it digérer

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
act of progressing or proceeding procession
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner procession cortège
number of things happening in sequence kyrielle

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
microprocesseur processeur
microprocessor processeur
device which processes processeur

processual adj
of, or relating to a process processuel

proclaim v
to announce or declare déclarer proclamer
to excitedly, verbosely and candidly describe proclamer

proclamation n
a statement which is proclaimed proclamation

proclitic n
clitic which joins with the following word proclitique

proclivity n
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection propension

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
put off; to delay taking action procrastiner
put off; delay something procrastiner

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
act of postponing, delaying or putting off procrastination

procreate v
to beget procréer

procreation n
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind procréation

proctologist n
expert in proctology proctologue

proctology n
branch of medicine proctologie

proctor n
person who supervises students as they take an examination surveillant

procure /pɹoʊˈkjʊɹ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ v
procurer
To acquire or obtain an item or service acquérir obtenir
To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else proxénétisme

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
act of procuring or obtaining obtention
purchasing department of a company achats

procyclic adj
that generates a cycle procyclique

prod lang=en v
encourage encourager
poke pousser tâter

prodigal son n
one who returns fils prodigue

prodigality n
lavish generosity. prodigalité
wasteful extravagance. prodigalité

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
amazing prodigieux

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
amazing or marvellous thing prodige merveille miracle
extremely talented person, especially a child enfant prodige génie phénomène
something from which omens are drawn augure auspices présage

prodrome n
medicine: an early symptom prodrome

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ n
harvested agricultural goods collectively produits

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ v
to make or manufacture produire

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
in economics producteur
in arts producteur

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
commodity for sale produit
multiplication result produit
result of chemical reaction produit
consequence of efforts produit
amount created by a process produit
any tangible output produit

product placement n
a form of advertising placement de produit

product ring n
ring that is the direct product of rings produit d'anneaux

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
the act of producing production
the act of being produced production
the total amount produced production

productive /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
capable of producing something productif productive

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
state of being productive productivité

productization n
act of modifying something to make it suitable as commercial product productisation

proembryo n
cluster of cells pro-embryon proembryon

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
Not sacred or holy profane
Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity sacrilège
Unclean; impure; polluted; unholy impur profane sale

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt profaner

profanity n
obscene, lewd or abusive language gros mot grossièreté insanité vulgarité
quality of being profane impiété

profer /pɹəʊˈfɜː/ v
utter; pronounce exprimer prononcer

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
occupation profession
declaration of faith, belief or opinion profession
practitioners of a profession collectively profession
promise or vow made on entering a religious order profession

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession professionnel

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
expert professionnel professionnelle

professional wrestling n
Entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling catch

professionalism n
status or methods of a professional professionnalisme

professionally adv
in a professional manner professionnellement

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university professeur prof professeure

professorial adj
in the capacity of a professor professoral

proffer /ˈpɹɒf.ə(ɹ)/ v
offer for acceptance offrir
undertake entreprendre

proficiency /prəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
ability or skill compétence

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
skilled compétent

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
outermost shape contour
shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side profil
summary or collection of information, especially about a person profil

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
benefit bénéfice profit gain
total income or cash flow minus expenditures bénéfice

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
To benefit, be of use to servir profitable
To benefit, gain profiter

profit warning n
an announcement by a company that its profits are likely to be less than expected alerte sur résultats

profitability n
The quality or state of being profitable rentabilité

profitable adj
producing profit profitable fructueux

profiteer n
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk profiteur profiteuse

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
profond
descending below the surface profund
intellectually deep profund

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
offspring descendance descendant progéniture

progesterone n
the steroid hormone progestérone

proglacial adj
situated in front of a glacier or ice sheet proglaciaire

prognathism n
abnormal projection of jaws prognathisme

prognathous adj
with jaws projecting forward prognathe

prognosis /pɹɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
forecast of the future course of a disease pronostic
forecast of the future course, or outcome, of a situation prognostic

prognostic adj
of or pertaining to prognosis pronostique

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪke͡ɪt/ v
betoken présager
predict, foretell pronostiquer

prograde adj
(astronomy) describing motion in a forward direction prograde
(geology) describing a metamorphic change prograde

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity programme programmation
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television émission programme
software application programme
set of structured activities programme

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer programmer
to put together the schedule of an event programmer

programmable adj
capable of being programmed programmable

programmable logic controller n
programmable electronic device automate programmable industriel

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
a device that installs a software program into some other machine programmateur
one who writes computer programs programmeur programmeuse

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ n
activity of writing a computer program programmation

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
code of reserved words and symbols langage de programmation

progress /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
a moving forward progrès amélioration
advance or growth of civilization progrès

progress /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ v
to move forward progresser

progress bar n
computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task barre de progression

progression n
evolution progression
moving from one thing to another progression

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
gradually advancing in extent; increasing progressif

progressive assimilation n
assimilation progressive

progressively adv
in a progressive manner progressivement

progressivism n
political ideology progressisme

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
to proscribe officially interdire prohiber

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
act of prohibiting prohibition
law that prohibits something interdiction prohibition

prohibitionism n
prohibitionnisme

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
planned endeavor projet

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
to cast (image/shadow) projeter

project management n
discipline of organizing and managing project resources gestion de projet

project manager n
one who manages projects chef de projet

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon projectile

projecting adj
sticking out saillant

projection /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
something which projects saillie

projector n
optical device projecteur

prolactin n
hormone prolactine

prolepsis /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ n
anticipation prolepse
grammatical construction prolepse

proleptic /pɹoʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
calendar: extrapolated to dates prior to its first adoption proleptique

proletarian adj
relating to proletariat prolétaire prolétarien

proletarian n
A member of the proletariat prolétaire prolo

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
working class or lower class prolétariat

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind prolifération

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance fécond prolifique
Similarly producing results or works in abundance prolifique

proline n
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂ proline

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
tediously lengthy fastidieux phraseur prolixe raseur verbeux
tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand abscons abstrus cuistre pédant savantasse

prolly /ˈpɹɒ.li/ adv
eye dialect spelling of probably sur’ment sûr’ment

prologue n
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel prologue

prolong v
to extend in space or length prolonger
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue prolonger

prolonged adj
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted prolongé

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ n
a formal ball bal de promo bal des finissants bal du printemps

promastigote n
promastigote

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
place to walk promenoir

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ v
to walk promener

promethium /proʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
chemical element prométhium prométhéum

prominence n
being prominent proéminence
bulge protubérance

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
eminent, distinguished above others proéminent
projecting, protuberant protubérant saillant

promiscuity n
state or quality of being promiscuous promiscuité

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
transaction promesse
vow promesse vœu

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
to commit to something or action promettre

promising adj
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion prometteur

promissory note n
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money billet à ordre

promo /ˈpɹəʊməʊ/ n
promotion promo

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff promontoire

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
advocate or urge on behalf of something faire la [[promotion]] de...
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank promouvoir

promoter n
One who promotes promoteur

promotion n
advancement in position promotion avancement
dissemination of information promotion

promotional adj
of, or relating to a promotion promotionnel publicitaire

promotor n
A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst promoteur

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ adj
on time ponctuel

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ n
a computer prompt invite de commande

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
to cause or lead to causer
to lead someone toward what they should say or do inciter

prompter n
person in a theater souffleur souffleuse

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
to make known public promulguer
to put into effect as a regulation promulguer

promulgation n
act of promulgating promulgation

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple pronaos

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
inclined, sloped enclin
lying face downward; prostrate couché sur le ventre
predisposed enclin prédisposé

prong /pɹɑŋ/ n
branch bras
thin, pointed, projecting part pointe broche dent

pronominal adj
of a pronoun pronominal

pronominal verb n
verbe pronominal

pronotum n
dorsal plate of the prothorax in insects pronotum

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
type of noun pronom

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
to officially declare déclarer
to read aloud déclamer lire
to sound out a word prononcer

pronounceable adj
able to be pronounced prononçable

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ adv
quickly illico

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
way in which words are pronounced prononciation
sound of a word prononciation

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
a proof sheet épreuve
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth preuve démonstration
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief preuve
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed preuve

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
to check for errors in spelling and grammar relire

prop /pɹɒp/ n
object placed against or under another, to support it support cale soutien
rugby: player next to the hooker in a scrum pillier
item placed on a stage to create a scene accessoire

prop /pɹɒp/ v
support caler mettre poser

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ adj
providing preparatory or introductory teaching propédeutique préparatoire

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ n
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching propédeutique

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
concerted set of messages propagande

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
Person who disseminates propaganda propagandiste

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
to have young or issue se [[propager]]

propagule n
a reproductive particle released by an organism that may germinate into another propagule

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈ propane

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
to cause to move in a certain direction catapulter propulser
to make to arrive to a certain situation or result catapulter

propellent adj
capable of propelling propulseur

propeller n
mechanical device used to propel hélice

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
tendency propension tendance

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
belonging to oneself or itself, own propre
fit, suitable approprié
following the established standards of behavior or manners convenable exact juste propre

proper noun n
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity nom propre

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ adv
in a proper manner proprement convenablement correctement

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
an object used in a dramatic production accessoire
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept propriété
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing propriété
piece of real estate propriété
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects propriété
something owned propriété possession

property rights n
property rights droit de propriété

prophase n
the first stage of mitosis prophase

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
prediction prophétie

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
to preach prophétiser
to predict prophétiser
to speak as a prophet prophétiser

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
one who foretells the future prophète devin prophétesse
one who speaks by divine inspiration prophète prophétesse

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
female prophet prophétesse

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet prophétique

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease prophylactique

prophylactically adv
preventively prophylactiquement

prophylaxis n
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease prophylaxie

propiska /pɹəˈpɪskə/ n
system of mandatory registration in ex-USSR enregistrement propiska

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone apaiser

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
advantageous avantageux
characteristic of a good omen: auspicious de bonne augure
favorable; benevolent favorable propice

propitiousness n
The favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result. disposition favorable

propolis /ˈpɹɒpəlɪs/ n
glue-like substance propolis

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
one who supports something partisan avocat

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
quantity that is part of the whole proportion

proportional adj
at a constant ratio (to) proportionnel

proportional analogy n
analogie proportionnelle analogie à quatre termes

proportional representation n
voting principle représentation proportionnelle

proportionally adv
in proportion proportionnellement

proportionate /pɹəˈpɔɹʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
to make proportionate proportionner

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
that which is proposed proposition

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
to ask for one's hand in marriage demander en mariage
to suggest a plan or course of action proposer

proposer n
proposant proposeur

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
idea or plan offered proposition
proposition

propositional adj
related to proposition propositionnel

propound v
to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate proposer

propraetor /pɹəʊˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
a magistrate of ancient Rome propréteur

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
owner propriétaire

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
correctness in behaviour and morals correction
fitness; the quality of being appropriate décence

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
sense of the position of parts of the body proprioception

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ n
the action of driving or pushing propulsion

propylaeum n
vestibule or entrance propylée

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
to prolong or extend proroger
to suspend a parliamentary session proroger

pros and cons n
for and against le pour et le contre pours et contres

prosciutto /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ n
dry-cured ham from Italy prosciutto

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
banish or exclude bannir exclure
denounce déconseiller dénoncer
forbid or prohibit interdire

prose /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
written language not intended as poetry prose

prosecute v
To start civil or criminal proceedings against poursuivre en justice

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ n
the institution of legal proceedings against a person parquet
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings vindicte

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
a person instituting criminal prosecution procureur procuratrice

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
one who has converted to a religion prosélyte

proselytism n
proselytizing or being a proselyte prosélytisme

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
induce people to join a cause prosélytiser

proso millet /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ n
P. miliaceum millet commun

prosodic /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
relating to prosody prosodique

prosody /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ n
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech prosodie
poetry: study of poetic meter etc prosodie

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
disorder of face perception prosopagnosie

prosopopoeia n
Personification of an abstraction. prosopopée
Personifying a person or object. prosopopée

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation perspective
potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable perspective
region which the eye overlooks at one time perspective

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
to search as for gold prospecter

prospective adj
following the same population prospectif
likely or expected to happen or become prospectif

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ n
person prospecteur prospectrice

prospectus n
document which describes an institution, publication or business prospectus

prosper v
to be successful prospérer

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
condition of being prosperous prospérité

prosperous /ˈpɹɑː.spɚ.əs/ adj
characterized by success prospère florissant réussissant
favorable favorable
well off; affluent prospère riche

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
lipid prostaglandine

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
prostate gland prostate

prostatic adj
relating to the prostate gland prostatique

prostatitis n
inflammation of the prostate prostatite

prosthesis n
artificial replacement for a body part prothèse

prosthetic /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
artificial artificiel artificielle prosthétique

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
a person having sex for profit prostituée fille de joie prostitué fille des rues

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ v
to perform sexual activity for money prostituer

prostitution n
having sex for profit prostitution

prostokvasha n
soured milk lait aigre lait fermenté

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ v
to lie flat or facedown prosterner

prostyle n
building prostyle

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
chemical element protactinium

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
main character protagoniste héros héroïne

proteaginous adj
protéagineux

protean /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
exceedingly variable changeant instable protéiforme variable
of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus protéique

protease /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ n
enzyme protéase

proteasome n
protéasome

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
to keep safe protéger

protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adj
defended protégé
In programming protégé

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
process of keeping safe protection

protection money n
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm argent de racket

protectionism /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ n
A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports protectionnisme

protective /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
serving, intended or wishing to protect protecteur

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
a mechanism which is designed to protect protecteur
someone who protects or guards protecteur guardien

protectorate /prəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
government by a protector protectorat

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
biochemistry: complex molecule protéine protide
class of food protéine protide

proteolysis n
the hydrolysis of proteins protéolyse

proteolytic adj
of, relating to, or promoting proteolysis protéolytique

proteomic adj
Of or relating to proteomics protéomique

proteomicist n
a scientist whose speciality is proteomics protéomicien

proteomics n
branch of molecular biology protéomique

protervity n
protervité

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration manifestation
formal objection protestation

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
to make a strong objection protester protestation

protester /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ n
person who protests manifestant manifestante

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsəs/ n
the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word without changing the word's meaning or the rest of its structure prothèse

prothrombin n
glycoprotein prothrombine

protist n
eukaryotic unicellular organisms protiste

protistological adj
relating to protistology protistologique

protistologist n
one who studies protists protistologue

protistology n
scientific study of protists protistologie

protium n
lightest isotope of hydrogen protium

proto- /pɹoʊtoʊ/ prefix
(linguistics) ancestor of a family of languages proto-
first proto-

proto-language n
common ancestor language protolangue

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
diplomatic document protocole
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour protocole

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common protologisme

protomartyr n
any of the first Christian martyrs protomartyr

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑːn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
positively charged nucleon proton

protonic adj
pertaining to protons protonique

protophyte /ˈpɹoʊdəˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɹəʊtəfʌɪt/ n
(biology) any of various primitive organisms protophyte

protoplanet n
astronomical object protoplanète

protoplasm n
entire contents of a cell protoplasme

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ n
protostar protoétoile

protostomian adj
of or pertaining to the protostomes protostomien

protostomian n
a protostome protostomien

prototype n
an original object or form which is a basis for other objects prototype

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ adj
pertaining to a protozoan protozoaire

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ n
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes protozoaire

protozoic adj
relating to the protozoa protozoïque

protozoological adj
pertaining to protozoology protistologique protozoologique

protozoologist n
zoologist whose speciality is protozoology protistologue protozoologiste

protozoology n
study of protists protistologie
study of protozoa protistologie protozoologie

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration. prolonger tirer en longueur

protractor n
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles rapporteur

protrude v
to extend from dépasser protruder

protrusion n
anything that protrudes protubérance

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
Something that protrudes protubérance saillie

proturan n
insect of Protura protoure

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ n
person who is guided and supported protégé protégée

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied fier orgueilleux
possessed of a due sense of what one is worth or deserves fier orgueilleux
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious orgueilleux fier

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
extremely proud fier comme un paon

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ adv
in a proud manner fièrement

provably adv
in a provable manner prouvablement

prove /pɹuːv/ v
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for prouver démontrer

prove oneself v
to demonstrate one's own worth faire ses preuves

provender /ˈpɹɑːvəndɚ/ /ˈpɹɒvɪndə/ n
food, especially for livestock provende

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
phrase expressing a basic truth proverbe

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
to furnish (with) pourvoir
to give what is needed or desired fournir procurer

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
only if pourvu que à condition que

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
careful guardianship exercised by a deity providence

providential /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ adj
fortunate providentiel

provider n
provider fournisseur

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level province état

provincial /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ adj
of or pertaining to a province provincial

provincialism n
quality of being provincial provincialisme

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use provision
money set aside provision

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ v
to supply with provisions provisionner

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
temporary provisoire temporaire

provisionally adv
in a provisional way provisoirement

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
conditional provision to an agreement réserve provision

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of provoking provocation

provocative /pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ adj
tending to provoke strong negative feeling provocateur provocatrice

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
to cause to become angry provoquer

provost /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst / /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
highest position in a monastery below an abbot prévôt
military prison keeper prévôt

prow /pɹaʊ/ n
fore part of a vessel; bow proue

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
distinguished bravery or courage prouesse exploit fait d'armes haut fait héroïsme
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity adresse dextérité habileté

prowl /pɹaʊl/ v
To be on the lookout for some prey rôder

proxemics n
study proxémie

proxenetism n
negotiation of immoral bargains between the sexes; procuring proxénétisme

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ n
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship proximité

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
(science) Measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another mesure indirecte
(software) An interface for a service proxy
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person fondé de pouvoir mandataire mandatrice
authority to act for another, especially when written mandat procuration

proxy server n
hardware server serveur mandataire

proxy war n
war where two powers use third parties guerre par procuration

prude /pɹuːd/ n
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper bégueule prude

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
sagacious in adapting means to ends prudent

prudently adv
in a prudent manner prudemment

prudish adj
exaggeratedly proper prude pudibond

prune /pɹuːn/ n
dried plum pruneau

prune /pɹuːn/ v
trim a tree or shrub élaguer émonder

pruner n
person who prunes émondeur

pruning shears n
a tool sécateur

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ adj
arousing sexual desire lubrique

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
to look closely and curiously at fouiller fureter scruter
to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey s’immiscer

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament psaume
sacred song psaume

psalmist n
composer of one of the Biblical Psalms psalmiste
composer of psalms psalmiste

psalmodic adj
relating to psalmody psalmodique

psalmody /ˈsɑːl.mə.di/ n
singing of psalms psalmodie

psalter n
The Book of Psalms psautier

psalterium n
zither-like instrument tambourin à cordes

psephology /siˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
the predictive or statistical study of elections pséphologie

pseudo- /ˈsjuːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
not genuine pseudo-

pseudo-TLD n
pseudo-domaine

pseudo-anglicism n
word with an English appearance that is not current in English faux anglicisme

pseudo-type n
pseudo-type

pseudobulb n
storage organ in orchids pseudo-bulbe pseudobulbe

pseudocereal n
plant whose seeds are used to make flour, but doesn’t belong to the grass family pseudo-céréale

pseudocode n
description of a computer programming algorithm pseudo-code

pseudocolumn n
pseudo-colonne

pseudocrater n
volcanic landform pseudocratère

pseudocyesis n
false pregnancy grossesse nerveuse pseudocyesis

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] n
sympathomimetic alkaloid pseudoéphédrine

pseudohermaphrodite n
individual with a genital malformation pseudo-hermaphrodite

pseudohermaphroditism n
having different internal and external sexual organs pseudo-hermaphrodisme

pseudologue n
pathological liar pseudologue

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
fictitious name pseudonyme nom de guerre

pseudoparasitism n
pseudoparasitisme

pseudopod /ˈsuːdə(ʊ)pɒd/ n
temporary projection pseudopode

pseudoscience n
purported science pseudo-science

pseudoscientific adj
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience pseudo-scientifique

pshaw /pʃɔː/ interjection
indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief peuh

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
Greek letter psi

psittacism n
repetitive words psittacisme

psoriasis n
facial skin disease psoriasis

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ n
the human soul, mind, or spirit psyché psychisme

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc. psychédélique

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
of, or relating to, psychiatry psychiatrique

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
doctor specializing in psychiatry psychiatre psychiatriste

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
branch of medicine dealing with mental illness psychiatrie

psychic n
a person who contacts the dead médium

psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ n
psychotic or otherwise insane person psychopathe

psycho- prefix
relating to the mind psycho-

psychoanalysis n
family of psychological theories psychanalyse

psychoanalyst n
practitioner psychanalyste

psychoanalytic adj
of or relating to psychoanalysis psychanalytique

psychoanalyze v
practice psychoanalysis psychanalyser

psychodramatic adj
Pertaining to psychodrama psychodramatique

psychohistory /sʌɪkəʊˈhɪstəɹi/ n
psychohistoire

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power psychokinèse psychokinésie télékinésie

psycholinguistics n
study of comprehension and production of language psycholinguistique

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adj
of or pertaining to psychology psychologique

psychological warfare n
The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone guerre psychologique

psychologically adv
in a psychological manner psychologiquement

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
expert in the field of psychology psychologue

psychologize v
interpret or analyze in psychological terms psychologiser

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of the human mind psychologie
the study of the human behavior psychologie
the study of animal behavior psychologie
the mental characteristics of a particular individual psychologie

psychometry n
paranormal ability psychométrie

psychomotricity n
mental control of muscles psychomotricité

psychonaut n
psychonaute

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ n
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder psychopathe
person with a personality disorder psychopathe
person who has no moral conscience psychopathe
popular: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts psychopathe

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ adj
relating to a psychopath psychopathique

psychopathological /saɪ.koʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɑːdʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adj
of or relating to psychopathology psychopathologique

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of mental illness psychopathologie

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
personality disorder psychopathie

psychophysics n
a branch of psychology psychophysique

psychophysiological adj
pertaining to psychophysiology psychophysiologique

psychophysiology n
branch of physiology psychophysiologie

psychopolitics n
interaction between psychology and politics psychopolitique

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
entity who assists souls psychopompe

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/ /ˈsɑɪˌkosɪs/ n
mental disorder psychose

psychosocial adj
having both psychological and social aspects psychosocial

psychosociologist n
psychosociologue

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
of physical effects with mental causes psychosomatique

psychosynthesis n
form of psychology based on the direct experience of the self psychosynthèse

psychotechnic adj
relating to psychotechnics psychotechnique

psychotechnology n
the technological application of psychology psychotechnique

psychotherapy n
treatment of those with mental illness psychothérapie

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis psychotique

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ n
a person affected by psychosis psychotique

psychrometer n
instrument which measures atmospheric humidity psychromètre

psychrosensitive adj
frileux

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
a small grouse, Lagopus lagopède ptarmigan

pteridophyte /təˈɹɪdəˌfaɪt/ /tɪˈɹɪdəˌfaɪt/ n
vascular plants that produce spores but not seeds ptéridophyte

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ n
informal term for any pterosaur ptérodactyle

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
extinct flying reptile ptérosaure

pterygote n
insect of the other Pterygota ptérygote

ptilinum /(p)tɪˈlʌɪnəm/ /ˈ(p)tɪlɪnəm/ n
bladder-like pouch on the head of some flies ptiline

ptilo- /(p)tɪləʊ/ prefix
downy, feathery, penniform, plumiform ptil-

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
public house pub bar estaminet taverne

pube /pjuːb/ n
a single pubic hair poil pubien

puberty n
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction puberté

pubescent n
arriving at puberty pubère

pubic /ˈpjuːbɪk/ adj
of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis pubien

pubic hair n
collectively poil pubien
singular poil pubien

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
the pubic bone pubis

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
pertaining to people as a whole public
open to all members of a community public
provided (by the government) for the community public
able to be seen or known to everybody public

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
people in general public

public administration n
implementation of public policy administration publique

public domain n
realm of intellectual property domaine public

public finance n
field of economics finances publiques

public holiday n
national or regional holiday from work on a specific day fête fête légale jour férié

public housing n
accommodation subsidised by the government for disadvantaged groups logement social

public key n
the public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography clé publique

public key cryptography n
subfield of cryptography cryptographie à clé publique

public law n
law droit public

public life n
aspects of social life which occur in public vie publique

public opinion n
opinion of the public opinion publique

public relations n
profession PR RP relations publiques

public sector n
industries provided by the government secteur public

public telephone n
public telephone téléphone public

public transport n
form of transport transport en commun

publican n
Roman tax collector publicain
landlord of a pub patron de bistro patronne de bistro

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
an issue of printed or other matter publication
act of publishing publication

publicist n
a journalist who focusses on politics publiciste
person whose job is to publicize [[agent]] [[publicitaire]] [[agent]] de [[publicité]] publicitaire

publicity n
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something publicité

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
in an open and public manner publiquement

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution publier
to issue a medium (e.g. publication) publier
to announce to the public publier

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
One who publishes, especially books éditeur maison d'édition

publishing house n
company that produces books maison d'édition

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ n
virgin pucelle

puck /pʌk/ n
disk used in hockey palet rondelle

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
boiled or steamed cake or dessert pudding
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent pudding pouding
sausage made primarily from blood boudin

pudding chomeur n
pouding chômeur

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
a small pool of water flaque flaque d'eau gouille

pudgy /ˈpʌdʒi/ adj
Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby grassouillet rebondi replet

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ n
appropriate sense of modesty or shame pudeur

puericulture n
rearing of young children puériculture

puerile /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ adj
childish; trifling; silly puéril

puff /pʌf/ n
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe bouffée latte
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth souffle
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself souffle
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air bouffée

puff pastry n
light, flaky pastry pâte feuilletée

puff up v
to inflate with air gonfler
to swell due to injury enfler

puffadder n
Britis arietans vipère heurtante

puffball n
fungi vesse-de-loup

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
seabird with a coloured beak macareux

puffy /ˈpʌfi/ adj
exaggeratedly eloquent speaking or writing boursouflé
inflated bouffi enflé rebondi

pug /pʌɡ/ n
small dog carlin

pug nose n
a short nose nez retroussé

pug-nosed adj
having a pug nose au nez retroussé

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).dʒəl.ɪst/ /ˈpjuː.dʒəl.ɪst/ n
one who fights with his fists; a boxer pugiliste pugilistes

pugilistic adj
pugilistique

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
aggressive, belligerent pugnace

puissance /ˈpjuːɪ.s(ə)ns/ n
power, might or potency puissance

puissant /ˈpjuəsənt/ /ˈpwɪs(ə)nt/ adj
powerful, mighty puissant

puke /pjuːk/ n
vomit vomi

puke /pjuːk/ v
to vomit vomir dégobiller dégueuler gerber caller l'orignal

puku /ˈpuːkuː/ n
antelope puku

pulchritude [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] n
pulchritude beauté vénusté

pulchritudinous /ˌpʌlkɹɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ adj
having great physical beauty somptueux

pull /pʊl/ n
influence as means of gaining advantage influence

pull /pʊl/ v
remove (something) from circulation retirer
succeed in finding a person with whom to have sex tirer un coup
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one tirer
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force tirer

pull an all-nighter v
work throughout the night passer une nuit blanche

pull down v
demolish abattre démolir
make lower rabattre ramener

pull off v
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult sortir tirer
To remove by pulling retirer sortir

pull oneself together v
to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused ressaisir

pull out v
to maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane déboucher engager
to remove something from a container sortir
to use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control retirer
to withdraw retirer

pull out all the stops v
reserve nothing mettre les petits plats dans les grands

pull over v
come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder arrêter ranger

pull someone down a peg v
remettre à sa place

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
do someone's difficult work tirer les marrons du feu

pull someone's leg v
to tease someone faire marcher monter quelqu'un en bateau

pull strings v
to control behind the scenes tirer les ficelles
to use one's influence with others [[faire]] [[jouer]] [[ses]] [[relations]] pistonner

pull up v
lift vertically soulever

pull-focus /pʊl ˈfəʊkəs/ n
filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used rattrapage de point

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ n
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back traction

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
young hen poulette

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
one of simple machines poulie

pullover n
sweater pull-over

pulmonary adj
related to lungs pulmonaire

pulmonary alveolus n
small air sac in the lungs alvéole pulmonaire

pulmonary embolism n
embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery embolie pulmonaire

pulmonary tuberculosis n
tuberculosis infecting the lungs tuberculose

pulmonology n
the branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract pneumologie

pulp n
lurid style of writing or publishing (presse) à sensation
mass of chemically processed wood fibres pulpe
center of a fruit pulpe
center of a tooth pulpe
mass of which paper is produced pulpe
soft, moist mass pulpe

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
raised platform in church chaire

pulpitis n
dentistry pulpite

pulsar n
rotating neutron star pulsar

pulse /pʌls/ n
regular beat caused by the heart pouls
beat, throb pouls
in music pouls

pultaceous /pʌlˈteɪʃəs/ adj
softened pultacé

pulverise v
to render into dust or powder pulvériser

pulverulent /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ adj
consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder pulvérulent

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
pumice ponce pierre ponce

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly marteler rouer de coups

pump /pʌmp/ n
device for moving liquid or gas pompe
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel pompe

pump /pʌmp/ v
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas pomper
to move rhythmically pomper

pumpable adj
able to be pumped pompable

pumpjack n
drive for a submerged pump chevalet de pompage

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
color citrouille
fruit of this plant citrouille potiron
plant citrouille courge

pumpkin pie n
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins tarte à la citrouille

pumpkin spice n
épices d'automne

pumpkinification n
the act of turning into a pumpkin apocoloquintose

pun /pʌn/ n
joke or type of wordplay calembour jeu de mots

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
hit or strike with one's fist coup de poing
device for creating holes in thin material pointeau poinçon
hole or opening created with a punch poinçonnage
mechanism for punching holes in paper poinçonneuse
beverage punch

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
to employ a punch to create a hole poinçonner
to mark a ticket poinçonner

punch above one's weight /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/ v
achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments jouer dans la cour des grands se dépasser

punch card n
card with have holes or notches used for storing data carte perforée

punch in v
to punch a time card pointer

punch line n
final part of a joke chute

punching bag n
device used to practice punching sac de boxe sac de frappe
object of abuse souffre-douleur

punctiform adj
Having the form of a point ponctiforme

punctilio /pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/ n
exactness, strictness pointille

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
strictly attentive to detail pointilleux

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ adj
prompt ponctuel

punctuality n
state of being punctual ponctualité

punctually adv
in a punctual manner ponctuellement

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
add punctuation to ponctuer

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
set of symbols ponctuation

punctuation mark n
symbol to make the sense of what is written easier to determine signe de ponctuation

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ n
hole, cut or tear perforation piqûre

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ v
to pierce perforer

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
a Hindu scholar pandit

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
foul odor puanteur

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
having a strong odour âcre

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct punir châtier

punishable adj
appropriate for punishment punissable passible

punisher n
one who punishes punisseur punisseuse

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
penalty for wrongdoing punition châtiment
suffering imposed as retribution châtiment punition
the act of punishing punition
harsh treatment or experience punition

punitive adj
punishing punitif

punk /pʌŋk/ n
a juvenile delinquent, young petty criminal or trouble-maker racaille vaurien
a social and musical movement rooted in rebelling against the established order punk
the music of the punk movement punk
a person of that movement, a punk rocker punk
a worthless person morpion petit con

punkah /ˈpʌŋkə/ n
fan panka

punkahwallah /ˈpʌŋkəˌwɑlə/ /ˈpʌŋkəˌwɒlə/ n
boy who operates a punkah panca panka punka

punnet /ˈpʌnɪt/ n
small receptacle barquette cagette

punter /ˈpʌn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌn.tɚ/ n
One who gambles; a speculator parieur

puny /pjuːni/ adj
of inferior size chétif frêle

pup /pʌp/ n
young dog, etc. chiot

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
insect chrysalide nymphe

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
learner élève
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye pupille prunelle

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
movable model of a person or animal marionnette

puppet government n
government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power gouvernement fantoche

puppet show n
theatrical performance with puppets spectacle de marionnettes théâtre de marionnettes

puppeteer n
person who uses a puppet marionnettiste
someone who is manipulative manipulateur

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
young dog chiot
young rat raton

puppy love n
youthful infatuation with another person amourette

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
individual item one has purchased achat acquisition
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something achat acquisition

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price acheter
to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain or acquire acquérir

purchase price n
price at which something is purchased prix d'achat

purchasing power n
amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency pouvoir d'achat

pure /pjɔɹ/ /pjʊə/ adj
free of flaws or imperfections pur
free of foreign material or pollutants pur
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean pur

pure as the driven snow adj
free of flaws or imperfections blanc comme neige

pure mathematics n
area of mathematics mathématiques pures

pureblooded adj
of pure blood de souche

purebred adj
that which has genuine parents of the same breed pur-sang

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
food that has been ground into a thick liquid purée

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc. purge épuration
the act of purging purge épuration

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities éliminer

purification n
act of purifying purification

purificator n
napkin purificatoire

purify v
cleanse something of impurities purifier
free someone from guilt or sin purifier

purine /ˈpjʊəɹiːn/ n
organic heterocyclic base purine

purism n
insistence on the traditionally correct way purisme

purist adj
pertaining to purism puriste

purist n
advocate of purism puriste

puritan adj
having very strict moral standards puritain

purity /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
the state of being pure pureté

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
longitudinal structural member of a roof panne

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ adj
colour pourpre violet

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
colour pourpre violet

purple emperor n
butterfly grand mars changeant

purple heron n
Ardea purpurea héron pourpré

purple prose n
extravagant or flowery writing langage fleuri

purple swamphen n
Porphyrio porphyrio poule sultane talève sultane

purplish adj
somewhat purple in colour/color violâtre violacé

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
to convey prétendre
to intend avoir l'intention

purported /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
Supposed putatif supposé

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
intention intention
subject of discourse sujet
target but objectif

purposely adv
on purpose; intentionally exprès

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
in blazon, of the colour purple pourpre

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
purple colour on a coat of arms pourpre

purpuric acid n
nitrogenous acid acide purpurique

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented ronron ronronnement

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat ronronner

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
quantity of money bourse
small bag for carrying money bourse portemonnaie
small bag for carrying personal items sac à main

purser n
person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship commissaire du bord

purslane /ˈpɜːslən/ /ˈpɝslən/ n
Portulaca oleracea pourpier

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adj
in conformance to, or in agreement with en [[conformité]] avec

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adv
accordingly, consequently conformément

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pɚˈsu/ v
to aim for rechercher
to follow urgently poursuivre

pursuer n
one who pursues poursuivant

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
act of pursuing poursuite

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ adj
consisting of pus purulent

pus /pʌs/ n
fluid found in regions of infection pus

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
transitive: apply a force to (an object) so that it moves away pousser
intransitive: apply force to an object so that it moves away pousser
continually attempt to persuade (a person) pousser

push the envelope v
to go beyond established limits pousser le bouchon

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ n
electrical switch bouton-poussoir

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor pompe

pushchair n
a stroller poussette

pushing up daisies adj
(euphemism) dead manger les pissenlits par la racine

pusillanimous /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
showing cowardice pusillanime

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
containing pus purulent

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ n
affectionate term for a girl or woman minette
informal: affectionate term for a cat minet minou chaton
informal: coward froussard mauviette poltron
slang: female genitalia chatte foufoune minou noune plotte

pussy eating n
cunnilingus broutage de minou broute-minou minette

pussy-cat n
affectionate term for a cat minet chaton chatonne minette

put /pʊt/ v
to express something in a certain manner mettre
to place something somewhere mettre placer poser

put a foot wrong v
make a mistake faire un faux pas

put all one's eggs in one basket v
to rely on a single source mettre tous les œufs dans le même panier

put an end to v
terminate mettre un terme à

put away v
to place out of the way ranger

put back v
to postpone an arranged event remettre
to return something to its original place remettre
to reset a clock to an earlier time reculer remettre les pendules à l’heure
to turn back; to return faire demi-tour

put down v
add a name to a list inscrire
administer euthanasia to an animal endormir
belittle, or demean médire
cease reading a document poser
drop someone off déposer
pay a deposit déposer
halt, eliminate, often by force mater
set down, stop carrying déposer poser
terminate a telephone conversation reposer

put down roots v
to do things or acts which show that one wants to stay there prendre racine
to feel that one belongs in a place prendre racine

put in v
to place inside fourrer insérer mettre

put into practice v
make something a practical reality mettre en pratique

put off v
to delay ajourner
to offend, repulse rebuter

put on v
to don clothing mettre

put on airs v
become haughty, assume a haughty manner donner des airs prendre des airs

put on weight v
to become heavier gagner du poids grossir prendre du poids

put one's best foot forward v
make favorable impression se montrer sous son meilleur jour

put one's finger on v
identify mettre le doigt sur

put one's foot in one's mouth v
misspeak; say something embarrassing or wrong se prendre les pieds dans le tapis

put out adj
taking offense vexé

put out v
consent to sex écarter les cuisses
extinguish éteindre
produce produire

put someone in their place v
to humble or rebuke remettre quelqu'un à sa place

put that in your pipe and smoke it phraseologicalUnit
emphasizes a statement je vous laisse y réfléchir

put the blame on v
to blame someone rejeter la faute

put the cart before the horse v
to put things in the wrong order mettre la charrue avant les bœufs

put the make on v
pursue with romantic interest faire des avances séduire quelqu'un

put through v
to connect (telephoning) passer

put to bed v
help someone go to bed coucher mettre au lit

put to sleep v
to cause someone to sleep endormir

put up v
to house, shelter abriter
to place in a high location placer

put upon adj
imposed on exploité utilisé

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
commonly believed or deemed to be the case putatif présumé

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ n
the act of causing to rot putréfaction

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable putrescible

putrid /ˈpju.tɹɛd/ /ˈpju.tɹɪd/ adj
rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction putride

putsch /pʊtʃ/ n
a coup; an illegal effort to forcibly overthrow the current government putsch coup d'état

putting green n
area on a golf course vert

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
a form of cement mastic

putty /ˈpʌti/ v
to fix something using putty mastiquer

putty in someone's hands n
a person easily manipulated marionnette

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
anything difficult to understand or make sense of énigme mystère
game for one person puzzle casse-tête jeu de patience
riddle devinette

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
confused or perplexed perplexe

pyelon n
pyélon

pygidium n
The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods pygidium

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
a member of various African peoples pygmée

pygmy chimpanzee n
alternative name for bonobo chimpanzé pygmée

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
a gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple pylône
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables pylône

pyocyanic adj
pyocyanique

pyorrhea n
chronic periodontitis pyorrhée
discharge of pus pyorrhée

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
ancient construction pyramide
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base pyramide
construction pyramide

pyramid scheme n
illicit money-making scheme vente pyramidale

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to a pyramid pyramidal

pyramidion n
miniature pyramid pyramidion

pyran n
In chemistry pyrane

pyranic adj
In chemistry pyranique

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
funeral pile bûcher

pyrheliometer n
measuring device pyrhéliomètre

pyriform adj
pear-shaped piriforme

pyrimidine /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ n
diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions pyrimidine

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
mineral iron disulfide pyrite

pyroclastic adj
composed of volcanic rock fragments pyroclastique

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
pyroclastic flow nuée ardente

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents pyrolyse

pyrolytic adj
of, relating to, or produced by pyrolysis pyrolytique

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
disorder pyromanie

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
one who is obsessed with fire pyromane

pyromantic adj
of, or relating to pyromancy pyromantique

pyrophobia n
fear of fires pyrophobie

pyrosis n
burning sensation due to reflux brûlures d'estomac pyrosis

pyrotechnic /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/ adj
of or relating to fireworks pyrotechnique

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
art and technology of fireworks pyrotechnie

pyrotechnist n
person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks artificier

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑksiːn/ /pʌɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
mineral pyroxène

pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/ adj
Of or characterized by pyrrhics pyrrhique

pyrrhotite /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/ n
pyrrhotite

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds pyrrole

pythiad n
interval of time pythiade

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
constricting snake python

pâté /ˈpæteɪ/ n
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables pâté

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
judge in Islam cadi

qilin n
mythical creature qilin

qipao n
a traditional dress worn by Chinese women qipao robe chinoise

qishlaq n
a rural settlement of nomadic people kichlak

qua /kwɑː/ preposition
in the capacity of en tant que

quack /kwæk/ n
sound made by a duck coin-coin
doctor toubib
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine charlatan charlatane
charlatan charlatan charlatane

quack /kwæk/ v
to make a noise like a duck cancaner

quackery n
practice charlatanisme

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills charlatan marchand d'orviétan médicastre

quad bike n
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle quad

quadcopter n
aircraft quadrirotor

quadlet n
A word consisting of four bytes. quartet

quadragenarian n
one who is quadragenarian quadragénaire

quadrangular adj
in the shape of a quadrangle quadrangulaire

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ n
measuring device quadrant
region of the Cartesian plane quadrant
fourth of a circle quadrant
section quadrant

quadratic adj
1=of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c quadratique

quadratic equation n
second-degree equation équation du second degré

quadrature n
astronomy quadrature
mathematics quadrature

quadrature amplitude modulation n
method of sending information modulation d'amplitude en quadrature

quadric n
surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation quadrique

quadriceps n
a muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh. quadriceps

quadriceps femoris n
muscle quadriceps fémoral

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ n
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses quadrige

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ adj
having four sides quadrilatéral

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
polygon having four sides quadrangle quadrilatère

quadrilingual adj
able to speak four languages quadrilingue

quadrille n
dance quadrille

quadrillion /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪɫjən/ n
any very large number milliard milliards million millions

quadrillion /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪɫjən/ numeral
a million trillion, 1024 quadrillion
a thousand trillion, 1015 billiard million de milliards

quadriplegia n
paralysis of all four limbs quadriplégie tétraplégie

quadripolar adj
having four poles quadripolaire

quadripole n
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals quadripôle

quadrireme n
galley with four banks of oars quadrirème

quadrisyllabic adj
having four syllables quadrisyllabique

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹupɛd/ n
a four-footed or four-legged animal quadrupède tétrapode

quadrupedy n
quadrupédie

quadruplane n
An airplane with four superposed main supporting surfaces quadriplan

quadruplet n
infant born as one of four quadruplé
sequence of four elements quadruplet

quadrupolar adj
pertaining to a quadrupole quadrupolaire

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ n
Ancient Roman official questeur

quaffle n
ball used in Quidditch souafle

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation bourbier
swampy ground bourbier marais marécage

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
any of several small game birds caille caille des blés

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
cleverness or ingenuity finesse intelligence
fastidious délicat exigeant
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical illogique incohérant incovenant
interestingly strange remarquable
old-fashioned charm pittoresque vieillot

qualification /kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ n
ability or attribute qualification
process of deciding the running order qualification

qualified adj
meeting requirements qualifié

qualified majority n
majority that reaches a preset threshold level majorité qualifiée

qualify /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
to certify or license someone for something qualifier
to make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task qualifier
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage se qualifier
to describe or characterize something by listing its qualities caractériser définir qualifier

qualitative /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ adj
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity qualitatif
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound qualitatif

qualitatively adv
in a qualitative manner qualitativement

quality /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ adj
being of good worth qualité

quality /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
level of excellence qualité
differentiating property or attribute qualité
degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws qualité

quality of life n
general well-being of individuals and societies qualité de vie

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule scrupule

quandary /ˈkwɑːn.dəɹɪ/ n
a dilemma dilemme
a state of not knowing what to decide embarras incertitude perplexité

quango /kwæŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it autorité administrative indépendante

quantifiable adj
capable of being quantified quantifiable

quantifier n
A logical operator quantificateur
A word, such as all or many, that expresses a quantity quantificateur

quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ v
to assign a quantity to quantifier

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
quantile in statistics quantile

quantitative /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adj
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality quantitatif
quantitatif
of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample quantitatif

quantitative metathesis n
métathèse de quantité

quantity /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑntɨti/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement quantité
indefinite amount of something quantité
specific measured amount quantité
considerable measure or amount quantité

quantization n
quantisation
in physics quantification
process of approximating a continuous signal quantification

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ adj
involving quanta quantique

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ n
indivisible unit of a given quantity quantum
quantity quantité

quantum chromodynamics n
quantum field theory chromodynamique quantique

quantum computer n
computer that relies on quantum mechanical phenomena for speed calculateur quantique

quantum dot n
fluorescent nanoparticle point quantique

quantum entanglement n
quantum mechanical phenomenon intrication quantique enchevêtrement quantique

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
electron's state of change saut quantique

quantum logic n
a form of non-classical logic logique quantique

quantum mechanics n
branch of physics mécanique quantique

quantum physics n
quantum mechanics physique quantique

quantum teleportation n
instantaneous transference of a quantum state téléportation quantique

quantum theory n
theory théorie des quanta

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
sanitary measure isolating infected people quarantaine
any rigorous measure of isolation quarantaine
period of isolation quarantaine
detention of ship quarantaine
place for isolating persons quarantaine
storage for suspected files quarantaine

quarantine flag n
yellow flag drapeau jaune

quark /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter quark
soft creamy cheese fromage blanc caillé faisselle maquée

quarkonium n
meson quarkonium

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
verbal dispute or heated argument dispute querelle
square-headed arrow for a crossbow carreau

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
to contend, argue strongly, squabble se quereller se disputer

quarrelsome adj
given to quarreling querelleur querelleux

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
site for mining stone carrière
animal which is hunted proie

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ n
a unit of liquid capacity pinte

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtə/ n
one of four equal parts quart quartier
period of three months trimestre
section of a town quartier
part on either side of a horse's hoof between toe and heel quartier

quarter of an hour n
fifteen minutes quart d'heure

quarter past n
translations for "quarter past one" une heure et quart

quarter to n
example: quarter to two deux heures moins le quart

quarter-century n
period of twenty-five years quart de siècle

quarterback n
offensive back quart-arrière quarterback

quarterdeck n
aft part of the upper deck demi-dunette

quarterfinal n
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals quart de finale

quarterfinalist n
quarterfinal participant quart-de-finaliste

quarterly adj
divided into four parts crosswise écartelé
occurring once every quarter year trimestriel

quarterly adv
once every quarter year trimestriellement

quartermaster n
officer responsible for supplies quartier-maître

quartet n
four musicians who perform a piece of music together quartette quatuor
music composition in four parts quartette quatuor
group of four quatuor quadrille

quartile n
any of the four groups quartile
any of the three points quartile

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
mineral quartz cristal de roche

quartzite /ˈkwɔːɹtsaɪt/ n
metamorphic rock quartzite

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
An extragalactic object quasar

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ v
to void or suppress (a subpoena, decision) annuler supprimer

quasiparticle n
entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle quasi-particule quasiparticule

quaternary /kwəˈtɜːnəɹi/ /ˈkwɑːtɚˌnɛəɹi/ adj
of fourth rank or order quaternaire d'ordre quatre
of mathematical expressions d'ordre quatre

quaternion /kwəˈtəːni.ən/ n
Mathematical sense quaternion

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
a stanza of four lines quatrain

quatrayle n
ancestor arrière-arrière-arrière-grand-père quadrisaïeul

quatrefoil n
shape quatrefeuille

quaver n
(music) an eighth note croche

quay /kiː/ n
structure for loading and unloading vessels quai

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
quantum bit qubit

queasy adj
experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness nauséeux

queef /kwiːf/ n
an emission of air from the vagina pet vaginal

queen /kwiːn/ n
adult female cat chatte
chess piece dame reine
playing card dame reine
female monarch reine
reproductive female animal in a hive reine
wife of a king reine
slang: male homosexual folle

queen bee n
reproductive female bee reine reine des abeilles

queen mother n
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch reine mère

queen of beasts n
the lioness reine des animaux

queen of diamonds n
playing card dame de carreau

queen of hearts n
playing card dame de cœur

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
playing card dame de piques

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
weird, odd, different bizarre

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ v
obstruer saboter

quefrency /ˈkwiːfɹənsi/ n
inverse of distance between lines in a Fourier transform quéfrence

quell /kwɛl/ n
transitive: to subdue, put down réprimer

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
cool rapidly by immersion tremper
extinguish a flame éteindre
satisfy a thirst étancher apaiser rassasier

quenelle /kwɪˈnɛl/ n
dumpling quenelle

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
mill moulin à bras

query /ˈkwɪəɹi/ n
computing: set of instructions passed to a database requête
question or inquiry question

query language n
computer language langage de requête

quest /kwɛst/ n
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal quête

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
doubt or challenge doute question
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote motion
sentence, phrase or word question
subject or topic question

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
ask questions of interroger questionner
raise doubts about mettre en question douter mettre en doute remettre en question

question mark n
punctuation point d'interrogation

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
of dubious respectability or morality douteux
problematic; open to doubt or challenge discutable

questionnaire /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
form containing a list of questions questionnaire enquête

quetzal /ˈkɛt.səl/ n
monetary unit quetzal
quetzal bird couroucou royal quetzal

queue /kjuː/ n
(heraldry) animal's tail queue
hairstyle natte
line of people queue file
waiting list file
data structure file

queue /kjuː/ v
arrange into a queue faire la queue se mettre en ligne
put oneself at the end of a queue faire la queue

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument argutie

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner chicaner chinoiser chipoter ergoter pinailler

quiche /kiːʃ/ n
a kind of pie quiche

quick /kwɪk/ adj
alive animé vivant
moving with speed rapide

quick buck n
easy money argent facile

quick-and-dirty adj
hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate quick-and-dirty

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
brief sexual encounter petite vite

quicklime n
calcium oxide chaux vive

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
rapidly, fast vite rapidement

quickness n
rapidity of movement or activity rapidité

quicksand n
type of sand sables mouvants

quicksilver n
mercury vif-argent

quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.pɹoʊˈkwoʊ/ /ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/ n
something understood as another quiproquo
this for that contrepartie donnant donnant on ne donne rien pour rien

quiddity /ˈkwɪdɪti/ n
eccentricity excentricité
essence essence quiddité
trifle bagatelle broutille

quiescent /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/ adj
Inactive, at rest, quiet calme quiescent tranquille

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ adj
having little motion tranquille calme paisible
not busy calme
not talking silencieux discret
with little sound silencieux calme

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ v
to become quiet apaiser calmer taire tranquilliser
to cause someone to become quiet apaiser calmer

quiet down v
To make someone or something become quieter taire

quieten /ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ v
to become quiet se calmer
to make quiet apaiser

quietism n
form of mysticism quiétisme

quietist /ˈkwʌɪətɪst/ n
a mystic who follows quietism quiétiste

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adv
in a quiet manner tranquillement paisablement

quill /kwɪl/ n
needle-like structure that grows on the skin piquant épine
pen made of feather plume
lower shaft of a feather plume

quillwort n
any plant of the family Isoetaceae isoète

quilt n
bed covering édredon

quilt v
to construct a quilt matelasser ouater

quilted adj
having the characteristics of a quilt matelassé rembourré
having the characteristics that approximate a quilt matelassé

quince /kwɪns/ n
fruit coing cognassier
tree cognassier coing

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ n
in Mexico, fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman fête des quinze ans quinceañera

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ n
arrangement of five units quinconce

quinidine n
isomer of quinine quinidine

quinine /ˈkwɪniːn/ n
alkaloid used to treat malaria quinine

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
Chenopodium quinoa quinoa

quinquagenarian n
One who is between the age of 50 and 59 quinquagénaire

quinquennial /kwɪŋˈkwɛ.ni.əl/ adj
that happens every five years quinquennal

quinquennium n
period of time five years long quinquennat

quintal /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
hundredweight quintal

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
most perfect example of its type quintessence

quintessential /ˌkwɪnt.əˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
of the nature of a quintessence quintessentiel

quintet n
(music) a composition in five parts quintette
(music) a group of five musicians quintette

quintillion n
any very large number milliard milliards million millions

quintillion numeral
a billion billion, 1018 trillion milliard de milliards
a million quadrillion, 1030 quintillion

quintuple n
a five fold amount quintuple

quintuplet n
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth quintuplé

quip /kwɪp/ n
smart, sarcastic turn or jest blague plaisanterie

quip /kwɪp/ v
to make a quip blaguer plaisanter

quire /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
one-twentieth of a ream cahier
set of leaves cahier

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
idiosyncrasy bizarrerie excentricité maniérisme

quirky adj
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies cocasse

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
traitor collabo quisling

quit /kwɪt/ adj
to give up, stop doing something arrêter
to leave quitter

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
in a fully justified sense; truly vraiment
to a moderate extent assez
to the greatest extent; completely complètement tout à fait

quite a few determiner
indefinite and somewhat large number pas mal

quits /kwɪts/ adj
on equal monetary terms quitte

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
arrow container carquois
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion frisson frémissement tremblement

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion frémir

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality quichottesque

quiz /kwɪz/ n
competition in the answering of questions quiz

qulliq n
lamp qulliq

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
Latin proverb CQFD ce qu’il fallait démontrer

quoll /ˈkwɒl/ n
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus chat marsupial dasyure

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/ n
minimum number of members required quorum

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
form of protectionism quota
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division quota

quotation n
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted cotation devis
fragment of a human expression citation

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural. guillemet

quote /kwəʊt/ n
a statement attributed to someone else citation
a summary of work to be done with a set price cotation devis

quote /kwəʊt/ v
to name the current price coter
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price coter deviser
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else citer

quote unquote adj
Emphasize the following word or phrase for irony entre guillemets soit disant

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
daily quotidien quotidienne

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
quotidian, daily things banalité quotidien

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
number resulting from division quotient
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities quotient

qutrit n
quantum unit of information qutrit

rRNA n
ribosomal RNA ARNr

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
channel, groove of recess in e.g. wood feuillure

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
Jewish scholar or teacher rabbin

rabbinate n
office or function of a rabbi rabbinat

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ adj
Related to rabbis rabbinique

rabbinical adj
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work rabbinique

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
mammal lapin

rabbit ears n
an indoor dipole antenna antenne en V d'intérieur

rabbit hutch n
a cage in which rabbits are kept cabane à lapins clapier à lapins

rabbit punch n
a chopping punch to the back of the neck or head coup du lapin

rabbit warren n
A confusingly labyrinthine environment labyrinthe
An underground system of interconnected tunnels occupied by rabbits garenne

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
a disorderly crowd cohue foule
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people racaille populace

rabble rouser n
(idiomatic) someone or something that tends to inspire mobs agitateur fauteur de troubles

rabid /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
affected with rabies enragé
furious; raging; extremely violent enragé

rabidly adv
in a rabid manner avec fanatisme comme un(e) enragé(e) farouchement férocement

rabidness n
the property of being rabid férocité

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
viral disease rage

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
any mammal of the family Procyonidae procyonidé
any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae procyoniné
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor raton laveur chaoui chat sauvage raton laveur commun

raccoon dog n
Nyctereutes procyonoides chien viverrin

race /ɹeɪs/ n
contest course
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage race
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics race
a breed or strain of domesticated animal race
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species race
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; informal for subspecies race

race /ɹeɪs/ v
to move or drive at high speed élancer

race against time n
situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline course contre la montre course contre le temps

race baiting n
using racially derisive communication to anger, intimidate, or coerce supplice racial

race car n
car that goes at very fast speeds voiture de course

race hatred n
hatred towards an ethnic group racial

racecourse n
(UK) a racetrack where horse races are run hippodrome
a course over which races are run champ de courses

racehorse n
a horse that competes in races [[cheval]] de [[course]]

raceme /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
type of inflorescence grappe racème

racemization n
formation of racemate racémisation

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
someone who takes part in a race coureur coureuse
something used for racing bicyclette de course racer vélo de course

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
a course over which races are run champ de courses hippodrome piste

rachitis /ɹəˈkʌɪtɪs/ n
rickets rachitisme

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
of or relating to a race (or a people) racial

racial discrimination n
type of discrimination discrimination raciale

racialism n
racism racisme

racialist n
raciste

racially adv
relating to race [[à]] [[motivation]] [[raciste]]

racily adv
in a racy manner avec verve lestement

raciness n
the property of being racy piquant

racing n
the sport of competing in races course

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
race discrimination or dislike racisme

racist adj
relating to racism raciste

racist n
person who believes a particular race is superior to others. raciste

rack /ɹæk/ n
cut of meat carré
series of shelves étagère
torture device chevalet
woman's breasts balcon devanture

rack one's brain v
struggle to think of something se casser les méninges se creuser la tête

rack railway n
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism chemin de fer à crémaillère

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
implement raquette
fraud escroquerie
loud noise vacarme boucan tintamarre

raclette n
cheese raclette
dish raclette

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ n
storyteller raconteur

racquet /ˈɹækɪt/ n
an implement with a handle used to hit a ball raquette

ractopamine n
a drug used as a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs raised for their meat ractopamine

radar astronomy n
astronomical technique radarastronomie

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ adj
arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common center radial

radian n
unit radian

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
radioactive energy radiation rayonnement
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface radiation

radiative adj
related to radiation radiatif

radiator ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ n
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room radiateur
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air radiateur

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
favouring fundamental change radical
linguistics: pertaining to the root of a word radical
pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something radical
thoroughgoing radical
pertaining to the root (of a plant) radical
slang: excellent génial super

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
arithmetic: root (of a number or quantity) racine
historical: early 20th-century France radical radicale
linguistics: portion of a character that provides an indication of its meaning radical clé
organic chemistry: free radical radical
person with radical opinions radical

radicalism n
social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society radicalisme

radicalization n
the process or result of radicalizing radicalisation

radicalize v
(transitive) to make radical radicaliser

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
receiver radio
technology radio radiodiffusion

radio altimeter n
radioaltimètre

radio beacon n
beacon that emits radiowave radiobalise radioborne

radio button n
preset button on a radio bouton radio
selction button in graphical user interface bouton radio

radio clock n
a clock that is synchronized to a remote time standard by means of radio signals horloge radio horloge radio-pilotée

radio direction finder n
radiocompas

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
acoustic performance théâtre radiophonique

radio frequency n
part of the electromagnetic spectrum within which radio waves are transmitted radiofréquence

radio silence n
period of time when all radio transmissions cease silence radio

radio source n
any astronomical object that emits radio waves radiosource

radio station n
broadcast station emitting an audio signal station de radio

radio telescope n
astronomical device radiotélescope

radio wave n
electromagnetic radiation onde radio

radio- prefix
radiation radio-
radio (broadcasting) radio-

radio-controlled adj
controlled remotely using radio signals télécommandé téléguidé

radio-controlled car n
radio-controlled car voiture téléguidée

radioactivation n
radioactivation

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
exhibiting radioactivity radioactif radioactive

radioactive fallout n
material from a radioactive plume retombée radioactive

radioactive waste n
type of waste déchet radioactif

radioactivity n
radiation emitted radioactivité
emission of ionizing radiation radioactivité

radioconcentric adj
radioconcentrique

radioconductor n
radioconducteur

radiodiagnostics n
diagnostics by means of X-rays or radiochemical tracers radiodiagnostic

radioelectric adj
of or pertaining to the transmission of power via electromagnetic waves radioélectrique

radioelement n
element whose currently known isotopes are all radioactive radioélément

radiogram n
a message, like a telegram, transmitted by radio radiogramme
device combining radio and gramophone radio-phonographe

radiograph n
image produced by radiation radiographie

radiography n
the process of making radiographs, and the science of analyzing them radiographie

radioisotope n
a radioactive isotope of an element radioisotope

radiolarian n
marine protozoa radiolaire

radiological adj
pertaining to radiation, radioactivity or nuclear weapons radiologique

radiologist /ˈɹeɪ.diːˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
practitioner of radiology radiologiste

radiology n
the use of radiation in diagnosis radiologie

radiolysis n
dissociation due to radiation radiolyse

radiometer n
device that measures radiant energy radiomètre

radionecrosis n
necrosis caused by ionizing radiation radionécrose

radionuclide n
radioactive nuclide radionucléide

radiopasteurize v
radiopasteuriser

radiopharmacy n
radiopharmacie

radiosterilize v
radiostériliser

radiotelegraphy n
sending telegrams using radio waves radiotélégraphie

radiotelephone n
device radiotéléphone

radiotelephony n
the transmission of sound using modulated radio waves rather than wires radiotéléphonie

radiotherapist n
specialist of radiotherapy radiothérapeute

radiotoxicological adj
pertaining to radiotoxicology radiotoxicologique

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
plant radis
edible root radis

radium /ˈreɪdiəm/ n
chemical element radium

radius /ˈɹeɪdi.əs/ n
bone (human) radius
length of this line segment rayon
line segment rayon

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ n
racine
mathematics: number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers base

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
chemical element radon

raffinate n
solution raffinat

raffle n
drawing tombola

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
flat, floating structure radeau
inflatable floating craft radeau
large but unspecified number of something masse multitude

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
one of a series of sloped beams chevron

rafting /ˈɹæftɪŋ/ /ˈɹɑːftɪŋ/ n
sport rafting radelage

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper canard torchon
mean or tattered attire haillon guenille loque
piece of cloth chiffon fripe
shabby, beggarly fellow loque
piece of ragtime music rag ragtime

rag doll n
a doll made from cloth and rags poupée de chiffon

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
a violent anger rage furie

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ v
act in an angry manner rager
move with great violence faire rage se déchaîner

ragequit /ˈɹeɪdʒˌkwɪt/ v
slang: quit a video game in anger ragequitter

ragged /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken déguenillé en lambeaux
wearing tattered clothes enguenillé

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ n
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together ragoût

rags and tatters n
very old, torn clothes haillons

rags to riches n
in a biographical context, from poverty to exceptional wealth de la misère à la richesse

ragweed n
plant of the genus Ambrosia herbe à poux

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering descente razzia raid

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
metal bar rail
small bird in the family Rallidae râle

railcar n
self-propelled railroad vehicle automotrice

railgun n
electromagnetic gun canon électrique railgun

railing [ˈɹeɪlɪŋ] n
fence or barrier rampe

railroad tie n
piece supporting the rails of a railroad traverse

railroad track n
track for trains voie ferrée

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
track, consisting of parallel rails chemin de fer voie ferrée réseau ferroviaire
transport system using these rails chemin de fer

railway station n
place where trains stop gare gare ferroviaire gare de chemin de fer

railwayman n
man who works on a railway cheminot

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
condensed water from a cloud pluie
an instance of particles falling pluie
any matter falling pluie

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
of rain: to fall from the sky pleuvoir royer
to fall in large quantities pleuvoir des cordes pleuvoir

rain cats and dogs v
to rain very heavily pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse pleuvoir des cordes pleuvoir à verse dracher pleuvoir des hallebardes pleuvoir à boire debout

rain cloud n
cloud from which rain is falling nimbus

rain or shine adv
regardless of the circumstances par tous les temps

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
multicoloured arch in the sky arc-en-ciel

rainbow flag n
rainbow-striped flag used as a symbol of LGBT pride and social movements drapeau arc-en-ciel

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
slang: condom (see also condom) capote
waterproof coat imperméable imper

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
droplet of rainwater goutte de pluie

rainfall n
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion précipitations

rainforest n
forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season forêt de la pluie forêt pluviale forêt pluvieuse pluvisilve pluvisylve

rainmaker n
medicine man who tries do induce rain faiseur de pluie

rainstorm n
storm characterized by substantial rainfall pluie torrentielle

rainwater n
water sourced from rain eaux de pluie

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
abounding with rain pluvieux

rainy season n
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest saison des pluies

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
increase in wages augmentation

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
to bring up, to grow élever
to exponentiate élever
to cause to live again ressusciter
to cause to rise élever lever ériger
to collect lever

raise someone's hackles v
foutre en rogne

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ n
dried grape raisin sec

raisin bread n
raisin bread pain aux raisins

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
Reason for existence raison d'être

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
garden tool râteau
rail transport: set of vehicles rame
a man habituated to immoral conduct roué

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
search thoroughly fouiller passer au peigne fin
spray with gunfire arroser
use a rake on râtisser ratisser

rakija /ˈɹɑːkɪə/ n
strong alcoholic drink rakia

rakish /ˈɹeɪkɪʃ/ adj
dashingly stylish négligé
like a rake débauché

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ n
demonstration manifestation rassemblement
motor racing: event rallye rally

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ v
To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion rallier
To come into orderly arrangement rallier

ram /ɹæm/ n
male sheep bélier

ram /ɹæm/ v
intentionally collide with (a ship) éperonner

rambade n
nautical rambade

ramble v
to talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions divaguer radoter
to walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter flâner se balader

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋkʃəs/ adj
energetic and difficult to control turbulent

rambutan n
fruit litchi chevelu ramboutan

ramekin /ˈɹæm(ɪ)kɪn/ n
Small dish for baking in oven ramequin

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
branching process ramification
consequence or development complicating a problem ramification

ramjet n
ramjet engine statoréacteur

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
aviation: mobile staircase passerelle
inclined surface rampe
American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion ail des bois oignon sauvage poireau sauvage

ramp /ɹæmp/ v
stand in a rampant position ramper

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ n
a course of violent, frenzied action déchainement saccage

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ v
to move about wildly or violently rager

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
heraldry rampant
unrestrained effréné

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
defensive ridge of earth rempart

rampion n
Campanula rapunculus raiponce
Phyteuma raiponce

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ adj
in disrepair or disorder délabré

ramsons n
Allium ursinum ail des ours

ranch /ɹæntʃ/ n
large plot of land ranch
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock ranch

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
being rank in taste or smell rance

rancidity n
state of being rancid rancidité

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ n
the deepest malignity or spite rancune

rancorous /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ adj
full of rancor acrimonieux rancunier

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
all outcomes being unpredictable aléatoire
apropos of nothing incohérent sans queue ni tête
computing: pseudorandom pseudo-aléatoire
mathematics: of or relating to probability distribution aléatoire stochastique
undistinguished, average moyen

random /ˈɹændəm/ n
unimportant person inconnu

random access memory n
the main memory of a computer available for program execution or data storage mémoire RAM mémoire vive mémoire à accès aléatoire mémoire à accès direct mémoire à accès sélectif

random number /ˈɹændəm ˈnʌmbə/ n
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator nombre aléatoire

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
arrange randomly; to make random randomiser

randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/ adv
in a random way accidentellement en vrac par hasard

randomness /ˈɹændəmnəs/ n
property of all possible outcomes being equally likely hasard
type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution aléa aléatoire hasard

randy /ˈɹændi/ adj
sexually aroused excité

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
area for military training or equipment testing terrain
area for practicing shooting champ champ de tir
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land prairie
distance to the object distance portée rayon
ecology: area where a species is found habitat naturel
large stove with many hotplates cuisinière
line of mountains, buildings etc. chaîne
math: set of values of a function ensemble d'arrivée image
maximum reach of capability portée
music: scale of tones gamme
selection, array gamme sélection
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation amplitude

rangefinder n
instrument télémètre

ranger /ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
Park ranger garde forestier

ranivorous adj
frog-eating ranivore

rank /ɹeɪŋk/ /ɹæŋk/ adj
having a very strong and bad odor malodorant

rank /ɹeɪŋk/ /ɹæŋk/ n
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares rangée
level of one's position in a class-based society rang

rank /ɹeɪŋk/ /ɹæŋk/ v
assign a suitable place in a class or order coter
place abreast or in a line ranger
to have a ranking classer

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ adj
having a specified rank classement
superior in rank supérieur

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ n
placement in a list classement

ransack v
to loot or pillage mettre à sac saccager
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder fouiller

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
money paid for the freeing of a hostage rançon

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
to pay a price to set someone free rançonner

ransomware n
malware logiciel d'extorsion logiciel de rançon logiciel rançonneur rançongiciel

rant /ɹænt/ v
to criticise by ranting râler

rap music n
music form rap

rap sheet n
Printed police record casier judiciaire

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
avaricious rapace

rapacity /ɹəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ n
greed rapacité

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
act of forcing sexual activity viol

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
cause damage, destruction to a countryside, nature etc pirater violer
force sexual intercourse violer

rape culture n
rape culture culture du viol

rapeseed n
rapeseed plant colza

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
Very swift or quick rapide

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
section of river rapides

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ n
speed, swiftness célérité rapidité

rapidly /ˈɹæpɪdli/ adv
with speed rapidement

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
slender straight sharply pointed sword rapière

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
seizure of someone's property by force rapine

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
someone who rapes someone else violeur violeuse

rappel /ɹæˈpɛl/ v
to abseil descendre en [[rappel]]

rapper n
performer of rap music, or one who raps rappeur rappeuse

rapprochement /ɹæ.pɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃ.mɒ̃/ n
reestablishment of cordial relations rapprochement

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
enthusiatic; ecstatic, elated, happy ravi
very interested; fascinated absorbé captivé fasciné

raptorial adj
rapace

rapture n
gathering up of believers in end times enlèvement ravissement

rara avis n
rare or unique person or thing merle blanc oiseau rare

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ adj
very uncommon rare peu commun
cooked very lightly saignant

rare earth n
naturally occurring oxide of the lanthanide metals terre rare

rare earth element n
type of metal terre rare

rarefied adj
less dense than usual raréfié

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
not occurring at a regular interval rarement

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
rare object rareté

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ adj
part of the common rabble ordinaire

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
cheeky person canaille crapule fripouille coquin filou fripon

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
hasty hâtif impulsif

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
of skin éruption irritation éruption cutanée
surge in problems épidémie

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
a strip of bacon [[tranche]] de [[bacon]]

rashly adv
in a rash manner imprudemment étourdiment

rashness n
quality of being rash témérité

rasorial /ɹəˈsɔːɹɪəl/ adj
scratching the ground for food, as domestic fowl or other gallinaceous birds grattage grattage du sol

rasp n
coarse file râpe
sound made by a rasp râpement

rasp v
to use a rasp râper

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ adj
the colour framboise

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
fruit framboise framboisier
plant framboisier framboise

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ adj
rough, raw râpe râpeux

rassemblement n
fencing movement rassemblement

rassolnik n
a soup in Russian cuisine rassolnik

rasta n
Rastafarian rasta

raster graphics n
structure representing grid of pixels carte de points image matricielle

rat /ɹæt/ n
rodent rat surmulot rat d'égout rat gris rat noir souris

rat /ɹæt/ v
to tell on someone balancer cafter moucharder

rat king n
conglomeration of rats with tails joined roi de rats

rat out v
to inform authorities (about someone) dénoncer

rat poison n
poison for killing rats etc. mort-aux-rats raticide

rat race n
activity which is hectic, tedious, and congested with participants course folle

rat-tat-tat interjection
sound made by knocking on a door toc

ratany n
Krameria ratanhia

ratatouille /ɹæ.tə.ˈtuː.i/ n
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish ratatouille

ratchet /ˈɹætʃɪt/ n
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel rochet
ratchet wrench clé à cliquet

ratchet wrench n
A type of wrench clé à cliquet

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
proportional relationship between amounts taux

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
assign a particular rank or level coter

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
on the contrary au contraire
somewhat, fairly plutôt
preferably plutôt

rathole n
a particularly squalid human residence nid à rats trou à rats

ratification n
act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified ratification

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
give formal consent to ratifier

rating /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ n
evaluation of status notation évaluation
position on a scale notation

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃ(i)ˌoʊ/ n
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient rapport
number representing comparison ratio

ratiocination /ɹætiˌɑsiˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹætɪˌɒsɪˈneɪʃn̩/ n
activity or process of reasoning raisonnement ratiocination

ratiocinative /ˌɹæʃ.ɪˈɑs.əˌneɪ.tɪv/ adj
Pertaining to or characterized by ratiocination ratiocinatif

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
to portion out, especially during a shortage of supply rationner

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
arithmetic: of a number rationnel rationnelle
capable of reasoning rationnel rationnelle
reasonable; not absurd raisonnable rationnel

rational number n
quotient of integers nombre rationnel

rationale /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/ n
justification or rationalization justification rationalisation
liturgical vestment rational surhuméral

rationalism n
philosophical theory rationalisme

rationalization n
process or result of rationalizing rationalisation
reorganization of a company rationalisation
simplification of a mathematical expression rationalisation
statement of one's motives rationalisation

rationalize v
to make something rational rationaliser

rationally adv
in a rational manner rationnellement

ratite /ˈrætaɪt/ n
bird ratite

ratline n
net like ropework of the shrouds enfléchure

rats /ræts/ interjection
damn, darn flute peste zut

rattan /ɹəˈtæn/ n
climbing palm rotin

rattle /ˈɹæ.t(ə)l/ n
baby’s toy hochet crécelle

rattlesnake n
poisonous snake serpent à sonnettes crotale

rattletrap n
unreliable mechanical device tacot tas de ferraille teuf-teuf

rattrap n
device used to catch rats piège à rats ratière

raucous /ˈɹɑkəs/ /ˈɹɔkəs/ /ˈɹɔːkəs/ adj
disorderly and boisterous chahuteur tapageur
harsh and rough-sounding rauque

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ v
To devastate or destroy something ravager

rave /ɹeɪv/ n
dance party rave

ravelin n
fortification outside a castle ravelin

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
of the color of the raven; jet-black noir corbeau

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
bird grand corbeau corbeau

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
very hungry vorace affamé

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ n
a deep narrow valley ravin

raviolo n
parcel of pasta raviole

ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ v
seize and carry away by violence; snatch by force ravir
transport with joy or delight; delight to ecstasy ravir

ravishing adj
Extremely beautiful ravissant

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
not covered; bare, bald nu
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis brut
untreated brut
uncooked cru

raw material n
material in its unprocessed, natural state matière première
input to an installation which processes it matière première

rax /ɹæks/ v
to stretch after sleep s'étirer étendre ses membres
to stretch, reach out, hand tendre

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
beam of light or radiation rayon
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point rayon
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail raie

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
shaving knife rasoir
shaving instrument rasoir

razor blade n
razor blade lame de rasoir

razor wire n
a form of security wire barbelés coupants

razorbill n
a large black and white auk, Alca torda pingouin

re /ɹiː/ n
the second note in solfège ré

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
again r- re- ré-

re-electability n
rééligibilité

re-electable adj
rééligible

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
evaluate again réévaluer

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
to lay again remettre

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
ability to reach or touch atteinte
extended portion of land or water bief
extent; stretch; expanse portée

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
to arrive at by effort [[atteindre]] à atteindre
to extend an action, effort, or influence to atteindre
to touch by virtue of extent atteindre
to hit with an arrow, a bullet etc. atteindre
to extend in dimension, time or action, so as to touch, attain to, or be equal to, something atteindre
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch atteindre

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
to act upon each other réagir

reactant n
participant at the start of a chemical reaction réactif

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
action in response to an event réaction
chemical transformation réaction

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
opposed to change réactionnaire

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
such a person réactionnaire

reactivate v
to activate again réactiver

reactivation n
the activation of something previously inactive or inactivated réactivation

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
a chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance réactif
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat réacteur

read /ɹiːd/ /ɹɛd/ n
a reading or an act of reading lecture

read /ɹiːd/ /ɹɛd/ v
be able to hear (in a radio communication) recevoir
look at and interpret letters or other information lire
speak aloud words or other information that is written lire
have the ability to read text or other information lire
make a study of étudier
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way se lire

read between the lines v
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly lire entre les lignes

read someone's mind v
to guess what someone is thinking lire dans les pensées

read-only adj
capable of being read but not written en lecture seule

read-only memory n
memory chip that stores values but doesn't allow updates mémoire ROM mémoire fixe mémoire morte mémoire à lecture seule

readability n
property of being capable of being read; legibility lisibilité

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
person who reads a publication lecteur lectrice

readership n
collected readers of a publication lectorat

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
showing readiness facilement volontier

readiness n
state or degree of being ready préparation

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
process of interpreting written language lecture

reading glasses n
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia lunettes de lecture

reading room n
space set aside for reading salle de lecture

readjust v
to adjust again rajuster réadapter réajuster rééquilibrer

readjustment n
a second, or subsequent adjustment réajustement

readme n
a file meant to be read before taking any significant action lisezmoi readme

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
prepared for immediate action or use prêt prête

ready-made adj
made in advance tout fait

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
substance used in chemical reactions réactif

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
absolute, complete, utter vrai vraie
that has physical existence vrai vraie
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake vrai vraie
genuine, unfeigned, sincere vrai vraie
mathematics: relating to numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line réel réelle
true, genuine, not merely nominal vrai réel vraie

real /ˈɹiːəl/ n
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies réal
a unit of currency used in Brazil réal

real analysis n
mathematics: a branch dealing with the real numbers and related structures analyse réelle

real axis n
mathematics axe réel

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
property that cannot easily be moved immobilier

real life n
life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment vie réelle

real number n
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers nombre réel

real part n
of complex number partie réelle

real socialism n
a pragmatic brand of socialism socialisme réel

real tennis n
racket sport courte-paume jeu de courte-paume jeu de paume

real time ˈɹiːəl taɪm n
time duration temps réel

real world n
realm comprising physical objects monde réel

realia /ɹeɪˈɑːlɪə/ n
real objects or facts realia

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
concern for fact or reality réalisme

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ n
advocate of artistic realism réaliste
one who sees things as they are réaliste

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were réaliste
expressed or represented as being accurate réaliste

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
entirety of all that is real réalité
state of being actual or real réalité
an individual observer's subjective perception réalité
a real entity, event etc. réalité

reality television n
television genre téléréalité

realization n
act of figuring out or becoming aware connaissance
act of making real réalisation
réalisation

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
to become aware of réaliser prendre conscience se rendre compte
to make real réaliser
to convert into actual money réaliser

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəli/ adv
actually vraiment
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much vraiment

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəli/ interjection
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information vraiment ? vraiment

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
domain of an abstraction domaine
territory or state royaume

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ n
pragmatic international government policy realpolitik réal-politique réalpolitik réalpolitique

realtime /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
computer term temps réel

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ n
dealer in real estate agent immobilier

ream /ɹiːm/ n
bundle of paper rame rame de papier ramette

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
cooking appliance presse-citron
pipe tool grattoir
tool for boring alésoir

reanimate /ɹiˈænɪmət/ v
to animate anew réanimer

reanimation n
act of reanimating réanimation

reap /ɹiːp/ v
to cut with a sickle faucher

reap what one sows v
receive justice qui sème le vent récolte la tempête récolter ce qu’on a semé

reaper n
one who reaps moissonneur récolteur

reappear v
to appear again reparaître réapparaître

reappearance n
act of appearing again réapparition

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
being behind, or in the hindmost part arrière

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
the part of an army or fleet which comes last arrière-garde
the posterior, butt(ocks)- only terms with directional notion derrière

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
to breed and raise élever
to bring up to maturity élever
to lift spiritually ériger
to lift, raise etc. physically ériger

rear admiral n
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral contre-amiral

rear end n
back or hindmost part arrière
buttocks arrière-train derrière fesses

rear window n
window at the back of a car lunette arrière

rear-view mirror n
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind rétroviseur

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ n
the rearmost part of a force arrière-garde

rearm v
to replace or restore the weapons or arms réarmer

rearmament n
the process of rearming réarmement

rearrange v
to change the order or arrangement réarranger réorganiser

rearrangement n
chemistry: rearrangement reaction réarrangement

reason /ˈɹizn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking raison
that which causes: a cause raison cause
motive for an action or determination raison cause
excuse, explanation: thought or consideration offered in support of a determination raison cause

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ adj
just; fair; agreeable to reason correct juste raisonnable
satisfactory satisfaisant

reasonable person n
a fictional person used as a comparative legal standard to represent an average member of society personne raisonnable

reasonableness n
state or characteristic of being reasonable modération

reasonably adv
fairly justement
in accordance with reason raisonnablement
not extremely raisonnablement

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
action of the verb 'to reason' raisonnement

reassemble v
to assemble again rassembler

reassure /riəˈʃʊr/ v
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt rassurer tranquilliser
to reinsure réassurer

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence rassurant

reattachment n
the act of reattaching; a second or subsequent attachment recollement

rebandage v
To bandage again rebander

rebaptize v
to baptize again rebaptiser

rebar /ˈɹi.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
steel reinforcing bar for concrete barre d’armature fer à béton

rebate /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ n
A deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement rabais
The return of part of an amount already paid remise

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
person who resists an established authority rebelle

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
to resist or become defiant towards rebeller

rebelieve v
believe again recroire

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
armed resistance rébellion

rebellious adj
showing rebellion rebelle rétif

rebelliousness n
the state of being rebellious insoumission

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜɹθ/ /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ n
reincarnation renaissance
spiritual renewal renaissance
revival, reinvigoration renaissance

reboot n
instance of rebooting redémarrage

reboot v
to restart a system redémarrer relancer réinitialiser

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ n
effort to recover from a setback rétablissement
recoil of an object bouncing off another rebond
return to health guérison

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ v
To bound or spring back from a force rebondir
To jump up or get back up again rebondir

rebracketing n
mécoupure métanalyse

rebranding n
association of a new brand, trademark, image, or appearance with a product or service rebranding

rebroadcast v
broadcast again rediffuser

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
refusal rebuffade

rebuild /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
to build again reconstruire

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ n
harsh criticism réprimande reproche

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
to criticise harshly; to reprove reprendre réprimander gronder désapprouver reprocher tancer

reburn v
rebrûler

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
puzzle rébus

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
to buy again racheter

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ n
rappel

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
to order the return of (faulty product) rappeler
to call (someone) back to a specific place, station rappeler
to remember, recollect souvenir rappeler se remémorer

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly retirer

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
to summarize or repeat in concise form récapituler

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
music: third major part of a movement in sonata form réexposition
subsequent enumeration of the major points récapitulation

recapitulative adj
Relative to recapitulation récapitulatif

recede /ɹɨˈsiːd/ v
move back, move away reculer se retirer

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
act of receiving réception
obsolete: recipe recette
written acknowledgement ticket reçu

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
get recevoir
take possession of recevoir
telecommunications: to detect a signal recevoir
to act as a host for guests recevoir

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
electronic device récepteur
person appointed to settle financial affairs receveur
person who accepts stolen goods receleur
person who receives destinataire
telephone handset écouteur

receivership n
state of being under the control of a receiver mise sous séquestre
trusteeship in bankruptcy administration-séquestre

recension /ɹəˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
critical revision of a text recension

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
having happened a short while ago récent

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
in the recent past récemment dernièrement ces derniers temps

receptacle /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
container réceptacle

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
act of receiving réception accueil
front desk réception accueil
electronics: act or ability to receive signals réception
social engagement accueil réception

receptionist n
a secretary whose tasks include the above secrétaire
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting réceptionniste

receptive adj
ready to receive new ideas or concepts réceptif

receptiveness n
the characteristic of being receptive réceptivité

receptivity n
the state of being receptive réceptivité

receptor /ɹɪˈsɛptə/ n
a protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli récepteur
any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli récepteur

recess /ˈɹiː.sɛs/ n
break, pause or vacation vacances
time of play récré récréation pause

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
a period of reduced economic activity récession

recessive adj
in genetics récessif

recidivate v
return to criminal behaviour récidiver

recidivism n
committing new offenses after being punished for a crime récidive

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits récidiviste

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
instructions for making or preparing food dishes recette

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ n
individual receiving donor organs or tissues personne gréffée
one who receives destinataire receveur receveuse récipiendaire

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
done by each of two people towards the other réciproque

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
in mathematics inverse

reciprocal pronoun n
a part of speech pronom réciproque

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
to mutually give and take something; to interchange donner en retour rendre la pareille réciproquer

reciprocation n
réciprocité

reciprocity n
the state or quality of being reciprocal réciprocité

recitation lang=en n
act of reciting récitation
material recited récitation

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ n
dialogue in an opera etc. récitatif

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
to repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, often before an audience réciter

reciter n
one who recites récitateur réciteur

reckless adj
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash insouciant irresponsable
indifferent to danger or the consequences téméraire

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
to conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose considérer estimer
to count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation compter estimer
to count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate calculer compter

reckon with v
To settle accounts with or to settle claims with régler ses comptes avec
To take into account prendre en compte

reckoning n
the action of calculating or estimating something calculer estimer

recluse /ɹɪˈkluːs/ n
A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit reclus recluse

recognise v
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter reconnaître
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something reconnaître

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n
the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized reconnaissance

recognizable adj
able to be recognized reconnaissable

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter reconnaître
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something reconnaître
to realize or discover the nature of something reconnaître
to acknowledge as something reconnaître

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
notable, distinguished, honored reconnu

recoil n
pushback from a fired firearm recul

recoil v
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment reculer

recoilless rifle n
weapon canon sans recul

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
to recall past events rappeler souvenir

recollection /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ n
act of recalling to the memory souvenir

recombination n
in genetics recombinaison

recommence v
to begin again recommencer

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
to commend to the favorable notice of another recommander

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
act of recommending recommandation
that which is recommended recommandation

recommendatory adj
of or pertaining to a recommendation recommandatoire

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ n
that which compensates for a harm done récompense

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ v
to give compensation récompenser

recon /ɹəˈkɑn/ /ˈɹi.kɑːn/ n
reconnaissance reco

reconcile /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
to restore a friendly relationship réconcilier
to make things compatible or consistent réconcilier

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
accounting process rapprochement réconciliation
reestablishment of friendly relations réconciliation

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
act of gathering information reconnaissance

reconnect v
connect again or differently reconnecter

reconnection n
connection of that which has been severed reconnexion

reconnoiter /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ v
perform a reconnaissance reconnaître

reconnoitre /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ v
perform a reconnaissance reconnaître

reconquest n
act or process of conquering again reconquête

reconsider v
To consider a matter thought already to have been decided reconsidérer

reconsideration n
the act of reconsidering or something reconsidered reconsidération

reconstructed language n
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages langue reconstruite

reconstruction n
attempt to understand reconstitution

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ n
information put into a lasting physical medium enregistrement
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item enregistrement
most extreme known value of some achievement record
vinyl disc/disk disque

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ v
make an audio or video recording of enregistrer
make a record of enregistrer

record chart n
Ranking of music by popularity Hit-parade

record player n
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records tourne-disque électrophone

recordable adj
able to be used to record something enregistrable

recorder n
recording device enregistreur
musical instrument flûte à bec

recording n
reproduction stored in a permanent medium enregistrement

recount v
to tell over raconter
to count again recompter

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
intransitive: to get better, regain health guérir remettre récupérer
transitive:to get back, regain recouvrer

recoverability n
recouvrabilité

recovery /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost récupération recouvrement rétablissement
return to normal health rétablissement guérison

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
to enjoy or entertain oneself se réjouir
create anew recréer

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates récréation
The process of recreating something recréation

recreational adj
for, or relating to, for recreation récréationnel

recriminate v
to accuse in return récriminer

recrudescence n
the acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement recrudescence

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ n
newly enlisted soldier recrue

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ v
To prompt to intervene in a body region recruter
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees recruter enrôler

recruiter n
one employed to recruit others recruteur

recruitment n
process or art of finding candidates or recruits recrutement

rectal adj
Of -, via - or related to the rectum rectal

rectangle n
quadrilateral rectangle

rectangular adj
having a shape like a rectangle rectangulaire

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
to correct or amend something rectifier

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ n
rightness of principle or practice droiture rectitude rigueur
straightness; state or quality of having a constant direction rectitude

recto /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ n
The front side of a flat object recto
The right-hand page of a book recto

rector n
headmaster recteur

rectory n
residence of Roman Catholic priest presbytère

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
terminal part of the large intestine rectum

recumbent adj
lying down allongé couché gisant

recumbent n
special type of bicycle vélo couché

recur /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)/ v
to happen again resurvenir revenir réapparaître

recurrence n
a return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease récurrence
the instance of recurring; frequent occurrence récurrence
return or reversion to a certain state récurrence

recurrent adj
recurring time after time périodique récurrent

recursive acronym n
an acronym in which the first letter of the first word represented by the acronym is the acronym itself acronyme récursif

recursivity n
quality of being recursive récursivité

recurve bow n
type of bow arc classique

recuse v
To refuse or reject récuser
To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act récuser

recut v
to cut again recouper

recyclable adj
able to be recycled recyclable

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
to break down and reuse component materials recycler
to reuse as a whole recycler réutiliser

recycle bin n
container corbeille

recycling n
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use recyclage

red /ɹɛd/ adj
having red as its colour rouge
left-wing, socialist or communist rouge
of hair: orange-brown roux rouge

red /ɹɛd/ n
colour rouge
socialist, communist rouge

red admiral n
butterfly vulcain

red as a beetroot adj
being the colour of a beetroot rouge comme une pivoine

red blood cell n
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates érythrocyte globule rouge

red cabbage n
a variety of cabbage having red leaves chou rouge

red campion n
Silene dioica compagnon rouge silène dioïque

red card n
sports: card carton rouge
instructions to vacate an area carton rouge

red carpet n
VIP treatment tapis rouge
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP tapis rouge

red clover n
Trifolium pratense trèfle des prés trèfle violet

red currant n
fruit groseille rouge
plant groseillier à grappes

red deer n
Cervus elaphus cerf rouge cerf commun

red dwarf n
small star naine rouge

red envelope n
monetary gift [[enveloppe]] [[rouge]] [[paquet]] [[rouge]]

red flag n
a cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong. avertissement signal d'alarme

red fox n
Vulpes vulpes renard roux

red giant n
large red star géante rouge

red herring n
misleading clue diversion leurre
smoke-cured herring hareng saur

red kite n
Milvus milvus milan royal

red light n
a warning light, especially as a traffic signal feu rouge

red line n
a boundary or limit which should not be crossed ligne rouge

red onion n
a type of onion with reddish purplish skin oignon rouge

red panda n
Ailurus fulgens panda roux panda éclatant petit panda

red pepper n
red colored pepper paprika

red pine n
Pinus resinosa pin rouge

red scare n
perceived threat from communism and leftist movements peur rouge

red snapper n
fish of Lutjanus vivaneau

red state n
red state in the United States État rouge

red tape n
excessive bureaucracy paperasserie impôt papier paperasse

red tide n
algal bloom marée rouge

red turtle dove n
bird tourterelle à tête grise

red wine n
red coloured wine vin rouge

red-backed hawk n
Buteo polyosoma buse tricolore

red-backed shrike n
medium-sized bird pie-grièche écorcheur

red-crested pochard n
Netta rufina nette rousse

red-handed adj
in the act of wrongdoing en flagrant délit la main dans le sac

red-light district n
area of prostitution quartier chaud red light

red-necked buzzard n
Buteo auguralis buse d'Afrique

red-shouldered hawk n
Buteo lineatus buse à épaulettes

red-tailed hawk n
bird of prey buse à queue rousse

red-throated diver n
loon plongeon catmarin

red-throated pipit n
Anthus cervinus Pipit à gorge rousse

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
to censor (a document) caviarder éditer

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
to become red rougir

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
quite red; red to a certain extent rougeâtre
resembling the colour red rougeâtre

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum racheter
to restore the reputation, honour of ... racheter

redeemable adj
(finance) capable of being paid off or repurchased remboursable
susceptible to correction or reform corrigible

redeemer n
one who redeems rédempteur

redefine v
to give a new or different definition to a word redéfinir

redefinition n
act or event of redefining redéfinition

redemption /ɹɪdɛmpʃən/ n
salvation from sin rédemption
the act of redeeming or something redeemed rédemption
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article rédemption

redemptorist n
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer Redemptoriste

redeposit v
all senses redéposer

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
Aythya americana fuligule à tête rouge
red-haired person rousse roux

redirect v
instruct to go elsewhere [[faire]] [[suivre]] réadresser
to give new direction to réorienter

redirection /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
automated process redirection
setting a new direction redirection

redistribution n
act of changing the distribution of resources redistribution

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ n
uneducated, unsophisticated person baraki beauf

redness n
quality of being red rougeur

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
to do again refaire

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
fortification redoute

redoubtable adj
awe-inspiring redoutable

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ n
chemical reaction oxydoréduction

redshank n
Old World wading bird gambette

redshift n
change in wavelength décalage vers le rouge

redskin n
an American Indian Peau-Rouge

redstart n
ground-feeding bird rougequeue

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
to bring down réduire

reduced /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
made smaller, less réduit

reducer n
something that reduces réducteur

reductase n
enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate réductase

reduction /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
act, process, or result of reducing réduction
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced réduction
computability theory: a transformation of one problem into another problem réduction
medical procedure to restore a fracture réduction
amount or rate by which something is reduced réduction
cooking: process of concentrating a sauce réduction
math: rewriting an expression réduction

reductional adj
of, pertaining to, or producing reduction réductionnel

reductionism n
(philosophy) theory holding that complex systems can be reduced to simpler components réductionnisme
approach of studying complex systems réductionnisme

reductionist adj
of, or relating to reductionism réductionniste

redundancy /ˈɹiˌdʌndən̩si/ /ˈɹɪdʌndən̩(t)si/ n
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components redondance
state of being redundant redondance
state of being unemployed because one's job is no longer necessary chômage économique

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
superfluous redondant
needlessly wordy redondant

redundantly adv
in a redundant manner redondamment

reduplication n
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication redoublement

redux /ˈɹidʌks/ adj
redone, restored, brought back, or revisited de retour

redwing n
Turdus iliacus grive mauvis

redwood n
the species Sequoia sempervirens séquoia

reed lang=en n
grass-like plant roseau
material roseau
music: instrument [[instrument]] [[à]] [[anche]]
music: part of mouthpiece anche
weaving peigne

reef /ɹiːf/ n
large vein of auriferous quartz filon
rocks at or near surface of the water récif écueil

reef /ɹiːf/ v
sailing [[prendre]] un [[ris]] arriser

reef knot n
type of knot nœud plat

reefal adj
of or pertaining to a reef récifal

reek /ɹiːk/ n
unpleasant smell puanteur

reek /ɹiːk/ v
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant puer
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell puer empester fouetter schlinguer

reel /ɹiːl/ n
dance, music reel
machine for winding yarns enrouleur
spool bobine

reel /ɹiːl/ v
to walk shakily or unsteadily tituber
to wind on a reel embobiner enrouler

reel in v
(fishing) bring out of the water ramener
bring in attirer attirer l'attention capter capter l'attention

reel off v
list effortlessly and quickly débiter

reelect v
to elect for a subsequent time réélire

reelection n
the act of being elected after already being elected once réélection

reem /ɹiːm/ n
horned creature réem

reenter v
to enter again rentrer

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
dining-hall réfectoire

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
to allude to (grammar term) renvoyer
to direct to a source for help or information référer

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game arbitre
person who settles a dispute arbitre

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
to act as a referee arbitre

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ n
information about a person référence recommandation
measurement one can compare to référence
academic writing: source référence
academic writing: identification of a source référence

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ v
to mention faire référence référer
to refer to référencer faire référence référer

reference book n
book providing factual information livre de référence

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
direct popular vote référendum

referential integrity n
referential integrity intégrité référentielle

referrer n
person who refers another recommandataire

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ v
to fill up again reremplir

refillable adj
capable of being refilled rechargeable

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ adj
châtié
cultured, elegant affiné raffiné

refinement n
high-class style; cultivation raffinement

refinery n
building used to produce refined products raffinerie

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
to bend back from a surface refléter réfléchir
to mirror, or show the image of something réfléchir refléter
to think seriously; to ponder or consider réfléchir

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected réflexion
something that is reflected reflet

reflector /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ n
small reflecting disk on a vehicle réflecteur

reflex n
automatic response réflexe
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language continuateur

reflexive adj
in grammar réfléchi

reflexive pronoun n
a part of speech pronom réfléchi

reflexive verb n
verb with equivalent subject and direct object verbe réfléchi verbe pronominal

reflux /ˈɹiː.flʌks/ n
backwards flow of any fluid reflux
technique using a reflux condenser reflux

reforest v
replant reboiser reforester

reforestation n
replanting reboisement reforestation

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
amendment réforme

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ v
to put into a new and improved form or condition réformer

reformism n
Any of several movements that promote reform réformisme

reformulate v
to formulate again reformuler

reformulation n
formulating anew reformulation
new formulation reformulation

refound v
reestablish refonder

refract v
to cause to change direction réfracter

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
bending of any wave réfraction

refractive index n
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium indice de réfraction

refractometer n
instrument used to measure the refractive index réfractomètre

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
Obstinate; strongly opposed réfractaire
medicine: difficult to heal réfractaire
not affected by great heat réfractaire

refractory metal n
metal with an unusually high melting point métal réfractaire

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
burden of song refrain

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
to keep oneself from action s'abstenir se retenir

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ v
to renew or revitalize rafraîchir revigorer

refreshing adj
refreshing rafraîchissant

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/ n
A light snack or drink rafraîchissement
The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour rafraîchissement

refrigerate /ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/ v
keep cool in refrigerator réfrigérer

refrigeration n
process of preserving something by cooling réfrigération
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it réfrigération

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
appliance that refrigerates food réfrigérateur frigo

refringence n
refractive power; refraction réfringence

refuel v
to refill with fuel faire le plein ravitailler

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ n
place providing safety, protection or shelter refuge
state of safety, protection or shelter refuge

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
person seeking political asylum réfugié réfugiée
person seeking economic asylum réfugié réfugiée
person seeking refuge from natural disaster réfugié réfugiée

refugee camp n
camp built to receive refugees camp de réfugiés

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
amount of money returned remboursement

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
to return (money) to (someone) rembourser

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
rebuild or replenish renouveler restaurer

refusal n
the act of refusing refus

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
items or material that have been discarded déchets détritus ordures

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
(transitive) decline (request, demand) refuser
(intransitive) decline a request or demand refuser

refutation n
an act of refuting réfutation

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
to deny the truth or correctness of (something) chicaner contester rejeter récuser
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect réfuter

regain v
to get back, to recover possession of reconquérir reprendre

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ n
a feast, meal festin

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
to please someone with entertainment régaler
to provide a meal and entertainment régaler

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
to consider, look upon in a given way considérer regarder
to have to do with concerner regarder

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
concerning quant à

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adv
actioned in a way which shows no consideration malgré tout

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ preposition
paying no attention to quel que soit quelle que soit

regardless of preposition
without attention to nonobstant peu importe

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
greeting at the end of a letter cordialement

regasification n
evaporation regazéification

regasify v
reevaporate regazéifier

regatta /ɹɪˈɡætə/ n
boat race régate

regency n
system of government régence

regenerate /ɹiːˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
to revitalize régénérer
to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner régénérer

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
one who rules in place of the monarch régent régente

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
the killing of a king régicide
one who kills a king régicide

regime /ɹəˈʒim/ n
form of government régime
mode of rule or management régime
period of rule régime

regime change n
overthrow of a government changement de régime

regimen /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪ.mən/ n
any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation régime

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
army unit régiment

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface région
an administrative subdivision région
a place in or a part of the body in any way indicated région

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
pertaining to a specific region régional

regional lockout n
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device codage régional verrouillage régional

regionalism n
régionalisme

regionalization n
an act or process of regionalizing régionalisation

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ n
act of registering inscription
computing: part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers registre
book of such entries registre
grille at the outflow of a ventilation duct registre
music: organ stop registre
music: range of a voice or instrument registre
printing: exact alignment of lines, margins and colors registre
linguistics: style of a language used in a particular context niveau de langue registre

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
printing: to adjust so as to be properly aligned recaler
to enroll, especially to vote inscrire
to place one's name, or have one's name placed in a register inscrire
to enter in a register enregistrer
to make an impression imprimer
to record, especially in writing enregistrer imprimer

register ton n
unit of capacity tonneau

registered /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
having a mailed item recorded in a register recommandé

registered mail n
type of mail courrier recommandé recommandé

registered trademark n
officially registered trademark marque déposée

registrar /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
official keeper of records registraire
service that manages domain names registrar

registration n
the act of signing up or registering for something enregistrement

registry n
database base de registre registre
registration enregistrement

regolith /ˈɹɛɡəlɪθ/ n
layer of loose rock that constitutes the surface of most land régolithe

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
to move backwards to an earlier stage régresser

regression /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
an action of regressing, a return to a previous state régression
an analytic method to measure the relationship between two variables régression

regressive adj
that tends to return, revert, or regress régressif

regressive assimilation n
phonology: sound change process assimilation régressive

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
instance of such an emotion regret

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
feel sorry about some past thing regretter

regrettable adj
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret regrettable

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
having a constant pattern régulier
grammar régulier
demonstrating consistent set of rules régulier
happening at constant intervals régulier

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
routine visitor habitué habituée habituées habitués

regular expression n
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched expression rationnelle expression régulière

regular verb n
a verb which conjugates regularly verbe régulier

regularly adv
normally, ordinarily normalement ordinairement
with constant frequency fréquemment régulièrement

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
adjust régler

regulation n
EU: self-effecting legislative act règlement
law or administrative rule règlement réglementation
mechanism controling DNA transcription régulation
physiological process maintaining homœostasis régulation

regulator /ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/ n
a type of gene régulateur

regulatory /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to regulation réglementaire régulateur régulatoire

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɚd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ v
to throw up régurgiter

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc. réhabiliter
to restore into society réhabiliter

rehabilitation n
process réhabilitation

rehair n
an instance of re-hairing reméchage
to rehair remécher

rehear v
to hear again réentendre

rehearsal n
practicing of performance to test or improve it répétition

rehearse /ɹɨˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
practice by repetition or recitation répéter
repeat what has already been said rabâcher ressasser

reheat v
heat something after it has cooled off réchauffer

reichsmark n
monetary unit reichsmark

reification /ˌɹeɪəfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living réification

reify /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
To regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing réifier

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
The exercise of sovereign power règne
The period during which a monarch rules règne

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
exercise sovereign power régner

reimbursable adj
capable of being reimbursed for remboursable

reimburse v
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf rembourser

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
compensating someone for an expense. remboursement

reimmerse v
immerse again réimmerger

reimplantation n
implanting again réimplantation

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
strap or rope rêne

reincarnation n
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form réincarnation

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
Rangifer tarandus renne caribou

reinforce v
to strengthen by addition renforcer
to emphasize or review renforcer

reinforced adj
having been or containing reinforcement renforcé

reinforced concrete n
building material béton armé

reinforcement n
thing that reinforces renfort

reinstall v
install again réinstaller

reinstallation n
the act or process of reinstalling réinstallation

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˈvɛnt ðə ˈhwiːl/ v
to do work unnecessarily réinventer la roue

reinvigorate v
to give new energy or strength revigorer

reinvite v
invite again réinviter

reis n
arabic leader raïs

reiter /ˈɹʌɪtə/ n
German cavalryman reître

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ adj
repeated réitéré

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
to say or do repeatedly réitérer

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
refuse to accept rejeter

rejection /ɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
the act of rejecting refus rejet

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
be happy réjouir
make happy réjouir

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪndɚ/ n
defendant's answer réponse
reply réplique

rejoneador n
(bullfighting) mounted bullfighter rejoneador

rejuvenate v
render young again rajeunir

rejuvenation n
the process of rendering young again rajeunissement

rekindle v
To kindle once again rallumer
To revive raviver

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ n
the act or situation of relapsing rechute

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
standing in relation or connection lié

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments relation
way in which two things may be associated relation
member of one's family parent parentage parentaille parente parentèle parenté

relational adj
relating to, using, or being a method of organizing data in a database relationnel

relational database n
relational database base de données relationnelle

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
connection or association rapport
romantic or sexual involvement relation
kinship relation

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ adj
conditional; depending on something else relatif relative

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ n
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption parent géniteur génitrice

relative clause n
type of subordinate clause relative proposition relative

relative humidity n
amount of water vapor in the air humidité relative

relative pronoun n
pronoun that introduces a relative clause pronom relatif

relative superlative n
a form of the superlative superlatif relatif

relatively /ˈɹɛlətɪvli/ adv
proportionally relativement

relativism n
theory that truth and moral values are relative relativisme

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/ n
physics principle relativité
the state of being relative relativité

relativize v
to make relative to relativiser

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
to become less severe or tense se détendre
to calm down détendre
to make something loose relâcher

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ n
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed détente relaxation

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adj
having an easy-going mood détendu

relaxing adj
allowing one to relax relaxant relaxante

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
electrical actuator relais relai

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ v
to pass on or transfer (information) transmettre
to place (people or horses) in relays relayer

relayer n
athlete in a relay race relayeur relayeuse

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
biochemistry libération
event of setting free lâcher relâche
product made recently available parution sortie
software: distribution of a computer software product version

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
to free or liberate libérer
to let go (of) libérer lâcher
to make available to the public sortir

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ v
to exile reléguer

relegation n
act of being relegated relégation

relegation zone n
bottom part of a sports table zone de relégation zone rouge

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
unrelenting or unyielding in severity implacable impitoyable
unremitting, steady and persistent tenace

relentlessness n
condition of being relentless acharnement

relevance n
property or state of being relevant, pertinency pertinence importance

relevancy /ˈɹɛlɪvənsi/ n
the degrees to which a thing is relevant pertinence

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic pertinent

reliability n
quality of being reliable fiabilité
quality of a measurement fiabilité

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
fit to be relied on fiable sûr

reliably adv
in a reliable manner fiable

reliance /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/ n
The act of relying on someone or something; trust confiance
The condition of being reliant or dependent dépendence

reliant adj
having reliance on somebody or something dépendant

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
part of a body or an object of religious significance relique

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort soulagement
person who takes over a shift relève
removal of stress or discomfort soulagement allégement
difference of elevations on a surface relief
type of artwork relief
apparent difference in elevation relief

relief agency n
organization organisation humanitaire

relief valve n
safety valve that relieves pressure soupape de décharge soupape de décompression

relieve oneself v
euphemistically: to urinate or defecate soulager

relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ adj
alleviated soulagé

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death religion

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ adj
concerning religion religieux
committed to the practice of religion religieux

religiously adv
in the manner of religion religieusement

relinquish [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ] v
to give up, abandon abandonner renoncer
to let go, physicially release lâcher

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
container for religious relics reliquaire

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ n
pickled sauce relish

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ v
(obsolete) to give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably parfumer
to taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of savourer délecter

reload v
To load (something) again recharger
To refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen rafraîchir

relocate v
to change one's domicile or place of business délocaliser

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
moving to another place déménagement délocalisation

reluctance n
magnetic resistance réluctance
unwillingness to do something réticence répugnance

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
not wanting to take some action réticent récalcitrant réfractaire réservé rétif

reluctantly adv
in a reluctant manner à contrecœur

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
rest with confidence compter sur

rely on v
to be confident in compter sur se [[fier]] à

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
That which is left; relic; remainder reste

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
to continue unchanged rester demeurer
to stay behind while others withdraw rester

remain to be seen v
be as yet unknown rester à voir

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
which remains qui reste

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
all that is left of the stock of some things; remnants reste restes
relic of an ancient building or other structure ruines
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse cendres dépouille restes

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
new version of film remake reprise
new version of something copie remake

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ v
to make again refaire

remand n
sending a matter back to a lower court renvoi
sending an accused person back into custody maintien

remand v
maintenir renvoyer

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
expression of something noticed remarque

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
worthy of being remarked remarquable

remarkably adv
in a remarkable manner remarquablement

remediation n
action or process to remedy a situation réparation dépollution rattrapage

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
legal means recours
medicine, application, or treatment remède
something that corrects or counteracts remède

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
To provide or serve as a remedy for remédier

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
to memorize retenir
to not forget to do something required penser à
to recall from one's memory se rappeler se remémorer se souvenir

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice rappeler

reminder n
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments rappel
something that reminds rappel

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.ɨˈnɪs/ v
to recall the past se remémorer évoquer des réminiscences

remission /ɹɪˈmɪʃən/ n
pardon of a sin pardon rémission

remit /ɹiˈmɪt/ /ɹɪˈmɪt/ /ˈɹimɪt/ /ˈɹiːmɪt/ v
to forgive, pardon remettre

remittance n
A payment to a remote recipient virement

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
rearrangement of an older piece of music remix

remnant n
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group reste
unsold end of piece goods reste

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning remords componction

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
at a distance distant
distant or otherwise unaccessible éloigné

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] n
remote control télécommande

remote control n
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away télécommande

remote sensing n
gaining information about an object without coming in direct contact with it télédétection

remote viewing n
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances vision à distance

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ adv
at a distance, far away à distance

remoteness n
quality of being remote éloignement

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ n
condiment rémoulade

removable adj
able to be removed amovible

removal n
The process of moving, or the fact of being removed enlèvement prélèvement élimination
The relocation of a business etc déménagement

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
to take away enlever

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument salaire
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered rémunération

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
pertaining to the kidneys rénal

rename v
to give a new name to renommer

renamer n
What performs renaming renommeur

renaming n
act in which something is renamed renommage

rend v
to separate into parts with force rompre

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
cover a wall with a layer of plaster plâtrer
to cause to become rendre
to interpret interpréter
to translate traduire

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ n
agreement to meet; a location or time agreed upon to meet rendez-vous
meeting or date rendez-vous

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ v
meet at an agreed time and place se donner rendez-vous se rejoindre se rencontrer

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc. renégat
outlaw or rebel renégat

renege /ɹɪˈn(e)ɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ v
break a promise or commitment manquer à la parole

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ v
to make new again renouveler

renewable adj
Able to be renewed renouvelable

renewable energy n
energy that can be replenished at the same rate as it is used énergie renouvelable

renewal n
act of renewing renouvèlement renouvellement

renminbi /ˈɹɛn.mɪn.bi/ n
currency in China renminbi

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
An enzyme présure

renovate /ˈɹenəveɪt/ v
to renew; to revamp rénover réparer

renovation n
act or process of renovating rénovation

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
Fame or wide recognition renom

renowned adj
famous renommé reconnu

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
payment made by a tenant loyer
a tear or rip déchirure

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
to occupy premises in exchange for rent louer
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie louer
to grant occupation in return for rent louer

rentcharge n
periodic payment rente constituée rente à prix d’argent

rentier /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
individual who receives capital income rentier rentière

reopen v
(transitive) to open again rouvrir

reorganization n
act or process réorganisation
result réorganisation

reorganize v
to organize again réorganiser

rep /ɹɛp/ n
a type of fabric reps

rep-tile n
reptuile

repaint /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpeɪnt/ v
to paint again repeindre

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
act of repairing something réparation
result of repairing something réparation

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
to restore to good working order réparer

repairer n
person who repairs réparateur

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
payment to undo transgressions réparation

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
swift witty retort repartie

repartition n
a distribution or apportioning of something répartition

repartition v
to format a hard drive into different partitions partitionner
to partition again repartitionner

repatriation n
the process of returning of a person to their country of origin rapatriement

repay /ɹiˈpeɪ/ v
to pay back rembourser rendre

repdigit /ˈɹɛpˌdɪdʒɪt/ n
number composed of repeated instances of the same digit in the specified base nombre uniforme

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
to cancel abroger révoquer annuler

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ n
patterns of nucleic acids répétition

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
do or say again répéter

repeat offender n
repeat offender récidiviste

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
said or done again répété

repeatedly adv
done several times à maintes reprises

repeater n
a student repeating a course or class redoublant
electronics: an electronic device that received a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or power répéteur

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round repêchage

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
physics: to force away repousser
to put off rebuter repousser

repellent adj
repulsive, inspiring aversion répulsif

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
to feel pain on account of, to remember with sorrow repentir
theology: to be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness repentir
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do se repentir

repentance n
condition of being penitent repentance
feeling of regret or remorse repentir

repentant adj
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing repentant repenti

reperceive v
Perceive again repercevoir

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
a consequence or ensuing result of some action répercussion conséquence

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed répertoire
set of skills possessed by a person; collection of items répertoire

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ n
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated répétition

repetitive adj
happening many times in a similar way répétitif

rephrase v
find a different way to say something reformuler

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
to substitute remplacer

replaceable adj
capable of being replaced remplaçable

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute remplaçant substitut

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
to refill réapprovisionner

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
an exact copy copie exacte réplique

replicate /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɹɛpləˌkət/ v
to make a copy of répliquer

replication /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
a response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea réponse
copy, reproduction duplicata
process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA réplication

replicon n
DNA that replicates as an individual unit réplicon

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
written or spoken response réponse
something given in reply réponse

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
to give a written or spoken response répondre

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
information describing events rapport communiqué reportage

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
to be accountable comptes
to notify formally signaler
to relate details of rapporter

report card n
grades bulletin scolaire bulletin procès-verbal d'examens

reportage n
reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness reportage

reported speech n
a form of speech used to express what another has said discours indirect

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
according to reports or rumors supposément

reporter n
journalist reporter journaliste rapporteur

repository n
a burial vault mausolée tombeau
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation chambre-forte coffre-fort repositoire
storage location for computer files dépôt référentiel

reprehensible adj
blameworthy blâmable coupable
deserving of reprehension répréhensible condamnable

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
to portray by mimicry or action of any kind jouer
to stand in the place of représenter
to portray by pictorial or plastic art représenter
to present again or anew représenter

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality représentation
theatrical performance représentation

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ adj
typical représentatif typique

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
one that is taken as typical of its class représentant
member of the House of Representatives représentant
one who speaks for another représentant délégué mandataire
representative of a constituency député

repress v
forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing réprimer
to keep back retenir

repression n
act of repressing répression

repressive adj
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive répressif

repressor n
protein that represses répresseur

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ n
cancellation of a punishment grâce

reprimand /ˈrɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹəˌmænd/ n
a severe, formal or official reproof réprimande semonce

reprimand /ˈrɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹəˌmænd/ v
to reprove in a formal or official way réprimander semoncer

reprisal n
retaliation représailles

reprise /ɹɪˈpɹiːz/ n
(music) A repetition of a phrase, or a return to an earlier theme reprise

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
disgrace or shame opprobre
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism reproche

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
to criticize or rebuke someone reprocher

reproachful adj
with reproach réprobateur

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
immoral cynique immoral infâme maudit
rejected banni blackboulé blâmé condamné flétri marginalisé
rejected by God anathématisé excommunié maudit réprouvé stigmatisé

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
to generate offspring se reproduire
to produce again, to recreate reproduire
to produce an image or copy of something reproduire

reproducibility n
quality of being reproducible reproductibilité

reproducible adj
capable of being reproduced at a different time or place and by different people reproductible

reproduction n
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically reproduction
a duplicate reproduction

reproductive adj
of or relating to reproduction reproducteur reproductif

reproductive system n
reproductive system système reproducteur

reprography n
the reproduction, reprinting and copying of graphics reprographie

reprotoxic /ˌɹipɹoʊˈtɑksɪk/ /ˌɹiːpɹəʊˈtɒksɪk/ adj
having a toxic effect on reproduction reprotoxique

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
a cold-blooded vertebrate reptile

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
a type of state république
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia république

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
of or belonging to a republic républicain

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
someone who favors a republic républicain républicaine

republican marriage n
form of human execution used during the French Revolution mariage républicain

republicanism n
republicanism as a form of government républicanisme

republicanist n
one who holds republican opinions républicaniste

repudiate /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
to reject the truth of, deny nier

repudiation n
refusing répudiation

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion répugnant repoussant repoussante répugnante

repulsive adj
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse repoussant répugnant repoussante répugnante

repunish v
to punish again repunir

reputable /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ adj
having a good reputation décent respectable

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
what somebody is known for réputation renommée

repute n
reputation, especially a good reputation réputation

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
formal message requesting something requête
act of requesting requête
state of being sought after demande

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
to ask somebody to do something demander prier
to express the need or desire for demander

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
may s/he rest in peace repose en paix

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ v
to demand of (someone) exiger prier
to demand, call for authoritatively exiger
to need demander besoin nécessiter requérir

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
engineering: constraint contrainte
necessity exigence besoin
something asked demande

requisition n
That which is required by authority réquisition

requite /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/ v
to repay, recompense, reward rendre la pareille

reread /ˌɹiˈɹiːd/ /ˌɹiˈɹɛd/ v
to read again relire

reroute v
to change the route taken by something recircuiter

rerun /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ n
television program shown after its initial presentation rediffusion reprise

rerun /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ v
run (a television program) again rediffuser

resale n
the action of selling something previously bought revente

reschedule v
to schedule again reprogrammer rééchelonner

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
repeal, annul, or declare void abroger annuler

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
act of rescuing, saving sauvetage rescousse secours

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
to save from any danger or violence sauver secourir délivrer

rescuer n
person who rescues sauveteur sauveur

research /ɹəˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
inquiry or examination recherche

research /ɹəˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ v
to examine with continued care rechercher

researcher n
one who researches chercheur chercheuse chercheure

resection n
surgical excision résection

reseda /ɹəˈsidə/ /ɹɪˈsiːdə/ n
plant of the genus Reseda réséda

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
To sell again revendre

resemblance /ɹəzˈɛmbləns/ n
comparison comparaison
probability probabilité
state of resembling ressemblance
that which resembles ressemblance

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
to be like or similar to something else ressembler

resend v
renvoyer

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ v
to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at (words or acts) exprimer son mécontentement s'indigner
to feel resentment avoir de l'amertume

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adj
full of resentment indigné
inclined to resent rancunier

resentment n
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation. ressentiment rancune agacement

reserpine n
alkaloid réserpine

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
arrangement by which something is secured in advance réservation
act of withholding réservation
something withheld réservation
limiting qualification réserve
tract of land réserve

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
military: body of troops in the rear of an army réserve
known unexploited natural resource réserve
tract of land reserved for Aboriginal people réserve
restraint of freedom in words or actions réserve
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use réserves réserve
the act of reserving or keeping back; reservation réservation

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
slow to reveal emotion or opinions réservé
set aside for a particular person or purpose réservé

reserved word n
a word in a programming language that has a fixed meaning mot réservé

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
place where anything is kept in store réservoir
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply réservoir

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ v
to set back to the initial state remettre à zéro réinitialiser

reship v
to ship something again réexpédier

reshuffle n
an instance of reshuffling remaniement

reshuffle v
to reorganize or rearrange something remanier
to shuffle something again rebattre

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time résider demeurer habiter
to have a seat or fixed position résider

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
building used as a home résidence
place where one lives résidence
student accommodation résidence
place where a corporation is established siège social

residence permit n
right to legally reside in a country permit de sejour

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
person living at a location or an area résident habitant habitante résidente

residential adj
of or pertaining to a place of personal residence résidentiel

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
(chemistry) substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration résidu

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
quit a job or position démissionner
to give up résigner se faire une raison

resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
act of resigning démission
declaration that one resigns démission
state of uncomplaining acceptance résignation

resigner n
Someone who resignes démissionnaire

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
the mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune résilience
the physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity résilience

resilient adj
able to weather tribulation without cracking flexible résistant

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
secretion of plants aufef résine
viscous liquid of plant origin résine
similar synthetic compound résine

resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
to withstand actions or effects of résister

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
act of resisting résistance
shortened form of electrical resistance résistance
underground organization struggling for liberation résistance
force that tends to oppose motion résistance

resistant adj
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug résistant
that which makes resistance résistant

resistant n
a person who resists résistant

resistible adj
able to be resisted résistible

resistin n
Definition résistine

resistivity n
capacity of resistance to electricity résistivité

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it résistance
one who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army résistant

resit n
examination rattrapage

resit v
to take an examination second time repasser

resize v
alter the size of something redimensionner

resmelt v
to smelt again refondre

resole v
to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear ressemeler

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ adj
firm, unyielding, determined déterminé résolu ferme déterminée résolue

resoluteness n
state or characteristic of being resolute détermination résolution

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image résolution
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed résolution
formal statement adopted by an assembly résolution
music: progression from dissonance to consonance résolution
statement of intent résolution
state of being resolute résolution détermination

resolvable adj
able to be resolved résoluble

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
to find a solution to résoudre
to separate racemic compounds into their enantiomers résoudre

resonate v
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration résonner

resorb v
to absorb again résorber

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ n
a relaxing environment for people on vacation lieu de vacances resort
something or someone turned to for safety recours sortie

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ v
to have recourse out of necessity or frustration recourir
to repeat a sorting process retrier

resound /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
(intransitive) to echo a sound résonner
(intransitive) to sound again retentir
(intransitive) to reverberate with sound or noise résonner

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ adj
having a deep, reverberating sound résonnant

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
something that one uses to achieve an objective ressource

resourceful adj
capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use débrouillard débrouillarde futé

resourcefulness n
the ability to cope with situations débrouillardise

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit respect
polite greetings respect

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
to have respect for respecter
to abide by an agreement respecter
to have regard for the rights of others respecter

respectability n
quality of being respectable respectabilité

respectable [ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] adj
deserving respect respectable

respectably adv
in a respectable manner respectablement

respected adj
deserving of respect respecté

respectful adj
characterized by respect respectueux

respective adj
referencing two or more things as individuals respectif

respectively adv
in a relative manner respectivement

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
breathing respiration

respirator n
device to allow breathing respirateur

respiratory /ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi/ adj
relating to respiration; breathing respiratoire

respiratory system n
system of organs appareil respiratoire système respiratoire

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
brief interval of rest or relief répit

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ adj
shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye resplendissant

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ v
to act in return répondre
to say something in return répondre
to correspond répondre
to satisfy répondre

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
an answer or reply réponse
a reaction to a stimulus or provocation réponse

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
the state of being responsible responsabilité
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible responsabilité

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences responsable
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action responsable
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct responsable
involving a degree of personal accountability responsable
able to be trusted responsable

responsive /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/ adj
able to receive and respond to external stimuli sensible

ressentiment /ɹɛˌsɒ̃tiˈmɒ̃/ n
resentment arising from envy and hatred ressentiment

rest /ɹɛst/ n
pause of a specified length in a piece of music pause
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility repos paix
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep repos
physics: absence of motion repos
repose afforded by death repos
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation repos pause
symbol indicating a pause in music pause silence
remainder reste

rest /ɹɛst/ v
intransitive: take repose reposer
intransitive: lie or lean or be supported reposer
transitive: lean or lay (something) reposer
stop working, become inactive reposer

rest area n
rest area along a road aire de repos aire d'autoroute halte routière

rest in peace v
blessing or expression of hope repose en paix

rest mass n
mass of a body when it is not moving masse au repos

rest on one's laurels v
to rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further se reposer sur ses lauriers s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue s'endormir sur le rôti s'endormir sur ses lauriers

restart v
In computing, to reboot redémarrer
To start again recommencer

restate v
to state again redéclarer réaffirmer

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
an eating establishment in which diners are served food at their tables restaurant

restaurateur n
owner of a restaurant restaurateur restauratrice

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ n
any of various species of small shrubs making up the genius Ononis bugrane

restitution /ˌɹɛstɪˈtjuʃən/ /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/ n
legal: process of compensation for losses restitution

restive /ˈɹɛstɪv/ adj
refusing to move, especially in a forward direction rétif
resistant of control; stubborn rétif

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adj
not allowing or affording rest inquiet

restlessness n
state or condition of being restless agitation impatience

restoration n
the process of bringing an object back to its original state restauration
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power restauration

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
To bring back to a previous condition or state rétablir
To give back, or make restitution restituer rendre
To reestablish, or bring back into existence restaurer rétablir

restrain v
to control or keep in check retenir
to deprive of liberty réprimer
to restrict or limit restreindre

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
control or caution; reserve frein
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures contention

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
to restrain within bounds restreindre

restricted adj
available only to certain authorized groups of people réservé
limited within bounds restreint

restricting adj
serving to restrict contraignant

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
degradation of DNA restriction

restrictive adj
confining; limiting restrictif

restroom n
public room containing a toilet toilettes cabinet d'aisance

resubscribe v
subscribing again or renewing a subscription réabonner

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
that which results résultat
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect résultat

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence causer résulter

resultative adj
indicating the state of a noun résultatif

resulting adj
of something that follows as the result of something else résultant

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ n
summary résumé

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
start something again that has been stopped or paused continuer recommencer reprendre

resurface v
to come once again to the surface remonter à la surface

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
to raise from dead ressusciter

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Christianity: the Resurrection résurrection
the act of arising from the dead résurrection

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
To restore consciousness ressusciter

resuscitation n
the act of resuscitating résuscitation

resveratrol n
phenolic substance resvératrol

retable n
table or shelf behind an altar retable

retailer n
retail sales company or salesman distributeur revendeur

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
to keep in possession or use conserver retenir maintenir

retainer /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
a dependent or follower of someone of rank suite
a device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment contention faux-palais
a fee charged for services avance
a paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years serviteur

retaining wall n
structure mur de soutènement

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
recapture reprendre
take again reprendre

retaliate v
do something harmful to get revenge riposter

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice représailles

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
a person with mental retardation retardé
a stupid person, or one who is slow to learn attardé
retardation; delay retard

retarded /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
delayed in development retardé
having mental retardation attardé
stupid, irrational attardé

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
an unsuccessful effort to vomit haut-le-cœur

retell v
retell raconter de nouveau redire

retention n
right to retain property until a debt is paid [[droit]] [[de]] [[rétention]]
the act of retaining or something retained rétention
the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces rétention

rethink /ɹiːˈθɪŋk/ v
think again about a problem repenser réfléchir

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
reserved réticent hésitant

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ n
a gridwork or lattice of lines set into the eyepiece of optical instruments réticule

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball rétine

retinofugal adj
rétinofuge

retinol n
the vitamin rétinol

retinoscope n
instrument rétinoscope

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪnuː/ n
comitatus retenue
group of servants retenue

retire /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
to go to bed coucher
to stop working on a permanent basis prendre sa retraite retirer

retired /ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/ adj
that has left employment retraité à la retraite

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
someone who has retired from active working retraité

retirement /ˈɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ).mənt/ n
act of retiring, or the state of being retired retraite
place of seclusion or privacy retraite
portion of one's life after retiring retraite

retirement home n
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly maison de retraite

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
sharp or witty reply repartie riposte réplique
flask used for distillation cornue

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ v
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation lancer rétorquer

retract /ɹəˈtɹækt/ v
to draw back; to draw up rétracter
to take back or withdraw something one has said rétracter

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ adj
capable of being retracted rétractable rétractile

retractile adj
that can be retracted rétractable rétractile

retransmit v
to transmit again retransmettre

retreat n
act of pulling back or withdrawing retraite
period of meditation, prayer, or study retraite
quiet place affording privacy retraite

retreat v
to withdraw military forces replier retirer battre en retraite

retribution /ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/ n
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance châtiment punition vendetta

retrieval n
act of retrieving récupération

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
to regain or get back something récupérer retrouver

retro /ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/ adj
of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were rétro
affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto rétro

retroaction n
action with an influence due to a past event rétroaction

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions rétroactif

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
of any of the retroflex pronunciations rétroflexe

retrograde adj
Directed backwards... rétrograde
(astronomy) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin rétrograde
Counterproductive to a desired outcome rétrograde

retrograde n
degenerate person rétrograde

retrograde amnesia n
loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode amnésie rétrograde

retrogression n
decline rétrogression

retronym n
A new coinage for an old concept rétronyme

retronymic adj
rétronymique

retronymy n
rétronymie

retrospect /ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/ n
consideration of past times coup d'œil rétrospectif rétrospection

retrospective adj
of, relating to, or contemplating the past rétrospectif

retrovirus n
virus with a genome consisting of RNA rétrovirus

retry v
to try or attempt again ressayer retenter réessayer

returf v
to lay turf again réengazonner

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
act of returning retour

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
tennis: to bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve relancer
to come or go back retourner revenir s'en retourner
to give something back to its original holder or owner retourner rendre

return ticket n
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again aller-retour

retweet v
repost or forward a Twitter message retweeter

reunification n
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country réunification

reunion n
a planned event at which members of a dispersed group meet together rassemblement réunion
the process or act of reuniting rassemblement réunification réunion

reuptake n
Reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron recaptage neuronal

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ n
returning a discarded item into something usable réutilisation réemploi réusage

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
to use again réutiliser

rev /ɹɛv/ v
to increase the speed of a motor monter le régime de

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvamp/ v
to renovate, revise, improve or renew; to patch améliorer renouveler reviser

revanche /ɹəˈvæntʃ/ n
revenge or retaliation revanche

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory revanchisme

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
advocating a policy of revanche revanchard revanchiste

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanchist, vengeful person revanchard revancharde revanchiste

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction laisser voir révéler
to uncover révéler

reveille /ɹɪˈva.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers réveil diane

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
the act of revealing or disclosing révélation
manifestation of divine truth révélation

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
Someone who returns from a long absence revenant revenante
supernatural being revenant

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
retaliatory action vengeance

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ v
to take one's revenge on someone se [[venger]]
to take revenge for an action venger

revenge is a dish best served cold /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ ɪz ə ˈdɪʃ ˈbɛst ˈsɜːvd ˈkəʊld/ proverb
emotional detachment is preferable when taking revenge la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid la vengeance se mange froide

revenge is sweet phraseologicalUnit
said when one is satisfied after taking revenge on oneself vengeance en représailles

revenge porn n
explicit media distributed as revenge pornovengeance revenge porn

revenue /ˈɹɛvənju/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ n
all income for some treasury by taxation e.a. revenu revenus
income from an investment revenu
total income from a given source revenu
turnover, total sales revenu

revenue stamp n
stamp to affix as proof that tax due timbre fiscal

reverberation n
A violent oscillation or vibration. contrecoup
An echo, or a series of overlapping echos. echo
An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event. répercussion
The reflection of light or heat. réflexion

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion idolâtrer

reverence /ˈɹɛvɹəns/ n
révérence

reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
member of the Christian clergy révérend

reverent adj
showing respect or reverence; respectful pieux

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
state of dreaming while awake rêverie

revers n
lapel, reversed revers

reverse /ɹɪˈvəːs/ adj
having the order of its constituents moved backwards inverse

reverse /ɹɪˈvəːs/ n
gear marche arrière
opposite of something contraire
reversal recul
setback, misfortune revers
side of a medal, badge, or coin opposite the obverse [[côté]] [[pile]]
side of something facing away; opposite of front envers revers

reverse /ɹɪˈvəːs/ v
to cause a mechanism or vehicle to operate or move in the opposite directions reculer
to turn something around renverser

reverse discrimination n
advantaging minority groups who have traditionally been discriminated discrimination positive

reverse engineering n
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one rétro-ingénierie

reverse osmosis n
technique osmose inverse

reverse psychology n
psychologie inversée

reversing n
an act of reversal reversement

reversion /ɹɨˈvɚʒn̩/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʒən/ n
return retour

revert /ɹəˈvɝt/ /ɹɨˈvɜːt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːvɜːt/ n
Islamic usage: convert to Islam conversion

revert /ɹəˈvɝt/ /ɹɨˈvɜːt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːvɜːt/ v
to throw back; to reflect; to reverberate refléter renvoyer réverbérer
to turn back, or to the contrary; to reverse retourner redevenir retomber

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work compte rendu critique
judicial reassessment of a case or an event révision
military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs revue
periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field revue
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact relecture

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
to look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise. réviser

reviewer n
critic relecteur réviseur

revile v
to attack with abusive language insulter

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
to look over again réviser revoir
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material revoir

revision n
act of revising révision
changed edition modification

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events révisionnisme

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
of or pertaining to revisionism révisionniste

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
proponent of revisionism révisionniste

revitalise v
to give new life, energy, activity or success revivifier

revivable adj
possible to return to life revivifiable

revival n
hjjejhd
renewed interest in religion réveil

revivalist adj
evangelistic revivaliste

revocation n
action of revoking révocation

revocatory adj
of or pertaining to revocation; tending to revoke or recall révocatoire

revoke v
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing révoquer

revolt /ɹɪvɒlt/ /ɹɪvəʊlt/ n
act of revolting révolte

revolt /ɹɪvɒlt/ /ɹɪvəʊlt/ v
to rebel révolter
to greatly repel révolter

revolting adj
repellent repoussant répugnant

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃən/ n
political upheaval révolution
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline révolution
removal and replacement of a government révolution coup d'état
turning of an object around an axis révolution tour
traversal of one body through an orbit around another body révolution tour

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to a revolution in government révolutionnaire
something that signifies great change révolutionnaire

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
A revolutionist; a person who revolts révolutionnaire

revolutionize v
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution révolutionner

revolve v
to orbit a central point retourner tourner
to turn on an axis retourner tourner

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
a handgun with revolving chambers revolver

revolving door n
rotating door porte tambour porte à tambour

revue /ɹə.vjuː/ n
form of theatrical; any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs revue

rewalk v
to walk again remarcher

reward /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
result of an action récompense
prize promised for a certain deed or catch récompense
something of value given in return for an act récompense salaire

reward /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
give a reward to récompenser

rewarding adj
giving satisfaction gratifiant

rewatch v
to watch again reregarder

rewind /ɹiːˈwʌɪnd/ v
to wind again rembobiner

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
write again, differently réécrire

rewriting n
computer science method réécriture

rewriting v
present participle of rewrite réécrivant

rezone v
to change the zoning assigned to a piece of property redécouper

rezoning n
the act, process or result of being rezoned redécoupage

rhabdomyolysis n
the rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine rhabdomyolyse

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
flightless bird nandou

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
part of a sentence rhème

rhenium /ˈriːniəm/ n
chemical element rhénium

rheological adj
of, or relating to rheology rhéologique

rheology n
physics of the deformation and flow of matter rhéologie

rheometer n
device rhéomètre

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
art of using language for persuasion rhétorique discours
meaningless language rhétorique

rhetorical /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
part of or similar to rhetoric rhétorique

rhetorical question n
question question rhétorique

rhetorically adv
in a rhetorical manner rhétoriquement

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
referring to rheumatism rhumatismal

rheumatism /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.m̩/ n
any painful disorder of muscles, tendons, joints, bones and nerves rhumatisme

rheumatoid adj
presenting analogies with rheumatism rhumatoïde

rheumatologist n
doctor rhumatologue

rheumatology n
branch of medicine rhumatologie

rhinarium n
tip of mammal's nose rhinarium truffe

rhinitis n
inflammation rhinite

rhino /ˈɹaɪ.noʊ/ /ˈɹaɪ.nəʊ/ n
short form of rhinoceros rhino

rhino- prefix
of or relating to the nose rhino-

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s) rhinocéros

rhinoceros beetle n
tropical beetle scarabée rhinocéros

rhinoplasty n
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose rhinoplastie

rhinorrhea n
medical symptom rhinorrhée

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
horizontal underground stem of some plants rhizome

rhizosphere n
soil region influenced by plant roots rhizosphère

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
letter of Greek alphabet rhô

rhodic adj
of or pertaining to rhodium rhodique

rhodium /ˈroʊdiəm/ n
chemical element rhodium

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron rhododendron

rhombic adj
of or pertaining to a rhombus losangique rhombique

rhombicosidodecahedron /ɹɑmbɪˈkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəhidɹən/ /ɹɒmbɪˈkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəhiːdɹən/ n
Archimedean solid petit rhombicosidodécaèdre

rhombicuboctahedron n
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 18 square faces rhombicuboctaèdre

rhombohedral adj
having three equal axes and oblique angles rhomboédrique

rhombohedron n
prism with six faces, each a rhombus rhomboèdre

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length losange rhombus

rhopalic adj
increasing rhopalique

rhotacism /ˈroʊtəsɪzəm/ n
A linguistic phenomenon in which a consonant changes into an R rhotacisme

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
any plant of the genus Rheum rhubarbe

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
verse, poetry strophe vers
word that rhymes with another rime
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’ rime

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
put words together faire rimer
transitive, to rhyme with rimer

rhymester n
rhymer, inferior poet rimeur rimeuse

rhyming dictionary n
a reference work that provides lists of rhymes for any given word dictionnaire de rimes

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time rythme

rhythm section n
section of a band maintaining the rhythm section rythmique

rhythmic gymnastics n
a discipline of gymnastics gymnastique rythmique gymnastique rythmique et sportive

rial n
currency in Middle East rial

rib /ɹɪb/ n
curved bone côte
cut of meat côte côtelette

rib cage n
cavity created by the ribs cage thoracique
part of skeleton cage thoracique

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
coarse, lewd, vulgar grivois grossier paillard vulgaire

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ n
individual who is filthy or vulgar balourd dégoûtant lourdaud sagouin

ribaldry n
humorous language or behaviour grivoiserie paillardises

ribbed vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults croisée d'ogives voûte d'ogives

ribbit /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
the sound made by a frog or toad croâ

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
long, narrow strip of material ruban
inked ribbon ruban

ribbon cable n
cable with many parallel wires one next to the other limande nappe

ribbon seal n
a species of true seal phoque annelé

ribonuclease n
enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid ribonucléase

ribonucleic adj
of or pertaining to RNA or its derivatives ribonucléique

ribonucleic acid n
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material acide ribonucléique

ribonucleoprotein n
any nucleoprotein that contains RNA ribonucléoprotéine

ribonucleotide n
nucleotide having ribose as its sugar ribonucléotide

ribose n
naturally occurring pentose sugar ribose

ribosomal adj
of or relating to ribosomes ribosomique

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
organelle ribosome

ribosomic adj
of or pertaining to ribosomes ribosomique

ribwort n
Old World plantain plantain lancéolé

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
seeds used as food riz
plants riz

rice cake n
food item made from puffed rice gâteau de riz

rice cooker n
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice cuiseur de riz

rice flour n
flour made of rice farine de riz

rice growing n
the growing of rice riziculture

rice paper n
paper made from parts of the rice plant papier de riz

rice pudding n
milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg riz au lait

rice vinegar n
a type of vinegar vinaigre de riz

rice wine n
alcoholic drink brewed from rice vin de riz

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
having wealth riche

rich kid /ˌɹɪt͡ʃ ˈkɪd/ n
child or young adult from a wealthy family fils à papa

rich text n
enhanced text texte riche

richness n
state or quality of being rich richesse

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
poison ricine

ricinoleic acid n
12-hydroxy-oleic acid acide palmique

rick /ɹɪk/ n
stack or pile, of straw, hay etc. meule

rickets /ˈɹɪkəts/ n
disorder of infancy rachitisme

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
affected with rickets rachitique
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep boiteux branlant délabré

rickshaw n
two-wheeled carriage pousse-pousse

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ n
an instance of ricocheting ricochet

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ v
To rebound ricocher

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
Italian whey cheese ricotta

rictus n
Any open-mouthed expression rictus

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
verbal puzzle devinette énigme devinaille

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade cribler
to fill with holes like a riddle cribler
to put something through a riddle or sieve cribler

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
informal: vehicle bagnole
instance of riding tour

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger monter
to mount someone to have sex with them monter
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc. chevaucher monter rouler
to transport someone in a vehicle conduire

rider /ˈɹaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪdɚ/ n
one who rides cavalier

rideshare n
travel arrangement covoiturage

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
chain of mountains crête
line of intersection crête
elevation on ocean bottom dorsale
highest point on a roof faîte

ridge beam /ɹɪdʒ biːm/ n
top longitudinal beam of a roof panne faîtière

ridgepole /ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/ n
beam supporting rafters panne faîtière

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
foolish, absurd ridicule

ridiculously adv
in a ridiculous manner ridiculement

ridiculousness n
characteristic of being ridiculous ridiculité
result of being ridiculous ridiculité

riding /ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ n
electoral district or constituency in Canada circonscription

riding crop n
horsewhip cravache

riffler n
curved file used in carving wood and marble rifloir

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
the rabble populace racaille canaille

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
firearm with a rifled barrel fusil

rifleman n
soldier fusilier

rift /ɹɪft/ n
break in the clouds, fog, mist etc. percée éclaircie
chasm or fissure fente fissure

rig /ɹɪɡ/ n
a costume or outfit costume tenue
the arrangement of masts etc. grééments
the special apparatus used for drilling oil wells foreuse

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
to dress or clothe in some costume déguiser
to equip and fit a ship gréer
to fit out with a harness harnacher
to make or construct something in haste bâcler
to manipulate something dishonestly truquer

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ adj
pre-arranged truqué

rigging n
tackle of a sailing vessel gréement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
appropriate, fit for purpose correct
complying with justice, correct droit correct juste bon
conservative de droite
of direction droit droite
perpendicular droit
straight, not bent droit

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
exactly juste
immediately, directly juste
on the right side à droite droit
towards the right side à droite

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
checking agreement hein n'est-ce pas non
yes, that is correct; I agree d'accord

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
legal or moral entitlement droit
right hand dextre droite
right, not left, side droite droit
right-wing politicians and parties droite

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
(intransitive) to return to normal upright position se redresser
to correct corriger
to set upright redresser

right angle n
angle of 90 degrees angle droit droit

right away adv
very soon; immediately sur le champ séance tenante tout de suite

right bank n
bank to the right when facing downstream rive droite

right brain n
right cerebral hemisphere cerveau droit hémisphère droit

right now adv
at this precise moment en ce moment tout de suite

right of way n
area modified for passage of a railway voie voie ferrée
fencing: priority priorité
right to proceed first in traffic priorité
legal right of passage droit de passage servitude

right to life n
one of fundamental human rights droit à la vie

right to work /ɹaɪt tə wɜːk/ /ɹaɪt tə wɝk/ n
the fundamental human right to have employment droit au travail

right triangle n
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles triangle rectangle

right wing n
hockey ailier droit
political aile droite

right-angled adj
having a right angle rectangle

right-click v
to press right-hand button of a mouse faire un clic droit

right-hand man n
trusted assistant bras droit

right-hand woman n
trusted female assistant bras droit

right-handed n
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left. droitier

right-handedness n
state of being right-handed dextralité droiterie

right-hander n
one who is right-handed droitier droitière

right-wing adj
resisting political change droit droitier

right-winger n
a person who belongs to the political right ailier droit ailière droite

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
quality or state of being righteous justice

rightful adj
by right, by law légitime

rigid /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
rigorous, unbending rigide
stiff rigide
uncompromising rigide

rigidity n
The quality or state of being rigid raideur rigidité

rigidly adv
in a rigid manner rigidement

rigor mortis n
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death rigidité cadavérique rigor mortis

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adj
showing, causing or favoring rigor rigoureux
severe; intense rigoureux

rigorously adv
in a rigorous manner rigoureusement

rigour n
character of being unyielding or inflexible rigueur

rill /ɹɪl/ n
A very small brook ruisselet

rillette n
A dish of meat rillettes

rim /ɹɪm/ n
wheel rim jante roue

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
hoar frost givre

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese croûte couenne pelure

rinderpest n
disease peste bovine

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
arena where circus acts take place piste
group of people cercle anneau
place where some sports take place ring manège
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger anneau bague
circumscribing object anneau bague
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet anneau bague
algebra: an algebraic structure anneau

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound sonner
to make, produce sound sonner

ring a bell v
to seem vaguely familiar dire quelque chose

ring back v
Make another call to the same person rappeler
Return a call rappeler

ring binder n
folder cartable classeur

ring finger n
finger between the middle finger and little finger annulaire

ring road n
highway périphérique ring

ringed /ɹɪŋd/ adj
marked with rings, circles, or loops annelé

ringgit n
currency ringgit

ringmaster n
the person who manages the performers in a circus ring Monsieur Loyal

ringneck dove n
Streptopelia risoria tourterelle domestique tourterelle rieuse

ringtone n
sound made by a telephone when ringing sonnerie sonnerie de téléphone

ringwoodite n
cubic form of olivine ringwoodite

ringworm n
contagious fungal affliction of the skin rogne roue de Sainte-Catherine teigne

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ n
the action of rinsing rinçage

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
to remove soap from something using water rincer
to wash something quickly using water and no soap rincer

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ n
tumultuous disturbance of public peace émeute

riot police n
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds police antiémeute

rioter n
one who riots émeutier émeutière

rip /ɹɪp/ v
to copy data from optical disks ripper
to rapidly become two parts déchirer

rip off v
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle arnaquer
to pull off by ripping arracher

rip-off n
unfair price or rate arnaque

riparian /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to a riverbank rivulaire

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
having attained its full development; mature accompli accomplie
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds mûr mûre
maturated or suppurated, of sores and tumors mûr mûre
ready for action or effect; prepared mûr mûre

ripen /ɹaɪpən/ v
to grow ripe mûrir

ripening n
process maturité

ripped /ɹɪpt/ adj
having extremely low body fat content sec
torn, either partly or into separate pieces déchiré

ripper /ˈɹɪpə/ /ˈɹɪpɚ/ n
murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade éventreur
someone who rips (something) ripeur

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid ondulation
small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal ondulation résiduelle

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ v
to move like the undulating surface of a body of water onduler

rise /ɹaɪz/ n
action of moving upwards montée

rise /ɹaɪz/ v
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon se lever
to assume an upright position after lying down or sitting lever
to get up lever
to be resurrected ressusciter
to have its source prendre sa source
to move upwards monter

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
conduct gaine gaine technique
part of a step contre-marche contremarche
platform praticable élévateur

rising star n
emerging talent étoile montante

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
possible, usually negative, outcome risque
likelihood of a negative outcome risque
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event risque

risk-taking adj
prone to engaging in risky behaviour or unafraid to do things with uncertain outcomes risqueur

risktaker n
a person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen risqueur

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
dangerous, involving risks risqué

risotto n
food risotto

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ adj
bordering on the indelicate osé risqué

rissole n
ball of meat which has been fried or barbecued rissole

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
ritual rite

rite of passage n
ceremony to celebrate a transition rite de passage

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ adj
related to a rite rituel

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
rite rituel

ritualistic /ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
in the manner of a ritual ritualiste

ritually adv
in a ritual manner rituellement

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
competitor with the same objective rival

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ v
to oppose or compete with rivaliser

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
competition rivalité

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
any large flow of a liquid torrent fleuve
large stream which drains a landmass rivière fleuve

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ n
river-being dieu-fleuve

riverbank n
sloped side of a river berge rive

riverbed /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/ n
a river bottom lit de rivière

riverboat n
watercraft bateau fluvial bateau-mouche

riverboatman n
Someone who pilots a riverboat batelier

riverside n
side of a river berge rive

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
cylindrical mechanical fastener rivet

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets riveter

riveter n
one who rivets riveteur
tool, rivet gun pince à riveter

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
small brook ruisselet rivelet ru

roach /ɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
Rutilus rutilus gardon
slang: butt of a marijuana cigarette cul cul de joint

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
a path in life chemin route
a way for travel route

road hog n
bad or inconsiderate driver chauffard

road map n
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation carte routière
plan of action feuille de route

road roller n
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt rouleau compresseur

road sign n
sign for traffic control or driver information panneau de signalisation

roadbase n
layer of aggregates grave

roadblock n
Something that blocks or obstructs a road barrage routier

roadhouse n
establishment restauroute restoroute

roadrunner n
bird of the Geococcyx genus géocoucou

roadside bomb n
explosive device engin explosif improvisé

roadside hawk n
Buteo magnirostris buse à gros bec

roadstead n
partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour rade

roadway n
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles chaussée

roadwork n
construction or maintenance done to roads travaux publics travaux sur la route

roadworthy adj
able to be driven en bon état de marche

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
wander freely errer

roaming /ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊmɪŋ/ n
using a cell phone outside of its original registering zone itinérance roaming
wandering vagabondage

roan antelope n
Hippotragus equinus antilope cheval

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
cry of the lion rugissement
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine vrombissement

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
of animals, to make a loud deep noise rugir
to make a loud resounding noise rugir
to laugh in a particularly loud manner rire aux éclats rire comme une baleine rire à gorge déployée s'esclaffer éclater de rire
to make loud, deep cry of emotion hurler rugir

roaring forties n
area of the earth between 40 and 50 degrees south quarantièmes rugissants

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
having been cooked by roasting rôti rôtie

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
comical event bien-cuit
cut of meat rôti

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
to banter, severely criticize incendier
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire rôtir
to process by drying through heat-exposure rôtir

roast beef n
Beef cooked by roasting rosbif

roast pork n
Pork cooked by roasting rôti de porc

roasted adj
cooked by roasting grillé rôti

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
to commit robbery cambrioler
to deprive of voler
to steal from, using violence voler cambrioler

rob Peter to pay Paul v
to use resources producing no net gain déshabiller Pierre pour habiller Paul

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
one who robs brigand bandit

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ n
act or practice of robbing brigandage vol à main armée
attempt of taking the property of another by threat braquage banditisme

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
long, loose outer garment robe

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
Erithacus rubecula rouge-gorge rouge-gorge familier
Turdus migratorius merle d'Amérique
any bird called robin in English grive

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ n
genre of adventure fiction robinsonnade

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
intelligent mechanical being robot
machine to perform complex tasks robot
person who does not seem to have any emotions robot

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or resembling a robot robotique

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
evincing strength robuste

robustly adv
in a robust manner robustement

robustness n
quality of being robust robustesse

rocambolesque adj
fantastic rocambolesque

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
confectionery made from sugar sucre d'orge
large stone or boulder rocher roc
mass of projecting rock rocher roche
natural mineral aggregate roche roc pierre
precious stone or gem caillou diam
act of rocking secousse
style of music rock

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
cause to shake or sway violently faire tanguer secouer
disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium bouleverser
move gently back and forth bercer remuer
slang: to be very favourable or skilful assurer déchirer gérer

rock and roll /ˈɹɒkændˈɹəʊl/ n
style of music rock 'n' roll rock and roll

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
Columba livia pigeon biset

rock group n
musical group specializing in rock music groupe de rock

rock hyrax n
Procavia capensis daman des rochers

rock music n
popular music genre musique rock rock

rock paper scissors n
popular child's game pierre-feuille-ciseaux

rock pigeon n
Columba livia biset pigeon biset

rockery /ˈɹɒkəɹi/ n
section of a garden made from decorative rocks rocaille

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
a rocket engine fusée
a vehicle fusée
a projectile firework fusée
non-guided missile roquette fusée

rocket launcher n
device for launching a missile lance-roquettes

rocket science n
anything overly complex (idiomatic) physique quantique

rocket scientist n
capable of understanding complex things Einstein avoir fait Polytechnique polytechnicien

rockfowl n
passerine bird picatharte

rockhopper penguin n
crested penguin gorfou sauteur

rocking adj
génial super

rocking chair n
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked berçante chaise à bascule fauteuil à bascule

rocking horse n
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing cheval à bascule

rocky /ˈɹɒki/ [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔkiː] adj
full of rocks rocheux

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
archaic: unit of area verge
fishing rod or pole canne à pêche
slang: penis|penis bite paf pine queue vit zob
stick or bundle used for punishment verges
straight round stick, shaft, or bar tige

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
mammal of the order Rodentia rongeur

rodeo /ˈɹoʊ.diː.oʊ/ n
sport rodéo

rodomontade /ˌɹɑ.də.mənˈteɪd/ /ˌɹɒ.də.mɒnˈtɑːd/ n
vain boasting rodomontade

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
eggs of fish œufs de poisson frai

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus chevreuil

roebuck n
male roe deer cerf

roentgenium /rɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /rʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
chemical element roentgenium

roger /ˈɹɑːdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
received bien reçu comprendre

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ adj
deceitful, unprincipled sans scrupules
large, destructive and unpredictable incontrôlable

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
a mischievous scamp garnement
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person canaille coquin fripouille voyou
a vagrant clochard vagabond

rogue state n
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies état voyou

roguery n
mischievous behaviour friponnerie

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
render turbid troubler
to annoy fâcher irriter énerver

role /ɹəʊl/ n
(grammar) the function of a word in a phrase fonction
character or part rôle
the expected behavior of an individual in a society rôle
the function or position of something rôle

role model n
a person who serves as an example exemple modèle

roleplay v
To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group. rôler

roleplaying game n
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character jeu de rôle

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
a heavy cylinder used to break clods rouleau
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side roulis
shortened raised biscuit or bread petit pain
that which rolls; a roller roue
the act of rolling roulement

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
to cause to revolve [[faire]] [[rouler]] rouler
to wrap round on itself rouler
geometry: to apply (one line or surface) to another without slipping rouler
to rotate on fore-and-aft axis rouler
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion rouler
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels rouler

roll call n
reading of a list of names and responses appel appel nominal

roll on interjection
expressing anticipation vivement

roll one's eyes v
turn one's eyes upwards lever les yeux au ciel

roll out the red carpet v
extend the utmost hospitality dérouler le tapis rouge

roll up n
self-made cigarette roulée

roll up one's sleeves v
prepare to work retrousser ses manches
roll one's sleeves up retrousser ses manches

rollback n
(computing) an operation to return the database to the previous commit point rollback
a withdrawal of military forces retrait

rolled fillet n
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon paupiette de viande

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
bird of the family Coraciidae rollier
tool for applying paint or ink rouleau

roller derby n
sport roller derby roller-catch

roller skate n
a boot having small wheels patin à roulettes

roller skating n
skating on roller skates patinage à roulettes

roller sport n
roller sport

rollerblade n
type of roller skate patin en ligne roller

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
amusement ride montagnes russes

rolling paper n
paper for rolling cigarettes papier à rouler

rolling pin n
food preparation utensil rouleau à pâtisserie rouleau

rolling stone n
person who moves around and never settles down bourlingueur clochard

rolling stop n
arrêt Idaho stop américain

rollmop n
fillet of herring rollmops

roly-poly n
A toy that rights itself when pushed over culbuto poussah ramponeau ramponneau

romaji /ˈɹoʊmədʒi/ /ˈɹəʊmədʒɪ/ n
romanization of Japanese romaji

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ n
idealized love amour romantique idylle romance
intimate relationship, love affair idylle romance
story or novel dealing with idealized love romance

romanesque adj
Pertaining to romance or fable romanesque

romanize v
to transliterate to the Latin alphabet latiniser romaniser

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ adj
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love romantique
fantastic, idealistic romantique
powerfully sentimental, evocative romantique

romanticism n
romantic quality, spirit or action romantisme romanesque

romp v
to play roughly or energetically s'ébattre

ronin n
masterless samurai ronin

rood /ɹuːd/ n
quarter of an acre vergée

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
carved screen jubé

roof /ɹuːf/ n
the cover at the top of a building toit
the upper part of a cavity toit

roof rabbit n
lapin de gouttière

roof tile n
tile covering a roof tuile

roofer n
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs couvreur

roofie /ˈɹufi/ n
slang for flunitrazepam roofie

rook /ɹʊk/ n
bird corbeau freux freux
chesspiece tour

rook /ɹʊk/ v
cheat, swindle rouler

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
a novice bleu
an inexperienced recruit bleu

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
division in a building chambre pièce salle
space place espace

room for doubt n
eventuality place au doute

room service n
provision of food and drink to a guest room room service

room temperature n
normal temperature température ambiante

roommate /ˈɹumˌmeɪt/ n
US: with whom one shares an apartment or house colocataire coloc
a person with whom one shares a room [[camarade]] de [[chambre]] camarade de [[chambrée]] copiaule cothurne

roomy adj
spacious ample grand spacieux

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird coq

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word racine radical
part of a plant racine
of a tooth racine
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression racine
part of a hair under the skin racine
analysis: zero of a function racine
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent racine
part of a hair near the skin racine
person who manages accounts on a UNIX system root
philology: word from which another word or words are derived racine mot souche
primary source racine origine

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
coarse slang: have sexual intercourse emmancher fourrer

root beer /ˈɹut ˌbɪɹ/ n
beverage with sarsaparilla root racinette

root for v
encourage a favored person animer

root hair n
poil racinaire

root mean square n
type of average moyenne quadratique

root rot n
plant fungal disease pourridié pourriture racinaire

rooting n
The process of forming roots. enracinement radication

roots /ɹuːts/ /ɹʊts/ n
ancestors aïeux
beginnings origines sources

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
a length of this string corde cordage
thick, strong string corde

rope ladder n
flexible ladder échelle de corde

ropemaker n
maker of ropes cordière cordier

ropewalker n
acrobat funambule

roriferous /ɹoʊˈɹɪf.ɚ.əs/ /ɹəʊˈɹɪf.əɹ.əs/ adj
producing or generating dew rorifère

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
whale with long skin folds below mouth rorqual

rosacea n
chronic condition couperose

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
Catholic prayer beads rosaire chapelet

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ adj
colour rose

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
a plant or species in the rose family (Rosaceae) rosacée rosacées
flower rose
colour rose
nozzle pomme
shrub rosier rose

rose chafer n
Cetonia aurata cétoine dorée

rose fish n
Sebastes norvegicus sébaste atlantique

rose quartz n
reddish-colored quartz quartz rose

rose window n
circular window rosace

rose-colored glasses n
overly optimistic perception of something la vie en rose

roseate /ˈɹoʊzi.ət/ /ˈɹəʊzɪət/ adj
(formal) pink; rosy rosâtre

rosebush n
rose plant rosier

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
the fruit of a rose plant cynorrhodon fruit d'églantier gratte-cul

rosemary n
shrub romarin

rosewater n
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water eau de rose

rosin n
solid form of resin colophane

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ n
a list of names liste

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ v
to place a name on a roster consigner inscrire

rostral adj
relating to the rostrum rostral

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
rose-coloured rosé

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
wine vin rosé

rosé wine n
pink coloured wine vin rosé

rot [ɹɑt] v
to decay pourrir

rotary phone n
rotary dial telephone téléphone à cadran

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
to change which tire is on each corner of the car, so that they wear evenly intervertir permuter
to spin, turn, or revolve tourner
to spin, turn, or revolve something [[faire]] [[tourner]]

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
act of turning around a centre rotation
single cycle of turning tour

rotator cuff n
set of four smaller muscles in the shoulder coiffe des rotateurs

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
process of committing to memory apprentissage par cœur

rotgut n
raw or poor quality alcoholic liquor tord-boyaux

roti n
A pancake-like Indian pastry, usually stuffed with curry roti

roton n
quantum of rotation roton

rotor n
a rotating part of a mechanical device rotor

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
decayed, gone bad pourri
mean mauvais

rotund /ɹoʊˈtʌnd/ /ɹəʊˈtʌnd/ adj
Having a round or spherical shape rond
Round in body shape rond

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
approximate approximatif
crude, unrefined brut
difficult difficile
not smooth rugueux brut rude
violent brutal

rough /ɹʌf/ v
to create in approximate form ébaucher

rough breathing n
Ancient Greek diacritical mark esprit rude

rough up v
to manhandle or beat up brutaliser malmener

rough-hew v
cut or shape something roughly dégrossir

rough-legged buzzard n
Buteo lagopus buse pattue

roughcast n
a rough surface finish crépi

roughcast v
to apply a roughcast finish to crépir

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
in a rough manner rudement
unevenly approximativement

roulette n
game of chance roulette

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
circular or cylindrical rond
spherical rond
of a number that has been rounded off rond
of corners that lack sharp angles rond
complete, not lacking complet rond
plump rond ronde
pronounced with the mouth in the shape of an "O" arrondi

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
circular object rond
circular or repetitious route ronde étape
golf etc: way around the course tour
individual ammunition shell coup
outburst éclat
segment of a sport event round
serving tournée
song with each subset starting at a different time canon
stage of a sports competition tour épreuve

round bracket n
parenthesis, bracket parenthèse

round of applause n
outburst of clapping salve d'applaudissements

round table n
conference table ronde

round trip n
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location aller-retour

round up v
to collect or gather (something) together cueillir rassembler réunir
to round up a number arrondir

roundabout n
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed tourniquet
fairground carousel manège
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island rond-point giratoire

rounded adj
pronounced with the lips drawn together arrondi

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle tourteau besant

roundhouse kick n
coup de pied circulaire

roundoff n
roundoff, a gymnastics move rondade

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
to wake éveiller

rout /ɹaʊt/ [ɹʌʊt] n
large evening party raout

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
course or way traveled route chemin
passing, course, road route

router /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
a device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet routeur
power tool défonçeuse

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
regular; habitual de routine

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ n
computing: set of instructions designed to perform a specific task routine
course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure routine
set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically routine
set piece of an entertainer's act numéro routine

routinely adv
in a routine manner routinièrement

roux /ɹuː/ n
mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews roux

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ n
A debauched or lecherous person roué

rovibronic adj
rovibronique

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
in a table ligne
line of objects rangée ligne rang

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
intransitive: to propel a boat or other craft over water using oars ramer voguer
transitive:to propel over water using oars ramer

rowan /ɹaʊən/ /ɹoʊən/ /ɹəʊən/ n
Sorbus aucuparia sorbier des oiseleurs
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus sorbier alisier

rowboat n
small boat that is rowed barque bateau à rames

rowdy adj
rough and disorderly chahuteur chahuteuse

rowhouse n
house maison mitoyenne maisons en bande

rowing n
action of the verb "to row" aviron canotage
the sport aviron

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
support for an oar dame de nage tolet

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
of or relating to a monarch or their family royal royale

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
nautical: a sail cacatois

royal family n
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state [[famille]] [[royale]]

royal flush n
ace-high straight flush quinte flush royale

royal jelly n
substance secreted by bees gelée royale

royal we n
plural "we" used by a sovereign nous de majesté

royalist n
supporter of monarchy royaliste

royally adv
in a royal manner royalement

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
payment for exploiting mineral rights redevance royalty
rank, status, etc. of a monarch règne

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ n
(slang) police officer flic poulet keuf

rub /ɹʌb/ n
act of rubbing friction
difficulty or problem hic

rub /ɹʌb/ v
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area frotter
to rub something against (a second thing) frotter
to scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse frotter polir

rub it in v
add insult to injury en rajouter retourner le fer dans la plaie

rub out v
delete or erase by rubbing effacer

rub salt in the wound v
to make an injury feel worse remuer le couteau dans la plaie

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ adj
not covered by funds chèque en bois

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
condom capote préservatif condom
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree caoutchouc gomme
synthetic materials with the same properties caoutchouc gomme

rubber ball blast grenade n
RBBG

rubber bullet n
balle de plastique

rubber duck n
toy shaped like a duck canard en caoutchouc

rubber stamp n
piece of rubber to make an imprint tampon

rubber tree n
Hevea brasiliensis hévéa

rubbernecker n
spectator of accidents badaud badaude

rubbery adj
relating to or resembling rubber caoutchouteux

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ adj
exceedingly bad; awful; terrible; crappy pourri

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
expresses that what was recently said is untruth or nonsense n'importe quoi

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ n
fragments of buildings; ruins; debris décombres
nonsense absurdités inepties

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry débris décombres

rube /ɹuːb/ n
person of rural heritage; a yokel plouc

rubella n
disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract rubéole

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
element with atomic number 37 rubidium

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
Russian monetary unit rouble

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
type of gem rubis

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion chahut
A row, fight commotion grabuge

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
noisy quarrel or fight rixe

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus rotengle

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
underwater vane used to steer a vessel gouvernail safran

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
reddish rougeâtre

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
bad-mannered impoli malpoli

rudeness n
Property of being rude impolitesse

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ n
biology: body part that has no function left rudiment
fundamental principle or skill rudiment
sthg. in undeveloped form rudiment

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
basic; minimal rudimentaire
of or relating to rudiments rudimentaire

rue /ɹuː/ n
any of various perennial shrubs herbe de grâce Herbe à la belle Fille rue odorante

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
circular frill or ruffle on a garment fraise
the bird Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax) combattant varié

ruffe n
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus grémille

ruffed grouse n
game bird gélinotte huppée

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
scoundrel, rascal brute rufian voyou

ruffle ˈɹʌfəl n
strip of fabric falbala

ruffle ˈɹʌfəl v
to curl or flute ébouriffer

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
Dacelo gaudichaud martin-chasseur de Gaudichaud

rufous-capped antshrike n
Thamnophilus ruficapillus batara à tête rousse

rufous-tailed hawk n
Buteo ventralis buse de Patagonie

rufous-vented ground-cuckoo n
Neomorphus geoffroyi géocoucou de Geoffroy

rufous-winged antshrike n
Thamnophilus torquatus batara à ailes rousses

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
partial floor covering tapis
thick piece of fabric used for warmth couverture

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball rugby

rugby league n
version of rugby football rugby à XIII

rugby sevens n
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball rugby à sept

rugby union n
form of rugby rugby à XV

rugged /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
broken into sharp points rugueux
harsh, austere sévère
not neat or regular irrégulier
sour, surly hargneux
stormy, turbulent tempétueux turbulent
vigorous, robust robuste solide
violent, rude rude violent

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
remains of destroyed construction ruine
something which leads to serious troubles ruine
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed ruine

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
to cause the economical ruin of ruiner
to destroy ruiner abîmer foutre en l'air massacrer
to spoil ruiner foutre en l'air gâcher plomber

ruination n
act of ruining ruination
state of being ruined ruination

ruinous adj
destructive ruineux

ruinously adv
in a way that will cause ruin ruineusement

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regulation règle

rule /ɹuːl/ v
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over gouverner régler

rule of law n
The doctrine that no individual is above the law état de droit

rule of thumb n
a general guideline rather than a strict rule règle générale au pif au doigt mouillé

rule out v
to cross out barrer biffer
to disallow exclure
to make something impossible exclure interdire
to reject from list of possibilities exclure écarter éliminer

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
measuring or drawing device règle latte
person who rules or governs chef dirigeant

rulership /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ n
where one rules over others dominance pouvoir

rules are made to be broken proverb
it is acceptable to break rules les règles sont faites pour être transgressées

ruling adj
that rules au pouvoir régnant

ruling n
an order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority arrêt décision

ruling pen n
a drawing instrument tire-ligne

rum /ɹʌm/ n
distilled spirit rhum

rumba n
dance rumba

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
low, heavy, continuous sound borborygme gargouillement grondement

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
to make a low pitched noise gronder

rumbling adj
grondant

rumbling n
Deep low noise grondement
Sound of complaint grondement

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
first stomach of ruminants panse rumen

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud ruminant ruminante

ruminate /ˈɹuməneɪt/ v
to chew cud ruminer
to meditate ruminer

rumination n
act of ruminating rumination

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ v
to hastily search for fouiller
to search something thoroughly and with disregard fouiller
to search something which contains many items fouiller

rummage sale n
informal sale kermesse

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ n
card game rami

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
statement or claim from no known reliable source rumeur bruit

rumour has it phraseologicalUnit
there is a rumor that... il parait le bruit court on dit

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
the buttocks croupe
the hindquarters of an animal croupe

rump state n
state that is the remnant of a previous, larger one état croupion

rumple v
to make wrinkled froisser

rumpus n
noise and confusion conflit confusion divergence

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
creek cours d'eau
faster than a walk course
flow of liquid flot flux
gallop galoper
interval of distance or time période
the act of running courir course
the route taken while running parcours

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
of a machine, to be operating normally marcher
to flow couler écouler
to move quickly on two feet courir
to compete in a race courir
to move or spread quickly courir
to move quickly courir

run after v
chase courir après
effort to win someone's affections courir après

run aground v
to be immobilized by shallow water échouer

run along v
to leave partir

run amok v
run amok perdre le contrôle péter un câble

run around like a chicken with its head cut off v
To act in a haphazard or aimless way courir comme un poulet sans tête

run away v
to flee by running s'enfuir

run down v
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them heurter

run out v
to expire, to come to an end expirer toucher à sa fin venir à expiration venir à manquer
to use up épuiser être à court

run out the clock v
preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession jouer la montre

run scared v
to be in a state of fearful alarm courir en fuite

run through v
flow through an area arroser
go through hastily parcourir
impale a person embrocher

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds v
support both sides of an argument manger à tous les râteliers

run-of-the-mill adj
ordinary ordinaire ordinaires

rundown n
a rough outline topo

rune /ɹuːn/ n
letter or character rune

runestone n
stone with a runic inscription pierre runique

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
ladder step barreau

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
of, pertaining to, or written using runes runique

runiform /ˈɹuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
resembling or in the form of runes runiforme

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
mechanical part intended for wheels to run on or to slide against another surface coulisse glissière
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace coureur coureuse

runner bean n
haricot d'Espagne

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
the person who finishes second vice-champion

running board n
step under the car door marchepied

runoff n
second or further round of an indecisive election ballottage

runology n
study of runes runologie

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
diarrhea courante

runt /ɹunt/ n
the smallest or the weakest animal of a litter or a pack avorton
undersized or stunted plant, animal or person avorton

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
defined section of land for airplanes piste piste d'atterrissage
walkway extending from a stage podium passerelle

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
monetary currency roupie

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
burst or split rupture

rural /ˈɹʊɹəl/ adj
pertaining to non-urban areas rural

rurban adj
of a location which has both urban and rural characteristics rurbain

rusa deer n
Cervus timorensis Cerf rusa

rusalka n
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths roussalka

ruse /ɹuːz/ n
guile ruse
trick ruse

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
plant jonc
haste hâte

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
hurry dépêcher hâter

rush hour n
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting heure de pointe

rushes n
cinematography rushes épreuve de tournage

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven biscotte biscotin

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ adj
color rousse roux

rust /ɹʌst/ n
result of oxidation rouille
plant disease rouille

rust /ɹʌst/ v
to oxidise rouiller oxyder

rusticate v
suspend or expel from a college or university limoger

rustle n
soft crackling sound bruissement froufrou

rustle v
to move (something) with a soft crackling sound froufrouter

rustle up v
quickly prepare préparer vite fait

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
affected by rust rouillé
lacking recent experience, out of practice rouillé

rusty-spotted cat n
Prionailurus rubiginosus chat rubigineux

rut /ɹʌt/ n
sexual desire or oestrus rut
fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling ornière voie de garage
furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground ornière

rut /ɹʌt/ v
To be in the annual rut [[être]] en [[rut]]
make a furrow sillonner

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
edible root rutabaga

ruth /ɹuːθ/ n
pity pitié
sorrow peine

ruthenium /ruːˈθiːniəm/ n
chemical element ruthénium

rutherfordium /ˌrʌðərˈfɔːrdiəm/ n
chemical element rutherfordium
rutherfordium

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
without pity or compassion impitoyable

ruthlessly /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ adv
in a ruthless manner cruellement impitoyablement inhumainement sadiquement sans foi ni loi tenacement

rutile n
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide rutile

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food seigle
seigle

rye bread n
type of bread pain de seigle

ryegrass n
ivraie

ryokan n
a traditional Japanese hotel ryokan

röntgen /ˈɹɛnt.ɡən/ n
unit of exposure to ionizing radiation röntgen

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes rösti rœsti

sabbatical adj
relating to the Sabbath sabbatique

sabbatize v
to sanctify, keep or observe the Sabbath, as the Sabbath célébrer le sabbat observer le sabbat sabbatiser sanctifier le sabbat

sabella n
seaworm of genus Sabella sabelle

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
of black colour on a coat of arms sable

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
animal zibeline martre
heraldic colour sable

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries sabot

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction sabotage
act with intent to injure sabotage

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
deliberate destruction to prevent success saboter

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ n
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property saboteur

sabotiere n
sorbetière

sabrage /səˈbɹɑːʒ/ n
sabrage

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point sabre
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre sabre

sabre-toothed tiger n
prehistoric cat tigre à dents de sabre

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
act of checking a horse with a single pull of the reins saccade
rapid jerky movement of the eye saccade
sudden jerk saccade

saccharide /ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/ n
the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn saccharide

saccharification n
hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides saccarification saccharification

saccharify v
convert soluble polysaccharides saccharifier

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ n
white crystalline powder saccharine

sachet n
cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices sachet
small, sealed packet sachet

sack /sæk/ n
bag for commodities or items sac
the plunder and pillaging of a city sac
booty obtained by pillage butin
colloquial: bed lit pieu
informal: dismissal from employment paquet

sack /sæk/ v
colloquial: to go to sleep coucher
informal: to remove from a job or position virer
to plunder saccager

sack race n
type of children's game course en sac

sackbut n
brass instrument sacqueboute sacquebute saquebute

sackcloth n
cloth toile à sac

sacral adj
(anatomy) of the sacrum sacral
sacred sacral

sacrament n
sacred act or ceremony sacrement

sacramental n
an object or action which spiritually aids its faithful users sacramental

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
made holy sacré saint

sacred cow n
something which cannot be tampered with monstre sacré

sacrificatory adj
of or relating to sacrifice sacrificatoire

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
something sacrificed sacrifice

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
to offer as a gift to a deity sacrifier
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value sacrifier

sacrificer n
someone who sacrifices sacrificateur sacrificatrice

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
relating to sacrifice sacrificiel

sacrilege n
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred sacrilège

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj
committing sacrilege sacrilège

sacrilegiously adv
in a sacrilegious manner sacrilégement

sacristan n
person who maintains the sacristy sacristain sacristaine

sacristy n
room in a church sacristie

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable sacrosaint sacro-saint
sacred, very holy sacrosaint sacro-saint

sacrum n
bone at the base of the spine sacrum

sacré bleu interjection
interjection sacre bleu sacrebleu

sad /sæd/ adj
feeling sorrow triste
causing sorrow, lamentable triste

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
make sad or unhappy attrister

saddle /ˈsædl̩/ n
harness saddle on an animal sellette selle
seat on an animal selle
seat on a bicycle etc selle
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills selle

saddle /ˈsædl̩/ v
to put a saddle on seller

saddle point n
geometry point col

saddler n
someone who makes and repairs saddles sellier bourrelier

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation sadisme
deliberate cruelty sadisme
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted sadisme

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ n
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others sadique sadiste

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
of a person sadique
of behaviour sadique

sadly /ˈsadli/ adv
in a sad manner malheureusement

sadness n
state/emotion tristesse

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
practices of sadism and masochism collectively sadomasochisme

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
a trip into any undeveloped area safari

safe /seɪf/ adj
baseball: in the base sauf
free from risk sûr [[sans]] [[danger]]
not in danger en sécurité sauf
properly secured en lieu sûr en sécurité à l'abri
providing protection from danger sûr

safe /seɪf/ n
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping coffre-fort coffre

safe and sound adj
having come to no harm sain et sauf saine et sauve

safe mode n
(computing) troubleshooting mode mode de sécurité

safe sex n
sexual activity that minize risks sécuri-sexe

safe-conduct n
document sauf-conduit

safeguard v
to protect, to keep safe protéger

safely /ˈseɪfli/ adv
in a safe manner prudemment

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
condition or feeling of being safe sécurité sûreté

safety catch n
safety catch cran d'arrêt

safety pin n
pin in the form of a clasp épingle de sûreté

safety valve n
a relief valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container would burst soupape de sécurité

safflower n
plant carthame des teinturiers

saffron n
spice safran
plant safran
colour safran
dye safran

sag /sæɡ/ v
to lose firmness s'affaisser
to sink ployer

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
Old Norse Icelandic prose saga
long epic story saga

sagapenum n
bitter gum sagapénum

sage adj
wise sage

sage n
wise person sage
plant sauge

sage grouse n
Centrocercus urophasianus tétras des armoises

saggar /ˈsæɡ.ə/ /ˈsæɡ.əɹ/ n
ceramic container gazette

sagination n
act of saginating engraissement sagination

sago n
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms used as a food thickener sagou

sagum n
cloak worn by Gallic, Germanic and Roman soldiers sayon

saibling /ˈzaɪplɪŋ/ n
Salvelinus alpinus, a char of Europe omble chevalier

said determiner
mentioned earlier ledit

said and done adj
agreed to and accomplished or finished dit et fait

saiga n
antelope saïga

sail /seɪl/ n
a piece of fabric attached to a boat voile
power harnessed by sails voile
a tower-like structure found on the topside of a submarine massif
a trip in a boat [[balade]] [[en]] [[mer]] [[balade]] [[en]] [[voilier]]
floating organ of siphonophores flotteur pneumatophore
the blade of a windmill aile

sail /seɪl/ v
to move briskly and gracefully through the air voler faire de la voile
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat faire de la voile naviguer faire du bateau gouverner voguer

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
a boat propelled by a sail voilier cotre

sailcloth n
fabric toile à voile

sailfish n
fish espadon-voilier voilier

sailing /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ n
motion across water navigation la voile

sailing ship n
type of ship voilier

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
worker on a ship marin matelot

sainfoin /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ n
perennial herbs sainfoin

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
person proclaimed as saint saint sainte
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities saint sainte

sake /seɪk/ n
Japanese rice wine saké

saker /ˈseɪkə/ n
falcon faucon sacre

sal ammoniac n
rare mineral salmiac

salaam interjection
a Muslim greeting salam

salaam alaikum interjection
Muslim greeting as-salam alaykum

salacious /səˈleɪʃəs/ adj
lascivious, bawdy, obscene, lewd salace
promoting sexual desire or lust salace

salacity n
the state or quality of being salacious salacité

salad /ˈsaləd/ /ˈsæləd/ n
food salade

salad bar n
buffet for salad and cold food saladerie

salad bowl n
bowl for salad saladier

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ n
amphibian salamandre
mythical creature salamandre
small broiler salamandre

salami [sɘˈlɑːmɪ] n
sausage salami

salami tactics n
piecemeal removal saucissonnage tactique du salami

salami technique n
reach a goal using small steps politique du saucissonnage

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis salaire

sale /seɪl/ n
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit vente
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder vente
sale of goods at reduced prices soldes liquidation

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
suitable for sale vendable

sales tax n
a tax taxe de vente taxe sur la vente

salesforce n
team of salespeople force de vente

salesman n
man whose job it is to sell things vendeur

salesperson n
salesman or saleswoman vendeur vendeuse

saleswoman n
woman whose occupation is to sell things vendeuse

salicylic acid n
salicylic acid acide salicylique

salience /ˈseɪlˌɪiɛns/ n
condition of being salient prégnance saillance
highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed saillance
relative importance based on context saillance

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ adj
prominent saillant
worthy of note pertinent

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ n
part of a fortification saillant saillie

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salty salin

saline solution n
solution saline solution physiologique sérum physiologique

salinize /ˈsælɪnaɪz/ v
become or render salty saliniser

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
liquid secreted into the mouth salive

salivary /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to saliva salivaire

salivary gland n
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically glande salivaire

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
to produce saliva saliver
to show eager anticipation baver saliver

salivation n
process of producint saliva salivation

sallet n
type of light spherical helmet salade

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ adj
yellowish cireux jaunâtre

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ n
Salix caprea saule

salmi n
stew salmis

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑːmən/ n
fish saumon
colour saumon

salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ /ˌsæməˈnɛlə/ n
any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella salmonelle

salmonellosis n
disease salmonellose

salo n
non-rendered pig fat salo

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
beauty salon institut de beauté salon de beauté salon de coiffure
large room salon

saloon /səˈlun/ n
tavern saloon

salsa /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
dance salsa
style of music salsa
spicy tomato sauce salsa sauce salsa

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
saline salin sel
salty salé sel

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
sailor loup de mer
sodium chloride sel
compound of an acid and a base sel

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
to add salt to saler
to include colorful language épicer

salt cellar n
container holding salt for use in the kitchen or on a dining table salière

salt cod n
Cod that has been dried and salted morue salée

salt lake n
body of water with a high concentration of salts lac salé

salt lick n
block of salt pierre à lécher

salt marsh n
marsh of saline water marais salants

salt of the earth n
a decent, dependable person sel de la Terre

salt shaker n
a small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling salière

salt water n
any water containing dissolved salt eau salée

saltatorial adj
sauteur

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
tasting of salt salé

salty dog n
promiscuous man chaud lapin

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
promoting health salubre

salubrity n
The quality of being salubrious salubrité

salutary /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ /ˈsæljətɛɹi/ adj
bienfaisant salutaire
promoting good health and physical well-being salutaire

salute v
saluer faire un salut

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ n
damaged épave
the compensation paid to the rescuers récompense
the rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation sauvetage
the ship, crew or cargo so rescued rescapé

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ v
to put to use recycler
to rescue sauver

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
the process of being saved (religion) salut

salvationist adj
relating to the doctrine of salvation salutiste

salvationist n
person who adheres to the doctrine of salvation salutiste

salve /sælv/ n
ointment, cream or balm pommade onguent

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery salve

samara n
winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple samare

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
chemical element samarium

samba n
Brazilian ballroom dance samba

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ n
exhibition place for samba schools in Brazil sambodrome

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone sambuque

same /seɪm/ adj
not different as regards self; identical même
similar, alike même

same /seɪm/ pronoun
the identical thing même pareil
something similar, something of the identical type même pareil

same old story n
the repetition of an annoying occurrence la routine métro, boulot, dodo

same sex n
the same gender to which one is referring [[même]] [[sexe]]

same to you phraseologicalUnit
I wish to you what you have just wished to me de même pareil

same-sex adj
restricted to members of a single sex de [[même]] [[sexe]]

samizdat /ˈsamɪzdat/ n
a samizdat publication samizdat
underground publishing samizdat

samosa n
Indian snack samoussa

samovar n
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea samovar

sampan n
Chinese boat sampan

samphire /ˈsæm.faɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
golden samphire inule fausse criste inule perce-pierre
marsh samphire salicorne
rock samphire criste marine

sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
part taken for inspection échantillon exemple extrait

sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ v
to take or to test a sample or samples of goûter échantillonner

sampling n
process or technique of obtaining a representative sample échantillonnage prélèvement
sample échantillon

samsara /sʌmˈsɑɹə/ n
cycle of reincarnation samsara samsâra

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
feudal Japanese warrior samouraï

sanatorium n
institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence sanatorium

sanctifier n
one who sanctifies (makes holy) sanctificateur sanctificatrice

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
to make holy consacrer sanctifier

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically hypocrite bigot confit en dévotion faux dévot tartuffe

sanctimoniously adv
in a sanctimonious manner cagotement

sanctimony n
a hypocritical form of excessive piety tartuferie

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid approbation validation
penalty, coercive measure sanction
stipulation specifying the above décret

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
to give authorization or approval to approuver autoriser ratifier
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law sanctionner

sanctuary /ˈsæŋkˌtjuɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkˌtuɛɹi/ n
area set aside for protection réserve
consecrated area sanctuaire
place of safety or protection refuge
state of being protected asile

sanctuary city n
sanctuary city ville sanctuaire

sand /sænd/ adj
colour sable

sand /sænd/ n
beach plage
colour [[teinte]] [[sable]] [[ton]] [[sable]]
courage cran
finely ground rock sable

sand cat n
small wild cat chat des sables

sand crab n
crab of the Hippoidea superfamily crabe-taupe

sand dune n
mound of windblown sand dune de sable

sand lance n
fish of the family Ammodytidae anguille de sable lançon équille

sandal /sændəl/ n
type of footwear sandale

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum santal
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum santal bois de santal

sandbag n
a bag filled with sand sac de sable

sandbank n
ridge of sand banc de sable

sandblast /ˈsænd.blɑːst/ v
to spray with sand sabler

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
box with sand for children bac à sable carré de sable
wiki sandbox bac à sable

sandcastle n
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle château de sable

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
machine for sanding ponceuse

sanderling n
Calidris alba bécasseau sanderling

sandfly n
fly of Lutzomyia or Phlebotomus phlébotome

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
birds in the family Pteroclididae ganga

sandhi n
phonological process sandhi

sandhill crane n
Grus canadensis grue canadienne

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
figure who brings good sleep and dreams marchand de sable

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
paper coated with abrasive material papier de verre

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
to polish or grind a surface poncer

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ n
bird of the family Scolopacidae chevalier

sandpit /sændpɪt/ n
children's play area bac à sable

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
sand/clay sedimentary rock grès

sandstorm n
strong wind carrying clouds of sand tempête de sable

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
snack consisting of two slices of bread sandwich tartine

sane /seɪn/ adj
Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind sain d'esprit
mentally healthy sain

sang-froid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
composure, level-headedness, coolness in trying circumstances sang-froid

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
composure, self-possession or imperturbability sang-froid

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda sangria

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪneɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ adj
consisting of or similar to blood sanguin

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ n
bloodstone sanguine
red crayon sanguine

sanicle n
plant sanicle

sanitary napkin n
pad of cotton or other absorbent material serviette hygiénique

sanitation n
the hygienic disposal or recycling of waste assainissement

sanity /sænəti/ n
the condition of being sane santé mentale

sanjak /ˈsandʒak/ n
an administrative region under the Ottoman Empire sandjak

sans-culotte /sanzkjuːˈlɒt/ n
sans-culotte sans-culotte

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ n
any of the five or six days added at the end of Fructidor jour complémentaire jour épagomène sans-culottide

sans-culottism n
sans-culottism sans-culottisme

santonin n
anthelmintic santonine

sap /sæp/ n
juice of plant sève
slang: saphead naïf nigaud
leather-covered hand weapon matraque
narrow ditch or trench sape

sap /sæp/ v
undermine miner saper

saphead /ˈsæphɛd/ n
a simpleton, a stupid person idiot imbécile

saphenous /səˈfiːnəs/ adj
relating to, or situated near, the saphenous vein saphène

sapiosexual adj
Sexually attracted to intelligence or the human mind. sapiosexuel

sapiosexual n
A person who is sexually attracted to intelligence or the human mind before appearance. sapiosexuel

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
young tree arbrisseau

saponin n
steroid glycoside saponine

sapper n
one who saps; combat engineer sapeur

sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
relating to lesbianism lesbien

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ adj
colour saphir

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
gem saphir
type of hummingbird colibri à menton bleu

sapphirine n
mineral saphirine

sapphism /ˈsæf.ɪzm̩/ n
lesbianism saphisme sapphisme

sappy /ˈsæpi/ adj
excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy cucul mielleux

saproxylic adj
relating to the decay of wood saproxyle saproxylique

saproxylophagous adj
saproxylophage

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
wood just under the bark aubier

sarafan n
a traditional long, trapeze-shaped Russian pinafore worn by women and girls. sarafane

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
derision, facetiousness sarcasme

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
type of malignant tumor sarcome

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ n
contractile unit in a striated muscle's myofibril sarcomère

sarcopenia n
gradual age-related loss of skeletal muscle sarcopénie

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
coffin sarcophage
steel structure sarcophage

sardine n
fish sardine

sardonic /saːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑːnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
ironically humorous sardonique
scornfully mocking sardonique

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
cloth sari

sarin n
neurotoxin sarin

sarong /səˈɹɒŋ/ /səˈɹɔːŋ/ n
garment made of printed cloth wrapped about the waist pagne sarong

sarpanch /ˈsʌɹpʌntʃ/ n
elected head of a panchayat sarpanch

sarsaparilla /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌsæspəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌsɑːspəˈɹɪlə/ n
vine of the genus Smilax salsepareille

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
anatomy: of sartorius muscle couturier
of or relating to tailoring or clothing vestimentaire

sash n
decorative length of cloth écharpe
opening part of a window battant ouvrant ventail

sash window n
type of window fenêtre à guillotine

sashimi /saʃɪmɪ/ /səˈʃiːmi/ n
dish of slices of raw fish or meat sashimi

sasquatch /ˈsæskwɒtʃ/ n
a hairy humanoid creature Sasquatch

sass /sæs/ v
talk back contredire protester

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy insolent

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ adj
relating to Satan satanique
evil satanique

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
dish satay saté

satchel /ˈsætʃəl/ n
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps cartable

sated adj
in a state of complete satisfaction rassasié repu

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body satellite
smaller body orbiting a larger one satellite

satellite dish n
parabolic antenna antenne parabolique

satiate /seɪʃɪˈeɪt/ v
satisfy rassasier

satiety /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ n
state of being perfectly satiated satiété

satin /ˈsætɪn/ adj
smooth and shiny satiné

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back satin

satire n
literary technique satire

satirical adj
of or pertaining to satire satirique

satirically adv
in a satiric manner satiriquement

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
fulfillment of a need or desire satisfaction
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment satisfaction

satisfactorily adv
in satisfactory manner de façon satisfaisante

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
adequate or sufficient satisfaisant

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
in a state of satisfaction satisfait satisfaite

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
to meet needs, to fulfill satisfaire

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ n
governor of a Persian province satrape

satrapy n
territory satrapie

saturate v
to become penetrated or soaked saturer

saturated adj
full; unable to hold or contain any more saturé

saturation n
chemistry: state of a saturated solution saturation
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated saturation
condition in which no increase in effect is possible saturation
organic chemistry: state with no double or triple bonds saturation
vividness of color saturation

saturnal adj
Of or pertaining to Saturn saturnien

satyr /sæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.ər/ n
Greek mythology satyre

satyriasis n
uncontrollable sexual desire satyriasis satyrisme

sauce [sɔs] [sɔːs] n
liquid condiment sauce

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
deep cooking vessel casserole

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
small dish soucoupe sous-tasse

saucier /ˈsɑsiɚ/ /ˈsɔːsɪə/ n
sauce chef saucier

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
impertinent or disrespectful effronté impertinent
mildly erotic osé

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage choucroute

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
sauna room or house sauna
act of using a sauna sauna

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
to use a sauna sauna prendre un

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ n
a leisurely walk or stroll flâner

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace flâner

sauropsid n
a member of the Sauropsida, a comprehensive group of vertebrates comprising the reptiles and birds sauropside

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing saucisse
small, uncooked saucisson saucisse

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
to cook food sauter

savable adj
Capable of being saved sauvable

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
Barbaric, not civilized barbare
Fierce and ferocious féroce

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ n
uncivilized or feral person sauvage

savagery /ˈsævɪd͡ʒəɹɪ/ n
being savage sauvagerie

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
tropical grassland with scattered trees savane

save /seɪv/ n
block that prevents an opponent from scoring arrêt

save /seɪv/ preposition
except, with the exception of hormis sauf

save /seɪv/ v
computing: to write a file to a storage medium enregistrer sauvegarder
to accumulate money épargner
to economize économiser
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone sauver
theology: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation sauver
to keep safe; to safeguard sauvegarder
to store for future use épargner sauvegarder

save face v
preserve reputation sauver la face

saveloy n
a seasoned pork sausage, normally purchased ready cooked cervelas

saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ n
reduction in cost économie
something that is saved économie épargne

savings account n
account that yields a better interest than a current account compte d'épargne

savings bank n
financial institution banque d'épargne caisse d'épargne

savior n
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm sauveur sauveuse

saviour sibling n
child with compatible tissue to treat a sick brother or sister bébé médicament bébé-médicament

savor v
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something savourer déguster

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
Salty or non-sweet salé
Tasty, attractive to the palate délicieux savoureux

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
herb of genus Satureja sarriette

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
well-informed and perceptive futé malin

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ interjection
(informal) do you understand? pigé ?

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ v
(informal) to understand piger

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
tool scie
saying or proverb proverbe

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
cut with a saw scier

sawbones n
surgeon chirurgien

sawdust n
dust created by sawing sciure

sawfish n
ray with saw-shaped snout poisson-scie scie

sawfly n
insect of the suborder Symphyta mouche à scie

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ n
a device used to temporarily raise and support pieces of material tréteau

sawm n
Islamic fasting saoum

sawmill n
machine, building or company scierie

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ n
pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn scieur de long

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ n
cutting bit of a saw [[dent]] [[de]] [[scie]]

sawtooth wave n
function or waveform that ramps upwards and then sharply drops [[onde]] [[en]] [[dent

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
one who saws timber scieur scieuse

saxifrage n
plant saxifrage

saxion n
particle saxion

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
a musical instrument of the woodwind family saxophone

saxophonist /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fəˌnɪst/ n
person who plays or practices with the saxophone saxophoniste

say /seɪ/ v
imperative: let's say disons
to have a common expression il paraît on dit
to indicate in a written form dire indiquer
to pronounce dire
to communicate verbally or in writing dire
to recite dire réciter

say goodbye v
wish someone farewell upon their leaving dire adieu faire ses adieux prendre congé

say grace v
say a prayer of thanks [[faire]] la [[bénédicité]]

say what phraseologicalUnit
de quoi

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
proverb or maxim dicton

sb pronoun
abbreviation of somebody in explanation qqn

scab /skæb/ n
incrustation over a wound croûte
strikebreaker jaune

scab /skæb/ v
to become covered by a scab or scabs s'encroûter

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
the sheath of a sword fourreau

scabby /ˈskæb.i/ adj
full of scabs croûteux

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei gale mal de Sainte-Marie

scabrous /ˈskeɪbɹəs/ /ˈskæbɹəs/ adj
disgusting, repellent, repulsive, vile scabreux

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
platform for executions échafaud
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on échafaudage échafaud

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ v
set up scaffolding échafauder

scaffolding n
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material échafaudage

scalability n
property of being scalable extensibilité

scalable adj
able to be changed in scale; resizeable extensible évolutif

scalar adj
having magnitude scalaire
relating to scale scalaire

scalar n
quantity with magnitude scalaire

scalar product n
product of two vectors produit scalaire

scald /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
to burn with hot fluid ébouillanter

scale /skeɪl/ n
ratio of distances échelle
sequence for measurement échelle
size or scope échelle
series of notes gamme échelle
flake of skin squame
flaky material sloughed off heated metal barbure
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals écaille
coloured chitin écaille
pine nut écaille
dish of a balance plateau

scale /skeɪl/ v
to change size of agrandir réduire
to climb escalader
remove the scales of écailler

scale model n
three-dimensional copy or representation of something maquette

scalene adj
sides of different lengths scalène

scalene triangle n
triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths triangle scalène

scales /skeɪlz/ n
device for weighing goods for sale balance

scallion [ˈskæ.lɪ.ən] n
Allium fistulosum ciboule

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ n
curve on an edge échancrure
mollusc coquille Saint-Jacques pétoncle

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ v
To cut in the shape of a crescent échancrer

scalloped adj
having an edge marked with semicircles découpé festonné échancré

scalp /skælp/ n
part of head where the hair grows cuir chevelu

scalp /skælp/ v
to remove part of the head scalper

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
small straight knife scalpel

scalper n
one who sells tickets unofficially vendeur à la sauvette

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ adj
covered or abounding with scales; as, a scaly fish écailleux

scam /skæm/ n
fraudulent deal arnaque entourloupe escroquerie

scam /skæm/ v
to defraud or embezzle arnaquer entourlouper

scamp n
mischievous youngster galopin morpion

scamper /ˈskæmpə/ /ˈskæmpɚ/ v
To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner gambader

scan /skæn/ n
result or output of a scanning process scan

scan /skæn/ v
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner numériser scanner scannériser
examine sequentially fouiller scanner
form a poetic metre scander

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
incident that brings disgrace scandale esclandre

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal scandaleux
malicious, defamatory scandaleux

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
id=Q713|chemical element scandium

scanlation n
the process of scanlation scanlation
the product of scanlation scanlation scantrad

scanner /ˈskænɚ/ n
device which scans documents scanner scanneur numériseur

scansion v
the act of analysing the meter of poetry scansion
the rhythm or meter of a line or verse scansion

scansorial adj
grimpeur

scant /skænt/ adj
very little insuffisant maigre rare

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent maigre

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
a goat imbued with the sins of the people bouc émissaire
someone punished for someone else's error(s) bouc émissaire

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ v
to punish someone for the error of someone else bouc émissaire quelqu'un faire utiliser

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ adj
of or pertaining to the scapula scapulaire

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ n
a short cloak with an embroidered image of a saint scapulaire
bandage scapulaire
devotional object scapulaire
feather scapulaire

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
permanent mark on the mind cicatrice
permanent mark on the skin cicatrice balafre

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ v
to mark the skin permanently cicatriser

scarab n
symbol scarabée

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
rare

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
almost not, by a small margin à peine

scarcity n
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage pénurie
the condition of something being scarce or deficient manque rareté

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ n
minor fright peur

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
to frighten effrayer

scare quote n
quotation mark used to provoke reaction [[guillemet]] [[ironique]]

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
an effigy made to scare the birds away épouvantail
tall, thin, awkward person épouvantail

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
afraid, frightened effrayé

scarf /skɑː(ɹ)f/ n
long garment worn around the neck écharpe cache-nez

scarf /skɑː(ɹ)f/ v
eat very quickly engouffrer

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
colour écarlate

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
colour écarlate

scarlet fever n
streptococcal infection scarlatine

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
causing, or able to cause, fright sinistre affreux terrifiant

scat /skæt/ n
coprophilia scato

scathing adj
harmful or painful acerbe
harshly or bitterly critical cinglant

scatological adj
scatologique

scatology n
study or analysis of faeces scatologie

scatophile n
Person who takes pleasure from contact with human excrement scatophile

scatophilia n
State or quality of taking pleasure from contact with human excrement scatophilie

scatophilic adj
Taking pleasure from contact with human excrement scatophile

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
to cause to separate disperser
to disperse se disperser
to distribute loosely parsemer éparpiller

scatterbrain n
A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person. tête de linotte étourdi étourdie

scatterbrained adj
having the qualities of scatterbrain écervelé

scattered /ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/ adj
Randomly distributed disséminé éparpillé épars
meteorology: affecting 30% to 50% of area épars
meteorology: covering three eighths to four eighths of sky épars

scattering n
physical process diffusion éparpillement

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
to collect and remove refuse ramasser les ordures
to remove unwanted material nettoyer

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
animal feeding on decaying matter charognard animal nécrophage

scavenger hunt n
game chasse au trésor

scedastic adj
related to the variance of errors scédastique

scedasticity n
distribution of error terms scédasticité

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work scénario

scene /siːn/ n
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others scène scène de ménage
the location of an event that attracts attention scène
decorations and fittings of a stage scène
large informal group of people with a uniting interest scène
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs scène
subdivision of an act scène

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene décor
view, natural features, landscape paysage décor naturel

scent /sɛnt/ n
distinctive odour or smell odeur
sense of smell odorat

sceptre n
ornamental staff sceptre

schedule /ʃɛd.juːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛd.juːl/ n
time-based plan of events emploi du temps horaire ordonnancement planning

schedule /ʃɛd.juːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛd.juːl/ v
To plan an activity at a specific date or time programmer prévoir
to create a schedule ordonnancer planifier

scheduling n
function ordonnancement planification
time at which a particular event is scheduled planification programmation

scheelite n
mineral scheelite

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
relating to a schema schématique
represented simply schématique
sketchy, incomplete schématique

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ n
A drawing or sketch showing how a system works at an abstract level schéma

schematism n
schematic representation schématisme

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
organize according to a scheme schématiser

scheme /skiːm/ n
a systematic plan of future action plan
mathematics schéma
chart or diagram schéma
orderly combination of related parts schéma
secret, devious plan combine machination

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
he who plots secret, devious plans machinateur

scheming adj
tending to scheme intrigant

schilling n
old currency of Austria schilling

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
division within a religious body schisme
split within Christianity schisme
split, division, separation, discord schisme

schismatic /skɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
religion: of or pertaining to a schism schismatique

schismatic /skɪzˈmætɪk/ n
religion: a person involved in a schism schismatique

schist /ʃɪst/ n
crystalline foliated rock schiste

schistosity n
state of being schistose schistosité

schistosomiasis n
various diseases schistosomiase

schizencephalic adj
malformation schizocéphale

schizoid /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ n
someone with schizoid personality disorder schizoïde

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
personality disorder trouble de la personnalité schizoïde

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
mental disorder schizophrénie

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
of a person: afflicted with schizophrenia schizophrène

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ n
a person suffering from schizophrenia schizophrène

schlep /ʃlɛp/ v
To carry or drag coltiner trimbaler

schlub n
one who is socially awkward, unattractive, clumsy plouc

schmaltzy adj
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic malade

schnapps /ʃnɑps/ n
liquor schnaps eau-de-vie

schnitzel n
a meat dish schnitzel

schnozzle n
slang: human nose, especially large one blair pif tarin

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
a student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship étudiant
learned person savant érudit
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge expert

scholar's mate n
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7# coup du berger mat du berger

scholarliness n
state or condition of being scholarly érudition

scholarly adj
relating to scholars or scholarship universitaire érudit

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
knowledge érudition
study allowance bourse

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ adj
of or relating to scholasticism scolastique
of or relating to school, academic scolaire

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ n
philosophy: member of scholasticism scolastique

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
school of philosophy scolastique

school /skuːl/ n
a group of fish in body of water etc... banc
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine école
an art movement école
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university école
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning école collège
a department/institute at a college or university école collège
college or university collège faculté université

school bus lang=en n
transport for schoolchildren autobus scolaire

school counselor n
school-oriented counselor conseiller scolaire conseillère scolaire

school of hard knocks n
source of education by adverse experience [[école]] de la [[vie]]

school of thought n
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group école de pensée

school uniform n
uniform items to be worn by students in a school [[uniforme]] [[scolaire]]

school year n
academic year of a school année scolaire

schoolbag n
satchel cartable sac d'école

schoolboy n
young male student élève écolier

schoolchild /ˈskuːltʃaɪld/ n
young person attending school or of an age to attend school élève

schoolgirl n
girl attending school écolière élève

schoolie n
school-leaver élève sortant élève sortante

schoolmate n
person who attended school with the subject camarade école

schoolwork /ˈskulˌwɝk/ /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/ n
work done for school travail scolaire

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
sailing ship goélette

schottische n
Bohemian dance scottish

schwa /ʃwɑː/ n
schwa schwa e muet

sci-fi /saɪ.faɪ/ n
science fiction S-F science-fiction

sciaphilous adj
Tolerant of shade sciaphile

sciatic adj
of, or relating to the ischium sciatique

sciatica /saɪˈætɪkə/ n
neuralgia of the sciatic nerve sciatique

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method science
particular discipline or branch of learning science
fact of knowing something science
knowledge gained through study or practice science

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
fiction science-fiction
technology which is not yet practical science-fiction

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
of or having to do with science scientifique

scientific method n
method of discovering knowledge méthode scientifique

scientific name n
formal name nom savant nom scientifique

scientific notation n
standard format notation scientifique

scientifically adv
from a scientific perspective scientifiquement
in a scientific manner scientifiquement
using science or methods of science scientifiquement
with regard to science scientifiquement

scientificity n
quality or state of being scientific scientificité

scientism n
belief scientisme

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
one whose activities make use of the scientific method scientifique savant savante

scientocracy n
members of an elite community of scientists scientocratie

scientometrics n
the scientific measurement of the work of scientists, especially by way of analysing their publications and the citations within them scientométrie

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
sword with curved blade cimeterre

scimitar horned oryx n
Oryx dammah oryx algazelle

scintilla /sɪnˈtɪlə/ n
small amount brin lueur
small spark or flash. once éteincelle

scintillate /ˈsɪntəleɪt/ /ˈsɪntɪleɪt/ v
to twinkle scintiller

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
(detached) shoot or twig scion
descendant descendant descendante
heir to a throne héritier d'un trône

scissiparity n
reproduction by fission scissiparité

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ n
one blade on a pair of scissors ciseau

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ v
to cut using scissors couper aux ciseaux

scissor kick n
kick in football ciseau ciseau retourné

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
tool used for cutting ciseaux

scissors crossover n
type of railroad crossover bretelle croisement double jonction double

sclerosis /sklɪˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
abnormal hardening of body tissues sclérose

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ n
derision; ridicule; mockery dérision moquerie ridicule

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision se gausser se moquer tourner en ridicule
to eat food quickly engloutir

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ n
person who scolds, particularly a woman chipie furie mégère

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
rebuke gronder tancer

scoliosis n
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine scoliose

scoliotic adj
of, pertaining to, or affected by scoliosis scoliotique

sconce /skɒns/ n
light fixture on a wall applique applique murale

scone /skoʊn/ /skɒn/ n
pastry scone

scoop /skuːp/ n
any cup- or bowl-shaped object pelle

scoop /skuːp/ v
to lift, move, or collect with or as though with a scoop écoper

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
a child's foot-operated vehicle trottinette
motor-scooter scooter

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain portée
scope of an identifier portée

scops owl n
Otus scops petit-duc

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it brûler roussir
to become scorched or singed brûler roussir

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
vingtaine
number of points earned [[nombre]] de [[point score
performance of an individual or group on an examination or test score
sheet music showing all parts partition conducteur partition de poche partition générale
slang: prostitute's client micheton

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
to cut a groove in a surface entailler
to earn points in a game marquer gagner
to record the score for a game or a match marquer

score off v
to gain an advantage on somebody aplatir baiser dominer enculer humilier mortifier
to scratch somebody out of a list or a group barrer biffer blackbouler exclure flanquer dehors foutre dehors

scoreboard n
board that displays the score in a game of contest tableau d'affichage

scorecard n
card allowing spectators to identify players and record progress carte de pointage

scorer n
one who scores buteur buteuse scoreur

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
contempt, disdain mépris dédain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody mépriser dédaigner
to scoff or express contempt mépriser

scornful adj
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous méprisant

scorpion /ˈskɔːpɪən/ n
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones scorpion

scorpionfish n
fish rascasse

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
free of scot; free of tax dégrevé détaxé
without consequences or penalties en douce ni vu ni connu

scoter /ˈskəʊtə/ n
bird macreuse

scotia /ˈskoʊʃə/ n
type of architectural molding scotie

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
villain canaille gredin scélérat

scour v
To purge. purger
to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously récurer
to search an area thoroughly passer au peigne fin écumer

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
a whip often of leather fouet écourgée
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble fléau

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ v
to strike with a scourge fouetter

scout /skaʊt/ /skʌʊt/ n
act of scouting reconnaissance
member of the scout movement scout éclaireur
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings éclaireur

scout /skaʊt/ /skʌʊt/ v
to explore a wide terrain aller en reconnaissance explorer partir en reconnaissance reconnaître le terrain

scowl /skaʊl/ n
wrinkling of the brows or face froncement

scowl /skaʊl/ v
to wrinkle the brows froncer froncer les sourcils

scrab /skɹæb/ v
to scratch schrabben

scram /skɹæm/ v
go away décamper décaniller dégager ficher le camp se barrer se casser

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
a motocross race motocross
a rush or hurry bousculade
an emergency defensive air force mission interception

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
to mix food ingredients in a mix to be cooked into a loose mass brouiller
to process telecommunication signals to make them unintelligable to an unauthorized listener brouiller
to proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner ruer

scrambled egg n
dish œufs brouillés

scrambling n
cyrl

scramjet n
scramjet engine superstatoréacteur

scrap /skɹæp/ n
discarded metal ferraille
leftover food reste
small leftover piece bout bribe
fight litige

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
draw an object along while exerting pressure gratter
injure by scraping effleurer

scraper /ˈskɹeɪpə/ /ˈskɹeɪpɚ/ n
an instrument by which anything is scraped grattoir

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
A degenerative prion disease tremblante du mouton

scrapyard n
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold casse

scratch /skɹætʃ/ n
disruption or mark on a surface rayure égratignure
money blé flouze grisbi pognon thune

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
To delete biffer oblitérer rayer
To mark a surface with a sharp object rayer
To rub a surface with a sharp object gratter
To rub the skin with rough material égratigner gratter
to dig or scrape with claws or fingernails with the intention to injure griffer
to irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing piquer
to write or draw hastily or awkwardly griffonner

scratch card n
lottery ticket billet à gratter carte à gratter gratteux jeu de grattage

scratching post n
wooden post that a cat scratches griffoir

scrawl n
irregular handwriting gribouillage griffonnage

scrawl v
to write in an irregular or illegible manner griffonner

scrawny adj
Thin, malnourished and weak famélique maigrichon(ne)

scream /skɹim/ /ˈskɹiːm/ n
loud exclamation cri

scream /skɹim/ /ˈskɹiːm/ v
to make the sound of a scream crier

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
actress who appears in several horror movies scream queen

screaming sixties n
area of the earth between 60 and 70 degrees south soixantièmes mugissants

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
loose stony debris on a slope pierrier éboulis

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] n
high-pitched strident or piercing sound crissement

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] v
make a screech striduler

screech owl n
Megascops petit-duc maculé

screed /skɹiːd/ n
smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material chape
written harangue diatribe harangue litanie tirade

screen /skɹiːn/ n
physical divider paravent écran
viewing area of electronic output device écran
movie viewing area écran

screen capture n
picture or image captured from a computer screen; a screenshot capture d'écran

screen name n
a pseudonym used for internet communications alias pseudonyme

screen printing n
printing method sérigraphie

screening n
Mesh material that is used to screen protection
The showing of a film projection

screensaver n
écran de veille

screenshot n
image of computer screen output capture d'écran

screenwriter n
one who writes for the screen scénariste

screw /skɹuː/ n
act of screwing visser
fastener vis
ship’s propeller hélice

screw /skɹuː/ v
to cheat or treat unfairly tricher
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw visser
to have sexual intercourse with baiser niquer fourrer foutre coucher avec

screw the pooch v
to fail tout foutre en l'air

screw thread n
helical ridge or groove filet filetage

screw up v
colloquial: to blunder foirer gaffer
colloquial: to make a mess of; to ruin foirer

screwdriver n
tool tournevis

screwed adj
beset with unfortunate circumstances foutu

scribble v
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry griffoner

scribbler n
one who scribbles; hasty or untalented writer gribouilleur gribouilleuse
untalented artist gribouilleur gribouilleuse

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
one who writes; a draughtsman scribe
writer and doctor of the law scribe

script /skɹɪpt/ n
a system of writing écriture
written characters, style of writing écriture
procedure or program in computing script
text of the dialogue and action for a drama script scénario
writing; written document écrit

script kiddie n
hacker who compromises files on others' computers script kiddie

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts scriptorium

scripture n
any sacred writing or book écriture

scrivener /ˈskɹɪv.ɛn.ə(ɹ)/ n
professional writer scribe

scrobiculate adj
scrobiculé

scrofula n
A form of tuberculosis scrofule écrouelles

scrofulous /ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/ /ˈskɹɔfjələs/ adj
of, related to, or suffering from scrofula scrofuleux

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
end of a musical instrument coquille volute
ornament volute
roll of paper or parchment rôle volumen

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
(Computing) to change one's view of data on a computer's display faire défiler

scroll bar n
graphical widget ascenseur barre de défilement

scrooge /skɹuːdʒ/ n
miserly person avare grigou harpagon grippe-sou

scrotal adj
scrotal scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles scrotum

scrounge v
To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean glaner
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another quémander profiter

scrounger n
one who scrounges parasite profiteur

scrub /skɹʌb/ n
vegetation of inferior quality broussaille
clothing worn in surgery blouse médicale

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
to call off a scheduled event; to cancel annuler
to rub hard frotter récurer

scrubbing brush n
short brush éponge à récurer

scruffy /ˈskɹʌ.fi/ adj
untidy in appearance débraillé négligé

scrum /skɹʌm/ n
(rugby) all the forwards joined together in an organised way mêlée

scrum-half n
rugby player demi de mêlée

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌmp.ʃəs/ adj
delicious; delectable délicieux succulent

scrunchie n
small elasticated ring of fabric chouchou

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right scrupule

scrupulously /ˈskɹuːpjʊləsli/ adv
in a careful manner scrupuleusement

scrutinize /ˈskɹuːtə.naɪz/ v
to examine with great care scruter

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters rixe échauffourée
Dutch hoe binette

scull /skʌl/ n
small boat skiff

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ n
room, next to a kitchen arrière-cuisine souillarde

sculpt v
be a sculptor sculpter

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
a person who sculpts sculpteur

sculpture n
work of art created by sculpting sculpture
art of sculpting sculpture

scum /skʌm/ n
layer of impurities couche crasse mousse écume
person or persons considered to be reprehensible ordure racaille salaud

scumbag n
despicable person sac à merde

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
nautical: drainage hole dalot

scurry v
to run away with quick light steps détaler se sauver

scurvy n
deficiency of vitamin C scorbut

scurvy-grass n
Cochlearia cochléaire

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
implement used to separate the fibres of flax écang

scutellum n
shield-shaped structure scutellum

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ n
a small hatch or opening in a boat écoutille

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ v
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain) saborder saboter

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ n
farm tool faux

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ v
to cut with a scythe faucher

sea /siː/ n
body of water mer

sea anemone n
polyp anémone de mer

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
salt-water fish bar

sea bluebell n
Mertensia maritima mertensie maritime

sea bream n
any of several species of marine fish daurade dorade

sea cucumber n
sea cucumber bêche-de-mer holothurie

sea holly n
Eryngium maritimum panicaut maritime

sea horse n
fish hippocampe

sea lamprey n
animal lamproie marine

sea legs n
ability to walk steadily aboard pied marin

sea level n
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured niveau de la mer

sea lion n
member of the Otariidae family otarie

sea monster n
large, aggressive creature in the sea monstre marin

sea otter n
Enhydra lutris loutre de mer

sea pie n
dish of crust or pastry with meat or fish cipaille

sea room n
space to manoeuvre ship mer libre

sea salt n
salt prepared by evaporating sea water sel marin

sea serpent n
sea monster serpent de mer

sea snail n
bigorneau

sea turtle n
any turtle that inhabits oceans tortue marine

sea urchin n
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea oursin hérisson de mer

seabird n
any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters oiseau de mer oiseau marin

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːrɡiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 106 seaborgium

seadog n
sailor accustomed to the sea loup de mer

seafarer n
one who travels by sea marin

seafood n
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life fruits de mer

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
bird of the family Laridae mouette

seal /siːl/ n
pinniped phoque
design or insignia associated with organization or official role sceau
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance sceau
tight closure joint

seal /siːl/ v
to close securely cacheter
to place a seal on (a document) sceller

sealant n
material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid enduit étanche

sealing wax /ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks/ n
wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it cire à cacheter

sealskin n
type of fabric made from the skin of seals phoque

seam /siːm/ n
a joint formed by mating two separate sections of a material jointure
a line or depression left by a cut or wound cicatrice
folded back and stitched piece of fabric couture
suture suture
thin stratum of mineral veine

seam allowance /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/ n
part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam valeurs de couture

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ n
mariner or sailor marin matelot
naval rank matelot

seamed stocking n
women's stocking having seams up the back, formerly common but now generally worn for effect bas couture

seamless adj
Having no seams inconsutile sans couture
Without interruption; coherent homogène intégré

seamount n
underwater mountain piton sous-marin

seamstress /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
a woman who sews clothes professionally couturière

seaplane n
an aircraft hydravion

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument saisir brûler calciner griller marquer

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
an attempt to find something recherche

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly chercher
to look throughout (a place) for something chercher fouiller

search engine n
application that searches for data moteur de recherche

search warrant n
court order authorising the search of a place mandat de perquisition

searcher /ˈsɜːt͡ʃə/ n
One who searches chercheur

seashell n
shell coquille

seashore siˈʃoɹ n
the coastal land bordering a sea or ocean bord de mer rivage rive

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship mal de mer naupathie

seaside resort n
coastal holiday resort station balnéaire

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
(obsolete) an extended, undefined period of time temps
part of year with something special saison
quarter of a year saison
a group of episodes saison

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
to flavour food assaisonner épicer

season ticket n
ticket that is valid for all of the events in a series abonnement

seasonably adv
at an opportune time au temps convenable

seasonal adj
of, related to saisonnier

seasonal affective disorder n
Depression associated with lack of natural light in winter dépression hivernale

seasoning n
Cooking ingredient assaisonnement épice

seat /siːt/ n
horizontal portion of a chair assise
location of a governing body siège
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting séant siège
piece of furniture chaise siège
place in which to sit place siège

seat belt n
restraining belt ceinture de sécurité

seawall n
coastal defence digue

seawater n
salt water of a sea or ocean eau de mer

seaweed n
marine plants and algae algues

sebacate n
any salt of sebacic acid sébacate sébaçate

sebacic adj
pertaining to sebacic acid or its derivatives sébacique

sebiferous adj
sébifère

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
thick oily substance sébum

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation faire sécession

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
The act of seceding sécession

secessionist n
one who supports secession sécessionniste

secluded adj
in seclusion, isolated, remote isolé

seclusion n
The act of secluding, or the state of being secluded; a shutting out or keeping apart, or the state of being shut out isolement séclusion

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
second (numeral) deuxième second deux
that which comes after the first deuxième second

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ n
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time seconde
short, indeterminate amount of time seconde instant
unit of angular measure seconde seconde d'angle

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ v
to assist, support, back soutenir

second base n
the base opposite home plate deuxième base deuxième but

second coming n
the return of Jesus Christ retour

second grade n
period in school after first grade and before third grade CE1

second hand n
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed trotteuse

second helping n
a second portion of the same thing (usually of food) deuxième portion

second person n
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience deuxième personne

second wind n
renewed feeling of energy second souffle

second-growth forest n
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing forêt secondaire

second-person plural n
the linguistic category referring to multiple people being addressed by the speaker of an utterance deuxième personne du pluriel

second-person singular n
deuxième personne du singulier

second-rate adj
of mediocre quality de second ordre de second rang

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
succeeding first secondaire

secondary legislation n
legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation législation déléguée

secondary school n
school collège lycée école secondaire

secondhand adj
not new; previously owned and used by another de seconde main occasion seconde main

secondly adv
in the second place deuxièmement

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
concealment secret

secret /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
being or kept hidden. secret

secret /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
knowledge that is hidden secret

secret admirer n
romantic admirer admirateur secret

secret agent n
member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential agent secret agente secrète

secret of Polichinelle n
secret known to everyone secret de Polichinelle

secret police n
police operating outside normal boundaries of law police secrète

secret service n
government organization service secret

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
the office or department of a government secretary secrétariat

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹətɛɹi/ n
person keeping records and handling clerical work secrétaire
head of a department of government secrétaire
type of desk secrétaire
leading or managerial position in certain organizations secrétaire
sagittarius serpentarius messager serpentaire secrétaire

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
member of bird family messager sagittaire messager secrétaire messager serpentaire

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
(transitive) produce by secretion excréter sécrèter
to conceal cacher celer
to steal dérober enlever

secretion n
act of secreting sécrétion
secreted substance sécrétion
act of hiding secret

secretive adj
having an inclination to secrecy cachottier secret

secretly /ˈsi.kɹət.li/ adv
in a secret manner secrètement en cachette

sect n
religious movement secte

sectarianism /sekˈteəɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination sectarisme

section /ˈsɛk.ʃən/ n
cutting, part cut out section
part, piece or subdivision of anything section
science: thin slice of material section
part of a document section article

section /ˈsɛk.ʃən/ v
to commit to mental hospital interner
to cut sectionner

sectionary adj
pertaining to the sectionary party sectionnaire

sectionary n
a member or supporter of the sectionary party sectionnaire

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
a field of economic activity secteur
section secteur

sectoral adj
pertaining to a sector sectoriel sectorielle

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
happening once in an age or century séculaire
not specifically religious séculier laïque mondain
temporal séculier

secularism n
The related political belief in the separation of church and state laïcisme sécularisme

secularity n
state of being secular laïcité sécularité

secularize v
to make secular laïciser séculariser

secure /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ adj
free from attack or danger; protected sûr
Firm and not likely to fail; stable sûr
Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable sûr
free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid sûr
free from the danger of theft; safe sûr
free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret sûr

securely adv
in a secure manner fermement solidement

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
process of securitizing assets titrisation

securitize v
to convert assets to secrities titriser

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
condition of not being threatened sécurité
finance: proof of ownership titre
something that secures sécurité sécurisant

security deposit n
amount of money paid in advance as security caution dépôt de garantie

security guard n
person employed to provided security agent de sécurité

security service n
government organisation established to protect its nation and its secrets from enemies service de sécurité

security theater n
measures which provide a sense of security without providing security comédie sécuritaire

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
body style for cars berline
enclosed chair carried by porters palanquin

sedan chair n
small litter or palanquin chaise à porteurs

sedative /ˈsɛdɘtɪv/ adj
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing sédatif

sedative /ˈsɛdɘtɪv/ n
an agent or drug that sedates sédatif

sedentary adj
not moving much; sitting around sédentaire
not moving, not migratory sédentaire

sedentism n
sédentarité

sedevacantism n
belief that actual pope is not a true and legitimated one sédévacantisme

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
any plant of the genus Carex laîche

sedge warbler n
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus phragmite des joncs

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
collection of small particles sédiment

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ v
to be deposited as a sediment sédimenter
to deposit material as a sediment sédimenter

sedimentary rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth roche sédimentaire

sedimentation n
separation of a suspension of solid particles into a slurry sédimentation

sedimentology n
study of natural sediments sédimentologie

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
insurrection or rebellion sédition révolte

seditious adj
of, related to, or involved in sedition séditieuse séditieux

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship séduire
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray séduire
to win over or attract someone séduire

seducer n
someone who seduces, especially a man who seduces a woman séducteur séductrice

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ n
act of seducing séduction

seductive adj
attractive, alluring, tempting séduisant séduisante

seductress n
woman who seduces séductrice vamp

sedulous /ˈsɛdjələs/ adj
persevering in business or in endeavors pointilleux

see /siː/ n
diocese évêché siège

see /siː/ v
perceive with the eyes voir
understand voir

see Naples and die proverb
since nothing compares to the beauty of Naples, you can die after you've seen it voir Naples et mourir voir Naples et puis mourir

see also phraseologicalUnit
voir aussi

see off v
to accompany someone to a point of departure accompagner

see red v
to become angry voir rouge

see stars v
experience flashing lights voir trente-six chandelles

see the forest for the trees v
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation l'arbre qui cache la forêt

see through v
avoid being deceived pénétrer
to recognize someone's true motives anticiper

see you phraseologicalUnit
see you later à plus

see you later phraseologicalUnit
goodbye au revoir à bientôt à la prochaine à plus tard à tout à l'heure

see you later alligator phraseologicalUnit
Extended form of see you later à plus, Darius

see you soon interjection
goodbye à bientôt

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
see you tomorrow à demain

seed /siːd/ n
amount of fertilized grain semence
fertilized grain graine semence
offspring, descendants, progeny semence postérité
semen sperme graine

seed /siːd/ v
assign a position to in a tournament apparier classer départager
to plant or sow seeds semer ensemencer

seeding n
Arrangement of positions in a tournament appariement départage grille de départ

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
young plant grown from seed semis

seedy adj
disreputable; run-down glauque louche

seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ adj
having vision; not blind voyant

seeing is believing proverb
you need to see something to believe it une image vaut mille mots

seek /siːk/ v
to try to find chercher

seeker n
One who seeks demandeur

seel v
To sew together the eyes of a young hawk ciller

seem /siːm/ v
to appear paraître sembler

seep /siːp/ v
to ooze through pores s'infiltrer suinter

seer /siːɹ/ n
someone who foretells the future voyant voyante

seersucker /ˈsɪəˌsʌk.ə/ /ˈsɪɹˌsʌk.ɚ/ n
cirsac cirsakas crépon seersucker sirsacas

seesaw n
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle balançoire tapecul

seethe /siːð/ v
to boil vigorously bouillonner

segetal adj
that grows in cornfields ségétal

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
length of some object segment
part, portion quartier

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
to divide into segments or sections segmenter

segmentation n
the act or an instance of dividing into segments segmentation
the state of being divided into segments segmentation

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
setting apart or separation ségrégation séparation

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
an instance of segueing, a transition transition

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
music: to move smoothly from one theme to another enchaîner
to move smoothly from one topic to another enchaîner
to play a sequence of records without talking in between enchaîner

sei whale n
whale of the rorqual family rorqual boréal

seigneuresse n
seigneuresse

seine /seɪn/ n
fishing net seine

seine /seɪn/ v
to fish seiner

seisin n
(historical) feudal right to possession saisine

seismogram n
output from an accelerograph or seismograph sismogramme

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ n
instrument that detects and records earthquakes seismographe

seismologist n
person who practices seismology seismologiste

seismology /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/ n
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior sismologie séismologie

seismometer n
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves sismographe

seitan /ˈseɪtən/ n
wheat gluten seitan

seize /siːz/ v
grab saisir
take possession of (by force, law etc) saisir
take advantage saisir
to bind or lock in position se gripper

seize the day v
enjoy the present carpe diem cueillir le jour

seizure n
act of taking possession, as by force or right of law saisie
sudden attack or convulsion attaque crise
sudden onset of pain or emotion attaque

sejant adj
seated, sitting séant

sekere /sekeˈɹe/ n
musical instrument chekeré

selcouth adj
strange, rare, marvellous merveilleux miraculeux étrange

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
infrequently, rarely rarement

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ adj
privileged, specially selected sélect

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
to choose one or more elements from a set sélectionner choisir

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
that have been selected or chosen sélectionné

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
process or act of selecting sélection
something selected sélection
variety of items taken from a larger collection sélection

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ adj
choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting sélectif
of or pertaining to the process of selection sélectif

selenate n
any salt or ester of selenic acid séléniate

selenite n
from selenous acid sélénite

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
id=Q876|chemical element sélénium

selenography n
scientific study of the moon sélénographie

selenologist n
person skilled or involved in selenology sélénologiste sélénologue

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
the study of the moon and several satellites sélénologie

self /sɛlf/ n
individual person as the object of his own reflective consciousness soi-même

self control n
the control of oneself maîtrise de soi

self- prefix
of, by, in or with oneself or itself auto-

self-aggrandizement n
behavior which increases one's own wealth or power, or which is intended to create an appearance of importance autoglorification

self-assurance n
state or quality of being confident in oneself aplomb confiance en soi

self-assured adj
confident on one's abilities plein d'assurance sûr de soi

self-aware adj
aware of oneself autoconscient

self-awareness n
state of being self-aware conscience de soi

self-censorship n
act of censoring one's own work auto-censure

self-cleaning adj
that cleans itself autolavable

self-conceit n
vanity autosuffisance

self-confidence n
state of being self-confident confiance en soi
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities confiance en soi

self-confident adj
confident in one's abilities sûr de soi

self-conscious adj
aware of oneself as an individual being introspectif

self-consciousness n
awareness of the self as an entity conscience de soi

self-contained adj
not requiring external or additional support autonome indépendant

self-control n
ability to control one's desires and impulses maîtrise de soi contrôle de soi

self-correct v
autocorriger

self-criticism n
criticism of oneself autocritique

self-deception n
fooling oneself auto-illusion

self-defense n
(law) Defense for oneself against violence légitime défense
means of defending oneself from attack auto-défense

self-denial n
action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others abnégation

self-destruct v
to destroy oneself auto-détruire

self-destruction n
voluntary destruction of something by itself autodestruction

self-destructive adj
that causes injury to oneself or harm to one's interests autodestructeur autodestructrice

self-determination n
political independence of a people autodétermination

self-educated adj
having learned without the direction of a teacher autodidacte

self-employed adj
working for oneself autonome indépendant

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
confidence in one's own worth amour-propre estime de soi

self-evident adj
obviously true l'évidence même

self-explanatory adj
explaining itself auto-explicatif

self-extinguishing adj
autoextinguible

self-fulfilling adj
describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted autoréalisateur autoréalisatrice

self-fulfilling prophecy n
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true prophétie autoréalisatrice

self-hatred n
hatred of oneself la haine de soi

self-image n
way a person views themself image de soi

self-immolate v
to set oneself on fire immoler

self-immolation n
setting oneself on fire auto-immolation

self-important adj
having too high an opinion of one's own importance présomptueux

self-improvement n
following a disciplined programme to improve one’s health or character auto-amélioration

self-incriminate v
incriminate oneself auto-incriminer

self-indulgence n
excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs dissolution

self-indulgent adj
exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence dissolu

self-lacing adj
autolaçant

self-learning n
learning done by oneself auto-apprentissage

self-love n
regard for oneself amour-propre

self-obsession n
preoccupation with self égocentrisme

self-pity n
feeling of pity for oneself apitoiement sur soi-même auto-apitoiement autoapitoiement

self-pollination n
Pollination of a flower by its own pollen auto-pollinisation

self-pollute v
to masturbate se polluer

self-portrait n
portrait of the painter who painted it autoportrait

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
self-preservation autoconservation

self-proclaimed adj
announced by oneself autoproclamé

self-propelled adj
having its own means of propulsion auto-tracté

self-publishing v
the publishing of books and other media by the authors autopublication

self-reference n
referring to itself auto-référence

self-reliance n
independence autonomie autosuffisance

self-respect n
knowledge of one's own worth dignité personnelle respect de soi

self-righteous adj
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic bien-pensant

self-sacrifice n
giving up of one's own benefit auto-sacrifice sacrifice de soi

self-satisfaction n
contentment with one's own accomplishments or situation autosatisfaction

self-satisfied adj
satisfied with oneself suffisant

self-selection n
auto-sélection

self-service n
the practice of serving oneself libre-service self-service

self-serving adj
showing interest only in oneself intéressé

self-study n
study without the aid of a formal education institution auto-apprentissage

self-sufficiency n
condition of being self-sufficient autosuffisance autonomie

self-sufficient adj
able to provide for oneself independently of others autosuffisant

self-worth n
value one assigns to oneself estime de soi

selfheal n
plant of genus Prunella brunelle

selfhood n
individuality individualité ipséité
personality personnalité
selfishness égocentrisme égoïsme

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
id=Q12068677|photographic self-portrait selfie autophoto égoportrait

selfie stick n
extendable arm to hold a camera perche à selfie

selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ adj
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making égoïste
regard for oneself above others' well-being égoïste

selfish gene n
gene regarded as primary driver and beneficiary of the evolutionary process gène égoïste

selfishness n
quality of being selfish égoïsme

selfless adj
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish altruiste dévoué

selfsame adj
the very same identique le même

sell /sɛl/ v
to agree to transfer goods or provide services vendre
to be sold vendre

sell like hot cakes v
to sell quickly se vendre comme des petits pains

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
someone who sells vendeur vendeuse

semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words sémantique

semantic field n
group of words relating to same subject champ sémantique

semantic shift n
linguistics glissement sémantique

semantically adv
in the manner of or referring to semantics sémantiquement

semantician n
one who studies semantics sémanticien sémanticienne

semanticism n
the belief that semantics is central to grammar sémantisme

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
science of the meaning of words sémantique
study of the relationship between words and their meanings sémantique

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
computing term sémaphore

semelfactive adj
of or relating to the semelfactive aspect sémelfactif

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
male reproductory fluid semence sperme

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
half of school year semestre

semi- /sɛmi/ prefix
half (prefix) demi- semi-

semi-detached adj
having one wall shared jumelée

semi-trailer n
tractor-trailer or big rig semi-remorque
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end semi-remorque

semiannual adj
half-yearly semi-annuel

semibreve n
whole note ronde

semicircle n
half of a circle demi-cercle

semicircular adj
in the shape of a semicircle demi-circulaire

semicircumference n
half of a circumference semi-circonférence

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
punctuation mark ';' point-virgule

semiconductor n
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator semiconducteur semi-conducteur

semifinal n
competition demi-finale

semifinalist n
person who competes in the semifinals demi-finaliste

seminal adj
creative or having the power to originate créatif fondateur fécond reproductif
highly influential essentiel important influent
of or relating to seed or semen séminal

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəlˌvɛsɪkl/ n
seminal vesicle vésicule séminale

seminar n
class held for advanced studies séminaire
meeting held for the exchange of useful information séminaire

seminarist n
student at a seminary séminariste

seminary n
theological school séminaire

seminiferous adj
containing, bearing, or producing semen séminifère

seminiform adj
séminiforme

semiologist /ˌsimaɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies semiology sémiologue

semiology n
semiotics sémiologie

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics sémiotique

semiotician n
linguist specialized in semiotics sémanticien sémioticien

semiotics n
study of signs sémiotique

semipermeable /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
permeable to some things and not to others semiperméable

semipornographic adj
partly pornographic semipornographique

semiquaver n
music double croche

semirigid adj
partially rigid semirigide

semitone n
interval between adjacent keys demi-ton

semivowel n
sound in speech semi-consonne semi-voyelle

semla n
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday semla

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
hard grains of flour left after milling semoule

semordnilap n
word, phrase, or sentence that has the property of forming another word, phrase, or sentence when its letters are reversed anacyclique

sempiternal /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtəː.nəl/ /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
seemingly everlasting or eternal sempiternel

senary adj
of sixth rank or order sénaire

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems sénat

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate sénateur sénatrice

send /sɛnd/ v
make something go somewhere envoyer

send for v
summon faire venir

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ n
satirical imitation parodie

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
someone who sends expéditeur expéditrice

sendoff n
farewell party fête d'adieu pot de départ

senescent adj
growing old sénescent

seneschal n
steward in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate sénéchal

seneschalty n
The jurisdiction or district of a seneschal sénéchausée

senile /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
exhibiting the deterioration in mind sénile

senility n
the losing of memory and reason sénilité

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ adj
older aîné

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ n
someone older than someone else supérieur

seniority /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ /siːˈnjɔɹəti/ n
time ancienneté

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
widespread excitement sensation
physical feeling sensation

sensational adj
exceptionally great sensationnel

sensationalism n
use of style and subject matter that is intentionally controversial, lurid, or attention-grabbing sensationnalisme

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
method to gather data sens
sound judgement sens
semantics term sens
meaning or reason sens
conscious awareness sens
natural ability sens

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
use biological senses sentir

sense of humour n
quality of an individual to find certain things funny sens de l'humour

sense organ n
an organic sensor organe des sens

sensei /ˈsɛnseɪ/ n
a Japanese teacher sensei
martial arts instructor sensei

senselessness n
being senseless absurdité imprudence

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
able to feel or perceive sensible
acting with or showing good judgement raisonnable sensé

sensibly /ˈsɛnsəbli/ adv
in a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense raisonnablement

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
easily offended sensible
responsive to stimuli sensible
accurate sensible

sensitivity n
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli sensibilité
the degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal sensibilité
the quality of being sensitive sensibilité

senso stricto phraseologicalUnit
in the strict sense stricto sensu

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli capteur détecteur

sensorimotor adj
of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity sensorimoteur

sensory /ˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
of the senses or sensation sensoriel

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ adj
sensuel voluptueux

sensualism n
doctrine: everything reduces to transformed sensation sensualisme

sensuality n
state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy sensualité

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
decision of a jury jugement
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate phrase proposition
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime peine

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] v
declare a sentence on a convicted person condamner punir

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
tending to use aphorisms or maxims pontifiant pédant sentencieux
using as few words as possible concis laconique succint

sententiously adv
in a sententious manner sentencieusement

sentiment /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
a general thought sentiment

sentimental adj
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion sentimental

sentimentality n
act of being sentimental sentimentalité sensiblerie

sentimentally adv
in a sentimental manner sentimentalement

sentinel n
A sentry or guard sentinelle factionnaire

sentinel v
To watch over something as a guard regarder

sentinel event n
unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury événement de sentinelle

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ n
guard sentinelle

sentry-box n
booth guérite

sepal /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
part of calyx sépale

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
apart from; not connected to séparé séparée
followed by "from": not together with séparé séparée

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
to disunite, disconnect séparer
to cause to be separate séparer
to divide itself séparer

separate the wheat from the chaff v
to select only that which is of value séparer le bon grain de l'ivraie séparer le bon grain de l’ivraie

separately adv
in a separate manner séparément

separation /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of disuniting two or more things séparation
an interval, gap or space that separates things séparation

separatism n
separatism séparatisme indépendantisme

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory séparatiste

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
political separatist séparatiste

sepia /ˈsiːpɪə/ adj
colour sépia

sepia /ˈsiːpɪə/ n
cuttlefish seiche sépia
pigment sépia
colour sépia
drawing sépia

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
A native soldier of the East Indies cipaye

sepsis n
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed sepsis

septic adj
of or pertaining to sepsis septique

septic tank n
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage fosse septique

septicemia n
disease caused by pathogens in the blood septicémie

septillion numeral
a trillion trillion, 1024 quatrillion

septime n
defensive position in fencing septime

septinsular adj
consisting of seven islands septinsulaire

septuagenarian n
One who is between the age of 70 and 79 septuagénaire

septuplet n
one of seven babies born at the same birth septuplé

sepulchral /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
suggestive of grave sépulcral

sepulchre /ˈsɛpəɫkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛpəɫkɚ/ n
burial chamber sépulcre

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe suite

sequela /sɪˈkwiːlə/ n
a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem séquelle

sequence /ˈsikwəns/ n
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects suite séquence
set of things in a set order suite séquence
meld of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit suite
series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated séquence
poetic, music composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings séquence

sequenced adj
whose sequence has been determined séquencé

sequencer n
device that activates components according to a preplanned sequence séquenceur

sequester /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
(chemistry) to prevent an ion from behaving normally séquestrer
to separate from all external influence mettre sous séquestre séquestrer

sequestration n
séquestration

sequin /ˈsiːkwɪn/ n
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing: paillettes

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
tree séquoia

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ n
sharp tower of ice sérac
strongly flavoured cheese sérac

seraph /ˈseɹəf/ n
highest order of angels séraphin

seraphic /səˈɹæf.ɪk/ adj
relating to the seraphim séraphique

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
love song sérénade
instrumental composition sérénade

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ v
serenade sérénader

serendipitous adj
by unexpected good fortune fortuit

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident sérendipité aubaine chance coup de pot heureux hazard

serene adj
fair and unclouded serein sereine
peaceful, calm serein sereine

serenely adv
in a serene manner sereinement

serenity n
state sérénité

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
semifree peasant serf

serfdom n
feudal system servage
state of being a serf servage

sergeant /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑːɹ.dʒənt/ n
non-commissioned officer rank sergent

sergeant major n
sergeant major sergent-major

serial /sɪəɹiːəɫ/ n
literal work feuilleton

serial killer n
person who commits multiple murders tueur en série

serialism n
music sérialisme

serialize /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/ v
convert an object into a byte sequence that can be converted back sérialiser

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
a number of things that follow on one after the other série suite
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence série
television or radio program série

series finale n
the final episode of a television series conclusion de série

serif adj
short line in a font empattement

serine n
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH sérine

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ adj
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play sérieux
really intending what is said; being in earnest sérieux
without humor or expression of happiness sérieux sérieuse

seriously /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
in a serious or literal manner sérieusement gravement
speech-act sérieux

seriousness n
state of being serious sériosité

sermon /ˈsɜːmən/ /ˈsɝmən/ n
religious discourse sermon prêche
speech of reproval sermon prêche

sero- prefix
combining form of serum séro-

seropositive adj
testing positive for a given pathogen séropositif

serotherapy n
the therapeutic use of sera or vaccines sérothérapie

serotinal adj
pertaining to or occurring in late summer sérotinal

serotine adj
late-flowering sérotinal

serotine n
any of several small bats of the genus Eptesicus sérotine

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtʰəʊnɪn/ n
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine sérotonine

serous adj
containing, secreting, or resembling serum séreuse séreux

serow /səˈɹoʊ/ /ˈsɛɹəʊ/ n
any of several species of Asian ungulates of the genus Capricornis sero

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
snake serpent

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ n
mineral serpentine

serpentinite n
metamorphic rock serpentinite

serrate adj
having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections dentelé denté
saw-like dentelé denté

serrated adj
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections dentelé denté
saw-like dentelé denté

serration n
set of teeth or notches dentelure serration

serriform adj
serriforme

serum /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹ.əm/ n
yellowish fluid obtained from blood sérum

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
medium-sized African wild cat serval

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation domestique serviteur servante

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play service

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
legal: to bring to notice, deliver, or execute signifier
to be a servant servir
to work for servir
to bring food to servir
religion: to obey and worship servir
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball) servir
to be of use servir
to attend, supply the wants of servir
to perform duties servir

serve someone right v
serves you right! bien fait

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users serveur
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs serveur
one who serves serviteur serviteuse
preferred unisex term for a waitress or waiter serveur serveuse

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
economics: work performed service
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another service
the military service
practice of providing a service service
state of being subordinate or employed service
religious rite or ritual service
set of dishes or utensils service

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
to perform maintenance maintenir
to serve servir

service tree n
Sorbus domestica or S. torminalis sorbier

service à la française n
service à la française

service à la russe n
service à la russe

serviceberry n
berry amélanche
plant amélanchier

serviceman n
man who serves in the armed forces militaire

servile /ˈsə(ɹ)v.aɪl/ /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a slave servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
portion of food portion

servitude /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
qualified beneficial interest servitude
the state of being a slave servage servitude

servomechanism n
system servomécanisme

sesame /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ n
plant sésame
seed sésame

sesame oil n
oil extracted from sesame seeds huile de sésame

sesquicentennial /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/ n
a 150th anniversary sesquicentenaire

sesquilingual adj
sesquilingue

sesquioxide n
oxide sesquioxyde

sesquiterpene n
terpene formed from three isoprene units sesquiterpène

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
meeting of a body to conduct business session
(computing) the sequence of interactions between client and server session
period devoted to a particular activity séance session

sestertius n
Roman coin sesterce

set /sɛt/ adj
prearranged établi
ready, prepared prêt

set /sɛt/ n
a series of, a group of lot série
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television appareil poste récepteur
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools jeu ensemble
in tennis set
volleyball set
object made up several parts, such as a set of steps série
scenery for a film or play plateau plateau de tournage scène
set theory: collection of objects ensemble
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables ensemble

set /sɛt/ v
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon coucher disparaître
to adjust régler
to arrange with dishes and cutlery mettre
to determine fixer
to devise and assign work assigner
to punch a nail into wood enfoncer
to put something down poser
to solidify geler

set about v
to attack attaquer
to initiate or begin some action entreprendre s'attaquer à

set aside v
disagree with something laisser de côté écarter
separate and reserve for a specific purpose mettre de côté réserver

set back v
cost coûter
delay retarder

set down v
to place on a surface déposer

set fire v
to light using fire mettre le feu

set foot v
to enter mettre le pied mettre les pieds poser le pied poser les pieds
to step onto poser le pied poser les pieds

set free v
release, free, give freedom to libérer affranchir rendre libre

set in stone adj
permanent gravé dans le marbre

set in stone v
to make permanent gravé dans le marbre

set off v
To make angry mettre en colère

set on fire v
cause to begin to burn allumer embraser enflammer

set out v
to explain expliquer
to leave se mettre en chemin
to start an activity commencer

set phrase n
idiomatic expression locution figée

set point n
tennis balle de set

set sail v
to embark on a voyage by boat appareiller mettre à la voile partir en mer prendre la mer

set square n
flat triangular piece of plastic or other material used in technical drawing demi-carré équerre

set theory n
mathematical theory of sets théorie des ensembles

set up v
to ready something for use installer mettre en place
to trap or ensnare coincer entourlouper

set-theoretic adj
Of, relating to or using set theory ensembliste

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
obstacle obstacle

setpoint n
command signal or value consigne

sett /sɛt/ n
home of a badger terrier de blaireau
pattern of a Scottish tartan plaid
paving stone pavé

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ adj
that disappears below the horizon couchant

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
placement of a control configuration réglage

settle /ˈsɛtəl/ v
to fix one's residence coloniser habituer installer
to place in a fixed or permanent condition installer

settle down v
to establish a settled lifestyle s'installer

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
(law) disposition of property acte de propriété
(law) resolution arrangement
community of people living together agglomération
newly established colony colonie
state règlement solution

settlement agreement n
agreement transaction juridique

settler n
someone who settles in a new location, especially one who makes a previously uninhabited place his home colon

settling n
dregs sédimentation sédiments

setup n
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus installation

sevdalinka n
genre of folk music sevdalinka

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ n
the figure seven sept

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
cardinal number 7 sept

seven deadly sins n
the cardinal sins sept péchés capitaux

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 700 sept cents

seven hundred and fifty n
the figure 750 sept cent cinquante

seven hundred and fifty numeral
number sept cent cinquante

seven o'clock n
the start of the eighth hour sept heures

seven seas n
all of the Earths oceans sept mers

seven virtues n
seven heavenly virtues sept vertus

seven-league boots n
boots enabling great stride bottes de sept lieues

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number dix-sept

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ n
one of seventeen equal parts of a whole dix-septième

seventh /sɛv.ənθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number seven septième sept

seventh /sɛv.ənθ/ n
musical interval septième
one of seven equal parts of a whole septième
something in the seventh position septième

seventh heaven n
state of great joy and satisfaction septième ciel

seventies n
the decade of the 1970s années 70 années soixante-dix

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
one of seventy equal parts of a whole septantième soixante-dixième
the person or thing in the seventieth position septantième soixante-dixième

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
cardinal number soixante-dix septante

seventy-eight numeral
78 soixante-dix-huit

seventy-first numeral
ordinal number 71st soixante-et-onzième

seventy-five numeral
75 soixante-quinze

seventy-four numeral
74 soixante-quatorze

seventy-nine numeral
79 soixante-dix-neuf

seventy-one numeral
71 soixante et onze

seventy-seven numeral
77 soixante-dix-sept

seventy-six numeral
76 soixante-seize

seventy-three numeral
73 soixante-treize

seventy-two numeral
72 soixante-douze

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
to cut free rompre sectionner trancher

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many plusieurs

severance pay n
money paid to employee as compensation indemnité de licenciement

severe /sɪˈvɪə/ adj
strict or harsh sévère
austere sévère
very bad or intense sévère grave

severe acute respiratory syndrome n
form of pneumonia SRAS syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère

severed adj
cut off or broken apart sectionné

severely adv
in a severe manner sévèrement

severity /səˈvɛɹɨti/ n
state of being severe sévérité

sew /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
(transitive) use a needle coudre
(intransitive) use a needle coudre

sewage n
suspension of water and waste eaux usées

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage égout
person who sews clothing couturière couturier

sewerage n
sewer system assainissement

sewing n
Something that is being or has been sewn couture
action of the verb to sew couture

sewing machine n
device machine à coudre

sex /sɛks/ n
act of sexual intercourse sexe cul rapport sexuel
gender (female or male) sexe
women sexe

sex /sɛks/ v
to determine the sex of sexer

sex appeal n
sexual attractiveness attrait sexuel attirance sexuelle attraction sexuelle sex appeal

sex bomb n
someone highly sexy bombe sexuelle

sex drive n
tendency to engage in sexual activity pulsion sexuelle

sex education n
sex education éducation sexuelle

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ n
part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity vie sexuelle

sex organ n
organ used in sexual reproduction appareil reproducteur organe sexuel

sex partner n
someone that one has sex with partenaire sexuel partenaire sexuelle

sex position n
sex position position sexuelle

sex ratio n
sex-ratio

sex reassignment surgery n
surgical procedure chirurgie de réassignation sexuelle chirurgie de réattribution sexuelle opération de changement de sexe

sex shop n
shop that sells sexual merchandise boutique porno sex-shop

sex slave n
slave kept for the purpose of sexual exploitation esclave sexuel esclave sexuelle

sex strike n
strike involving the withholding of sex grève du sexe

sex symbol n
person with sexual ideals sex-symbol sexe-symbole

sex tourism n
travel for sex tourisme sexuel

sex toy n
sex aid sextoy jouet sexuel

sex worker n
person who supplies sexual services for money travailleur du sexe travailleuse du sexe

sexagenarian adj
in one's seventh decade sexagénaire soixantenaire

sexagenarian n
a person who is between the ages of 60 and 69 sexagénaire soixantenaire

sexdigital adj
sexdigitaire

sexily adv
in a sexy manner sexyment

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
gender discrimination or dislike sexisme

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other sexiste

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex sexiste

sexology n
study of sex and sexuality sexologie

sextant /ˈsɛkstənt/ n
navigational instrument sextant

sextet n
composition for six voices or instruments sextette sextuor

sextillion numeral
a million quintillion, 1036 sextillion frantic
a trillion billion, 1021 trilliard

sexting /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ v
sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs between cell phones sexting textopornographie

sexton /ˈsɛkstən/ n
church official sacristain sacriste

sextuplet n
one of six born together sextuplé

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
of or relating to having sex sexuel
of or relating to sexuality sexuel
of or relating to the sex of an organism sexuel

sexual abuse n
forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another agression sexuelle violence sexuelle

sexual appetite n
sexual desire luxure

sexual frustration n
agitation felt by an individual whose sexual satisfaction is considerably less than desired frustration sexuelle

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəlhəˈɹæsmənt/ n
sexual harassment harcèlement sexuel

sexual intercourse n
sexual interaction rapport sexuel relation sexuelle union charnelle union sexuelle coït

sexual minority n
those outside mainstream sexual expression minorité sexuelle

sexual orientation n
sexual orientation orientation sexuelle

sexual partner n
person with whom someone has had sex partenaire sexuel

sexual predator n
person seen as threatening for wanting sex prédateur sexuel prédatrice sexuelle

sexual reproduction n
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms reproduction sexuée

sexual selection n
type of natural selection sélection sexuelle

sexual slavery n
criminal activity esclavage sexuel

sexual tension n
tension between two individuals due to physical attraction tension sexuelle

sexualism /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/ n
sexual prejudice or discrimination sexualisme

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
concern with or interest in sexual activity sexualité
sexual activity sexualité
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex sexualité
sexual receptivity sexualité
sexual identity sexualité sexe

sexualization n
sexualisation

sexually adv
in a sexual manner sexuellement
by means of intercourse sexuellement
with respect to intercourse sexuellement

sexually mature adj
able to reproduce mûr sexuellement

sexually transmitted disease n
disease contracted through sexual contact maladie sexuellement transmissible

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ adj
having sexual appeal sexy
slang: very attractive or appealing sexy

shabbos goy /ˈʃɑbəs ˈɡɔɪ/ n
gentile servant shabbes goy

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
mean; paltry; despicable minable
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged râpé miteux usé élimé

shack /ʃæk/ n
crude hut baraque cabanon

shackle n
a U-shaped piece of metal manille
restraint fit over an appendage menottes

shackle v
to inhibit the abilities of enchainer
to restraint using shackles enchainer

shackles n
paired wrist or ankle restraints fers

shad /ʃæd/ n
fishes of the herring family alose

shadda /ˈʃada/ /ˈʃɑ.dɑ/ n
diacritic used in the Arabic script chadda tachdîd

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
archaic: a ghost ombre esprit
darkness where light is blocked ombre
something that blocks light, particularly in a window store
subtle variation in a concept nuance
variety of color nuance ton

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
to shield from light faire de l'ombre ombrager
to vary slightly, particularly in color [[tendre]] [[vers]]

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
dark image projected onto a surface ombre
relative darkness ombre

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
to secretly track or follow another filer prendre en filature

shadow play n
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop théâtre d'ombres

shadowing n
the effect of being shadowed, as from a light source or radio transmission effet de masque

shadowy /ˈʃædoʊɨ/ /ˈʃædəʊɨ/ adj
of or pertaining to shadow sombre

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known louche

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
long narrow body of spear or arrow hampe
vertical passage housing a lift cage

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
coarse shredded tobacco tabac à rouler
sea bird cormoran huppé
act of sexual intercourse baise

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
to have sexual intercourse with baiser sauter

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
rough with long or thick hair, fur or wool; unshaven, ungroomed, or unbrushed hirsute

shah n
king of Persia chah shah

shahada n
Islamic declaration of belief chahada shahada

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
act of shaking secousse

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
intransitive: to shake hands serrer se serrer la main
transitive: to cause to move secouer agiter
transitive: to disturb emotionally secouer
intransitive: to move from side to side secouer
transitive: to lose, evade secouer
to move one's head from side to side secouer

shake a leg v
get busy; get going; be productive se secouer

shake hands v
grasp another person's hands serrer la main

shake like a leaf v
to tremble trembler comme une feuille

shake off v
to lose someone semer
to remove by shaking secouer

shake one's head v
move one's head from side to side secouer la tête

shako /ˈʃeɪkoʊ/ /ˈʃeɪkəʊ/ n
military dress hat shako

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
unsound instable

shale n
sedimentary rock schiste

shale v
to take off the shell, husk, cod, pod décoquiller décortiquer écaler écoquiller

shale gas n
natural gas gaz de schiste

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
vegetable in the onion family échalote

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
concerned mainly with superficial matters superficiel
lacking interest or substance superficiel
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide peu profond
extending not far downward peu profond

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water haut-fond baisse bas-fond

shalom interjection
transliteration of the Jewish greeting or farewell chalôm

shalwar /ˈʃʌlvɑɹ/ n
garment charivari saroual sarouel

sham /ʃæm/ n
fake, imitation faux-semblant
trickery, hoaxing astuce feinte ruse tromperie

sham /ʃæm/ v
to cheat or deceive mentir tricher tromper

sham marriage n
fake marriage mariage blanc mariage de complaisance

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds chaman

shamanism n
range of traditional beliefs chamanisme

shamanistic adj
of or pertaining to shamanism chamanistique

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
a great mess or clutter bordel capharnaüm chienlit
a scene of great disorder or ruin fouillis

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
uncomfortable or painful feeling honte
something to regret honte

shame on you interjection
expression of disapproval honte à toi honte à vous

shamefaced adj
bashful or ashamed honteux penaud

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
causing or meriting shame or disgrace honteux scandaleux

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ adv
in a shamefull manner honteusement

shameless adj
having no shame effronté sans scrupules éhonté

shamelessly adv
in a shameless manner effrontément

shamelessness n
The state or characteristic of being without shame dévergondage impudicité

shamisen /ˈʃæmɪsɛn/ n
a Japanese musical instrument jabisen

shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
instance of washing other fibres with shampoo shampoing
instance of washing the hair with shampoo shampoing
product for washing the hair or other fibres shampoing shampooing

shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
to wash hair with shampoo shampouiner

shampooer n
hairdresser washing hair shampouineur shampouineuse
machine for shampooing carpets shampouineuse

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
trefoil leaf of any clover trèfle

shandy /ˈʃændi/ n
a serving of this mixture panaché
mixture of lemonade and beer panaché

shank /ʃeɪŋk/ /ʃæŋk/ n
lower part of the leg jambe
meat from that part of animal jarret
straight, narrow part of an object tringle

shantytown n
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties bidonville

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
appearance or outline forme
figure forme
status or condition forme
condition of personal health, especially muscular health forme

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
to give something a shape former donner une forme

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
a person who can transform change-form métamorphe

shaped /ʃeɪpt/ adj
having been given a shape en forme de

shapka n
Russian fur cap chapska

sharashka n
a Soviet gulag R&D lab charachka

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
piece of glass or pottery tesson éclat

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ v
to fall apart éclater

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
financial instrument action
portion of something part

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ v
to divide and distribute partager
to give partager
to have in common partager

sharecropper n
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner colon méger métayer métayère

sharecropping n
system métayage

shareholder n
one who owns shares of stock actionnaire

shareholders' agreement n
agreement between shareholders pacte d'actionnaires

shareware n
type of software partagiciel shareware

shari'a n
Islamic religious law charia

sharif n
traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets chérif

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
fish requin squale
person who feigns ineptitude requin

shark fin n
fin of a shark aileron de requin

shark fin soup n
soup made from shark fins soupe aux ailerons de requins

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
able to cut easily affilé coupant tranchant acéré affuté aigu
exact, precise, accurate, keen net pile précis
forming a small angle aigu serré
having an intense, acrid flavour âcre
intelligent vif
intense and sudden (of pain) acéré aigu intense vif
musically higher-pitched than desired [[trop]] [[aigu]] [[trop]] [[haut]]
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual dièse
offensive, critical, or acrimonious acerbe acéré mordant âcre âpre
pointed, able to pierce easily pointu affuté
stylish or attractive chic classe

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adv
exactly pile

sharp-shinned hawk n
a small hawk épervier brun

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
to make sharp aiguiser affiler affûter

sharpener n
device for making things sharp affûteuse aiguiseur

sharpness n
cutting ability of an edge tranchant
fineness of a point acuité finesse
of an image netteté
of intelligence acuité tranchant
pungency, acidity acidité

sharpshooter n
marksman tireur d'élite

shashlik n
skewered dish chachlik chachlyk

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ v
to smash, or break into tiny pieces voler en éclats éclater
to violently break something into pieces briser fracasser mettre en pièces réduire en miettes

shave /ʃeɪv/ n
an instance of shaving rasage

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
to remove hair from raser
to remove hair from one's face raser

shaven adj
having been shaved rasé

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
electric razor rasoir rasoir électrique

shaving cream n
a substance that is applied to the face to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving mousse à raser

shawarma n
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap chawarma shawarma

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders châle

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
wind instrument chalemie

shchi n
a type of Russian soup chtchi

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
person elle

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
she's unconscious elle est inconsciente

she-ass n
female ass, female donkey, jenny ânesse bourrique

she-bear n
a female bear ourse

she-cat n
a female cat chatte chat femelle femelle du chat minette

she-devil n
bad-tempered woman diablesse
female devil diablesse

she-goat n
female goat chèvre

she-wolf n
female wolf louve

shea /ʃi/ n
tree karité

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ n
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree beurre de karité

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
any collection of things bound together; a bundle faisceau liasse
bundle of grain or straw gerbe
mathematical construct faisceau gerbe

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
a cutting tool similar to scissors cisaille cisailles tondeuse
a force that produces a shearing strain cisaillement
the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing tondaison tonte

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
to cut couper
to deform because of shearing forces cisailler
to remove the fleece from a sheep tondre

shear stress n
component of stress contrainte de cisaillement

shears /ʃɪɹz/ /ˈʃɪəz/ n
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges cisailles

shearwater n
seabird puffin

sheath /ʃiːθ/ n
long case étui gaine
scabbard fourreau

sheath /ʃiːθ/ v
put (an object) into its sheath rengainer

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath rengainer

sheave /ʃiːv/ n
wheel having a groove réa

shed /ʃɛd/ n
temporary structure to shelter something baraque hangar

shed /ʃɛd/ v
to part or divide séparer
to pour; to make flow verser

shed light on v
to illuminate faire la lumière sur

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
splendor; radiance; shininess brillance

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
shine; glisten briller

sheeny /ˈʃiːni/ n
a Jew (slur) youde youpin

sheep /ʃiːp/ n
animal mouton brebis
one who behaves shyly mouton brebis

sheep liver fluke n
parasitic flatworm grande douve du foie

sheepdog n
dog used for herding sheep chien de berger

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
enclosure bergerie

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ adj
shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed penaud

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
the sheeple, one of the sheeple moutons de Panurge

sheeppox n
contagious disease of sheep clavelée

sheepskin n
skin of a sheep peau de mouton

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
downright; complete pur
straight up and down; vertical; perpendicular vertical
very thin or transparent transparent

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
rope to adjust sail écoute
sheet for baking plaque
sheet of paper feuille
sheet of material feuille

sheet anchor n
nautical: a large, spare anchor ancre de miséricorde ancre maîtresse

sheet bend n
knot nœud d'écoute nœud de tisserand

sheet metal n
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet tôle

sheet music n
hand-written or printed form of musical notation partition

shegetz n
non-Jewish male cheïguèts shegets

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe cheik

shelduck n
waterfowl tadorne

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
capacity étagère rayonnage
structure étagère rayon tablard

shelf life n
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating durée de vie

shell /ʃɛl/ n
any hollow structure; framework, or exterior structure carcasse
casing of an artillery projectile douille
chemistry: set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number couche
computing: general-purpose environment interface système
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle carapace
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects carapace
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body carapace
covering of a nut coque
nautical: outer covering of the hull coque
emaciated person squelette
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates coquille coquillage
hard covering of an egg coquille
psychological barrier to social interaction coquille
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon obus
pod cosse

shell /ʃɛl/ v
informal: to disburse or give up money, to pay douiller
to bombard, to fire projectiles at bombarder pilonner
to remove the outer covering or shell of something décortiquer

shell out v
pay money aligner banquer casquer

shell shock n
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle obusite

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
processed secretion of the lac insect gomme-laque

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ v
to coat with shellac démolir

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
aquatic food that has a shell coquillage

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
a refuge or other protection abri refuge

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
transitive, to provide cover abriter

shelterless adj
lacking shelter sans-abri

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
to set aside, quit, or halt suspendre

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person transexuelle

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
deceitful tricks chahut tricherie

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
a person who tends sheep berger bergère pasteur pâtre pastoureau

shepherd moon n
moon orbiting near the edge of a ring satellite berger

shepherd's pie n
a kind of meat pie hachis Parmentier hachis parmentier parmentier

shepherd's purse n
Capsella bursa-pastoris bourse-à-berger bourse-à-pasteur boursette capselle

shepherdess n
female shepherd bergère pastourelle

sheqel /ˈʃekəl/ n
currency unit in Israel shekel

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
frozen fruit juice sorbet
sweet drink prepared from fruits or flower petals sherbet

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
all meanings shérif

sherry n
fortified wine xérès jerez
glass of sherry verre xérès
variety of sherry jerez xérès

shh /ʃː/ interjection
requesting silence chut

shiatsu n
shiatsu shiatsu

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc shibboleth
a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth shibboleth

shield /ʃiːld/ n
anything that protects or defends bouclier
sci fi: a field of energy that protects or defends bouclier
armor bouclier écu
heraldry écu
obsolete: a coin, the old French crown, or écu écu

shield /ʃiːld/ v
to protect, to defend protéger

shield volcano n
volcano volcan bouclier

shift /ʃɪft/ n
act of shifting décalage
button on a keyboard touche majuscule
change of workers équipe poste

shift key n
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard touche majuscule

shiftwork n
rotating mode of work travail par quarts travail par équipes travail posté

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ adj
Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable fuyant louche

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom lentin du chêne shiitaké shitaké champignon chinois champignon parfumé shiitake

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ n
non-Jewish girl shiksa shikse

shill /ʃɪl/ n
a person paid to endorse a product favourably homme de paille prête-nom
an accomplice at a confidence trick commère comparse compère

shill /ʃɪl/ v
to promote or endorse in return for payment faire l'homme de paille magouiller prévariquer trafiquer tripoter
to put under cover, to sheal cacher celer couvrir dissimuler enterrer mettre sous le boisseau

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
currency shilling
former coin shilling chelin

shim /ʃɪm/ n
shallow plow used in tillage sarcloir
thin piece of material used for alignment or support cale d'épaisseur espaceur thibaude étai
wedge coin

shimmer n
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer chatoiement chatoyement

shimmer v
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer chatoyer

shimmy n
abnormal vibration, especially in the wheels of a vehicle shimmy

shimmy v
to climb something (e.g. a pole) gradually grimper
to shake the body as if dancing the shimmy shimmy

shin /ʃɪn/ n
front part of the leg below the knee tibia os long

shin pad n
clothing protège-tibia

shinbone n
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee tibia

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
brightness from a source of light éclat

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
to emit light briller luire

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
small, thin piece of building material bardeau
small, smooth pebbles galets

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
herpes zoster zona

shininess n
shining with reflective light brillance

shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ adj
emitting light brillant
having a high polish or sheen lustré
having exceptional merit célèbre fameux illustre renommé réputé splendide

shinjitai n
simplified form of Japanese kanji shinjitai

shiny cowbird n
shiny cowbird Vacher luisant

ship /ʃɪp/ n
large water vessel navire vaisseau bateau

ship /ʃɪp/ v
to send a parcel or container expédier poster

ship of the desert n
vaisseau du désert

shipbuilder n
person constructeur de navires

shipbuilding n
construction of ships construction navale

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ n
load of goods cargaison

shipping n
cost of sending goods frais de livraison frais de port frais de transport transport
transportation of goods envoi expédition

shipworm n
Marine mollusc that bores through wood taret

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy. épave
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground. naufrage

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
to wreck a vessel naufrager

shipwrecked adj
stranded as a result of a shipwreck naufragé

shipyard n
place to build and repair ships chantier naval

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪɹ/ n
former administrative area of Britain; a county comté
rural or outer suburban local government area of Australia comté

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
avoid a duty esquiver se défiler éviter

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
article of clothing chemise

shirtmaker n
a person who makes shirts chemisier

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ n
roasted meat chichekébab

shish taouk /ʃɪʃ tɑʊk/ n
chicken shawarma shish taouk
grilled skewered chicken cubes chich taouk

shit /ʃɪt/ adv
despicable dégueulasse
of poor quality merdique nul nul à chier

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
expression of worry, failure merde!

shit /ʃɪt/ n
definite plural: diarrhea chiasse
nasty, despicable person merde enculé fumier
nonsense, bullshit conneries merde
not anything, nothing que dalle merde
rubbish merde
solid excretory product evacuated from the bowel merde crotte

shit /ʃɪt/ v
to defecate chier caguer
vulgar: to be stricken with fear chier dans son froc

shit a brick v
To react strongly in anger chier une pendule péter un plomb
To react strongly in fear chier dans son froc

shit oneself v
vulgar slang: be very scared chier dans son froc

shit sandwich n
sandwich de marde

shit yeah interjection
interjection expressing joy merde!

shit-eating grin n
broad smile of embarrassment sourire à manger de la merde
broad smile of smugness rictus jubilatoire sourire de faux-cul

shit-for-brains adj
Very stupid bête idiot stupide

shit-stirrer n
one who enjoys creating trouble for others fouteur de merde

shitass n
mean or rude person bâton merdeux enculé

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
card game kilo de merde
stupid or contemptible person enculé enfoiré

shithole /ˈʃɪthoʊl/ n
dirty or unpleasant place [[trou]] [[paumé]] [[trou]] à [[rat

shithouse n
chiotte

shitload n
vulgar slang: a large amount chiée

shitstorm n
violent situation. bordel merdier panade

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
cagoinces chiottes goguenots tartisses

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adj
Of such poor quality as to resemble shit merde merdique
unpleasant as shit merde merdique dégueulasse

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ n
the act or result of shivering frisson
a bodily response to cold frisson

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ v
to tremble or shake trembler

shiver my timbers /ˈʃɪvə maɪ ˈtɪmbəs/ /ˈʃɪvɚ maɪ ˈtɪmbɚs/ interjection
mild oath stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates mille sabords

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
sandbank banc de sable
group of fish banc

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
something surprising choc
life-threatening medical emergency choc
sudden, heavy impact choc

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ v
to cause to be emotionally shocked choquer

shock absorber n
device to absorb shocks amortisseur

shock and awe /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɑ/ /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɔ/ /ˈʃɒk (ə)nd ˈɔː/ n
doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force choc et effroi choc et stupeur

shock wave n
A powerful compression wave onde de choc

shocked /ʃɒkt/ adj
surprised, startled, confuded choqué

shocking adj
Extremely bad choquant
Inspiring shock; startling choquant offensant shocking
Unusually obscene or lewd choquant offensant

shockproof adj
able to withstand shocks antichoc

shod adj
wearing shoes chaussé

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
of poor quality effiloché effilochée

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
protective covering for the foot chaussure soulier
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe) chaussure soulier

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
To put shoes on one's feet chausser
to put horseshoes on a horse ferrer chausser

shoe polish n
product used to make shoes shine cirage

shoe size n
size of shoe pointure

shoe tree n
device to preserve the shape of a shoe embauchoir

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
tool used to assist the foot chausse-pied

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
for fastening a shoe lacet lacet de soulier

shoemaker n
a person who makes shoes cordonnier cordonnière

shoeshiner n
a person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee cireur cireur de bottes cireur de chaussures cireuse cireuse de bottes cireuse de chaussures

shoestring n
a long narrow cut of a food; a julienne julienne
the string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace lacet

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
ram’s-horn trumpet shofar shophar chofar chophar schofar

shogi /ˈʃoʊɡiː/ n
variant of chess shogi shōgi

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shogun shogun

shogunate n
shogunate, bakufu shogunat bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
go away ouste pschtt

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
expressing disdain mercredi mince

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant pousse
photography session prise de photos séance photo

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
to fire a shot tirer
to fire multiple shots tirer
to hit with a shot tirer

shoot down v
to cause to fall by shooting abattre

shoot oneself in the foot v
to act against one's own interest se tirer une balle dans le pied

shoot the breeze v
to chat idly or waste time talking tailler le bout de gras tailler une bavette taper la causette taper la discute

shoot up v
To inject (a drug) intravenously shooter

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
firearm flingue
person tireur

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
instance of shooting tir fusillade

shooting guard n
basketball position arrière

shooting star n
meteor étoile filante

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
establishment that sells goods magasin boutique
workshop atelier

shop assistant n
shop employee vendeuse vendeur

shop steward n
representative of workers délégué syndical

shop window n
large window at the front of a shop vitrine

shopgirl n
a girl or young woman who works in a shop midinette

shopkeeper n
trader who sells goods in a shop boutiquier boutiquière détaillant détaillante magasinier magasinière

shoplift v
intransitive: to steal voler à l’étalage
transitive: to steal something voler à l’étalage

shoplifter n
one who steals from shops voleur à l’étalage voleuse à l’étalage

shoplifting n
action of the verb to shoplift vol à l'étalage

shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʃɒp.ə/ /ˈʃɔp.ə/ n
a person who shops acheteur acheteuse client cliente

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
activity of buying courses shopping

shopping bag n
strong bag for carrying purchases sac à provisions

shopping basket n
basket for groceries and merchandise panier

shopping cart n
conveyance used to carry items while shopping chariot de supermarché caddie charriot

shopping centre n
large retail outlet centre commercial centre d'achats

shopping list n
list of items that need to be bought liste de commissions liste de courses

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
land adjoining a large body of water bord rivage rive

shore up v
to reinforce (something at risk of failure) renforcer

shoreline n
the divide between land and water rivage

shoring n
temporary bracing used to prevent collapse étançonnement

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
having a small distance between ends or edges court bref
having little duration court bref
of a person, of comparatively little height bref petit

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
transitive: to cause a short circuit court-circuiter

short circuit n
unintentional connection court-circuit

short circuit v
cause a short circuit court-circuiter

short of phraseologicalUnit
insufficiently equipped with à court

short scale n
échelle courte

short shrift /ˌʃɔɹt ˈʃɹɪft/ /ˌʃɔː(ɹ)t ˈʃɹɪft/ n
quick rejection refus rapide

short story n
work of fiction nouvelle conte

short-tailed hawk n
Buteo brachyurus buse à queue courte

short-tailed parrot n
Graydidascalus brachyurus caïque à queue courte

short-term adj
of a short duration of time à court terme
of the near or immediate future à court terme

shortage n
lack or deficiency insuffisance défaut déficit pénurie rareté

shortcoming n
deficiency carence défaut imperfection lacune

shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ n
path raccourci
symlink lien symbolique raccourci

shorten v
to become shorter raccourcir écourter
to make shorter raccourcir écourter

shortening n
act of shortening raccourcissement raccourcissements

shortfall n
An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount insuffisance

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹt.hænd/ /ˈʃɔːt.hænd/ n
a compendious and rapid method of writing sténographie

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
in a short or brief time or manner rapidement
in few words; briefly brièvement

shortness n
The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief exiguïté

shortness of breath n
dyspnea dyspnée souffle court

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees short

shortstop n
baseball position arrêt-court

shortwave adj
of radio waves onde courte

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
tired, weary crevé naze
worn out fichu naze

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
heavy iron ball used for the shot put poids
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal frappe tir
measure of alcohol dose shooter
opportunity or attempt coup
photography: single unbroken sequence of photographic exposures plan
result of launching a projectile tir
small metal balls used as ammunition plomb
vaccination or injection piqure piqûre
payment (of a bill), scot or shout coup

shot glass n
small glass verre à alcool fort verre à liqueur verre à shot

shot on goal n
shot towards the goal tir au but

shot put n
athletics event lancer du poids

shot-putter n
athlete lanceur de poids lanceuse de poids

shotgun n
gun fusil de chasse fusil

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
expressing obligation devoir

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
joint between arm and torso épaule
top of the torso, away from the neck épaule
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency accotement stabilisé bande d'arrêt d'urgence

shoulder blade n
bone omoplate

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
a loud burst of voice cri

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
to utter a sudden and loud outcry crier
to utter with a shout crier

shout from the rooftops v
proclaim crier sur les toits

shoutable adj
capable of being shouted criable

shove /ʃʌv/ n
rough push bourrade poussée

shove /ʃʌv/ v
push roughly pousser bousculer fourrer

shove it up your ass v
exclamation of contempt (vulgar) dans ton cul se le foutre au cul va te faire enculer va te faire foutre va te faire mettre

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
tool for moving portions of material pelle bêche

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
to move materials with a shovel peller

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
broadcast program(me) émission
demonstration démonstration
entertainment spectacle
exhibition exposition

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
to be visible se voir
to display montrer
to indicate (a fact) to be true démontrer

show business n
entertainment industry industrie du divertissement industrie du spectacle show business show-biz

show jumping n
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles saut d'obstacles

show off v
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging crâner faire le malin frimer

show one's true colors v
to reveal how one really is se montrer sous son vrai jour

show trial n
trial held for appearance's sake parodie de procès

show up v
to appear apparaître se montrer
to expose humilier

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
entertainment industry industrie du divertissement industrie du spectacle show business show-biz

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
a setting for displaying something favorably vitrine

showdown n
the final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor bras de fer

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
brief fall of rain averse ondée
device for bathing douche
instance of using of this device douche

shower cap n
waterproof headgear worn in shower bonnet de douche

shower gel n
gel shower soap gel douche

shower head n
part of a shower where the water comes out pommeau

showerbath n
bain-douche

showman n
showman

showmanship n
strong performance sens du spectacle

showoff n
person who attempts to demonstrate prowess or ability m'as-tu-vu

showroom /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ n
room for display of products salle d'exposition salle de montre showroom

showy adj
for show tape-à-l’œil

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device shrapnel

shred /ʃɹɛd/ n
strip lambeau

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips couper dilacérer déchiqueter lacérer râper
to drop fat and water weight before a competition fondre
to play music very fast déchirer

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
machine broyeur déchiqueteuse

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
mouselike animal musaraigne
woman mégère furie

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
artful, tricky or cunning futé habile roublard rusé
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters perspicace sagace
streetwise avisé futé malin sagace

shrewdly adv
in a shrewd manner [[avec]] [[perspicacité]] astucieusement

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ n
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream hurlement

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry crier

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae pie-grièche

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
having a shrill voice criard
high-pitched and piercing strident

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
decapod crustacean crevette

shrimpboat n
boat used for shrimp fishing crevettier

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
a case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics châsse
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect sanctuaire lieu saint

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling) psy

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller rétrécir se resserrer se réduire
transitive: to cause something to shrink diminuer rétrécir faire rétrécir rapetisser

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
become wrinkled se rider
collapse inward se flétrir

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
dress for the dead linceul suaire
mast support hauban

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
woody plant arbuste arbrisseau

shrub celery n
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant céleri en branches

shrubbery n
planting of shrubs fruticée

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
gesture haussement d'épaules

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc. hausser les épaules

shtetl /ˈʃtɛt(ə)l/ n
a Jewish village or small town schtetl shtetl chtetl

shuck /ʃʌk/ v
to extract shellfish from shells décortiquer écailler écosser

shudder n
moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson frisson
shivering tremor frisson tremblement

shudder v
to shake nervously, as if from fear trembler frissonner
to vibrate jerkily frissonner trembler

shuffle n
act of shuffling cards battage

shuffle v
to put in a random order battre mélanger
to walk without picking up one's feet traîner les pieds

shun /ʃʌn/ v
to avoid rejeter éviter
to escape esquiver fuir

shunt /ʃʌnt/ v
to divert electric current détourner le courant électrique

shunter n
a railway locomotive used for shunting locotracteur

shut /ʃʌt/ v
to close fermer

shut down v
to turn off or stop éteindre

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
close (a building) so that no one can enter fermer
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave enfermer renfermer
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place enfermer renfermer
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise se taire
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise taire

shutdown n
action of closing arrêt

shutout n
game that ends with one side not having scored balle balles

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
part of a camera obturateur
protective panels over windows volet

shutter speed n
time during which the shutter of a camera remains open vitesse d'obturation

shuttle n
part of a loom navette
transport service navette

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
badminton ball volant

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
cautious prudent
easily frightened timide
reserved timide
embarrassed embarrassé

shyly adv
in a shy manner timidement

shyness n
quality of being shy timidité

si /si/ n
seventh note of a major scale si

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ adj
characterized by a hissing sound sifflant sifflante

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
phonetics: a hissing sound sifflante

siblicide /ˈsɪblɪsʌɪd/ n
killing of a sibling caïnisme

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
person who shares same parents adelphe fratrie frère et sœur germain sibling

sibyl n
a pagan female oracle sibylle

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ adj
pertaining to a sibyl sibyllin

sic /sɪk/ adv
thus, thus written sic

sich /ziç/ n
administrative and military centre for Cossacks setch sietch sitch

sick /sɪk/ adj
colloquial: mentally unstable, disturbed malade
slang: very good, excellent de malade

sick /sɪk/ n
sick people malades

sick as a dog adj
malade comme un chien

sick bay n
room where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought infirmerie

sick day n
day off due to sickness arrêt maladie

sick man of Europe pn
Ottoman Empire homme malade de l'Europe

sickbay n
a room or area for the treatment of the sick or injured infirmerie

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ adj
causing sickness or disgust [[à]] [[s’]][[en]] [[rendre]] [[malade]] dégoûtant

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ adj
shaped like the blade of a sickle falciforme

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
agricultural implement faucille

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ v
to cut with a sickle fauciller

sickle-cell anemia n
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells drépanocytose

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ adj
frequently ill maladif
overly sweet douceâtre douçâtre

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady maladie

side /saɪd/ n
flat surface of an object face côté
left or right half côté
bounding straight edge of an object côté
one possible aspect of a concept côté
set of opponents in a game équipe
surface of a sheet of paper page

side by side adv
côte à côte

side dish n
serving of food meant as an accompanying dish accompagnement garniture

side effect n
computing: a state change caused by a function call effet de bord
unintended consequence of any action effet de bord
medicine: an adverse effect effet indésirable effet secondaire

side street n
side street route secondaire

side-netting n
in soccer, the net at either side of the goal petit filet

side-striped jackal n
side-striped jackal chacal à flancs rayés

sidebearing n
margin of empty space approche

sideboard n
furniture buffet

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin favoris rouflaquettes

sidecar n
one-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle side-car

sidekick n
assistant acolyte faire-valoir

sidelock n
sidelock anglaise papillote
sidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews (payess, payot) papillote

sidereal /saɪˈdɪəɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɹi.əl/ adj
of or relating to the stars sidéral
relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars sidéral

sidereal day n
day of sidereal time jour sidéral

sidereal time n
time measured by apparent motion of vernal equinox temps sidéral

sidereal year n
orbital period année sidérale

sideremia n
sidérémie

sidestroke n
swimming stroke nage indienne

sidewalk /saɪdwɔːk/ n
paved footpath trottoir

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adv
askance de travers
towards one side de côté
with a side to the front de côté

sidle /ˈsaɪd(ə)l/ v
To advance in a furtive, coy or unobtrusive manner se faufiler

siege /siːdʒ/ n
military blockade of settlement siège

siege warfare n
warfare involving a siege guerre de siège

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
derived unit of electrical conductance siemens

siesta /siˈɛstə/ /sɪˈɛstə/ n
an afternoon nap sieste

sieve /sɪv/ n
device to separate larger and smaller objects tamis crible passoire
process that filters out unwanted pieces of input crible

sieve /sɪv/ v
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve sasser tamiser

sievert /ˈsiːvət/ n
SI unit of radiation dose sievert

sift /sɪft/ v
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving disséminer éparpiller
to sieve or strain (something) passer tamiser

sifu n
martial arts instructor shifu sifu

sigh /saɪ/ n
act of sighing soupir

sigh /saɪ/ v
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it soupirer

sight /saɪt/ n
device used in aiming a firearm viseur mire
something seen vue
something worth seeing monuments principales attractions quelque chose à voir truc à voir

sight /saɪt/ v
get sight of apercevoir
take aim at viser
visually register voir

sight translation n
act of translating a written text out loud traduction à vue

sighthound n
sighthound lévrier chien d'arrêt

sightseeing n
tourism tourisme

sigillography n
study of seals and sigils sigillographie

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet sigma

sign /saɪn/ n
signe langue des signes présage
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols symbole signe
flat object bearing a message panneau signe marqueur
meaningful gesture signe
visible indication signe
math: positive or negative polarity signe
linguistic unit in sign language signe

sign /saɪn/ v
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature signer
to write one's signature on a document signer
to write one's signature somewhere signer
to persuade a sports player etc. to sign a contract faire signer
transitive: to communicate using sign language faire signe

sign in v
to sign one's name on a list inscrire émarger

sign language n
sign language langue des signes

sign of the cross n
gesture signe de croix

sign up v
to add a name to the list of people who are participating in something inscrire
to add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something s'inscrire

signage /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ n
Signs taken collectively fléchage signalisation

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
sign made to give notice signal
device to give indication signal
computing: simple interprocess communication signal
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information signal

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
to indicate signaler

signal crayfish n
Pacifastacus leniusculus écrevisse signal

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
one who signs or signed signataire

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
person’s autograph name signature

signboard n
a board carrying a sign enseigne panneau

signed /saɪnd/ adj
(mathematics, computer science) having both positive and negative varieties signé

signet ring n
signet ring chevalière

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
extent to which something matters importance signification
meaning signification

significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪɡənt/ adj
having noticeable effect significatif
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance significatif

significant other n
romantic partner, regardless of marital status compagne compagnon partenaire moitié

significantly adv
in a significant manner: notably considérablement

significator n
A planet that is supposed to rule something significateur

signified n
concept evoked by a sign signifié

signifier n
(linguistics) the sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign signifiant

signify /ˈsɪɡ nəˌfaɪ/ v
to give something a meaning signifier

signpost n
post bearing a sign that gives information on directions poteau indicateur

silage n
fodder stored in a silo silage

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
lack of any sound silence

silence is golden proverb
proverb la parole est d'argent, le silence est d'or la parole est d'argent, mais le silence est d'or le silence est d'or

silencer n
attachment silencieux

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet silencieux taire
not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence silencieux
undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms silencieux
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn silencieux muet

silent as the grave adj
to say absolutely nothing muet comme un poisson muet comme une carpe muet comme une tombe

silent film n
film without sound film muet

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ adv
in a silent manner; making no noise silencieusement

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color silhouette

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ n
silicon dioxide silice

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
salt or mineral silicate

silicene n
silicène

silicon /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
id=Q670|non-metallic element silicium

silicon dioxide n
SiO₂ bioxyde de silicium

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon silicone

silk /sɪlk/ n
fiber soie
fabric soie

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
caterpillar ver à soie

silky /ˈsɪlki/ adj
similar in texture or appearance to silk soyeux

silky anteater n
Cyclopes didactylus myrmidon

sill /sɪl/ n
base of a window rebord
horizontal member bearing the upright portion of a frame linteau

silliness n
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous bêtise stupidité

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom bête fou idiot insensé sot stupide
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors branque fou givré idiot jeté
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined idiot de imbécile de
playful, giggly bébête idiot nunuche
semiconscious abruti

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ n
vertical building for storing grain silo

silt /sɪlt/ n
fine earth deposited by water limon vase

silt /sɪlt/ v
to become clogged with silt envaser
to clog or fill with silt envaser

silt up v
become filled or clogged with silt envaser

silty adj
having a noticeable amount of silt limoneux

silurid n
any catfish of the Siluridae family siluridé

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
having a color/colour like silver argenté
made from silver argent

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
cutlery/silverware argenterie
metal argent
color/colour argent

silver bullet n
bullet made of silver balle d'argent
solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results panacée solution miracle

silver fir n
Abies alba sapin pectiné

silver fox n
fox with pale yellow fur renard argenté

silver goal n
first goal scored during the first half of extra time but en argent

silver medal n
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver médaille d'argent

silver medalist n
silver medal winner médaillé d'argent médaillée d'argent

silver wedding n
anniversary celebration noces d'argent

silverback n
mature male gorilla dos argenté

silversmith n
person who makes articles out of silver chaudronnier d'argent chaudronnière d'argent

silverware n
(US) knives, forks and spoons argenterie couverts

silvery adj
resembling silver argenté

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
Sakesphorus cristatus batara à joues argent

silviculture n
forestry sylviculture

simethicone n
oral antifoaming agent siméthicone siméticone

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to apes simien simienne

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable semblable similaire

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
closeness similitude similarité

similarly adv
in a similar style or manner pareil semblablement similairement

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another comparaison

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly mijoter bouillotter
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly faire mijoter

simoniac adj
of or pertaining to a practitioner of simony simoniaque

simoniac n
one who carries on or is guilty of simony simoniaque

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
act of buying and selling ecclesiastical offices and pardons simonie

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
hot, dry wind simoun

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ n
frivolous smile affecté minauderie sourire

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
To smile in a frivolous manner minauder

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
uncomplicated simple
simple-minded simple

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ n
preparation from one plant simple

simple past n
the simple past tense imparfait passé passé simple

simple present n
present tense indicatif présent présent

simple ring n
ring that contains no ideals other than the zero ideal and the ring itself anneau simple

simple sentence n
sentence containing one independent clause and no dependent clause phrase simple

simple-minded adj
Lacking mental capacity simple d'esprit simplet

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
simple person lacking common sense nigaud

simplex n
an analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron simplexe

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n
quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths simplicité
freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury simplicité
freedom from complication; efficiency simplicité
quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts simplicité

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of simplifying simplification

simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
to make simpler simplifier

simplism n
trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications simplisme

simplistic adj
overly simple simpliste

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
in a simple manner simplement

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
image or representation simulacre

simulated adj
made to imitate simulé

simulated annealing n
algorithm recuit simulé

simulation n
something which simulates simulation
process of simulating simulation
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul simulation

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
the quality or state of being simultaneous simultanéité

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
occurring at the same time simultané

simultaneous interpretation n
type of oral translation interprétation simultanée

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
occurring at the same time simultanément en même temps

simultaneousness n
the quality or state of being simultaneous simultanéité

sin /sɪn/ n
violation of religious law péché
misdeed péché

sin /sɪn/ v
to commit a sin pécher

since /sɪn(t)s/ adv
from a specified time in the past depuis

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
because puisque vu que étant donné que
from the time that depuis que depuis

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
from (time) depuis

since when adv
from what time depuis quand

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
earnest sincère

sincerely adv
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly sincèrement

sincerity n
quality of being sincere sincérité

sindonology n
study sindonologie

sine /saɪn/ n
trigonometric function sinus

sine qua non /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
prerequisite sine qua non sine quâ non

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ n
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment sinécure planque

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
constituting sin coupable

sing /sɪŋ/ v
confess under interrogation se mettre à table
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice chanter

sing the praises of v
commend someone's attributes to others vanter les mérites de

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
to burn slightly roussir

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
person who sings chanteur chanteuse

singer-songwriter n
singer-songwriter auteur-compositeur-interprète

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing chant

single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ adj
not accompanied by anything else seul
not married nor dating célibataire

single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ n
baseball: hit simple
one who is not married célibataire
popular song célibataire

single combat n
duel combat singulier

single currency n
unified European Union currency monnaie unique

single file adv
line or queue one person wide file indienne queue leu leu

single mother n
a woman raising a child on her own fille-mère mère célibataire

single room n
a hotel room with one single bed chambre simple

single transferable vote n
voting system scrutin à vote unique transférable

single-click n
action or event of pushing mouse-button once seul-clic

single-minded adj
intensely focused déterminé résolu

single-word adj
consisting of a single word univerbal

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
sleeveless shirt maillot de corps débardeur marcel

singleton n
math: set singleton

singly even adj
singly even simplement pair

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
grammar: referring to only one thing singulier
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse singulier
being out of the ordinary singulier
being the only one of a kind singulier

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing singulier

singulare tantum n
grammar, noun having the singular form only singulare tantum

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
physics: point of infinite density singularité
point where infinite value is reached singularité
peculiar state or occurrence singularité
point where all lines meet point

singularization n
singularisation

singulative n
a singulative form or construction singulatif

sinicization n
process of sinicising sinisation

sinister /ˈsɪnɨstə/ /ˈsɪnɨstəɹ/ adj
evil sinistre
ominous sinistre
heraldic "left" sénestre

sink /sɪŋk/ n
basin évier

sink /sɪŋk/ v
cause (ship, etc) to sink couler
descend into liquid, etc couler s'enfoncer sombrer

sink or swim v
to fail or succeed, on a project attempted marche ou crève

sinkable adj
capable of being sunk submersible

sinker /sɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
weight used in fishing plomb

sinkhole n
geology: hole formed in soluble rock doline

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
person who has sinned pécheur pécheresse

sinologist n
a student, or expert in sinology sinologue

sintering n
A process in which the particles of a powder are welded together by pressure and heating to a temperature below its melting point frittage

sinuate v
to curve or bend sinuer

sinuosity n
the property of being sinuous sinuosité

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
having curves in alternate directions; meandering sinueux

sinus /ˈsaɪnəs/ n
pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue sinus

sinusitis n
inflammation sinusite

sinusoid /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/ n
sine curve sinusoïde

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ adj
in the form of a sine wave sinusoïdal

sip /sɪp/ n
A small mouthful of drink gorgée

sip /sɪp/ v
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time siroter

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other siphon

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ v
steal or skim off in small amounts siphonner
transfer by means of a siphon siphonner

siphonogamous adj
siphonogame

siphonogamy n
siphonogamie

sir /ˈsə(r)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
seigneur
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown monsieur

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ v
to procreate saillir

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
nymph of Greek mythology sirène
device for making a sound alarm sirène
dangerously seductive woman sirène
salamander sirène

sirloin n
cut of beef aloyau contre-filet contrefilet faux-filet

sirocco /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/ n
wind sirocco

sirtaki /sɚˈtɑki/ /sɜːˈtakɪ/ n
modern Greek folk dance sirtaki

sis /sɪs/ n
sister frangine sœurette

sissify /ˈsɪsɪfaɪ/ v
To make sissy; to emasculate. effeminer émasculer

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person gonzesse poule mouillée
an effeminate boy or man efféminé

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
a nun; a female member of a religious community sœur nonne religieuse
senior nurse infirmière sœur
woman or girl having the same parents sœur

sister city n
city in a relationship of cordiality ville jumelée

sister ship n
ship built to the same design navire-jumeau sister-ship

sister-in-law n
wife's sister belle-sœur belle-soeur
brother's wife belle-sœur belle-soeur
husband's brother's wife belle-sœur belle-soeur
husband's sister belle-sœur belle-soeur
wife's brother's wife belle-sœur belle-soeur

sister-wife n
co-wife co-épouse coépouse sœur-épouse
co-wife who is also one's sister sœur-épouse

sisterhood n
state of being sisters sororité
quality of being sisterly sororité

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
instrument sistre

sit /sɪt/ v
move oneself into such a position asseoir
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported être assis être assise s'asseoir
to be a member of a deliberative body siéger assis

sit down v
to assume a sitting position from a standing position asseoir

sit on it v
shove it up your ass s'enfiler ça se le mettre bien profond

sit on one's hands v
to remain idle when action is needed rester les bras croisés

sit-in n
type of protest sit-in

sit-up /ˈsɪt.ʌp/ n
exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted abdominaux abdos

sitar n
musical instrument sitar

sitcom n
comédie de situation sitcom

site /saɪt/ n
a website site
region where chemical reactions take place site

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
located in a specific place situé

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
location situation lieu localisation
one's status with regard to circumstances situation
state of affairs situation
position vis-à-vis surroundings situation
position of employment emploi poste

situation comedy n
comédie de situation

situational adj
of or pertaining to a particular situation situationnel

six /sɪks/ n
digit six

six /sɪks/ numeral
cardinal number six

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 600 six cents

six o'clock n
the start of the seventh hour six heures

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet chou vert et vert chou c’est du pareil au même kif-kif

six perfections n
six virtues in Mahayana Buddhism six perfections

six-pack n
highly developed set of abdominal muscles tablette de chocolat
set of six beverage cans pack de six

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number 16 seize

sixteen hundred numeral
number 1600 seize cents seize-cents
year 1600 seize cents seize-cents

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ n
one of sixteen equal parts of a whole seizième

sixth /sɪksθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number six sixième

sixth /sɪksθ/ n
one of six equal parts of a whole sixième
person or thing in sixth place sixième

sixth form n
final two years of secondary schooling classes de première et terminale

sixth sense n
extrasensory perception sixième sens

sixties n
decade of the 1960s années 60 années soixante

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number sixty soixantième

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ n
one of sixty equal parts of a whole soixantième
person or thing in the sixtieth position soixantième

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
cardinal number soixante

sixty-eight numeral
cardinal number soixante-huit

sixty-eighter n
participant in social movements soixante-huitard

sixty-first numeral
ordinal number soixante-et-unième

sixty-five numeral
cardinal number soixante-cinq

sixty-four numeral
cardinal number soixante-quatre

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
cardinal number soixante-neuf
sex position soixante-neuf

sixty-one numeral
cardinal number soixante-et-un

sixty-second numeral
ordinal number soixante-deuxième

sixty-seven numeral
cardinal number soixante-sept

sixty-six numeral
cardinal number soixante-six

sixty-three numeral
cardinal number soixante-trois

sixty-two numeral
cardinal number soixante-deux

size /saɪz/ n
dimensions or magnitude of a thing taille
a specific set of dimensions for clothing taille

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ n
the sound of water hitting a hot surface grésillement

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface grésiller

skate /skeɪt/ n
act of skating or ice skating patinage
ice skate or roller skate patin

skate /skeɪt/ v
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates patiner glisser

skateboard n
platform on wheels planche à roulettes skateboard skate

skateboard v
to use a skateboard faire du skate skater

skateboarder n
someone who skateboards planchiste

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
person who skates patineur patineuse skateur

skating n
action or sport patinage glisse

skating rink n
frozen surface for skating patinoire
roller skating rink patinoire

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
move or run away quickly déguerpir

skeet n
form of trapshooting ball-trap

skeg /skɛɡ/ n
Rudder-supporting structure aileron skeg

skein /skeɪn/ n
quantity of yarn écheveau
zoology: fish ovary membrane membrane des oeufs

skeletal adj
of, or relating to the skeleton squelettique
haggard squelettique

skeletal muscle n
muscle of vertebrates muscle squelettique

skeleton n
system that provides support to an organism squelette
frame that provides support to a building squelette
very thin person squelette

skeleton in the cupboard n
shameful secret cadavre dans le placard squelette dans le placard

skeleton key n
a key that opens a range of locks passe-partout

skeletoneer n
one who competes in skeleton skeletoneur

skeptic /ˈskɛptɪk/ n
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims sceptique

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
having, or expressing doubt sceptique dubitatif
related to skepticism sceptique

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
general disposition to doubt scepticisme

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc. sketch
quick freehand drawing esquisse
brief description esquisse
rough design or draft ébauche

sketchy /ˈskɛtʃi/ adj
Of questionable or doubtful quality glauque louche
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement incomplet partiel sommaire superficiel

skeuomorphism n
practice of incorporating obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design skeuomorphisme

skew /skjuː/ adj
neither perpendicular nor parallel gauche oblique

skew /skjuː/ v
fausser
to bias or distort in a particular direction biaiser

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ n
chess scenario enfilade
pin used to secure food during cooking broche brochette

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ v
chess: to attack a piece with a less valuable piece behind enfilade
to impale on a skewer embrocher

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow ski

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
to move on skis skier

ski ballet n
ballet à ski

ski jump n
ramp tremplin

ski jumping n
a winter sport saut à ski

ski lift n
a device that transports skiers up a mountain téléski remonte-pente remontée mécanique

ski resort n
resort for skiers station de ski

ski run n
trail or slope for skiing piste ski

ski track n
trail from/for skis piste piste de ski

ski wax n
wax for skis and snowboards fart

skid /skɪd/ n
out of control sliding motion dérapage

skid /skɪd/ v
to slide in an uncontrolled manner déraper

skid mark n
black mark left on a road surface from tires trace de freinage
visible stain on underpants virgule

skidder n
a vehicle for pulling trees out of a forest débusqueur skidder

skidmark n
black mark left on a road surface from tires coup de patin

skier n
someone who practices skiing skieur skieuse

skiff n
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person barque esquif

skiing /ˈskiɪŋ/ n
sport or activity ski

skijoring n
ski attelé

skilful adj
possessing skill, skilled adroit habile

skill /skɪl/ n
capacity to do something well capacité compétence habileté don

skilled /skɪld/ adj
having or showing skill habile

skillful /skɪl.fəl/ adj
possessing skill habile

skim /skɪm/ v
read quickly, skipping some detail feuilleter
remove cream écrémer
ricochet ricocher
throw an object so it bounces on water des faire ricochets
to glide along near the surface as a seabird across the ocean dépasser doucement

skim milk n
milk with removed cream lait écrémé

skim through v
to read something hurriedly without being attached to details lire en diagonale survoler

skimmer n
spoon écumoire

skimp /skɪmp/ v
to make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp lésiner

skin /skɪn/ n
image used as the background of graphical user interface apparence
outer protective of the body of a person or animal peau
skin and fur of an animal used by humans peau
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid peau
outer protective layer of fruit peau

skin /skɪn/ v
to injure the skin of écorcher
to remove the skin of dépouiller écorcher peler

skin and bones n
emaciated; very skinny n’avoir que la peau sur les os paquet d’os

skin cancer n
malignant growth on the skin cancer cutané cancer de la peau

skin color n
color of human skin complexion couleur de la peau teint
ethnicity couleur de la peau

skin tag n
acrochordon

skin-deep adj
superficial à fleur de peau

skinflint n
one who is excessively stingy or cautious with money avare radin radine

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
member of skinhead subculture skinhead

skink /skɪŋk/ n
lizard scinque

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
thin maigre

skinny /ˈskɪni/ n
A skinny person maigre

skinny dipping n
practice of swimming in the nude baignade à poil

skip /skɪp/ n
An open-topped rubbish bin benne

skip /skɪp/ v
to move by hopping on alternate feet sautiller

skip-kennel n
lackey saute-ruisseau

skipjack n
Katsuwonus pelamis bonite à ventre rayé

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
master of a ship skipper

skipping rope n
rope for play or exercise corde à sauter

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
brief battle between small groups escarmouche
minor dispute escarmouche

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ v
to engage in a minor battle or dispute escarmoucher

skirmisher n
soldier escarmoucheur

skirret n
umbelliferous plant chervis

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɜ˞t/ n
clothing jupe
part of dress jupe
something resembling a skirt jupe
slang for woman jupe

skirt chaser n
man who seeks out female companionship coureur de jupons

skirting board n
panel between floor and interior wall plinthe

skit n
comedy parodie sketch

skitter /ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtɚ/ v
to move hurriedly s'enfuir

skittish [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] lang=en adj
easily scared timide

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae labbe

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ n
devious device or trick entourloupe

skulk /skʌlk/ v
to conceal oneself; to hide se cacher

skull /skʌl/ n
cranium crâne

skull and crossbones n
symbol of death tête de mort

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ n
cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck calotte kippa
flowering plant scutellaire
hat calotte

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
animal mouffette putois sconse
despicable person canaille mufle salaud

sky /skaɪ/ n
atmosphere above a point ciel
heaven ciel
specific view, condition ciel

sky blue adj
bleu ciel

sky blue n
colour bleu ciel

sky burial n
funeral practice inhumation céleste

skydiving n
jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling parachutisme skydiving

skyjack v
[[détourner]] [[un]] [[avion]]

skyjacker n
person who commits skyjacking pirate de l'air

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
small brown passerine bird alouette des champs

skylarking /ˈskʌɪlɑːkɪŋ/ n
horseplay chahut

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
opening in the roof fenêtre de toit lucarne vasistas vélux

skyline lang=en n
silhouette against city or buildings horizon ligne d'horizon

skype /skaɪp/ v
make a Skype telephone call skyper

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ n
slang: rebuke, scolding Scud volée de bois vert
type of firework fusée d'artifice

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
to increase suddenly and extremely exploser grimper en flèche monter en flèche

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
tall building gratte-ciel

slab /slæb/ n
flat piece of material chape
paving stone dalle

slack /slæk/ n
small coal, coal dust gravier

slack /slæk/ v
to procrastinate glander

slack off v
deliberately in during one's work or study glander tirer au flanc

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ n
procrastinating or lazy person paresseux feignasse

slackline n
length of cable or rope slackline

slacklining n
sport slackline

slag /slæɡ/ n
a woman (sometimes a man) who has loose morals relating to sex pute
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore scorie laitier
the scoria of a volcano scorie

slag heap n
terril

slake /sleɪk/ v
To satisfy thirst étancher rassasier

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ n
sports slalom

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ v
to race in a slalom slalomer

slalomer n
skier slalomeur slalomeuse

slam /slæm/ v
to shut with sudden force and noise claquer

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement calomnie diffamation

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
utter a slanderous statement calomnier

slanderer n
One who slanders calomniateur calomniatrice

slanderous adj
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation diffamatoire

slang /slæŋ/ n
slang argot jargon langue verte

slant /ˈslænt/ n
bias connotation
pejorative: person of Asian descent bridé bridée
slope or incline biais

slant /ˈslænt/ v
to bias or skew biaiser
to lean, slope or incline incliner pencher

slanted adj
placed at an angle incliné oblique penché

slap n
A blow. claque gifle fessée

slap v
to give a slap gifler fesser

slap in the face n
slap in the face or on the cheek claque gifle soufflet

slap-bang adv
directly, immediately en plein

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adj
done hastily bâclé

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
female of loose morals putain

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
typography: / symbol barre oblique barre

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
to make a broad cut with an edged weapon entailler taillader

slash and burn n
technique culture sur brûlis brûlis

slasher n
horror movie slasher

slat /slæt/ n
aeronautical: moveable control surface at the leading edge of a wing dispositif hypersustentateur
thin, narrow strip lamelle palette

slate /sleɪt/ n
rock ardoise
sheet of slate for writing on ardoise
tile ardoise
ardoise
record of money owed ardoise

slater /ˈsleɪtə/ /ˈsleɪtɚ/ n
one who lays slate couvreur

slattern /ˈslætən/ /ˈslætɚn/ n
dated: dirty and untidy woman salope

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals) abattage
killing of many people carnage

slaughterhouse n
scene of a massacre abattoir

slave /sleɪv/ n
person forced to work for another esclave
person who is forced to perform sexual acts esclave
engineering: device that is controlled by another device esclave
person owned by another esclave serf serve

slave trade n
traffic in slaves commerce des esclaves traite négrière

slave-girl n
female slave esclave-fille

slaveowner n
anyone that has control over another human being esclavagiste

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
slave ship navire d'esclaves
slave trader marchand d'esclaves

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
to drool saliva baver

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
institution or practice of owning human beings esclavage
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated esclavage
condition of servitude endured by a slave esclavage

slay /sleɪ/ v
to kill, murder occire assassiner tuer

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
sleigh or sled luge traîneau

sledge hockey n
version of ice hockey hockey sur luge

sledge racing n
course sur luge

sledgehammer n
kind of hammer masse marteau de forgeron

sleek /sliːk/ adj
smooth brillant luisant

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
state of reduced consciousness sommeil
informal: act or instance of sleeping sommeil
substance found in the corner of the eyes / figurative objectification of sleep chassie sommeil

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
to rest in state of reduced consciousness dormir

sleep apnea n
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep apnée du sommeil

sleep in v
to sleep late cuver faire la grasse matinée

sleep like a baby v
to sleep very well dormir comme un loir dormir comme une marmotte dormir à poings fermés

sleep like a log v
to sleep well, without disturbance dormir comme un loir dormir comme une marmotte

sleep mask n
blindfold masque de nuit

sleep mode n
state of a computer system mise en veille

sleep on v
to postpone a decision at least overnight la nuit porte conseil

sleep rough v
(euphemistic) sleep outdoors without a place to go home to à la belle étoile

sleep with v
have sex with coucher

sleep-in n
an instance of sleeping in grasse matinée

sleeper n
someone who sleeps dormeur

sleeper cell n
group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated cellule dormante

sleepiness n
property of being sleepy somnolence

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ n
state or act of being asleep sommeil

sleeping bag n
padded or insulated bag sac de couchage

sleeping car n
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight. wagon-lit wagon-couchette

sleeping pill n
a pill having a soporific effect somnifère

sleepwalking n
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep somnambulisme

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
feeling the need for sleep somnolent ensommeillé ensuqué
suggesting tiredness endormi

sleepyhead n
sleepy person endormi endormie

sleet /sliːt/ n
rain which freezes before reaching the ground grésil

sleet /sliːt/ v
to be in a state in which sleet is falling grésiller

sleeve /sliːv/ n
mechanical covering or lining chemise gaine manchon
part of a garment that covers the arm manche
record cover boîtier pochette

sleight of hand n
skill habileté tour de main tour de passe-passe

sleiveen /ˈsliːviːn/ n
dishonest person; trickster aigrefin chevalier d'industrie escroc filou fripon larron

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
thin svelte

slender-horned gazelle n
Gazella leptoceros gazelle leptocère

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
bloodhound limier
detective détective

slice /slaɪs/ n
thin, broad piece cut off tranche tronçon

slice /slaɪs/ v
to cut into slices couper en tranches trancher émincer

sliced bread n
bread that is sold sliced into pieces pain de mie

slick adj
slippery due to a covering of liquid glissant

slick n
A covering of liquid, particularly oil nappe

slide /slaɪd/ n
act of sliding glissade
item of play equipment toboggan
mechanism of a part which slides on or against a guide coulisse glissière
microscope slide lame
rubble, earth and stones moving down glissement glissement de terrain
slippery surface for someone to slide on glissoire
transparent image for projecting diapo diapositive
valve in eg. a trombone coulisse

slide /slaɪd/ v
to move in continuous contact with a surface glisser
to move with low friction glisser
to lose balance glisser
to cause to move in contact with a surface glisser
glisser

slide projector n
a device that projects an enlarged image of a photographic slide onto a screen projecteur projecteur de diapositives

slide rule n
analog calculator règle à calcul

slideshow n
presentation diaporama

sliding door n
door porte coulissante

slight /slaɪt/ adj
small in amount, insignificant insignifiant léger

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
slenderly délicatement finement
to a small extent or degree légèrement

slim /slɪm/ adj
slender mince

slim /slɪm/ v
lose weight maigrir mincir

slime /slaɪm/ n
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance mucosité

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
like slime; glutinous gluant gluante visqueuse visqueux

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
bandage écharpe
instrument for throwing bricole fronde
rope or chain arrangement élingue
rope or iron securing a yard to a mast hauban
strap attached to a firearm bandoulière
the act of hurling as with a sling jet

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
to throw lancer

slinger n
someone who slings or who uses a sling frondeur

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
Y-shaped stick lance-pierre

slip /slɪp/ n
ceramics: thin, slippery mix of clay and water barbotine
small piece of paper fiche
act of slipping glissade

slip /slɪp/ v
to err faire erreur se tromper
to lose one's traction glisser
to move quickly glisser
to pass faire passer
to worsen empirer

slip of the tongue n
mistake in speech lapsus

slipped disc n
protruding vertebral disc [[déplacement]] [[de]] [[vertèbre]]

slipper n
low shoe usually worn indoors chausson pantoufle

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
of a surface glissant glissante

slippery jack n
mushroom in genus Suillus bolet jaune nonette voilée

slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/ /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ adj
done poorly or too quickly bâclé

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
narrow cut or opening; a slot fente
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina vulve

slither /ˈslɪð.ə(ɹ)/ v
to slide glisser se faufiler

slithy /slaɪði/ adj
slimy and lithe lubricilleux

sliver /ˈslɪ.vɚ/ /ˈslɪv.əː/ n
New York: A narrow high-rise apartment building gratte-ciel tour
a long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment éclat écharde
bait made of pieces of small fish languette

slob /slɒb/ n
lazy, obese person lambin
lazy, slovenly person flemmard souillon

slobber v
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth baver

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ n
phrase associated with a product, used in advertising slogan

sloop /sluːp/ n
single-masted sailboat sloop

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward pente
mathematics pente
math: slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point pente
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward pente inclinaison

sloppy adj
imprecise or loose ample large lâche
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful bâclé négligé
very wet; covered in or composed of slop mouillé trop liquide

slosh v
of a liquid, to shift chaotically; to splash noisily éclabousser

sloshing n
A motion or action that sloshes. ballottement

slot /slɒt/ n
wooden bar for fastening door barre
A slot machine designed for gambling machine à sous
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture fente emplacement

slot machine n
gambling machine machine à sous
any coin-operated machine machine à sous

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
laziness paresse aï
mammal paresseux aï

sloth bear n
Melursus ursinus ours lippu

slothful adj
lazy, sluggish paresseux

slough /slʌf/ n
dead skin on a sore or ulcer escarre

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
careless or negligent; sloppy bâclé négligé
dirty, unwashed; disorderly sale
having an untidy appearance; unkempt dépeigné négligé

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation lent tardif
not quick in motion lent lente
spread over a comparatively long time lent
of reduced intellectual capacity lent

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
to reduce the speed of ralentir freiner

slow cooker n
kitchen appliance cocotte mijoteuse

slow down v
to reduce speed ralentir

slow motion n
film stretched in time ralenti

slow on the uptake adj
slow to comprehend long à la détente

slow-cook v
cook slowly mitonner

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
At a slow pace lentement doucement

slowness n
quality of being slow lenteur

slowworm n
Anguis fragilis orvet

sludge n
generic term for separated solids lie

slug /slʌɡ/ n
bullet bastos dragée pruneau
gastropod limace

sluggard n
lazy or idle person fainéant fainéante flemmard flemmarde

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ adj
having no power to move oneself or itself; inert naze rétamé
slow; having little motion faiblard faiblarde poussif poussive

sluice /sluːs/ n
passage for water écluse

slum n
dilapidated neighborhood bidonville

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
a very light state of sleep somnolence

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
to be in a very light state of sleep somnoler

slumber party n
a sleepover soirée pyjama

slump v
to collapse heavily s'effondrer

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
insult or slight injure insulte
symbol indicating a legato passage coulé legato liaison d'expression

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
to articulate poorly mal articuler

slush /slʌʃ/ n
flavored shaved ice served as a drink barbotine
half-melted snow neige fondue névasse sloche
liquid mud or mire gadoue

slush fund n
money stored for illegal or dishonest purposes caisse noire

slut /slʌt/ n
a female dog chienne
sexually promiscuous woman salope garce pute trainée
untidy person truie

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
Of or resembling a slut putassier

sly /slaɪ/ adj
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily malin rusé matois sournois
dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble espiègle

sly as a fox adj
very sly rusé comme un renard

sly fox n
person artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily malin matois rusé sournois

slyboots n
shallow and manipulative woman chattemite

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
in a sly manner sournoisement

smack-dab adv
exactly, directly pile-poil

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
not large petit minuscule
young petit jeune

small arms n
weapon petites armes

small business n
company PME TPE

small caps n
font variant petite capitale

small change n
a minor or insignificant amount of money petite monnaie

small final n
petite finale

small fry n
things or people of little importance menu fretin

small intestine n
upper part of the intestine intestin grêle

small of the back n
lumbar region of the back cambrure

small pica n
philosophie

small screen n
broadcast or cable television screen petit écran

small talk n
idle conversation courts pourparlers papotage

small text n
7½-point text petit-texte

small wonder n
unsurprising occurrence [[pas]] [[étonnant]]

small-minded adj
selfish; not mindful of the big picture mesquin

small-scale adj
having a modest scope or extent à petite échelle

smaller /ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ adj
comparative of small plus petit

smallness n
state of being small petitesse

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
disease variole petite vérole

smarmy /ˈsmɑː.mi/ /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/ adj
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating obséquieux

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
equipped with intelligent behaviour intelligent
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books intelligent habile
exhibiting social ability or cleverness habile
good-looking élégant

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
to hurt or sting piquer

smart card n
plastic card that has information stored on a computer chip carte à puce

smartass n
one who is particularly insolent blagueur farceur gonflé plaisantin

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
electronic handheld device smartphone ordiphone téléphone intelligent supertéléphone

smash /smæʃ/ n
in tennis smash

smash /smæʃ/ v
figuratively: to defeat overwhelmingly écraser
hit extremely hard percuter
to break violently fracasser

smashing adj
wonderful génial géniale sensass super

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ v
intransitive: talk superficially lantiponner
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge baragouiner

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/ n
superficial knowledge rudiment

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ n
mark frottis trace traînée

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ v
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations diffamer
to spread (a substance) badigeonner

smear campaign n
negative propaganda campagne de diffamation

smear test n
gynaecology: screening test frottis

smell /smɛl/ n
sensation odeur parfum
sense of smell odorat

smell /smɛl/ v
sense with nose sentir
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of" sentir

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
to sense something suspicious y avoir anguille sous roche

smell-brain n
part of brain involved with smelling rhinencéphale

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
having a bad smell puant malodorant puante

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
fish of the family Osmeridae éperlan

smelter n
place where smelting is done fonderie

smelting n
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore fonderie fonte

smidgen n
very small amount chouïa

smile /smaɪl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ n
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice sourire

smile /smaɪl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
to have a smile on one's face sourire

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
representation of a smiling face émoticône

smirch v
to dirty salir

smirk /smɜː(ɹ)k/ n
smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful ricanerie sourire en coin

smirk /smɜː(ɹ)k/ v
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous ricaner

smite /smaɪt/ v
to hit frapper
to strike down or kill with godly force frapper

smith /smɪθ/ n
forgeron

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ n
Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items miettes

smithsonite n
mineral smithsonite

smock /smɑk/ n
a blouse blouse
a loose garment worn as protection blouse
undergarment blouse

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
urban air pollution smog

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
colloquial: cigarette clope
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material fumée

smoke detector n
device détecteur de fumée

smoke like a chimney v
to smoke tobacco frequently fumer comme un Turc fumer comme un pompier fumer comme une cheminée

smoke ring n
smoking trick rond de fumée ronds de fumée

smokebox n
chamber before chimney boîte à fumée

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke fumé

smoked meat n
smoked meat in general viande fumée

smoked salmon n
edible salmon that is cured by smoking saumon fumé

smokefall n
artificial waterfall of smoke for shows cascade de vapeur cascade de vapeur d'azote
close of the day before nightfall, when fog comes tombée de la brume
soot fallout from a cloud of smoke retombée de suie retombée de suies retombées de suie retombées de suies

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
person who smokes tobacco habitually fumeur fumeuse

smokescreen n
anything used to conceal or distract écran de fumée
disguise, mask, cover rideau de fumée écran de fumée

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
smoking of tobacco tabagisme

smoking jacket n
men's jacket to be worn while smoking smoking

smoking room n
room designated for smokers fumoir

smoky /ˈsmoʊki/ adj
filled with smoke enfumé

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
To burn with no flame and little smoke couver se consumer
To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion ronger son frein

smooch v
(informal) to kiss bécoter

smooth /smuːð/ adj
action: natural; unconstrained naturel
bland; glib lisse
lacking friction, not rough lisse
linguistics, classical studies, of a vowel: lacking marked aspiration douce
mathematics, of a function: Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain régulier lisse
motion: unbroken souple
suave; sophisticated sophistiqué
without difficulty facile doux

smooth /smuːð/ v
make smooth lisser
statistics: capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise lisser

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
very smooth doux comme une peau de bébé

smooth breathing n
diacritic mark in Ancient Greek esprit doux

smooth snake n
Coronella austriaca coronelle lisse

smooth-talking adj
ingratiating mielleux

smooth-tongued adj
able to flatter with words mielleux

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
make smooth lisser

smoothie n
drink frappé frappé aux fruits smoothie

smoothly adv
in a smooth manner doucement souplement

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
to breathe with great difficulty suffoquer
to suffocate étouffer

smudge /smʌdʒ/ n
a blemish; a smear bavure

smudge /smʌdʒ/ v
to obscure by blurring maculer

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied suffisant auto-satisfait

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties passer en contrebande

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ n
One who smuggles things contrebandier

smuggling n
an act of smuggling trafique

smugness n
state or quality of being smug indulgence

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
fictional character schtroumpf Schtroumpf

smut /smʌt/ n
sexually vulgar or pornographic material cul

snack /snæk/ n
a light meal goûter casse-croute casse-croûte hors-d'œuvre
an item of food eaten between meals casse-croûte casse-croute grignotage

snack /snæk/ v
to eat between meals grignoter
to eat a light meal grignoter

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
a small restaurant serving light meals bistro cafétéria

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
problem or difficulty hic pépin
stump or base of a branch aspérité chicot
tooth projecting beyond the rest chicot
tree fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water chicot

snail n
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell escargot limaçon

snail mail n
postal mail courrier papier

snailery n
escargotière

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
legless reptile serpent
plumbing tool furet

snake /ˈsneɪk/ v
to move in a winding path serpenter

snake charmer n
snake charmer charmeur de serpent charmeur de serpents charmeuse de serpent charmeuse de serpents psylle

snake eagle n
bird of prey circaète

snake oil n
ineffective potion or nostrum poudre de perlimpinpin

snakehead n
fish ophicéphale
smuggler passeur

snap /snæp/ n
act of hitting a middle or ring finger against the palm claquement de doigts
photograph photo photographie
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound claquer

snap /snæp/ v
to break apart suddenly or at once rompre
to snap one's fingers claquer des doigts

snap election n
an election called earlier than expected élection anticipée

snap fastener n
fastening mechanism bouton-pression

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum gueule-de-loup

snappish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ adj
exhibiting irritation hargneux
likely to snap or bite harneux

snappy adj
rapid and without delay fissa

snapshot n
A photograph instantané

snare n
music: type of drum caisse claire
trap collet

snare drum n
tubular drum caisse claire

snarl n
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle embrouille sac de nœuds

snarl v
To growl grogner

snatch /snætʃ/ n
competitive weightlifting event arraché
piece of sound bribe

snatch /snætʃ/ v
to grasp and remove arracher enlever
to grasp quickly empoigner happer saisir
to snatch a victory arracher
to steal arracher piquer s'emparer de voler

sneak /sniːk/ n
a cheat; con artist; trickster resquilleur

sneak /sniːk/ v
to creep faucher piquer resquiller
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner cacher dissimuler masquer planquer

sneaker n
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers basket espadrille tennis

sneakily adv
in a sneaky manner sournoisement

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries furtif insaisissable
Dishonest; deceitful sournois fourbe

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɹ/ v
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn ricaner

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
act of sneezing éternuement atchoum

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
expel air as a reflex éternuer

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
stifled laugh ricanement

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
to emit a snicker ricaner

snide /snaɪd/ adj
nasty, sarcastic sarcastique
tricky, deceptive trompeur

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose sniffer
to make a short audible inhalation renifler

sniffer plane n
airplane for oil detection avion renifleur

snifter n
pear-shaped glass pipe à cognac verre à cognac

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə/ n
a sly or snide laugh ricanement

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə/ v
to emit a snigger ricaner

snip /snɪp/ v
To cut with short sharp actions cisailler découper

snipe /snaɪp/ n
bird of the family Scolopacidae bécassine

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position franc-tireur
any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position franc-tireur

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ n
a textfile containing a relatively small amount of code snippet
a tiny piece or part fragment

snitch /snɪtʃ/ n
informer, usually one who betrays his group balance délateur dénonciateur indic indicateur informateur
thief voleur voleuse

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
steal voler piquer

snivel n
nasal mucus; snot morve

snivel v
to whine or complain, whilst crying chialer colloquial pleurnicher

snob /snɒb/ n
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes snob

snobbish adj
having the property of being a snob snob

snobbishness n
state or quality snobisme

snog v
slang: kiss passionately peloter

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
cue sport billard

snoop v
to be devious and cunning so as not to be seen espionner

snoop around v
to snoop espionner

snooper /ˈsnuːpə(ɹ)/ n
one who snoops fouineur

snooze /snuːz/ n
A period of sleep; a nap roupillon

snooze /snuːz/ v
To sleep, especially briefly; to nap faire un somme faire une sieste piquer un roupillon

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
act and noise of snoring ronflement

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
breathe during sleep with harsh noises ronfler vrombir

snorer n
person who snores ronfleur ronfleuse

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ n
action or sound ronflement

snorkel n
hollow tube used for breathing underwater tuba prise d'air

snort /snɔɹt/ n
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose reniflement

snort /snɔɹt/ v
to exhale roughly through the nose renifler
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose sniffer

snot /snɒt/ n
contemptible child morveux
mucus morve roupie

snot /snɒt/ v
to blow, wipe or clear the nose moucher

snotty adj
dirtied with snot morveux
ill-tempered, impertinent de mauvaise humeur impretinent

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast museau groin

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ n
collective precipitation chute de neige
colour blanc comme neige

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
have snow fall from the sky neiger

snow bunting n
bird bruant des neiges plectrophane des neiges

snow cannon n
machine that spurts out snow over pistes canon à neige

snow chain n
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction chaine de neige

snow cone n
crushed ice with flavoring glace pilée

snow globe n
decorative object boule à neige

snow goose n
Chen caerulescens oie des neiges oie blanche

snow leopard n
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia once léopard des neiges

snow pea n
cultivar of pea mangetout

snow pentathlon n
pentathlon involving five winter events pentathlon des neiges

snow plow n
in skiing chasse-neige
vehicle chasse-neige charrue déneigeuse

snow shovel n
a shovel designed specifically for the shovelling of snow pelle à neige

snow-covered adj
covered with snow enneigé neigeux

snow-white adj
as white as snow blanc immaculé

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
ball of snow boule de neige balle de neige

snowball fight n
play fight bataille de boules de neige

snowblower n
a device for clearing a path or road of snow souffleuse

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
board snowboard planche à neige

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
to ride a snowboard faire de la planche faire du snowboard

snowboarder /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ n
someone who snowboards planchiste snowboardeur snowboardeuse

snowboot n
a water-resistant type of footwear après-ski

snowdrift n
bank of snow congère

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
plant perce-neige

snowed under adj
having a lot of things to do débordé

snowfall n
instance of falling of snow chute de neige

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
figure made of snow bonhomme de neige

snowmobile n
vehicle motoneige

snowmobiler n
snowmobile operator motoneigiste

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow raquette à neige raquette

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow tempête de neige

snowsuit n
winter outerwear combinaison de ski

snowy owl n
large white owl harfang harfang des neiges

snub n
deliberate affront or slight camouflet

snub v
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward snober
to turn down, dismiss snober

snuff /snʌf/ n
fine-ground tobacco tabac à priser snuff

snuff /snʌf/ v
extinguish candle or oil-lamp éteindre

snuffbox n
small box tabatière

snug /snʌɡ/ adj
comfortable; cosy, cozy confortable

snuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/ v
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy se blottir se lover se pelotonner

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adj
in that state le

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
in a particular manner ainsi comme ça
slang: very much tellement
to a particular extent aussi
very si tellement vraiment

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
in order that afin que pour que
with the result that donc alors

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
interjection used to introduce a new topic alors du coup

so be it phraseologicalUnit
indication of acceptance ainsi soit-il qu'il en soit ainsi soit

so far adv
until now; previously; yet jusqu'alors jusqu'à présent jusqu'à maintenant

so far so good proverb
up to this point, all is OK jusqu'à présent, tout va bien

so long interjection
informal: goodbye à bientôt

so much adj
great in quantity or degree tellement tant

so much adv
to a certain degree or extent tellement

so much so conjunction
à tel point que

so that conjunction
in order to afin de afin que pour que

so to speak adv
in a manner of speaking pour ainsi dire en quelque sorte d'une certaine façon

so what interjection
reply of indifference et alors

so-and-so n
anything generic ci et ça
placeholder name Machin Tartempion Trucmuche Untel chose machin

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
so named dénommé
so named, but wrongly so soi-disant

so-so adj
neither good nor bad comme ci comme ça couci-couça

so-so adv
neither well nor poorly comme ci comme ça couci-couça

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed éponger
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it tremper
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation faire tremper immerger

soaked /səʊkt/ adj
drenched trempe trempé

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
substance savon

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
apply soap in washing savonner

soap bubble n
sphere of soap water bulle de savon

soap dish n
a container for soap porte-savon

soap opera n
television serial feuilleton soap soap opera téléroman

soapberry n
woody plant savonnier

soapbox /ˈsəʊpbɒks/ n
platform for presenting one's viewpoints estrade tribune

soapbox car n
vehicle boîte à savon caisse à savon

soapstone n
soft rock stéatite

soapwort n
herb saponaire

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
act of soaring essor
upward flight envol

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
to fly aloft with little effort planer
to fly by means of a glider planer
to mount upward on wings monter s'élever
to rise rapidly or high grimper en flèche monter en flèche s'envoler s'élancer

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath sanglot

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
weep with convulsive gasps sangloter

soba n
Japanese buckwheat noodle soba

sobbing adj
that or who sobs sanglotant sanglotante

sobbing n
action of the verb "to sob" sanglotement

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
not drunk sobre
moderate sobre
dull sobre
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol sobre

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
overcome intoxication cuver

sober up v
to become sober dégriser désenivrer

sobornost n
a unity of people in loving fellowship sobornost

sobriety n
quality or state of being sober sobriété

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
familiar name for a person sobriquet surnom familier

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
game football soccer

soccer field n
a playing field on which the game of soccer is played terrain de football

soccer player n
one who plays soccer footballeur footballeuse

sociability n
the skill, tendency or property of being sociable or social sociabilité

sociable adj
tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial sociable

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
relating to society social
extroverted or outgoing social

social Darwinism n
theory darwinisme social

social anxiety disorder n
the most common anxiety disorder anxiété sociale phobie sociale

social class n
class of people classe sociale

social climber n
one who tries to improve his or her social position arriviste grimpeur

social contract n
agreement or contract contrat social

social credit n
political and economic philosophy crédit social

social housing n
affordable housing provided by public authorities or non-profit organizations logement social

social justice n
fairness in society justice sociale

social network n
a network of personal or business contacts on the Internet réseau social

social science n
branch of science science sociale

social security n
benefits sécurité sociale
system sécurité sociale

social security number n
corresponding number in other countries numéro de sécurité sociale

social skills n
personal skills of social communication and interaction relationnel

social studies n
study of various subjects juridique et sociale éducation civique

social work n
any of several professions concerned with providing social services travail social

social worker n
person whose profession is social work travailleur social travailleuse sociale

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
group of socialist political philosophies socialisme
intermediate phase of social development socialisme
political philosophy of social and economic equality socialisme

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism socialiste

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
one who practices or advocates socialism socialiste

socialite lang=en n
person of prominence and influence socialite

socialization n
sociology: the process of learning one’s culture socialisation

socialize v
to instruct, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society développer l'aspect social socialiser
to interact with others fréquenter des gens voir des gens

socially adv
in social contexts socialement

societal /səˈsaɪətl/ adj
societal sociétal

societism n
social philosophy that promotes the well being of the group without sacrificing the significance of the individual sociétisme

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
group of people sharing culture société
people of one’s country or community as a whole société
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest société

socio-economic adj
pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors socio-économique

sociocracy /ˌsoʊsiˈɒkɹəsi/ n
form of government sociocratie

sociodicy n
justification of the nature of a particular society sociodicée

sociogram n
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation sociogramme

sociography n
the branch of sociology that concentrates on the descriptive analysis of social phenomena sociographie

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
variant of language used by a social group sociolecte

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
the study of social and cultural effects on language sociolinguistique

sociological adj
of or pertaining to sociology sociologique

sociologically adv
sociologically sociologiquement

sociologist n
scientist studying the field of sociology sociologue

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
study of society, human social interactions, etc. sociologie

sociometry n
study of social interactions sociométrie

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/ n
person with antisocial personality disorder sociopathe

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
Greco-Roman shoe socque
covering for the foot chaussette bas

sock puppet n
second account created by a user in an online community faux-nez marionnette
simple puppet made from a sock poupée de chiffon marionnette

socket /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
computing interprocess communication channel socket
hollow in a bone capsule cavité orbite
mechanical opening douille prise

socket wrench n
A type of wrench clé à douille

socle /ˈsoʊkəl/ n
a plinth or pedestal socle

socred n
person who subscribes to the social credit political philosophy créditiste
social credit political philosophy créditiste

sod n
turf grown for establishment of lawn gazon

sod v
to cover with sod gazonner

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
carbonated water eau pétillante
sodium carbonate carbonate de soude soude
sweet, carbonated drink soda liqueur boisson gazeuse

soda pop n
sweetened, carbonated beverage soda

soda siphon n
bottle of soda water siphon

soda water n
water with carbon dioxide eau gazeuse eau pétillante eau soude

sodality /səʊˈdælɪti/ n
fraternity sodalité

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
soaked trempé

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
id=Q658|a reactive metal sodium

sodium acetate trihydrate n
acétate de sodium trihydrate

sodium benzoate n
the sodium salt of benzoic acid benzoate de sodium

sodium bicarbonate n
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid bicarbonate de soude
used as a raising agent bicarbonate

sodium chloride n
chemical term for table salt; NaCl chlorure de sodium

sodium hydroxide n
caustic alkali hydroxyde de sodium

sodium sulfate n
Na₂SO₄ sulfate de sodium

sodomise v
to perform anal sex sodomiser
to perform anal sex with an animal sodomiser

sodomist n
sodomist sodomiste

sodomite n
one who practices sodomy sodomite

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
enculade sodomie

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
upholstered seat canapé sofa

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
sofa that unfolds into a bed canapé-lit clic-clac divan-lit

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ n
visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element soffite

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ adj
gentle doux douce
giving way under pressure mou doux molle
of a cloth doux molle mou

soft c /sɑːft siː/ /sɒft siː/ n
c doux

soft drink n
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage soda boisson gazeuse

soft g n
g doux

soft palate n
tissue palais mou voile du palais

soft power n
political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc. puissance douce soft power

soft serve n
frozen dessert glace italienne

soft soap n
soap made with potassium savon noir

soft spot n
point of vulnerability point faible
sentimental fondness or affection faible

soft underbelly n
weak spot ventre mou

soft water n
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals eau douce

soft-boiled adj
of an egg à la coque
sentimental sentimental sentimentale

softball n
ball softball
game balle-molle softball

softcore pornography n
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit pornographie soft soft

soften /ˈsɑfən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔfən/ v
(transitive) To make something soft or softer adoucir

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ adv
softly, gently doucement

softness n
the quality of being soft douceur

software /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
encoded computer instructions logiciel

software engineer n
one who designs and implements software solutions ingénieur informaticien

software engineering n
subfield of engineering concerned with the development, operation, and maintenance of software génie logiciel

software framework n
abstraction used in software development cadriciel

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
soaked with liquid trempé

soil /sɔɪl/ n
country or territory terre territoire
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants terre sol
mixture of sand and organic material sol terre
unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth sol terre
faeces or urine etc. souillure

soil /sɔɪl/ v
to make dirty salir souiller

soil oneself v
to defecate on oneself accidentally chier dans sa culotte chier dans son froc faire dans sa culotte se chier dessus

soiled adj
dirty sale souillé

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
formal evening party soirée

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
A short stay somewhere séjour

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ v
Stay temporarily séjourner

sol /soʊl/ /sɒl/ n
fifth note of a major scale sol
(physical chemistry) a type of colloid sol

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
consolation consolation réconfort
source of comfort consolation réconfort

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ v
to give solace to consoler soulager

solanine n
poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of nightshade solanine

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
of or pertaining to the sun solaire

solar calendar n
a calendar based on the movement of the Earth around the Sun calendrier solaire

solar cell n
semiconductor device cellule photovoltaïque

solar day n
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun jour solaire

solar eclipse n
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun éclipse solaire

solar energy n
energy from the sun énergie solaire

solar flare n
violent explosion éruption solaire

solar mass n
unit masse solaire

solar panel n
array of connected solar cells panneau solaire

solar plexus n
a complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach plexus cœliaque plexus solaire

solar prominence n
large eruption on the Sun protubérance solaire

solar radiation n
all the electromagnetic radiation and subatomic particles radiated from the sun irradiation solaire

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star système solaire

solar wind n
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space vent solaire

solarium /ˈsɒl.ɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
establishment where one can rent sunbeds solarium

sold out adj
completely sold complet épuisé

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ n
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together soudure

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ v
to join with solder souder

soldering n
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them soudure

soldering iron n
tool fer à souder

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
UK: a piece of buttered bread or toast mouillette
member of an army soldat soldate

soldier of fortune n
mercenary mercenaire

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
only seul unique
unmarried; widowed célibataire

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
bottom of a shoe or boot semelle plante du pied
bottom of the foot plante du pied plante
fish sole

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ v
put a sole on (a shoe or boot) semeler

sole custody n
legal arrangement garde monoparentale

sole trader n
a type of business enterprise auto-entreprise

solecism /ˈsɑl.ə.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈsɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ n
error in the use of language solécisme

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
exclusively exclusivement seulement uniquement

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
performed with great ceremony solennel solennelle

solemnity n
instance of solemn behavior solennité

solenoid n
solenoid solénoïde

solfeggio n
a pedagogical solmization technique for the teaching of sight-singing solfège

solicitation n
instance of soliciting sollicitation

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
extremely filling plein pleine
in the solid state solide
lacking errors or inconsistencies solide
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc) solide
lacking holes or hollows plein
large, massive massif
typography: written as one word continu

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
geometry: three-dimensional object solide
chemistry: fundamental state of matter solide

solid angle n
three-dimensional analog of an angle angle solide

solid of revolution n
solid produced rotating a two-dimensional curve through 360° about an axis solide de révolution

solidarity n
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy solidarité
psychological or material support solidarité

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze solidifier
transitive: to make solid; convert into a solid body solidifier

solidity /səˈlɪdɪti/ n
the state or quality of being solid solidité

solidly adv
in a solid manner solidement

solidus /ˈsɒlɪdəs/ n
Roman gold coin soldius

soliflor n
A vase designed to hold a single flower soliflore

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
act of a character speaking to himself soliloque
speech or written discourse in this form monologue soliloque

solipede /ˈsɒlɪˌpiːd/ n
mammal with a single hoof on each foot solipède

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
self-absorption vanité
theory solipsisme

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ adj
living alone or being alone; solitary solitaire

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ n
Peg solitaire Solitaire
Pezophaps solitaria dronte de Rodriguez solitaire de Rodriguez
Threskiornis solitarius dronte de la Réunion ibis de la Réunion solitaire de la Réunion
bird of genus Myadestes solitaire
gem solitaire

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ adj
living alone or being by oneself solitaire seul

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ n
one who lives alone solitaire

solitary confinement n
forced isolation mitard

soliton n
self-reinforcing travelling wave soliton

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
state of being alone solitude

solo /sɔ.loʊ̯/ adj
without a companion or instructor solo

solo /sɔ.loʊ̯/ n
job or performance done by one person solo
piece of music for one solo

soloist n
a person who performs a solo soliste

solonchak n
soil type solontchak

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun solstice

solstitial adj
pertaining to a solstice solsticial

solubility n
(chemistry) the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of a solvent solubilité
the condition of being soluble solubilité

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
able to be dissolved soluble

solute n
substance that is dissolved in a solvent soluté

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
liquid mixture solution
answer to a problem (mathematics) solution
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem. solution

solutionist n
solutionniste

solvable adj
capable of being dissolved soluble
capable of being solved résoluble

solvate v
chemistry: to form a solvate solvater

solvated adj
combined with a solvent solvaté

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ v
to find an answer or solution résoudre solutionner régler

solvency n
ability to pay debts solvabilité

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
able to pay all debts solvable

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute solvant

solver n
one who solves résolveur

solyanka n
a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine solianka

somatic adj
relating to the body of an organism somatique

somatogenesis n
somatogenèse

somber /ˈsɒmbəɹ/ adj
dark or dreary in character; joyless; grim sombre

sombre adj
Dark; gloomy sombre
Dull or dark in colour sombre
Grave sombre
Melancholy; dismal sombre

sombrero n
hat sombréro

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ adv
approximately, roughly environ quelque

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
certain proportion of certains certain des
certain, unspecified or unknown quelconque
unspecified amount of du la
unspecified quantity or number of quelques quelque

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ pronoun
certain number quelques quelque
indefinite amount, part de la des du
indefinite quantity or number de la des du

some old determiner
some bien

somebody /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
some unspecified person quelqu'un

someday adv
sometime; at some time in the future un jour

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated d'une façon ou d'une autre

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
some person quelqu'un

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
the act of going head over heels galipette

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
unspecified object quelque chose
talent that is hard to pin down quelque chose

something else n
exceptional, out of the ordinary, unusual autre chose

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right" il y a quelque chose de pourri au royaume du Danemark

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
at an unstated or indefinite time in the future un jour ou l’autre

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
on certain occasions, but not always parfois quelquefois tantôt

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
limited extent quelque peu assez

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ adv
in some place quelque part
to some place quelque part

somewhere else adv
in some other place ailleurs autre part

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress sommelier sommelière

somnambulate /sɑːm.ˈnæm.bju.ˌleɪt/ v
to walk while sleeping somnambuler

somnambulism n
sleepwalking somnambulisme

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
a sleepwalker somnambule

somnolence n
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness somnolence

somnologist n
physician somnologue

somnology n
study of sleep disorders somnologie

son /sʌn/ n
a male person in relation to his parents fils
male descendant fils
a son through major influence fils
a son through close relationship fils
an adopted son fils
familiar address fils

son of a bitch n
objectionable person fils de pute
objectionable thing saloperie

son of a whore n
objectionable person fils de putain fils de pute

son-in-law n
son-in-law beau-fils gendre

sonar n
device sonar

sonata /səˈnɑːtə/ n
a musical composition for one or a few instruments sonate

sonata form n
a form of classical music forme sonate structure sonate

sonatina n
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler sonatine

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
music with words chanson chant

song thrush n
song thrush grive musicienne

songbird n
bird oiseau chanteur

songbook n
book chansonnier

songster n
man who sings songs chanteur

songstress n
a female singer chanteuse

songwriter n
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs auteur-compositeur

sonic boom n
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air bang sonique

sonnet /sɒnɪt/ n
verse form consisting of fourteen lines sonnet

sonny /ˈsʌni/ n
a familiar form of address for a boy fiston

sonogram /ˈsɒnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo échographie

sonorization n
increase in sonority sonorisation voisement

soon /suːn/ adv
within a short time bientôt

sooner /ˈsunɚ/ /ˈsuːnə/ adv
comparative of soon plus tôt
rather plutôt

sooner or later adv
set phrase; eventually tôt ou tard

soot /sʊt/ n
Fine black or dull brown particles suie

soothe /suːð/ v
to calm or placate apaiser calmer
to ease or relieve pain soulager
to restore to ease apaiser

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
Tending to soothe apaisant pacifiant rassurant

soothsayer n
one who predicts the future devin prophète prophétesse

sooty adj
of, relating to, or producing soot fuligineux

sophism n
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive sophisme

sophisticated adj
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual sophistiqué
complicated, especially of technology sophistiqué
elegant, refined chic mondain raffiné sophistiqué
having obtained worldly experience cosmopolite

sophrological adj
of or relating to sophrology sophrologique

sophrologist n
someone who practices sophrology sophrologue

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
tending to induce sleep soporifique

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
sleep inducing agent somnifère

soppy /ˈsɒpi/ adj
sentimental mièvre

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
pitch soprano

sorb n
fruit sorbe
rowan tree sorbier
wild service tree sorbier

sorbitol n
sugar alcohol sorbitol

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers sorcier sorcière

sorceress n
female wizard sorcière

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
magical power sorcellerie

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ adj
dirty or squalid saleté
grasping avide
morally degrading sordide

sordine n
mute for music sourdine

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
causing pain douloureux
dire, distressing désespérant pénible

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
injured, infected, inflamed, or diseased patch of skin plaie

sore loser n
one who is easily angered by losing mauvais perdant

sore throat n
symptom mal de gorge angine maux de gorge

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
cereal sorgho sorgo

sororal adj
of or pertaining to a sister sororal sororel

sororicide n
killing of ones sister sororicide
sister killer sororicide

sorority n
social organization of female students at a college or university sororité

sorption n
process of either absorption or adsorption sorption

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
plant oseille

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
unhappiness chagrin peine

sorrowful adj
full of sorrow douloureux triste
producing sorrow attristant

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
regretful for an action or grieved désolé

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
expression of regret or sorrow pardon excusez-moi désolé excuse-moi navré
request to repeat comment excuse-moi excusez-moi hein pardon quoi
to correct oneself in speech désolé pardon

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
sorry I'm late désolé, je suis en retard

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
sorry, we don't accept credit cards désolé, nous n'acceptons pas les cartes de crédit

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
act of sorting tri triage
computing algorithm tri
person type
type type genre acabit

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
arrange in order trier ranger
separate according to certain criteria trier classer

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ adv
in a way etc. en quelque sorte

sort out v
to fix problem résoudre
to organise or separate into groups trier

sortie /ˈsɔ.ti/ /ˈsɔɹ.ti/ n
sortie

sot n
stupid person; fool sot

soteriological /səʊtɪəɹɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
pertaining to soteriology sotériologique

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
the study of salvation sotériologie

sotto voce /ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/ /ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/ adv
quietly (of speech) à mi-voix tout bas

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
baked dish soufflé

sough /saʊ/ n
sound murmure

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
soul music soul
the spirit or essence of a person that is believed to live on after the person’s death âme
person, especially as one among many âme
life, energy, vigour âme

soul music n
music genre soul

soulmate n
Someone with whom one has a special connection âme sœur

sound /saʊnd/ adj
complete, solid, or secure complet solide sûr
healthy sain

sound /saʊnd/ n
sensation perceived by the ear son
vibration capable of causing this son
to probe sonder
to test tester
a probe sonde

sound /saʊnd/ v
exprimer
to cause to produce a sound de sonner
to produce a sound sonner
to pronounce prononcer

sound asleep adj
sleeping still and silently dormir à poings fermés

sound barrier n
drag and other effects of approaching the speed of sound mur du son
noise-reducing structure mur anti-bruit

sound bite /ˈsaʊndbʌɪt/ n
interview clip clip sonore

sound box n
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument caisse de résonance

sound card n
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds carte son

sound plural n
in Arabic and other languages, regular plural formed by adding a suffix pluriel externe

sound post n
wooden rod inside a musical instrument âme

sound wave n
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material onde sonore

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
in a thorough manner fortement solidement

soundproof adj
describing something that does not allow sound through insonorisé

soundtrack n
a narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures bande son piste sonore
a recording of such music for sale bande originale de film musique de film
the sound (especially the music) component of a movie bande son

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
dish potage soupe velouté
unfortunate situation panade pétrin

soup kitchen n
place set up to provide basic food as a charity or in time of disaster soupe populaire

soup up v
modify higher performance than the specifications débrider

soupspoon n
spoon for eating soup cuiller à soupe cuillère à soupe

soupspoonful n
amount cuillère à soupe

souq /suːk/ n
a street market in the Arabic-speaking countries souk

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste aigre sur acide
made rancid by fermentation, etc. rance tourné
peevish or bad-tempered acariâtre acerbe revêche
tasting or smelling rancid rance acide

sour cherry n
Prunus cerasus griotte
fruit griotte morelle

sour cream n
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium crème aigre fromage blanc

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
spring etc. source
informant source
person, place or thing source
(electronics) terminal source

source code n
human-readable instructions in a programming language code source source sources

source language n
language from which a translation is done langue source langue de départ

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
dough levain

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
fruit corossol
tree corossolier

sousaphone n
brass instrument soubassophone

soutane n
a long gown soutane

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
of or pertaining to the south sud austral méridional

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
compass point sud midi

south by east n
compass point sud-quart-sud-est

south by west n
compass point sud-quart-sud-ouest

south pole n
negative magnetic pole pôle sud
the southernmost point on a celestial body pôle Sud

south wind /ˌsaʊθ ˈwɪnd/ n
wind blowing from the south [[vent]] [[du]] [[sud]]

south-eastern adj
relating to the south-east sud-oriental

south-south-west adj
halfway between south and south-west sud-sud-ouest

south-southeast n
compass point sud-sud-est

south-southwest n
compass point sud-sud-ouest

southbound adj
travelling south en direction du sud

southeast n
compass point sud-est
sud-est

southeast by east n
compass point sud-est-quart-est

southeast by south n
compass point sud-est-quart-sud

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
of or pertaining to a southern region sudiste
of the south méridional austral sud

southern lights n
the aurora of the southern hemisphere aurore australe

southerner n
someone from the south of a region habitant du sud habitante du sud sudiste

southernize v
méridionaliser

southpaw /ˈsaʊθˌpɑ/ /ˈsaʊθˌpɔː/ n
informal: one who is left-handed gaucher gauchère

southwest adj
towards the southwest sud-ouest du sud-ouest

southwest n
compass point sud-ouest

southwest by south n
compass point sud-ouest-quart-sud

southwest by west n
compass point sud-ouest-quart-ouest

southwestern adj
sud-occidental

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location souvenir

sovereign /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
exercising power of rule souverain

sovereign /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
monarch souverain
one who is not a subject to a ruler or nation souverain
coin souverain
very large champagne bottle souverain

sovereign state n
completely independent state état souverain

sovereignist n
a supporter of political independence for Québec from Canada souveraintiste

sovereigntist n
supporter of political independence for Quebec souverainiste

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations. souveraineté

soviet /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ adj
relating to the Soviet Union soviétique

soviet /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
council soviet
form of government soviet

sovkhoz n
soviet state farm sovkhoze

sovnarkhoz n
a regional economic council of the Soviet Union (historical) sovnarkhoze

sovok n
Soviet Union, disparagingly Sovdépie

sow /saʊ/ n
female pig truie

sow /saʊ/ v
disperse seeds semer

sow one's wild oats v
to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly jeter sa gourme

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them qui sème le vent, récolte la tempête

soy /sɔɪ/ n
soy beans soja

soy milk n
a beverage made from soy beans lait de soja

soy sauce n
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans sauce de soja

soybean n
plant soja
seed soja

space /speɪs/ n
gap between written characters, lines etc. espace blanc
physical extent in two or three dimensions espace
area beyond atmosphere of planets espace
bounded or specific physical extent espace
piece of type used to separate words espace
geometry: set of points espace
mathematics: generalized construct or set espace

space /speɪs/ v
to set some distance apart espacer

space age n
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik ère spatiale

space alien n
an extraterrestrial being alien extraterrestre

space bar n
key barre d'espace espace

space capsule n
vehicle or compartment designed to transport people in space and during reentry capsule spatiale

space elevator n
cable connecting ground with space ascenseur spatial

space flight n
flight into, from, or through space vol spatial
voyage in space vol spatial

space heater n
heating appliance convecteur

space probe n
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit sonde spatiale

space race n
competition between nations in the field of space exploration course à l'espace

space research n
research recherche spatiale

space shuttle n
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly btw Earth and outer space navette spatiale

space sickness n
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight mal de l'espace

space station n
crewed artificial satellite station spatiale

space suit n
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space combinaison spatiale

space tourism n
form of tourism tourisme spatial

space travel n
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds voyage d'espace navigation spatiale

spaceman n
astronaut astronaute cosmonaute spationaute

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ n
a site for launching spacecraft base de lancement cosmodrome

spacer /ˈspeɪsə(ɹ)/ n
an object entretoise

spaceship n
vehicle that flies through space vaisseau spatial astronef spationef véhicule spatial

spacetime n
four dimensional continuum espace-temps

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
having much space; roomy spacieux ample grand

spade /speɪd/ n
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging bêche pelle
one of the black suits in a deck of cards pique

spades /speɪdz/ n
suit of playing cards pique

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
dish containing spaghetti spaghettis
electrical insulating tubing gaine
pasta spaghettis spaghetti
strand of spaghetti spaghetti

spaghetti western n
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company western spaghetti

spaghettify v
spaghettifier

spahi /ˈspɑːhiː/ n
spahi

spallation /spɔːleɪʃən/ /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fragmentation due to stress or impact atomisation explosion fragmentation pulvérisation éclatement
physics: nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons spallation

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
unsolicited bulk electronic messages pourriel spam courrier indésirable courriel indésirable

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
intransitive pourrieller spammer

spamdexing n
deliberately manipulating search engines spamdexing

spammer n
someone who sends spam spammer spammeur

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
space from thumb to little finger empan

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
to cover or extend over an area or time period couvrir s'étendre
to traverse the distance between chevaucher couvrir

spangled kookaburra n
Dacelo tyro martin-chasseur pailleté

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ n
dog épagneul

spank /speɪŋk/ /spæŋk/ n
a slapping sound, as produced by spanking pan

spank /speɪŋk/ /spæŋk/ v
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object. fesser

spankee n
receiver of a spanking fessé fessée

spanker /spæŋkə/ /spæŋkɚ/ n
someone who spanks fesseur fesseuse

spanking /ˈspeɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
form of physical punishment fessée
an incident of such an act, also in a non-punitive context fessée

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts clef clé clef à écrous clé de serrage serre-écrou

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ n
any crystal with no readily discernible faces spath

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ adj
held in reserve rechange

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ v
to save (money) for reserve épargner

spare part n
component kept in reserve pièce de rechange

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility qui aime bien, châtie bien

spare tyre n
extra tyre pneu de secours roue de secours

sparerib /ˌspɛəˈɹɪb/ /ˌspɛɚˈɹɪb/ n
cut of meat including the rib bones travers de porc

spargosis n
spargose

sparingly adv
in a sparing manner parcimonieusement

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
figurative: small amount of something, which has the potential to become something greater étincelle
burst of electrical discharge étincelle
particle of glowing matter étincelle flammèche

spark plug n
part of an internal combustion engine bougie bougie d'allumage

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkl/ /ˈspɑːkl/ v
to manifest as if by emitting sparks; glisten luire
to shine as if throwing off sparks; scintillate scintiller

sparkler n
hand-held firework cierge magique

sparkling adj
of a beverage effervescent pétillant

sparkling cider n
alcoholic potable cidre mousseux cidre pétillant

sparkling perry n
poiré mousseux poiré pétillant

sparkling wine n
effervescent wine vin effervescent vin mousseux

sparrow /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
bird of the family Emberizidae bruant
bird of the family Passeridae moineau moineau domestique
generically, any small, nondescript bird piaf

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
having widely spaced intervals clairsemé épars

spartan adj
austere, lacking luxury spartiate

spasm /ˈspæzəm/ n
contraction of a muscle spasme

spasmodic /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/ adj
of or relating to a spasm spasmodique

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ adj
of or relating to spastic paralysis handicapé moteur

spat /spæt/ n
covering worn over a shoe guêtre

spate /speɪt/ n
a river flood; an overflow or inundation crue
a sudden rush or increase recrudescence

spathic adj
Having good cleavage spathique

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
pertaining to space spatial

spationaut n
a French cosmonaut spationaute

spatter v
to splash with small droplets asperger

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting spatule

spawn v
to bring forth in general engendrer

spay /speɪ/ v
remove the ovaries enlever les ovaires de opérer

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
jargon/terminology jargon

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
to be able to communicate in a language parler
to communicate with one's voice using words parler
to deliver a speech parler

speak for oneself v
expressing disagreement parler pour soi-même

speak ill of v
to vilify dire du mal médire

speak in tongues v
speak in a language unknown to the speaker parler en langues

speak of the devil and he appears proverb
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive quand on parle du loup on en voit la queue

speak out v
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known [[prononcer

speak to v
to give evidence regarding something démontrer montrer
to resonate with toucher

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
linguistics: producer of a given utterance locuteur locutrice
loudspeaker haut-parleur baffle
one who makes a speech to an audience intervenant intervenante orateur oratrice
one who speaks locuteur locutrice parleur parleuse
politics: the chair or presiding officer président présidente

speaking of adv
relatedly en parlant de

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
long stick with a sharp tip lance
sharp tool used by fishermen to retrieve fish harpon

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
one who leads or initiates an activity fer de lance
the leading military unit in an attack fer de lance
the pointed head, or end, of a spear fer de lance

spearmint n
Mentha spicata menthe verte

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality spécial
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored particulier spécial

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ n
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered solde

special case n
class of phenomena that is a subset of a more general class cas particulier

special education n
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties enseignement spécialisé transition éducation spécialisée

special relativity n
physics theory relativité restreinte

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
expert spécialiste
physician spécialiste

specialization n
biology: adaptation spécialisation
act or process of specializing spécialisation

specialize /ˈspɛʃəlaɪz/ v
to apply to some specialty or limited object spécialiser

specially /ˈspɛʃəli/ adv
for a special purpose particulièrement spécialement

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
that in which one specializes spécialité

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
group of plants or animals having similar appearance espèce
rank in a taxonomic classification espèce

speciesism /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
espécisme spécisme

specific epithet n
(taxonomy, botany) second word in the scientific name of a species épithète spécifique

specifically adv
for a specific purpose or reason spécifiquement

specification n
explicit set of requirements spécification

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ n
a probability in a binary test of a true negative being correctly identified spécificité
the state of being specific rather than general spécificité

specified /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/ adj
Thoroughly explained spécifié

specify /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ v
to state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition spécifier

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
example spécimen exemple
sample exemple

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious spécieuse spécieux

speciousness n
state or quality of being specious spéciosité

speck /spɛk/ n
tiny spot point

speckled trout n
freshwater game fish omble de fontaine saumon de fontaine truite mouchetée

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
something exciting or extraordinary spectacle

spectacled bear n
Tremarctos ornatus ours à lunettes

spectacles n
a pair of lenses set in a frame lunettes barniques binocles bésicles

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ adj
amazing or worthy of special attention spectaculaire

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
observer spectateur spectatrice badaud badaude

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
ghostly apparition spectre

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
of a spectrum spectral
pertaining to a spectre spectral

spectrography n
using a spectrometer to produce a spectrograph spectrographie

spectrometer n
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances spectromètre

spectrometric adj
of or pertaining to spectrometry spectrométrique

spectroscope n
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis spectroscope

spectroscopist n
a scientist specialising in spectroscopy spectroscopiste

spectroscopy n
scientific study of spectra spectroscopie

spectrum /ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/ n
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation spectre
linear algebra: set of scalar values spectre
range spectre
range of colors spectre

speculate v
to make a risky trade spéculer
to meditate spéculer

speculation n
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk spéculation
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating spéculation
process of thinking or meditation spéculation

speculative adj
characterized by speculation; based on guessing or unfounded opinions spéculatif

speculatively adv
in a speculative manner spéculativement

speculator n
one who speculates; as in investing spéculateur agioteur

speculoos n
biscuit spéculoos

speculum /ˈspɛkjələm/ /ˈspɛkjʊləm/ n
medical instrument spéculum

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
an oration, session of speaking discours parole
vocal communication parole

speech bubble n
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon bulle phylactère

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
proverb la parole est d’argent, le silence est d’or

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
not speaking; not knowing what to say sans voix

speechwriter n
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession rédacteur de discours

speed /spiːd/ n
rapidity vitesse
rate of motion vitesse
slang: methamphetamine speed

speed /spiːd/ v
to go fast foncer

speed bump n
transverse ridge in the road ralentisseur casse-vitesse

speed camera n
camera to detect speeding vehicles radar automatique

speed limit n
maximum speed permitted vitesse maximale autorisée

speed of light n
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum vitesse de la lumière

speed of sound n
speed at which sound is propagated vitesse du son

speed skating n
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates patinage de vitesse

speed up v
increase speed (intransitive) accélérer
increase speed (transitive) accélérer

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ n
racing boat vedette

speeding n
driving faster than the legal speed limit excès de vitesse

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle compteur de vitesse

speedskiing n
ski de vitesse

speedster n
one who is noted for being very fast bolide

speedwell n
plant véronique

speedy /ˈspiːdi/ adj
characterized by rapid or swift motion prompt rapide

speleological adj
pertaining to the exploration of caves spéléologique

speleologist n
person who studies caves spéléologue

speleology n
scientific study of caves spéléologie

speleothem n
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water spéléothème

spell /spɛl/ n
magical effect of such incantation charme maléfice
magical incantation charme maléfice sort

spell /spɛl/ v
to write or say the letters that form a word épeler
to compose a word épeler

spell checker n
software application correcteur orthographique vérificateur orthographique

spellbound adj
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell envoûté fasciné

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
a specific spelling of a word orthographe graphie
act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography orthographe

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta épeautre

spelunker n
one who explores caves spéléologue

spelunking n
exploring underground caverns spéléologie

spend /spɛnd/ v
to consume, to use up (time) passer dépenser
to pay out dépenser

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully dépensier gaspilleur prodigue

spent /ˈspɛnt/ adj
used up fatigué épuisé éreinté

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
cell spermatozoïde
semen (fluid) sperme

sperm count n
number of spermatozoa in ejaculate numération des spermatozoïdes

sperm whale n
sperm whale cachalot

spermatogenesis n
process of sperm production in the testes spermatogenèse

spermatozoid /spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/ n
male gamete of certain basal plants anthérozoïde

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
reproductive cell of the male spermatozoïde

spew /spjuː/ v
to eject forcibly and in a stream cracher vomir
to vomit vomir

sphagnum /ˈsfæɡnəm/ n
moss sphaigne

sphalerite n
mineral sphalérite

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object sphère
region in which something or someone is active sphère
spherical physical object sphère boule

sphere of influence n
area influenced by something sphère d'influence

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to a sphere or spheres sphérique
shaped like a sphere sphérique

spherical cap n
portion of sphere calotte sphérique

spherical lune n
portion of the surface of a sphere cut off by two vertical planes through the centre of the sphere. fuseau sphérique

spherical wedge n
volume of a sphere coin sphérique

spheroid n
shape similar to a sphere sphéroïde

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
band of muscle sphincter

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal sphinx

sphygmomanometer n
device to measure blood pressure sphygmomanomètre tensiomètre

spice /spaɪs/ n
any variety of spice épice
plant matter used to season or flavour food épices épice

spice /spaɪs/ v
to add spice or spices to épicer

spice up v
Enhance the flavour of something using spice pimenter
To make something more exotic, fun or extravagant pimenter

spicule n
any of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges spicule

spicy adj
containing spice épicé
tangy or pungent épicé piquant pimenté

spider /ˈspaɪdə/ /ˈspaɪdɚ/ n
arthropod araignée

spiderweb n
net-like construct of a spider toile d'araignée arantèle toile

spiel /spiːl/ n
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade boniment

spike /spaɪk/ n
anything resembling like a nail in shape pic pieu pique
ear of grain épi
informal: running shoes with spikes in the soles crampons
very large nail pointe clou

spiked adj
Having spikes clouté
Of a graph or trend that has rapidly reached a maximum plafonné

spikenard n
plant nard
nard
perfumed ointment nard

spikes n
A pair of shoes equipped with spikes on the sole chaussures crampons pointes

spill /spɪl/ n
something that has been dropped déversement

spill /spɪl/ v
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out renverser déverser répandre

spillage /ˈspɪl.ɪdʒ / n
spillage déversement

spillikins n
a game of skill honchets jeu de jonchets jonchets

spin /spɪn/ n
circular motion tour
flight condition vrille
physics: quantum angular momentum spin
rotation of a ball in motion brossage effet

spin /spɪn/ v
to make yarn filer
to turn around quickly tournoyer

spin a yarn v
tell a story monter un bateau raconter des balivernes

spin doctor n
person hired to improve public image spin doctor

spin foam n
topological structure mousse de spin

spin-off n
fictional work spin-off

spinach /spɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea épinards épinard

spinal adj
related to the spine spinal

spinal cord n
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue moelle épinière

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
rod in spinning and winding thread fuseau
rod which turns, or on which something turns round essieu

spindly adj
slender and of weak appearance frêle grêle

spindrift n
sea spray embrun

spine /spaɪn/ n
backbone colonne vertébrale
bound edge of a book dos
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant épine piquant

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium spinelle

spineless adj
uncourageous lâche

spinet /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
short, compact harpsichord épinette

spinning jenny n
early spinning machine jenny

spinning mule n
machine that spins thread from fibres mule-jenny

spinning top n
a toy toupie

spinning wheel n
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle rouet

spinon n
quasiparticle spinon

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
unmarried woman vieille fille

spiny dogfish n
Squalus acanthias aiguillat commun aiguillat tacheté

spiny lobster n
crustacean of the family Palinuridae langouste

spiny rat n
rodent of the family Echimyidae échinomyie

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ n
small aperture or vent soupirail

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
geometry spirale
helix hélice

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ v
to increase continually spiraler

spiral staircase n
type of staircase escalier en colimaçon colimaçon

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
tapering architectural structure flèche

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
alcohol spiritueux
enthusiasm esprit moral
manner or style esprit élan
soul esprit
supernatural being esprit

spirit lamp n
lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel lampe à alcool

spirit level n
spirit level niveau à bulle

spirited adj
lively, vigorous, animated or courageous courageux

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul spirituel spirituelle

spiritualism n
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism spiritualisme

spiritualist adj
pertaining to spiritualism spiritualiste

spiritualist n
one who communicates with the dead spiritualiste

spirituality /ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/ n
concern for what is unseen and intangible spiritualité

spiritualize v
to make spiritual spiritualiser

spirochete n
any of several coiled bacteria spirochète

spit /ˈspɪt/ n
a rod on which meat is grilled/broiled broche
an instance of spitting crachement
saliva crachat

spit /ˈspɪt/ v
to impale on a spit embrocher
to evacuate saliva from the mouth cracher

spit it out v
to overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general cracher le morceau

spit wad n
A wad of spittle spat by someone crachat

spite /spaɪt/ n
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure dépit rancune
vexation, chagrin, mortification dépit

spiteful adj
filled with spite rancunier

spitting distance n
a short distance à deux doigts à un jet de pierre

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
the exact likeness of someone portrait craché

spittle n
spit, usually frothy crachat postillon

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
receptacle for spit crachoir

splake n
brook trout and lake trout hybrid truite moulac

splanchnic adj
Relating to the viscera or intestines splanchnique

splash /splæʃ/ n
an impact or impression bruit éclaboussure
the sound made by an object hitting a liquid plouf

splash /splæʃ/ v
to create an impact or impression faire du bruit
to hit or agitate liquid asperger éclabousser

splash page /splæʃ peɪdʒ/ n
page of a comic book pleine page

splatter n
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact éclaboussure

splatter v
To splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess éclabousser

spleen /spliːn/ n
mood spleen
organ rate

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated fameux
possessing or displaying splendor splendide
showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous splendide

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ n
magnificent appearance splendeur

splenectomy n
surgical removal of the spleen splénectomie

splenetic /spləˈnɛtɪk/ adj
bad-tempered splénétique
related to the spleen splénique

splice /splaɪs/ n
junction or joining of ropes épissure

splice /splaɪs/ v
genetics épisser

spliff /splɪf/ n
a marijuana cigarette spliff

spline n
flexible strip cerce
rectangular piece cannelure clavette
smooth mathematical curve spline
strip of wood used in joining wooden parts languette

splint n
immobilizing device attelle
narrow strip of wood éclisse

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
fragment of material écharde esquille éclat
group faction

splinter group n
group of members of a political party or of a similar organisation who have decided to create their own organisation [[formation]] [[dissidente]]

split /splɪt/ n
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat|splits grand écart

split /splɪt/ v
divide along a more or less straight line diviser fendre scinder
leave s'arracher se barrer se casser se faire la malle se tirer
separate séparer
share out diviser répartir

split end n
A hair which has split at the end fourche

split hairs v
to consider fine details couper les cheveux en quatre

split-second n
a brief moment fraction de seconde

splits n
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat grand écart

splurge /splɜːdʒ/ /splɝdʒ/ v
to spend lavishly or extravagantly claquer flamber

splutter /ˈsplʌtɚ/ v
to spray droplets while speaking postillonner

spluttery adj
characterised by spluttering postillonneux

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
plunder taken from an enemy or victim butin dépouille

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
become sour or rancid, to decay gâter tourner
reveal the ending dévoiler révéler
ruin gâter gâcher
to coddle or pamper gâter

spoiled adj
of a child gâté pourri

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
aeronautics: device to reduce lift destructeur de portance spoiler
automobiles: device to reduce lift and increase downforce spoiler aileron
document, review or comment spoiler divulgachage

spoils n
public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction. distribution de postes à des membres du parti favoritisme
that which is taken from another by violence pillage sac

spoils of war n
profits extracted as the result of winning a war butin de guerre

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ n
someone who puts an end to harmless fun rabat-joie trouble-fête

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
of a child gâté pourri
of food: rendered unusable or inedible gâté pourri

spoilt for choice adj
having many good choices [[avoir]] [[l']][[embarras]] [[du]] [[choix]]

spoke /spəʊk/ n
part of a wheel rayon

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ adj
concerning speech parlé

spoken for v
claimed; reserved or occupied pris

spokesman n
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people porte-parole

spokesperson n
person who acts as the voice of a group of people porte-parole

spondee n
word of two syllables spondée

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
informal: heavy drinker ivrogne soulard
piece of porous material used for washing éponge
marine invertebrate éponge

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
to clean with a sponge éponger

sponge cake n
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure génoise sponge cake

spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/ adj
absorbent, squishy, porous spongieux

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event sponsor commanditaire
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect) commanditaire sponsor

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
to be a sponsor for sponsoriser parrainer financer patronner

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
the quality of being spontaneous spontanéité

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
arising from a momentary impulse impulsif
controlled and directed internally réflexe
done by one's own free choice, or without planning spontané
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint spontané
not apparently contrived or manipulated spontané naturel
produced without being planted or without human labor endémique indigène
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause spontané volontaire
sudden, without warning soudain

spontaneous generation n
génération spontanée

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
in a spontaneous manner spontanément

spoof /spuːf/ n
light parody parodie

spoof /spuːf/ v
to falsify spoofer
to gently satirize parodier

spook /spuːk/ n
pejorative: black person|nigger bamboula
spy barbouze espion

spool n
spindle bobine

spool v
to send files to some device or program that puts them in a queue for later processing of some kind bobiner

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
scooped utensil for eating (or serving) cuillère cuiller

spoonbill n
bird spatule

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ n
phrase where sounds are transposed contrepèterie contrepet

spoonful n
amount a spoon will hold cuillerée

sporadic /spəˈɹædɪk/ /spəˈɹæɾɪk/ adj
rare and scattered in occurrence sporadique

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
reproductive particle spore
resistant particle produced by bacterium or protist spore

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
amorous dalliance flirt
any athletic activity that uses physical skills sport

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
amuse oneself jouer
mock or tease moquer taquiner

sport utility vehicle n
vehicle véhicule utilitaire sport

sporting adj
pertaining to sports sportif

sporting house n
Brothel maison close

sports car n
automobile designed for high speed voiture de sport voiture sportive

sports ground n
a stadium or piece of land used for sport terrain de sport

sportsman n
male athlete sportif

sportsmanship n
sportivité

sportswear n
casual clothing for sport or excercise vêtement de sport

sportswoman n
woman who engages in sports sportive

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ adj
favourable to sports sportif

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
a round or irregular patch of a different color tache
location or area endroit zone
pimple, pustule bouton
small amount peu

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
remove, or attempt to remove, a stain détacher
see, pick out, notice or identify détecter repérer s'apercevoir trouver
stain; leave a spot tacher

spot the difference n
type of puzzle jeu des sept erreurs

spot-backed antshrike n
bird batara moucheté

spot-winged antshrike n
Pygiptila stellaris batara étoilé

spotlight n
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage projecteur

spouse /spaʊs/ n
person in a marriage or marital relationship épouse époux

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged bec verseur

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
to gush forth in a stream jaillir
to speak tediously and at length palabrer

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ n
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact aire linguistique

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
act or result of spraining entorse

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle fouler

sprat /spɹæt/ n
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus sprat

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
to sit with limbs spread out s'affaler
to spread out in disorderly fashion s'étaler, s'étendre

spray /spɹeɪ/ n
commercial product pulvérisation
fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid embrun gouttelette
pressurized container pulvérisateur vaporisateur
small branch of flowers or berries branchette gerbe rameau

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
to project a liquid in a disperse manner asperger pulvériser vaporiser
to project many small items dispersively pulvériser

spread /spɹɛd/ n
food designed to be spread pâte à tartiner

spread /spɹɛd/ v
(intransitive) to proliferate, to become more widely present, to be disseminated propager répandre
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand répandre étendre
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present répandre propager diffuser divulguer
to disperse, scatter répandre disperser éparpiller
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc) écarter
to smear, distribute in a thin layer étaler tartiner
to stretch out, expand étaler

spread like wildfire v
spread like wildfire se répandre comme une traînée de poudre

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
spreadable à tartiner

spreader n
device used to spread bulk material épandeur
object or person who spreads épandeur
spacer séparateur

spreadsheet n
computer simulation tableur
sheet of paper tableur

spree /spɹiː/ n
uninhibited activity frénésie

sprig n
small shoot or twig brin rameau

sprightly adj
animated, vivacious animé
full of life and vigor vif

sprightly adv
In a lively and vigorous way vigoureusement

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
device made of flexible material ressort
first season printemps
water source source

spring /spɹɪŋ/ v
to jump or leap sauter

spring break n
vacation during the spring relâche relâche scolaire semaine de relâche

spring cleaning n
systematic cleaning at the end of winter ménage de printemps nettoyage de printemps

spring constant n
characteristic of a spring constante de raideur constante de rappel

spring onion n
Allium fistulosum ciboule

spring roll n
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake rouleau de printemps

spring tide n
tide which occurs when the moon is new or full maline marée de vive eau

spring to life v
start to exist naître

spring to mind v
appear in one's thoughts passer par la tête venir à l'esprit

spring up v
to come rapidly into existence pousser

springboard n
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse tremplin
flexible diving board tremplin
platform on springs used in gymnastics tremplin

springtail n
springtail collembole

springwater n
water originating from a spring eau de source

sprinkle v
to cause to fall in fine drops asperger saupoudrer

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
fire sprinkler gicleur d'incendie sprinkleur
irrigation device arroseur asperseur

sprint n
short race at top speed sprint

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
extension of roof coyau
toothed wheel pignon à chaîne

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
child jeune pousse
edible germinated seed graine germée
new growth on a plant pousse

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
to grow, to germinate germer
to cause to grow from a seed germer

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
tree from the genus Picea épicéa épinette

spruce up v
to dress smartly, elegantly bichonner

spry /spɹaɪ/ adj
nimble, active actif active alerte vif vigilant vigilante

spud /spʌd/ n
potato patate

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
courage; spirit; mettle; determination entrain vitalité vivacité
slang: semen foutre

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
appendage near the foot ergot
implement for prodding a horse éperon

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
to prod éperonner
to urge or encourage to action stimuler

spur cell n
spiny cell acanthocyte

spurge /spɜːdʒ/ /spɝdʒ/ n
any plant of the genus Euphorbia euphorbe

spurious /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
false faux apocryphe

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ n
a kick coup de pied

spurt v
to gush gicler

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ n
a Soviet robotic space satellite spoutnik

sputter v
To coat the surface of an object by sputtering métalliser
To spit, or to emit saliva from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking postillonner

spy /spaɪ/ n
person who secretly watches espion espionne

spy /spaɪ/ v
to act as a spy espionner

spy ring n
spy network réseau d'espionnage

spyglass n
portable telescope lunette d'approche

spyware n
program espiogiciel logiciel espion

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
baby pigeon colombeau colombelle pigeonneau
meat of a young pigeon or dove pigeonneau

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
minor fight or argument dispute guéguerre riotte

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
participate in a minor fight or argument se chamailler

squad /ˈskwɑːd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
people organized escouade
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers escadron

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights escadron
army: body of cavalry escadron
navy: detachment of vessels escadre escadron

squalene n
triterpene hydrocarbon squalène

squalid /ˈskwɒlɪd/ adj
extremely dirty sordide dégueulasse

squall n
sudden storm, as found in a squall line grain

squall v
to cry or wail loudly brailler hurler

squall line n
line of thunderstorms ligne de grains

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
squalidness [[conditions]] [[misérables]] [[saleté]] [[repoussante]]

squamous /ˈskweɪ.moʊs/ /ˈskweɪ.məs/ adj
scaly squameux écailleux

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
to waste gaspiller dilapider gâcher

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
shaped like a square carré
used in the names of units carré

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
cell in a grid case
open space in a town place
tool équerre
type of polygon carré
second power carré

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ v
math: to multiply by itself élever au carré

square bracket n
symbol [ or ] crochet

square centimeter n
unit of area centimètre carré

square foot n
unit of area equal to that of a square of one foot each side pied carré

square kilometre n
standard unit of area kilomètre carré

square matrix n
matrix having the same number of rows as columns matrice carrée

square metre n
standard unit of area mètre carré

square one n
the place where one begins case départ

square root n
number racine carrée

squared adj
raised to the second power carré

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ adv
Firmly and solidly fermement solidement
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner carrément
In the shape of a square; at right angles d'équerre

squash /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
The sport squash
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita courge

squash /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
to compress presser

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
relatively short or low and thick or broad trapu

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
building occupied without permission squat

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
to bend at the knees s'accroupir
to occupy without permission squatter

squat toilet n
toilet which is operated by squatting toilettes à la turque

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
one occupying a place without permission squatter

squaw /skwɔː/ n
a woman, wife; especially a Native American woman squaw

squeak /skwiːk/ n
short, high-pitched sound craquement crissement grincement

squeak /skwiːk/ v
emit sound craquer crisser grincer

squeal /skwiːl/ n
a high-pitched sound crissement

squeal /skwiːl/ v
to rat on someone balancer cafter dénoncer moutonner
to scream a high-pitched squeal crier crisser hurler

squeegee /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
tool used for cleaning glass raclette

squeegee mop n
squeezable sponge mop vadrouille éponge

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once presser serrer comprimer tasser

squeeze out v
used other than as an idiom, to squeeze out exprimer

squelch /ˈskwɛltʃ/ v
to make a sucking, splashing noise faire flip-flap faire floc floc

squid /skwɪd/ n
sea animal calmar encornet pieuvre poulpe seiche

squiffy /ˈskwɪf.i/ adj
slightly intoxicated pompette

squiggle v
to write (something) illegibly griffonner

squill /skwɪl/ n
plant of the genus Scilla scille

squinch n
structure between walls to transition to circular trompe

squint /skwɪnt/ n
expression in which the eyes are partly closed plissement des yeux
look of eyes which are turned in different directions, like in strabismus strabisme
quick or sideways glance coup d'oeil
short look coup d'oeil

squint /skwɪnt/ v
to be not quite straight louvoyer
to look or glance sideways loucher
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions loucher
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight plisser les yeux

squire n
armor-bearer who attended a knight écuyer
male attendant majordome valet
male follower of a lady cavalier escorte
title of dignity châtelain seigneur

squirearchy n
landowning gentry noblesse de provence

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
twist one’s body with snakelike motion gigoter remuer se tortiller

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ n
rodent écureuil

squirt /skwɜː(ɹ)t/ n
small child morveuse morveux
small, quick stream; a jet jet

squirt /skwɜː(ɹ)t/ v
to be ejected, in a rapid stream gicler

squirt gun n
a toy gun used to shoot water pistolet à eau

squirting cucumber n
Ecballium elaterium concombre d'âne

squish /skwɪʃ/ v
To squeeze, compress, or crush écraser

squishiness /ˈskwɪ.ʃi.nəs/ n
State or quality mollesse spongiosité viscosité

squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ adj
(of an object or substance) yielding easily to pressure; very soft; especially, soft and wet, as mud mou spongieux visqueux

stab /stæb/ n
act of stabbing percée

stab /stæb/ v
To pierce or wound with pointed object poignarder frapper d'un coup de couteau

stab in the back n
Act of betrayal trahison

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ n
condition of being stable stabilité
tendency to recover from perturbations stabilité

stabilization n
process of stabilizing stabilisation

stabilize v
to become stable stabiliser
to make stable stabiliser

stabilizer n
substance added to something in order to stabilize it stabilisateur

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ adj
relatively unchanging stable

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ n
building for animals with hoofs étable écurie
building for horses écurie
stable for oxen, cows, cattle étable

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ v
put or keep in a stable établer

stable boy n
boy or young man who attends in a stable garçon d'écurie

stably adv
in a stable manner d’une manière stable

stack /stæk/ n
a pile of identical objects pile
computing: data structure pile

stack /stæk/ v
To place objects or material in the form of a stack empiler

stacker n
worker in supermarket gerbeur

staddle /stædəl/ v
mark a tree to be spared baliver

stadium /ˈsteɪdi.əm/ n
venue where sporting events are held stade

stadtholder n
chief magistrate stathouder

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
employees of a business personnel
long, straight, thick rod or stick bâton canne
music: series of horizontal lines portée

staffer n
member of a staff membre du personnel

stag /stæɡ/ n
adult male deer cerf
castrated bull bœuf

stag beetle n
large beetle in Lucanidae lucane cerf-volant

stag's-horn clubmoss n
Lycopodium clavatum lycopode en massue

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
in theatre scène
phase étape étage
place on a microscope platine
short for stagecoach calèche

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
(protest, strike, ...) to carry out organiser
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner mettre en scène forger monter de toutes pièces
to produce on a stage mettre en scène

stage fright n
state of nervousness about performing trac

stage left n
area to the left (facing audience) of the stage côté cour

stage right n
area to the right (facing audience) of the stage côté jardin

stage whisper /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pə/ /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pɚ/ n
(theater) A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough that the audience can hear en aparté

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail diligence calèche

staged adj
Intended for the performance stage mettre en scène

stagflation n
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth stagflation

stagger v
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes chanceler
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion tituber
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking tituber

staging n
theater: performance of a play mise en scène

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
to cease activity stagner

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
inactivity stagnation

stain /steɪn/ n
blemish on one's character or reputation souillure tache
discoloured spot or area tache
substance used to soak into a surface and colour it colorant

stain /steɪn/ v
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation entacher
to treat a microscope specimen with a dye colorer

stained glass n
coloured glass vitrail vitre de couleur
craft vitrage

stainless adj
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration inoxydable

stainless steel adj
made of stainless steel inox

stainless steel n
corrosion-free alloy acier inoxydable inox

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
series of steps escalier volée
single step marche

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
stairway escalier

stairlift n
motorized platform installed in a stairway monte-escalier

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
contiguous set of steps escalier

stairway n
set of steps allowing one to walk up or down comfortably escalier

stairwell n
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase cage d'escalier

stake /steɪk/ n
Mormonism pieu
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned pieu
piece of wood pieu jalon pal tuteur
share or interest in a business participation
wager or pledge enjeu mise

stake out v
to mark off the limits by stakes jalonner

stakeholder n
escrow agent agent d'entiercement
interpleader plaideur
person or organisation with a legitimate interest intervenant partie prenante

stalactite /stəˈlæktaɪt/ /ˈstæləktaɪt/ n
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave stalactite

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/ /ˈstæləɡmaɪt/ n
mineral deposit stalagmite

stale /steɪl/ adj
no longer new or interesting caduc démodé périmé suranné vieilli

stalemate n
blocked situation without personal loss impasse
chess term pat

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
stem or main axis of a plant tige

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment harceler
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer traquer

stalker n
a person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions rôdeur
a person who stalks game traqueur

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
aeronautics: loss of lift décrochage
bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale étal
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed stalle
seat in a church, reserved for church officials and dignitaries stalle
seat in a theatre parterre stalle
small open-fronted shop stand étal
stable; place for cattle étable
very small room used for a shower cabine de douche

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift décrocher
To employ delaying tactics gagner du temps
To employ delaying tactics against faire patienter retarder

stall handler n
someone responsible for manoeuvring the horse between the gates pousseur tireur

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
uncastrated male horse étalon cheval entier

stallioner n
owner of stallions étalonnier

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ adj
courageous courageux vaillant
firmly or solidly built robuste

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ n
one who firmly supports a cause pilier

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
A flower part that produces pollen étamine

stamina /ˈstamɪnə/ /ˈstæmənə/ n
power of sustained exertion endurance résistance

stammer /ˈstæmɚ/ n
involuntary repetition of sounds in speech bégaiement

stammer /ˈstæmɚ/ v
to stutter balbutier bégayer

stammering n
act of stammering bafouillage balbutiement bégaiement

stamp /stæmp/ n
timbre
device for stamping designs cachet tampon
indentation or imprint made by stamping cachet

stamp /stæmp/ v
to apply postage stamps to affranchir timbrer
to give an official marking to tamponner
to mark by pressing quickly and heavily estamper
to move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily [[taper]] (du pied)
to step quickly and heavily [[taper]] du [[pied]]

stamp hinge n
gummed strip of paper for mounting stamps on album charnière

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
to get rid of juguler mettre fin à

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
any sudden flight or dispersion bousculade débandade

stamper /ˈstæmpə(ɹ)/ n
one who stamps tamponneur tamponneuse

stamping ground n
place one likes to go terrain favori

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
manner, posture, or pose in which one stands position posture
opinion or point of view attitude position

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
vertical pole, post or support appui étançon

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
device to hold something upright or aloft piédestal socle
small building or booth étal stand

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
to rise to one’s feet se lever
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position être debout se tenir debout

stand a chance v
have a chance avoir l'occasion avoir la moindre chance avoir une chance prendre le risque

stand by v
to remain loyal or faithful maintenir rester fidèle à s'en tenir à
to wait in expectation of some event se tenir prêt

stand corrected v
au temps pour moi autant pour moi

stand in for v
replace remplacer suppléer

stand out v
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings ressortir se démarquer se détacher

stand to reason v
make sense tomber sous le sens

stand up v
bring something up and set it into a standing position mettre debout
rise from a sitting position se lever se mettre debout
to avoid a prearranged meeting faire faux bond poser un lapin

stand-alone adj
operating without additions or assistance autonome

stand-in n
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup doublure

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
a flag or ensign étendard
level of quality standard
something used as a measure standard étalon

standard definition n
system that uses a resolution that is not considered to be either HDTV définition standard

standard deviation n
statistical measure écart type

standard lamp n
a floor lamp supported by a pole lampe à pied liseuse torchère

standard language n
variety of language regarded as most correct langue standard

standard of living n
relative measure of quality of life niveau de vie

standard-bearer n
person who carries flag or banner porte-drapeau

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
to establish a standard normaliser standardiser

standardization n
process of complying with a standard standardisation
process of establishing a standard standardisation

standing order n
Regular transfer of fixed sum between bank accounts domiciliation

standing ovation n
enthusiastic applause standing ovation

standing stone n
prehistoric monument pierre dressée pierre levée

standing wave n
a wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium onde stationnaire

standpoint n
point of view point de vue

standstill n
complete immobility immobilisation surplace arrêt paralysie

stanene n
stannène

stannic adj
containing tetravalent tin stannique

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
a unit of a poem strophe stance

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piz/ n
bone in the middle ear étrier

staple /ˈsteɪ.pl/ n
basic food aliment de base
basic or essential supply production principale
wire fastener in general agrafe
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper agrafe

staple /ˈsteɪ.pl/ v
secure with a staple agrafer

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
device which binds together paper agrafeuse brocheuse

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
actor vedette star étoile
asterisk astérisque
astronomy: a luminous celestial body étoile astre
celebrity étoile vedette star
concave polygon étoile vedette
id=Q523|luminous celestial body étoile astre vedette
quality rating symbol étoile
talented or famous person étoile star vedette sommité

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ v
to appear as a featured performer or headliner [[tenir]] [[le]] [[rôle]] [[principal]]

star anise n
a plant, Illicium verum anis étoile badiane chinoise

star cluster n
group of stars amas stellaire

star fruit n
fruit carambole

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
right hand side of a vessel tribord

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
carbohydrates amidon
substance amidon
laundry stiffener apprêt cati empois
stiff manner rigidité

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ v
apply laundry starch amidonner

starchitect n
A celebrity architect starchitecte

stardust n
dated: distant cluster of stars amas stellaire poussière d'étoiles
particles poussière cosmique

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
To look fixedly fixer

starets n
an elder of a monastery in the Russian Orthodox Church who functions as an adviser and teacher starets

starfish n
various echinoderms étoile de mer

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adv
starkly; entirely, absolutely tout

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
completely nude à poil

starlet /ˈstɑɹlɪt/ /ˈstɑːlɪt/ adj
young promising actress starlette

starlight n
light emitted from stars other than the Sun lumière d'étoile lumière des étoiles

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
bird étourneau sansonnet

starlit adj
astré

starry /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
having stars visible étoilé
shaped like a star étoilé

starspot n
equivalent of a sunspot on another star tache stellaire

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
beginning of an activity départ début
beginning point of a race départ

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
of an activity, to begin commencer débuter
to begin commencer débuter entamer
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine démarrer mettre en route
to jerk suddenly in surprise sursauter
to set in motion commencer

start off on the wrong foot v
begin badly partir du mauvais pied

start over v
begin again recommencer

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
electric motor that starts an internal-combustion engine starter
first course of a meal entrée hors d'œuvre

starting point n
first steps when commencing an activity point de départ commencement
place where a journey starts point de départ

startle /ˈstɑɹt.(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt.(ə)l/ v
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension surprendre
to move or be excited on feeling alarm sursauter

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ adj
frightened effarouché surpris

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ n
new company or organization or business venture jeune pousse startup

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
condition famine faim inanition

starve /stɑːv/ v
to be very hungry crever de faim crever la dalle mourir de faim
to deprive of nourishment affamer
to die because of lack of food [[mourir]] de [[faim]]

stash n
collection cachette planque réserve secrète

stash v
store away for later use mettre de côté

state /steɪt/ n
a condition état
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy État état
any sovereign polity état État Etat

state /steɪt/ v
declare to be a fact déclarer
make known indiquer

state capitalism n
form of capitalism capitalisme d’État

state of affairs n
specific situation situation état de choses

state of emergency n
unusually difficult or dangerous situation état d'urgence

state of matter n
different phases of matter état de la matière

state of mind n
psychological state état d’esprit

state of the art adj
at the highest level of development de pointe dernier cri nec plus ultra

state of the art n
highest level of development dernier cri l'état de la technique

state religion n
religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state religion d'État

state secret n
restricted information of national importance secret d'état

state visit n
formal visit visite d'État

stateless adj
(law) without a state or nationality apatride

statement /ˈsteɪt.mənt/ n
computing: instruction in a computer program instruction
declaration or remark déclaration
presentation of opinion or position déclaration
finance: document that summarizes financial activity relevé

statesman n
man who is a leader in national or international affairs homme d'État

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ adj
Computed, created or allocated before the program starts running statique
Having no motion statique
Unchanging statique

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ n
Interference on a broadcast signal friture parasites

static electricity n
an electric charge électricité statique

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
broadcasting entity chaîne
place used for broadcasting station
place where a vehicle may stop gare station

station wagon n
body style for cars break

stationary /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
not moving stationnaire

stationary phase n
adsorbing phase of a chromatography system phase stationnaire

stationary point n
A point on a curve where the gradient is zero point stationnaire

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
writing materials papeterie

stationmaster n
the person in charge of a railroad station chef de gare

statism n
belief in the importance of the power of the state over an individual étatisme

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ adj
related to statism étatiste

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ n
supporter of statism étatiste

statistic n
single item of a statistical study statistique

statistical adj
of or pertaining to statistics statistique

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics statisticien statisticienne

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
mathematical science statistiques statistique
collection of measurements statistiques statistique

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
three-dimensional work of art statue

statuesque /statjʊˈɛsk/ adj
Like a statue statuesque

statuette n
a small statue statuette

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
person’s position or standing état

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ n
the state of things statu quo statuquo

statute /ˈstætʃuːt/ n
legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law statut
written law as laid down by the legislature statut

statute law n
a law enacted by a legislative body droit législatif

statute of limitations n
law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place prescription

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstætʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
relating to a statute statutaire

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ adj
loyal, trustworthy, reliable fervent

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ v
to stop the flow of (blood) étancher

stauropegial adj
stauropegial stavropigiaque

stave /steɪv/ n
parallel lines to write music on portée

stave off v
prevent something from happening conjurer éviter

stavesacre n
perennial plant staphisaigre

stay /steɪ/ n
period of time spent in a place séjour

stay /steɪ/ v
to continue to have a particular quality rester
to remain in a particular place rester demeurer

staycation n
vacation spent close to home restances

stead /stɛd/ n
A place, or spot, in general lieu

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ adj
fixed or unchanging; steady déterminé

steady /ˈstɛdi/ adj
regular and even régulier
smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions lisse

steak /steɪk/ n
slice of beef steak bifteck

steak tartare n
dish steak tartare

steal /stiːl/ v
to illegally take possession of voler
to draw attention voler

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy furtivité discrétion

stealthily adv
in a stealthy manner furtivement

steam /stiːm/ n
water vapor vapeur
pressurized water vapor vapeur

steam /stiːm/ v
cooking: to cook with steam cuisiner

steam cracker n
petroleum refing plant vapocraqueur

steam cracking n
cracking in the presence of steam vapocraquage

steam engine n
any steam-driven heat engine machine à vapeur
piston engine driven by steam machine à vapeur

steam locomotive n
locomotive powered by steam locomotive à vapeur

steam-crack v
crack using steam cracking vapocraquer

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ n
vessel powered by steam bateau à vapeur

steamed adj
having been cooked by exposure to steam vapeur

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
cooking appliance cuit-vapeur marmite à vapeur
steamboat or steamship bateau à vapeur

steaming /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/ n
action of steam on something cuisson à la vapeur

steamroller n
steam-powered road roller compacteur

steamship n
vessel propelled by steam bateau à vapeur

stearin n
the triglyceride of stearic acid stéarine

steed /stiːd/ n
stallion coursier

steel /stiːl/ n
metal produced from iron acier

steel-toe boot n
boot with a reinforced toe area chaussure de sécurité

steelworker n
a person employed to manufacture or shape steel métallurgiste

steelworks n
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped aciérie

steep /stiːp/ adj
near-vertical abrupt escarpé

steep /stiːp/ v
to imbue with an abstract quality imprégner
to make tea/coffee infuser
to soak an item in liquid imbiber imprégner

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
a tower on a church clocher

steepness n
state or quality of being steep escarpement

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
castrated male of cattle boeuf

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
intransitive: to guide the course conduire diriger barrer guider piloter

steer clear v
to avoid éviter

steering n
related to controlling direction direction

steering group n
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization groupe de pilotage

steering wheel n
wheel-shaped control volant barre

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡʌnˈɔ.ɡɹʌ.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
steganography stéganographie

stegosaur /ˈsteɡəsɔːɹ/ n
dinosaur stégosaure

stein /staɪn/ n
A beer mug chope

stele /stiːl/ n
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument stèle

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
exceptional; wonderful brillant excellent exceptionnel exemplaire extraordinaire
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars stellaire

stellar wind n
equivalent of solar wind vent stellaire

stellarator n
stellarator

stellify /ˈstɛl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
mythology: to transform from an earthly body into an celestial body stellifier

stem /stɛm/ n
Component on a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the bicycle fork potence
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant tige
linguistics: main part of a word racine radical
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel étrave

stem /stɛm/ v
to be caused découler résulter
to descend provenir
to take out the stem from something équeuter
skiing: to point the skis inward faire le chasse-neige
to stop, hinder arrêter

stem cell n
primal undifferentiated cell cellule souche

stemmatics n
study of multiple surviving versions of the same text stemmatique

stemming n
removing affixes dépréfixation désuffixation

stench n
a strong foul smell, a stink puanteur

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
utensil pochoir

stenocardia n
angina pectoris sténocardie

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand sténographie

stenosis /stɛˈnəʊsɪs/ n
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ sténose

stenothermy n
sténothermie

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ adj
of a voice suitable for giving speeches to large crowds stentorien stentorienne

step /stɛp/ n
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder marche
pace pas
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running pas
manner of walking pas
proceeding; measure; action; act étape pas

step /stɛp/ v
intransitive: to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance marcher
intransitive: to move the foot in walking marcher faire un pas

step by step adv
gradually pas à pas

step down v
to resign from office démissionner se retirer

step in v
To act as a replacement or substitute. remplacer substituer
To get involved intervenir

step ladder n
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs escabeau

step over v
enjamber

step- prefix
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative beau- bel- belle-

stepbrother n
son of one's stepfather or stepmother beau-frère

stepchild n
the child of one's spouse from his or her previous partner beau-fils belle-fille

stepdad n
stepfather beau-papa

stepdaughter n
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself belle-fille

stepfather n
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father beau-père parâtre

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother belle-mère marâtre

steppe /stɛp/ n
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia steppe

stepping motor n
electromagnetic actuator moteur pas-à-pas

stepping stone n
something used as a way to progress marchepied palier tremplin
stone used to cross something gué pas japonais

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
son of one's spouse and not of oneself beau-fils

stepwell n
type of well bâoli

steradian n
derived unit of solid angle stéradian

stere n
measure of volume for cut wood equalling one cu-m stère

stereoisomer n
one of a set of isomers of a compound that exhibit steroisomerism stéréoisomère

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ n
form or isomerism stéréoisomérie

stereolithography n
means of prototyping stéréolithographie

stereometry /stɛɹiːˈɒmətɹi/ n
science of measuring solids stéréométrie

stereophony n
reproduction of stereophonic sound stéréophonie

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
cutting or dissection of solids stéréotomie

stereotype n
a conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image stéréotype
a printing plate cliché

stereotype v
To make a stereotype, or characterize someone by a stereotype clicher stéréotyper

stereotypical adj
pertaining to a stereotype stéréotypé

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
germless stérile
unable to reproduce stérile

sterilizable adj
able to be sterilized stérilisable

sterilization n
process of treating something to kill microorganisms stérilisation
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing stérilisation

sterilize v
disable ability to procreate stériliser
(biology) To destroy all spores or germs stériliser

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
grim and forbidding in appearance austère
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner sévère

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel poupe arrière

sternal adj
of or pertaining to the the sternum sternal

sternpost n
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel étambot

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ n
class of organic compounds stéroïde

stertorous /ˈstɜː.təɹ.əs/ /ˈstɝ.tɚ.əs/ adj
Sounding like snoring stertoreux

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
medical instrument stéthoscope

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo aconier manutentionnaire stevedore

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ n
any species of genus Stevia stévie stévia
sweetener stévie

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ n
dish ragoût

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ v
to be in a state of elevated anxiety frissonner frémir trembler
to brew (tea) faire du thé
to cook (food) mijoter
to suffer under hot conditions transpirer étouffer

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
any administrator of the property or affairs of another intendant

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ n
female flight attendant hôtesse de l'air agente de bord

stewardship n
office of a steward intendant

sth n
abbreviation of something in explanation qlqch qqch

stick /stɪk/ n
cane or walking stick canne bâton
hockey stick crosse
long piece of wood bâton
twig or small branch bâton

stick /stɪk/ v
to glue; to adhere (transitive) coller
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive) coller
to jam coincer
to persist rester
to place, set down quickly ficher
to press into with a sharp point planter
to propagate plants by cuttings bouturer

stick 'em up phraseologicalUnit
put your hands in the air haut les mains

stick figure n
simple line drawing bonhomme bâton

stick insect n
insects of the order Phasmida phasme

stick one's neck out v
putting oneself in a vulnerable position se mouiller

stick one's tongue out v
to push one's tongue out tirer la langue

stick out v
to be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive se démarquer
to protrude; to extend beyond dépasser

stick out like a sore thumb v
be very noticeably different comme le nez au milieu de la figure

stick up v
to protect one's status défendre
to put up by sticking coller
to rob at gunpoint rester

sticker n
adhesive label or decal autocollant
wooden strip baguette

stickleback n
fish épinoche

sticks and stones phraseologicalUnit
la bave du crapaud n'atteint pas la blanche colombe

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
able or likely to stick collant gluant
potentially difficult to escape from collant

sticky fingers n
petty thief chapardeur

sticky-backed plastic n
large sheet of plastic film plastique

stiff /stɪf/ adj
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement rigide
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed raide
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible raide rigide

stiff /stɪf/ n
slang: cadaver, dead person macchabée

stiffen v
to become stiff s'endurcir se raidir
to make stiff raidir endurcir

stiffly /ˈstɪfli/ adv
in a stiff manner rigidement

stiffness n
inflexibility inflexibilité
rigidity rigidité

stifle /ˈstaɪfl/ n
a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses grasset

stifle /ˈstaɪfl/ v
to interrupt or cut off couper interrompre
to repress, keep in or hold back réprimer

stifling adj
that stifles étouffant

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau stigma
mark of infamy stigmate
part of the pistil stigmate
scar or birthmark stigmate

stigmatic n
one who displays stigmata stigmatisé

stigmatism /ˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm/ n
optics: image-formation property of an optical system stigmatisme

stigmatization n
process or act of stigmatizing stigmatisation

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious stigmatiser

stigmatized adj
marked with stigma stigmatisé

stile /staɪl/ n
steps over or passage through a fence or wall échalier
vertical component of a panel or frame montant

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
short sharp stabbing weapon stylet
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel talon aiguille

stiletto heel n
heel of a high and narrow shoe talon aiguille

still /stɪl/ adj
not moving calme immobile

still /stɪl/ adv
nevertheless néanmoins
to an even greater degree encore
up to a time, as in the preceding time encore toujours

still /stɪl/ n
photography: a non-moving photograph photogramme
a device for distilling liquids alambic

still /stɪl/ v
to calm down calmer

still life n
work of art nature morte

still water n
water without carbonation eau plate

still waters run deep proverb
a person's calm appearance may be misleading il faut se méfier de l’eau qui dort

stillbirth n
birth of a dead fetus mortinaissance

stillborn adj
dead at birth mort-né

stillness n
calme immobilité

stilt n
bird échassier
handle of a plough mancheron
pillar pilotis
walking pole échasse

stiltwalker n
A person who walks on stilts échassier

stimulant n
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body stimulant excitant

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
to arouse an organism to functional activity stimuler
to encourage into action stimuler

stimulating adj
stimulating stimulant stimulante stimulantes stimulants

stimulation n
pushing or goading toward action stimulation
biology: action or condition that creates a response stimulation

stimulator n
something that stimulates stimulateur

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ n
anything that may have an impact or influence on a system stimulus

sting /ˈstɪŋ/ n
bite or sting (by an insect) piqûre
bump on skin after having been stung piqûre

sting /ˈstɪŋ/ v
of an insect: to bite piquer
to hurt piquer

stinger /ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋɚ/ n
pointed portion of an insect aiguillon dard

stinginess n
lack of generosity radinerie

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes dasyatidé pastenague raie à aiguillon

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ adj
unwilling to spend or give radin rapiat chiche pingre radine
able to sting piquant

stink /stɪŋk/ n
informal: complaint or objection tapage
strong bad smell puanteur

stink /stɪŋk/ v
have a strong bad smell puer empester

stinkbomb n
device that produces unpleasant smells boule puante

stinkbug n
bug of the superfamily Pentatomoidea punaise

stinker /stɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /stɪŋ.kɚ/ n
person who stinks pueur

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
having a strong, unpleasant smell puant

stinky tofu n
form of fermented tofu tofu puant

stipend /ˈstaɪpɪnd/ n
fixed payment rente
scholarship bourse

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ v
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement stipuler
to specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement stipuler

stipulation /ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement clause

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
basal appendage stipule

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ n
Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions tumulte

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
to be in motion agiter
to disturb the relative position of the particles of remuer
to move; to change one’s position bouger

stir shit v
to deliberately cause trouble foutre la merde

stir up v
arouse or excite passion or action inciter stimuler
to cause (trouble etc) faire de l'agitation
to mix ingredients mélanger

stir-fry v
fry something quickly in hot oil sauter

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
footrest étrier

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage point de côté
local sharp pain crampe
single pass of the needle in sewing point
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in knitting point
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in sewing point
single turn of the thread in knitting maille point

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
random stochastique

stochastic differential equation n
type of differential equation équation différentielle stochastique

stochastic matrix n
matrix matrice stochastique

stochasticity n
quality stochasticité

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
bar through an anchor jas
broth bouillon
farm animals bétail
finance: capital raised by a company action
genus of flowers giroflée des jardins giroflée quarantaine matthiole violier
part of gun crosse
stack of game cards pioche
store of goods for sale stock
supply of anything ready for use réserve
the longest part of a split tally stick souche

stock character n
fictional character based on a recognizable stereotype personnage type

stock exchange n
building and the associated organization bourse bourse des valeurs

stock market n
market for the trading of company stock marché boursier marché financier

stock market crash n
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices krach

stockbroker n
person who buys and sells shares opérateur en bourse trader

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
cured fish stockfisch stockfish stokfiche stoquefiche

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock) bas

stockpile n
supply for future use réserve stock

stocks n
device for public humiliation and punishment pilori

stocky adj
build trapu

stoic adj
not affected by pain or distress stoïque

stoic n
a person indifferent to pleasure or pain stoïque

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
in a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering stoïquement

stoichiology n
logic stœchiologie

stoichiometric adj
of, or relating to stoichiometry stœchiométrique

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪkiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions stœchiométrie

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ n
school of philosophy stoïcisme

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
to poke, pierce tisonner
to feed, stir up tiser tisonner

stoker n
person who stokes chauffeur

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
ecclesiastical garment étole
scarf-like garment étole

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
that has been stolen volé volée

stoma lang=en n
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf stomate

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
belly ventre bedon
digestive organ estomac

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ v
to tolerate or accept something digérer

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
pain in the abdomen maux de ventre

stomacher /ˈstʌməkə/ n
ornamental cloth worn under lacing of bodice pièce d'estomac

stomatitis n
inflammation of parts of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth stomatite

stomatology n
study of the mouth stomatologie

stomp /stɑmp/ v
trample heavily on something or someone fouler piétiner

stompbox n
guitar effect unit pédale pédale d'effet
percussion instrument tapped with the foot stompbox

stone /stoʊn/ /stəʊn/ n
centre of some fruits noyau
gem stone gemme pierre précieuse
medical: hard, stone-like deposit calcul pierre
small piece of stone pierre caillou roc roche
substance pierre roche

stone /stoʊn/ /stəʊn/ v
to intoxicate, especially with narcotics défoncer
to kill lapider
to remove stone from dénoyauter épépiner

stone deaf adj
utterly deaf sourd comme un pot sourde comme un pot

stone fruit n
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit drupe

stone loach n
Barbatula barbatula loche franche

stone pine n
a species of pine native of southern Europe, Pinus pinea pin parasol pin d'Italie

stone's throw n
short distance à deux pas

stonecutter n
one who cuts stone tailleur de pierre tailleuse de pierre

stoned adj
high on drugs déchiré défoncé gelé stone

stonefish n
tropical marine fish poisson-pierre

stonemason n
one who works in stone tailleur de pierre tailleuse de pierre

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
to refuse to answer or cooperate bétonner

stoneware n
type of pottery grès

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ adj
of a person froid sec

stooge n
dupe dupe laquais larbin pigeon pion

stool /stuːl/ n
a seat tabouret tabouret-bar
medical jargon for excrement selle

stool pigeon n
decoy mouchard balance indic

stoop /stuːp/ n
small porch perron
accelerated descent in flight piqué

stoop /stuːp/ v
to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward baisser pencher
to lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals abaisser

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
place to get on and off mass transport arrêt
interruption of travel arrêt
tennis: very short shot ammorti

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
to cause to come to an end arrêter
to cause to cease moving arrêter
to cease moving s'arrêter arrêter
to not continue cesser s'arrêter
to stay a while s'arrêter
to tarry s'arrêter

stop sign n
traffic sign stop

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stop the car arrêtez la voiture

stop-gap /ˈstɒpˌɡæp/ n
Temporary measure or short-term fix rustine

stopcock /ˈstɑpkɑk/ /ˈstɒpkɒk/ n
valve, tap or faucet robinet d'arrêt

stopover n
interruption in a journey escale étape

stopper knot n
knot to prevent a rope passing through a hole nœud d'arrêt

stopwatch n
timepiece chronomètre garde-temps

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
computing stockage mémorisation
the act or the state stockage

storage hypervisor n
software program hyperviseur de stockage

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
place where items may be kept entrepôt
supply held in storage stock

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
computing: write (something) into memory or registers stocker
keep (something) while not in use stocker
remain in good condition while stored conserver

stored procedure n
procédure stockée

storeroom n
room used for storage magasin réserve

storey lang=en n
floor, level étage

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae cigogne

storksbill n
plant of the genus Erodium bec-de-grue

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
disturbed state of the atmosphere tempête orage tourmente
meteorology: wind scale for very strong wind tempête
military: violent assault on a stronghold tempête

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
to assault assaillir donner l’assaut

storm petrel n
any of several small seabirds, of the family Hydrobatidae océanite pétrel-tempête

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
of or pertaining to storms orageux

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
account of events histoire conte

storyteller n
person who relates stories to an audience conteur conteuse raconteur raconteuse

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ n
brew stout

stoutness n
a state or quality of being stout embonpoint

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
device for heating food cuisinière fourneau
heater poêle

stow /stoʊ/ /stəʊ/ v
to put something away in a compact and tidy manner ranger
to put something away to store it in a space saving manner and over long time garder conserver stocker

stowaway n
person who hides on a ship, train, etc. passager clandestin

strabismus n
defect of vision strabisme

stracciatella /ˌstɹætʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑtʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings stracciatella
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth stracciatella

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something enfourcher se mettre à califourchon

straggler n
one who falls behind the rest traînard

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
direct, truthful, frank comme il faut
heterosexual hétéro
not crooked or bent droit rectiligne
undiluted pur pure

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
directly; without pause, delay or detour directement
in a forward direction tout droit

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
five cards in sequence quinte suite
something that is not crooked or bent ligne droite

straight flush n
poker hand quinte flush

straight from the horse's mouth adj
from the source de première main

straight from the horse's mouth adv
firsthand de première main

straight line n
a line with no curvature droite

straight razor n
razor with a folding blade coupe-choux

straight-laced adj
having narrow views on moral matters prude

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
make straight redresser

straightforward adj
not deviating; honest; frank direct simple
presenting few difficulties, easy aisé facile

straightforward adv
In a straightforward manner à brûle-pourpoint

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ n
breed or race souche race
hereditary character, quality, or disposition hérédité
race, lineage, pedigree race variété
act of straining, or the state of being strained pression tension
injury resulting from violent effort claquage élongation

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
to stretch too far étirer

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
tense tendu

strainer n
utensil filtre

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
narrow channel of water détroit

straitjacket n
a jacket-like garment camisole de force

strake n
continuous line of planks or plates in a vessel's hull virure

strand /stɹænd/ n
beach grève
a nucleotide chain brin
each of strings that make up yarn, rope or cord brin
short string cordelette
strand of hair mèche

strand /stɹænd/ v
to leave someone in a difficult situation abandonner
to run aground échouer

stranded adj
of a person abandonné
of a vessel échoué

strange /stɹeɪndʒ/ adj
belonging to another country, foreign étranger étrange
not normal étrange
not yet part of one’s experience inconnu étrange

strange bird n
an unusual person drôle de type drôle d’oiseau

strange quark n
strange quark quark strange quark étrange

strangely /ˈstɹeɪndʒli/ adv
in a strange manner étrangement

strangeness n
(countable) result of being strange étrangeté
(uncountable) quality of being strange étrangeté
quantum number of subatomic particles étrangeté

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
outsider or foreigner étranger étrangère
person whom one does not know inconnu inconnue

strangle /ˈstɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to kill someone by strangulation étrangler

strangler n
someone who strangles étrangleur étrangleuse

strangury n
painful, frequent need to urinate strangurie

strap /stɹæp/ n
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like courroie lanière sangle
a shoulder strap bandoulière

strap-on n
artificial phallus gode-ceinture

strappado n
form of torture estrapade

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
tactic stratagème

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to strategy stratégique

strategically adv
in a strategic manner stratégiquement

strategist n
one who devises strategies stratège

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
art of using similar techniques in politics or business stratégie
plan of action stratégie
science and art of military command stratégie

stratify v
to become separated out into distinct layers stratifier

stratigrapher n
study of rock layers stratigraphe

stratigraphic adj
relating to the arrangement of stratigraphy or strata stratigraphique

stratigraphy /stɹətɨɡɹəfiː/ n
study of rock layers stratigraphie

stratocracy n
military government stratocratie

stratocumulus n
cloud type stratocumulus

stratosphere n
region of the uppermost atmosphere stratosphère

stratotype n
reference stratigraphic section stratotype

stratovolcano n
volcano stratovolcan

stratum /ˈstɹeɪtəm/ /ˈstɹɑːtəm/ n
class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status classe couche
layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout strate
layer of tissue couche stratum
one of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another couche
any of the regions of the atmosphere couche

straw /ˈstɹɑ/ /ˈstɹɔ/ /ˈstɹɔː/ adj
of a pale, yellowish beige colour paille

straw /ˈstɹɑ/ /ˈstɹɔ/ /ˈstɹɔː/ n
a dried stalk of a cereal plant paille fétu
colour jaune paille
dried stalks considered collectively paille

straw hat n
type of hat chapeau de paille

straw man n
doll or scarecrow épouvantail
person of lesser importance homme de paille
insubstantial or weakly supported concept, idea, endeavor or argument homme de paille

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
fruit fraise fraisier
plant fraisier fraise

strawberry mark n
tache de vin

strawberry tree n
the European plant Arbutus unedo arbousier
the American plant Arbutus menziesii arbousier

stray /stɹeɪ/ adj
having gone astray errant écarté égaré

stray /stɹeɪ/ n
act of wandering or going astray errance
area of common land commun
domestic animal at large or lost [[animal]] [[errant]]

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
to wander from a direct course errer

streak /stɹiːk/ n
irregular line raie
moth mite

streak-backed antshrike n
Thamnophilus insignis batara à dos rayé

streaker n
one who runs naked through a public place nu-vite streaker

streaklight tubeshoulder n
deep-water fish circé à branchies longues

stream /stɹiːm/ n
any steady flow or succession of material courant flot torrent
computing: source or repository of data flux
education: division of a school year groupe de niveau
sciences: moving water courant cours d'eau dérive
small river ruisseau

streamer n
fanion

streaming n
computing streaming

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
small stream ruisselet

streamline v
to simplify a process rationaliser

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtʃɹiːt/ [skɹitˁ] n
paved part of road in a village or a town rue

street art n
visual art created in public space art urbain

street artist n
someone who produces art in public spaces saltimbanque

street furniture n
objects installed on a street mobilier urbain

street harassment n
sexual harassment in public areas harcèlement de rue

street organ n
mechanically played steeet organ orgue de Barbarie

street racing n
Motorsport held on public roads course de rue

street sweeper n
person who sweeps streets balayeuse

street urchin n
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets enfant des rues gamin gamine

streetcorner n
corner of a street coin de rue

streetlight n
lamps set along a street lampadaire réverbère

streetwalker n
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets fille de trottoir fille des rues fille publique racoleuse

strength /stɹɛŋ(k)θ/ /stɹɪŋ(k)θ/ n
intensity of a force or power force
strongest part of something force
positive attribute point fort force
quality of being strong force vigueur

strength training n
form of exercise musculation

strengthen v
to animate fortifier renforcer
to make strong or stronger renforcer fortifier affermir raffermir

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ adj
having great vigour acharné vigoureux
requiring great exertion ardu

streptococcal adj
relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus streptococcique

streptococcus n
bacterium streptocoque

stress /stɹɛs/ n
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area contrainte tension
emotional pressure stress
on a point in an argument emphase
when speaking accent

stress /stɹɛs/ v
to apply emotional pressure to stresser
to emphasise (a point) souligner
to emphasise (a syllable) emphaser

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
having a stress or accent accentué
stressed-out stressé

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
irritating; causing stress stressant

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ n
act of stretching étirement

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
extend between limits s'étendre
extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles s'étirer
lengthen by pulling étendre

stretch mark n
stripes on the surface of the skin vergeture

stretch one's legs v
to walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down s'étirer les jambes

stretchable adj
capable of being stretched étirable

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
brick laid with the longest side exposed panneresse
frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting châssis
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person brancard civière

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ v
to carry on a stretcher brancarder

stretcher-bearer n
person who carries people on a stretcher brancardier

stretching n
a form of physical exercise étirement

strew /stɹuː/ v
to distribute objects or pieces of something joncher parsemer

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
governed or governing by exact rules strict
severe in discipline strict

strictly speaking adv
à proprement parler

stricture n
(medicine) abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body rétrécissement étranglement

stride /stɹaɪd/ n
long step enjambée

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
to walk with long steps enjamber

stridence n
quality of being strident stridence

strident /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ adj
loud, piercing criard strident

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
violent conflict dispute querelle

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
in bowling strike
physical blow coup frappe
work stoppage grève

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
nautical: to surrender amener baisser pavillon
nautical: to take down affaler
to cause to sound by one or more beats battre
to delete barrer rayer biffer
to hit frapper battre
to manufacture by stamping frapper
intransitive: to deliver a quick blow or thrust frapper
to create an impression frapper
to impinge upon frapper
to impress, seem, appear frapper
to make a sudden impression upon, as if by a blow; to affect with some strong emotion frapper
to stop working to achieve better working conditions faire grève

strike while the iron is hot v
act on an opportunity promptly il faut battre le fer pendant qu’il est chaud

strike zone n
The area through which if a pitched ball passes, it will be called a strike zone de prises zone des prises

strikebreaker n
worker hired to replace a striking worker briseur de grève

striker n
footballer attaquant
individual who is on strike gréviste

strikethrough /ˈstɹæɪk.θɹu/ n
line biffure

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
computing: sequence of characters chaîne de caractères
long, thin structure made from twisted threads corde
physics: subject of study in string theory corde
this structure as a substance corde
string of a musical instrument corde
any similar long, thin and flexible object corde
series of items or events suite série
slang: cannabis or marijuana cannabis marijuana
stringed instruments section cordes

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
put on a string enfiler

string quartet n
composition for four string players quatuor à cordes
group of four string players quatuor à cordes

string theory n
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles théorie des cordes

stringed instrument n
type of musical instrument instrument à cordes

stringent adj
making strict requirements strict

stringy adj
resembling strings filandreux

strip /stɹɪp/ n
long, thin piece of land or material bande
short for comic strip, see also translations for comic strip bande strip
short for landing strip, see also translations for landing strip piste

strip /stɹɪp/ v
to remove color from décolorer
to remove or take away enlever
to remove thread or teeth abîmer
to take away, to plunder déposséder dépouiller priver
to take off clothing se déshabiller

strip club n
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing strip club

strip down v
to remove inessentials from dépouiller

strip off v
to remove one's clothes déshabiller se déshabiller

stripe /st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/ /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/ n
badge galon
long straight region of a colour rayure raie

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color rayé

striploin n
beef tenderloin contre-filet

stripper /stɹɪpə(ɹ)/ n
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner stripteaseur stripteaseuse

striptease n
arousing act effeuillage striptease

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
to struggle in opposition combattre
to try to achieve s'efforcer

stroboscope n
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals stroboscope

stroganoff n
dish of sautéed pieces of beef bœuf Stroganov

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
- stroke of a Chinese character trait
line drawn with a writing implement trait
- thrust of piston temps
act of stroking caresse
blow coup
- act of striking with a weapon coup
single movement with a tool coup
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted accident vasculaire cérébral attaque cérébrale AVC infarctus
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style brasse

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of caresser

stroke of genius n
sudden mental insight that solves a problem éclair de génie

stroke order n
Chinese character stroke order ordre des traits

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
wandering on foot balade promenade flânerie

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
wander on foot flâner se promener se balader

stroller n
seat on wheels used to transport babies landau poussette

stromal adj
of or relating to a stroma stromal

stromatolite n
rock-like structure built by microorganisms stromatolite

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ /ʃtɹɒŋ/ adj
capable of producing great physical force fort
having a high alcoholic content fort
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient fort
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor fort
determined, unyielding fort
highly stimulating to the senses fort
military: not easily subdued or taken fort
convincing fort
capable of withstanding great physical force solide fort
grammar: irregular fort irrégulier

strong as an ox adj
very strong and powerful fort comme un Turc

strong nuclear interaction n
strong nuclear interaction interaction nucléaire forte

strong suit n
field in which one is quite capable point fort

strong verb n
verb type verbe fort

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
place built to withstand attack bastion

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
very much fortement

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
chemical element strontium

stroopwafel /ˈstruːpˌwɒfəl/ n
Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers gaufres fourrées au caramel

strop n
rope estrope
strap lanière

structural adj
of, relating to, or having structure structural structurel

structural formula n
chemistry formule structurale

structural isomerism n
form of isomerism isomérie structurelle

structural unemployment n
(economics) a type of unemployment chômage structurel

structuralism n
structuralisme

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
overall form or organization of something structure
underlying shape of a solid structure
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts structure
(computing) several pieces of data treated as a unit structure

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
layered pastry strudel

struggle /ˈstɹʌɡl̩/ n
strife, effort lutte

struggle /ˈstɹʌɡl̩/ v
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight combattre lutter s'efforcer

struggler n
one who struggles lutteur

strum v
play a stringed instrument racler gratter

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
A prostitute putain pute roulure

strut /stɹʌt/ n
protuberance, air pressure protubérance
a support rod étai support

strut /stɹʌt/ v
to walk proudly or haughtily parader pavaner

strut one's stuff v
behave in a showy manner pavaner

strychnine n
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid strychnine

stub /stʌb/ n
(wikis) page providing minimal information ébauche
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes souche talon
remaining part of the docked tail of a dog moignon
something cut short, blunted, or stunted moignon souche

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
short stalks left in a field after harvest éteule
short, coarse hair barbe de trois jours

stubborn adj
refusing to move or change one's opinion têtu entêté borné bornée entêtée têtue

stubborn as a mule adj
extremely stubborn têtu comme une mule

stubbornly adv
in a stubborn manner obstinément

stubbornness n
state of being stubborn entêtement

stucco n
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall stuc

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
trapped and unable to move bloqué coincé

stuck up adj
snobbish, conceited hautain orgueilleux vaniteux

stud /stʌd/ n
male animal kept for breeding étalon
small object protruding from something clou
small round earring boucle d'oreille

studded tire n
pneu avec clous pneu avec crampon pneu avec studs pneu clouté pneu stud pneu studded

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
person enrolled at a university étudiant étudiante
person who studies an academic subject étudiant étudiante élève

student body n
student body (body of students or pupils) [[ensemble]] des [[élèves]] [[ensemble]] des [[étudiants]]

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
academic field of study études

studio /ˈstudioʊ/ n
artist’s or photographer’s workshop atelier studio
studio flat/apartment studio

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ adj
given to study, reading, etc studieux

studs n
shoes with studs on the bottom to aid grip chaussure crampons
winter tires crampons pneu

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
mental effort to acquire knowledge étude
artwork étude
branch of learning or object that is being studied étude
room étude

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
to acquire knowledge étudier
to revise/review materials étudier
to look at minutely étudier
to take a course étudier faire des études

studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ n
the action of the verb to study recherche étude

stuff /stʌf/ n
miscellaneous items; things truc
substitution for trivial details truc

stuff /stʌf/ v
to break déglinguer péter
to fill by crowding into bourrer farcir fourrer truffer

stuff one's face v
to eat excessively se caler les côtes se remplir la panse se taper la cloche

stuffed adj
with food farci
with material bourré bourrée farci farcie

stuffed animal n
a toy animal stuffed with straw, beans, cotton or other similar materials. peluche

stuffed shirt n
one who is overly-officious empaillé huile huile lourde indispensable officieux singe

stuffing n
food items used to stuff another farce
matter used to stuff hollow objects rembourrage

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
Angry and obstinate; sulky en rogne fâché
Poorly-ventilated; close bouché mal aéré étouffant

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
a fall or trip chute faux pas
an error or blunder bourde

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
to trip or fall trébucher

stumble against v
to discover or find something by accident tomber sur
to meet somebody by chance tomber sur

stumble upon v
to come across by accident; to discover by accident tomber sur

stumbling block n
hindrance pierre d'achoppement écueil

stump /stʌmp/ n
drawing: artist's tool estompe
remains of something that has been cut off souche moignon

stumped adj
baffled perplexe

stun /stʌn/ v
to incapacitate étourdir
to shock or surprise étourdir époustoufler étonner

stun gun n
weapon intended to immobilize foudroyeur taser

stunned adj
unable to act or respond abasourdi stupéfait stupéfié

stunner n
professional wrestling maneuver stunner

stunt n
dangerous feat acrobatie cascade

stunt double n
type of body double double d'arrêt

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
one who performs stunts cascadeur

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
Buddhist monument stupa stûpa

stupefied adj
Experiencing the effect of a mind-altering substance stupéfié

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ v
dull the senses or capacity to think abasourdir abrutir ahurir estomaquer hébéter sidérer

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
lacking in intelligence stupide bête

stupidity n
act that is stupid bêtise stupidité idiotie sottise ânerie
property of being stupid stupidité bêtise

stupidly adv
in a stupid manner bêtement stupidement

sturdiness n
the state or quality of being sturdy robustesse

sturdy /ˈstɜː.dɪ/ adj
of firm build solide
solid in structure or person costaud robuste

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
fish of family Acipenseridae esturgeon

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
speech disorder bégaiement

stutterer n
one who stutters bègue balbutieur balbutieuse bégayeur bégayeuse

stuttering n
bégaiement
a speech disorder bégaiement

sty /staɪ/ n
enclosure for swine porcherie
messy or dirty place porcherie

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid orgelet compère loriot

style /staɪl/ n
connector between ovary and stigma style
manner of doing things modèle style

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress élégant

stylistics n
study of literary style stylistique

stylophone /ˈstaɪləfəʊn/ n
small synthesizer operated using a stylus stylophone

stylus /ˈstaɪl.əs/ n
pen for writing on touch-sensitive screen stylet
tool for writing on clay tablets stylet
phonograph needle saphir
tool for writing Braille poinçon

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
to thwart or stump mettre en échec obstruer

styrofoam n
polymer polystyrène styromousse

sub /sʌb/ n
submarine sandwich sandwich sous-marin

sub- prefix
under, beneath sous- sub-

sub-Saharan adj
pertaining to that part of Africa south of the Sahara sub-saharien subsaharien

sub-system n
group of related components sous-sytème

subalpine adj
at the foot of the Alps subalpin

subaltern /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ n
subalterne

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic subarctique

subatomic adj
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom subatomique

subatomic particle n
unit of matter smaller than an atom particule subatomique

subcarrier n
separate radio signal sous-porteuse

subcategory n
more narrow category sous-catégorie

subchapter n
subsection of a chapter sous-chapitre

subclass n
computing classe fille
taxonomy sous-classe

subclassable adj
sous-classable

subcommand n
sous-commande

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəmˌmɪt.ti/ n
committee within a committee sous-comité

subconscious adj
below the level of consciousness subconscient

subconscious n
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived subconscient

subconsciously adv
below the level of conscious awareness subconsciemment

subconsciousness n
state of being subconscious subconscience

subcontinent n
large landmass sous-continent

subcontract v
contract out portions of a larger contracted project sous-traiter

subcontractor n
contractor hired by contractor sous-traitant

subculture n
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features sous-culture

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin sous-cutané

subdeacon n
cleric below a deacon sous-diacre

subdirectory n
directory located inside another directory sous-répertoire

subdomain n
domain name prefaced with additional parts separated by a period sous-domaine

subdue /səbˈdu/ v
to bring (a country) under control by force assujettir
to overcome, quieten, bring under control soumettre subjuguer

suberate n
salt or ester of suberic acid subérate

suberin n
waxy material found in the cell wall of corky plants subérine

subfamily n
taxonomic category sous-famille

subfolder n
folder within another folder sous-répertoire

subgraph n
section of a graph of network sous-graphe

subgroup n
group within a larger group sous-groupe
group-theoretical group within a larger group sous-groupe

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] n
untermensch sous-homme

subjacent /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/ adj
underlying sous-jacent

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ adj
likely to be affected by something sujet
placed under the power of another soumis

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
in grammar sujet
main topic sujet
citizen in a monarchy sujet
human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined sujet
particular area of study matière discipline

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
to cause to undergo soumettre

subjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
based upon subjective feelings or intuition subjectif subjective

subjective case n
grammatical case cas sujet

subjectively adv
in a subjective manner subjectivement

subjectivity n
state of being subjective subjectivité

subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/ v
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude assujettir

subjugation n
act of subjugating assujettissement

subjunctive mood n
subjunctive mood subjonctif conjonctif

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ v
psychoanalysis sublimer
to change from solid to gas sublimer
to purify or refine by sublimation sublimer
to raise to a place of honor honorer

sublimation n
phase transition sublimation
transformation of an impulse sublimation

sublime adj
noble and majestic sublime

sublime v
to sublimate sublimer

subliminal adj
below the threshold of conscious perception subliminal

subliminal message n
message under normal perception message subliminal

sublimity n
the state of being sublime sublimité

sublingual /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
administered by placement beneath the tongue sublingual
situated beneath the tongue sublingual

submachine gun n
short range machine gun mitraillette pistolet mitrailleur PM

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
undersea sous-marin

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
undersea boat sous-marin

submerge /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/ /sʌbˈmɝdʒ/ v
to immerse (intransitive) submerger
to immerse (transitive) immerger

submersible adj
able to be submerged submersible

submethod n
sous-méthode

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ n
the act of submitting soumission

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
meekly obedient or passive soumis

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc. soumettre présenter

submolecular adj
below the molecular scale sub-moléculaire submoléculaire

subnamespace n
sous-espace de nom

suboptimal adj
less than optimal suboptimal

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
placed in a lower class, rank, or position subordonné subordonnée subordonnées subordonnés

subordinate clause n
a clause that cannot stand alone proposition subordonnée subordonnée

subordinating conjunction n
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause conjonction de subordination

subpackage n
object-oriented programming sous-package

subpage n
a web page that is subordinate to another sous-page

subpalpebral adj
subpalpébral

subpattern n
sous-masque subpattern

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony citation

subpolar adj
situated below the poles subpolaire

subquery n
embedded query sous-requête

subrenal adj
beneath the kidney surrénal

subrogation n
the substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant subrogation

subroutine n
a section of code fonction procédure sous-routine

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
to sign up to receive a publication s'abonner souscrire abonner

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbəɹ/ n
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service abonné abonnée

subscript n
a type of lettering form indice lettre inférieure

subscription n
access to a resource for a period of time abonnement

subsection n
Defined part of a section sous-section
Subsection of a legal document such as law alinéa article paragraphe sous-alinéa

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
following in time prochain suivant subséquent

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
subsequently ensuite subséquemment

subservience n
state of being subservient asservissement servilité soumission

subservient adj
obsequiously submissive servile

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
set whose elements are within another given set sous-ensemble
group contained in a larger group sous-ensemble

subside v
to sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees tomber

subsidence /ˈsʌbsɨdəns/ n
sinking of ground due to underground excavation, seismic activity or groundwater depletion subsidence

subsidiarity n
principle subsidiarité

subsidiarization n
filialisation

subsidiarize v
to divide a company into subsidiaries filialiser

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ adj
auxiliary or supplemental subsidiaire

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
company owned by a parent company or a holding company filiale

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
To assist someone or something by granting a subsidy subventionner

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɨdi/ n
financial support subvention subside

subsist /səbˈsɪst/ v
to survive subsister

subsoil n
layer of earth below topsoil sous-sol

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
rank in the classification of organisms sous-espèce

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
material possessions biens
matter substance
essential part substance
drugs substance

substance abuse n
overindulgence in a drug abus de drogues

substantia nigra n
brain structure substantia nigra

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
large in size, quantity or value substantiel
essential substantiel

substantival /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ adj
grammar substantif

substantive /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant direct substantif

substantively adv
in a substantive manner substantivement

substantivise v
convert into a substantive substantiver

substation n
electrical substation poste

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
replacement or stand-in remplaçant substitut

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
to use in place of something else substituer remplacer de en mettre place

substitutes' bench n
the bench on which substitutes sit banc de touche banc des remplaçants

substitution n
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted remplacement
the replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another réaction de substitution

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
an indigenous language substrat
a metal which is plated with another metal which has different physical properties substrat
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached substrat
an underlying layer; a substratum substrat
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts substrat

subsume v
To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule; to colligate colliger généraliser rejoindre
to place under another as belonging to it subsumer impliquer

subsumption n
all senses subsomption

subtend /sʌbˈtɛnd/ v
to stretch underneath something sous-tendre

subterranean adj
below ground, under the earth, underground souterrain

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
heading below a title sous-titre
textual versions of the dialog in films sous-titre

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
to create subtitles sous-titrer

subtitled adj
a film in which the dialogue is translated into another language, and displayed at the bottom of the screen sous-titré

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
hard to grasp subtil délicat

subtlety /ˈsʌtəlti/ n
illusion food entremets
quality or act of being subtle subtilité

subtly /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/ /ˈsʌt.li/ adv
with subtleness, in a subtle manner subtilement

subtotal n
the total for a part of a list of numbers being summed sous-total

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
to remove or reduce soustraire

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
process soustraction

subtrahend /ˈsʌbtɹəhɛnd/ n
A number or quantity to be subtracted from another diminuteur

subtree n
mathematics, computer science: a tree wholly contained in another sous-arbre

subtropical adj
further from the equator than the tropical regions subtropical

subtropics n
the region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world subtropicales

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
Australian, New Zealand English: any subdivision of a conurbation banlieue
area on the periphery of a city or large town banlieue faubourg

suburban adj
relating to outskirts of a city suburbain banlieusard

suburbanite n
someone who dwells in suburbia banlieusard banlieusarde

suburbanization n
population movement from cities to suburbs banlieusardisation

subversive /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/ adj
intending to subvert subversif

subversively adv
in a subversive manner subversivement

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
to overthrow renverser

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
underground railway métro métropolitain

subwoofer n
a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies subwoofer

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of succéder
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful réussir avoir du succès

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
achievement of one's aim or goal succès

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
resulting in success couronné de succès ayant du [[succès]] marqué de [[succès]]

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
passing of royal power succession

successive adj
in a series successif

successively adv
in a serial manner successivement

successor /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
person or thing that immediately follows another successeur successeure successeuse

succinate n
salt or ester of succinic acid succinate

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
brief and to the point succinct

succor /ˈsʌ.kɚ/ n
Aid, assistance or relief from distress secours

succor /ˈsʌ.kɚ/ v
to give such assistance secourir

succubus /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
female demon succube

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
botany: having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water gras grasse succulent succulente
juicy or lush succulent

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
a succulent plant succulente

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
to die succomber
to give up, or give in succomber
to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire succomber

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
used as an intensifier tellement
used to make a comparison with something implied by context tel pareil

such as preposition
like comme

such is life phraseologicalUnit
used to express the acceptance of misfortune c'est la vie la vie est ainsi faite

such that conjunction
to the extent that tel que

such-and-such n
generic placeholder Untel

suchlike pronoun
more of the same kind choses de ce genre

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
colloquial: term of general disparagement [[être]] [[chiant]] [[être]] [[nul]]
to put the mouth or lips to a breast... to draw in milk téter
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc) sucer
to work the lips and tongue on sucer

suck face v
(colloquial) to kiss, especially deeply and for a prolonged time sucer la poire sucer la pomme

suck my cock phraseologicalUnit
expression of aggravation suce ma bite

suck off v
to give a blowjob [[faire]]/[[tailler]] une [[pipe]]

suck up v
to absorb fluid absorber
to adulate or flatter excessively cirer les pompes lécher les bottes

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
someone or something that sucks suceur suceuse
one who is easily fooled pigeon

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
to fool pigeonner

sucking /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ n
act of sucking succion

suckle /sʌ.kəl/ v
to give suck to allaiter
to nurse; to suck téter

suckling n
infant that is still breastfeeding nourrisson
young mammal which isn't weaned yet nourrisson

sucralose n
chlorinated sucrose sucralose

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ n
a disaccharide saccharose saccarose

suction n
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another succion

suction v
process sucer

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
cup using suction as an adhesive ventouse

sudanophilic adj
soudanophile

sudden /ˈsʌdn̩/ adj
happening quickly and with little or no warning soudain soudaine subit

sudden death n
climax of a game mort subite
instantaneous death mort subite

sudden infant death syndrome n
medical syndrome mort subite du nourrisson

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
happening quickly and with little or no warning soudainement tout d'un coup

suddenness n
state of being sudden soudaineté

sudoer n
sudoer

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
a puzzle using numbers sudoku

suds /sʌdz/ n
lather, foam eau savonneuse mousse de savon

suede /sweɪd/ n
type of leather daim suède cuir suédé

suet /s(j)uːɪt/ n
fat graisse de rognon

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
become worse souffrir pâtir
endure, undergo souffrir subir endurer supporter
feel pain souffrir
undergo hardship souffrir
allow souffrir

suffer from v
have a disease or condition souffrir

sufferer n
one who suffers malade

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ adj
experiencing pain douleur souffrance

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
condition souffrance Passion

suffete n
a magistrate of ancient Carthage suffète

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ v
be enough, sufficient, adequate suffire

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
adequate to wants suffisant
self-sufficient; self-satisfied; content autosuffisant

sufficient condition n
logical statement condition suffisante

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof proverb
today has provided enough to worry about à chaque jour suffit sa peine

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
in a sufficient manner suffisamment
to a sufficient extent suffisamment

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning suffixe

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
append (something) to the end of something else suffixer

suffixation n
addition of a suffix suffixation

suffocate v
(intransitive) to die due to insufficient oxygen supply to the body suffoquer
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body suffoquer
(transitive) to cause someone to suffer severely reduced oxygen supply to his body étouffer

suffocation n
asphyxia suffocation

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/ n
the right to vote suffrage

suffragette n
female supporter of women's right to vote suffragette

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ interjection
used in place of shit! fichtre zut

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
slang: a kiss bise bisou bizou
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink sucre
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc sucre
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy sucre
term of endearment ma chérie mon chou mon chéri

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
to add sugar to, to sweeten sucrer

sugar apple n
sweetsop atte pomme cannelle

sugar beet n
type of beet betterave à sucre betterave sucrière

sugar bowl n
small receptacle for serving sugar on a table sucrier

sugar cane n
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar canne à sucre

sugar daddy n
slang: man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner papa-gâteau

sugar glider n
Petaurus breviceps phalanger volant planeur de sucre sucre volant

sugar mama n
Older woman who spends money on a younger person for romantic or sexual purposes. maman-gâteau

sugar paste n
sugar dough pâte à sucre

sugar pie n
pie tarte au sucre

sugar substitute n
food additives édulcorant

sugar-loaf n
conical block of sugar pain de sucre

sugary adj
covered with or containing a large amount of sugar mielleux

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
to ask for without demanding suggérer proposer
to recommend suggérer
to make one suppose suggérer

suggestion /səɡˈdʒɛstʃən/ /səˈdʒɛstjən/ n
something suggested suggestion

suggestion box n
receptacle boîte à suggestions

suggestopedia n
a teaching method, mainly for foreign languages, that uses songs and games and focuses more on experimenting with the language than on formal acquisition of its rules suggestopédie

sui generis /suˑ.i ˈɡɛnɛɹɪs/ adj
by itself tout seul
in a class of its own de son genre

suicidal /s(j)uːɪˈsaɪdəl/ adj
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide suicidaire
pertaining to suicide suicidaire

suicidality n
tendency to commit suicide suicidalité

suicide /ˈsuəˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd/ n
instance of killing oneself suicide
person killing oneself suicidé suicidée

suicide attack n
suicide attack attentat-suicide

suid n
Suidae suidé

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems couleur enseigne
regular order; succession suite
set of clothes complet costume tailleur ensemble tenue
single garment that covers the whole body combinaison
slang: person who wears matching jacket and trousers costard

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ v
to agree, accord, be fitted to convenir
to please, to make content convenir

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
appropriate to a certain occasion approprié convenable idoine opportun

suitably adv
in a suitable manner convenablement

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ n
large piece of luggage valise

suite /swiːt/ n
musical form pre-dating the sonata suite
group of connected rooms suite
selection of music from a larger work suite
connected series or succession of objects suite
retinue or company of attendants suite

suitor n
wooer prétendant

sujuk n
type of sausage soudjouk

sukun n
Diacritic used to mark the absence of a vowel soukoun

sulfacetic adj
sulfacétique

sulfate /sʌlˈfeɪt/ n
inorganic chemistry: any salt of sulfuric acid sulfate
organic chemistry: any ester of sulfuric acid sulfate

sulfide n
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group sulfure

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
salt of sulfurous acid sulfite

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ adj
colour soufre

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
id=Q682|element soufre
colour soufre

sulfur dioxide n
the compound SO₂ dioxyde de soufre

sulfur monoxide n
sulfur monoxide monoxyde de soufre

sulfur trioxide n
the compound SO₃ trioxyde de soufre

sulfuric acid n
H2SO4 acide sulfurique

sulfurous /ˈsʌlfəɹəs/ adj
containing sulfur sulfureux

sulfurous acid n
the weak acid, H₂SO₃ acide sulfureux

sulk /sʌlk/ v
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn faire la gueule bouder

sulky adj
gloomy boudeur boudeuse

sullen adj
dismal morne
having a brooding ill temper maussade morose
sluggish lent

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
to corrupt or damage souiller
to soil or stain salir souiller

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
ruler sultan soudan

sultana n
raisin raisin de Smyrne

sultanate n
state ruled by a sultan sultanat

sultry /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
hot and humid étouffant
sexually enthralling torride
very hot and dry torride

sum /sʌm/ n
arithmetic problem calcul somme
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation somme
quantity of money somme

sum /sʌm/ v
to add together additionner

sumac /ˈsuːmæk/ n
shrub or small tree sumac

summable adj
having a Lebesgue integral sommable

summarily adv
briefly sommairement éphémère
in a summary manner sommairement

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
to give a capitulation of salient facts; to recapitulate or review récapituler
to prepare a summary résumer récapituler

summary /ˈsʌməɹɪ/ n
condensed presentation résumé compte rendu récapitulation sommaire

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
hottest season été

summer camp n
institution devoted to housing and entertaining children camp de vacances colonie de vacances

summer school n
academic sessions held in the summer université d'été école d'été

summer solstice n
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun solstice d'été

summer tire n
pneu d'été

summertime n
the period or season of summer été

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
relating to the summer estival

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
peak, top of mountain sommet
gathering of leaders sommet

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
law: to order someone to appear in court citer à comparaître convoquer
to ask someone to come convier convoquer
to call people together convoquer convier

summons /ˈsʌmənz/ n
call to do something, especially to come convocation
notice summoning someone to appear in court citation à comparaître

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
form of wrestling sumo

sumptuary adj
relating to expense somptuaire

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
magnificent, luxurious, splendid somptueux

sun /sʌn/ n
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system soleil
light and warmth received from the sun soleil
something like the sun in brightness or splendor soleil

sun /sʌn/ pn
soleil Soleil

sun bear n
Helarctos malayanus ours malais

sun dog n
spot parhélie

sun letter n
sun letter lettre solaire

sun shower n
rain shower mariage du loup

sunbath n
period of tanning bain de soleil

sunbathe v
to expose one's body to the sun prendre un bain de soleil

sunbather n
person who basks in the sun to get a tan bronzeur bronzeuse

sunbeam n
narrow, intense ray of sunlight rayon de soleil

sunburn n
burn coup de soleil actinite

sunburn v
to receive a sunburn attraper un coup de soleil

suncatcher n
capteur de soleil suncatcher

sunder /ˈsʌndɚ/ v
to break or separate or to break apart rompre

sundew n
group of insectivorous plants droséra

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow cadran solaire

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
fish of the family Molidae môle poisson-lune

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
flower tournesol

sunflower oil n
vegetable oil huile de tournesol

sunglasses n
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun lunettes de soleil

sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ n
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun [[lumière]] [[du]] [[soleil]] lumière du soleil

sunlounger n
bain de soleil

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
weather, day ensoleillé
place ensoleillé
cheerful ensoleillé

sunny side up adv
type of fried egg au miroir sur le plat

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
time of day lever du soleil potron-minet

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
opening in a vehicle roof toit ouvrant

sunscreen n
cream that protects the skin from the sun crème solaire écran solaire

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
changes in color of sky at sunset crépuscule coucher de soleil
final period of life crépuscule
time of day coucher de soleil

sunshade n
something to keep the sun off parasol ombrelle

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
direct rays of the sun soleil lumière du soleil

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
region on the sun's surface tache solaire

sunstroke n
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays insolation

suntan n
darkened coloration of the skin bronzage

suntan v
to attempt to obtain a suntan bronzer
to obtain a suntan bronzer hâler

suona n
Chinese double-reeded horn suona

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
better than usual super

super combined n
super-combiné

super cup n
supercoupe

super star cluster n
young, massive, dense star cluster super-amas d'étoiles

super-duper adj
truly great génial sensass super

superacid n
medium having very high acidity superacide

superannuated /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/ adj
obsolete, antiquated dépassé obsolète
retired or discarded due to age licencié pensionné

superatom n
a cluster of atoms which seems to exhibit some of the properties of elemental atoms superatome

superbly adv
excellently excellemment

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkæləˌfɹæd͡ʒəˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌæləˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpə(ɹ)ˌkalɨˌfɹad͡ʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiːˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious supercalifragilisticexpidelilicieux

supercargo n
officer in charge of cargo on board subrécargue

supercell n
severe thunderstorm supercellule

supercentenarian n
Someone aged 110 years or more supercentenaire

supercilious /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈsɪli.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
showing contemptuous indifference hautain

superclass n
class that passes attributes and methods classe mère

supercomputer n
computer that has great processing power superordinateur supercalculateur

superconducting adj
exhibiting superconductivity supraconducteur

superconductive adj
exhibiting or relating to superconductivity supraconducteur

superconductivity n
property of a material whereby it has no resistance supraconductivité

superconductor n
a substance supraconducteur

supercritical fluid n
substance fluide supercritique

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
part of the mind surmoi

superessive case n
case used to indicate location on an object superessif

superexcellent /ˌsuːpəˈɹɛksələnt/ adj
Uncommonly excellent excellentissime

superfamily n
group of related proteins or other molecules superfamille
taxonomic category superfamille

superfetation /suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/ n
formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus. superfétation

superficial adj
shallow, lacking substance superficiel

superficially adv
in a superficial manner superficiellement

superfluid adj
exhibiting superfluidity superfluide

superfluid n
substance that exhibits superfluidity superfluide

superfluidity n
frictionless flow of a liquid superfluidité

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
quality or state of being superfluous superfluité
something superfluous superflu

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
excess of what is sufficient superflu

superfood n
food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits super-aliment superaliment

supergiant n
very large star supergéant

supergravity n
field theory supergravité

superhabitable planet /ˌs(j)uːpəˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ /ˌsupɚˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ n
hypothetical type of exoplanet planète super-habitable

superhero n
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers super-héros

superheroine n
a female supehero super-héroïne

superimpose v
to place an object over another object superposer

superintend v
diriger surveiller

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something surintendant

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
higher in rank or quality supérieur
located above supérieur

superiority /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
the state of being superior supériorité

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
exceptionally good suprême
of or pertaining to a superlative superlatif

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
form of adjective expressing "most" superlatif
highest degree of something superlatif

superlative degree n
(grammar) superlatif

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers superman
übermensch surhomme

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
store supermarché
chain of stores supermarché

supermassive black hole n
Any black hole with a large mass trou noir supermassif

supermethod n
object-oriented programming superméthode

supermodel n
famous fashion model top model

supernal /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ adj
exalted, exquisite, superlative exquis ineffable paradisiaque ravissant sublime
pertaining to heaven or to the sky céleste

supernatant adj
floating on the surface of a liquid surnageant

supernatural adj
above nature surnaturel surnaturelle

supernova n
exploding star supernova

supernumerary adj
beyond the standard or prescribed amount en surnombre surnuméraire
beyond what is necessary en surnombre en trop

supernumerary n
somebody who works in a group without forming part of the regular staff suppléant surnuméraire

superorder n
taxonomic category superordre

superordinate adj
greater in degree, rank or position surordonné

superorganism n
social colony superorganisme

superpackage n
package situated above another superpackage

superpartner n
particle superpartenaire

superphylum n
taxonomic category above phylum and below subkingdom superembranchement

superposition principle n
The principle that a linear combination of two or more solutions of an equation is itself a solution principe de superposition

superpower n
fictional extraordinary ability superpouvoir
sovereign state superpuissance

superscript n
a type of lettering form exposant lettre supérieure

supersede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
Take the place of supplanter

superset n
set containing all elements of another set sur-ensemble

supersolid n
superfluid material supersolide

supersolidity n
(uncountable) condition of being supersolid supersolidité

supersonic adj
greater than the speed of sound supersonique

superstar n
very famous person superstar

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
a set of beliefs that future events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way superstition

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
susceptible to superstitions superstitieux superstitieuse

superstratum n
superstrat

superstring n
hypothetical physical object supercorde

supersymmetry n
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces supersymétrie

superuser n
user with complete access to an operating system administrateur root super-utilisateur

supervillain n
a fictional criminal or evil-doer with superpowers super-vilain

supervise v
to oversee or direct encadrer superviser

supervision n
the act or instance of supervising supervision surveillance

supervisor n
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc. superviseur

superwoman n
exceptional woman superfemme surfemme

supine /ˈs(j)uː.paɪn/ adj
lying back supinal

supine /ˈs(j)uː.paɪn/ n
verbal noun supin

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
dinner at night souper
food before going to bed souper

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
to remove violently déposer détrôner dézinguer renverser éradiquer
to take the place of, to replace supplanter

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
compliant souple
lithe and agile when moving and bending souple
pliant, easy to bend souple

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt / n
additional section of a newspaper supplément
something added supplément
supplementary angle in geometry supplément

supplementary adj
additional supplémentaire

supplementary angles n
pair of angles angle supplémentaire

suppleness n
the quality of being supple souplesse

suppletion /səˈpliːʃn/ n
(grammar) the use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking supplétion supplétisme

suppletive adj
grammar supplétif

suppliant /ˈsʌplɪənt/ adj
suppliant

supplicate /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
beg, beseech supplier

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
one who supplies, a provider fournisseur

supply /səˈplaɪ/ n
act of supplying approvisionnement
provisions vivres

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
to provide, make available for use fournir approvisionner

supply and demand n
economic model of pricing l'offre et la demande offre et demande

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
financial or other help soutien appui
something which supports soutien appui

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
to keep from falling soutenir
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid soutenir
to help, particularly financially soutenir

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
Person who supports, an adherent partisan supporteur supporter supporteuse supportrice
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
conclude; believe supposer imaginer
theorize; hypothesize supposer

supposed /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
expected supposé

supposed to /səˈpoʊs tə/ /səˈpoʊs ˌtu/ phraseologicalUnit
Required to censé devoir faire

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity suppositoire

suppurate v
form or discharge pus suppurer

supramolecule n
organized system of molecules supramolécule

supranational adj
of greater than national scope supranational

suprarenal adj
located above the kidney surrénal

suprasternal notch n
conspicuous dip visible at the top of the human chest where the neck joins the sternum fourchette sternale

supremacist n
advocate of supremacy of one group over others suprémaciste

supremacy n
quality of being supreme suprématie

supreme /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ adj
dominant suprême

supreme being n
deity with power over all things Être suprême

supreme court n
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction cour suprême

supremely adv
to the highest degree suprêmement

supremum n
element of a set supremum

sura n
chapter of the Qur'an sourate

surcharge n
addition of extra charge surcharge

surcingle /ˈsəɹsɪŋɡɫ̩/ /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ n
surfaix

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊɹ/ adj
certain in one's knowledge or belief certain sûr
certain, reliable certain sûr sûre

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
noncommittal yes d'accord
of course bien sûr

surely /ˈʃʊ(ə)ɹli/ adv
certainly, undoubtedly sûrement assurément
with confidence assurément sûrement
without fail sûrement

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɚɹəti/ n
law: one who undertakes such promise caution
law: promise to pay on behalf of another cautionnement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
waves that break brisants

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
to browse the Internet surfer
to ride a wave surfer

surf and turf n
mer & terre mer et terre terre & mer terre et mer

surface /ˈsɝːfɪs/ n
up-side of a flat object surface superficie

surface /ˈsɝːfɪs/ v
for information to become known faire surface
to rise to the surface faire surface

surface plasmon n
quantized electromagnetic wave plasmon de surface

surface tension n
the effect on the surface of a liquid tension superficielle

surface-to-air adj
fired from the ground sol-air

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
surface active agent tensioactif mouillant surfactant surfactif

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves planche de surf

surfer n
person who rides a surfboard surfeur surfeuse
person who surfs the Internet internaute

surfing n
sport surf

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ n
(electricity) electrical spike montée
sudden transient rush or flood vague afflux montée poussée

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ v
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly déferler

surge protector n
appliance designed to protect electrical devices parafoudre parasurtenseur

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
doctor who performs surgery chirurgien chirurgienne

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
medical specialty chirurgie
procedure involving major incisions chirurgie opération
room or department where surgery is performed salle opératoire

surgical /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to surgery chirurgical
precise or very accurate chirurgical

surjection /sɜː(ɹ).dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
function that is a many-to-one mapping surjection

surly /ˈsɜːli/ adj
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious arrogant autoritaire
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly grincheux grognon impoli
threatening, menacing, gloomy menaçant morne rude

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
to conjecture, to opine or to posit with contestable premises présumer supposer suspecter

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
to get over; to overcome surmonter

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
name that indicates family nom de famille nom patronyme

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
to exceed surpasser dépasser excéder

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
liturgical vestment surplis

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
excess, overplus surplus
funds in public treasury greater than ordinary needs excédentaire

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
something not expected surprise
attributively: that is unexpected surprise
feeling that something unexpected has happened surprise

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
cause (someone) to feel surprise surprendre étonner
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise surprendre

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
caused to feel surprise surpris surprise

surprising adj
that is or are a surprise étonnant surprenant surprenante étonnante

surprisingly adv
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual étonnamment

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy surréalisme

surrealist adj
of, or relating to surrealism surréaliste

surrealist n
surrealist artist surréaliste

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ n
an act of surrendering capitulation reddition

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ v
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another capituler se rendre
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another capituler

surreptitious /ˌsɜɹ.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert subreptice furtif

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
in a surreptitious manner furtivement subrepticement

surrogacy n
surrogate motherhood GPA gestation pour autrui

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ n
A person or animal that acts as a substitute for another personne de substitution substitut
substitute remplaçant remplaçante substitut substitute suppléant suppléante

surrogate mother n
woman who gives birth to a child not her own mère porteuse

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions entourer
to enclose to prevent escape enceindre

surroundings n
area surrounding someone or something environnement voisinage

surtitle n
translation surtitre

surtitle v
provide surtitles surtitrer

surveil /sɚˈveɪl/ v
To keep someone or something under surveillance surveiller

surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ n
observation of individuals or groups of individuals surveillance fichage

surveillance camera n
CCTV camera caméra de surveillance

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
act of surveying arpentage reconnaissance sondage
an examination enquête
operation of finding the contour, dimensions or position as any part of the Earth's surface reconnaissance

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ v
to inspect; to examine inspecter

surveyor n
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface arpenteur arpenteuse géomètre

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/ n
continued existence or life survie

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
person: continue to live survivre
live longer than survivre
object, concept: continue to exist survivre
live past a life-threatening event survivre

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
one who survives survivant rescapé rescapée survivante

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
the condition of being susceptible susceptibilité
electric susceptibility susceptibilité

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
especially sensitive susceptible

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
Japanese dish sushi

suslik n
Spermophilus or Citellus souslik zisel

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
person suspected of something suspect

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
believe to be guilty soupçonner suspecter

suspend /səˈspɛnd/ v
To create a suspension suspendre mettre en suspension
To halt temporarily suspendre
To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event suspendre
To hang freely suspendre

suspended animation n
the slowing of life processes animation suspendue biostase

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
an item used hold up trousers bretelles
item used to hold up stocking jarretelle

suspender belt n
suspender belt porte-jarretelles

suspension bridge n
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables pont suspendu

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong suspicion soupçon

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
arousing suspicion suspect
distrustful méfiant
expressing suspicion soupçonneux suspicieux

suss out v
to work out, to determine capter piger

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ v
to maintain something maintenir
to provide for or nourish something subvenir

sustainability n
ability to sustain something soutenabilité
ecological sense durabilité

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
able to be sustained viable durable
able to be sustained: environmental term durable

sustainable development n
Development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity développement durable

susurrus /ˈsu.sə.ɹəs/ /ˈsuː.sə.ɹəs/ n
whispering or rustling sound susurrement

sutler /ˈsʌtlə/ /ˈsʌtləɹ/ n
a person who follows an army, selling provisions cantinier

sutra /ˈsuːtɹə/ n
a rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy soutra sutra

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ n
seam suture

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ v
to sew up or join by means of a suture suturer

suzerain /ˈsuz(ə)ɹən/ n
dominant nation or state suzerain

suzerainty /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/ n
relation between a superior state and a subservient state suzeraineté

svarabhakti /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ n
epenthesis of a vowel svarabhakti

swaddle /swɔdl/ v
to bind a baby emmailloter langer emmitoufler

swaddling clothes n
garment langes

swag /swæɡ/ v
burglar's or thief's booty; a boodle butin
bushman's possessions in a drape balluchon baluchon

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ n
prideful boasting or bragging fanfaronnade gasconnade hâblerie plastronnade vantardise

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
to act in a pompous manner pavaner plastronner rouler des mécaniques
to boast or brag noisily fanfaronner se vanter
to walk with a swaying motion rouler des épaules

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒləʊ/ n
bird hirondelle

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒləʊ/ v
to believe or accept avaler digérer
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach avaler
to take in, to consume avaler
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus avaler déglutir

swallow one's pride v
To hide one's feelings of pride, adopting more humble stance ravaler sa fierté

swallow up v
completely enclose or envelop engloutir engouffrer

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ n
butterfly machaon
tailcoat frac queue-de-pie

swamp n
type of wetland marais marécage

swamp v
overwhelm submerger

swamp white oak n
Quercus bicolor chêne bicolore

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus cygne cygneau cygne femelle cygne mâle cygnet jeune cygne

swan dive n
A dive starting with arms outstretched saut de l'ange

swan song n
a final performance chant du cygne

swanky adj
posh; elegant; ritzy classe élégant

swap n
exchange échange

swap v
exchange or give (something) in exchange for permuter

swap out v
échanger

swappable adj
that can be swapped échangeable

swaption n
instrument granting the owner an option to enter an interest rate swap swaption

sward /swɔː(ɹ)d/ n
lawn, meadow pelouse
sod, turf gazon

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
waste chips or shavings copeau

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
a mass of people or animals in turmoil essaim nuée
large number of insects essaim grouillement

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
to move as a swarm essaimer

swashbuckling adj
adventurous aventurier truculent

swastika n
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle svastika croix gammée

swat /swɒt/ n
a hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking coup

swat /swɒt/ v
to beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit frapper

swatch /swɒtʃ/ /swɔtʃ/ n
a piece, pattern, or sample motif échantillon

sway /sweɪ/ n
Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side autorité influence poids
Preponderance; turn or cast of balance prépondérance

sway /sweɪ/ v
to influence or direct by power and authority influencer
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock balancer

swear /ˈswɛə/ /ˈswɛɚ/ v
to curse, to use offensive language jurer gronder
to take an oath jurer

swear like a trooper v
jurer comme un charretier

swear word n
impolite or offensive taboo word gros mot juron

sweat /swɛt/ n
fluid that exits the body through pores sueur transpiration
slang for soldier troufion troupier

sweat /swɛt/ v
informal: to worry se faire du mauvais sang
to emit in the manner of sweat suer
to emit sweat suer transpirer

sweat like a pig v
sweat profusely suer comme un bœuf

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise sweat sweat-shirt sweater
similar garment worn for warmth pull pull-over chandail

sweating n
bodily process transpiration

sweatshirt n
loose shirt sweat-shirt sweatshirt

sweatshop n
factory atelier d'exploitation atelier de misère atelier de pressurage

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
covered in sweat en sueur moite
likely to cause one to sweat sudatoire

swede /swiːd/ n
plant chou-navet
yellow root of Brassica napus rutabaga chou-navet

sweep /swiːp/ n
single action of sweeping balayage

sweep /swiːp/ v
to clean using a broom or brush balayer
to search methodically balayer

sweep away v
to remove something by sweeping balayer

sweeper n
in soccer libéro libero
one who sweeps floors or chimneys balayeur

sweeping adj
wide, broad, affecting many things complet large radical vaste à l'emporte-pièce

sweeping n
An instance of sweeping. balayage
The activity of sweeping. balayage

sweet /swiːt/ adj
colloquial, very good génial
having a helpful disposition gentil charmant
having a pleasant sound doux mélodieux
having a pleasant taste doux sucré
not having a salty taste doux sucré
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar doux sucré
having a pleasing disposition doux sympa sympathique
having a taste of sugar sucré doux
containing a sweetening ingredient sucré doux
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale frais

sweet /swiːt/ adv
in a sweet manner doucement

sweet /swiːt/ n
sugary confection bonbon friandise sucreries

sweet chestnut n
nut châtaigne
tree Castanea sativa châtaignier

sweet clover n
Melilotus mélilot

sweet corn n
corn suitable for eating by humans maïs doux

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
sweet dreams fais de beaux rêves faites de beaux rêves

sweet flag n
Acorus calamus acore odorant

sweet pea n
flowering plant pois de senteur

sweet potato n
tuber patate douce patate
vine patate douce patate

sweet william n
Dianthus barbatus œillet de poète

sweet woodruff n
Asperula odorata aspérule odorante gaillet odorant reine des bois

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food ris

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
to make sweet to the taste adoucir

sweeten the pot v
to make a living mettre du beurre dans les épinards

sweetener n
food additive édulcorant

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ n
a person very much liked or loved by someone else chéri chérie amante amour ange
a person who is always very kind chéri

sweetie /ˈswiːti/ n
sweetheart ange

sweetish adj
somewhat sweet douceâtre douçâtre

sweetly adv
in a sweet or pleasant manner doucement

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
sweet delicacy friandise

sweets n
confectionery, candy bonbon confection

sweetshop n
shop selling predominantly confectionery confiserie pâtisserie

swell /swɛl/ adj
excellent chouette sensass

swell /swɛl/ n
series of waves houle

swell /swɛl/ v
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged gonfler enfler
to cause to become bigger gonfler

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
the state of being swollen gonflement

swidden n
area cleared and burnt for cultivation brûlis

swift /swɪft/ adj
fast; quick rapide

swift /swɪft/ n
bird martinet

swig /swɪɡ/ n
a drink lampée

swig /swɪɡ/ v
to drink (usually by gulping) lamper

swill /swɪl/ n
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps soupe

swim /swɪm/ n
act or instance of swimming natation

swim /swɪm/ v
move through water nager

swim bladder n
fish organ vessie natatoire

swim cap n
cap worn by swimmers bonnet de bain

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
one who swims nageur nageuse

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
human activity of moving oneself through water natation nage

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
pool for swimming piscine

swimming trunks n
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing maillot de bain slip de bain

swimsuit n
tight-fitting garment worn for swimming maillot de bain maillot costume de bain

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
an instance of swindling entourloupe escroquerie

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
to defraud someone entourlouper escroquer
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods entourlouper escroquer

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds escroc aigrefin margoulin

swine /swaɪn/ n
contemptible person porc salaud garce vermine

swine fever n
pathology peste porcine

swine flu n
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses grippe porcine

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
electoral change revirement
hanging seat balançoire
manner in which something is swung balancement
music style swing

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
to dance swinguer
to ride on a swing balancer
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point balancer se balancer osciller

swing bridge n
movable bridge pont tournant

swinger n
person who practices swinging échangiste

swinging n
sexual practice échangisme

swipe v
to slide through a reader glisser

swirl n
whirling eddy tourbillon

swirl v
to twist or whirl tourbillonner

switch /swɪtʃ/ adv
Skiing switch
Snowboarding switch

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
command line notation commutateur
system allowing the interconnection of telephone lines commutateur
device to turn electric current on and off interrupteur
movable section of railroad track aiguillage aiguille
networking device commutateur réseau
thin rod used as a whip badine

switch /swɪtʃ/ v
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch commuter
to change places or tasks changer
to exchange échanger
to hit with a switch (rod) fouetter

switch off v
turn switch to off position éteindre

switch on v
to turn a switch to the "on" position allumer

switchback n
zigzag path lacet

switchblade n
a folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed couteau à cran d'arrêt

switchboard n
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls standard standard téléphonique

switcher n
A railway locomotive used for shunting; a shunter locotracteur

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
a piece, as a ring or hook émerillon

swizz n
a swindle arnaque entourloupe

swizz v
to swindle arnaquer entourlouper

swizzle stick n
small utensil used to mix or stir drinks touillette

swollen /ˈswəʊlən/ adj
distended enflé gonflé

swoon /swuːn/ n
a faint pâmoison

swoon /swuːn/ v
to faint s'évanouir

swoop /ˈswuːp/ n
an act of rushedly doing something précipitation

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
one who handles a sword épéiste
weapon épée glaive

sword knot n
ribbon attached to sword-hilt dragonne

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune épée de Damoclès

swordfish n
Xiphias gladius espadon

swordplay n
fighting with a sword escrime

swordsman n
a person skilled at using swords maître d'armes
a person who fights with a sword épéiste

swordsmith n
a maker of swords forgeron d'épées forgeron de sabres

swot /swɒt/ n
one who swots bosseur bachoteur bûcheur
vigorous study bachot bachotage
work boulot tapin

swot /swɒt/ v
study hard bûcher bachoter bosser potasser
study something hard bosser bûcher potasser

sybarite /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
person devoted to pleasure and luxury sybarite

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
Ficus sycomorus figuier sycomore sycomore
Platanus platane

sycamore maple n
Acer pseudoplatanus érable sycomore

sycophancy n
fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery flagornerie flatterie

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person. flagorneur

syenite /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ n
igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende syénite

syllabary /ˈsɪləˌbɛɹi/ n
system syllabaire

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
in linguistics syllabique
of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable syllabique

syllabification /sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
division of a word into syllables syllabification

syllabify /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ v
to parse into syllables syllaber

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
unit of speech syllabe

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
a summary of topic plan de cours programme syllabus

syllepsis /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/ n
figure of speech syllepse

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
inference from premises syllogisme
syllogisme

sylph /sɪlf/ n
The elemental being of air sylphe sylphide

sylvan /ˈsɪlvən/ adj
pertaining to the forest, or woodlands sylvain sylvestre
wooded sylvestre

sylviculturist n
one who cultivates forest trees sylviculteur sylvicultrice

sylvite n
saline evaporite sylvine

symbiont n
organism in a symbiotic relationship symbiote

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
relationship of mutual benefit symbiose

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biology: living together symbiotique
having a mutually beneficial relationship symbiotique

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
character or glyph symbole
object meant to represent another symbole
summary of a dogmatic statement of faith symbole
type of noun symbole

symbolic adj
Referring to something with an implicit meaning symbolique
Pertaining to a symbol symbolique

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɨ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɨ/ adv
in a symbolic manner symboliquement

symbolise v
To be symbolic of; to represent symboliser

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
representation of a concept symbolisme

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
To be symbolic of; to represent symboliser

symbology [sɪmˈbɑlədʒi] [sɪmˈbɒlədʒi] n
study of symbols symbologie

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
exhibiting symmetry symétrique

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis symétrie
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole symétrie

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy sympathique

sympathetic nervous system n
sympathetic nervous system système nerveux orthosympathique

sympathetically /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk(ə)li/ adv
demonstrating a sharing in the feelings of others sympathiquement

sympathize v
to show sympathy compatir apitoyer

sympathizer adj
who sympathizes compatissant compatissante

sympathizer n
a person who sympathizes compatissant compatissante

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy sympathie
mutual relationship sympathie
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another sympathie compassion condoléance

sympatry n
the use of the same geographical areas without interbreeding sympatrie

symphonic poem n
piece of music based on something non-musical poème symphonique

symphonist n
composer of symphonies symphoniste

symphony /ˈsɪm.fəˌni/ n
piece of orchestral music symphonie

symphony orchestra n
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music philharmonique

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
conference symposium

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
figuratively: indicator of something symptôme
something that indicates a disease or disorder symptôme

symptomatic adj
showing symptoms symptomatique

synaeresis /sɪnˈɛɹəsɪs/ n
synérèse

synaesthesia /ˌsɪnɪsˈθiːʒə/ n
physiological or psychological phenomenon synesthésie
literary device synesthésie

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
place synagogue

synalepha n
melding of separate vowels into a single syllable synalèphe

synallagmatic adj
imposing reciprocal obligations upon the parties synallagmatique

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
junction between neurons synapse

synaptic adj
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell synaptique

synastry n
astral conjunction synastrie

syncarpous adj
syncarpe

synchrocyclotron /sɪŋkɹəʊˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
particle accelerator synchrocyclotron

synchronic adj
relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history synchronique

synchronised skating n
figure skating in a team patinage synchronisé

synchronised swimming n
swimming event nage synchronisée natation synchronisée

synchronization n
the state or property of being synchronized synchronisation

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
cause two events to have coordinated timing synchroniser

synchronized diving n
sport plongeon synchronisé

synchronized skating n
figure skating in a team patinage synchronisé

synchronized swimming n
swimming event natation synchronisée

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
at the same time synchrone

synchrotron /ˈsɪŋkɹə(ʊ)tɹɒn/ n
form of cyclotron synchrotron

synclinal adj
formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane synclinal

synclinal n
synclinal fold synclinal

syncopate v
music: to stress a weak beat syncoper

syncopation n
rhythm quality syncopation syncope

syncope /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ n
loss of consciousness syncope pâmoison

syncretic /sɪŋˈkɹɛtɪk/ adj
combining disparate elements syncrétique

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm/ n
fusion of different systems or beliefs syncrétisme
fusion of different inflexional forms syncrétisme

syndical /ˈsɪndɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a syndicate syndical

syndicalism n
the belief that capitalism should be replaced with labor unions syndicalisme

syndicalist n
believer in the principles of syndicalism syndicaliste

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ n
group of individuals or companies syndicat

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours syndrome

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole synecdoque

synecology n
one of two broad subdivisions of ecology (the other being autecology), meaning the study of groups of organisms associated as a unit (essentially a biological community) synécologie

synergy /ˈsɪnədʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ n
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts synergie
result of combining two different groups, people, objects or processes synergie
medicine: combined action synergie

synfibrosis n
synfibrose

synizesis n
biological phenomenon synizèse
eye defect synizèse
linguistic feature synizèse
poetic figure of speech synizèse

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
ecclesiastic council or meeting synode

synoecism /sɪˈniːsɪzəm/ n
unification under one capital city synœcisme

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
word with same meaning as another synonyme
in botanical nomenclature synonyme
in zoological nomenclature synonyme

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
genetics: with both forms yielding the same protein synonyme
having a similar meaning synonyme
of, or being a synonym synonyme

synonymy n
synonymie

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
brief summary abrégé précis résumé

synovia n
fluid secreted by the synovium of a joint synovie

synovium n
soft tissue within joint membrane synoviale

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
of, related to or connected with syntax syntaxique syntactique

syntactic salt n
sel syntaxique

syntactic sugar n
sucre syntaxique

syntactically adv
according to the rules of syntax syntaxiquement

syntactician n
expert in syntax syntacticien syntacticienne

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
syntactic string of words syntagme
sequence of linguistic units syntagme

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
study of the structure of phrases and sentences syntaxe
set of rules that govern how words are combined syntaxe
formal rules of a computer language syntaxe

syntax highlighting n
highlighting of source code coloration syntaxique

synthesis /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/ n
chemistry: reaction of elements or compounds synthèse
formation of something complex or coherent synthèse
philosophy: combination of thesis and antithesis synthèse
logic: deduction from the general to the particular synthèse

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
To be produced a by chemical synthesis synthétiser
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis synthétiser

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
music: an electronic keyboard instrument synthétiseur

synthetic /sɪnˈθetɪk/ adj
of, or relating to synthesis synthétique

syntonic /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/ adj
having the same frequency syntone
in harmony with one's personality syntone

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum syphilis

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
a device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane poire
hypodermic syringe seringue

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ v
to inject fluid by means of a syringe seringuer

syrup /ˈsɪɹəp/ n
liquid sirop

syrupy adj
having the taste or consistency or syrup siropeux

sysadmin n
systems administrator administrateur systèmes

sysop /ˈsɪsˌɒp/ n
sysop

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members système
medicine: body organs contributing to a vegetative function système

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure systématique
of, relating to, or being a system systématique

systematically adv
in an organized manner systématiquement

systematization n
act of systematizing systématisation

systematize /ˈsɪstəməˌtaɪz/ v
to arrange into a systematic order systématiser

systemic adj
pertaining to an entire organism systémique

systems analyst n
person analyste

systems engineering n
interdisciplinary field of engineering ingénierie des systèmes

systolic adj
of or relating to systole systolique

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
astronomical conjunction syzygie

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits séance

tab /tæb/ v
navigational widget in a GUI onglet
small flap or strip of material attached to something languette onglet
a space character that extends to the next column tabulation
credit in a shop or bar ardoise
restaurant bill note addition douloureuse
short for tabulator onglet

tabbouleh /təˈbuːli/ n
Middle Eastern salad taboule taboulé

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ adj
brindled moiré ondé tigré

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
cat chat tigré tabby

tabernacle n
portable tent used before the construction of the temple tabernacle
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist tabernacle
any portable shrine used in heathen or idolatrous worship tabernacle
any temporary dwelling, a hut, tent, booth tabernacle

tablature /tæblətʃɜ/ n
form of musical notation tablature

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
grid of data in rows and columns tableau table
item of furniture table

table /ˈteɪbəl/ v
to put on a table mettre sur la table

table hockey n
hockey sur table

table lamp n
lamp designed for tables lampe de table

table linen n
linge de table

table of contents n
organized list summarizing book or document table des matières

table salt n
salt to season food sel de table sel

table tennis n
game similar to tennis tennis de table ping-pong

table wine n
ordinary wine, which is neither fortified nor sparkling vin de table

tablecloth n
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table nappe nappe de table

tableland n
flat region of terrain plateau

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlspun/ /ˈteɪbəlspuːn/ n
Australia: a spoon for cooking cuiller à pot louche
a large spoon, used for eating food cuillère à soupe grande cuillère
a unit of measure cuillère à soupe

tablet computer n
a type of computer ordinateur tablette tablette tablette numérique tablette tactile

tableware n
cutlery, crockery and glassware couvert vaisselle

tabloid adj
in the format of a tabloid tabloïde tabloïd

tabloid n
A newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature tabloïd tabloïde

taboo /təˈbuː/ adj
excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention tabou taboue

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
inhibition or ban tabou
in Polynesia: something which may not be used tabou

tabor n
small drum tambour

tabular adj
organized as a table or list tabellaire tabulaire

tabulation n
the act or process of tabulating tabulation

tabulator n
computing: early data processing machine tabulatrice

tachistoscope n
tachistoscope

tachocline /ta.ko.klaɪn/ n
tachocline

tachometer n
device for measuring rpm tachymètre

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
rapid resting heart rate tachycardie

tachygraphy /tæˈkɪɡrəfiː/ n
the art and practice of rapid writing tachygraphie
stenography as done in ancient times tachygraphie

tachyon n
tachyon

tachyphagia n
excessively rapid eating of food tachyphagie

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent tacite

tacitly adv
in a tacit manner tacitement

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
untalkative, silent taciturne

tack /tak/ /tæk/ n
any equipment worn by horse harnachement harnais
nautical: maneuver virement lof pour lof
nautical: rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corner of the sail écoute

tack /tak/ /tæk/ v
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind louvoyer virer de bord

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
sports: attempt to take control over the ball tacle plaquage

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
American football, rugby: to bring a ball carrier to the ground plaquer
sports: to attempt to take away a ball tacler
to face or deal with affronter combattre

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
colloquial: in bad taste quétaine

taco /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ n
Mexican snack food taco

tact n
careful consideration in dealing with others to avoid giving offense tact

tactful adj
possessing tact plein de tact diplomatique

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
action to achieve some end tactique

tactical adj
of or relating to tactics tactique

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ n
person skilled in tactics tacticien

tactics n
the employment of forces tactique

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ adj
tangible tactile

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
toad or frog larva têtard

taekwondo n
a martial art taekwondo

tael n
tael

tafsir n
interpretation of the Qur'an tafsir

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
element of markup language balise
game chat loup
small label étiquette

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ v
to label étiqueter
to mark with one’s tag (graffiti) taguer

tag question n
question inviting agreement question tag question-tag

tagger n
person who writes graffiti tagueur

tagliatelle /ˌtæl.jəˈtɛl.i/ n
flat ribbons of pasta tagliatelle

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
sesame paste tahini

tai chi /ˌtaɪˈtʃiː/ n
form of martial art tai chi

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
subarctic zone of coniferous forest taïga

taikonaut n
Chinese astronaut taïkonaute

tail /teɪl/ n
appendage of an animal queue
comet tail queue
rear of an aircraft queue
slang for the phallus queue
typography: lower loop of letters queue
reverse side of a coin pile

tail between one's legs adv
defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner la queue entre les jambes

tailback n
a traffic jam embouteillage

tailbone /ˈteɪlˌboʊn/ /ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/ n
final fused vertebrae coccyx

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
formal evening jacket frac queue-de-pie

tailgut n
gut or synthetic cord attache cordier

tailings n
waste that remains after the minerals have been extracted from an ore débris

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession tailleur tailleuse

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
restrict something to particular need adapter

tailor's chalk n
chalk-like material used for marking alterations on fabric craie de tailleur craie de couturière

tailored adj
adjusted by a tailor, fitted sur-mesure

tailpiece n
secures strings on a musical instrument cordier

tailpipe /ˈteɪlpaɪp/ n
exhaust pipe pot d'échappement

tails n
side of coin pile

tailwind n
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship vent en poupe

taint /teɪnt/ n
contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food contamination infection souillure
mark of disgrace, especially on one's character souillure tache

tajine n
Moroccan stew tajine

taka n
national currency of Bangladesh taka

takbir n
takbir takbîr

take /teɪk/ n
film: attempt to record a scene prise

take /teɪk/ v
to grab with the hands prendre
to grab and move to oneself prendre
to get into one's possession prendre
to ingest medicine prendre
to gain a position by force prendre
to last or expend [an amount of time] prendre
to choose prendre
to have sex with prendre forcer violer

take a breather v
to take a break souffler

take a dip v
faire trempette se tremper

take a dump v
vulgar, slang: defecate couler un bronze

take a look v
to examine or observe jeter un œil

take a seat v
sit down prendre un siège

take action v
to act, especially decisively passer à l'acte

take advantage v
profit from a situation tirer profit

take advantage of v
make use of profiter de

take after v
to resemble in appearance or habit ressembler tenir de

take back v
cause to remember some past event or time ramener
retract an earlier statement retirer
to regain possession of something reprendre
to return something to a vendor for a refund remporter retourner

take by storm /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːm/ /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːɹm/ v
To rapidly gain popularity in a place prendre d'assaut

take care interjection
good-bye prends soin de toi prenez soin de vous

take care v
be cautious, careful faire attention soucier
to be in charge of something prendre soin

take care of v
deal with occuper
look after prendre soin de s'occuper de soigner

take charge v
assume control or responsibility prendre en charge prendre la direction

take exception v
to be offended by s'offusquer (de) se formaliser (de)
to disagree désapprouver (quelque chose) ne pas être d'accord (avec quelque chose)

take flight v
to become airborne prendre son envol prendre son vol s'envoler
to flee prendre la fuite

take for granted v
assume something to be true without verification or proof considérer comme allant de soi prendre pour acquis
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of prendre pour acquis

take heart interjection
bon courage

take hostage v
take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand prendre en otage

take into account v
to consider or regard; to include tenir compte considérer tenir en compte

take it or leave it phraseologicalUnit
accept the situation without change à prendre ou à laisser

take it out on v
unleash one's anger passer ses nerfs sur

take it up the ass v
To be cheated or treated unfairly se faire enculer
To be the recipient of anal sex prendre dans le cul se faire enculer

take lightly v
approach casually prendre à la légère

take off v
to begin flight décoller prendre son essor prendre son vol
to depart décoller s'arracher
to remove enlever ôter

take offense v
feel and possibly show resentment offenser

take one's leave v
say goodbye dire adieu faire ses adieux prendre congé

take one's pick v
choose faire son choix

take one's time v
go about something slowly and carefully prendre son temps
take more time to do something than is considered acceptable prendre son temps

take out v
to remove sortir supprimer

take out of context v
to report out of context décontextualiser

take over v
to adopt a further responsibility assumer
to assume control reprendre
to relieve someone temporarily remplacer

take part v
participate or join participer prendre part

take place v
to happen avoir lieu se dérouler

take point v
to be the first, to lead in the combat passer devant

take revenge v
to avenge; to get back at venger

take root v
to become established, to take hold s'enraciner
to grow roots into soil prendre racine raciner

take seriously v
take seriously prendre au sérieux

take shape v
take a definite form prendre forme

take sick v
become ill tomber malade

take sides v
to join in a confrontation prendre parti

take steps v
to initiate a course of action prendre des mesures

take the bull by the horns v
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty prendre le taureau par les cornes

take the lead /ˈtɛɪkθəˈliːd/ v
to advance into first place ouvrir la marche passer en tête
to assume leadership over a group prendre le commandement

take the liberty v
act on one's own authority prendre la liberté

take the piss v
to mock or ridicule (transitive) se foutre de la gueule

take time v
to require a long period of time prendre du temps
to volunteer to spend one's time prendre de son temps prendre le temps

take to heart v
to take something seriously prendre à cœur

take to one's heels v
to flee or run away prendre ses jambes à son cou

take up the gauntlet v
accept a challenge ramasser le gantelet relever le gant

take-home pay n
net earnings of a wage earner salaire net

takeaway /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ n
meal bought to be eaten elsewhere plat à emporter

taken aback adj
surprised, shocked décontenancé pris de court surpris

takeoff n
start of flight décollage

takeover n
the purchase of a private company acquisition prise de contrôle

takeover bid n
attempt to buy a controlling share in a business OPA offre publique d'achat

talapoin n
Two species of genus Miopithecus talapoin

talc /tælk/ n
soft mineral talc

talc /tælk/ v
To apply talc talquer

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
type of story conte

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
marked ability or skill talent
talented person talent
unit of weight and money talent

talented adj
endowed with talents doué

talismanic /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or like, a talisman talismanique

talk /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
conversation discussion
lecture conférence
major topic of social discussion discours
meeting, negotiation négociations pourparlers

talk /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
to communicate by speech parler bavarder entretenir

talk down v
negotiate marchander
patronize prendre de haut

talk out of turn v
speak when not allowed to parler hors de propos

talk shop v
discuss one's work parler boutique

talk show n
TV or radio programme in which a host converses with guests talk-show débat télévisé

talk through one's hat v
to speak lacking knowledge parler à travers son chapeau

talk to oneself v
to converse with oneself parler aux anges parler dans le vide parler tout seul

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
tending to talk or speak freely or often loquace bavard

talkativeness n
the state of being talkative loquacité

talkie /ˈtɔːki/ n
movie with sound film parlant

talking point n
specific topic raised in a conversation or argument élément de langage

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
of a building haut
of a person grand haut

tall story n
a tale or an account of questionable veracity galéjade

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
hard animal fat obtained suif

tally /ˈtæli/ n
any account or score kept by notches or marks marque
piece of wood with notches or scores taille

talon /ˈtælən/ n
hooked claw griffe serre

tamandua lang=en n
anteater of the genus Tamandua tamandua

tamaraw n
Bubalus mindorensis tamarau

tamarillo n
Solanum betaceum tamarillo tomate en arbre
fruit tamarillo tomate en arbre

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
fruit tamarin
tropical tree tamarinier

tamarisk n
shrub of the genus Tamarix tamaris

tambour n
real tennis court feature tambour

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
percussion instrument tambourin tambour de basque

tame /teɪm/ adj
not wild apprivoisé

tame /teɪm/ v
to make something tame apprivoiser dompter domestiquer

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
one who tames or subdues dompteur dresseur dresseuse

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ n
pipe tool tasse-braise

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
alter by making unauthorized changes bidouiller bricoler trafiquer tripoter

tampon /ˈtæmˌpɑn/ /ˈtæmˌpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpʰɔn] n
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material tampon

tan /tæn/ adj
dark skin bronzé hâlé

tan /tæn/ n
bark of tree tan
darkening of skin bronzage

tan /tæn/ v
to become tan due to exposure to sun bronzer
to turn animal hide into leather tanner

tandem lang=en n
bicycle tandem

tandoor n
cylindrical clay oven tandoor

tang /tæŋ/ n
strong or offensive taste saveur piquante

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
in geometry tangente
in trigonometry tangente

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ adj
colour mandarine

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
colour mandarine
fruit mandarine tangerine
tree mandarinier tangerinier

tangible /ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
touchable, palpable tangible

tangle /ˈteɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to become mixed together or intertwined s'emmêler
to mix together or intertwine compliquer emmêler

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
ballroom dance tango

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
having a sharp, pungent flavor piquant

tank /teɪŋk/ /tæŋk/ n
armoured fighting vehicle tank char de combat char d'assaut
closed container for fluids tank réservoir bonbonne bouteille citerne
fuel reservoir réservoir citerne
open container for liquids réservoir cuve aquarium

tank wagon n
vehicle wagon-citerne

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
drinking vessel chope

tanker n
member of a tank crew tankiste
tank truck camion-citerne
vessel navire-citerne pétrolier tanker

tanker aircraft n
avion ravitailleur

tankette n
A small tank chenillette

tankful n
amount that will fill a tank plein réservoir

tanned adj
having a suntan bronzé

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ n
person whose occupation is to tan tanneur

tannic adj
pertaining to tannins tannique

tannic acid n
any of various complex phenols acide tannique

tannin n
tannic acid tanin

tanning bed n
tanning device banc solaire

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ n
plant of the genus Tanacetum barbotine tanaisie

tantalizing adj
teasing, desirable, but out of reach alléchant

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73. tantale
tantale

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
equivalent in meaning or effect équivalent

tantric /ˈtæntɹɪk/ adj
describing Vajrayana Buddhism tantrique

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
often childish display of bad temper accès de colère

tanzanite /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ n
gemstone mined in Tanzania tanzanite

tap /tæp/ n
connection of a system to the main distribution dérivation
device to cut internal threads taraud
device to dispense liquid robinet champlure
spigot bouchon

tap /tæp/ v
to access a resource or object tirer
to draw off liquid from a vessel tirer
to cut an internal screw thread tarauder
(slang) to have sexual intercourse (with) taper

tap water n
water from a tap eau du robinet

tapas /ˈtæp.æs/ /ˈtæp.əs/ n
variety of small foods tapas

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
video or audiocassette tape bande ruban

tape measure n
graduated ribbon for length measurement mètre ruban ruban à mesurer

tape recorder n
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound magnétophone

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
slender wax candle chandelle
tapering form conicité effilage

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
to make thinner or narrower at one end. rétrécir

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
heavy woven cloth tapisserie

tapeworm n
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda ver solitaire ténia

taphonomy n
taphonomie

taphophobia /tæfəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
fear of being buried alive taphophobie

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
starchy food from cassava tapioca

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae tapir maïpouri

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
long tapering root racine pivotante

taqueria n
restaurant specializing in tacos taquéria

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
byproduct of tobacco smoke goudron
substance goudron
coal tar goudron

tar with the same brush v
characterize using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly fourrer dans le même sac mettre dans le même panier mettre dans le même sac

taramosalata n
Greek/Turkish dish tarama

tarantass /taɹənˈtas/ n
a low horse-drawn carriage without springs used in Russia tarantass

tarantella /tæɹənˈtɛlə/ /ˌtɛɹənˈtɛlə/ n
rapid dance tarentelle

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
true tarantula mygale tarentule
wolf spider tarentule mygale

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
later in relation to the proper time tardif

tardyon n
particle tardyon

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
the empty weight of a container tare

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ v
to set a zero value on an instrument tarer
to take into account the weight of a container tarer

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ n
butt or mark to shoot at cible
goal or objective cible objectif

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ v
to aim something (especially a weapon) at a target cibler viser

target language n
language into which a translation is done langue cible langue d'arrivée

targeting adj
involved in the transportation or correct positioning of a protein de ciblage

tariff /ˈtæɹɪf/ n
duties imposed tarif

tarmac n
bituminous road surface tarmac

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
small mountain lake [[lac]] (de [[montagne]])

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ v
to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation ternir

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ n
Colocasia esculenta taro

tarot /ˈtæɹəʊ/ n
card game tarot
individual card carte de tarot tarot

tarpan /ˈtɑɹpən/ /ˈtɑːpən/ n
Equus ferus ferus tarpan

tarpaper n
heavy paper coated with tar papier goudronné

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
heavy, waterproof sheet of material bâche
any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover bâche
canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover bâche

tarpon n
fish tarpon

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus estragon
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus estragon

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ n
sojourn séjour

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ v
to delay or be tardy tarder
to linger in expectation of tarder
to stay or wait somewhere demeurer rester
to stay somewhere temporarily demeurer séjourner

tarsal adj
of or relating to the tarsus tarsien

tarsier n
insectivorous primate tarsier

tarsus /ˈtɑːsəs/ n
any of the seven bones in this part of the foot tarse
the part of the foot between the tibia and fibula and the metatarsus tarse

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
with sharp taste, sour amer mordant

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
pie, pastry tarte tartelette
prostitute putain pute
woman with loose sexual morals salope

tartan /ˈtɑːtən/ n
woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern tartan
one-masted lateen sailed vessel used in the Mediterranean tartane

tartar /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈtɑː.tə/ n
red compound deposited during wine making tartre

tartaric acid n
acide tartrique

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ n
upside-down cake prepared with caramelized apples tarte Tatin

taser /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪ.zɚ/ n
any stun gun taser

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
difficult or tedious undertaking corvée tâche
piece of work done as part of one’s duties tâche
process or execution of a program tâche

task force n
group working towards a particular task force opérationnelle

taskbar n
taskbar barre des tâches

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
male inflorescence of maize panicule

taste /teɪst/ n
(figuratively) a small amount of experience avant-goût
implicit set of preferences goût
one of the sensations produced by the tongue goût saveur

taste /teɪst/ v
to have a taste goûter avoir un goût
to sample the flavor of something goûter
to experience goûter

tastebud n
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting papille

tasteful adj
exhibiting good taste de bon goût

tasteless adj
having no flavour fade

taster n
Person who tastes wine etc. goûteur goûteuse

tastevin n
tastevin tâte-vin

tastewise adv
as concerns taste gustativement

tasting n
taking of a small amount of food or drink in order to taste it dégustation

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
having or showing good taste avec gout élégant

tater tot n
tater tot

tatter n
A shred of torn cloth lambeau

tatterdemalion /tætədəˈmeɪliɒn/ n
person with tattered clothing loqueteux

tattered adj
ragged and torn abîmé en haillons en loques

tattle v
to report others' wrongdoings or violations cafarder cafter moucharder

tattletale n
one who gossips commère
one who tattles cafteur cafteuse

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle tatouage

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
to apply a tattoo tatouer

tattoo artist n
tattoo artist tatoueur

tau /taʊ/ n
Greek letter tau
St. Anthony's cross croix de Saint-Antoine croix en tau
protein that stabilises microtubules protéine tau tau

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
a scornful or mocking remark sarcasme

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding narguer

taunter n
moqueur

tauon n
particle tau tauon

taurobolic adj
taurobolique

taurobolium n
taurobole

taurokathapsia n
bull-leaping taurokathapsie

tauromachy n
bullfighting tauromachie

taut /tɑt/ /tɔːt/ adj
containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled concis
showing stress or anxiety tendu anxieux stressé
tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string tendu contracté

tautology /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
expression that features tautology tautologie lapalissade pléonasme truisme
in logic tautologie
uncountable: redundant use of words tautologie

tavern /ˈtævɚn/ n
bar taverne

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
gaudy kitsch tape-à-l’œil

tawny /ˈtɔːni/ adj
of a light brown to brownish orange colour fauve

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
Strix aluco chouette hulotte

tax /tæks/ n
money paid to government impôt taxe

tax avoidance n
legal exploitation of tax rules optimisation fiscale

tax collector n
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes collecteur d'impôts percepteur publicain

tax evader n
one who avoids paying tax fraudeur fiscal fraudeuse fiscale

tax evasion n
illegal avoidance of tax évasion fiscale fraude fiscale

tax haven n
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses paradis fiscal

tax office n
government-established place offering advice on tax affairs bureau des impôts

tax return n
report determining amount of taxation déclaration d'impôts

tax revenue n
total revenue from taxes recette fiscale

tax-free adj
exempt from taxation exempt d'impôt

taxable adj
subject to tax imposable taxable

taxation /tæksˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed taxation

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
vehicle taxi

taxi driver n
person who drives a taxicab chauffeur de taxi

taxi stand n
place for taxicabs to wait station de taxi

taxidermist n
one who practices taxidermy taxidermiste

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
art of stuffing dead animals taxidermie

taximeter n
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare taximètre

taxonomic adj
of, or relating to taxonomy taxonomique

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
classification in a hierarchical system taxinomie
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms taxinomie taxonomie

taxpayer n
person who pays tax contribuable

tea /tiː/ n
cup of this drink [[tasse]] de [[thé]]
drink made from leaves of tea plant thé
dried leaves of tea plant thé
cup of drink made from other plants thé
drink made from other plants tisane thé
light afternoon meal goûter

tea break n
a short break or rest period during the day when a cup of tea or coffee is drunk pause thé

tea caddy n
box, tin, jar, or pot used to store tea leaves boîte à thé

tea ceremony n
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea chanoyu cérémonie du thé

tea cosy n
cloth covering a teapot couvre-théière

tea dance n
thé dansant

tea leaf n
leaf of the tea plant feuille de thé

tea party n
imaginary meal among children dinette dînette
semi-formal social gathering dînette thé

tea plant n
Camellia sinensis théier

tea strainer n
strainer for loose tea leaves passe-thé

tea towel n
cloth for drying dishes and glassware torchon linge

teabag n
sachet of tea infusette sachet

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
obsolete: to show the way guider
to pass on knowledge enseigner apprendre
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession enseigner
to cause to learn or understand enseigner

teach grandma how to suck eggs v
teach an expert les oisons veulent mener les oies paître

teach someone a lesson v
punish (informal) donner une leçon

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
person who teaches professeur enseignant maître d'école

teacher's pet n
student perceived to be favored by the teacher chouchou

teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/ n
something taught enseignement doctrine
the profession of teaching enseignement

teaching hospital n
CHU

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
cup for drinking tea tasse à thé

teahouse n
a cafe that sells tea salon de thé

teak /tiːk/ n
timber teck
tree teck

teakettle n
a vessel for boiling water for tea bouilloire bouilloire à thé

teal adj
colour sarcelle

teal n
colour bleu pétrole bleu sarcelle
duck sarcelle

team /tiːm/ n
group of people équipe

team pursuit n
Cycling discipline poursuite par équipes

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
one who is on the same team coéquipier coéuipière

teamwork n
cooperative effort of a team [[travail]] [[d']][[équipe]] [[travail]] [[en]] [[équipe]]

teapot n
vessel for tea théière

tear /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ n
hole or break caused by tearing déchirure
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes larme

tear /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
remove by tearing déchirer détacher
rend déchirer
become torn déchirer
to demolish; to tear down démolir
to produce tears larmoyer

tear duct /ˈtɪədʌkt/ n
tear duct canal lacrymal canal nasolacrymal canalicule lacrymal conduit lacrymal

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
tear gas gaz lacrymogène

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
to rip away from arracher

tear one's hair out v
react with extreme agitation s’arracher les cheveux

teardrop /ˈtɪədɽɒp/ n
single tear larme

tearful /ˈtɪəfʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ adj
accompanied by tears larmoyant
sorrowful larmoyant

tearjerker n
emotionally charged dramatic work tire-larmes

tease /tiːz/ v
to poke fun at taquiner

teasel n
plant cardère

teaser n
a short film or quote meant to draw an audience to a film or show aguiche bande-annonce teaser

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
small spoon cuillère à café cuillère
unit of measure cuillère à café cuillère

teat /tiːt/ n
feeding bottle top tétine
projection of mammary gland trayon

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
chemical element technétium

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts technique

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ n
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle technical

technical analysis n
analysis technique analyse technique

technical foul n
basketball rules violation faute technique

technically adv
based on precise facts véritablement
having certain skills techniquement
regarding the scientific state of art techniquement

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
occupation technicien

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
practical aspects of a given art technique

techno- prefix
used to form words relating to technology techno-

technobabble /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/ /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ n
fake technical language used in fiction technobabillage

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise technocratie

technological adj
of, relating to, or involving technology technologique

technological singularity n
technological singularity singularité technologique

technological unemployment n
unemployment caused by the replacement of workers by machines chômage technologique

technologically adv
in a technological manner technologiquement

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology technologue

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
the study of or a collection of techniques technologie

technophobia n
fear of new technologies technophobie

tectiform /ˈtɛk.tə.fɔɹm/ /ˈtɛk.tɪ.fɔːm/ adj
roof-shaped tectiforme

tectonic adj
(geology) relating to large-scale movements tectonique

tectonic plate n
large piece of Earth's lithosphere plaque tectonique

tectonics n
study of crustal plates tectonique

teddy /ˈtɛdi/ n
A type of all-in-one piece of women's underwear teddy

teddy bear n
a stuffed toy bear ours en peluche nounours

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
boring, monotonous fastidieux laborieux

tee /tiː/ n
name of the letter T, t té

teem /tiːm/ v
overflowing with foisonner grouiller

teenager /ˈtiːn.ˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
person aged between thirteen and nineteen adolescent adolescente

teeny adj
very small (informal) tout petit

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ n
person petit minet petite minette

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
cone-shaped tent tipi

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ v
tilt back and forth on an edge basculer branler tituber

teeter-totter n
seesaw balançoire

teetotal adj
abstinent from alcohol abstinent

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
person who completely abstains from alcohol. abstinent abstème

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
person who completely abstains from alcohol abstinent abstème

teff n
grain mil éthiopien

tektite n
a glassy object formed from a meteor hitting the earth tectite

telamon n
male figure as pillar atlante cariatide télamon

telco /ˈtɛlˌkəʊ/ n
telephone company compagnie de téléphone opérateur opérateur téléphonique

tele- prefix
over a distance télé-

telecommunication n
science and technology of communication over distance télécommunication

telecommuting n
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location télétravail

telega n
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs télègue téléga

telegony n
inheritance of the characteristics of a non-biological father télégonie

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
message sent by telegraph télégramme dépêche

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
apparatus, or a process, for communicating télégraphe

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ v
to send a message by telegraph dépêcher télégraphier

telegraph post n
pole that carries telephone lines poteau télégraphique

telegraphic adj
of, or relating to the telegraph télégraphique

telegraphy n
communication by means of the telegraph télégraphie

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts télékinésie

telemark /ˈteːləˌmɑɹk/ n
télémark

telemarketing n
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers télémarketing

telematic /tɛləˈmætɪk/ adj
pertaining to telematics télématique

telematics /tɛləˈmætɪks/ n
science of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices télématique

telemetry n
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording télémétrie

telencephalon /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ n
the anterior part of the forebrain télencéphale

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
of, relating to, or using telepathy télépathique

telepathically adv
by means of telepathy télépathiquement

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
communication by psychic means télépathie

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
a device used for two-way talking with other people téléphone

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
to call someone téléphoner

telephone booth n
a small enclosure housing a public telephone cabine téléphonique taxiphone

telephone call n
conversation appel téléphonique

telephone conference n
conference held by telephone conférence téléphonique

telephone directory n
a listing of telephone subscribers annuaire téléphonique

telephone exchange n
equipment autocommutateur commutateur téléphonique
rooms autocommutateur commutateur téléphonique

telephone number n
digits assigned to a telephone numéro de téléphone numéro

telephone operator n
a person who operates a telephone switchboard téléphoniste
a person who provides assistance in establishing a connection, or who provides information or takes messages via the telephone téléphoniste

teleport /tɛlipɔː(ɹ)t/ v
travel without physically crossing distance téléporter

teleportation n
process of moving matter from one point to another téléportation

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ n
device that displays scrolling text prompteur téléprompteur télésouffleur

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
optical instrument that magnifies télescope lunette

telescreen n
screen for broadcasting télécran

teleshopping n
shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels téléshopping

telestial /təˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the lowest degree of glory téleste

teletsunami lang=en n
tsunami that travels 1000 kilometres télétsunami

teletype n
teleprinter télétype

televangelist n
televangelist télévangéliste

televise v
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television téléviser

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
device for receiving television signals télévision téléviseur poste de télévision télé
medium télévision téléviseur
program broadcasting télévision

television channel n
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television chaîne de télévision

television program n
The content of an individual television broadcasting. émission de télévision

television show n
live or recorded TV broadcast or program émission de télé émission de télévision

television station n
studio from where a television channel is broadcasted station de télévision

televoting n
a form of advertising télévote

telex /tɛlɛks/ n
telex télex

tell /tɛl/ v
to pass information dire
to instruct dire
to say dire

tell me about it phraseologicalUnit
used to express agreement and sympathy with previous speaker's statement je ne te le fais pas dire

tell off v
to rebuke passer un savon

tell on v
to tell someone that someone else has done something wrong balancer

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ n
bank clerk who receives and pays out money caissier caissière
person who tells stories conteur conteuse diseur diseuse raconteur raconteuse

telltale adj
révélateur révélatrice

tellurate n
any salt of telluric acid tellurate

telluric adj
containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds tellurique
pertaining to the Earth tellurique

telluride n
binary compound of tellurium tellurure

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəriəm/ n
chemical element tellure

telly n
Television télé
Television set télé

telolecithal adj
having the yolk at one end télolécithe

telomere /ˈteləmɪəɹ/ n
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome télomère

telophase n
final stage of mitosis or meiosis télophase

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
reckless boldness témérité

temp /tɛmp/ n
temporary employee employé temporaire employée temporaire

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ n
tempeh

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
heat treatment recuit
state of mind humeur état d'esprit
tendency to be of a certain type of mood caractère tempérament

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment recuire

temperament /ˈtempəɹəmənt/ n
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting tempérament

temperamental adj
emotional or moody, inconsistent caractériel

temperance n
Tarot card tempérance
one of seven virtues tempérance
habitual moderation sobriété
moderation of passion sobriété

temperate /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ adj
moderate; not excessive heat, climate tempéré

temperate zone n
region between the tropics and the polar region zone tempérée

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
a measure of cold or heat température
the temperature of the immediate environment température
in thermodynamics température

tempest n
storm tempête

tempest in a teapot n
big fuss made in a small context tempête dans un verre d'eau

tempestuous adj
of or resembling a tempest; stormy tempétueux

tempestuously adv
in a tempestuous manner tempétueusement

template /ˈtɛmplət/ n
generic model modèle
object-oriented programming template
physical object modèle gabarit patron calibre réglette

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
the Jewish temple of Jerusalem Temple temple
worship place temple
region of skull tempe

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
(euphemistic for) lasting a short time only temporaire
of limited time temporaire
of or relating to time temporel
of or relating to the material world temporel

temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
for a limited period of time provisoirement temporairement

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant temporaire provisoire

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ n
short-term employee intérimaire

temporize v
to deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion temporiser tergiverser

tempt /tɛmpt/ v
to attract, allure attirer
to provoke someone to do wrong tenter

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
act of tempting tentation

tempter n
Someone that tempts tentateur

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ adj
attractive, appealing, enticing tentant

temptress n
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men séductrice tentatrice

tempura /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter tempura

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
the number following nine dix

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11 dix

ten million numeral
10,000,000 dix millions

ten o'clock n
the start of the eleventh hour dix heures

ten past n
ten past one une heure dix

ten thousand numeral
10,000 dix mille

ten to n
example: ten to two deux heures moins dix

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged tenace

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
quality or state of being tenacious ténacité

tenancy in common n
copropriété indivise indivision

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
occupant occupant
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc. locataire

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
to hold as, or be, a tenant louer

tenant farmer n
a person who farms land rented from a landlord fermier

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
species of freshwater game fish tanche

tend /tɛnd/ v
to be probable or likely avoir tendance à
to make a tender of; to offer or tender de traiter

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
likelihood of behaving in a particular way tendance

tendentious adj
slanted tendancieux tendancieuse
biased opinion tendancieux tendancieuse

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
soft and easily chewed tendre
fond, loving, gentle, sweet tendre
sensitive or painful tendre

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
law: an offer to buy or sell something offre

tender loving care n
considerate and compassionate care soins affectueux

tenderloin n
tenderest part of a loin of meat filet

tenderloin steak n
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef filet de bœuf

tenderly adv
in a tender manner tendrement

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings tendresse

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment tendon

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
hair-like tentacle cirre
thin, spirally coiling stem vrille

tenement n
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one appartement logement

tenet n
an opinion, belief or principle principe croyance dogme

tenfold adj
ten times as much décuple

tenfold adv
by ten times as much décupler

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
chemical element with atomic number 117 tennesse

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets tennis

tennis court n
surface on which tennis is played court de tennis

tennis elbow n
inflammation épicondylite

tennis player n
a person who plays tennis joueur de tennis tennisman

tenon n
tenon

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
musical range ténor

tense /tɛns/ adj
showing stress or strain tendu

tense /tɛns/ n
verb forms distinguishing time temps [[temps]] [[verbal]]

tense /tɛns/ v
make or become tense tendre

tensegrity n
tensional integrity (of a structure) tenségrité

tenseness n
the characteristic of being tense tension

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
psychological state tension
state of an elastic object tension
voltage tension

tensor n
(mathematics, physics) function of several variables tenseur

tensor product n
bilinear operation produit tensoriel

tensorial adj
tensoriel

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
portable lodge tente guitoune

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage tentacule

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
uncertain tentatif provisoire

tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ adv
Of, or having to do with being tentative expérimentalement

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
ordinal form of ten dixième dix

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ n
something in the tenth position dixième
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole dixième

tenuous /ˈtɛnjuːəs/ adj
thin in substance or consistency ténu

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ n
right to hold land tenure
status of having a permanent post titularisation

tepal /ˈtɛp(ə)l/ n
botany tépale

tephra /ˈtɛ.fɹə/ n
téphras

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
lukewarm tiède
uninterested tiède atone avachi indifférent mou ramollo

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
liquor tequila téquila

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
SI prefix téra-

terabyte n
1,000,000,000,000 bytes téraoctet

terakatal n
an SI unit of catalytic activity térakatal

terametre n
SI unit of length equal to 1012 metres téramètre

teratogen n
agent or substance which can cause malformation tératogène

teratogenesis n
development of congenital malformations tératogénie tératogénèse

teratogenic adj
causing malformations tératogène
relating to malformations tératogénique tératogénétique

teratogenic n
teratogenic agent tératogène

teratogenicity n
capability to cause malformations tératogénicité

teratological adj
elating to teratology tératologique
of abnormal growth tératologique

teratologist n
scientist specialising in teratology tératologiste

teratology n
(medicine) study of congenital malformations tératologie
(toxicology) study of the mechanisms in bringing about malformations. tératologie

terawatt n
one million million ( 1012 ) watts, abbreviated as TW térawatt

terbium /ˈtɜːrbiəm/ n
chemical element terbium

terbuthylazine n
selective herbicide terbuthylazine

terce n
Christian service during this hour tierce
third hour of daylight tierce

terebinth n
a Mediterranean tree térébinthe

teredo n
taret

tergiversate /tɝˈdʒɪvɝseɪt/ /ˈtɜːdʒɪvəseɪt/ v
to change sides or affiliation; to apostatize changer de camp retourner sa chemise
to evade, to equivocate using subterfuge; to deliberately obfuscate tergiverser dérober

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
limitation, restriction or regulation limite
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation terme
part of a year trimestre
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge terme expression mot

term of address n
word or phrase used to address or refer to someone forme d'adresse

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
airport building terminal aérogare
railway station gare station

terminate /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
to end incompletely terminer

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
An end in time; a conclusion fin
The process of terminating or the state of being terminated terminaison
terminaison
ending up of a polypeptid chain terminaison

termination shock n
boundary marking one of the outer limits of the Sun's influence choc terminal

terminator /ˈtəː.mɪ.neɪ.tə/ /ˈtɝ.mɪ.neɪ.dɚ/ n
the line between the day side and the night side terminateur
an electrical device terminateur

terminologist /tɛː(ɹ).mɪ.nɑ.lɑ.dʒɪst/ n
person who studies and uses terminology terminologue

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɚməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
terms used in any business, art, etc terminologie
doctrine of terms terminologie

terminotics n
terminotique

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
insect termite

termolecular adj
involving three molecules termoléculaire

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
bird of family Sternidae sterne guifette

ternary adj
ternaire

terra firma /tɛɹəˈfɜːmə/ n
land, as opposed to water or air terre ferme

terra incognita n
unknown land [[terre]] [[inconnu terra incognita

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
platform that extends outwards from a building terrasse
raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides terrasse
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents terrasse
standing area at a football ground gradins

terracotta /ˌtɛɹəˈkɒtə/ n
hard red-brown earthenware terre cuite

terraforming n
planetary engineering terraformage terraformation terraforming

terrain n
area terrain

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ n
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley terramare

terraqueous adj
Comprising land and water terraqué

terrestrial adj
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants terrestre
living or growing on land; not aquatic terrestre

terrestrial planet n
Any planet of the solar system or any exoplanet which is Earth-like planète tellurique

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adj
dreadful; causing alarm or fear terrible horrible épouvantable
most formidable terrible
unpleasant horrible épouvantable
very bad terrible épouvantable
intense; extreme in degree or extent terrible épouvantable

terribly adv
in a terrible manner terriblement
very; extremely terriblement

terrier n
dog terrier

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
frighteningly good fantastique formidable

terrifically adv
fantastiquement formidablement

territorial /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory territorial

territorial integrity n
principle that a state’s borders are sacrosanct intégrité territoriale

territorial waters n
belt of coastal waters mer territoriale

territorialization n
the process of territorializing territorialisation

territorialize v
to enlarge by extension of territory territorialiser

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
large tract of land territoire
area which an animal defends territoire
administrative unit territoire

terror /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
extreme fear effroi terreur
something causing fear terreur

terrorcore n
European music genre that is a faster variant of hardcore techno, often incorporating samples from horror films terreur

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
use of terror as a means of coercion terrorisme

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle terroriste

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
fill with terror terroriser

terry cloth n
cotton fabric tissu-éponge

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
abruptly or brusquely short laconique lapidaire
of a concise style or speech laconique

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc terza rima

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ n
Unit of measurement of magnetic flux density tesla

teslameter n
instrument teslamètre

tessellation /tɛsəˈleɪʃən/ n
dallage pavage

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
academics: examination examen test
challenge, trial épreuve examen
product examination test examen

test /test/ /tɛst/ v
to challenge tester mettre à l'épreuve
to place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions tester
to administer an examination during the academic term tester

test tube n
glass tube éprouvette tube à essai

test tube baby n
a baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation bébé éprouvette bébé-éprouvette

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
document containing a person's will testament
part of the Bible testament

testamentary adj
of or pertaining to a will or testament testamentaire

testator /tesˈteɪ.tɚ/ n
One who dies having made a legally valid will testateur testatrice

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
male sex gland testicule

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ adj
testicular testiculaire

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
statement in court témoignage
witness, evidence proof of some fact témoignage
personal account of conversion témoignage

testing /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ n
the act of conducting a test test

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ n
steroid hormone testostérone

tetanus /ˈtɛtənəs/ /ˈtɛt̚nɨs/ n
disease tétanos

tetany n
condition tétanie

tetchily /ˈtɛtʃ.ɪ.li/ adv
in an annoyed or irritated manner coléreusement furieusement irritation pétulamment

tetchy /ˈtɛtʃi/ adj
easily annoyed or irritated irascible

tether n
a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement longe

tether v
to restrict something with a tether attacher

tetherball n
sport spirobole

tetrachloride n
choloride containing four chlorine atoms in each molicule tétrachlorure

tetracycline n
antibiotic produced by bacteria tétracycline
antibiotic with the same general structure tétracycline

tetradymite n
mineral tétradymite

tetrahedral adj
pertaining to a tetrahedron tétraédrique

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyhedron tétraèdre

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
THC tétrahydrocannabinol

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹælədʒi/ n
A series of four related works tétralogie

tetrameter n
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry) tétramètre

tetraneutron n
cluster of four neutrons tétraneutron

tetraoxane /ˌtɛtɹəˈɒkseɪn/ n
six-membered saturated heterocycle tétraoxane

tetraplegia n
paralysis of all four limbs tétraplégie

tetrapod adj
having four limbs or feet tétrapode

tetrapolar adj
having or relating to four poles tétrapolaire

tetraquark n
hypothetical meson tétraquark

tetrarchic adj
tétrarchique

tetrarchy n
government by four people tétrarchie

tetrose n
sugar containing four carbon atoms tétrose

texel n
image representing the smallest unit of a texture texel

text /tɛkst/ n
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones SMS texto
a written passage texte
a book, tome or other set of writings texte

text /tɛkst/ v
to send a text message to textoter

text box n
widget that accepts textual input case champ de saisie zone de saisie

text editor n
something used to edit text in computers éditeur de texte

text file n
plain, human-readable file containing only text fichier texte

text message n
a brief electronic message texto SMS

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
formal manual of instruction manuel livre de classe

textbook case n
real-life case that matches theory cas d’école

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
cloth produced from fabric textile

textual /ˈtɛk.stju.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to text textuel

textual criticism n
discipline for reconstructing old text forms critique textuelle

texture /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ n
computer graphics: image applied to a polygon texture
feel or shape of a surface or substance texture
art: quality produced by interaction of elements texture

textured vegetable protein n
meat analog derived from soy protéine végétale texturisée protéine végétale texturée

thalamic adj
of or pertaining to the thalamus thalamique

thalamus n
anatomy: structure within forebrain thalamus

thalassemia n
thalassémie

thalassotherapy n
medecine thalassothérapie

thalassothermy n
thalassothermie

thalidomide /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ n
drug thalidomide

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
chemical element thallium

thalweg /ˈtaːlvɛç/ /ˈtɑl.vɛɡ/ n
line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel thalweg

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
Introduces a comparison que

thanato- prefix
forming compound words indicating "death" thanato-

thank /θæŋk/ [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
express gratitude or appreciation to someone remercier

thank God interjection
exclamation of gratitude or relief Dieu merci Dieu soit loué

thank goodness interjection
express gratitude Dieu merci Dieu soit loué

thank you /ˈθæŋk ju/ /ˈθæŋk juː/ interjection
an expression of gratitude merci je vous remercie merci bien

thank you very much phraseologicalUnit
greater gratitude than "thank you" merci beaucoup merci bien grand merci merci infiniment merci mille fois mille mercis

thankful adj
showing thanks reconnaissant

thankfulness n
state of showing thanks gratitude reconnaissance

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
used to express appreciation or gratitude merci

thanks /θæŋks/ n
grateful feelings remerciement

thanks a lot interjection
emphatic thanks merci beaucoup un grand merci

thanks a million phraseologicalUnit
thanks a great many times merci mille fois

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
thanks for your help merci pour ton aide merci pour votre aide

thanks to preposition
because of grâce à

thanksgiving n
remerciement

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
to a given extent or degree cela que
to a great extent or degree, very aussi si

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final") pour que
connecting a noun clause que

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
what is being indicated ce cet cette

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
that thing ça cela
which que qui

that does it interjection
used to express annoyance or frustration ça suffit

that is adv
in other words c'est-à-dire

that one pronoun
specified object celle-là celles-là celui-là ceux-là

that said phraseologicalUnit
even so cela dit cela étant

that'll be the day phraseologicalUnit
said in reply to something that one believes will never happen ça arrivera quand les poules auront des dents

that's all phraseologicalUnit
that's all c'est tout

that's it phraseologicalUnit
There is nothing more to the issue c'est tout voilà ça y est
Yes!, exactly! ah oui c'est ça voilà

that's that phraseologicalUnit
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter! un point c'est tout

that's what's up phraseologicalUnit
slang phrase c'est ça

thatch /θætʃ/ n
Straw for covering roofs or stacks chaume

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who installs thatch chaumier

thaumaturge n
performer of thaumaturgy thaumaturge

thaumaturgy /ˈθɔməˌtɜɹdʒi/ /ˈθɔːmətɜːdʒi/ n
the working of miracles thaumaturgie
witchcraft, wizardry sorcellerie

thaw /θɔː/ n
a warmth of weather dégel
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter dégel

thaw /θɔː/ v
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid dégeler

the /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ adv
the + comparative, the + comparative [[le]] + ''comp.'', [[le]] + ''comp.''

the /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ article
article la le les
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts la le les
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention le la les
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class le la les
with a superlative le la les
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people” les le

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
a child is similar to its parents la pomme ne tombe jamais loin de l'arbre les chiens ne font pas des chats

the ball is in someone's court phraseologicalUnit
la balle est dans son camp

the bee's knees n
something excellent, outstanding c'est le must le nec plus ultra

the best things in life are free proverb
contentement passe richesse

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
the bill, please l'addition, s'il vous plaît

the buck stops here phraseologicalUnit
statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct responsibility for matters, rather than pass the responsibility to higher authorities c'est ici que ça s'arrête la responsabilité commence ici

the cure is worse than the disease phraseologicalUnit
The solution to a problem produces a worse net result le remède est pire que le mal

the customer is always right proverb
proverb le client est roi

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
the future is determined le sort en est jeté les dés sont jetés les jeux sont faits advienne que pourra alea jacta est aléa jacta est

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb
life goes on even if some will try to stop progress les chiens aboient, la caravane passe

the early bird gets the worm proverb
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success l'avenir appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt la vache la première au pré, lèche toute la rosée le monde appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt

the end justifies the means proverb
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary la fin justifie les moyens qui veut la fin veut les moyens

the finger n
obscene gesture doigt d'honneur

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
the others' circumstances seem more desirable l'herbe est toujours plus verte ailleurs l'herbe est toujours plus verte dans le pré du voisin

the hell with it interjection
forget about it au diable

the icing on the cake n
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else la cerise sur le gâteau

the jug goes to the well until it breaks proverb
a jug goes to the well tant va la cruche à l'eau qu'à la fin elle se casse

the line is busy phraseologicalUnit
the line is busy c'est occupé la ligne est occupée

the more the merrier proverb
it is more fun with more people plus on est de fous, plus on rit

the more things change, the more they stay the same proverb
changes do not affect reality on a deeper level plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose

the night is young phraseologicalUnit
it's not very late on a toute la nuit devant nous

the one n
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One l'élu l'élue

the one pronoun
celle celui

the other day adv
lately l'autre jour ces derniers jours dernièrement récemment

the other way around adv
same but with things reversed dans l'autre sens vice versa

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
more power can achieved writing than fighting la plume est plus forte que l’épée

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
understanding is reached, one comprehends ça a fait tilt

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for il faut juger sur pièces la qualité se révèle à l’usage

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate that one does not need to give extra details about a story le reste est de l'histoire on connaît la suite

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
well-intended acts can lead to disasters l'enfer est pavé de bonnes intentions

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
one often neglects those closest to oneself les cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal chaussés

the show must go on phraseologicalUnit
One must finish what one has started. le spectacle doit continuer

the sky is the limit proverb
nothing is out of reach rien n'est impossible

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
achieving something is made impossible by frailty l'esprit est prompt, mais la chair est faible

the sticks n
remote rural area cambrousse

the story goes phraseologicalUnit
il parait on dit

the straw that broke the camel's back n
The small additional burden which causes failure la goutte d'eau qui fait déborder le vase

the whole while n
always tout le temps

thealogy n
théalogie

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθɪ.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
place or building théâtre
drama or performance as a profession or artform théâtre

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
of or relating to the theatre théâtral
fake and exaggerated théâtral

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
Objective case of 'thou' te toi

theft /θɛft/ n
act of stealing property vol

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
belonging to them (plural) leur leurs

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
that which belongs to them la leur le leur les leurs

theism /ˈθiɪzəm/ n
belief in existence of at least one deity théisme

thelygenous adj
thélygène

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb leur les elles eux

thematic /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
relating to, or having a theme or a topic thématique

thematic vowel n
voyelle thématique

thematically adv
in a thematic manner thématiquement

thematology n
study of themes in literature thématologie

theme /θiːm/ n
subject of a talk or an artistic piece thème
music: main melody of a piece of music thème
recurring idea thème

theme park n
amusement park that has one or more specific central themes parc à thème

theme song n
a song accompanying a program indicatif musical

themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
emphatic: they elles-mêmes eux-mêmes
the reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun se

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
at that time alors là
at the same time; on the other hand cependant en même temps
in that case alors auquel cas
next in order puis ensuite
soon afterward ensuite puis

thence /ðɛns/ adv
from there de là dès lors

thenceforth /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːɹθ/ /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːθ/ adv
that that time on dès lors

theobromine n
alkaloid théobromine

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsɪ/ n
government under the control of a Church théocratie
rule by God or gods théocratie

theocratic adj
conforming to God-rule théocratique
pertaining to theocracy théocratique

theodicy /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
a justification of a deity théodicée

theodolite n
instrument théodolite

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods théogonie

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
one who studies theology théologien théologienne

theological adj
of or relating to theology théologique

theologically adv
in a theological manner théologiquement

theologize v
discuss or speculate about theological subjects théologiser

theologoumenon n
theological statement which is of individual opinion and not doctrine théologoumène

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
study of God, or a god, or gods théologie

theomancy n
A kind of divination théomancie

theonym n
name of a god théonyme

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
a visible manifestation of a deity théophanie

theophylline n
chemical substance théophylline

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
theorbo théorbe

theorem /ˈθiɹəm/ n
proved mathematical statement théorème
mathematical statement that is expected to be true théorème

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkl/ adj
of or relating to theory théorique

theoretically adv
in theory en théorie théoriquement

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
someone who constructs theories théoricien théoricienne

theorize v
formulate theories théoriser

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena théorie
a field of study in mathematics théorie
an unproven conjecture théorie
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them théorie

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
of, or relating to theosophy théosophique

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism théosophie

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
of, or relating to therapy thérapeutique

therapist n
one who provides therapy thérapeute

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
treatment of disease thérapie

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
in or at that place là y là-bas
to or into that place; thither y là

there are phraseologicalUnit
il y a

there are none so blind as those who will not see proverb
il n’est pire aveugle que celui qui ne veut pas voir

there be phraseologicalUnit
to exist il y a y avoir

there is an exception to every rule proverb
every rule has an exception c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle il n'y a pas de règle sans exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
there is nothing new rien de nouveau sous le soleil

there you go phraseologicalUnit
you have done it, or are doing it, correctly ça y est

there you have it phraseologicalUnit
that is it, that is the situation or state of things ça y est

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
there's been an accident il y a eu un accident

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip proverb
in any situation something can always go wrong il y a loin de la coupe aux lèvres

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
a problem generally has more than one solution il y a plusieurs façons de plumer un canard

there's no accounting for taste proverb
people's tastes differ des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas à chacun ses goûts à chacun son goût chacun ses goûts

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
no wisdom with age on fait des sottises à tout âge

there's no place like home proverb
one feels most comfortable at home il n'y a pas de petit chez soi on n'est bien que chez soi

thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈɑːftə/ adv
after that après quoi à la suite de quoi

thereagainst adv
within this content or context ci-contre

thereat /ðɛːɹˈæt/ adv
within this content or context jusqua là

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
by that ainsi de ce fait par là

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
consequently; by consequence donc en conséquence par conséquent
for that or this reason; for that donc en conséquence pour ça

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
within this content or context de là

thereinafter adv
within this content or context suivant

theremin /ˈθɛɐ.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
electronic musical instrument thérémine thereminvox éthérophone

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
of this, that or it ceci cela de en ça

thereon adv
within this content or context jusque-là

theretofore adv
translation jusque-là

thereunder adv
translation sous lequel

thereunto adv
translation jusqua là

thereupon adv
following that là-dessus sur ce

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
translation jusqua là

therewithal adv
in adition; besides avec quoi

therianthrope n
any mythical being which is part human, part animal homme-bête

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
pertaining to heat or temperature thermique thermal
providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm thermique
caused, brought about by heat thermique

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ n
column of rising air thermique

thermal radiation n
electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body radiation thermique

thermalism n
therapeutic use of hot-water springs thermalisme

thermionic adj
concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode thermoïonique

thermistor n
resistor thermistance

thermochemistry n
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions thermochimie

thermocline n
layer in water thermocline

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
relating to the conversion of heat thermodynamique

thermodynamic equilibrium n
state of equal temperature équilibre thermodynamique

thermodynamics n
science of heat-energy conversion thermodynamique

thermoelectric adj
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity thermoélectrique

thermoelectricity n
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity thermoélectricité

thermologist /θə(ɹ)ˈmɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
one who practices thermology thermgiste

thermolysis n
the dissociation or decomposition of a material as a result of being heated thermolyse

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
apparatus used to measure temperature thermomètre

thermonuclear adj
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures thermonucléaire

thermoplastic adj
softening when heated thermoplastique

thermoplastic n
plastic with this property thermoplastique

thermoregulation n
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism thermorégulation

thermos n
vacuum flask thermos

thermosphere n
layer of the Earth's atmosphere thermosphère

thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/ n
device which maintains the desired temperature thermostat

thermotropism n
thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part thermotropisme

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
book of synonyms thésaurus dictionnaire de notions dictionnaire des synonymes dictionnaire par ordre de matières

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
plural of this ces ces …-ci

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ pronoun
plural of this celles-ci ceux-ci

these days adv
currently ces jours-ci de nos jours

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
statement supported by arguments thèse
written essay submitted for a university degree thèse

thesis defense n
final step in earinng a doctorate soutenance

theta /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ n
Greek letter thêta

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
one, people, some people on
third-person singular, of unknown or irrelevant gender on
third-person plural pronoun elles ils eux

thiamine n
vitamin B₁ thiamine vitamine B1

thiazine n
aromatic heterocyclic compound thiazine

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
densely crowded or packed épais dense
difficult to understand, poorly articulated incompréhensible
friendly, intimate copains comme cochons
having a viscous consistency épais
measuring a certain number of units in this dimension épais
impenetrable to sight épais opaque
informal: stupid lourd lourdingue
relatively great in extent from one surface to another épais gros
heavy in build épais gros

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adv
in a thick manner épais
thickly épais

thick as a brick adj
bête comme ses pieds bête à manger du foin con comme la lune con comme un balai con comme un manche con comme une chaise

thick as thieves adj
intimate, close-knit comme cul et chemise comme larrons en foire copains comme cochons

thicken /ˈθɪkən/ v
(intransitive) to become more viscous s'épaissir se densifier épaissir
(intransitive) to become wider s'épaissir épaissir
(transitive) to make more viscous densifier épaissir
(transitive) to make wider épaissir

thickening n
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce épaississant
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous épaississement

thicket n
copse fourré maquis

thickly /ˈθɪkli/ adv
in a thick manner épaissement

thickness n
measure épaisseur
property of being thick in dimension épaisseur grosseur

thief /θiːf/ n
one who carries out theft voleur voleuse

thieve /θiːv/ v
commit theft voler

thigh /θaɪ/ n
upper leg cuisse

thighbone n
femur fémur

thigmomorphogenesis n
thigmomorphogénèse

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
a protective cap for the finger dé à coudre

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt maigre
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite mince
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions mince
of low viscosity or low specific gravity liquide

thin as a rake adj
incredibly thin maigre comme un clou

thin out v
to make sparse démarier éclaircir

thin-skinned adj
having a thin skin à la peau fine
overly sensitive to criticism susceptible

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
possessive determiner ta tes ton

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
possessive pronoun la tienne le tien les tiennes les tiens

thing /θɪŋ/ n
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept chose truc machin

thing-in-itself n
chose en soi

thingamabob n
placeholder word machin truc

thingamajig n
something that one does not know the name of bidule machin patente truc trucmuche

thingamajigger n
something that one does not know the name of bidule machin patente truc trucmuche

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
a thing machin truc

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] n
an act of thinking pensée réflexion

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
be of the opinion that penser trouver croire considérer estimer être d'avis
communicate to oneself in one’s mind penser réfléchir songer
consider, judge, regard something as trouver considérer
guess, reckon penser croire estimer
to conceive of something or someone considérer trouver voir
to ponder, to go over in one's head réfléchir penser ruminer

think about /θɪŋk ə.ˈbaʊt/ v
ponder penser réfléchir

think again phraseologicalUnit
Reconsider your thoughts détrompe détrompez

think over v
ponder or reflect réfléchir

think tank n
group producing research and recommendations groupe de réflexion laboratoire d’idées

thinkable adj
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable; feasible pensable

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
intellectual intellectuel penseur
one who spends time thinking penseur

thioether n
analogue of an ether in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur thioéther

thiosulfate n
salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid thiosulfate

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three troisième trois

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
interval tierce
one of three equal parts of a whole tiers
person or thing in the third position tiers troisième

third base n
the baseball base troisième base troisième but

third dimension n
quality of depth profondeur troisième dimension épaisseur

third grade n
CE2

third party n
a political party in opposition to the main parties in a two-party system troisième parti
someone not directly involved in a transaction. tiers

third person n
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement troisième personne

third wheel n
person or thing that serves no useful purpose troisième roue

third-party adj
tiers

thirdly adv
in the third place; third in a row tertio troisièmement

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
dryness soif
figuratively soif

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
to be thirsty avoir soif
to desire désirer

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
needing to drink assoiffé

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen treize

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole treizième
something in the thirteenth position treizième

thirties n
1930s années 30 années trente
age 30-39 trentaine

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number thirty trentième

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
one of thirty equal parts of a whole trentième
the person or thing in the thirtieth position trentième

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
cardinal number trente

thirty-eight numeral
38 trente-huit

thirty-fifth n
35th part trente-cinquième

thirty-fifth numeral
35th trente-cinquième

thirty-five numeral
35 trente-cinq

thirty-four numeral
34 trente-quatre

thirty-nine numeral
39 trente-neuf

thirty-one numeral
31 trente-et-un trente et un

thirty-seven numeral
37 trente-sept

thirty-six numeral
36 trente-six

thirty-three numeral
33 trente-trois

thirty-two numeral
32 trente-deux

this /ðɪs/ determiner
known (thing) just mentioned ce cette
known (thing) about to be mentioned ce cette
known (thing) that the speaker does not think is known to the audience ce cette
which is current ce cette
the (thing) here ce cette [[ce]] ... [[ci]] [[cette]] ... [[ci]]

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
The thing, item, etc. being indicated ceci ce

this evening adv
during the evening of today ce soir

this morning /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
during the morning of today ce matin

this one pronoun
a specified object celle-ci celles-ci celui-ci ceux-ci

this way n
to indicate direction par ici par là

this year adv
during the current year cette année

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
plant chardon

thither /ˈθɪðəɹ/ adv
to that place là d'ici là

thong /θɒŋ/ n
footwear claquette clic-clac gougoune tapette tong
leather strip lanière

thoracic adj
of the thorax thoracique

thoracic vertebra n
any vertebrae in the chest region vertèbre thoracique

thorax n
region of the mammalian body thorax
middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body thorax

thorium /ˈθɔːriəm/ n
chemical element thorium

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
letter of the Latin alphabet (Þ, þ) thorn
sharp protective spine of a plant épine

thorn in someone's side n
thorn in someone's side épine dans le pied

thornbush n
thorny shrub or bush buisson épineux épineux

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ adj
troublesome épineux
having thorns épineux

thorough /ˈθʌ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌ.ɹə/ adj
detailed minutieux minutieuse soigné soignée
utter; complete; absolute exhaustif

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
road open at both ends artère grand-rue voie principale
waterway voie navigable
way through passage

thoroughly /θʌ.ɹə.liː/ adv
in a thorough or complete manner complètement absolument

thoroughness n
state of being thorough ruguosité

thorp n
a hamlet, a village hameau village

thorybism n
poltergeist activity thorybisme

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
plural of that ces celles-là ceux-là

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
singular informal form of "you" tu

thou /ðaʊ/ v
to address someone using the informal second-person singular pronoun tutoyer

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
however cependant néanmoins

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
although bien que cependant malgré

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
form created in the mind pensée idée
process pensée
pensée

thought echo n
form of auditory hallucination echo de la pensée

thought police n
a group that aims to control what other people think police de la pensée

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ n
a crime crimepensée

thoughtful /ˈθɔt.f(ə)l/ adj
demonstrating kindness or consideration attentionné
demonstrating thought or careful consideration réfléchi

thoughtless /ˈθɔt.lɪs/ adj
inconsiderate inattentionné

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
cardinal number 1000 mille

thousand and one numeral
A great many mille et un

thousand crêpe cake n
gâteau mille crêpes

thousand one numeral
great number mille et un mille et une
one thousand plus one mille un
thousand-first mille et unième mille un

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ adj
ordinal form of 1000 millième

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ n
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole millième
the person or thing in the thousandth position millième

thrall /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
one who is enslaved esclave servant
the state of being under the control of another person emprise servitude

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːldəm/ n
a state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person esclavage

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
to beat mercilessly rosser passer à tabac

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
(Internet): a series of messages fil fil de discussion
(computing): a unit of execution processus léger
long, thin and flexible form of material fil
a theme or idea fil
a sequence of connection fil

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
to pass filer

threadbare adj
cloth élimé

threat /θɹɛt/ n
indication of imminent danger menace
expression of intent to injure or punish another menace

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
to make a threat against someone; to use threats menacer
to menace, or be dangerous menacer
to portend, or give a warning menacer

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ adj
presenting a threat menaçant

three /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
digit/figure 3 trois

three /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
cardinal number 3 trois
set or group with three components trio

three days ago adv
three days ago - translation entry avant-avant-hier

three fourths numeral
3/4 [[trois]] [[quart

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 300 trois cents

three o'clock n
the start of the fourth hour trois heures

three of a kind n
hand with three cards of the same rank brelan

three quarters numeral
3/4 [[trois]] [[quart

three thousand numeral
3,000 trois milles

three-card monte n
confidence trick bonneteau

three-decker n
warship trois-ponts

three-dimensional adj
existing in three dimensions tridimensionnel

three-phase adj
using three separate alternating currents triphasé

three-wheeler n
cycle or motorcycle with three wheels tricar

threefold adj
three times as great [[trois]] [[fois]] [[plus]] [[grand]]
triple triple

threefold adv
by a factor of three triplement

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
a group of three people trio
a sexual activity involving three people plan à trois ménage à trois triolisme

threonine n
an essential amino acid thréonine

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
to separate the grain from the straw or husks battre

thresher n
farm machine batteuse

thresher shark n
any of three species of sharks requin renard

threshing floor n
floor of a threshing house aire

threshold /ˈθɹeʃhəʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃhoʊld/ n
bottom-most part of a doorway seuil
point at which an action is triggered seuil
income at which income tax becomes due seuil
outset of an action or project seuil
point where one mentally or physically is vulnerable in response to provocation or to particular things in general seuil de tolérance

thrice /fɹaɪs/ /θɹaɪs/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɑɪs] [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊äɪs~θɾ̪̊əɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs~θɾ̪̊əɪs~t̪ɾ̪̊ɑɪs~t̪ɾ̪̊əɪs] adv
[[trois]] [[fois]]

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
characteristic of using a minimum of something épargne parcimonie économie
savings bank banque d'épargne
various plants of the genus Armeria armérie

thrift shop n
shop which sells used goods friperie

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
given to, or evincing, thrift économe

thrill /fɹɪl/ /θɹɪl/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɪɫ~fɹ̠̊ʷɪw] [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion frisson

thrill /fɹɪl/ /θɹɪl/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɪɫ~fɹ̠̊ʷɪw] [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrify exciter émoustiller

thriller n
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction thriller polar

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
to increase in bulk or stature prospérer
to prosper by industry prospérer s'épanouir

thriving adj
flourishing florissant prospère

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
front part of the neck gorge
gullet or windpipe gorge
narrow opening in a vessel goulot

throb /θɹɒb/ n
beating, vibration or palpitation battement pulsation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
to pound or beat rapidly or violently battre palpiter
to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm battre résonner vibrer

throe n
severe spasm of pain, especially near the moment of death agonie

thrombocytopenia n
abnormally low platelet count thrombocytopénie

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
formation of thrombi, causing obstruction of circulation thrombose

thrombus n
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis thrombus

throne [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
ornate seat trône
third highest order of angel trône
lavatory or toilet trône

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
group of people foule essaim
group of things; host or swarm essaim

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ n
a valve accélérateur
the lever or pedal that controls this valve accélérateur

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
to cut back speed limiter
to strangle someone étrangler

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
by means of par à travers
entering, then later exiting à travers
from one side of an opening to the other à travers par
surrounded by (while moving) dans à travers

through train n
a train that travels a long distance without any stops train direct

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] adv
everywhere partout

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] preposition
in every part of; all through durant pendant tout le pendant toute la tout au long de

throughput /ˈθɹuː.pʊt/ n
rate of data transmission débit

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
flight of a thrown object jet lancement

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
move to another position bouger déplacer
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air jeter lancer

throw away v
discard or dispose of jeter rejeter

throw down the gauntlet v
issue a challenge envoyer son gantelet jeter le gant

throw in the towel v
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up jeter l'éponge jeter le manche après la cognée jeter la serviette

throw off v
skew by introducing errors or inaccuracies foirer mettre dedans

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə bæθˈwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə bɑːθˈwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable jeter le bébé avec l’eau du bain

throw-in n
throw of the ball back into play remise en jeu

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae grive
fungal infection muguet mycose vaginale

thrush nightingale n
Luscinia luscinia rossignol progné

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
an attack with a sword estocade
force due to propulsion poussée

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
make an advance with force propulser

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
the sound of a dull impact martèlement

thud /ˈθʌd/ v
to make the sound of a dull impact marteler

thug /θʌɡ/ n
someone who treats others violently or roughly casseur bandit voyou

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ n
chemical element thulium

thumb /θʌm/ n
digit pouce

thumb /θʌm/ v
turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily feuilleter

thumb one's nose v
to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect faire un pied de nez

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
fingernail on the thumb [[ongle]] du [[pouce]]
rough sketch croquis
small picture aperçu miniature vignette

thumbscrew n
torture instrument poucette

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
nail-like tack punaise

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ v
to attach something with a thumbtack punaiser

thump /θʌmp/ n
blow coup sourd

thump /θʌmp/ v
to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound tambouriner

thunder /ˈθʌn.də/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ/ n
sound caused by lightning tonnerre

thunder /ˈθʌn.də/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ/ v
to make a noise like thunder tonner
to talk with a loud, threatening voice tonitruer
transitive: say something with a loud, threatening voice tonitruer

thunderbolt n
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder coup de tonnerre

thunderclap n
sudden thunder coup de tonnerre

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
very loud; suggestive of thunder tonitruant

thundersnow n
orage de neige

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
storm with thunder and lightning orage

thunderstruck /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɹʌk/ adj
astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak abasourdi stupéfié

thunking n
mappage mise en correspondance translation

thurifer n
acolyte who carries a thurible thuriféraire

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
as a result ainsi donc alors
in this way or manner ainsi

thus far adv
so far jusqu'à présent

thwart /θwɔː(ɹ)t/ n
seat attached to both sides of a boat banc

thwart /θwɔː(ɹ)t/ v
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure contrecarrer contrarier

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
ton
possessive determiner ta tes ton

thylacine n
extinct carnivorous marsupial thylacine

thyme /taɪm/ n
plant of the genus Thymus thym

thymine /ˈθaɪmɪn/ n
a base which appears in DNA thymine

thymol n
a monoterpene phenol thymol

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
ductless gland located behind the breastbone thymus

thyratron n
Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch thyratron

thyristor n
semiconductor diode thyristor

thyroid /ˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
referring to the gland situated in the neck thyroïde

thyroid cartilage n
the largest cartilage in the larynx cartilage thyroïde

thyroid gland n
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland glande thyroïde

thyroidectomy n
surgical removal of the thyroid gland thyroïdectomie

thyroxine n
the hormone thyroxine

thyrse n
type of inflorescence thyrse

thyrsus /ˈθɜːsəs/ n
staff thyrse

thysanuran n
species of order Thysanura thysanoure

tiara n
papal crown tiare
ornamental coronet tiare

tibial adj
Of or pertaining to a tibia tibial

tic /tɪk/ n
local and habitual convulsive motion tic

tic-tac-toe n
game morpion

tick /tɪk/ n
arachnid tique
checkmark coche marque
quiet but sharp, repeated sound tic-tac
short period of time seconde
unit of measurement graduation
ticking taie
credit, trust crédit

tick /tɪk/ v
make a clicking noise faire tic-tac
make a tick mark cocher

tick off v
(UK) to reprimand réprimander
to annoy, aggravate agacer énerver
to list lister énumérer
to sign with a tick cocher marquer

tick-tock v
make clicking sounds tictaquer

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
admission to entertainment billet ticket
pass for transportation ticket billet
traffic citation amende ticket contravention prune

ticket inspector n
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket contrôleur contrôleuse

ticket office n
an office where tickets may be purchased billetterie

ticket stamping machine n
ticket validating machine composteur valideur

tickle v
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation chatouiller

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
sensitive or susceptible to tickling chatouilleux

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide raz-de-marée
tsunami raz-de-marée tsunami

tiddlywinks n
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup jeu de puce

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
periodic change of sea level marée
tendency or direction of causes, influences or events; course; current tendance

tide over v
to help out avancer dépanner

tidepool n
baïne bâche

tidy up v
to make clean (a small room or small space) ranger

tie /taɪ/ n
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths liaison de prolongation liaison de tenue
tie score match nul remise égalité

tie /taɪ/ v
to attach or fasten with string lier

tie clip n
clip to hold tie pince à cravate épingle de cravate

tiebeam n
beam acting as a tie at the bottom of a pair of principal rafters entrait

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
layer or rank rang

tierce de Picardie n
final major third tierce picarde

tiercel n
male hawk or falcon, used in falconry tiercelet

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
The mammal Panthera tigris tigre tigresse

tiger cub n
young tiger bébé tigre jeune tigre

tiger mom n
ambitious mother mère tigre

tiger salamander n
Ambystoma tigrinum salamandre tigrée

tiger shark n
Galeocerdo cuvier requin-tigre

tight /taɪt/ adj
pushed/pulled together serré tendu
under high tension tendu tendue

tight /taɪt/ adv
firmly bien fermement
soundly bien

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ v
to become tighter se resserrer
to make tighter serrer
to raise interest rate resserrer taux

tighten one's belt v
se serrer la ceinture

tightly /ˈtaɪtli/ adv
in a tight manner fermement

tightness n
the quality of being tight étroitesse

tightrope n
tightly stretched rope corde raide

tightrope walker n
acrobat who practices tightrope walking funambule

tightrope walking n
acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope funambulisme

tights /taɪts/ n
women's garment collant
dancer's garment collant

tightwad n
someone who is overly cautious with money avare

tigon /ˈtaɪɡən/ n
cross between a male tiger and a lioness tiglon tigron

tigress n
female tiger tigresse

tigrine adj
tigré

tiki-taka n
style of play tiki-taka

tilapia /təˈlɑːpiə/ /tɪˈlɑːpiə/ n
any fish of the genus Tilapia tilapia

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
diacritical mark tilde

tile /taɪl/ n
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces tuile [[carreau]] (de [[carrelage]])

tile /taɪl/ v
to cover with tiles tuiler

tiler n
a person who sets tile carreleur

tilery n
a place where tiles are made tuilerie

tiling n
covering of tiles carrelage

till /tɪl/ conjunction
until jusqu'à

till /tɪl/ n
cash register caisse enregistreuse

till /tɪl/ preposition
Until jusqu'à

till /tɪl/ v
to work or cultivate labourer

till death do us part adv
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment jusqu'à ce que la mort nous sépare

tillage /ˈtɪlɪdʒ/ n
cultivation of arable land labour

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
machine excavatrice
person fermier paysan
part of the rudder barre

tilt /tɪlt/ n
inclination of part of the body inclinaison

tilth n
the state of being tilled ameublissement

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ /ˈtɪːmˌbəː/ /ˈtɪːmˌbɚː/ interjection
warning shout used by loggers attention gare

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ /ˈtɪːmˌbəː/ /ˈtɪːmˌbɚː/ n
beam used to support something such as a roof or a ship madrier membrure poutre
trees considered as a source of wood arbres bois
wood that has been cut ready for construction bois de charpente bois de construction bois de menuiserie

timberland n
forested land bois forêt

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume timbre

timbrel n
a tambourine like percussion musical instrument tambourin

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
era ère époque
inevitable passing of events temps
quantity of availability in time temps
measurement of a quantity of time temps
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time temps
particular moment or hour temps
numerical indication of a particular moment in time temps
person's experiences or biography temps
youth or young adulthood temps
instance or occurrence fois
slang: serving of a prison sentence peine
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc heure heure du jour temps

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
to measure time chronométrer

time after time adv
again and again encore et encore

time and again adv
often; repeatedly maintes fois à de nombreuses reprises à maintes reprises

time bomb n
bomb with a timeout mechanism bombe à retardement

time capsule n
sealed container capsule temporelle

time deposit n
deposit in a bank dépôt à terme compte à terme

time difference n
difference of time between measurements différence de temps

time dilation n
slowing of the passage of time at relativistic speeds dilatation du temps

time flies phraseologicalUnit
time seems to pass quickly le temps passe vite ça passe vite ça va vite

time heals all wounds proverb
negative feelings eventually fade away le temps guérit toutes les blessures

time is money proverb
time is money le temps vaut argent le temps, c'est de l'argent

time limit n
time by which something must finish délai limite de temps

time machine n
device used to travel in time machine à explorer le temps machine à voyager dans le temps

time of arrival n
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to arrive [[heure]] [[d']][[arrivée]] [[temp]] [[d']][[arrivée]]

time of departure n
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart [[heure]] [[de]] [[départ]] [[temp]] [[de]] [[départ]]

time out v
to end (an incomplete task) after a time limit arrêter interrompre mettre fin

time travel n
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future voyage dans le temps

time trial n
race in cycling contre-la-montre

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
results of an action cannot be known beforehand l'avenir le dira qui vivra, verra

time zone n
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used fuseau horaire

time-consuming adj
requiring significant amounts of time chronophage

time-consumingly adv
chronophagement

time-lapse adj
photographic technique accéléré

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
in sports arrêt de jeu temps mort
intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit time out

time-traveller n
one who engages in time travel chrononaute

timekeeping n
the measurement of time exactitude ponctualité

timeless adj
not decreasing over time in quality and appeal intemporel

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events frise chronologique ligne de temps
schedule of activities chronologie horaire planning

timeliness n
the state of being timely ponctualité

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adj
happening or appearing at the proper time au bon moment opportun

timer n
device chronomètre compte-minutes minuterie

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
multiplied by fois

timeslot n
créneau

timespan n
an interval of time période de temps

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ n
date and time of an event horodatage

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
record date and time of horodater

timetable n
a structured schedule of events emploi du temps horaire

timetable v
arrange a specific time for an event planifier

timid /tɪmɪd/ adj
lacking in courage or confidence timide craintif craintive

timidly adv
in a timid manner timidement

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
time when something happens timing

timing belt n
a part of an internal combustion engine courroie de distribution

timocracy n
form of government timocratie

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ adj
fearful, timid craintif craintive timoré timorée

timothy n
type of grass fléole fléole des prés phléole phléole des prés

timpani n
kettledrums timbales

timpanist n
someone who plays the timpani timbalier timbalière

tin /tɪn/ adj
made of tin d'étain en étain

tin /tɪn/ n
airtight container boîte de conserve conserve
element étain
metal pan gamelle moule

tin /tɪn/ v
to coat with solder étamer
to cover with tin étamer
to place into a tin in order to preserve conserver mettre en conserve

tin can n
container boîte de conserve

tin soldier n
toy soldier soldat de plomb

tinamou n
bird of the family Tinamidae tinamou

tinder /ˈtɪndə/ /ˈtɪndəɹ/ n
dry sticks etc. amadou

tinderbox n
potentially dangerous situation poudrière

tine /taɪn/ n
on antler andouiller
prong dent fourchon

tined adj
étamé

tinge n
a small amount of something, especially of an added color teinte touche
the degree of vividness of a colour; shade, hue or tint nuance teinte

tinge v
to add a small amount of color teindre

tingle n
prickling sensation picotement

tingle v
to have a prickling or mildly stinging sensation picoter

tingling n
a tingling sensation picotement

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ v
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it bricoler

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ v
to make light metallic sounds tinter

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
perception of nonexistent noise acouphène

tinsel /ˈtɪn.səl/ n
thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration clinquant guirlande

tinsmith n
a person who makes or repairs things with tin ferblantier étameur chaudronnier d'étain

tinted adj
slightly colored, having tint teint teinté

tintinnabulation /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjuːˈleʃən/ /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjəˈleʃən/ n
tinkling sound tintement

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
very small minuscule

tip /tɪp/ n
extreme end of something pointe bout extrémité
area or place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap décharge déchèterie
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation pourboire pourliche bonne-main
piece of advice astuce conseil
piece of private information tuyau

tip of the iceberg n
only the beginning partie émergée de l'iceberg pointe de l'iceberg sommet de l'iceberg

tip the scales v
to turn a balanced situation to one side faire pencher la balance

tipcat n
wooden piece used in tipcat bâtonnet

tipping point n
the point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible point de bascule

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ n
apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them benne basculante
area near the entrance of mines used to load and unload coal carreau
slang: any alcoholic drink bibine canon chopine coup goutte jaja

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
To drink too much alcohol boire comme un Polonais boire comme un trou
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess biberonner boire lever le coude picoler s'humecter la luette

tipsiness n
the property of being tipsy goguette griserie

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
slightly drunk éméché gris pompette égayé

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ n
tips of one's toes [[pointe]] des [[pied

tiqueur /tiˈkuɹ/ n
tiqueur

tirade /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
long, angry or violent speech tirade diatribe
section of verse concerning a single theme laisse tirade

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
semifreddo dessert tiramisu

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
in need of rest or sleep fatigué fatiguée

tiredness n
state of being tired fatigue

tireless adj
indefatigable inlassable

tiresome adj
causing fatigue or boredom barbant ennuyeuse ennuyeux

tiring adj
that tires or tire fatigant

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
aggregation of cells tissu
woven fabric tissu
sheet of absorbent paper kleenex mouchoir en papier

tissular adj
of or pertaining to tissue tissulaire

tit /tɪt/ n
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast lolo nichon néné
a mammary gland, teat glande mammaire

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ n
act of returning exactly what one gets rendre la monnaie de sa pièce

tit fuck n
stimulation of a penis by breasts branlette espagnole cravate de notaire

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness titan

titanic /taɪˈtæn.ɪk/ adj
titanic titanesque

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
id=Q716|chemical element titane

titanium dioxide n
brilliant white pigment dioxyde de titane

tithe /taɪð/ n
tax paid to the Church dîme

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
bright auburn colour rouge Titien

titillate v
to excite pleasantly titiller

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
protein titine

titivate /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/ v
to make small improvements to pomponner

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
name of a book, etc titre
prefix or suffix added to a name titre
certificate of ownership titre
subject of a writing intitulé

title page n
page in a book page de titre

titrate /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
to ascertain the concentration of a solution titrer

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
determination of concentration, by addition of reagent until completion of reaction titrage

titter n
nervous or repressed giggle ricanement

titter v
to laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued manner ricaner

titushky n
a violent pro-government vigilante involved in cracking down on popular protest titouchka

tlaquimilolli n
a sacred bundle tlaquimilolli

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ n
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word tmèse

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
infinitive-marker -er -ir -re

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
in the direction of, and arriving at à au
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship à au de envers
used to indicate purpose pour à
used to indicate ratios contre à
used to indicate the indirect object à
used to indicated exponentiation au à la

to a T
precisely; exactly tout à fait à perfection

to and fro adv
back and forth çà et là

to arms
to arms aux armes !

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
continues in next episode à suivre

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
frankly en toute franchise franchement

to date adv
until now à ce jour à date

to death adv
to a great degree à crever à mort à mourir

to do with preposition
relate or relevant to avoir à voir

to each his own proverb
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences chacun à son goût

to err is human proverb
Everybody makes mistakes l'erreur est humaine

to heel interjection
order not to stray far au pied

to one's heart's content adv
à cœur joie

to one's knowledge adv
to one's knowledge pour autant que je sache

to say nothing of conjunction
conjunction used to mention another important point sans compter sans parler de

to say the least interjection
interjection c’est le moins que l’on puisse dire c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire

to scale
such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original à l'échelle

to some extent
in part dans une certaine mesure

to taste
depending on personal taste au goût

to tell the truth adv
attestation of truthfulness and frankness à dire vrai à vrai dire

to that end
for that reason à cet effet

to the day
measured on the level of days jour pour jour

to the letter adv
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written au pied de la lettre à la lettre à la virgule près

to the power of preposition
indicating an exponent puissance

to thine own self be true proverb
proverb sois loyal envers toi-même

to this end
achieve the previously specified goal dans ce but

to whom this may concern phraseologicalUnit
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient à qui de droit

to wit adv
namely, specifically à savoir assavoir

to-do n
task à faire

to-infinitive n
uninflected verb form infinitif avec to infinitif complet

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
amphibian similar to a frog crapaud

toadflax n
plant of the genus Linaria linaire

toady n
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage flagorneur

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
salutation toast
toasted bread pain grillé toast rôtie

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ v
to engage in a salutation porter un toast
to lightly cook by browning over fire griller
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance griller

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
device for toasting bread grille-pain toasteur

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant tabac
any plant of the genus Nicotiana tabac

tobacco pipe n
smoking tool pipe

tobacconist n
person who sells tobacco buraliste

tobacconist's n
shop that sells tobacco products débit de tabac tabac

toboggan /təˈbɑːɡ.ən/ /təˈbɒɡ.ən/ n
long sled without runners toboggan tabaganne

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
musical piece toccata

today /tʊˈdeɪ/ adv
nowadays actuellement de nos jours aujourd'hui
on the current day aujourd'hui aujourd’hui

today /tʊˈdeɪ/ n
today (noun) aujourd'hui

toddle v
walk unsteadily chanceler

toddler n
young human child bambin bambine

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
each of the five digits on the end of the foot orteil doigt de pied

toe ring n
toe ring bague d'orteil

toe-poke n
A hard kick to a football with the toe end of the boot pointard

toeboard n
in throwing sports e.g. javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step butoir

toehold /ˈtəʊhəʊld/ n
Any small advantage prise

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
the plate covering the end of a toe [[ongle]] [[de [[ongle]] [[de]] [[pied]]

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
countable: individual piece of toffee caramel
uncountable: type of confectionery caramel

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk tofu tofou

toga /ˈtoʊɡə/ /ˈtəʊɡə/ n
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome toge

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
at the same time, in the same place ensemble
into one place ensemble

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ n
pin, short rod or similar securing a loop in a rope or chain cabillot

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever commuter

toggle joint n
joint of two bars connected in an elbow or knee genouillère

toggle switch n
switch actuated by a lever interrupteur à levier

toil v
to labour, to work travailler

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
toilettes toilette cabinets cabinet petit coin w.-c.
personal grooming toilette

toilet bowl n
receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans cuvette de toilette

toilet brush n
brush to clean toilet bowl brosse de toilettes balais de toilettes

toilet paper n
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination papier hygiénique papier toilette

toilet roll n
roll of toilet paper rouleau de papier hygiénique rouleau de papier toilette

toilet seat n
seat of a toilet lunette

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
The act of training a young child to use the toilet entraînement à la propreté

tokamak /ˈtəʊkəmak/ n
a toroidal chamber in which a plasma is magnetically confined tokamak

tokay /toʊˈkeɪ/ /təʊˈkeɪ/ n
variety of grape tokay
wine made from this grape tokay

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ adj
merely symbolic symbolique

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money jeton
something serving as an expression of something else symbole

told /toʊld/ /təʊld/ v
past participle dit
simple past tense dit

tolerable adj
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable tolérable

tolerably adv
in a tolerable manner tolérablement

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
ability to tolerate tolérance
permitted deviation from standard tolérance
ability to endure pain or hardship tolérance

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something tolérant

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
to allow without interference tolérer supporter

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ n
fee for using roads and bridges péage
act or sound of tolling sonnerie

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ v
to impose a fee taxer
to make the noise of a bell sonner

toll booth n
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected cabine de péage péage

tollgate n
barrière de péage

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
liquid hydrocarbon toluène

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
male cat chat matou
male of other animals mâle

tom-tit n
Petroica macrocephala miro mésange

tomahawk /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ /ˈtɒ.mə.hɔːk/ n
American Indian axe tomahawk

tomato /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ /təˈmætoː/ /təˈmɐːtəʉ/ /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ [tʰəˈmeɪɾoʊ] n
fruit tomate
tomato plant tomate

tomato juice n
juice made from tomatoes jus de tomate

tomato paste n
concentrate of tomato purée pâte de tomate

tomato sauce n
pasta sauce sauce tomate

tomayto, tomahto /təˈmeɪtoʊ təˈmɑːtəʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
to suggest a distinction without a difference blanc bonnet, bonnet blanc bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet

tomb /tuːm/ n
small building or vault for the remains of the dead tombe tombeau

tombak n
type of goblet drum tombak
brass with zinc content below 28% tombac

tomboy /ˈtɑmbɔɪ/ /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/ n
girl who acts as a typical boy would garçon manqué garçonne

tombstone n
stone on grave pierre tombale

tomcod n
Microgadus tomcod petit poisson des chenaux poulamon

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
one in a series of volumes tome

tomfoolery /ˌtɒmˈfuːl.ə.ɹi/ n
foolish behaviour bouffonnerie niaiserie pitrerie

tomography n
imaging by sections or sectioning tomographie

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ adv
on the day after the present day demain

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ n
the day after the present day demain lendemain

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
a phrase indicating that tomorrow will bring new opportunities à chaque jour suffit sa peine

tomorrow night adv
during the night of the day after demain soir

tomorrow night n
night after the present day demain soir

ton /tʌn/ n
large amount flopée tonne
unit of weight tonne

tonality n
system of seven tones and tonic key tonalité

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note ton
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning ton
interval of a major second ton

tone mark n
tone mark marque de ton

tone sandhi n
change of tone sandhi tonal

tone-deaf adj
unable to distinguish differences in pitch qui n'a pas d'oreille

toneme n
phoneme tonème

toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/ n
powder used in laser printers and photocopiers toner

tong /tɒŋ/ n
An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands pince

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
an instrument pinces

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
flap in a shoe languette langue
organ langue

tongue depressor n
device used to depress the tongue abaisse-langue

tongue-tied adj
unable to express oneself clearly or fluently sans voix

tongue-twister n
phrase which is difficult to say virelangue

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
substance tonic tonique
first note of a scale tonique

tonic water n
carbonated beverage eau tonique soda tonique

tonight /təˈnait/ adv
during today's nighttime cette nuit

tonnage /ˈtʌnɪdʒ/ n
shipping tonnage

tonne /tɒn/ /tʌn/ n
1000 kilograms tonne

tonometric adj
of or pertaining to tonometry tonométrique

tonometry n
the measurement of tension or pressure tonométrie

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
palatine tonsil amygdale

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the tonsils amygdalite

tonsillopharyngitis n
inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx amygdalo-pharyngite amygdalopharyngite tonsillo-pharyngite tonsillopharyngite

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
bald patch resulting from being tonsured tonsure

tontine /tɒnˈtiːn/ n
tontine

tontineer n
tontinier tontinière

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
likewise aussi
more than enough; as too much trop

too bad phraseologicalUnit
That's a pity dommage tant pis

too many determiner
excessive trop

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
with too many people a task won't be done very well autant de têtes, autant d'avis deux patrons font chavirer la barque

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
excessively trop

tool /tuːl/ n
mechanical device intended to make a task easier outil instrument
equipment used in a profession outil instrument

tool /tuːl/ v
to work on or shape with tools façonner

toolbar n
row of icons in a graphical user interface barre d'outils

toolbox n
set of routines toolbox boîte à outils
storage case for tools boite à outils boîte à outils

toolkit n
assembly of tools nécessaire
set of basic components for developing software toolkit

toolset n
collection of tools jeu

tooltip n
an element of a graphical user interface infobulle

toon n
cartoon BD bande dessinée

toot /tuːt/ n
a fart prout
the noise of a horn or whistle pouet pouët

toot one's own horn v
promote oneself s’envoyer des fleurs

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
biological tooth dent
saw tooth dent
gear tooth dent

tooth and nail adv
viciously bec et ongles

tooth fairy /tuːθ ˈfɛəɹɪ/ n
a figure of modern myth petite souris fée des dents

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
ache in a tooth mal de dents mal aux dents

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue brosse à dents

toothless adj
Having no teeth édenté

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
paste for cleaning the teeth dentifrice pâte à dents

toothpick n
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth cure-dent

toothpuller n
arracheur de dents

toothwort n
plant of the genus Lathraea lathrée

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ adj
on the top supérieur

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
baseball term première demi-manche
child’s spinning toy toupie
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex actif enculeur
lid, cap, cover couvercle
top of a ship's mast hune
uppermost part sommet dessus

top hat n
cylindrical hat haut-de-forme

top notch adj
Of the highest quality de premier ordre excellent

top quark n
top quark quark top

top secret adj
information classified at the highest level ultra-secret

top-level adj
highest [[au]] [[plus]] [[haut]] [[niveau]]

top-level domain n
domaine de premier niveau

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ adj
colour topaze

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
gem topaze
colour topaze

tope /toʊp/ /təʊp/ v
to drink excessively chopiner

topgallant n
topmost sail perroquet

topiary adj
relating to the art of topiaries topiaire

topiary n
shrub topiaire

topic /ˈtäpik/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
subject; theme sujet thème

topical /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
local to a particular place local
medicine: applied to a localized part of the body topique
of current interest; contemporary d'actualité

topless adj
featuring women that are naked from the waist up topless
naked from the waist up topless seins nus

topochemistry n
the chemistry of reactions that are dependent on, or change, the topology of the reactants topochimie

topographer n
A person who studies or records topography topographe

topographic adj
of, or relating to topography topographique

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
the features themselves (the terrain) topographie

topolect n
speech-form or lect of a particular place topolecte

topological adj
of or relating to topology topologique

topological group n
group with topological structure groupe topologique

topology /təˈpɑlədʒi/ /təˈpɒlədʒi/ n
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc. topologie
arrangements of computer nodes topologie

toponium n
hypothetical meson toponium

toponym n
place name toponyme
word derived from a place name toponyme

toponymy n
study of place names toponymie

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
mathematical structure topos

topple v
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something renverser
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so chuter tomber

topple over v
fall over effondrer écrouler

topsail lang=en n
sail above the course sail hunier

topsy-turvy adj
backwards or upside down sens dessus dessous à l'envers
disorderly, chaotic sens dessus dessous

toque /toʊk/ /tuːk/ /təʊk/ n
Macaca sinica toque
rimless hat toque
tall white hat worn by chefs toque

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
stick with flame at one end torche flambeau

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
set fire to incendier

torchecul /tɔːʃˈkuːl/ n
something used to wipe the anus after defecation torche-cul

toreador n
a bullfighter torero toréador toréro

toric /tɔːɹɪk/ adj
pertaining to or shaped like a torus torique

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
extreme pain tourment

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
to cause severe suffering tourmenter

tormentor n
someone who torments bourreau

tornadic adj
having the ability to produce a tornado tornadique

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
column of air tornade

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
underwater weapon torpille
fish torpille

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
to send a torpedo torpiller
to sink a ship with one of more torpedoes torpiller
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack torpiller

torpedo boat n
warship designed to fire torpedoes torpilleur

torpedo bomber n
aircraft bombardier-torpilleur

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
being inactive or stuporous torpeur

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
a rotational or twisting force couple
a braided necklace or collar torque

torque wrench n
wrench for applying a specific torque clé dynamométrique clef dynamométrique

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
to subject to intense heat torréfier

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
violent flow, as of water etc. torrent

torrential /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ adj
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities diluvien torrentiel

torrid /ˈtɑɹɪd/ /ˈtɒɹɪd/ /ˈtɔɹɪd/ adj
full of intense emotions... torride
very hot and dry torride

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
body excluding the head and limbs tronc torse buste

tort /tɔ(ə)ɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
law: wrongful act causing injury délit civil

torticollis n
medical condition torticolis

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
land-dwelling reptile tortue

torture n
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony torture

torture v
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims torturer

torturer n
one who tortures tortionnaire

torus /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space tore
molding tore
topological space tore

tosh /tɒʃ/ n
silly nonsense conneries

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
throw, a lob, of a ball jet

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
to flip a coin tirer à pile ou face
to stir or mix (a salad) remuer fatiguer mélanger
to throw with an initial upward direction lancer

toss juggling n
Form of juggling involving throwing and catching jonglerie de lancer

tot up /ˌtɒt ˈʌp/ v
to calculate the sum of additionner

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
complete total
entire total tout entier

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
amount total
sum somme

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ v
to add up totaliser

total depravity n
Calvinist doctrine corruption totale

totalitarian adj
related to the system of government totalitaire

totalitarianism n
system where state wields absolute control totalitarisme

totality /toʊˈtælɨti/ n
state of being total totalité

totally /ˈtoʊt.(ə)l.i/ adv
In a total manner; completely totalement

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe totem

totem pole n
sculpture mât totémique

totipotency n
ability to produce differentiated cells on division totipotence

totipotent adj
exhibiting totipotency totipotent

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ n
unsteady movement chute écroulement

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
move or stand unsteadily tituber

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
Ramphastid toucan

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
act of touching toucher
sense of perception by physical contact toucher
close communication contact

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
affect emotionally toucher émouvoir
make physical contact with toucher

touch screen n
input/output device écran tactile

touch up v
fondle or to grope someone, usually in an inappropriate way attoucher peloter
make finishing touches retoucher

touch-up n
a finishing touch retouche

touchable adj
Capable of being touched touchable

touchdown /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ n
football score touchdown touché

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
moved ému émue

touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ adj
provoking sadness and pity touchant

touchpad n
flat surface which is sensitive to touch pavé tactile touchpad

touchstone n
A standard of comparison or evaluation pierre de touche
A stone used to test the quality of gold alloys touchau

touchy /ˈtʌtʃi/ adj
easily offended; oversensitive susceptible

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
acknowledgement touché
fencing hit touché

tough /tʌf/ adj
difficult or demanding dur

toughness n
state of being tough dureté endurance solidité

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
wig toupet

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
guided visit visite guidée
journey voyage excursion tournée
journey through given list of places tournée

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ v
to make a journey tourner

tour de force n
Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field exploit tour de force

tour guide n
guide on organised tours guide guide culturel guide touristique

tour operator n
company that sells package holidays voyagiste

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
the act of travelling or sightseeing tourisme

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
someone who travels for pleasure touriste

tourist office n
an office which provides information for tourists office de tourisme syndicat d'initiative

touristic adj
catering to tourists touristique

tourmaline /ˈtʊəɹməliːn/ n
both senses tourmaline

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmɪnt/ n
series of games tournoi
(historical) series of battles tournoi

tourniquet /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ n
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding garrot

tousled adj
unkempt en bataille

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way pronostiqueur rabatteur racoleur vendeur ambulant

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote racoler

tovarish /tɒˈvɑːɹɪʃ/ n
tovarich

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
act of towing remorquage
bundle of fibers filasse étoupe

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
pull something using a line remorquer tracter

tow bar n
a bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed attache-remorque boule d'attelage crochet d'attelage

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
motor vehicle for towing camion de remorquage dépanneuse remorqueuse

toward /təˈwɔːd/ /tʊˈwɔːɹd/ preposition
for the purpose of pour
in relation to envers
in the direction of vers
located near près de

towboat n
boat designed to push barges pousseur

towel /taʊl/ n
cloth used for wiping serviette

towelette /taʊ.ˈlɛt/ n
A small towel lingette

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
Tarot card la maison dieu tour
structure tour
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide tour

towheaded adj
Having pale blond hair, resembling tow blond filasse

town /taʊn/ n
settlement ville commune bourg villette villotte

town centre n
main commercial or business area of a town centre-ville

town gas n
manufactured gas supplied to consumers gaz de ville

town hall n
a building that houses the local government offices of a town hôtel de ville mairie

town twinning n
pairing of towns or cities jumelage

townhouse n
house in an urban setting maison de ville

townsman n
male resident of a town citadin

townspeople n
the population or inhabitants of a village, town or city citadin

townswoman n
woman resident of a town citadine

towpath n
path alongside a canal or river halage

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
having a harmful chemical nature toxique

toxicity n
degree toxicité

toxicologist n
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology toxicologue

toxicology n
scientific study of poisons and poisoning toxicologie

toxicomania n
desire for intoxicants toxicomanie

toxicosis n
illness due to poisoning toxicose

toxin n
a toxic or poisonous substance toxine

toxoplasmosis n
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii toxoplasmose

toy /tɔɪ/ n
something to play with jouet

toy /tɔɪ/ v
to play with, to mock amuser jouer
to ponder or consider caresser triturer

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
mark left as a sign of passage trace

trace /tɹeɪs/ v
to copy onto a sheet of transparent paper calquer
to draw or sketch tracer

trace element n
chemical element in an organism’s diet oligo-élément

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
ability to trace a process traçabilité

tracer /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪsɚ/ n
A chemical used to track the progress or history of a natural process marqueur

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeiki.ə/ n
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi trachée

trachelian adj
trachélien

tracheotomy n
surgery to insert a tube into the neck trachéotomie

trachoma n
infectious disease trachome

trachyte /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ n
pale igneous rock trachyte

trachytic adj
trachytique

tracing paper n
translucent paper papier calque

track /tɹæk/ n
beaten path sentier chemin route voie
course; way piste chemin voie
distance between two opposite wheels voie
permanent way; the rails voie
entire lower surface of the foot empreinte
mark or impression left by the foot empreinte
mark left by something that has passed along trace marque sillon
path or course laid out for a race or exercise piste
physical track on a record sillon

track and field n
group of athletic sports athlétisme

track cycling n
Cycling discipline cyclisme sur piste

track stand n
bicycling technique surplace

trackball n
computing device trackball

tracker n
agent noun of track pisteur poursuivant traqueur

tracksuit n
garment survêtement

tract n
a series of connected body organs appareil

tractable /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
capable of being easily led conciliant docile malléable
capable of being shaped malléable

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
farm vehicle tracteur

tractor driver n
one who drives a tractor tractoriste

tractrix n
curve tractrice

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
business given by customers affaires négoce
buying and selling commerce
instance of bartering négoce
instance of buying or selling commerce magasin
publication intended for participants in an industry presse spécialisée
skilled practice of an occupation métier
those engaged in an industry ouvriers techniciens
those who perform a particular kind of skilled work corps de métier

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
exchange échanger

trade deficit n
negative balance of trade déficit commercial

trade fair n
exhibition for a particular field foire foire-exposition salon

trade name n
name used to identify a commercial product or service nom commercial

trade route n
route used by traders route commerciale

trade union n
organization syndicat syndicat de métier syndicat professionnel

trade war n
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs guerre commerciale

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪdˑwɪnd/ n
steady wind alizé vent alizé

trade-off n
situation in which one thing must be decreased for another to be increased compromis trade-off

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
identification of a company's product marque commerciale

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
one who gains a livelihood from trading marchand commerçant trader

tradesman n
skilled male manual worker artisan

trading card /ˈtɹeɪd.ɪŋ ˌkɑɹd/ n
collectible card featuring information of interest to purchasers carte à collectionner

trading partner n
country that another country does business with partenaire commercial

trading post n
place where trading of goods takes place comptoir

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation tradition

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
of or pertaining to tradition traditionnel

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ adv
traditional manner traditionnellement

traduce /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ v
to malign by making malicious and false or defamatory statements calomnier diffamer
to pass into another form of expression traduire

traffic n
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs trafic traite
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air trafic circulation
exchange or flux of information, messages or data trafic circulation
commercial transportation or exchange of goods trafic circulation

traffic circle n
an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island rond-point giratoire

traffic cone n
cone-shaped marker cône de chantier plot

traffic jam n
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow bouchon embouteillage

traffic light n
signalling device feu feux de circulation

traffic sign n
traffic sign panneau panneau de signalisation

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
drama or similar work tragédie
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury tragédie
genre of such works, and the art of producing them tragédie

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
causing great sadness tragique
relating to tragedy tragique

tragicomedy n
drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy tragicomédie

tragicomic adj
related to tragicomedy tragicomique

tragicomical adj
related to tragicomedy tragicomique

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
route for travel over land sentier piste
track followed by a hunter piste traces

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
drag behind traîner
follow behind pister suivre

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
furnished vehicle towed behind another, used as a dwelling when stationary roulotte
preview of a film bande-annonce trailer
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment remorque
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan remorque

train /tɹeɪn/ n
group of animals, vehicles, or people caravane train
line of connected cars or carriages train rame
series of events or ideas which are interconnected enchainement
that which is drawn along traîne
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground traîne

train /tɹeɪn/ v
to improve one's fitness exercer s'exercer
to move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction pointer
to practice an ability entraîner exercer s'entraîner
to teach a task dompter former

trainee /tɹeɪ.ni/ n
someone being formally trained in a workplace stagiaire

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
person who trains another; coach entraîneur
running shoe basket

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
training entraînement

training bra n
bra for younger girls soutien-gorge infantile

training wheels n
pair of small wheels attached to a child's bicycle roulettes

trainsickness n
feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a train mal de train

traipse /tɹeɪps/ v
transitive: to walk about or over crapahuter

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend trait

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
one who violates his allegiance and betrays his/her country traître traîtresse
a betrayer traître traîtresse

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ v
act the traitor toward trahir

trajectory /tɹəˈdʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
path of a body trajectoire

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
passenger vehicle tram tramway

tram driver n
driver of a tram traminot wattman

tram stop n
stop for trams arrêt de tramway station de tramway

trammel n
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire crémaillère

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
homeless person clochard
promiscuous woman garce putain salope traînée

trample v
(transitive) to crush something by walking on it piétiner

trampoline /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
gymnastic and recreational device trampoline trampolin

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
A genre of electronic dance music trance

trance music n
Style of dance music trance

tranche /tɹæntʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ n
finance tranche tranche de crédit

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
(colloquial) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person travelo

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
calm; without motion or sound tranquille
free from emotional disturbance tranquille

tranquilize v
to become tranquil tranquilliser
to calm down tranquilliser
to make something or someone tranquil tranquilliser
to use a drug to sedate a person or animal tranquilliser

tranquillity n
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness tranquillité
the state of being tranquil tranquillité
the absence of stress; serenity tranquillité
the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones tranquillité

trans /tɹanz/ /tɹænz/ adj
transgender trans

trans man n
a female-to-male transgender or transsexual person transhomme

transalpine adj
on the other side of the Alps transalpin

transatlantic adj
spanning or crossing the Atlantic transatlantique

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
transmit and receive recevoir transmettre

transceiver n
combined radio transmitter and receiver émetteur-récepteur
computing device émetteur-récepteur

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
to pass beyond the limits of something transcender

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ n
superior excellence; supereminence transcendance
the act of surpassing usual limits transcendance
the state of being beyond the range of normal perception transcendance
the state of being free from the constraints of the material world, as in the case of a deity transcendance

transcendentalism n
the transcending, or going beyond, empiricism, and ascertaining a priori the fundamental principles of human knowledge transcendentalisme

transcendentally adv
in a transcendental manner transcendantalement

transclude v
institute a programming step of substituting a template transclure

transclusion n
transclusion

transcontinental adj
crossing a continent transcontinental

transcribe v
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols transcrire

transcript /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ n
inventory of courses and grades relevé de notes
sequence of RNA produced by transcription transcrit
written version of what was said orally transcription

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
in linguistics transcription
in genetics transcription

transcriptional adj
Of or pertaining to transcription transcriptionnel

transcriptome n
set of messenger RNA molecules transcriptome

transdermal adj
through unbroken skin transdermique

transducer n
device transducteur

transduction n
transduction

transductive adj
logical induction transductif

transept n
transept

transfected adj
Infected with nucleic acid transfecté

transfection tɹænzˈfɛkʃən n
introduction of foreign DNA into a eukaryotic cell transfection

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ n
act transfert
genetics transfert

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another transférer

transferable adj
able to be transferred transférable

transferase n
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group transférase

transference n
term used in psychology transfert
the act of conveying or transfering transférence

transfermium adj
transfermien

transfinite /tɹænsˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
beyond finite transfini

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ n
in mathematics transformée

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ v
change greatly the appearance or form of transformer
change the nature, condition or function of transformer

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of transforming transformation
mathematical term transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ n
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity transformateur

transformism n
the doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter transformisme

transfuse v
transfuse (all senses) transfuser

transfusional adj
of, pertaining to, or involving transfusion transfusionnel

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles transgenre

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
a transgender person transgenre

transgenic /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
genetically modified transgénique

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
to act in violation of some law transgresser
to commit an offense, to sin pécher
to exceed or overstep some limit or boundary franchir transgresser

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
violation of a law, command or duty transgression
relative rise in sea level resulting in deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata transgression

transgressive /tɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
involving transgression transgressif

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures transhumance

transhumanism n
philosophy favoring the use of science and technology transhumanisme

transient adj
passing or disappearing with time; transitory transitoire passager provisoire temporaire
remaining for only a brief time bref fugace éphémère

transient n
homeless SDF clochard clodo sans-abri
traveller itinérant

transistor n
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals transistor

transistor radio n
a small radio having transistors transistor

transit /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ n
The act of passing over, across, or through something transit
The passage of a celestial body transit

transit /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ v
to pass over, across or through something transiter

transition /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ n
brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes transition
change from defense to attack, or attack to defense transition
onset of the final stage of childbirth transition
point mutation transition
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another transition
word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another transition

transitional adj
of or relating to a transition transitoire
temporary; pending the implementation of something new provisoire temporaire

transitive adj
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects transitif
set theory, of a relation on a set transitif

transitive verb n
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object verbe transitif

transitively adv
in a transitive manner transitivement

transitivity n
the degree in which a verb can govern objects transitivité

transitory /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
lasting only a short time passager provisoire transitoire

translatability n
property of being translatable; ability to be translated traductibilité traduisibilité

translatable adj
capable of being translated into another language traduisible

translatableness n
property of being translatable; ability to be translated traductibilité traduisibilité

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ v
physics: to subject to translation translater
to change text from one language to another traduire

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
act of translating between languages traduction translation
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation translation
of forces in a gearbox transmission
result of translating between languages traduction
genetics: process for producing proteins traduction

translation dictionary n
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages dictionnaire du traduction

translation studies n
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting traductologie

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
someone who translates traducteur traductrice

translatress n
A woman who translates traductrice

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəreɪt/ v
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script translittérer

transliteration n
product of transliterating translittération transcription

translocation n
genetics: transfer of chromosomal segment translocation

translucent /tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ adj
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it translucide

transmembrane adj
Traversing a cellular membrane transmembranaire

transmigrate v
to migrate to another country transmigrer
to pass into another body after death transmigrer

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions encéphalopathie spongiforme transmissible

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ n
act of transmitting transmission
passing of a communicable disease transmission
something transmitted transmission
assembly of gears boite de vitesses

transmitter n
something that transmits something transmetteur
electronic device transmetteur

transmontane /ˌtɹænz.mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹænz.mɒnˈteɪn/ adj
of or relating to the other side of the mountains transmontain

transmute v
to convert one thing into another transmuer

transnational adj
between or beyond national boundaries transnational

transom /ˈtɹænsəm/ n
crosspiece over a door traverse

transom window n
window above a door vasistas imposte

transonic adj
just above or below the speed of sound transsonique

transpadane adj
transpadan

transparence n
quality of bring transparent transparence

transparency /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ n
quality of being transparent; transparence transparence
transparent object transparence

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
see-through, clear transparent
open, publicly visible transparent
obvious transparent

transpersonal adj
transcends the personal transpersonnel

transphobia n
fear or hatred of transsexuality or transgenderism transphobie

transpiration n
botany: the loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants transpiration
physiology: the process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes transpiration

transpire /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ɚ/ v
botany: to give off water and waste products through the stomata transpirer
to become known transpirer
to give off transpirer

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
act of uprooting and moving transplantation
medicine: operation greffe transplantation
medicine: organ/tissue transplanted greffon

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ) greffer
resettle or relocate (something) transplanter déplacer
uproot and replant (a plant) transplanter

transplantation n
A surgical operation transplantation

transponder n
transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another transpondeur

transport /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
act of transporting transport
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight transport
state of being transported by emotion transport

transport /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
carry or bear from one place to another transporter reporter

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ adj
Capable of being transported; easily moved transportable

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
act of transporting transport
means of conveyance transport
deportation to a penal colony transportation

transposable adj
able to be transposed transposable

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ n
reverse or change the order of two transposer
algebra: move (a term) to the other side of an equation transposer
matrix matrice transposée transposée

transrealism n
literary mode transréalisme

transsexual adj
being a transsexual transsexuel transsexuelle

transsexual n
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex transsexuel transsexuelle

transsexuality n
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual transsexualisme transsexualité

transversal /tɹænsˈvɜːsəl/ /tɹænsˈvɝsəl/ n
a line which traverses or intersects transversal

transverse colon n
part of colon côlon transverse

transverse wave n
type of wave onde transversale

transvestism n
condition of being a transvestite travestissement

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
travesti travelo

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
(historical) light two-wheeled carriage with springs charrette anglaise
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases siphon
covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor trappe
device designed to catch or kill animals piège collet
slang: mouth gueule
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense piège souricière traquenard

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] v
computing:to capture (e.g. an error) in order to handle or process it intercepter
to catch in a trap or traps attraper piéger
to ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap piéger

trapball n
ball-trap

trapdoor n
door set into floor or ceiling trappe

trapezist n
gymnast who performs on a trapeze trapéziste

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides trapézoïde
polygon with two parallel sides trapèze
bone trapèze

trapper n
one who traps animals trappeur

trappings n
clothing which gives the appearance accoutrement

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
computer terminology corbeille
container [[corbeille]] à [[papier]]
things to be discarded déchet

trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
emotional wound traumatisme trauma
event traumatisme trauma
serious injury to the body traumatisme

traumatic adj
of, caused by, or causing trauma traumatique

traumatise v
to cause a trauma traumatiser
to injure traumatiser

traumatology n
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma traumatologie

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ n
hard work labeur travail
labor of childbirth travail

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ v
go through the labor of childbirth être en couches être en travail
to toil peiner

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
act of traveling voyage

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
to be on a journey voyager
to travel throughout voyager
to pass from here to there; to transmit propager transmettre voyager

travel agency n
company agence de voyages

traveler's diarrhea n
tourista

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
one who travels voyageur voyageuse

traveller's cheque n
preprinted cheque for a fixed amount Travellers chèque chèque de voyage

travelling salesman n
itinerant salesperson VRP

travelling salesman problem n
mathematical problem problème du commis voyageur problème du voyageur de commerce

traversable adj
traversable

traverse /ˈtɹævə(ɹ)s/ v
to travel across, often under difficult conditions franchir traverser

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertin

travois /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ n
a traditional North American Indian sled travois

trawl /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
To fish with a trawl chaluter
To make an exhaustive search within a defined area passer au peigne fin

trawler n
fishing boat chalutier

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
object on which things are carried plateau cabaret

treacherous /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
deceitful; inclined to betray traître
exhibiting treachery traître
unreliable; dangerous traître

treacherously adv
in a treacherous manner traîtreusement

treachery /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹi/ n
deliberate disregard for trust or faith traîtrise

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
antidote for poison thériaque
molasses or golden syrup mélasse

tread /tɹɛd/ n
bottom of a sneaker profil de semelle
top of a step marche

tread /tɹɛd/ v
to beat with one's feet; to trample fouler piétiner
to step on fouler marcher sur

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
piece of indoor sporting equipment tapis roulant

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
crime of betraying one’s government trahison

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
collection of valuable things trésor
any single thing one values greatly trésor
term of endearment trésor

treasure hunt n
search for a treasure (game or real) chasse au trésor

treasure map n
map on which is marked the location of a treasure carte au trésor

treasure trove n
hidden treasure, subsequently discovered trésor

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
government official in charge of the Treasury ministre du budget
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation trésorier

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒəɹi/ n
place where treasure is stored safely trésorerie
place where state or royal money and valuables are stored trésorerie

treasury department n
government department ministère des finances

treat /tɹit/ v
to discourse, to represent traiter
to care for medicinally or surgically traiter
to entertain with food or drink régaler
to negotiate négocier

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
systematic discourse on some subject traité

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ t͡ʃɹiːtmənt n
medical care for an illness or injury traitement
preserving or giving particular properties traitement
process or manner of treating traitement

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ n
a binding agreement under international law traité

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
to multiply by three tripler

treble clef n
music symbol clé de sol

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
trebuchet trébuchet

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
frame of a saddle arçon
the structure or wooden frame used in the construction of a saddle used in horse riding arçon
large woody plant arbre
(computing theory) recursive data structure arbre
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles arbre
(graphical user interface) tree list arbre
pole with storage hooks arbre

tree frog n
frog of the family Hylidae rainette

tree hollow n
tree hollow arbre creux trou d'arbre

tree ring n
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree anneau de croissance cerne

tree trunk n
the main structural member of a tree tronc

treetop n
crown or uppermost branches of a tree cime des arbres

trefoil /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ n
plant trèfle

trekking n
Walking, hiking trekking

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
An outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area treillage
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants espalier treille

trematode n
parasitic worm of the class Trematoda trématode

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ n
a shake tremblement vibration

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
to shake trembler vibrer

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
awe-inspiring formidable
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary énorme

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
earthquake tremblement de terre trémor
shake, quiver, or vibration tremblement trémulation

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
to shake or quiver; to tremble trembler

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
long, narrow ditch or hole tranchée fossé
military excavation tranchée

trench coat n
military-style raincoat trench trench-coat

trench stick n
baton used in trenches canne des tranchées

trench warfare n
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches guerre des tranchées

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ adj
sharp tranchant

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
A fad tendance
an inclination in a direction penchant

trendsetter n
someone who starts a trend, or makes one more popular tendanceur

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ n
tool to bore trépan

trepanation n
practice of drilling a hole in the skull trépanation

trephine /tɹɪˈfaɪn/ n
surgical instrument to remove a circular section from the skull trépan

trephone n
tréphone

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
a fearful state appréhension crainte inquiétude

treshchotka n
an old Russian percussion instrument tréchtchotka

tress /tɹɛs/ n
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet tresse

trestle n
a folding or fixed set of legs used to support a table-top or planks tréteau
a horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs tréteau

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
three tri-

triad /tɹaɪ.æd/ n
underground society triade

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something triel

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
appearance at judicial court procès
chance to test something out essai
difficult experience épreuve

trial and error n
solution by learning from mistakes tâtonnement

trial balloon n
idea or suggestion ballon d'essai

trialogue n
discourse or colloquy by three people trilogue
meeting (European Union) trilogue

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
polygon triangle
percussion instrument triangle
triangle

triangle inequality pn
the triangle inequality inégalité triangulaire

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
shaped like a triangle triangulaire

triangular prism n
prism with triangular base prisme triangulaire

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ n
surveying technique triangulation

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ n
athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running triathlon

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
sexual practice tribadisme

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
group of people tribu

triboelectricity n
electricity produced by the triboelectric effect triboélectricité

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
science and technology of lubrication tribologie

tribometer n
instrument to measure friction of surfaces tribomètre

tribrach /ˈtɹaɪbɹæk/ /ˈtɹʌɪbɹak/ n
prosody: metrical foot comprising three short syllables tribraque

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
adversity tribulation

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business tribunal

tribune /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
elected official in Ancient Rome tribun
protector of the people tribun
place or an opportunity to speak; platform tribune

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
stream which flows into a larger one affluent

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift hommage tribut
payment made by one nation to another in submission tribut

tricameralism n
tricameralism parlement tricaméral

tricenarian n
a person between age thirty and thirty-nine trentenaire

triceps n
any muscle having three heads triceps

triceps brachii n
the triceps in the upper arm triceps brachial

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
tricératops

trichloromethane n
chloroform trichlorométhane

trichobezoar /ˌtɹɪkəˈbiːzɔɹ/ n
a bezoar composed of hair trichobézoard

trichology /tɹʌɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
knowledge or study of hair trichologie

trichomoniasis n
disease trichomonase

trichotillomania n
disorder trichotillomanie TTM

trichotomy /tɹaɪˈkɑt.ə.mi/ /tɹaɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
division or separation into three trichotomie

trick /tɹɪk/ n
effective, clever or quick way of doing something astuce truc
magic trick tour
something designed to fool tour
winning sequence in cards pli

trick /tɹɪk/ v
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue duper embobiner rouler tromper

trick or treat interjection
extortion farce ou friandise bonbon ou bâton des bonbons ou un sort

trick question n
misleading question question piège

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
underhanded behavior magouillage tricherie

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
a very thin flow; the act of trickling dégoulinade
a very thin river filet

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously dégouliner
to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously verser goutte à goutte

trickle-down adj
Describing the theory that financial benefits given to the wealthy will somehow be passed down to the poor ruissellement

trickster n
one who performs tricks filou tricheur

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
adept at using deception malin retors rusé rusée
hard to deal with complexe compliqué délicat épineux

triclinic adj
having three unequal axes all intersecting at oblique angles triclinique

tricolor adj
having three colors tricolore

tricolour n
A flag with three stripes of different colours tricolore

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
cycle with three wheels tricycle

tricyclist n
person who rides a tricycle tricycliste

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
three-pronged spear trident

tridermic adj
relating to the three germ layers of the embryo: ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm tridermique

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
happening every three years triennal
lasting for three years triennal

triennium n
period of three years triennal

trifecta /tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ n
A bet on the first three places of a race in the order tiercé

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfl̩/ n
dessert bagatelle
insignificant amount broutille
thing of little importance or worth bricole babiole broutille

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
trivial futile

triforce n
Shape composed of three triangles in a specific alignment triforce

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ n
gallery of arches triforium

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ n
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun détente
détente

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ v
to initiate something déclencher

trigger guard n
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge pontet

trigger-happy adj
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly folle de la gâchette fou de la gâchette gâchette facile malade de la gâchette

triggerfish n
fish baliste

triglyceride /tɹʌɪˈɡlɪsəɹʌɪd/ n
lipid, ester of glycerol and three fatty acids triglycéride

trigonometric adj
of or relating to trigonometry trigonométrique

trigonometric function n
a function of an angle fonction trigonométrique

trigonometry n
branch of mathematics trigonométrie

trihedron n
geometric figure trièdre

trijunction n
a junction where three things meet trijonction

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options trilemme

trilingual adj
able to read or speak three languages trilingue
expressed or written in three languages trilingue

trilingualism n
the speaking of three languages trilinguisme

trill /tɹɪl/ n
rapid alternation of notes trille
vibrating consonant consonne roulée

trilliard numeral
1021, a thousand million million million trilliard

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
a million million million, 1018 trillion
a million million, 1012 billion mille milliards

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
member of the class Trilobita trilobite

trilogy n
collection of three works trilogie

trim /tɹɪm/ n
the manner in which a vessel floats assiette

trim /tɹɪm/ v
to reduce slightly tailler

trimaran n
type of boat trimaran

trimester /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.təɹ/ n
period of three months trimestre

trimethylamine n
(CH₃)₃N triméthylamine

trimillennial adj
occurring every 3000 years trimillénaire

trinitrotoluene n
a highly explosive yellow crystalline substance trinitrotoluène

trinity n
group or set of three people or things triade

trinket n
a mere trifle babiole bricole broutille
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry bibelot breloque colifichet

trinomial n
an expression consisting of three terms trinôme

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
a piece of music written for three musicians trio
group of three musicians trio

triode n
thermionic valve triode

triose n
sugar containing three carbon atoms triose

trip /tɹɪp/ n
act of tripping someone croc-en-jambe croche-pied
faux pas, a social error bévue faux pas
journey voyage balade tour
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations trip
stumble or misstep faux pas

trip /tɹɪp/ v
fall over or stumble over an object trébucher enfarger se prendre les pieds
to cause to stumble faire un croche-pied
to experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate triper

trip up v
cause to commit an error arnaquer duper tromper
make a mistake se tromper

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
entrails tripe
something valueless bêtise
stomach lining of animal for food tripes

tripeptide n
organic compound tripeptide

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another triphtongue

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
made up of three related elements triple
three times the quantity triple
(music) three times as fast triple
having three aspects triple

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ n
(baseball) a three-base hit triple
a drink with three portions of alcohol triple
sequence of three elements triple

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
to become three times as large tripler
to multiply by three tripler

triple goddess n
female triune deity déesse triple

triple jump n
athletics field event triple saut

triple jumper n
athlete who competes in the triple jump triple sauteur

triple play n
(baseball) a play where three outs are recorded triple jeu

triple point n
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium point triple

triple sec n
any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit triple sec
branded liqueur from Curaçao triple sec

triplet n
group of three triplet
group of three notes played in place of two triolet
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother triplé

triplicity n
state of being threefold triplicité

triploblastic adj
exhibiting triploblasty triploblastique

triploid adj
(genetics) having three sets of chromosomes triploïde

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
a three-legged stand or mount trépied

tripolar adj
having three poles tripolaire

triptote n
(grammar) a noun which has only three cases triptote

triptych /ˈtɹɪpˌtɪk/ n
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges triptyque

tripwire n
a passive triggering mechanism fil de détente

trireme /ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ n
galley with three banks of oars trirème

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Fear of the number 13. triskaidékaphobie

triskele /ˈtɹaɪ.skil/ n
symbol consisting of three connected curves triskèle

triskelion n
any figure or object composed of three interlocked spirals, limbs (especially bent human legs), or any similar symbol with three protrusions and a threefold rotational symmetry triskèle

trisomic adj
having three copies of a chromosome trisomique

trisomy /ˈtɹʌɪ.sə(ʊ)mi/ n
three copies of a chromosome trisomie

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed banal trivial éculé

tritheism n
belief in three gods trithéisme
form of Christianity that denies the Trinity trithéisme

triton n
tritium nucleus triton
marine gastropods triton

tritone n
an interval of three whole tones triton

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ [ˈtɹaɪʲʌmf] n
conclusive success; victory; conquest triomphe
a state of joy or exultation at success triomphe

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ [ˈtɹaɪʲʌmf] v
to prevail over rivals triompher
to succeed triompher

triumphal adj
of or relating to a triumph triomphal
that celebrates or commemorates a triumph or victory [[de]] [[triomphe]] triomphal

triumphal arch n
monumental arch that commemorates a victory arc de triomphe

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
celebrating victory triomphal

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
a ruling group of three triumvirat troïka

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ n
the fact or state of being three in one tri-unité triunité

trivet /ˈtɹɪvɪt/ n
stand to support hot dishes and protect the table dessous-de-plat
stand with three short legs chevrette trépied

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ n
insignificant trifles of little importance bagatelle fadaise

trivial /ˈtɹɪ.vi.əl/ [ˈt(ʃ)ɹɪviˌ(ʊ)l] adj
(mathematics) of being the simplest possible case trivial
(mathematics) self-evident trivial
common, ordinary banal trivial
of little significance or value trivial anodin

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
exchange goods or services without involving money troquer

troat n
the cry of a deer brame

troat v
to make the cry of a deer bramer

trocar n
medical instrument trocart

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
referring to poetry composed of trochees trochaïque

trochanter n
anatomy:end of femur trochanter
second segment of the leg of some arthropods trochanter

trochee /tɹˈəʊki/ n
a metrical foot trochée

trodden /ˈtɹɑdən/ adj
crushed by being walked on piétiné piétinée

troglodyte /ˈtɹɑɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ n
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves troglodyte
anything that lives underground troglodyte

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
carriage troïka

trojan /ˈtɹoʊdʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊdʒən/ adj
celestial object sharing an orbit troyen

trojan /ˈtɹoʊdʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊdʒən/ n
malware cheval de Troie trojan

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
supernatural being troll
person who provokes others troll

trolley n
cart or shopping cart charriot

trolley bus n
bus powered via overhead electric cables trolleybus

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
strumpet morue putain pute roulure
woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition garce morue pute roulure salope traînée

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
a musical instrument in the brass family trombone

trombonist /tɹɑmˈboʊ.nɪst/ /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/ n
person who plays the trombone tromboniste

trompe l'oeil /tʁɔ̃p lœj/ n
genre of still life painting trompe-l’œil
painting of this kind trompe-l’œil

troop /tɹuːp/ n
military forces troupe

troops /tɹuːps/ n
military personnel in uniform troupes

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ n
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning trope expression figurative

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ n
object rewarding success trophée

tropic n
either of the two parallels tropique

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ adj
from or similar to a hot humid climate tropical
of or pertaining to the tropics tropical

tropical geometry n
branch of geometry géométrie tropicale

tropical rainforest n
forest forêt tropicale humide

tropicalization n
tropicalisation

tropics n
region of the Earth tropique

tropism n
(biology) turning of an organism tropisme

tropopause n
zone of transition between troposphere and stratosphere tropopause

troposphere n
lower levels of the atmosphere troposphère

troubadour n
an itinerant performer of songs troubadour troubadouresse femme-troubadour trobairitz trouvère

trouble /ˈtɹʌbl̩/ n
difficulty mal
distressful or dangerous situation peine

trouble /ˈtɹʌbl̩/ v
to bother; to annoy déranger embêter troubler

trouble in paradise n
unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation y avoir de l'eau dans le gaz

troublemaker n
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately perturbateur trublion fauteur de troubles

troubleshooting n
identification and resolution of problems dépannage

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
giving trouble gênant troublant

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
a gutter under the eaves of a building gouttière
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front thalweg
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges creux
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals auge abreuvoir

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
To win by a wide margin pulvériser écraser

troupe /tɹuːp/ n
company of actors, etc. troupe

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
fish truite

trouvère n
a lyric poet using the Northern langue d'oïl trouvère

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
mason's tool truelle
scoop-like gardening tool déplantoir
tool used for smoothing mold gâche

troy ounce n
once troy

truancy n
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties absentéisme

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
a period of time in which no fighting takes place trêve

truck /tɹʌk/ n
vehicle designed for carrying cargo camion

truck driver n
person employed to drive a truck camionneur routier chauffeur de camion

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
cruel or savage agressif agressive

trudge /tɹʌdʒ/ n
long and tiring walk marcher

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result vrai
concurring with a given set of facts vrai
Legitimate vrai
Loyal, faithful vrai véritable

true believer n
a strict follower of a religious doctrine vrai croyant

true bug n
any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and in particular of the suborder Heteroptera hétéroptère

true or false adj
having as answers only true or false vrai ou faux

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
tuber truffe

truffled adj
provided, cooked, or stuffed with truffles truffé

truism n
self-evident or obvious truth truisme lapalissade

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
honestly, genuinely vraiment
in accordance with the facts vraiment

trumeau /tɹuːˈməʊ/ n
pillar trumeau

trump /tɹʌmp/ /t͡ʃɹʌmp/ n
playing card of that suit atout carte maîtresse
something that gives one an advantage atout
suit that outranks all others atout

trump /tɹʌmp/ /t͡ʃɹʌmp/ v
to play a trump on a card of another suit couper

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
brass instrument trompette
elephant noise barrissement
musician playing a trumpet trompettiste

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
make an elephant call barrir baréter

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
person who plays the trumpet trompettiste
trumpeter pigeon pigeon tambour

trumpeter pigeon /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/ n
trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica) pigeon tambour

trumpeter swan n
Cygnus buccinator cygne trompette

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ adj
truncated tronqué tronquée

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
shorten a decimal number by removing trailing (or leading) digits; to chop tronquer
shorten something as if by cutting off part of it tronquer

truncated adj
Deprived of one of its parts or of its end tronqué

truncated icosahedron n
polyhedron icosaèdre tronqué

truncation n
act of truncating troncature

truncheon /ˈtɹʌntʃən/ n
short club matraque

trundle n
low bed on wheels lit

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
extended nasal organ of an elephant trompe
large suitcase or chest malle coffre
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car malle valise [[coffre]] (de voiture)
tree trunk tronc

truss /tɹʌs/ n
bandage and belt bandage herniaire
framework of beams treillis

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality confiance

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
To give credence to [[avoir foi]] en quelqu’un faire confiance
To place confidence in faire confiance
To be confident faire confiance
To have trust faire confiance

trustee n
person to whom property is legally committed in trust [[mandataire]] [[social]] fiduciaire

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
reliable fiable de confiance digne de confiance digne de foi

truth /tɹuːθ/ /t͡ʃɹuːθ/ n
that which is real vérité
conformity to fact or reality vérité
true facts vérité
state or quality of being true to someone or something vérité
something acknowledged to be true vérité

truth or dare n
game where players perform a dare or answer a question action ou vérité

truth quark n
truth quark quark truth quark vérité

truth table n
table showing all possible truth values for an expression table de vérité

truth value n
values in logic valeur de vérité

truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ adj
honest, and always telling the truth sincère

truthfulness n
quality of being truthful véracité

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
quality of that believed without reason fausse vérité

try /tɹaɪ/ n
a score in rugby essai
an attempt tentative essai

try /tɹaɪ/ v
to attempt essayer tenter tâcher
to make an experiment essayer tenter tâcher
to put on trial traduire en justice
to put to test tester
to taste, sample, etc goûter essayer
to work on something s'efforcer

try on v
to test the look of essayer

try out v
to test something essayer expérimenter

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan/ n
essential amino acid tryptophane

tryst /tɹɪst/ n
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers rendez-vous rendez-vous d'amour

tsar /(t)sɑː/ /zɑɹ/ n
an emperor tsar tzar

tsardom n
the territory ruled by a tsar tsarat

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
empress or wife of a tsar tsarine tzarine

tsarism n
system of government tsarisme

tsarist adj
expressing support for a tsar tsariste

tsetse /tsitsi/ /tsɛtsi/ n
fly of the genus Glossina mouche tsé-tsé tsé-tsé

tsp n
abbreviation for teaspoon c.c.

tsunami /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean tsunami

tsundere /ˈtsundəɹeɪ/ n
character who fits the archetype of being cold or hostile before gradually showing a warm and caring side tsundere

tsuris /tsʊɹɪs/ n
problems or troubles binz bordel bourbier bousbir embrouilles emmerdes

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ n
reptile sphénodon

tub /tʌb/ n
broad, flat-bottomed vessel bassine
slow-moving craft rafiot

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
a large brass musical instrument tuba

tubal /ˈtubəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a tube, especially an anatomical one tubaire

tubby /ˈtʌbi/ adj
stout, rotund dodu rondelet

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ n
a pipe tuyau tube
a tin can [[canette]] (de [[bière]])
cylindrical container tube

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
fleshy underground stem tubercule

tuberculosis n
infectious disease tuberculose

tubulin n
proteins used as the material for microtubules tubuline

tuck /tʰʌk/ v
push the end of fabric out of sight rentrer

tuff /tʌf/ n
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash tuf volcanique

tuft /tʌft/ n
bunch touffe

tufted antshrike n
passerine bird of the antibird family batara othello

tufted duck n
species of duck fuligule morillon

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
Fratercula cirrhata macareux huppé

tug /tʌɡ/ n
sudden pull tirement

tug /tʌɡ/ v
to pull repeatedly tirer
to pull with great effort tirer
to tow by tugboat remorquer

tug of war n
game tir à la corde

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
small, powerful boat remorqueur

tughra n
signature of an Ottoman sultan tuğra

tugrik n
the Mongolian unit of currency tugrik

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
sum of money paid for instruction frais de scolarité
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor cours

tularemia /ˌt(j)uːləˈɹiːmɪə/ n
infectious disease tularémie

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ n
plant tulipe

tulip tree n
North American tree tulipier

tulipomania n
speculative enthusiasm for tulips tulipomanie

tulle /tuːl/ n
kind of silk lace tulle

tumble /tʌmbəl/ n
a fall culbute

tumble /tʌmbəl/ v
to fall end over end dégringoler

tumble dryer n
electrical device sèche-linge sécheuse

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
drinking glass without stem tumbler

tumbleweed n
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind herbe herbe roulante roulante virevoltant

tumbril /ˈtʌmbɹɪl/ n
cart charrette
cart used to carry prisoners to death charrette des condamnés

tumefy v
to cause to swell tuméfier

tummy /tʌmi/ n
childish language for stomach bidon

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth tumeur

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
noise as made by a crowd barouf baroufe
riot or uprising bagarre

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
fish thon

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
flat treeless arctic region toundra

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ n
melody mélodie air

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
to modify a musical instrument accorder

tuner /ˈtuː.nɚ/ n
device that shows the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch accordeur
person who tunes a piano or organ accordeur
the component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts. syntonisateur syntoniseur

tungstate n
salt of tungstic acid tungstate

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
chemical element tungstène wolfram

tungstic adj
of or relating to tungsten tungstique

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ n
garment tunique

tuning /tjʉːnɪŋ/ n
action of the verb to tune réglage
the adjustment of a system or circuit to secure optimum performance paramétrage tuning
the calibration of a musical instrument to a standard pitch accordage

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
fork-shaped object which emits a tone diapason

tuning wrench n
accordoir

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
an underground or underwater passage tunnel

tuple /tjʊp(ə)l/ /tuːp(ə)l/ n
in set theory n-uplet
set of values passed as a parameter n-uplet

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
man's head-dress turban
woman's hat turban

turbid adj
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear trouble turbide

turbine /ˈtɜ(ɹ)baɪn/ n
rotary machine turbine

turbojet n
type of jet engine turboréacteur

turboprop n
type of gas-turbine aircraft engine turbopropulseur

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae turbot

turbulence n
disturbance in gas, fluid turbulence

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ adj
violently disturbed or agitated mouvementé

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
piece of solid feces étron crotte

tureen /təˈɹiːn/ n
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew soupière

turf n
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod gazon
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn gazon motte
a racetrack; or the sport of racing horse champ de courses hippodrome

turf v
to create a lawn by laying turfs gazonner

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
bird dinde dindon
failure daube flop navet
stupid person dinde

turkey-chick n
young turkey dindonneau

turkey-cock n
male turkey dindon

turkey-hen n
female turkey dinde dinde femelle

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜːm(ə).ɹɪk/ n
spice curcuma
plant curcuma

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
a state of great disorder or uncertainty désordre chaos

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
one's chance to make a move in a game tour

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
become devenir
move around an axis through itself tourner
change the direction or orientation of (something) tourner
change one's direction of travel tourner
position (something) by folding it back on itself tourner

turn a blind eye v
to ignore or deliberately overlook fermer les yeux

turn a deaf ear v
to refuse to listen or hear something faire la sourde oreille

turn around v
to change to the opposite direction from a previous position se retourner
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees retourner

turn away v
to rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something détourner

turn down v
reduce amount baisser
refuse, decline, deny refuser décliner

turn in v
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities dénoncer

turn in one's grave v
to be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased se retourner dans sa tombe

turn into v
intransitive: become devenir se transformer en

turn of events n
deviation from the expected tournure des événements

turn of phrase n
expression which is worded in a distinctive way tournure de phrase

turn off v
repulse dégoûter répugner
switch off appliance or light éteindre

turn on v
(transitive) to power up allumer mettre en marche
to attract emballer
to set a flow of (water, gas, electricity etc.) running allumer

turn on one's heel v
to turn around and leave the other way pivoter tourner les talons

turn one's coat v
to turn against a previous affiliation of allegiance retourner sa veste

turn out v
to become apparent or known s'avérer
to remove from a mould, bowl etc. démouler

turn over v
to flip over renverser retourner

turn over a new leaf v
to engage in self-improvement tourner une nouvelle page

turn the other cheek v
accept injury without revenge tendre l'autre joue

turn the tables v
To reverse a situation so that the advantage has shifted la roue tourne

turn up one's nose v
to refuse, especially as due to pride and status faire la fine bouche lever le nez
to sneer faire la fine bouche lever le nez

turn upside down v
to rotate top to bottom renverser

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
a traitor apostat renégat traître

turner /ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/ n
person working a lathe tourneur

turning point n
decisive point tournant moment charnière

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
white root of Brassica rapa navet

turnip greens n
leaves of the turnip plant brocoli-rave rapini

turnip moth n
Agrotis segetum noctuelle des moissons

turnkey adj
ready to use without further assembly clé en main clés en main

turnkey n
slang: warder guichetier

turnover n
act of overturning something renverser
pastry chausson

turnpike n
toll road route à péage

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
rotating mechanical device tourniquet

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
volatile essential oil essence de térébenthine térébenthine

turpitude n
act evident of such a depravity turpitude
inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness turpitude

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
having a pale greenish-blue colour turquoise

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
gemstone turquoise
colour turquoise

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
a little tower tourelle

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
land or marine reptile with a shell tortue
sea turtle tortue de mer

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ v
to flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down capoter faire un tonneau se renverser
to hunt turtles chasser

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
bird in the genus Streptopelia tourterelle

turtleneck n
high, close-fitting collar rolled up col roulé
turtleneck sweater col roulé

tush /tʌʃ/ n
buttocks derrière postérieur

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
pointed tooth défense dent saillante

tussic adj
relating to a cough tussigène tussique

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ n
tuft or clump of grass or verdure tussack

tut tut [ǀ ǀ] interjection
exclamation of disapproval tss-tss

tutelage /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/ n
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection tutelle

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ adj
having guardianship or protection of tutélaire

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ n
a guardian tuteur

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuwˈtɔɹijəɫ/ n
interactive class taught by a tutor TD
self-paced learning exercise didacticiel tutoriel

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfruti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfruːtɪ/ n
variety of ice cream glace plombières plombières tutti-frutti

tutu n
ballet skirt tutu

tuwhit tuwhoo interjection
hoot of an owl hou-hou

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
formal jacket smoking
formal suit smoking

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
Empty or silly idle talk or writing fadaise sornette

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
idiot con
vulgar slang, vagina con chatte

tweak n
a sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch; as, a tweak of the nose coup sec
a slight adjustment or modification ajustement retouche

tweak v
to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch. tordre
to slightly adjust or modify retoucher ajuster fignoler personnaliser

tweed n
coarse woolen fabric tweed

tweet /twiːt/ n
internet: entry tweet gazouillis
sound gazouillis pépiement

tweet /twiːt/ v
internet: to post an update to Twitter tweeter twitter gazouiller twitterer

tweezers n
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects pincette pince à épiler

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
ordinal form of twelve douzième douze

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ n
one of twelve equal parts of a whole douzième

twelfth grade n
terminale

twelfty numeral
one hundred twenty douzante

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
cardinal number 12 douze

twelve o'clock n
the first hour of the day douze heures

twelve-tone technique n
system of musical composition dodécaphonisme

twenties n
the decade of the 1920s années 20 années vingt

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ n
portion of whole vingtième
ordinal object vingtième

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
cardinal number vingt

twenty to n
example: twenty minutes to two deux heures moins vingt
twenty minutes before the next hour moins vingt

twenty two numeral
22 vingt deux

twenty-eight numeral
number vingt-huit

twenty-eighth adj
ordinal form of twenty-eight vingt-huitième

twenty-eighth n
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole vingt-huitième
person or thing in the twenty-eighth position vingt-huitième

twenty-fifth adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five vingt-cinquième

twenty-fifth n
one of twenty-five equal parts of a whole vingt-cinquième
person or thing in the twenty-fifth position vingt-cinquième

twenty-first n
ordinal vingt-et-unième
portion of a whole vingt-et-unième

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
twenty-five vingt-cinq

twenty-five to n
example: twenty-five minutes to two deux heures moins vingt-cinq

twenty-five/eight adv
colloquial, hyperbolic: unceasingly non-stop sans arrêt sans débander sans mollir

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
cardinal number vingt-quatre

twenty-four seven adv
constantly vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quarte, sept jours sur sept

twenty-fourth adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-four vingt-quatrième

twenty-fourth n
one of twenty-four equal parts of a whole vingt-quatrième
person or thing in the twenty-fourth position vingt-quatrième

twenty-nine numeral
cardinal number vingt-neuf

twenty-ninth adj
ordinal form of the number twenty-nine vingt-neuvième

twenty-ninth n
one of twenty-nine equal parts of a whole vingt-neuvième
person or thing in the twenty-ninth position vingt-neuvième

twenty-one n
blackjack card game vingt-et-un

twenty-one numeral
cardinal number vingt-et-un

twenty-second adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-two vingt-deuxième

twenty-second n
person or thing in the twenty-second position vingt-deuxième
one of twenty-two equal parts of a whole vingt-deuxième

twenty-seven numeral
twenty-seven vingt-sept

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
ordinal for of twenty-seven vingt-septième

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ n
one of twenty-seven parts vingt-septième
person or thing in the twenty-seventh position vingt-septième

twenty-six numeral
cardinal number vingt-six

twenty-sixth adj
ordinal number vingt-sixième

twenty-sixth n
one of twenty-six equal parts of a whole vingt-sixième

twenty-third adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three vingt-troisième

twenty-third n
one of twenty-three equal parts of a whole vingt-troisième
person or thing in the twenty-third position vingt-troisième

twenty-three numeral
twenty-three vingt-trois

twenty-two numeral
twenty-two vingt-deux

twentysomething n
aged between twenty and twenty-nine vingtenaire

twice /twaɪs/ adv
two times deux fois

twiddle /ˈtwɪdəl/ v
to wiggle, fidget tripoter

twiddle one's thumbs v
to circle one's thumbs around one another se tourner les pouces
to wait or dawdle se tourner les pouces

twig /twɪɡ/ n
a small thin branch brindille

twig /twɪɡ/ v
to realise something capter entraver piger

twigil n
twigil

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
evening twilight crépuscule entre chien et loup
faint light; dubious medium brumes pénombre
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun crépuscule demi-jour

twill /twɪl/ n
weaving pattern armure

twin /twɪn/ n
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects jumeau
hotel room twin

twine n
a twist; a convolution convolution torsion
strong thread ficelle

twinge /twɪndʒ/ n
sudden sharp pain élancement

twink /twɪŋk/ n
gay slang: young, attractive, slim man minet
weak or effeminate man gonzesse lopette

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/ v
to bat, blink or wink the eyes cligner
to be bright with delight briller
to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer briller
to flit to and fro virevolter

twirl /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/ v
to rotate rapidly tournoyer

twist /twɪst/ n
sprain, especially to the ankle torsion
type of dance twist

twist /twɪst/ v
to turn the ends in opposite directions tordre entortiller

twist drill n
rotating tool used for cutting holes foret

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
contorted tordu
mentally disturbed or unsound tordu
wound spirally vrillé

twisted pair n
paire torsadée

twit /twɪt/ n
a foolish or annoying person abruti andouille couillon twit

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ n
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again tic

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ v
to perform a twitch; spasm spasmer

twitcher n
eager bird watcher cocheur

two /tu/ /tuː/ n
digit or figure deux
two-dollar bill [[billet]] de deux dollars

two /tu/ /tuː/ numeral
one plus one deux

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
two beers, please deux bières, s'il vous plait

two birds with one stone n
two things by one action d'une pierre deux coups

two heads are better than one proverb
joint thinking pays deux avis valent mieux qu'un

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 200 deux cents

two o'clock n
the start of the third hour deux heures

two pennies' worth n
one's opinion grain de sel

two sides of the same coin n
les deux côtés de la médaille

two thousand numeral
cardinal number deux mille

two-dimensional adj
existing in two dimensions bidimensionnel

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
deceitful, hypocritical or duplicitous fourbe

two-norm n
mathematical measure of length norme 2

two-party system n
dominance of two parties bipartisme

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ adj
of a Native American: gender-variant bispirituel

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ n
gender-variant Native American bardache berdache bispirituel

two-stroke engine n
an engine in which the pistons perform two strokes per engine cycle moteur à deux temps

two-wheeler n
bicycle or motorcycle deux-roues

twofold adj
double double

txt n
texto

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
wealthy, powerful business person magnat tycoon

tying /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/ v
action of the verb to tie; ligature fixation

tyke /taɪk/ n
a mongrel dog bâtard

tympanosclerosis n
tympanosclérose

type /taɪp/ n
block with a raised letter or character on its surface caractère
computing theory: tag indicating data type type
grouping based on shared characteristics genre type
preferred sort of person genre style type

type /taɪp/ v
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard taper dactylographier
to use a typewriter taper dactylographier taper à la machine

type safety n
the extent to which a programming language discourages or prevents type errors sûreté du typage

typeface n
font family fonte de caractères police d’écriture

typescript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ n
typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript tapuscrit

typeset v
to set into type composer

typesetter n
a typesetter compositeur-typographe typo typographe typote

typesetting n
setting or composition composition

typewriter [ˈtaɪpɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
machine used to print text by pressing keys machine à écrire
one who uses a typewriter dactylo

typewritten adj
written using a typewriter dactylographié

typhoid fever n
illness fièvre typhoïde

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
hurricane in the Pacific typhon

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
disease typhus

typical /ˈtɪpɨkəl/ adj
capturing the overall sense of a thing typique représentatif

typically adv
in a typical manner typiquement
in an expected or customary manner habituellement ordinairement

typing /ˈtʌɪpɪŋ/ n
Assigning by type typage
the act of typing dactylographie

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
person who types dactylo

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
error coquille faute de frappe

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ v
make a typographical error [[faire]] une [[coquille]] [[faire]] une [[faute de frappe]]

typographer n
person skilled in typography typographe

typographical adj
pertaining to typography or printing typographique

typographical error n
typing error bourdon coquille doublon faute de frappe mastic sauton

typographically adv
in a typographical manner typographiquement

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
art and technique typographie

typological adj
Of or relating to typology typologique

typosquatting n
typosquattage

tyrannical /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant tyrannique

tyrannicide /taɪˈɹænɪsaɪd/ n
killing of a tyrant tyrannicide

tyrannosaur n
large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur tyrannosaure

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ n
dinosaur tyrannosaure

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
government in which a single ruler has absolute power tyrannie
absolute power, or its use tyrannie
extreme severity or rigour tyrannie

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
absolute ruler tyran
harsh and cruel ruler tyran
oppressive and harsh person tyran

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
wheel covering pneu pneumatique

tyrosine n
nonessential amino acid tyrosine

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈu.bɚ/ prefix
slang: super, really, mega- mega- super-

uberize v
ubériser

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
being everywhere ubiquiste ubiquitaire omniprésent
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time ubiquitaire ubiquiste

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ n
omnipresence ubiquité

udarnik n
oudarnik ouvrier de choc

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals pis mamelle tétine

udon n
udon udon

ufologist /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒɪst/ n
person who studies UFOs ovniologue ufologue

ufology /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒi/ n
the study of UFOs ovniologie ufologie

ugh [ɯx] interjection
to express disgust beurk

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit ugli

uglify /ʌɡlifaɪ/ v
to make ugly enlaidir

ugliness n
condition of being ugly laideur mocheté

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing laid moche vilain
offensive to one's sensibilities or morality vilain

ugly as sin adj
extremely ugly laid comme les sept péchés capitaux laid comme un pou

ugly duckling n
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature vilain petit canard vilaine petite canarde

uh /ʌː/ interjection
expression of confusion or uncertainty euh
space filler or pause during conversation euh

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
soldier with lance uhlan

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ n
any absolutist or arrogant order oukase ukase
proclamation from the Russian ruler oukase ukase

ukha n
a soup in Russian cuisine oukha soupe de poisson

ukiyo-e /uː.ˈki.oʊ.ˌeɪ/ /uːˌkiːjəʊˈeɪ/ n
Japanese woodblock print or painting depicting everyday life ukiyo-e

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
small four-stringed guitar ukulélé

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
open sore ulcère

ulceration n
ulcération

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
of or relating to an ulcer, ulcers ulcéreux

ulexite n
mineral ulexite

ulterior motive n
alternative or hidden reason arrière-pensée

ultima Thule n
ultima Thulé

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
ultime
final; last in a series dernier

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another ultimatum

ultra light rail n
train ultraléger tram ultraléger

ultrafilter n
ultrafiltre

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
colour outremer

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ n
colour outremer
pigment outremer

ultranationalism n
extreme nationalism ultranationalisme

ultraright adj
extremely right-wing extrême droitier extrême-droite

ultrasonic adj
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear ultra-sonore ultrasonique ultrasonore

ultrasound n
sound ultrason ultra-son

ultraviolet adj
radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre ultraviolet

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness umami

umbel n
type of flower cluster ombelle

umbellifer n
any plant of the family Apiaceae/Umbelliferae ombellifère

umbelliferous adj
bearing umbels ombellifère
pertaining to a member of the family Umbelliferae ombellifère

umbilical /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to the navel or the umbilical cord ombilical

umbilical cord n
cord between foetus and placenta cordon ombilical

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ n
the central region of a sunspot ombre

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/ n
feeling of anger or annoyance ombrage
shadow ombrage

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/ v
to shade ombrager

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ n
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun parapluie
the main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles ombrelle

umbrella term n
term covering a broad category of things terme générique

umeshu n
Japanese liqueur umeshu

umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/ n
diacritical mark tréma

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
the worldwide Muslim community oumma umma

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
a person who arbitrates between contending parties arbitre

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
to act as an umpire in a game arbitrer

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ numeral
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series ixième énième

umptieth adj
a generic ordinal number ennième n-ième énième

un- prefix
denoting a lack of in- non-
denoting absence in- mal non-
violative of; contrary to in- anti- non-
reversal or cancellation dé- dés-

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
not able incapable

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
unsatisfactory; not acceptable inacceptable

unaccountably adv
not able to be explained logically. Without being accountable, or reasonable inexplicablement

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːnd/ /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ adj
Having no additional decoration dépouillé fioritures ornements simple sobre

unadvised adj
not advised malavisé

unaffectionate adj
inattentionné

unaffordable adj
too expensive to be afforded inabordable

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
not afraid, fearless sans peur

unaltered adj
remaining in its initial state inaltéré

unambiguous adj
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity sans équivoque

unamusing adj
not amusing barbant barbante déplaisant déplaisante

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
condition unanimité

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
based on unanimity unanime
sharing the same view unanime

unanimously adv
in a unanimous manner unanimement

unannounced adj
not announced inopiné

unapologetic adj
not apologetic impénitent

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
defenceless and lacking a weapon arme armé

unashamed adj
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse éhonté

unassailable adj
secure against attack; impregnable inattaquable inexpugnable
undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible incontestable indéniable

unattainable adj
impossible to attain inatteignable

unattested adj
not existing in any documented form inattesté

unattractive adj
not handsome or beautiful or appealing tocard

unavailability n
state of being unavailable indisponibilité

unavailable adj
not available indisponible

unavailing adj
fruitless, futile, useless futile infructueux inutile vain

unavoidable adj
impossible to avoid inévitable

unbalance v
to cause to be out of balance désaxer déséquilibrer

unbearable adj
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable insupportable invivable

unbeatable adj
that cannot be beaten, defeated or overcome imbattable

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
Without the knowledge of à l’insu de

unbelief /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ n
lack of belief incrédulité

unbelievable adj
incredible incroyable
implausible incroyable

unbelievably adv
contrary to expectations incroyablement
in a manner one does not believe incroyablement
to an extent not to be believed extrêmement incroyablement très

unbelieving adj
that does not believe incrédule

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
element unbibium

unbiblical adj
not biblical anti-biblique

unbind /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ v
take bindings off détacher

unbinilium n
chemical element unbinilium

unbirthday /ʌnˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ʌnˈbɝθ.deɪ/ n
non-anniversaire

unbiunium n
unbiunium

unbolt v
unlock by undoing bolts déboulonner déverrouiller

unborn adj
still in mother's womb naître

unboxing n
automatic conversion of objects back to value types unboxing
removal of something from its box déballage

unbridle v
To remove restraint débrider
To remove the bridle débrider

unbroken adj
continuous, without interruption continu continue
whole, not divided into parts entier entière

unbuckle v
to unfasten (the buckle of) déboucler

unburstable adj
impossible to pop increvable

unbuyable adj
that one cannot buy inachetable

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
strange, mysteriously unsettling étrange déroutant déroutante troublant

uncanny valley n
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions vallée dérangeante

uncap /ʌnˈkæp/ v
remove a cap or cover from décapsuler

uncapable adj
not capable incapable

uncaringness n
state of being uncaring indifférence

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtən/ adj
not known for certain; questionable incertain
not yet determined; undecided incertain
variable and subject to change incertain

uncertainly /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
in an uncertain manner aléatoirement confusément

unchain /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/ v
to remove chains from; to free; to liberate déchainer déchaîner libérer

uncheck v
to remove a checkmark décocher

uncivilized adj
used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture incivilisé

unclasp v
to release the clasp from something dégrafer

unclassifiable adj
incapable of being classified inclassable

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ n
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent oncle tonton

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ adj
not moral or chaste impur
ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit impur

unclouded adj
not cloudy; clear nuage

uncombinable adj
incapable of being combined incombinable

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ adj
not comfortable inconfortable incommode

uncomment v
décommenter

uncompromising adj
inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions carré

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
without conditions inconditionnel

unconditionally adv
without condition inconditionnellement

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
not conscionable; unscrupulous sans scrupules

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
not awake inconscient

unconsciously adv
In an unconscious manner inconsciemment

unconsciousness n
the state of lacking consciousness inconscience

unconstitutional adj
contrary to the constitution anticonstitutionnel

unconstitutionality n
status of being unconstitutional inconstitutionnalité

unconstitutionally adv
in a manner that is unconstitutional inconstitutionnellement

uncontrollable adj
Not able to be controlled, contained or governed incontrôlable

uncontrolled adj
not controlled incontrôlé

uncork v
to open by removing the cork or stopper from déboucher

uncountable adj
too many to be counted indénombrable
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted indénombrable
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers indénombrable

uncountable set n
infinite set that is not countable ensemble non dénombrable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
unrefined, crude rustre

uncover v
to remove the cover of an object découvrir

uncrushable adj
inécrasable

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ n
religious or ceremonial anointing onction
salve or ointment onction

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
being animate, though non-living mort-vivant

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ n
those creatures which are dead yet still move mort-vivant

undecagon n
11-sided polygon undécagone

undefined adj
lacking definition or value indéfini
mathematics: without interpretation indéfini

undeniable adj
irrefutable, or impossible to deny indéniable

undeniably adv
in an undeniable manner indéniablement

undependable adj
not to be relied upon pas fiable

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ adv
In a way inferior to moins
In a way lower or less than dessous

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
in a lower level than sous
beneath the surface of sous
subject of sous
less than moins de

under no circumstance
under no conditions en aucun cas sous aucun prétexte

under no circumstances
never ever en aucun cas

under one's belt
within one's experience à mon actif à son actif à ton actif

under one's breath
softly dans sa barbe entre ses dents à voix basse

under the knife
undergoing a surgical procedure passer sur le billard sur le billard

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
somewhat ill pas dans son assiette

under way
in operation or in process en cours

under wraps
in secrecy caché secret

under- prefix
under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently sous-

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/ adj
below legal age mineur
still a minor mineur

underbrush n
small trees sous-bois

undercoat n
coat of paint applied before a topcoat sous-couche

undercover adj
Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation secret
Performed or happening in secret clandestin secret

undercover n
A person who works undercover agent secret

underdeveloped adj
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication sous-développé

underdog n
competitor thought unlikely to win outsider

underequipped adj
Lacking sufficient equipment sous-équipé

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
to perceive as having lower value sous-estimer

underexpose v
in photography sous-exposer
to provide with insufficient publicity sous-exposer

underfeed v
to feed insufficiently sous-alimenter

underfoot /ʌndəˈfʊt/ /ʌndɚˈfʊt/ adv
under one's feet [[sous]] les [[pied

undergarment n
any garment worn underneath others sous-vêtement

undergo v
to experience subir
to suffer or endure subir

underground adj
below the ground souterrain
hidden, furtive souterrain clandestin
outside the mainstream underground

underground adv
below the ground [[sous]] [[terre]] sous [[la]] terre

underground n
movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention mouvement d'avant-garde underground
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention mouvement clandestin organisation clandestine résistance

undergrowth n
plants which only reach a low height sous-bois broussailles maquis

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
dishonest and sneaky sournois

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ n
line underneath text soulignement

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
to draw an underline souligner
to emphasise or stress something souligner attention

underling n
a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority sous-fifre subordonné

underlying adj
basic or fundamental sous-jacent
implicit sous-jacent
lying underneath sous-jacent

undermine /ʌndəˈmʌɪn/ v
hinder, sabotage saper
to dig, tunnel, hollow out as if making a cave or opening saper

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adj
under, lower d'en dessous du dessous

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adv
below; in a place beneath dessous

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ n
the part under or lower dessous

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ preposition
under the control or power of sous
under, below, beneath sous dessous en dessous

underpants n
underwear caleçon bobettes calcif

underpass n
passage passage souterrain

underpay v
to pay someone less than the value of their work sous-payer

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
To give support to soutenir étayer supporter
To support from below with props or masonry étayer

underpinning n
a support or foundation of a structure soubassement

underprivileged adj
deprived of opportunities and advantages défavorisé

underrate v
to underestimate sous-estimer

underrated adj
not given enough recognition sous-estimé

underruff v
faire pipi pisser

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ n
an underline blanc souligné souligné sous-tiret tiret bas

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ v
to emphasize souligner
to underline souligner

underslide n
metal slide coulisse

understand /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
to be aware of the meaning of comprendre
to impute meaning, character etc. that is not explicitly stated comprendre

understandable adj
capable of being understood compréhensible comprenable

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature compréhension
sympathy compréhension
ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer compréhension

understatement n
Statement less than complete litote peu dire

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
comprehended compris comprise comprises

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
indication of comprehension compris

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ n
performer who understudies doublure

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ v
to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required doubler

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
to start an enterprise entreprendre

undertaken /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkən/ v
past participle of undertake entrepris entreprise entreprises

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
funeral director croque-mort

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
That which is undertaken entreprise

undertone n
colour nuance
implied meaning sous-entendu

undertow n
flow of water courant de retour reflux

underuse n
the act of using (something) less than expected sous-utilisation

underway adv
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out en cours

underwear /ˈʌndəweə/ n
clothes worn next to the skin sous-vêtement

underwhelm v
fail to impress décevoir

underwhelming adj
failing to interest décevant

underwired /ˌʌndəˈwʌɪəd/ adj
armaturé

underworld n
part of society engaged in crime or vice pègre
world of the dead au-delà autre monde

undeserved adj
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair immérité injustifié

undesirable adj
objectionable or not likely to please indésirable

undestroyable adj
Not able to be destroyed indestructible

undetectable adj
Unable to be detected indétectable

undiluted adj
free from extraneous elements pur
not diluted pur

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ n
female water-sprite or nymph ondine

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
to reverse défaire annuler
to unfasten défaire délier

undoer n
Agent noun of undo défaiseur

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
without doubt sans doute

undownable /ʌnˈdaʊn.ə.bəl/ adj
invincible; which cannot be brought down or overcome inamovible inflexible irrépressible résilient
undeniably important; which cannot be played down or ignored incontournable primordial

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing déshabiller

undressed adj
having partially or completely removed one's clothes déshabillé

undrinkable adj
not drinkable imbuvable

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ v
intransitive: move in wavelike motions onduler ondoyer

undulated antshrike n
bird batara ondé

unduly adv
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted indument

unearth v
to dig up déterrer
to uncover or find découvrir

uneasy /ʌnˈiːzi/ adj
Not easy; difficult difficile pas facile

uneducated adj
not educated inculte

unemployed adj
having no job chômeur chômage inoccupé

unemployed n
the unemployed as a group chômeur

unemployment n
joblessness chômage

unemployment benefit n
money paid to the unemployed allocation chômage

unending adj
never reaching an end infini sans fin éternel

unenroll v
désenrôler

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
without ambiguity sans équivoque

unerasable adj
that cannot be erased ineffaçable

uneven bars n
event barres asymétriques
set of apparatus barres asymétriques

uneventful adj
sans histoire

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
not expected, anticipated or foreseen inattendu imprévu inopiné

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
in an unexpected manner surprenamment

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adj
not fair injuste déloyal

unfairness n
state of being unfair injustice

unfaithful adj
not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful infidèle
not having religious faith infidèle

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.əɹ/ adj
not familiar inconnu

unfashionable adj
not fashionable quétaine

unfasten v
to loose défaire

unfathomable adj
difficult to penetrate insondable
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible incompréhensible

unfavorable adj
causing obstacles or delay (of wind or weather) défavorable

unfindable adj
not findable introuvable

unfinished adj
not finished inachevé

unfinishedness n
quality of being unfinished inachèvement

unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ adj
not fit; not having the correct requirements inapte

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
remaining composed and level-headed at all times imperturbable

unforeseeable adj
incapable of being foreseen imprévisible

unforeseen adj
not expected inattendu
not foreseen imprévu

unforgettable adj
which is very difficult to forget inoubliable

unforgivable adj
not forgivable impardonnable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune malencontreux
not favored by fortune infortuné

unfortunately adv
happening through bad luck malheureusement malencontreusement

unfounded adj
not based on solid reasons or facts infondé non fondé dénué de fondement sans fondement

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ adj
not friendly; hostile inamical

unfruitful adj
Not bearing fruit infructueux

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
to unroll or release déployer dérouler

unfurnish v
to remove furniture from démeubler

ungodly adj
unreasonable pas catholique

ungrammatical adj
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language agrammatical

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
not grateful ingrat

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
having hooves ongulé

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
hooved mammal ongulé

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
that walks on hooves ongulograde

unhackable adj
Definition impiratable

unhappiness n
feeling of not being happy malheur tristesse

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
not happy; sad malheureux triste
not satisfied; unsatisfied mécontent

unharness v
to remove the harness from a horse, etc. débrider dételer

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
conducive to poor health malsain insalubre

unheard-of adj
previously unknown; unprecedented inouï

unheralded adj
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced sans préavis sans tambour ni trompette

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ v
remove a leaf from its supporting hinges dégonder
to mentally disturb déséquilibrer troubler

unholy adj
evil impie maléfique

unhookable adj
Capable of being unhooked décrochable

unhorse v
remove from a horse désarçonner

unhurt adj
not hurt indemne

uni /ˈjuː.niː/ n
university fac

uni- prefix
one uni-

unibrow n
eyebrows that meet in the middle monosourcil

unicameral /junɨˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
having a single legislative chamber monocaméral unicaméral

unicameralism n
principle of having single chamber legislative body monocaméralisme monocamérisme

unicellular adj
having a single cell unicellulaire

unicolor adj
of one color unicolore

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
mythical beast licorne
startup company licorne

unicycle n
one-wheeled pedaled cycle monocycle

unicyclist n
person who operates a unicycle unicycliste

unidentified flying object n
anything in the air not readily explainable objet volant non-identifié OVNI

unidirectional adj
pertaining to only one direction unidirectionnel

unifiable adj
able to be united or unified unifiable

unification n
act of unifying unification

unifoliate adj
having a single leaf monophylle unifolié

uniform /ˈjunəfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
consistent uniforme
unvarying uniforme

uniform /ˈjunəfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group uniforme

uniform antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family batara unicolore

uniform continuity n
property of a function continuité uniforme

uniformitarianism /juːnɪfɔːmɪˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm/ n
the scientific principle that natural processes operated in the past in the same way that they do today actualisme uniformitarisme

uniformity n
a state of being uniform uniformité

uniformize ˈjunifoʊɹmaɪz v
to make uniform uniformiser

uniformly /ˈjunəfɔɹmli/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ adv
in a uniform manner uniformément

uniformly continuous adj
property of a function uniformément continu

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
cause to become one unifier

unilateral adj
Done by one side only unilatéral

unilateralism n
tendency of nations to act on their own unilatéralisme

unilaterally adv
in a unilateral way unilatéralement

unilingual adj
only knowing or spoken in one language unilingue

unilingualism n
condition of being able to speak only a single language monolinguisme unilinguisme

unimaginable adj
unable to be imagined inimaginable

unimolecular adj
of a reaction involving a single molecule unimoléculaire

unimpeded adj
free from obstructions sans encombre sans entrave

unimportant adj
not important or noteworthy [[sans]] [[importance]]

uninhabitable adj
not inhabitable inhabitable

uninhabited adj
not inhabited inhabité

uninjured adj
That did not suffer injury indemne

uninstall v
completely remove hardware or software désinstaller

uninstallation n
process of removing a program désinstallation

uninstaller n
a program that uninstalls software désinstalleur

unintelligence n
lack of intelligence inintelligence

unintelligent adj
not intelligent inintelligent

unintelligently adv
in an unintelligent manner inintelligemment

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
not intelligible inintelligible

unintended adj
not intended; unplanned involontaire

unintentionally adv
in an unintentional manner inintentionnellement involontairement

uninteresting adj
arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful inintéressant

uninvite v
to cancel an invitation désinviter

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
in set theory réunion union
the act of uniting or the state of being united union
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members union

union suit n
one-piece underwear caleçon-combinaison

unionization n
the act of forming a labour union syndicalisation

unipolar adj
having a single pole unipolaire

unique /juˈniːk/ /juːˈniːk/ adj
one of a kind unique

uniqueness n
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind unicité

unisex [ ˈjuːnɪˌseks ] adj
designed to be suitable for any sex or gender unisexe
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender épicène

unisexual adj
having characteristics of a single sex unisexe

unison lang=en n
music: the simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once unisson

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
standard measure of a quantity unité
organized group comprising people and/or equipment unité
number one unité
member of a military organization unité
item which may be sold singly unité
military: selected reserve unit unité
military: standard or basic quantity unité
military: subdivision in a task force unité

unit circle n
circle of radius 1 cercle unité
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry cercle trigonométrique cercle unité

unit fraction n
fraction whose numerator is 1 and denominator a positive integer fraction unitaire

unit interval n
the interval [0,1] intervalle unité

unit testing n
software testing methodology test unitaire

unit vector n
vector with length 1 vecteur unitaire vecteur unité

unitary adj
(government) unitaire
having the quality of oneness unitaire

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
(transitive) to bring together as one unir

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
joined into a single entity uni unifié

unity /ˈjuːnɪti/ n
state of being one or undivided unité

univerbation n
univerbation

universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːɹsl/ adj
common to all society, world-wide universel
of or pertaining to the universe universel
common to all members of a group or class universel
useful for many purposes universel
cosmic, unlimited universel

universal donor n
donneur universel

universal quantifier n
operator quantificateur universel

universal value n
a value considered common for all or almost all mankind valeur universelle

universality n
the property of being universal universalité

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
an entity similar to our universe univers
an imaginary collection of worlds univers
intense form of world in the sense of perspective or social setting univers
id=Q1|the Universe univers Univers

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
institution of higher education université fac univ

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ adj
having only one possible meaning univoque sans équivoque

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
not fair, just or right injuste

unjustifiable adj
that cannot be justified injustifiable

unjustified adj
not justified injustifié

unjustly adv
in an unjust manner injustement

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ adj
dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up ébouriffé

unkillable adj
not killable intuable

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
not known inconnu

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ n
fact or place inconnu
variable inconnue

unlawful adj
prohibited illégal

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
without lead sans plomb

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
to free from a leash déchaîner

unleashed adj
not leashed déchaîné libéré

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
except on a specified condition à moins que sauf si

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj
dissimilar différent de

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
differently from différemment de
in contrast with; as opposed to contrairement à à la difference de

unlikeliness n
property of being unlikely invraisemblance

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
not likely improbable

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adv
in an improbable manner improbablement

unlimited adj
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted illimité

unlistenable adj
not suitable for being listened to inécoutable

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
take off or remove the load from something décharger

unlock v
to undo or open a lock déverrouiller

unmanageable adj
not manageable; not readily submitting to handling ingérable

unmanly adj
(of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base. lâche
(of a person) not manly: immature, effeminate or cowardly, etc. efféminé

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
not operated by a person or a crew sans équipage

unmarried adj
having no husband or wife célibataire non marié

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ v
to expose the true character of someone démasquer dévoiler révéler
to remove a mask from someone démasquer
to remove one's mask démasquer

unmissable adj
that cannot be missed imperdable

unmold v
remove something from a mold démouler

unnamed adj
having no name [[sans]] [[nom]] innomé

unnatural adj
not natural artificiel innaturel

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
not necessary inutile

unnerve v
deprive of nerve, force or strength affaiblir
upset énerver

unnoticed adj
not noticed inaperçu

unobserved adj
Not seen or observed inobservé

unobtainable adj
not able to be acquired or reached introuvable

unobtrusively /ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ adv
in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant discrètement en cachette en catimini en douce

unoccupied adj
Not being used; vacant or free inoccupé libre
Not inhabited, especially by a tenant inhabité inoccupé vide

unofficial adj
not official officieux

unopenable adj
that cannot be opened inouvrable

unpack /ʌnˈpæk/ v
to remove from a package déballer

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
not paid for impayé

unpalatable adj
unpleasant to the taste dégoutant désagréable peu appétissant

unpardonable adj
impossible to pardon or forgive impardonnable

unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/ adj
not pleasant déplaisant pénible

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
disconnect from a supply débrancher

unpoppable adj
impossible to pop increvable

unpopular adj
lacking popularity impopulaire

unpopularity n
property or degree of being unpopular impopularité

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
never before seen or done, without precedent sans précédent

unpredictable adj
unable to be predicted imprévisible

unpredictable n
unpredictable thing imprévisible

unprepossessing adj
unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript. banal monotone médiocre ordinaire

unprintable adj
not printable inimprimable

unproblematic adj
not problematic ne [[posant]] [[aucun]] [[problème]] qui ne [[pose]] [[aucun]] [[problème]]

unproductive adj
not productive improductif

unprofessional adj
unbecoming of a professional non-professionnel

unpublished adj
not published inédit

unqualified adj
undescribed formidable inconditionnel inconditionnelle

unquestionable adj
undeniable, obvious indiscutable

unquestionably adv
without doubt indubitablement sans l'ombre d'un doute

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
to separate the threads (of) démêler dénouer résoudre

unreadable adj
that cannot be read or is not easy to read illisible
not sufficiently interesting to be worth reading illisible

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
not real irréel

unrealistic adj
not realistic irréaliste

unreason n
nonsense, folly déraison

unreasonably adv
in an unreasonable manner déraisonnablement

unrecognizable adj
that cannot be recognized méconnaissable

unrelated adj
not connected non lié sans lien sans rapport

unrelenting adj
not relenting impitoyable implacable

unreliability n
the quality of being unreliable manque de fiabilité manque de sérieux

unreliable adj
not reliable non-fiable

unreliable narrator n
in literary theory narrateur douteux narrateur incertain narratrice douteuse narratrice incertaine

unremarkable adj
not remarkable banal commun ordinaire

unremitting /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪɾɪŋ/ adj
incessant inlassable

unrequited adj
not reciprocated réciproque à sens unique

unrequited love n
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired amour non partagé amour non récompensé amour non échangé amour non-réciproqué

unresistance n
non résistance non-résistance

unresponsive adj
indifferent or apathetic insensible
not responsive qui ne réagit pas

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
state of trouble agitation

unrestrained adj
not held in check non restreint

unruly adj
wild désobéissant incontrôlable indiscipliné

unsafely adv
in an unsafe way dangereusement

unsatisfactory adj
inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory insatisfaisant

unsatisfying adj
not providing satisfaction insatisfaisant insatisfaisante

unsaturated adj
capable of dissolving more solute insaturé
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms insaturé
not chromatically pure insaturé

unscathed adj
not injured/harmed indemne sain et sauf

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
without scruples sans scrupules

unseal v
to break the seal of (something) in order to open it décacheter

unseasoned adj
not sprinkled with seasoning nature

unseemly adj
inconsistent with standards, etc. malséant

unselfish adj
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic généreuse généreux

unsettling adj
That makes one troubled or uneasy dérangeant inquiétant

unshackle v
to remove restrictions or inhibitions émanciper
to remove shackles déchainer

unshakable adj
not able to be shaken inébranlable

unsheltered adj
without shelter inabrité

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
displeasing to the eye disgracieux inesthétique

unsigned adj
not accepting negative numbers; having only a positive absolute value non-signé

unsingable adj
impossible to sing inchantable

unsinkable adj
of a ship: that cannot be sunk insubmersible

unsolicited adj
not requested, welcome or invited spontané volontaire

unspeakable adj
extremely bad innommable
unfit to be described innommable
incapable of being spoken or uttered indicible

unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/ adj
not spoken; not said non-dit

unspoken rule n
rule that is understood but does not exist in written form loi orale règle non écrite

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/ adj
not stable instable
readily decomposed or decomposable instable

unstitch v
remove stitches from découdre

unstoppable adj
unable to be stopped inarrêtable incoercible

unstressed adj
not stressed or accentuated atone inaccentué

unsubscribe v
to cancel a subscription désabonner désinscrire

unsubscription n
act of unsubscribing désabonnement désinscription

unsuccessful adj
failed, not successful infructueux

unsure adj
uncertain incertain

unsustainable adj
Not sustainable insoutenable

unswerving adj
not deviating indéfectible inébranlable

unsympathetic adj
not sympathetic antipathique

untameable adj
cannot be tamed indomptable

untangle v
to remove tangles or knots dénatter dénouer

untapped adj
not tapped inexploité

untenable adj
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position intenable

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
incapable of being believed; incredible incroyable
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense impensable inconcevable inimaginable

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ adj
sloppy débraillé négligé
unorganized bordélique désordonné

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
to free from fastening or from restraint détacher
to become untied or loosed détacher
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted détacher délier

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
before avant que
up to the time that jusqu'à ce que jusqu'au moment où

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
before avant
up to the time of jusqu'à jusque

until all hours
jusqu'à pas d'heure

until one is blue in the face adv
for a long time jusqu'à en perdre haleine

untimely adj
early; premature vert
taking place at an inopportune time intempestif

unto /ˈʌntuː/ preposition
Up to jusqu'à

untouchable adj
not able to be touched intouchable

untouchable n
member of the lowest caste intouchable

untouched adj
in its original state intouché

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous défavorable désavantageux nocif
unruly, troublesome ennuyeux irrégulier
unseemly, improper déplacé inopportun

untrammel v
free or release from obstacles or hindrances liberer

untranslatability n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated intraductibilité intraduisibilité

untranslatableness n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated intraductibilité intraduisibilité

untranslated adj
not translated; in the original language intraduit

untreated adj
not treated non traité

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ n
lie or falsehood mensonge menterie

untruthful adj
dishonest malhonnête
not giving the truth, lying menteur

untuck v
ressortir

untyped adj
non typé

ununbium n
chemical element ununbium

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
chemical element ununennium

ununhexium n
element with atomic number 116 ununhexium

ununifiable adj
impossible to unify of be unified inunifiable

ununoctium n
chemical element ununoctium

ununpentium n
chemical element ununpentium

ununquadium n
chemical element ununquadium

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
element with atomic number 117 ununseptium

ununtrium n
chemical element ununtrium

unununium n
systematic name for roentgenium unununium

unused /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ adj
not accustomed (to) inaccoutumé
not used inutilisé

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
not useful inutile

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
not usual inhabituel inusuel
unlike what is expected; differing in some way from the norm inhabituel insolite

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
to reveal oneself se dévoiler
to uncover dévoiler lever le voile

unverifiable adj
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven invérifiable

unverifiableness n
invérifiabilité

unwall v
to unblock démurer

unwarned adj
inaverti

unwavering adj
never doubted; always steady and on course constant inébranlable

unwelcome adj
malvenu

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate encombrant lourd peu maniable

unwilling /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant réticent

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
To be or become unwound défaire
To disentangle démêler
To relax décompresser
To wind off débobiner dérouler

unwisely adv
in an unwise manner imprudemment

unwitting adj
unaware inconscient
unintentional involontaire

unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
in an unwitting manner involontairement

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
not worthy indigne

unwrap /ʌnˈɹæp/ v
undo what is wrapped déballer

unyielding adj
not giving in inflexible

unzip v
To decompress a zipfile décompresser

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adj
awake debout levé
erect au garde-à-vous
functional en marche
ready, willing partant
standing debout

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
away from earth’s surface en haut
higher in pitch haut

up /ap/ /ʌp/ n
direction opposed to the pull of gravity haut

up /ap/ /ʌp/ preposition
toward the top [[vers]] [[le]] [[haut]] monter

up above adv
dans l'au-delà

up front adv
in an attacking position en pointe

up hill and down dale adv
par monts et par vaux

up one's sleeve
hidden, in reserve dans sa manche

up quark n
up quark quark haut quark up

up someone's alley
dans les cordes de quelqu'un

up the ante v
raise the stakes augmenter la mise faire monter les enchères mettre la barre plus haut monter la barre surenchérir

up to preposition
against, next to, near, towards jusqu'à à
as much as, no more than jusqu'à
capable of capable de
the obligation or the duty of. à
the option or decision of à

up to a point adv
to a certain extent dans une certaine mesure

up to here
overwhelmed, swamped jusqu'au cou

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
current; recent à jour
informed of the latest news à jour

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc. optimiste

upbraid /ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/ v
to reprove gronder reprendre reprocher réprimander sermonner

upbringing n
traits éducation
raising or training éducation

upcoming adj
of the relatively near future prochain à venir

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
action of advising someone so that they are up to date mise à jour
action of making something up to date mise à jour actualisation update

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
to advise a person so that they are up to date mettre au courant
to make something up to date actualiser mettre à jour updater

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
an improved component or replacement item mise à niveau upgrade

upgrow v
grow up grandir

upgrowth n
process or result of growing up croissance dévelopement

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust soulèvement surrection
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion bouleversement

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
up a slope, towards higher ground en amont en montée

uphold /ˌʌpˈhold/ v
to support by approval or encouragement soutenir

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
a craftsman who upholsters furniture tapissier tapissier garnisseur

upholstery /əˈpɐl.stɹi/ n
craft or business of upholstering furniture tapisserie

upkeep n
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair entretien

upland antshrike n
passerine bird batara montagnard

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌplɪft/ n
brassiere that raises the breasts balconnet
tectonic upheaval soulèvement

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌplɪft/ v
to raise something or someone to a higher level exalter promouvoir transcender élever

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
file transfer téléversement envoi

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
to transfer data téléverser envoyer

upon /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpʌn/ preposition
at a prescribed point in time à
being above and in contact with another sur
being directly supported by another sur

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
supérieur
at a higher level, rank or position supérieur

upper arm n
section of an arm arrière-bras bras

upper case n
capital letters, collectively haut-de-casse majuscule

upper house n
part of a parliament chambre haute

upper-crust adj
posh, upper-class huppé

uppercut n
in boxing uppercut

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
Presumptuous, above oneself arrogant impertinent

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
of good morals intègre

upright piano n
a keyboard musical instrument piano droit

uprightness n
The state of being erect or vertical aplomb
The state of being moral, honest and honourable droiture intégrité rectitude

uprising n
a popular revolt révolte

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
noisy excitement clameur
confused noise clameur

ups and downs n
idiomatic des hauts et des bas

upsadaisy interjection
an affectionate encouragement hop-là oup-là

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
angry, distressed, unhappy bouleversé contrarié fâché
of a stomach bouleversé dérangé perturbé remué

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
disturb, disrupt, unfavorably alter bouleverser
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy énerver
tip, overturn renverser

upside down adj
inverted à l'envers

upside down adv
inverted sens dessus dessous
in great disorder sens dessus dessous

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet upsilon

upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level en haut

upstand n
upturn bordure

upstand v
stand up ériger

upstart n
newly rich or prominent parvenu arriviste nouveau riche

upstream adj
amont montant
Biology : towards the 5' end of a DNA molecule en amont

upwards adv
to a higher place en haut

upwards of preposition
more than; in excess of plus de

uracil n
one of the bases of RNA uracile

urad n
South Asian bean haricot urd urd

uraeus /juˈɹi.əs/ /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ n
representation of the sacred asp uraeus uræus

uranian adj
mythology ouranien

uraninite n
form of uranium dioxide uraninite

uranist /ˈjʊəɹənɪst/ n
uranist uraniste

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranium (element) uranium

uranyl n
divalent radical UO₂²⁺ uranyle

uratolytic adj
uratolytique

urban furniture n
mobilier urbain

urban legend n
apocryphal story légende urbaine

urban renewal n
redevelopment of urban areas rénovation urbaine renouvellement urbain

urban sprawl n
growth of housing étalement urbain

urbane /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
courteous, polite, refined, suave, and sophisticated urbain

urbanism n
study of cities urbanisme

urbanite n
someone who lives in a city or similar urban area citadin

urbanity /əːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ /ɝˈbæn.ə.ti/ n
polished and courteous behavior civilité urbanité
what is characteristically urban urbanité

urbanization n
growth of cities urbanisation
change in region urbanisation

urchin /ˈɜː.tʃɪn/ /ˈɝ.tʃɪn/ n
hedgehog hérisson
mischievous child garnement

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
organic compound urée

ureic adj
Of or relating to urea urique

uremia n
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products urémie

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ/ n
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys uretère

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
anatomical tube urètre urèthre

urethral /jʊˈɹiːθɹəl/ adj
pertaining to the urethra urétral

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
a strong desire; an itch to do something pulsion

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
to be pressing in argument; to insist insister
to press the mind or will of inciter
to press, push, drive pousser inciter
to provoke provoquer

urgency n
quality or condition of being urgent urgence

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
requiring immediate attention urgent

urgently adv
with a sense of urgency d'urgence urgemment

uric adj
pertaining to urine urique

uric acid n
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound acide urique

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
fixture for standing urination urinoir

urinary adj
urinary urinaire

urinary bladder n
urinary bladder vessie

urinary meatus n
urinary meatus meatus urinarius méat urinaire

urinary tract n
urinary tract urinaire voies urinaires

urinate /ˈjɝɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ v
to pass urine from the body uriner

urination n
the process of eliminating liquid waste from the body miction

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
liquid excrement urine

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ n
a vase with a footed base urne
a vessel for ashes or cremains of a deceased person urne

urography n
radiography of the urinary track urographie

urolithiasis n
calculi in the urinary tract calcul urinaire lithiase urinaire

urologic adj
of or pertaining to urology urologique

urologist n
doctor of urology urologue

urology n
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system urologie

ursid /ˈɝsɪd/ n
any member of the family Ursidae, the bears ursidé

urticaria /ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/ n
medical condition urticaire

us /əs/ /ʌs/ pronoun
objective case of "we" nous

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
degree to which an object or device is easy to use convivialité
easiness of use in computing ergonomie

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
capable of being used utilisable

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ n
habit or accepted practice coutume usage
the way words are spoken or written in a community usage
the manner or the amount of using; use usage

use /juːs/ n
act of using usage utilisation emploi
usefulness utilité

use /juːs/ v
employ, apply utiliser servir
rare: to habitually do avoir l'habitude de

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut v
idiom tuer une mouche avec un canon écraser une mouche avec un marteau

use case n
system scenario cas d'utilisation

use-by date n
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed date de péremption

used /juːzd/ adj
that has or have previously been owned by someone else de seconde main occasion seconde main

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
accustomed to habitué

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
having a practical or beneficial use utile

useful idiot n
political sense idiot utile idiote utile

usefully adv
in a useful manner utilement

usefulness n
quality of being useful utilité

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
good-for-nothing, not dependable bon à rien inutile
unhelpful, pointless inutile
without use or possibility to be used inutilisable inutile

uselessly adv
to no useful purpose inutilement

uselessness n
quality of being useless inutilité

user /ˈjuːzə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːzəɹ/ n
one who uses something, a consumer utilisateur consommateur
person who uses a computer utilisateur utilisatrice

user interface n
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with interface utilisateur

user-friendliness n
quality of being user-friendly convivialité ergonomie

user-friendly adj
designed to be easy to use convivial ergonomique

username n
a person's identification on an individual computer system nom d'utilisateur identifiant

ushanka n
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps chapka ouchanka

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
doorkeeper in a courtroom huissier
male escort at a wedding escorte garçon d'honneur
person who escorts people to their seats ouvreur

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
to accompany or escort escorter

usherette n
a female usher ouvreuse

ustrinum n
site of a funeral pyre ustrinum

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
most commonly occurring habituel habituelle

usually /ˈjuːʒʊəli/ adv
most of the time d'habitude habituellement généralement normalement usuellement

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person usufruit

usufructuary /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌktʃʊˌəɹi/ n
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct usufructuaire

usurer /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ n
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates usurier usurière

usuress /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ n
A female usurer usurière

usurious /juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ adj
Of or pertaining to usury usuraire

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
seize power usurper

usurpation n
wrongful seizure usurpation

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
one who usurps usurpateur usurpatrice

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates usure
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates usure

ut /ʌt/ n
first note of a major scale ut

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war ustensile

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to the uterus utérin

utilisation n
act of using utilisation
manner of using utilisation

utilise v
utiliser

utilitarian /juˌtɪl.ɪˈteɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
practical and functional, not just for show fonctionnel fonctionnelle utilitaire

utilitarian /juˌtɪl.ɪˈteɪɹ.i.ən/ n
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism. utilitariste

utilitarianism n
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" utilitarisme

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
something that is useful utilitaire
state or condition of being useful utilité

utility knife n
cutting tool couteau à lame rétractable cutter

utility model n
an intellectual property right modèle d'utilité

utility pole n
tall cylinder pylône électrique

utilizable adj
able to be utilized utilisable

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊst/ /ˈʌtməʊst/ adj
Situated at the most distant limit extrême
The most extreme, ultimate extrême plus grand suprême

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊst/ /ˈʌtməʊst/ n
maximum maximum plus grand

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juˈtəʊpɪə/ n
world in perfect harmony utopie

utraquism n
Christian doctrine utraquisme

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
absolute absolu total

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
say prononcer proférer
use the voice émettre

utterance /ˈʌt.əɹ.əns/ n
an act of uttering articulation expression prononciation émission sonore
something spoken déclaration parole propos énoncé

uvarovite n
mineral uvarovite

uveitis n
inflammation of the uvea uvéite

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
appendage that hangs from the palate luette uvule uvula

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
of or relating to the uvula uvulaire

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ n
the killing of one's wife uxoricide
a man who kills his wife uxoricide

uxorious /ʌkˈsɔɹ.i.əs/ /ʌkˈsɔːɹ.i.əs/ adj
Overly devoted or submissive to one's wife uxorieux

v-chip n
censorship device contrôle parental

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n
available room chambre libre
unoccupied position vacance

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
not occupied vide
showing no intelligence or interest niais

vacant lot n
unused land terrain vague

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
holiday, period of leisure time vacances
freedom from some business or activity vacances
official holiday period vacances

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
to spend or take a vacation [[aller]] [[en]] [[vacances]]

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
treat with a vaccine vacciner

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inoculation with a vaccine vaccination

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies vaccin

vachery n
cattle enclosure vacherie

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ v
to sway unsteadily from one side to the other vaciller
to swing from one course of action or opinion to another hésiter

vacuity /vaˈkjuːɪti/ /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/ n
emptiness vacuité
vacuum vacuité

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ n
large membrane-bound vesicle vacuole

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
lacking meaningful content niais
showing a lack of thought niais

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjəm/ n
region of space that contains no matter vide vacuum

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjəm/ v
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner passer l'aspirateur
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner passer l'aspirateur

vacuum cleaner n
machine for cleaning aspirateur balayeuse

vacuum tube n
electrical device tube à vide tube électronique

vacuum-clean v
to clean with a vacuum cleaner [[passer]] l'[[aspirateur]]

vade mecum n
referential book vade-mecum

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ n
a bum, a hobo, a tramp, a homeless person vagabond vagabonde
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time vagabond vagabonde

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ n
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action extravagance
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice caprice

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
anatomical sense vagin

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
of the vagina vaginal

vaginal flatulence n
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina pet vaginal

vaginal ring n
contraception device anneau vaginal

vaginally adv
via the vagina vaginalement

vaginismus /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
muscular contraction vaginisme

vaginitis n
inflammation of the vagina vaginite

vaginoplasty n
surgical procedure vaginoplastie

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
being a vagrant vagabondage

vagrant /ˈveɪ.ɡɹənt/ n
ornithology: bird outside of its range erratique
person without a home or job vagabond vagabonde
wanderer vagabond vagabonde

vague /veɪɡ/ adj
not clearly expressed vague

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ adv
in a vague manner vaguement

vagus nerve n
cranial nerve nerf vague

vain /veɪn/ adj
based on very little substance frivole
pointless, futile vain futile

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride fanfaron orgueilleux vaniteux

vainglory n
a regarding of oneself with undue favor vaine gloire
boastful, unwarranted pride gloriole

vair /vɛə/ n
heraldic fur vair

vale /veɪl/ n
valley val

vale of tears n
a symbolic valley of tears vallée de misère

valediction lang=en n
act adieux
speech discours d'adieu
word or phrase to end a message formule de politesse
word or phrase upon leaving adieu chao salut à la prochaine

valedictorian /vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/ n
no 1 student major

valence /ˈveɪləns/ n
chemistry: combining capacity valence
chemistry: number of binding sites of a molecule valence
linguistics: number of arguments that a verb can have valence

valenki n
winter felt boots valenki

valentine /ˈvaləntaɪn/ /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
A person to whom you give, or from whom you receive, a valentine, on February 14th Valentine
An expression of affect, especially romantic valentine

valerian /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
Valeriana officinalis valériane

valeric acid n
CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH acide valérique

valet /ˈvæleɪ/ n
a female chaperone who accompanies a man chaperon duègne
a female performer in professional wrestling valet
a hotel employee performing such duties for guests valet
a man's personal male attendant valet majordome valet de chambre
a person employed to clean or park cars valet voiturier

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.lə.ˌtuː.də.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ n
person obsessed with state of health hypocondriaque

valiance n
quality of being valiant vaillance

valiant /ˈvæljənt/ adj
showing courage or determination vaillant preux

valid adj
acceptable, proper or correct valide valable

validate v
check the validity of valider justifier

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of validating something validation

validator n
one who validates cachet validateur
something that validates validateur

validity n
the state of being valid, authentic or genuine validité

valine n
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂ valine

valise /vəˈliːz/ n
luggage valise

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin valkyrie

valley /ˈvæli/ n
elongated depression between hills or mountains vallée

valour /ˈvælə(ɹ)/ n
strength of mind in regard to danger courage héroïsme

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
having a great value précieux

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ n
personal possession of relatively great monetary value valeur

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable valeur
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else valeur
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed valeur
ideal accepted by some individual or group valeur
degree of importance given to something valeur
relative duration of a musical note valeur

value added tax n
tax levied on added value of an exchange TVA taxe sur la valeur ajoutée

value judgment n
judgment jugement de valeur

value system n
hierarchy of values système de valeurs

valve /ˈvælv/ n
device that controls flow of gas or fluid soupape clapet valve
in anatomy valve valvule

vamoose v
to hurry bouger grouiller se magner tracer
to run away, to flee bouger dégager se barrer se casser se tirer tracer

vamp n
seductive woman vamp

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
bat chauve-souris vampire vampire
mythological creature vampire

vampire bat n
bat of the subfamily Desmodontinae chauve-souris vampire

vampiress n
female vampire vampiresse

vampiric adj
vampiric vampirique

vampirisation n
the act of making another into a vampire vampirisation

vampirization n
the act of making another into a vampire vampirisation

vampirize v
to make into a vampire vampiriser

van /væn/ n
a (covered) vehicle used for carrying goods camionnette fourgonnette fourgon

vanadinite n
mineral vanadinite

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
id=Q722|chemical element vanadium

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
person who destroys or damages property vandale

vandalise v
to needlessly destroy vandaliser

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
needless damage or destruction of property vandalisme

vane /veɪn/ n
curved surface radially mounted along an axis pale

vanguard /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ n
forefront of any group or movement avant-garde
leading units of an army avant-garde

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
of vanilla de [[vanille]] à la [[vanille]]

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
flavor vanille
orchid vanille
fruit vanille
natural extract vanille
artificial extract vanille

vanillin n
primary constituent of vanilla vanilline

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed disparaître s'évanouir
mathematics: to become equal to zero s'annuler

vanishing point n
point in perspective drawing point de fuite point à l’infini

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
excessive pride vanité

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
to defeat, to overcome vaincre

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
advantage avantage

vantage point /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ n
place or position affording a good view point de vue privilégié

vape /veɪp/ v
To inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette vapoter

vaper n
a user of electronic cigarettes vapoteur vapoteuse

vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
lifeless, dull, or banal amorphe bête couillon cucul cucul-la-praline gourde
tasteless, bland, or insipid fadasse fade insipide plat

vapidity n
state or quality of being vapid fadeur

vaping n
vapotage

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid vapeur

vapor pressure n
pressure that a vapor exerts pression de la vapeur

vaporize v
turn into vapour vaporiser

vaporware /ˈveɪ.pə.wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈveɪpɚwɛɹ/ n
An advertised product, whose launch is questionable fumiciel

vaquita n
Phocoena sinus marsouin du Pacifique

varactor n
solid-state diode diode varicap diode à capacité variable

vardapet /ˈvɑɹdəpɛt/ /ˈvɑːdəpɛt/ n
archimandrite in the Armenian Apostolic Church vartabed

varenyky /vəˈɹɛniːkiː/ n
a kind of dumplings vareniki varenyky

variability n
degree variabilité

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
able to vary variable
marked by diversity or difference variable
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value variable
likely to vary variable

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values variable paramètre
something whose value may be dictated or discovered variable paramètre
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable variable paramètre
something that is variable variable
computing: a named mutable piece of storage variable

variable antshrike n
Thamnophilus caerulescens batara bleuâtre

variadic /vɛəɹiˈædɪk/ /vɛɹiˈædɪk/ adj
taking a variable number of arguments variadique

variance /ˈvæɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/ n
second central moment in probability (statistics) variance

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
something slightly different variante

variation /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original variante
related but distinct thing variante
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme variation
the act or state of varying variation
difference between true and magnetic (compass) north déclinaison

variator n
a controller (device that can change something's parameters) variateur

varicose vein n
abnormally swollen or dilated vein varice
medical condition varice

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours multicolore bigarré

variety /vəˈɹaɪɨtɪ/ /vəˈɹaɪɪ̈ti/ n
linguistics: term used for a specific form of a language variété
variation of something variété
state of constant change variété

variety is the spice of life proverb
variety is what makes life interesting il faut de tout pour faire un monde

variola n
smallpox variole

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
an eclectic range of divers

varistor n
electronic component with variable resistance varistance

varmint n
person who is obnoxious peste plaie
pestering animal nuisible

varna /ˈvɜːnə/ n
caste varna

varnish n
transparent paint vernis

varnish v
to apply varnish vernir

vas deferens n
vas deferens canal déférent conduit déférent spermiducte

vascular adj
of, pertaining to or containing vessels vasculaire

vase /veɪs/ /vɑːz/ n
container used mainly for displaying flowers vase

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
male sterilization vasectomie

vaseline n
petroleum jelly vaseline

vasodilation n
dilation of the blood vessels vaso-dilatation

vasodilator n
agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels vasodilatateur

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
grantee of a fief vassal
servant vassal

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ v
to subordinate to someone vassaliser
to treat as a vassal vassaliser

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
very large or wide (literally or figuratively) vaste immense

vastly adv
greatly, in a vast manner beaucoup

vastness /ˈvæstnəs/ n
quality of being vast immensité

vat /væt/ n
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning cuve

vates /ˈveɪtiz/ n
divinely inspired poet vate

vatrushka n
a small, round cottage cheese-filled pastry vatrouchka

vaudeville /ˈvɔdvɪl/ /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/ n
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment vaudeville

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
arched masonry structure voûte voute
figuratively: anything resembling a vault voûte voute
gymnastics: apparatus perche
secure area for valuables chambre-forte
underground storeroom cellier voute voûte
gymnastics event saut de cheval

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ v
to jump bondir

vaunt /vɑnt/ /vɑːnt/ /vɔnt/ /vɔːnt/ n
Instance of vaunting vantardise

vaunted adj
Highly or widely boasted about vanté vantée

vav n
Hebrew letter vav

veal /viːl/ n
flesh of a calf veau

veche n
a popular assembly in medieval Slavic countries vétché

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
directed quantity vecteur
carrier of a disease-causing agent vecteur
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion vecteur
programming: one-dimensional array vecteur

vector field n
construction champ vectoriel

vector product n
vector with size given by the product of two vectors produit extérieur produit vectoriel

vector space n
mathematics espace vectoriel

vectorial adj
of or pertaining to a vector vectoriel

vee /viː/ n
name of the letter V, v vé

veer /vɪ(ə)ɹ/ /vɪə/ v
(transitive: to turn tourner

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ adj
relating to vegans or veganism végan végétalien végane

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
supporter of veganism végétalien végétalienne végan végane

veganism n
Eating neither meat nor other animal products véganisme végétalisme

vegepate n
végépâté

vegetable /ˈved͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ adj
of or relating to plants végétal
of or relating to vegetables légumier

vegetable /ˈved͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
a plant raised for some edible part of it légume
edible part of such a plant légume
a person whose brain has been damaged légume
any plant végétal

vegetable garden n
vegetable garden potager jardin de légumes

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches agneau de Scythie agneau tartare barometz

vegetable oil n
oil produced from plants huile végétale

vegetable soup n
soup made from mixed vegetables soupe de légumes

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians végétarien

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
person who does not eat any animal flesh végétarien végétarienne
plant-eating animal herbivore

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
practice of following a vegetarian diet végétarisme

vegetate v
To grow or sprout végéter
To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way végéter

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
Plants végétation

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
burger burger végétarien

vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adj
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense véhément

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
conveyance véhicule
medium véhicule

vehicular /viˈhɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /viːɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
of or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles véhiculaire

veil /veɪl/ n
covering for a person or thing voile
something to hide an object voile

veil /veɪl/ v
put on or decorate with a veil voiler
conceal with a veil voiler

vein /veɪn/ n
blood vessel veine

velar /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ n
a sound articulated at the soft palate vélaire

veld /vɛlt/ n
pasture land veld

velleity /vɛˈliːɪti/ n
lowest degree of desire velléité
slight wish with no effort to obtain velléité

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf vélin
writing paper of very high quality vélin

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ n
Early two-wheeled conveyance vélocipède

velociraptor n
dinosaur vélociraptor

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
rapidity of motion vitesse
vector quantity vecteur vitesse vélocité

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
arena for bicycle racing vélodrome

velour n
A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser velours

velvet lang=en n
fabric velours
fine fur duvet velours

velvet scoter n
Melanitta fusca macreuse brune

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
corrupt, mercenary vénal
for sale, available for a price vénal
willing to take bribes vénal

venally adv
in a venal fashion vénalement

vend n
sale vente

vend v
sell vendre

vendace n
Coregonus albula corégone blanc

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged vendetta

vending machine n
machine that dispenses merchandise distributeur distributeur automatique distributrice

vendor n
A person or a company that vends or sells commerçant marchand vendeur vendeuse

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
covering or disguising appearance vernis
thin covering of fine wood placage

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] v
to apply veneer vernir

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
To treat with great respect and deference vénérer

veneration n
vénération

venereal /vəˈnɪəɹɪəl/ /vəˈnɪɹi.əl/ adj
sexually transmitted vénérien

venereal disease n
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse maladie vénérienne

venereology n
a branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases vénéréologie

venery /ˈvɛnəɹi/ n
hunting vènerie

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong vengeance

vengeful /ˈvenʒ.fəl/ adj
wanting vengeance vindicatif revanchiste

venial /ˈviːni.əl/ adj
pardonable; able to be forgiven véniel

venison n
the meat of a deer venaison [[viande]] de [[biche]]

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
poison carried by animal venin
(figurative) malice venin

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
malignant; spiteful; hateful malveillant
pertaining to or containing venom venimeux
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical vénéneux venimeux

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
of or pertaining to veins veineux

vent /vɛnt/ n
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass bouche d'aération
the excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates cloaque
the opening of a volcano from which lava flows cheminée

vent /vɛnt/ v
to allow gases to escape évacuer
to allow to escape through a vent ventiler
to express a strong emotion donner libre cours à laisser libre cours à manifester s'épancher

vent one's spleen v
to openly express pent-up anger vider son sac

ventilation n
breathing ventilation respiration
exchange of views during a discussion confrontation
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air ventilation aération
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh ventilation aération

ventilator n
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air ventilateur

ventile n
any of the nineteen points dividing a distribution into twenty parts vingtile

ventral adj
on the front side of the human body or the according surface of an animal ventral
related to the abdomen or stomach ventral

ventricular adj
of or relating to a ventricle ventriculaire

ventricular fibrillation n
Condition where cardiac muscle is contracted irregularly and rapidly fibrillation ventriculaire

ventriculoarterial adj
refers to the spatial relationship between the ventricles and the primary arteries ventriculo-artériel

ventriloquism n
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source ventriloquie

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
a person who practices ventriloquism ventriloque

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ v
to undertake a risky journey s'aventurer

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen lieu salle

veracity n
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness véracité
agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision exactitude
something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth vérité

veraison n
A stage in the ripening process of grapes or olives véraison

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
roofed open gallery véranda

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state verbe

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
consisting of words only verbal
of, or relating to words verbal
spoken and not written; oral verbal oral

verbal noun n
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning nom verbal

verbally adv
in a verbal manner verbalement

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
word for word littéralement mot pour mot texto

verbena n
a genus of herbaceous plants verveine

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪdʒ/ n
overabundance of words verbiage

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ adj
abounding in words verbeux

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
the excess use of words; long-windedness verbosité

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
abundant in verdure verdoyant
green vert

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest verdict

verdigris n
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys vert-de-gris

verdure /ˈvɜːdjɘ/ /ˈvɜːdʒɘ/ n
condition of health and vigour vigueur
greenness, vegetation verdure

verge on v
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something friser

verifiable /vɛɹ.ɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ adj
able to be verified or confirmed vérifiable

verification n
the act of verifying vérification

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ adv
confidently, certainly assurément certainement
truly, doubtlessly vraiment en vérité véritablement absolument indubitablement sans aucun doute

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ n
property of seeming true verisimilitude

veritably adv
in a veritable manner véritablement

verjuice n
very acidic juice verjus

verlan n
type of backslang used in French verlan

verlanize v
transform into verlan verlaniser

vermicelli n
long, slender pasta vermicelle vermicelles

vermicular adj
Decorated with lines like worm tracks. vermiculé vermiculée

vermiculate /vəɹˈmikjəleit/ adj
Decorated with lines like worm tracks. vermiculé vermiculée

vermiculated adj
Decorated with lines like worm tracks. vermiculé vermiculée

vermiculation /vəmɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /vɚˌmɪkjuˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pattern of irregular wavy lines vermiculure

vermiform appendix n
blind tube projecting from the caecum appendice iléo-cæcal appendice vermiculaire

vermilion /vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/ adj
having a brilliant red colour vermeil

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance vermine
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person vermine

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ n
wine infused with herbs vermouth

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
(christianity) indigenous language of a people langue vulgaire
everyday speech vernaculaire
language unique to a particular group of people dialecte idiome patois
national language langue nationale

vernal /ˈvɜːnəl/ adj
pertaining to spring vernal

vernal equinox n
the point équinoxe de printemps

vernalization n
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs vernalisation

vernalize v
to subject to vernalization vernaliser

vernier caliper n
measuring instrument pied à coulisse

vernissage /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ n
private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public vernissage

veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ n
(Roman Catholicism) image of Jesus's face on a cloth; the cloth itself véronique
(botany) flower of the genus Veronica véronique
(bullfighting) movement of the cape véronique

verruca /vəˈɹuːkə/ n
wart verrue

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
capable of doing many things competently polyvalent
changeable or inconstant versatile
having varied uses or many functions versatile polyvalent

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility polyvalent

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
a small section of the Bible verset vers
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed couplet vers
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme vers

versed adj
knowledgeable or skilled versé

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
a specific form or variation of something version
a translation from one language to another version
an account or description from a particular point of view version
computing version

versioning n
distinguishing items based on version versionnage

verso n
the back side of a flat object verso
the left-hand page of a book verso

verst /vəːst/ /vɚst/ n
unit of length verste

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
in opposition to contre face à

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
of green colour sinople

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
colour sinople

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
any of the small bones which make up the backbone vertèbre

vertebral column n
vertebral column colonne vertébrale

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
having a backbone vertébré

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
an animal having a backbone vertébré

vertex /vɜːteks/ n
element of a graph sommet
anatomy: highest surface on skull sommet
geometry: corner of a polygon or polyhedron sommet
highest point sommet

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
being perpendicular to horizontal vertical

vertically /ˈvɜːtɪkli/ adv
in a vertical direction or position verticalement

vertiginous adj
vertigineux

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
sensation of whirling and loss of balance vertige labyrinthite

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adj
the same; identical même

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
to a high degree très

very much adv
extremely beaucoup

vespiary n
a wasps' nest guêpier

vespiform adj
vespiforme

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
container vaisseau vase recipient
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant vaisseau
craft vaisseau

vest n
garment worn over a shirt gilet
garment worn under a shirt tricot de corps

vestibular adj
re: anatomy vestibulaire

vestibule /ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/ /ˈvɛstəbjul/ n
a passage, hall or room vestibule

vestigial /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl/ adj
pertaining to a vestige vestigial vestigiale

vet /vɛt/ n
short form of veterinary surgeon véto
short form of veteran vétéran

vet /vɛt/ v
check or investigate particularly contrôler vérifier examiner

vetch n
any of several leguminous plants vesce

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
old soldier ancien combattant vétéran
person with long experience vétéran

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
doctor who treats animals vétérinaire véto

veterinary medicine n
branch of medicine that deals with animals médecine vétérinaire

vetiver /ˈvɛtɪvə/ n
aromatic root vétiver

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
political right veto
invocation of that right veto

vetting n
checking or investigation investigation vérification

vex /vɛks/ v
rare, archaic: to trouble aggressively vexer
to annoy ennuyer énerver
to distress; to cause mental suffering tourmenter vexer

vexation n
act of annoying, vexing or irritating tracas tracasserie
state of being vexed or irritated contrariété

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies flags vexillologue

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
study of flags vexillologie

vfib n
ventricular fibrillation FIBV FV FibV

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
as per (a mathematical equation) par
by (means of); using (a medium) via
by way of via

via ferrata /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ n
protected climbing route via ferrata

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
property of being viable viabilité

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
able to live on its own viable
possible viable

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley viaduc

vial /ˈvaɪəl/ n
a phial fiole vase

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
Eucharist viatique
supplies for journey viatique

vibe /vaɪb/ n
atmosphere or aura of a person or place as communicated to and felt by others vibe

vibraculum n
long, whiplike, modified zooid on the surface of certain colonies of bryozoa vibraculaire

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
percussion instrument vibraphone

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
to move with small movements rapidly vibrer

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
act of vibrating vibration

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
Musical effect or technique vibrato

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ n
device that causes vibration vibreur vibromasseur
device used for massage or sexual stimulation vibromasseur
electromechanical current interruptor vibreur

viburnum n
plants of the genus Viburnum viorne

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
local representative of higher-ranking member of clergy vicaire
lower-ranking priest curé

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛ(ə)ɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
experienced or gained by the loss or to the consequence of another indirect

vice /vaɪs/ n
bad habit vice

vice admiral n
rank between rear admiral and admiral vice-amiral

vice president n
deputy to a president vice-président

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
the other way round vice versa

vice- prefix
deputy vice-

vice-chancellor n
official vice-chancelier

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
governor of a country vice-roi

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a neighborhood vicinal

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
neighbourhood, or the nearby region environs vicinité
proximity, or the state of being near voisinage

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity vicieuse vicieux

vicious circle n
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem cercle vicieux

vicissitude [vɨˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] n
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes vicissitude
regular change or succession from one thing to another vicissitude

victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice victime
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain victime
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking victime
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime victime
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance victime
anyone who is harmed by another victime

victim-blaming n
victim blaming

victimology n
the study of the victims of crime, and especially of the reasons why some people are more prone to be victims victimologie

victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ n
winner in a fight or contest vainqueur

victorious adj
being the winner victorieux

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
an instance of having won a competition or battle victoire
victoire

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ n
extra lap tour d'honneur

victual /ˈvɪktʃuəl/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ n
Food, provisions victuaille victuailles

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vicuna vigogne

video /ˈvɪdiˌoʊ/ n
VHS vidéo cassette vidéo vidéocassette
television show, movie vidéo
motion picture stored on VHS vidéo

video camera n
device for recording video caméra

video card n
display adapter carte graphique carte vidéo adaptateur graphique

video conference n
conference held by video link visioconférence

video game /ˈvɪ.di.ˌoʊ̯ ɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.ˌəʊ̯ ɡeɪm/ n
game controlled by a software jeu vidéo jeux vidéo

video game console n
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games console de jeux vidéo

video jockey n
A person who plays music videos vidéo jockey

video journalist n
type of journalist journaliste reporter d'images

video projector n
device vidéoprojecteur

video- prefix
related to moving images, and especially to television video-

videocassette n
cassette containing recorded videotape vidéocassette

videocassette recorder n
recording device magnétoscope

videodisc n
an optical disc used to record video images on special equipment vidéodisque

videogram n
audio-visual work, the content vidéogramme
physical object vidéogramme

videographer n
person involved in the production of video material vidéaste

videotape n
tape used to record videos bande vidéo vidéocassette

vie /vaɪ/ v
To rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete concourir rivaliser être en compétition pour

view /vjuː/ n
mental image vision
point of view opinion point de vue
something to look at vue
computing: logical table in database vue
computing: user interface part of program vue
range of vision vue
seeing vue
way of understanding regard

view /vjuː/ v
to look at considérer regarder
to show afficher montrer visionner voir

viewer n
optical device visionneur visionneuse
program visionneur visionneuse
someone who views a spectacle spectateur
someone who watches television téléspectateur

viewership n
viewers, collectively audience

viewfinder n
device on a camera viseur

vigesimal /vɪˈdʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
to the base 20 vicésimal vigésimal

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
keeping awake veille

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ n
Alert watchfulness vigilance
Close and continuous attention vigilance

vigilant /ˈvidʒilənt/ /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adj
watchful vigilant

vigilante /vɪdʒɪˈlænti/ n
person who considers it their responsibility to summarily uphold the law justicier

vigilantly adv
in a vigilant manner vigilamment

vigorously adv
with intense energy vigoureusement

vigour n
active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy force vigueur
strength or force in animal or force in animal or vegetable nature or action; as, a plant grows with vigor vigueur
strength; efficacy; potency force vigueur énergie

vilayet n
one of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire vilayet

vile /vaɪl/ adj
morally low vil

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of diffamer vilipender

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ v
despise mépriser
disparage dénigrer

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
a house used as a retreat villa

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town village

village idiot n
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour idiot du village

villager n
person who lives in, or comes from, a village villageois villageoise

villain /vɪlən/ n
A peasant free of serfdom paysan vilain
bad person in a stage or screen play méchant
scoundrel scélérat

vimentin n
any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton vimentine

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
sauce vinaigrette
vehicle vinaigrette

vincible adj
capable of being defeated vincible

vindicate v
to claim revendiquer réclamer
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism blanchir
to justify by providing evidence faire valoir
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition défendre affirmer revendiquer
to provide justification justifier

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
the act of vindicating justification

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
having a tendency to seek revenge vindicatif rancuneux

vine /vaɪn/ n
any similar climbing or trailing plant grimpante
climbing plant that produces grapes vigne

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
condiment vinaigre

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
grape plantation vigne vignoble

viniculture n
cultivation of grapes viniculture

vinify v
convert into wine vinifier

vinous /ˈvaɪ.nəs/ adj
pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine vineux

vinpocetine n
vinpocétine

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ n
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking vendange
yield of grapes during one season vendange
year or place something is produced cru récolte

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
manufacturer of wine vinificateur
seller of wine négociant en vins

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ n
record disque vinyle
substance vinyle
univalent radical vinyle

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ n
stringed instrument viole de gambe

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
music: stringed instrument of the violin family alto violon alto

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
to break or fail to act by rules violer transgresser

violation /ˌvaɪɵˈleɪʃən/ n
act or instance of violating infraction

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ n
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering violence
extreme force violence

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
intensely vivid vif
involving extreme force or motion violent
involving physical conflict violent
likely to use physical force violent

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ adv
in a violent manner violemment

violet /ˈvaɪlɪt/ n
colour violet violette
plant violette

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ n
string instrument violon

violin maker n
person who makes violins luthier luthière

violinist n
person who plays violin violoniste

viper n
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae vipère

viperine adj
relating to or resembling vipers vipérin

virago /vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/ n
rough woman virago

virality n
the state or condition of being viral; tendency to spread by word of mouth viralité

vireo n
any species of genus Vireo viréo

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ adj
of olive oil vierge
of a person, in a state of virginity vierge
of an object, untouched vierge

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
person who has never had sexual intercourse vierge puceau pucelle

virgin forest n
forest free from disturbance forêt vierge

virginal adj
being or resembling virgin virginal

virginal n
musical instrument virginal

virginity n
state or characteristic of being a virgin virginité

virial theorem n
theorem théorème du viriel

virialization n
virialisation

virile /ˈvɪɹəl/ adj
being manly viril

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
the state of being virile virilité

virion n
particle of a virus virion

virologist n
scientist or doctor specializing in virology virologue

virology n
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease virologie

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ adj
in effect; not fact virtuel
simulated in a computer virtuel
nearly, almost pratiquement

virtual method n
object-oriented programming fonction virtuelle méthode virtuelle

virtual particle n
virtual particle particule virtuelle

virtual reality n
virtual reality realité virtuelle

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
almost pratiquement
in essence, but not in fact virtuellement

virtue /ˈvɜː.tjuː/ n
a good model quality vertu
excellence in morals vertu
chastity and faithfulness vertu
an exemplary quality vertu

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
A person with masterly ability, technique or style virtuose

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
full of virtue, having excellent moral character vertueux

virtuous circle n
situation cercle vertueux

virtuously adv
in a virtuous manner vertueusement

virulent /ˈvɪɹjələnt/ /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/ adj
infectious, malignant virulent
hostile virulent

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ n
computer virus virus informatique virus
infectious organism virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ n
carriage for two vis-à-vis
person facing another vis-à-vis

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
opposite vis-à-vis
in relation to vis-à-vis

visa /ˈviːzə/ n
permit visa

visa-on-arrival n
a simplified method of issuing visa [[visa]]-[[sur]]-[[arrivée]]

visarga n
voiceless h in Sanskrit visarga

viscera n
internal organs of the body viscère

viscoelastic adj
viscous and elastic viscoélastique

viscometer n
instrument used to measure viscosity viscosimètre

viscosity n
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid viscosité
state of being viscous viscosité

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl vicomte

viscountess n
a woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right vicomtesse
viscount's wife vicomtesse

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
having a thick, sticky consistency visqueux

vise n
two-jawed instrument for holding work étau

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
degree to which things may be seen visibilité

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
able to be seen visible

visible light n
part of the electromagnetic spectrum lumière visible

visibly /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
in a visible manner visiblement

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
ideal or goal aspiration
religious or mystical experience vision apparition
sense or ability of sight vue vision
something imaginary one thinks one sees vision

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
an impractical dreamer utopiste
someone who has visions visionnaire
someone who has positive ideas for the future visionnaire

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
meeting with a doctor consultation
single act of visiting visite séjour

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
to go and meet (someone) visiter

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
guest visiteur visiteuse
sightseer invité invitée

visitorship n
attendance fréquentation

visor n
fore piece of a cap visière
part of a helmet visière

vista /ˈvɪstə/ n
distant view or prospect vue
site offering such a view point de vue

visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒʊəl/ adj
related to or affecting the vision visuel

visual arts n
art forms that are primarily visual in nature art visuel

visualization n
computing: a visual representation of data visualisation
the act of visualizing, or something visualized visualisation

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
necessary to the continuation of life vital
relating to, or characteristic of life vital
very important vital

vital organ n
organ which performs an important function organe vital

vital statistics n
Bust, waist and hips mensurations

vitalism n
doctrine that life involves a "vital force" vitalisme

vitality /vaɪˈtælɪti/ n
energy or vigour vitalité

vitamer n
combination of substances that function as a vitamin provitamine

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
organic compound essential to human health vitamine

vitamin A n
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision vitamine A

vitamin C n
L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid vitamine C

viticultural adj
of or pertaining to viticulture vinicole viticole

viticulture n
agricultural practice of growing grape vines viticulture

viticulturist n
person who grows grapes vigneron vigneronne

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ adj
glassy vitreux

vitreous humour n
clear gel corps vitré corps hyalin humeur vitrée

vitrify /ˈvɪ.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
to be made into glass vitrifier

vitrimer n
vitrimère

vitrine /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
glass-paneled cabinet or case vitrine

vitriol /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/ n
various metal sulphates vitriol

vitriolization n
act of vitriolizing or the state of being vitriolized vitriolisation

vitronectin n
protein of the pexin family vitronectine

vittle n
edible provisions victuailles

vituperation /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/ n
Criticism or invective which is sustained and considered to be overly harsh. désapprobation répugnance

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
lively and animated vivace

vivacity n
the state of being vivacious vivacité

vivarium n
Artificial environment for animals vivarium

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
clear, detailed or powerful vivide

viviparity n
the condition of being viviparous viviparité

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
of an animal vivipare

viviparous blenny n
fish in the family Zoarcidae loquette d'Europe

vivisection /ˈvɪvɪsɛkʃən/ n
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation vivisection

vixen n
female fox renarde
temperamental woman chipie garce rosse salope

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
high-ranking official vizir

vlog /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ n
weblog using video vlog vlogue

vlogger n
a contributor to a vlog vlogueur

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ n
set of words a person knows vocabulaire lexique
list of words vocabulaire lexique
stock of words used in a particular field vocabulaire lexique
words of a language collectively vocabulaire lexique

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the voice or speech vocal

vocal cord n
folds of mucous membrane corde vocale

vocal cords n
folds of tissue cordes vocales

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ n
singer vocaliste

vocalization /voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəʊk(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of vocalizing or something vocalized vocalisation
supplying the vowels (diacritics), e.g. Arabic and Hebrew vocalisation

vocation n
calling vocation
occupation for which a person is suited vocation

vocative /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
grammar: used in address vocatif
of or pertaining to calling vocationnel

vocative case n
case of address vocatif

vociferation /voʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /vəʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of exclaiming; violent outcry vocifération

vociferously adv
in a vociferous manner criard fulminant tapageur

vocoid /ˈvoʊkɔɪd/ n
phonetic vowel vocoïde

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
clear distilled alcoholic liquor vodka

vodyanoy n
type of water sprite vodianoï wodianoï

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
popularity or a current craze vogue
the prevailing fashion or style mode vogue

vogueing adj
fashionable en vogue

voice /vɔɪs/ n
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs voix genre
one who speaks; speaker orateur
sound uttered by the mouth voix
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote voix
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion voix
command, precept voix
music: independent vocal or instrumental part voix
the faculty or power of utterance voix
tone or sound emitted by anything voix son

voice /vɔɪs/ v
to clamor clamer exprimer
to give utterance or expression to exprimer énoncer
to utter with a sonant or vocal tone proclamer
to vote voter

voice mail n
system boîte vocale messagerie vocale répondeur

voice message n
message left on a voice mail system message vocal

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
audio track voix off

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords sonore voisé

voiceless adj
(phonetics, of a consonant) spoken without vibration of the vocal cords sourd
lacking a voice, without vocal sound aphone

void /vɔɪd/ adj
being without dépourvu vide
containing nothing vide libre
having lost all legal validity invalide nul
not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain vain vide
unoccupied vacant vide

void /vɔɪd/ n
An empty space; a vacuum néant vide

void /vɔɪd/ v
to make invalid or worthless annuler résilier révoquer

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /ˈvwæ.læ/ interjection
behold! voilà

voivode /ˈvɔɪvəʊd/ n
a local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe voïvode

voivodeship n
the jurisdiction of a voivode voïvodie

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions volatil
(computing, of memory) whose content is lost when the computer is powered down volatil
(of a price etc) variable or erratic volatil

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to a volcano volcanique
produced by a volcano volcanique
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano volcanique

volcanism n
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes volcanisme vulcanisme

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
mountain containing a magma chamber volcan

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
person who studies volcanology volcanologue

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
study of volcanoes volcanologie

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae campagnol

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
conscious choice or decision volonté
mental power or ability of choosing énergie

volley n
simultaneous fire salve volée

volleyball /ˈvɒlɪbɔ(ː)l/ n
game volley-ball
ball used to play the game volley-ball

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
unit of measure volt

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
amount of electrostatic potential tension voltage

voltaism n
galvanism voltaisme

volte-face /vɒltˈfæs/ n
a reversal of policy, attitude or principle volte-face demi-tour marche arrière revirement

voltinism n
the number of broods or generations of an organism in one year voltinisme

voltmeter n
instrument for measuring electric potential voltmètre

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
easily rolling or turning volubile
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious volubile
twisting and turning like a vine volubile

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height volume
strength of sound volume
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia volume
synonym for quantity volume

voluntarily adv
in a voluntary manner bénévolement volontairement

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
done, given, or acting of one's own free will volontaire
working or done without payment bénévole

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service bénévole volontaire
voluntary soldier volontaire

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ v
to do or offer to do something voluntarily être bénévole être volontaire

volunteering n
act of volunteering volontariat

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ adj
curvaceous, sexy, full-figured voluptueux voluptueuse
suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation voluptueux voluptueuse voluptueuses

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
regurgitated former contents of a stomach vomi

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach vomir rendre dégobiller rejeter dégueuler gerber

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
Afro-Caribbean religion vaudou

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
devouring great quantities of food vorace
having a great appetite for anything vorace

voracity n
the state of being voracious voracité

vorarephilia n
sexual fetish vorarephilie

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
whirlpool tourbillon

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
formalised choice vote voix
instance of voting vote

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
assert a formalised choice voter

vote with one's feet v
to express one's preferences through one's actions aller à la pêche voter avec ses pieds

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
one who votes votant votante

voting n
action of the verb to vote votation

voting booth n
small compartment where a voter may register a vote isoloir

voting system n
system to determine the result of an election système électoral mode de scrutin

votive adj
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge votif

vouch /ˈvaʊtʃ/ v
to assert; to aver; to declare attester
to back; to support; to confirm; to establish entériner
to take responsibility for; to express confidence in; to witness; to obtest se porter garant

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services coupon
A receipt reçu récépissé

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
Condescendingly grant a right accorder de manière clémente

vow /vaʊ/ n
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner vœu voeu

vow /vaʊ/ v
To make a vow jurer

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
sound voyelle
letter voyelle

vowel harmony n
phonological process harmonie vocalique

vox pop /vɒksˈpɒp/ n
short informal interview micro-trottoir

vox populi /ˈvɒks ˈpɒpjuːlaɪ/ n
voice of the people opinion publique voix du peuple vox populi

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
long journey; especially by ship voyage

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ n
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people voyeur

voyeurism /vwɑːjˈɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly voyeurisme

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ interjection
the sound of a sports car’s engine vroum

vrykolakas n
undead creature vrykolakas

vulcanization n
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur vulcanisation

vulcanize v
to harden rubber with heat vulcaniser

vulcanologist /ˈvʌl.kənˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
volcanologue

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
obscene vulgaire obscène

vulgarity n
offensive or obscene act grossièreté
quality of being vulgar vulgarité

vulnerability n
state of being vulnerable vulnérabilité

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
exposed to attack vulnérable

vulnerary /ˈvʌl.nəɹ.əɹ.i/ /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ɛɹ.i/ adj
causing wounds, wounding vulnéraire
useful or used for healing wounds vulnéraire

vulnerary /ˈvʌl.nəɹ.əɹ.i/ /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ɛɹ.i/ n
healing drug vulnéraire

vulpine /ˈvʌlpaɪn/ adj
foxlike vulpin
pertaining to a fox vulpin

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ v
bird vautour
person charognard

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
collectively the external female sexual organs vulve

vulvectomy n
surgical removal of vulva vulvectomie

vulvitis n
inflammation of the vulva vulvite

vulvodynia n
vulvodynie

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
horn vuvuzela

vyomanaut n
an Indian astronaut vyomanaute

völva n
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy völva

wad n
compact mass boule tampon
ejaculate décharge
soft plug bourre
substantial pile (normally of money) liasse paquet

wad v
To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball boucher capitonner rembourrer rouler en boule

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ v
To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side se dandiner

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
to walk through water or something that impedes progress patauger

wadi n
a valley, gully, or stream-bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season oued

wading pool n
shallow pool pataugeoire

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
biscuit gaufrette
electronics wafer
lump of sealing substance pain à cacheter
religious token hostie oublie

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
flat pastry gaufre
speech or writing that is vague langue de bois

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ v
to speak or write at length without any clear point or aim gaufre

waffle iron n
a cooking appliance used to make waffles gaufrier moule à gaufres

wag lang=en v
to not go to school faire l’école buissonnière sécher
to swing from side to side frétiller

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
money paid to a worker salaire

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
to conduct or carry out mener

wager n
an agreement pari
the subject of a bet mise
a stake; a pledge mise

wager v
put up as collateral parier

waggle /ˈwaɡəl/ v
move with short, quick motions; wobble frétiller

wagon /wæɡ.ən/ n
charrette

wagtail n
various small passerine birds hochequeue

wah-wah adj
modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice wah-wah

wail /weɪl/ n
loud cry or shriek gémissement

wail /weɪl/ v
to cry out gémir
to weep, lament se lamenter vagir

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls lambris

waist /weɪst/ n
a part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist ceinture taille
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach taille
the narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects taille

waistband /ˈweɪst.ˌbænd/ n
band of fabric encircling the waist élastique

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
a sleeveless, collarless garment gilet

waistline n
line around the body at the waist; its measurement tour de taille

wait /weɪt/ n
a delay attente

wait /weɪt/ v
delay until some event attendre
to serve customers faire le service servir

wait on hand and foot v
attend to someone's every need être aux petits soins

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪt̬ɚ/ n
a server in a restaurant or similar serveur serveuse

waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
the act of staying or remaining in expectation attente

waiting list n
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service liste d'attente

waiting room n
room salle d'attente chambre d'attente

waitress n
female waiter serveuse

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
period after death veillée funèbre
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water sillage
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft sillage

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
to make somebody stop sleeping réveiller
to stop sleeping se réveiller

wake up v
to awaken (someone else) réveiller
to (become) awake réveiller

wakeful adj
awake rather than sleeping éveillé

wakefulness n
state of being wakeful éveil

wale /ˈweɪl/ n
raised rib in knit goods or fabric côte

wale /ˈweɪl/ v
To give a surface a texture of wales côteler

wali /ˈwɑːliː/ n
provincial governor in certain Islamic countries wali

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
baseball: instance of walking a batter but-sur-balles
maintained place on which to walk allée
manner of walking démarche
trip made by walking promenade balade marche

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case ficher le camp
colloquial: to be stolen s'envoler se barrer
colloquial: to leave, resign se barrer se casser se tirer
to full cloth battre
to move on the feet marcher se promener
to take for a walk accompagner promener raccompagner
to travel a distance by walking marcher [[faire]] [distance] [[à pied]]
to traverse by walking (or analogous gradual movement) parcourir

walk a tightrope v
to undertake a precarious course être sur le fil être sur le fil du rasoir

walk of life n
occupation, role, class, or lifestyle milieu social

walk on eggshells /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
to act carefully to avoid upsetting someone marcher sur des œufs prendre des pincettes
to handle sensitive matters delicately mettre des gants prendre des gants prendre des pincettes

walk the talk v
to act in accordance with one's words faut que les bottines suivent les babines

walk the walk v
follow up on what one has promised faut que les bottines suivent les babines

walk-on n
actor with a small part figurant comparse
small part in a play or film figuration

walkability n
being walkable marchabilité

walkable adj
able to be walked marchable

walker n
person who walks marcheur
walking frame déambulateur

walkie-talkie n
portable radio talkie-walkie

walking /wɑkɪŋ/ /wɔkɪŋ/ /wɔːkɪŋ/ n
gerund of walk marche marche à pied randonnée

walking frame n
framework device déambulateur

walking stick n
cane canne

walkman n
any personal cassette player baladeur walkman

walkout n
strike grève

walkthrough /wɔːk.θɹuː/ n
(video games) playthrough detailing the steps involved in winning the game procédure pas à pas visite guidée

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure paroi mur
defensive rampart mur muraille
structure built for defense surrounding an area murs remparts mur
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building mur paroi

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
to enclose by surrounding with walls emmurer

wall brown n
butterfly mégère

wall chaser n
power tool rainureuse

wall plug n
fixing cheville

wall socket n
electricity power point prise prise murale prise électrique

wallaby /ˈwɒləbi/ n
Any of several species of Marsupial wallaby

wallcreeper /ˈwɔːlkɹiːpə/ n
Tichodroma muraria tichodrome échelette

wallet /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
case for keeping money portefeuille porte-monnaie

walleye n
Sander vitreus doré jaune

walleyed adj
having eyes of different colour vairon

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum herbe aux chantres vélar
socially awkward person violette (timide comme une)

wallow /ˈwɒləʊ/ v
to immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically se complaire se vautrer
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire se vautrer

wallpaper n
computing: image used to cover a desktop arrière-plan fond d'écran image de bureau motif de bureau papier-peint
decorative paper for walls papier peint

wallpaper v
to cover with wallpaper tapisser

walls have ears proverb
be careful about what you say les murs ont des oreilles

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
nut noix
tree noyer
wood noyer

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
large Arctic marine mammal morse

waltz /wɔːlts/ n
a ballroom dance valse
piece of music valse

waltz /wɔːlts/ v
dance valser

wampee n
Fruit wampi
Tree wampi

wan /wɑn/ /wɒn/ adj
bland, uninterested indifférent indifférente
dim, faint blafard blafarde
pale, sickly-looking blême pâlot pâlotte

wand n
hand-held narrow rod baguette

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
to move without purpose or destination errer vaguer divaguer

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ n
aimless thought divagation errement
roaming errement
straying errement

wanderlust /ˈvændəˌlʊst/ /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəˌlʌst/ n
a strong impulse or longing to travel bougeotte errance

wane /weɪn/ n
lunar phase déclin

wane /weɪn/ v
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc. décliner

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ adj
becoming weaker or smaller décroissant
of the lunar phase décroissant

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ n
The fact or act of becoming smaller décroissance
becoming weaker or smaller diminution

wank /weɪŋk/ /wæŋk/ n
act of masturbation branlage branlette

wank /weɪŋk/ /wæŋk/ v
intransitive: to masturbate se branler
transitive: to masturbate branler

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
idiot con conne
person who wanks branleur
someone who shows off too much crâneur frimeur

wannabe n
someone who wishes something but lacks the qualifications wannabe

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
desire, wish, longing besoin
lack (of) manque
poverty misère pauvreté

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
desire vouloir avoir envie

want ad n
type of ad offre

wanted [ˈwɑntʰɪd] [ˈwɒntʰɪd] adj
subject to immediate detainment recherché

wantokism n
Melanesian cultural practice wantokisme

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
capricious, reckless of morals or justice gratuit
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free lascif lubrique dévergondé
undisciplined indiscipliné

wapiti n
the American elk wapiti

waqf /wɑkf/ n
inalienable endowment for charity waqf

war /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
card game bataille guerre
conflict involving organized use of arms guerre
rhetorical: campaign against something guerre

war /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
to engage in conflict entrer en guerre

war cemetery n
cemetery reserved for the graves of victims of warfare cimetière de guerre cimetière militaire

war chest n
fund to finance a war trésor de guerre

war crime n
offense for violations of the law of war crime de guerre

war game n
military simulation jeu de guerre

war hammer n
weapon marteau d'armes

war memorial n
monument aux morts

war of conquest n
guerre de conquête

war of nerves n
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used guerre des nerfs guerre psychologique
situation in which opposed parties maintain a tense, contentious relationship guerre des nerfs

war paint n
cosmetic makeup peinturlurage peinturlure
pigment peinture de guerre

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ n
lesion under the skin of cattle, caused by by the larva of a bot fly varon varron

warbler n
bird of the Parulidae family fauvette

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
Mormonism: subdivision of church paroisse
action of a watchman garde
fencing term garde
on a lock or key garde
area of a castle cour
minor looked after by a guardian pupille
person under guardianship pupille
part of a hospital where patients reside pavillon unité
section of a prison quartier

ward off v
to avert or prevent prévenir éviter
to parry, or turn aside parer

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
a chief administrative officer of a prison directeur de la prison

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
movable furniture for storing clothes garde-robe armoire

wardrobe malfunction n
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure défaut de fonctionnement de garde-robe incident de garde-robe

wardrobe mistress n
a woman in charge of maintaining a theatrical wardrobe costumière

warehouse n
A place for storing large amounts of products entrepôt

warehouseman n
person who manages or works in a warehouse magasinier

warehousewoman n
woman who manages or works in a warehouse magasinière

warehousing n
the act of storing goods in a warehouse entreposage

warfare n
military operations of some particular kind combat guerre
the waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy guerre

warhead n
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition ogive

wariness n
méfiance prudence

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
bellicose belliqueux
belligerent belliqueux

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
male magic-user sorcier

warlord n
high military officer in a warlike nation seigneur de la guerre
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak seigneur de la guerre

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
ardent, zealous enflammé enflammée
being something that causes warmth chaleureux chaleureuse
caring, of relation to another person cordial cordiale
having a temperature slightly higher than usual chaud chaude

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
to make or keep warm chauffer réchauffer échauffer

warm front n
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air front chaud

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
to provide happiness to someone [[faire]] [[chaud]] [[au]] [[cœur]]

warm up v
to become warmer réchauffer chauffer
to do some additional practice s'échauffer
to make an audience enthusiastic échauffer
to reheat food réchauffer

warm-bloodedness n
the state of being warm-blooded homéothermie

warm-up n
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity échauffement

warming centre n
halte-chaleur

warmish adj
somewhat warm tiédasse

warmist n
believer in global warming caused by human activity réchauffiste

warmly adv
in a manner maintaining warm temperature chaudement

warmonger /ˈwɔː(ɹ).mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
one who advocates war marchand de guerre va-t-en-guerre belliciste marchande de guerre

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
moderate heat; sensation of being warm chaleur

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
to make someone aware of impending danger avertir alerter
to notify someone of something untoward avertir prévenir

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
warning of danger in signs attention

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
instance of warning someone avertissement
something spoken or written that is intended to warn avertissement mise en garde

warning triangle n
a triangle used to warn other road users triangle de sécurité triangle de danger triangle de panne triangle de présignalisation

warp n
distortion or twist déformation
state of being bent out of shape déformation
threads chaîne

warp v
to twist or turn something out of shape déformer tordre

warp beam n
warp roll ensouple

warpath n
course of action that leads to hostility sentier de la guerre

warped adj
in figurative sense tordu

warrant /ˈwɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈwɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈwɔɹ.ənt/ n
legal: judicial writ mandat
something that provides assurance or confirmation garantie
warrant of fitness of a motor vehicle mandat de conformité

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised garantie
a written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault garantie

warren /ˈwɒɹən/ /ˈwɔɹən/ n
the system of burrows where rabbits live garenne

warrener n
one who farms or hunts rabbits professionally garennier

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare guerrier

warship /ˈwoɚˌʃɪp/ n
ship built or armed for naval combat navire de guerre

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
type of growth occurring on the skin verrue

warthog n
a species of wild pig phacochère

wartime n
period of a war temps de guerre

wary /wɛəɹ.i/ adj
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous méfiant

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
green Japanese condiment wasabi

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
clothes washed at a time machine
normally dry bed of an intermittent or ephemeral stream oeud
process or an instance of washing or being washed by water lavage

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
to clean oneself se laver faire sa toilette
to clean with water laver

wash up v
wash one's hands and/or face (US) laver se laver les mains

washable adj
capable of being washed without being damaged lavable

washbasin n
basin used for washing, sink lavabo

washboard n
board to do laundry planche à laver
percussion instrument planche à laver

washer n
flat disk rondelle
person who washes for a living laveur laveuse

washerwoman n
woman who washes other people's laundry laveuse

washhouse n
a building used as a laundry lavoir

washing /ˈwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ n
action of the verb "to wash" lavage
textiles that have been or are to be washed linge

washing machine n
machine that washes clothes machine à laver laveuse lave-linge

washing of feet n
ritual washing of feet by clergy lavement des pieds

washing powder n
powder for washing clothes poudre à laver

washing-up liquid n
the substance used to wash dishes liquide vaisselle

washtub n
tub used for washing clothes baquet lessiveuse

washtub bass n
musical instrument contrebassine

wasp /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
insect guêpe

wasp waist n
waist like that of a wasp taille de guêpe

waspish /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/ /ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ adj
spiteful or irascible grincheux

waste /weɪst/ n
decay dégradation dégénération
loss, ineffective use gaspillage

waste /weɪst/ v
slang: to kill tuer
to destroy détruire dévaster
to squander gaspiller gâcher perdre
to weaken dépérir

waste away v
lose energy dépérir

waste breath v
to speak futilely perdre sa salive

waste time v
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner perdre son temps

wasteland n
region with no remaining resources; desert désert

wastepaper n
unwanted paper that has been discarded maculature vieux papiers

wastepaper basket n
small open container for discarded paper corbeille à papiers

wastewater n
water containing waste products eaux usées

watch /wɑt͡ʃ/ /wɒt͡ʃ/ n
person or group of people who guard garde
place where a watchman is posted poste
portable or wearable timepiece montre

watch /wɑt͡ʃ/ /wɒt͡ʃ/ v
to attend or guard surveiller
to be vigilant veiller être vigilant
to be wary faire attention faire gaffe prendre garde
to look at for a period of time regarder
to observe regarder observer

watch one's step v
to be cautious faire attention être prudent
to move cautiously faire attention où l'on marche regarder devant soi

watch out v
to use caution faire attention

watch over v
to guard and protect veiller

watch pocket n
pocket for carrying pocket watch gousset

watchful adj
observant, vigilant and aware attentif vigilant

watchlist /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ n
list for special attention liste de suivi

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
person who repairs watches horloger horlogerie

watchman n
guard guetteur sentinelle

watchtower n
observation tower tour de guet

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈʋɔːtə] n
body of water, or specific part of it eaux eau
serving of water [[bouteille]] [[d']][[eau]] [[verre]] [[d']][[eau]]

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈʋɔːtə] v
to provide (animals) with water faire boire

water bottle n
A bottle used for carrying water gourde

water buffalo n
large ungulate bufalo d'acqua

water cannon n
device shooting water canon à eau

water chestnut n
Eleocharis dulcis châtaigne d'eau chinoise

water clock n
device for measuring time clepsydre

water cycle n
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation cycle de l'eau

water dog n
water dog chien d'eau

water down v
to dilute diluer

water fight n
activity where the participants get each other wet bataille d'eau

water fountain n
device designed to dispense drinking water abreuvoir fontaine à eau

water glass n
water-soluble silicates verre liquide

water heater n
appliance for heating water chauffe-eau

water lily n
Any members of Nymphaeaceae nénufar nénuphar

water main n
principal underground pipe for municipal water delivery tuyau

water meter n
device for measuring water volume usage compteur d'eau

water plantain n
Alisma plantain d'eau

water pollution n
water pollution pollution de l'eau

water polo n
a water sport waterpolo

water scooter n
recreational watercraft motomarine

water skiing n
water sport ski nautique

water slide n
a recreational slide with water flowing down it toboggan aquatique

water softener n
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water adoucisseur d'eau

water softening n
removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water adoucissement de l'eau

water strider n
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae araignée d’eau

water table n
level underground nappe phréatique

water tower n
tank of water château d'eau

water wheel n
wheel propelled by water roue à aubes

water-resistant adj
that slows the penetration of water hydrofuge

waterbed n
bed with a mattress filled with water lit à eau

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
painting aquarelle
genre aquarelle
pigment aquarelle

watercourse n
channel through which water flows cours d'eau cours

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
Nasturtium officinale cresson de fontaine

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
flow of water over the edge of a cliff cascade chute d'eau
waterfall-like outpouring cascade chute d'eau

waterfowl n
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water sauvagine

watering can n
utensil for watering plants arrosoir

waterline n
line on the hull of a ship ligne de flottaison

waterlogged adj
détrempé

watermark n
translucent design impressed on paper filigrane

watermark v
to mark paper with a watermark filigraner

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
fruit pastèque melon d'eau
plant pastèque melon d'eau

watermill n
mill powered by water moulin à eau

waterproof adj
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in imperméable étanche waterproof

waterproof v
to make waterproof or water-resistant étanchéifier

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
boundary between adjacent catchment basins ligne de partage des eaux
critical point marking a change in course or development tournant décisif

watersport n
sexual practice uro

waterspout n
tornado that occurs over a body of water trombe

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ adj
tightly made étanche

waterway n
navigable body of water voie navigable

waterworks n
any single facility, such as a filtration plant, within such a system systéme hydraulique
the water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes station de traitement d'eau

watery adj
wet, soggy or soaked with water aqueux

waterzooi n
Flemish stew waterzooi

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ n
derived unit of power watt

watt-hour n
unit of electrical energy equal to the power of one watt in use for one hour wattheure

wattle /ˈwɒtəl/ n
construction of branches and twigs claie
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds barbillon

wattmeter n
device for measuring electric power wattmètre

wave /weɪv/ n
moving disturbance in a field onde vague
moving disturbance, undulation vague flot onde
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions ondulation vague
sudden unusually large amount of something vague

wave /weɪv/ v
to have an undulating or wavy form onduler
to move back and forth repeatedly flotter
to wave one’s hand saluer brandir

wave packet n
collection of waves paquet d'onde
probability wave paquet d'onde

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
notion in quantum mechanics fonction d'onde

waveguide n
a structure which guides waves guide d'onde

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
the length of a single cycle of a wave longueur d'onde

wavelet n
a fast-decaying oscillation ondelette
a small wave; a ripple vaguelette

wavelike adj
having some properties or characteristics of a wave ondulatoire

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
to sway back and forth waver

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
heraldry ondé
rising or swelling in waves ondulant
undulating ondulant
waved ondulé

wax /wæks/ adj
made of wax cire

wax /wæks/ n
oily, water-resistant substance cire fart

wax /wæks/ v
apply wax to cirer
literary: grow croître
of the moon: appear larger each night croître
to assume specified characteristic devenir

wax apple n
fruit jamalac
plant jamalac jamalaquier

waxing n
cosmetic procedure waxing épilation à la cire

waxwing n
songbird of genus Bombycilla jaseur

waxwork n
a wax figure, an effigy of a famous person personnage en cire

waxy /ˈwæksi/ adj
Resembling wax in texture or appearance cireux

way /weɪ/ n
means to enter or leave moyen
method or manner façon manière moyen
road, direction, path chemin voie

way of life n
style of living mode de vie

way out n
exit issue sortie
solution issue solution

way to go interjection
expression of congrats, encouragement or approval bien joué

way to go n
right route marche à suivre

waybill n
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo bordereau d’expédition

wayfarer n
traveller voyageur

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
to lie in wait for and attack from ambush comploter

wayleave n
A right to cross land droit de passage

we /wiː/ pronoun
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I) nous on

weak /wiːk/ adj
lacking in force or ability faible
grammar: regular in inflection faible
dilute, lacking in taste or potency faible
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay faible

weak nuclear interaction n
fundamental interaction interaction nucléaire faible

weak verb n
Translations verbe faible

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
to become weaker affaiblir
to make weaker affaiblir faiblir

weaker sex pn
women regarded collectively sexe faible

weakest link n
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems maillon faible maillon le plus faible

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
gringalet
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution gringalet
person of weak character poule mouillée

weakly /ˈwiːkli/ adv
with little strength or force faiblement

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
condition of being weak faiblesse
fault faiblesse feblece point faible
special fondness faible

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money abondance profusion
riches; valuable material possessions richesse

wealthy /ˈwɛlθ.i/ adj
rich riche nanti

wean /wiːn/ v
to cease giving milk sevrer
to cease to depend sevrer

weapon /ˈwɛpən/ n
instrument of attack or defense in combat arme

weapon of mass destruction n
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction arme de destruction massive ADM

weapon-salve /ˈwɛpən salv/ n
A type of ointment formerly applied to a weapon in order to heal a wound caused by that weapon onguent armaire

weaponry n
weapons collectively armement arsenal

wear /wɛə/ /wɛəɹ/ n
damage usure

wear /wɛə/ /wɛəɹ/ v
to bring to other tack empanner
to diminish due to use user
to exhaust physically fatiguer épuiser
to have on (clothes) porter

wear and tear /ˈwɛəɹənˈtɛəɹ/ n
damage or depreciation usure

wear off v
to diminish in effect s'atténuer s'estomper
to disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused s'estomper s'élimer

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
to be transparent or forthright about one's emotions porter son cœur sur sa manche

wear out v
to cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use user
to deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain user
to exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness fatiguer harasser

wear rose-colored glasses v
to be excessively optimistic voir la vie en rose

wear the trousers v
to be the dominant partner porter la culotte porter le pantalon

wearability n
Sate or condition mettabilité

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ adj
able to be worn mettable

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
tired, fatigued las lasse
expressive of fatigue las lasse

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
to become weary lasser
to make weary lasser

weasel /ˈwiːzəl/ n
least weasel, Mustela nivalis belette belette d'Europe belette pygmée fouine petite belette

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
state of the atmosphere temps météo
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions intempéries temps

weather balloon n
meteorological balloon ballon-sonde

weather bomb n
bombe météo

weather forecast n
prediction of future weather météo prévision météo prévision météorologique

weather forecaster n
person who forecasts the weather météorologue prévisionniste

weather front n
boundary between two masses of air front météorologique

weather map n
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities carte météorologique

weather report n
translations bulletin météorologique

weather vane n
a device showing the direction of the wind girouette

weathercock n
weather vane girouette

weathering n
breaking down of rocks météorisation

weatherman n
weather forecaster météorologue

weatherstrip n
material used to prevent cold air from entering coupe-brise coupe-froid

weave /wiːv/ n
a type or way of weaving armure tissu

weave /wiːv/ v
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another tisser
to spin a cocoon or a web tisser
to weave se faufiler se frayer un chemin

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
bird in the family Ploceidae tisserin
one who weaves tisseur tisserand tisserande tisseuse

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
process of making woven material tissage

web /wɛb/ n
a continuous strip of material carried by rollers during processing bande bobine
a fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds palmure
a long sheet of paper bande
any interconnected set of persons, places, or things réseau
interconnection between flanges âme
the thinner vertical section of a railway rail between the top and bottom of the rail âme
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web) Toile Web
the part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb, the webbing panier poche

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web navigateur web

web conference n
meeting, presentation or communication conducted via the World Wide Web conférence en ligne conférence web

web hosting n
service hébergement de site web

web page n
a single page in a website page Web page web

web server n
software serveur web

webbed /ˈwɛbd/ adj
with the digits connected by a thin membrane palmé palmée palmées palmés

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
video camera viewed over a network webcam cam webcaméra

weber /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
derived unit of magnetic flux weber

webinar n
interactive seminar conducted via the World Wide Web webinaire

webmaster n
the person responsible for maintaining a website webmestre webmaster

websafe adj
Not liable to be dithered on any system garanti sur le Web

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web site web site Web site site Internet

webspinner n
Any of the tropical or subtropical insects of the order Embioptera embioptère

websurfer n
someone who surfs the World Wide Web internaute

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
to join in matrimony marier
transitive: to take as one's spouse épouser

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
marriage ceremony mariage noces

wedding breakfast /ˈwɛdɪŋ ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
wedding feast repas de mariage

wedding cake n
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony gâteau de mariage

wedding dress n
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony robe de mariée

wedding ring n
a ring symbolizing marriage alliance

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
piece of food etc. morceau part quartier
simple machine coin cale
type of golf club cale

wedge /wɛdʒ/ v
to force into a narrow gap caler coincer
to support or secure using a wedge caler

wedge politics n
A strategy or pattern of behavior by a politician, political party, or advocacy group which is intended to have a divisive effect on one's political opponents or on the electorate politique de la division

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply tire-slip

wee /wiː/ adj
small, little petit

wee /wiː/ n
urine pipi

wee /wiː/ v
to urinate pipi

wee small hours n
very early morning petit matin petites heures de la matinée petites heures du matin

wee-wee n
childish: male or female genitalia zizi foufoune
urine, urination (childish) pipi

wee-wee v
to urinate faire pipi

weed /wiːd/ n
slang: marijuana beuh herbe marie-jeanne
unwanted plant mauvaise herbe adventice chiendent

weed /wiːd/ v
to remove weeds from désherber

weeder course n
[[cours]] [[à]] [[pète]]

weedy adj
small and weak chétif

week /wiːk/ n
period of seven days semaine huit jours

weekday n
weekday jour de la semaine jour ouvré

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
break in the working week week-end fin de semaine weekend

weeklong adj
lasting for one week d'une durée d'une semaine d'une semaine

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
happening once a week or every week hebdomadaire
of or relating to a week hebdomadaire

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
every week hebdomadairement une fois par semaine
once every week hebdomadairement

weep /wiːp/ v
to cry, shed tears pleurer

weeping willow n
Salix babylonica saule pleureur

weever /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və/ n
fish of ``Trachinidae vive

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea charançon balanin cosson

weft /wɛft/ n
horizontal threads trame fil de trame

weigh /weɪ/ v
to determine the weight of an object peser
to have a certain weight peser
to weigh out peser
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object peser

weigh down v
to act as ballast alourdir

weigh station n
place to weigh trucks poste de pesage

weighbridge n
weighing platform pont-bascule

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
weighing pesage pesée

weight /weɪt/ n
force due to gravity poids
weight for training muscles poids
standardized measuring weight poids
statistics: multiplier poids
object to make something heavier poids lest

weight /weɪt/ v
add weight alourdir appesantir lester
in mathematics pondérer

weighted graph n
graph graphe pondéré

weightlessness n
having zero weight apesanteur impesanteur

weightlifter n
person who competes for maximum weight lifted haltérophile

weightlifting n
form of exercise musculation
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights haltérophilie

weights and measures n
the science of the quantification poids et mesures

weird /wiɚd/ /wɪəd/ adj
deviating from the normal; bizarre bizarre
having an unusually strange character or behaviour bizarre étrange

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
strange person hurluberlu loufoque zarbi

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
whose arrival is a cause of joy bienvenu bienvenue

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
greeting given upon someone's arrival bienvenue bienvenu

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
utterance of such a greeting bienvenue
act of greeting someone's arrival bienvenue

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
affirm or greet the arrival of someone accueillir souhaiter la bienvenue

welcoming adj
hospitable accueillant

weld /wɛld/ n
herb gaude réséda des teinturiers

weld /wɛld/ v
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat souder braser

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ adj
able to be welded soudable

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
one who welds soudeur

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
aid, provided by a government, etc. aide sociale
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity bien-être

welfare state n
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens État-providence

welfare trap n
situation trappe à inactivité

well /wɛl/ adj
in good health bien

well /wɛl/ adv
(slang) very drôlement vachement
accurately; competently bien
to a significant degree bien

well /wɛl/ interjection
exclamation of surprise tiens!
to acknowledge a statement or situation bien
used in conversation to fill space ben bah écoutez
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations eh bien

well /wɛl/ n
hole sunk into the ground puits
small test tube puits
spring source

well and truly adv
utterly bel et bien

well done adj
well cooked bien cuit

well done interjection
exclamation of praise bien joué bravo

well logging n
making a record of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole carottage

well off adj
being in fortunate circumstances nanti à l’aise

well said interjection
expression of approval to something said bien dit

well, I never interjection
exclamation of great surprise tiens donc

well-behaved adj
having good manners and acting properly bien élevé

well-being n
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity bien-être

well-endowed adj
having a large penis bien membré
having large breasts bien roulée

well-groomed adj
neat and well-dressed soigné

well-heeled adj
rich; affluent nanti riche

well-intentioned adj
having good intentions bien intentionné

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
familiar, widely known bien connu

well-nigh [ˈwɛɫnaɪ] adv
almost quasiment

well-read adj
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively lettré

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
rich aisé riche

wellness n
The quality or state of being in good health. bien-être

wels catfish n
Silurus glanis silure silure glane

welter /ˈwɛltə/ /ˈwɛltɚ/ adj
of horsemen, heavyweight welter

welter-weight n
boxer poids welter

wen /wɛn/ n
a cyst on the skin loupe

wench lang=en n
a young woman fille jeune fille

wenge /ˈwɛnɡe/ n
tropical timber wenge

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
man garou

werebear /ˈwɛɹbɛɹ/ /ˈwɪəːbɛə(ɹ)/ n
shapeshifter ours-garou

werecat /ˈwɛɹkæt/ /ˈwɪəːkæt/ n
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a cat chat-garou

werefox n
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a fox renard-garou

werehyena /ˈwɛɹhaɪˌiːnə/ /ˈwɪəːhaɪˌiːnə/ n
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a hyena hyène-garou

werejaguar n
shapeshifter jaguar-garou

wereleopard /ˈwɛɹlɛpɚd/ /ˈwɪəːlɛpəd/ n
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a leopard léopard-garou

werelion /ˈwɛɹlaɪən/ /ˈwɪəːlaɪən/ n
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a lion lion-garou

wererat /ˈwɛɹæt/ /ˈwɪəːɹæt/ n
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a rat rat-garou

weretiger /ˈwɛɹtaɪɡɚ/ /ˈwɪəːtaɪɡə/ n
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger tigre-garou

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
wolflike human loup-garou lycanthrope garou

west /wɛst/ adj
occidental occidental
western occidental
towards the west [[vers]] [[le

west /wɛst/ n
compass point ouest occident ponant

west by north n
compass point ouest-quart-nord-ouest

west by south n
compass point ouest-quart-sud-ouest

west-northwest n
compass point ouest-nord-ouest

west-southwest n
compass point ouest-sud-ouest

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
pertaining to the west occidental

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
film or other dramatic work western

western barn owl n
Tyto alba chat-huant chouette effraie

western capercaillie n
grand tétras petit tétras

western diamondback rattlesnake n
Crotalus atrox crotale diamantin de l'Ouest

westerner n
inhabitant of Europe and North America occidental

westernization n
assimilation of the western culture occidentalisation

westernize v
make something western occidentaliser

wet /wɛt/ adj
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid mouillé humide
sexually aroused, having a moistened vulva mouillée

wet /wɛt/ v
become wet se mouiller
cover or impregnate with liquid mouiller
urinate accidentally in or on mouiller

wet blanket n
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity pisse-froid rabat-joie

wet dream n
literally pollution nocturne

wet nurse n
woman hired to suckle another woman's child nourrice

wet oneself v
lose control of one's bladder se mouiller

wet t-shirt contest n
contest in which women wear wet t-shirts compétition de tee-shirt mouillé

wet the bed /wɛt ðə ˈbɛːd/ v
to urinate in one's bed during sleep faire pipi au lit mouiller son lit

wetland n
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas zone humide

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
close fitting, insulating garment combinaison humide

wh-movement /ˌdʌbəlju ˈeɪtʃ ˌmuvmənt/ n
special order in interrogative sentences mouvement qu-

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
A blow, impact or slap clac coup

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
to hit, slap or strike claquer fesser frapper

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
large sea mammal baleine

whale shark n
Rhincodon typus requin-baleine

whale watching n
observing whales in their natural habitat [[observation]] [[des]] [[baleine

whalebone n
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale fanon

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
person who hunts whales chasseur de baleine chasseuse de baleine
vessel for hunting whales baleinier

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
practice of hunting whales chasse à la baleine

whangdoodle /ˈhwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ /ˈwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ n
term of disparagement bête noire cauchemar
whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction Bonhomme sept-heures croquemitaine loup-garou père Fouettard tonton macoute

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
man-made landing place quai appontement

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] adv
such quel quelle

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] determiner
which quel
how much! (in an exclamation) quel

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] interjection
expression of surprise comment quoi

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] pronoun
What? (interrogative pronoun) quoi que qu'est-ce que qu'est-ce qui quel
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that ce que ce qui

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
what a lovely day quelle belle journée

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
used to express regret dommage quel dommage

what about adv
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered et qu'en est-il
used to repeat a question et quid

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
what are you doing qu'est-ce que tu fais que fais-tu que faites-vous qu’est-ce que vous faites

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
what date is it today? quelle est la date aujourd'hui

what do you know phraseologicalUnit
what a surprise devine quoi

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
used to ask someone if they are willing to do something qu'en dis-tu qu'en dites-vous
used to remind a child to say a polite expression qu'est-ce qu'on dit

what does XX mean phraseologicalUnit
what does XX mean? que signifie XX ? que veut dire XX ?

what does that have to do with the price of tea in China phraseologicalUnit
a comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant aucun rapport avec la choucroute quel rapport avec la choucroute

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
hardship builds moral character ce qui ne te tue pas te rend plus fort

what for adv
For what reason; why pour quoi pourquoi

what goes around comes around proverb
actions have consequences on récolte ce que l'on sème qui sème le vent récolte la tempête
the status returns to its original value qui sème le vent, récolte la tempête

what have you pronoun
any of several additional things que sais-je encore quoi que ce soit

what if adv
used to introduce speculation about future et si
used to introduce speculation about past et si
used to introduce suggestion et si

what is more adv
furthermore au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus de surcroît du reste

what is that phraseologicalUnit
what is that? c'est quoi qu'est-ce que c'est

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
what is your name? comment t'appelles-tu ? comment vous appelez-vous ? quel est ton nom ? quel est votre nom ?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
what languages do you speak? quelles langues parles-tu quelles langues parlez-vous

what number adv
what number, which (in a numbered series) combientième quantième

what should I do phraseologicalUnit
what should I do? qu'est-ce que je devrais faire ?

what the interjection
expression of astonishment c'est quoi ce délire

what the fuck interjection
expressing astonishment c’est quoi ce bordel

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
An intensive form of what c'est quoi ce bordel qu’est-ce que putain de quoi

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
what is the time of day? quelle heure est-il

what would you like phraseologicalUnit
please speak more slowly [[qu’est-ce que]] [[vous]] [[désirer

what you see is what you get proverb
(idiomatic, computing) the screen image resembles the printed output ce que tu vois est ce que tu obtiens

what's done is done proverb
Events that have already taken place cannot be changed ce qui est fait est fait

what's going on interjection
an informal greeting qu'est-ce qui se passe

what's new phraseologicalUnit
informal greeting asking what has happened recently quoi de neuf

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
what is bothering you? qu'as-tu à l'esprit qu'est-ce que tu as en tête

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
If something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another sauce bonne pour l'oie est bonne pour le jars

what's that phraseologicalUnit
what is that qu'est-ce que c'est
what was that qu'est-ce que c'est

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
what's wrong? qu'est-ce qu'il y a ? qu'est-ce qui se passe

what's up phraseologicalUnit
informal, How are you? quoi de neuf

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
what's your job? quel est ton travail quel est votre travail

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
what's your phone number? quel est ton numéro de téléphone ? quel est votre numéro de téléphone ?

what's-his-name pronoun
A person or entity whose name one does not remember Machin Tartempion c'est-quoi-son-nom comment-qu'il-s'appelle machin trucmuche

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈʍʌtʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember machin truc

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
anything quoi que
no matter which; for any n'importe quel n'importe quelle peu importe quel que soit

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says bof

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
anything n'importe quoi peu importe

whatever it takes n
anything required to achieve an objective tout ce qui est nécessaire

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adj
in any way d'aucune sorte du tout

whatth /wɒtθ/ /wʌtθ/ n
which ordinal number combientième quantième

wheat /hwiːt/ /wiːt/ n
grain blé froment

wheat flour n
flour from wheat farine de blé

wheat germ n
embryo of the wheat kernel germe de blé

wheatear n
various passerine birds traquet traquet motteux

wheel /wiːl/ n
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation roue
wheel rim roue
steering device in a vessel barre

wheel /wiːl/ v
To roll along as on wheels rouler

wheel of Fortune pn
Tarot card la roue de fortune

wheel of life n
mandala representing the continuous cycle of birth, life and death roue de l’existence karmique

wheelbarrow n
small cart brouette

wheelbarrow race n
A two-member team race brouette course

wheelbase n
distance btw. axles empattement

wheelchair /ˈwiːltʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
chair chaise roulante fauteuil roulant

wheelchair basketball n
a sport derived from basketball, played by people sitting in a wheelchair handibasket

wheelchair curling n
curling en fauteuil roulant

wheelchair rugby n
the variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs rugby-fauteuil

wheeler-dealer n
political or commercial schemer affairiste

wheeze /ʍiːz/ v
breathe hard avoir du mal à respirer respirer bruyamment

wheezy adj
that wheezes asthmatique

whelk n
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae bulot buccin

whelm /wɛlm/ /ʍɛlm/ v
cover, engulf, submerge submerger
overcome with emotion submerger

whelp /hwɛlp/ /wɛlp/ n
young of a mammal chiot louveteau louvetelle

whelp /hwɛlp/ /wɛlp/ v
(animals) to give birth mettre bas

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
direct question quand
indirect question quand

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
as soon as dès que quand
at a time in the past quand lorsque
at such time as quand lorsque
at what time quand

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
the time quand

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
what time; which time quand

when Hell freezes over adv
never quand les poules auront des dents

when all is said and done phraseologicalUnit
in the end en fin de compte finalement

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
behave as those around do autre pays, autre coutume à Rome, fais comme les Romains

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade proverb
make the best out of difficult situations quand la vie vous donne des citrons, faites de la citronnade à la guerre comme à la guerre

when pigs fly adv
never, expressed by an idiom à la Saint Glinglin aux calendes grecques la semaine des quatre jeudis quand les poules auront des dents à Pâques ou à la Trinité

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances le chat parti, les souris dansent quand le chat n'est pas là, les souris dansent

when the going gets tough, the tough get going proverb
in difficult times the strong-willed take action c'est quand le jeu devient dur que les durs commencent à jouer

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
from where; from which place or source d'où

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
conjunction d'où

whenever /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction
at any time that n'importe quand
every time that chaque fois que

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
at or in what place où
in what situation où
at what place; to what place; from what place où
from what place d'où

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
at or in which place où d'où
to which place or situation vers où où
wherever où que

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
the place in which something happens où

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
the place in which où

where are we phraseologicalUnit
where are we où sommes-nous

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
where are we going? où allons-nous ?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
where are you? où es-tu ? où êtes-vous ?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
in which country or region were you born or raised d'où venez-vous ? d'où viens-tu ? tu viens d'où ? vous venez d'où ?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
where can I find a hotel où puis-je trouver un hôtel ?

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
where do you live? où habites-tu où habitez-vous

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
where does this bus go où va ce bus ? où va cet autobus ?

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
where does this train go où va ce train ?

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
where is the toilet? où sont les toilettes?

where there is a will there is a way phraseologicalUnit
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found quand on veut, on peut vouloir c'est pouvoir

whereabouts n
location jusque là localité

whereafter adv
translation après quoi

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /wɜəɹˈæz/ conjunction
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary… alors que tandis que
it being the case that… alors que compte tenu de en raison de eu égard à vu vu que

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /wɜəɹˈæz/ n
clause tandis que

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
translation à quoi

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
by which par lequel par quoi

wherefore /ˈweə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍeə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
because of which d'où

wherefrom adv
from which à partir de quoi

whereinto adv
translation dans laquelle dans lequel dans lesquelles dans lesquels

whereof conjunction
of what; of which; of whom dont

whereon adv
translation au dessus de quoi

whereunder adv
translation au dessus de quoi

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ adv
emphatic form of "where" où donc

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
in all places, everywhere partout où
in any place, anywhere là où où où que quelque part que

wherewith /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /wɛːˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
with which avec quoi

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening aiguiser

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not que
introducing indirect questions si que si oui ou non soit

whetstone n
stone used to hone tools aiguisoir pierre à aiguiser

whew /hwjuː/ interjection
an expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension ouf

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled petit-lait lactosérum

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied quel quelle quelles quels
(relative) the one(s) that lequel laquelle lesquelles lesquels

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
(interrogative) what one or ones quel
(relative) who, whom, what que qui

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
any number of a group n'importe quel

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
any number of a group n'importe lequel quel que soit celui qui quelle que soit celle qui

whiff /wɪf/ n
megrim cardine franche
odour carried briefly through the air effluve
short inhalation of breath bouffée
waft; brief, gentle breeze; light gust of air souffle

while /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
although tandis que bien que quoique
as long as tant que
during the same time that pendant que tandis que alors que tant

while /ʍaɪl/ n
uncertain duration of time, a period of time moment

while away v
spend time idly passer le temps

while loop n
section of code boucle while

whilst /waɪlst/ conjunction
while, at the same time pendant que tandis que

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
fanciful impulse caprice

whimper v
to cry or sob softly and intermittently gémir pleurnicher

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing capricieux amusant drôle lunatique étrange

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ n
a long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound pleurnicherie

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ v
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine pleurnicher geindre
to utter a whine couiner

whinnying n
gentle neighing hénissement

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
rod or rope fouet

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
to defeat défaire
to hit with a whip fouetter flageller
to mix food in a rapid aerating fashion battre fouetter

whiplash n
lash of a whip coup de fouet
whiplash injury cervical coup du lapin traumatisme

whipped cream n
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating crème fouettée crème chantilly

whipping boy n
someone punished for the errors of others lampiste pigeon

whippoorwill /ˈ(h)wɪp.ɚ.ˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl/ n
bird bois-pourri

whirl /wɜːl/ /wɝl/ /ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly tourbillonner

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
swirling body of water tourbillon

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air cyclone tourbillon

whirlybird n
helicopter banane

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
kitchen utensil fouet
small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle balayette

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
in cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream fouetter

whisker /ʍɪskə(r)/ n
(colloquial) very small distance between two things de justesse d’un poil
hair of the beard poil de barbe
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat moustache vibrisse
part of the beard favoris

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
alcoholic drink whiskey

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ /ˈwɪspə/ n
act of speaking in a quiet voice chuchotement

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ /ˈwɪspə/ v
to talk in a quiet voice chuchoter susurrer murmurer

whisperer n
Someone who whispers chuchoteur chuchoteuse

whist /wɪst/ n
card game whist

whistle /wɪsl̩/ n
device used to make a whistling sound sifflet
act of whistling sifflet
sound similar to the sound made by whistling sifflet
sound made by whistling sifflement sifflet sifflements

whistle /wɪsl̩/ v
to produce a whistling sound siffler

whistle-blower n
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities dénonciateur lanceur d'alerte

whit /wɪt/ n
smallest part imaginable once

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
bright and colourless blanc blanche
of or relating to Caucasians blanc blanche

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
Caucasian person blanc blanche
color/colour blanc

white arsenic n
arsenious acid oxyde blanc d'arsenic

white as a sheet adj
pale as if suffering from shock blanc comme un linge blanc de peur

white as snow adj
very white blanc comme neige

white blood cell n
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response globule blanc

white bream n
European fish petite brême

white cabbage n
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba chou blanc

white chocolate n
sweet chocolat blanc

white coat n
white coat worn in laboratories robe blanche

white coffee n
coffee with milk added café au lait

white currant /waɪtˈkʌɹənt/ n
berry groseille blanche
shrub groseillier à grappes

white dwarf n
white dwarf star naine blanche

white elephant n
mammal éléphant blanc

white gold n
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal or blanc

white hole n
singularity trou blanc

white knight v
Hero chevalier blanc

white lie n
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result mensonge officieux

white light n
light perceived as having no colour lumière blanche

white magic n
magic derived from benign forces magie blanche

white man's burden n
supposed responsibility of whites fardeau de l'homme blanc

white marriage n
unconsummated marriage mariage blanc

white mulberry n
mulberry tree mûrier blanc

white oak n
Quercus alba chêne blanc

white paper n
marketing document livre blanc
parliamentary document livre blanc

white rice n
rice with the hull polished off riz blanc

white sauce n
sauce blanche

white smoke n
announcement that a conclave has chosen a new Pope fumée blanche

white spirit n
solvent white spirit

white stork n
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia cigogne blanche

white sugar n
sucre blanc

white supremacy n
ideology suprématie blanche

white tea n
drink thé blanc

white tie n
queue-de-pie

white trash n
white person or people of low social status (pejorative) déchet blanc white trash

white water n
turbulent or frothy water eau vive

white willow n
Salix alba saule blanc

white wine n
light coloured wine vin blanc

white-bearded antshrike n
passerine bird batara à poitrine noire

white-billed diver n
Gavia adamsii plongeon à bec blanc

white-collar adj
of or pertaining to office work and workers col blanc

white-collar crime n
non-violent crime délinquance en col blanc

white-crowned plover n
Vanellus albiceps vanneau à tête blanche

white-haired adj
having white hair chenu

white-nosed coati n
Nasua narica coati à museau blanc coati à nez blanc

white-rumped hawk n
Buteo leucorrhous buse cul-blanc

white-shouldered antshrike n
passerine bird batara à épaulettes blanches

white-tailed deer n
type of deer cerf de Virginie

white-tailed eagle n
Haliaeetus albicilla pygargue à queue blanche

white-tailed hawk n
Buteo albicaudatus buse à queue blanche

white-throated hawk n
Buteo albigula buse à gorge blanche

whitebait n
young of various species of fish blanchaille petite friture

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
large vertical writing area tableau blanc tableau

whitefly n
Any of various Aleyrodidae mouche blanche

whitelist n
list of people that are known liste blanche liste verte

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/ v
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch blanchir
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch blanchir

whiteness n
state of being white blancheur

whiteout n
heavy snowstorm blanc dehors
weather condition blanc dehors jour blanc temps laiteux

whitetip reef shark n
Triaenodon obesus requin corail

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
lime and water mixture badigeon lait de chaux

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
cover errors blanchir
paint badigeonner

whither /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
to which place où

whiting n
fish, Merlangius merlangus merlan

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ adj
somewhat white blanchâtre

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ n
an infection panaris

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
cut or shape wood with a knife tailler

who /huː/ pronoun
who? (interrogative pronoun) qui
who (relative pronoun) qui

who are you phraseologicalUnit
who are you? qui es-tu qui êtes-vous tu es qui vous êtes qui

who knows phraseologicalUnit
rhetorical question: anything is possible qui sait
rhetorical question: one doesn't know qui sait

who'd have thunk it phraseologicalUnit
Who would have thought that would happen? qui l'eût cru

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
expression of surprise ouah
stop, said to a horse ho holà stop

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
a crime novel or drama roman de détection roman à énigme

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
whatever person or persons qui que ce soit quiconque

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
entire entier tout
food with no constituents removed entier

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
something complete ensemble totalité

whole milk n
milk from which nothing has been removed lait entier

whole shebang n
the entire thing tout le bataclan

wholegrain n
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran entier grain entier

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ adj
having no reservations; having unconditional and enthusiastic support qui vient du cœur sans réserve épanoui

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ədli/ adv
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically de tout cœur

wholemeal bread n
bread pain complet

wholesale adj
of or relating to sale in bulk or large quantity en gros

wholesale adv
in bulk or large quantity en gros

wholesale n
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants vente en gros

wholesaler n
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers grossiste

whom /huːm/ pronoun
relative pronoun que
what person; object of a verb (accusative) que
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative) qui

whomever /humˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
whatever person or persons n'importe qui

whoop /wuːp/ n
An exclamation, a cry, usually of joy hurlement

whoop /wuːp/ v
to make a whoop hurler

whoopee interjection
expression of delight youpi

whoopee v
spontaneous expression of delight or joy youpi

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus cygne chanteur

whoopie cushion n
coussin péteur

whooping cough n
a contagious disease coqueluche

whooping crane n
Grus americana grue américaine grue canadienne

whoosh /ʍʊʃ/ n
breathy sound sifflement

whopper n
outrageous lie énormité

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
exceptionally great or large considérable gigantesque immense incommensurable énorme

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
prostitute putain pute garce morue roulure
sexually promiscuous person salope
unscrupulous person putain salopard saloparde

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ v
to engage a prostitute aller aux putes
to prostitute oneself prostituer putasser

whore around v
to regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with putasser

whoremonger n
frequent customer of whores micheton
pimp maquereau proxénète

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ /ʍɜː(ɹ)l/ n
circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs. verticille
pattern of concentric circles. volute
volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell. tour de spire

whortleberry /ˈwɜːtl̩bɛɹi/ /ˈwɝtl̩bɛɹi/ n
berry of a shrub of genus Vaccinium myrtille

whose /huːz/ determiner
of which (relative) dont duquel de laquelle desquelles desquels
of whom (relative) dont duquel de qui

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
for what reason pourquoi
pourquoi

why /ʍaɪ/ interjection
exclamation of surprise ah ha oh

why not adv
to introduce a proposal pourquoi ne pas
to state one has no objection pourquoi pas
why is that not true pourquoi pas

wick /wɪk/ n
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning mèche

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
evil or mischevous méchant méchante
slang: awesome chanmé génial mortel sensass super

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
slang: very trop

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
state of being wicked méchanceté perversité
wicked thing iniquité mauvaise action méchanceté

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
flexible branch or twig osier

wickerwork n
things made of wicker vannerie

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
having a large physical extent from side to side large ample

wide area network n
network WAN réseau étendu

wide open adj
open completely grand ouvert
unresolved incertain

wide-angle adj
having angle of view greater than 70° grand-angle

wide-eyed adj
astonished or surprised les yeux ronds

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
commonly, generally communément fréquemment généralement largement
separated by a large distance grandement largement

widen v
to become wider s’élargir
to broaden or extend élargir
to make wider élargir
to let out clothes élargir

widescreen adj
filmed in a greater aspect ratio panoramique

widescreen n
screen with a wider than normal aspect ratio panoramique

widespread adj
affecting a large area généralisé répandu

widget n
small scraping tool spatule
unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product babiole camelote
component of a graphical user interface that the user interacts with widget

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
woman whose spouse has died veuve

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried veuf

widowerhood n
The period of being a widower veuvage

widowhood n
The period of being a widow veuvage

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
measurement of something from side to side largeur

wield /wiːld/ v
to exercise authority or influence exercer
to handle or use a weapon brandir
to handle with skill and ease manier

wiener n
sausage saucisse saucisse de Francfort

wife /waɪf/ n
married woman femme épouse

wife carrying n
Scandinavian sport [[porter]] [[de]] [[femme]]

wife-beating question n
loaded question question piège

wife-giver n
A lineage or a family that gives a woman in marriage donneur de femme

wife-taker n
A lineage or a family who accepts a woman in marriage from another lineage or family preneur de femme

wig /wɪɡ/ n
head of artificial hair perruque

wigeon n
a kind of duck canard

wiggle v
to move with irregular motions frétiller

wigmaker n
person who makes wigs perruquier perruquière

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
collaborative website wiki

wiki markup n
wikicode

wikification n
the process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform wikification

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifier

wild /waɪld/ adj
not domesticated or tamed sauvage
raucous, unruly, and savage sauvage
unrestrained or uninhibited déchaîné

wild animal n
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state [[animal]] [[sauvage]]

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
Sus scrofa sanglier

wild card n
special card joker

wild cat n
undomesticated cat chat sauvage

wild cherry n
Prunus avium fruit merise
Prunus avium tree merisier

wild goose n
species of wildlife goose oie cendrée

wild rice n
any species of Zizania riz sauvage

wild strawberry n
Fragaria vesca fraisier des bois fraise des bois

wild turkey n
Meleagris gallopavo dinde dindon sauvage

wild-ass /wɪld æs/ n
mammal âne sauvage

wildcard n
special character joker

wildcat strike n
a labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of the union grève sauvage

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
uncultivated tract of land naturalité désert

wildfire /ˈwaɪəldˌfaɪɝ/ n
rapidly spreading fire FdF feu de forêt

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
animals and plants in their natural environment environnement faune flore nature

wildly adv
in a wild manner sauvagement

wile /waɪl/ n
trick or stratagem leurre ruse

will /wɪl/ n
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition volonté
legal document testament

will /wɪl/ v
indicating future action -erai aller
To bequeath léguer
to wish strongly vouloir

will o' the wisp n
delusionary goal miroir aux alouettes
strange light feu follet

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
marriage proposal veux-tu m'épouser ?

willful ignorance n
A decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed aveuglement volontaire

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
ready to do something that is not a matter of course volontaire

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
of one’s own free will volontiers

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
tree saule

willow grouse n
Lagopus lagopus lagopède

willowherb n
Epilobium épilobe

willowy /ˈwɪloʊi/ /ˈwɪləʊi/ adj
having willows [[planter
tall, slender, graceful fin gracile mince svelte

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
strength of will volonté

willy n
The penis zizi quéquette

willy-nilly /ˌwɪliˈnɪli/ adv
whether desired or not bon gré mal gré

wilt /wɪlt/ v
to cause to fatigue épuiser fatiguer
to droop s'affaisser
to fatigue s'épuiser se fatiguer

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
sly, cunning rusé perfide

wimp n
someone who lacks confidence mauviette

win /wɪn/ n
individual victory victoire gain

win /wɪn/ v
intransitive: achieve by winning gagner vaincre
transitive: achieve victory in gagner vaincre
obtain (someone) by wooing conquérir gagner

win-win adj
of a situation that benefits two parties gagnant-gagnant

wince /wɪns/ v
to flinch as if in pain grimacer

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
machine treuil

winch /wɪntʃ/ v
use a winch treuiller

wind /ˈwɪnd/ n
flatus pet
movement of air vent

wind /ˈwɪnd/ v
blow air through (a wind instrument) souffler
cause (someone) to become breathless essouffler
wind oneself: exhaust oneself to the point of being short of breath s'essouffler
to tighten a clockwork mechanism remonter
to travel in a way that is not straight contourner
to turn coils of something around retourner tourner

wind back v
to wind towards the beginning rebobiner rembobiner

wind horse n
allegory for the human soul cheval du vent

wind power n
power harnessed from the wind énergie éolienne

wind turbine n
device éolienne

wind up v
to conclude, complete, or finish achever conclure terminer
to dissolve a partnership or corporation and liquidate its assets liquider terminer
to end up; to arrive or result arriver terminer
to play a prank, to take the mickey or mock se moquer vanner
to tighten by winding or twisting remonter

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ n
someone who talks excessively moulin à paroles

windbreaker n
thin outer coat K-way coupe-vent k-way

windfall n
sudden large benefit aubaine

winding /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ adj
twisting, turning or sinuous tortueux

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
structure moulin à vent
machinery moulin à vent

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
area on a computer screen fenêtre
opening for light and air fenêtre
period of time fenêtre

window seat n
seat in a recess with a window coussiège

window-seat n
seat in window recess coussiège

window-shop v
browse shops with no intention of buying [[faire]] du [[lèche-vitrine]]

window-shopping n
browsing shops with no intention of buying lèche-vitrine

windowed adj
fitted with windows fenêtré

windowing n
the windows of a building fenêtrage

windowpane n
piece of glass filling a window vitre

windowsill n
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame appui de fenêtre

windpipe n
trachea trachée

windrow n
row of cut grain or hay andain

windscreen washer n
device to clean windscreens lave-glace

windshield n
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather pare-brise

windshield wiper n
device to clear a windshield essuie-glace

windsock n
tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed manche à air

windsurf v
ride a surfboard with a sail faire de la planche à voile

windsurfing n
a marine sport planche à voile

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
accompanied by wind venteux
flatulent venteux
empty and lacking substance vain
unsheltered and open to the wind venteux venté

wine /waɪn/ n
alcoholic beverage made from grapes vin
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables vin
wine colour lie-de-vin

wine /waɪn/ v
drink wine [[boire]] du [[vin]]
entertain with wine [[fêter]] en [[buvant]] arroser

wine bar n
drinking establishment where only wine is served bar à vin

wine cellar n
underground place for storing wine cave à vin

wine glass n
glass vessel for drinking wine from verre à vin

wine list n
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar carte des vins

winemaking n
the act of making wine vinification

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ n
a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine vinerie

wineskin n
bag for holding wine outre à vin

wing /wɪŋ/ n
part of an animal aile
part of an aircraft aile
extension to a main body aile
fraction of a political movement aile
sports: position in many team sports aile
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area aile
sports: person in such position ailier

wing /wɪŋ/ v
to be extemporaneous improviser

wing chair n
chair fauteuil à oreilles

wing nut n
nut with wing-like projections écrou à oreilles

winged /wɪŋɡd/ adj
having wings ailé

winged bean n
legume haricot ailé pois carré

winger n
offensive player ailier

winghead shark n
Eusphyra blochii requin-marteau planeur

wingman n
pilot partner ailier

wingspan n
the distance from left wingtip to right envergure

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
a blink clin d'œil

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion cligner de l’œil clin d'œil

winkle n
children's slang: the penis zizi

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
one who has won or often wins gagnant vainqueur

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ n
something that winnows crible tarare van

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test séparer
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air vanner

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ n
alcoholic (pejorative) alcoolo sac à vin
homeless alcoholic clochard clodo
superpartner of the W boson wino

winter /ˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ n
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures hiver

winter /ˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ v
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday hiverner

winter melon n
fuzzy melon fruit courge cireuse

winter solstice n
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun solstice d'hiver

winter sport n
sport played on ice or snow sport d'hiver

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ n
A winter storm tempête de neige

winter tire n
pneu d'hiver

winter triathlon n
snowshoeing & skating & X-skiing triathlon d'hiver

wintergreen n
evergreen perennial of the genus Pyrola pirole pyrole

wintertime n
the season of winter hiver

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy hivernal hibernal

wipe /waɪp/ n
piece of cloth for wiping lingette

wipe /waɪp/ v
remove surface substance essuyer

wipe off v
destroy, leaving no trace rayer
removing by wiping rayer

wipe out v
to destroy or obliterate anéantir
to erase effacer

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
to make a fresh start, forgetting differences passer l'éponge

wipeout n
The action of the verb "wipe out" gamelle plantage

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
thin thread of metal fil

wire cutters n
hand tool pince coupante

wire transfer n
electronic transfer of funds virement bancaire

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
not having any wires sans fil

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ n
radio radio

wireless network n
a type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind réseau sans fil

wiretap n
concealed device micro mouchard écoute
the act of installing such a device installation micro mouchard pose écoute

wiretap v
to install or to use such a device mettre sur écoute micro mouchard poser

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
element of personal character sagesse
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way sagesse
ability to know and apply spiritual truths sagesse
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding sagesse
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good sagesse
piece of wise advice sagesse

wisdom tooth n
rearmost molar in humans dent de sagesse

wise /waɪz/ adj
showing good judgement sage

wise guy n
one who is insolent or flippant petit rigolo

wise man /ˈwʌɪzman/ n
magus roi mage
wise man sage

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
in a wise manner savamment sagement

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
The European bison, Bison bonasus bison d'europe bison d'Europe

wish /wɪʃ/ n
desire souhait désir

wish /wɪʃ/ v
to bestow a thought souhaiter
to hope for an outcome souhaiter espérer

wishbone n
bird's bone bréchet lunette
spar wishbone

wishful thinking n
illusion that what one would like is true vœu pieux

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
thin or watery bibine eau de vaisselle jus de chaussette lavasse pisse d'âne
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support aseptisé béni-oui-oui chiffe molle couille molle fadasse femmelette

wisp n
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance brin fétu touffe

wisteria n
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines glycine

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
full of longing nostalgique

wit /wɪt/ n
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes petit malin
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly mot d'esprit

wit /wɪt/ v
Know, be aware of connaître savoir

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
derogatory: ugly or unpleasant woman sorcière harpie
person who uses magic sorcière

witch doctor n
someone believed to heal through magic guérisseur guérisseuse

witch hazel n
Hamamelis virginiana café du diable

witch house n
music genre witch house

witch-hunt n
campaign to punish dissident persons chasse aux sorcières
persecution of persons believed to be using magic chasse aux sorcières

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
the practice of witches sorcellerie

witching hour n
hour after midnight, when witches were thought to be active l'heure du crime

with /wɘð/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
against avec contre
by means of avec au moyen de à l'aide de
in the company of avec
in addition to avec
in support of avec
expressing manner avec

with all due respect
phrase used before disagreeing with someone sauf votre respect avec tout le respect que je vous dois

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
eagerly avec impatience

with difficulty /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/
an action which is difficult to perform difficilement

with flying colors
(idiom) extremely well haut la main

with one's hand in the cookie jar
observed or apprehended while committing a theft prendre la main dans le sac pris la main dans le sac

with open arms
with enthusiasm, as if embracing à bras ouverts

with pleasure /wɪθ.plɛ.ʒʌɹ/
willingly, without argument avec plaisir volontiers

with regard to preposition
concerning relativement à à l'égard de à propos de

with respect to preposition
pertaining to quant à relativement à à l'égard de

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ v
extract (money from an account) retirer
pull back retirer
remove, stop providing retirer
take back retirer
retreat se retirer

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/ n
method of birth control coït interrompu retrait
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them retrait
act of withdrawing retrait
type of metabolic shock sevrage manque

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up faner flétrir dessécher

withered /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)d/ adj
shrivelled flétri

witherite n
mineral withérite

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
part of the back of a draft animal garrot

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
before the specified duration ends avant d'ici
spatial enclosure dedans

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
not having sans avec pas de pas de hormis à l'exclusion de

without a doubt
sans aucun doute sans doute

without fail
certainly absolument sans faute

without loss of generality
without loss of generality sans perte de généralité

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ v
to resist résister

witless adj
Without wit or understanding stupide

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
attestation of a fact or event témoignage
one who has a personal knowledge of something témoin
someone called to give evidence in a court témoin
something that serves as evidence preuve

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ v
(transitive) to furnish proof of témoigner

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
witty remark mot d'esprit trait d'esprit

witty /ˈwɪti/ adj
clever; amusingly ingenious fin

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations assistant
person skilled with magic sorcier mage

wizened /ˈwɪzənd/ adj
withered ratatiné

woad n
Isatis tinctoria guède
blue dye made from the plant pastel

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ n
unsteady motion vacillement

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
move with an uneven or rocking motion branler osciller vaciller
vacillate vaciller

wobbly adj
unsteady and tending to wobble chancelant vacillant

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity douleur malheur misère tristesse

woe is me /woʊ ɪz mi/ /wəʊ ɪz miː/ interjection
interjection pauvre de moi

wog /wɒɡ/ n
an offensive term for a dark-skinned person bougnoule

woggle n
Boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide bague de foulard

wok /wɒk/ n
large round pan wok

wolf /wʊlf/ n
animal loup louve
man who makes amorous advances on many women tombeur
unpleasant musical tone loup

wolf /wʊlf/ v
to devour dévorer engloutir

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
young wolf louveteau Louvetelle louvetelle

wolf eliminator n
device to counteract a wolf note anti-rouleur

wolf in sheep's clothing n
a disguised danger un loup déguisé en agneau un loup déguisé en brebis un loup déguisé en mouton

wolf whistle n
whistle indicating sexual interest. sifflement

wolf whistle v
whistling in appreciation siffler

wolfberry n
fruit goji
plant lyciet

wolffish /ˈwʊlfːɪʃ/ n
fish poisson loup

wolfish /ˈwʊlfiʃ/ adj
akin to the characteristics or habits of a wolf [[de]] [[loup]]
pertaining to wolves lupin

wolfpack n
bande meute de loups

wolframite n
wolframite wolframite

wolfsbane /ˈwʊlfsbeɪn/ n
herbs of the genus Aconitum aconit tue-loup

wollastonite n
grey inosilicate mineral wollastonite

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
Gulo gulo glouton carcajou

woman /ˈwʊmən/ n
adult female person femme

woman of the world n
worldly woman femme du monde

womanhood n
qualities considered typical for a woman féminité
state of being a woman féminité

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
habitual seducer of women homme à femmes Don Juan cavaleur coureur coureur de jupons womanizer

womanly adj
having the characteristics of a woman féminin

womb /wuːm/ n
figuratively: place where something is made or formed moule sein
uterus utérus matrice entrailles sein ventre

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
marsupial wombat

wombly adj
of or pertaining to the womb utérin

women and children first phraseologicalUnit
exhortation les femmes et les enfants d’abord

women's shelter n
temporary refuge for women [[refuge]] [[pour]] [[femme

womynhood n
feminist definition of feminity féminitude

won /wʌn/ n
currency of Korea won

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel merveille

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
to be affected with surprise étonner étonné
to ponder about something se demander demander

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
excellent, extremely impressive merveilleux

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
in a wonderful manner merveilleusement
to an extent inspiring wonder merveilleusement

wonderland n
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels pays des merveilles

wondrous adj
amazing, inspiring awe merveilleux

wonk n
overly studious person bûcheur

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
accustomed or apt habitué

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ n
habitual way of doing things habitude

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ v
To be accustomed être habitué
To make (someone) used to; to accustom habituer

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
Chinese dumpling wantan wanton wonton wuntun

woo /wuː/ v
to endeavor to gain someone's affection courtiser faire la cour

wood /wʊd/ n
firewood bois de chauffage
substance bois
woodland bois
wood from a particular species bois

wood anemone n
Anemone nemorosa anémone sylvie

wood ear n
black fungus oreille de Judas

wood pigeon n
Columba palumbus palombe ramier

wood pulp n
pulp from trees used to make paper pâte à papier

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ n
rodent of the family Sciuridae [[marmotte]] (d’[[Amérique]])

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
wading bird in the genus Scolopax bécasse

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
made of wood en bois

wooden spoon n
spoon made from wood cuillère en bois
prize for coming last in a competition cuillère en bois

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland sylvestre

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ n
land covered with woody vegetation bois

woodlark n
Lullula arborea alouette lulu

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
any species of suborder Oniscidea cloporte

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
bird in Picinae pic pivert pic-vert

woodpusher n
chess player who is not good at the game pousseur de bois

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
herb reine des bois aspérule

woodwind n
musical instrument bois

woodwind instrument n
musical instrument bois instrument à vent en bois

woodwork n
a woodworking shop or factory charpenterie

woodworker n
a person skilled at woodworking menuisier

woof /wʊf/ n
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom trame chaîne
sound of a dog ouaf oua-oua

woof /wʊf/ v
to make the sound of a dog aboyer

woofer /ˈwʊfɚ/ n
low-frequency audio speaker woofer

wool /wʊl/ n
hair of sheep, etc. laine
cloth or yarn laine

woolen n
item of clothing made from wool lainage

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
made of wool laineux

wop /wɒp/ n
person of Italian descent rital macaroni

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Christ Verbe verbe
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit mot
id=Q8171|unit of language mot parole
promise parole mot
the word of God parole mot
something which has been said parole

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
say or write using particular words formuler

word for word adv
in exactly the same words mot pour mot

word of honor n
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith parole d’honneur

word of mouth n
verbal means of passing of information bouche à oreille

word order n
order of syntactic constituents ordre des mots

word search n
a word game mot caché

word to the wise adv
idiomatic à bon entendeur salut

word-for-word adj
Using exactly the same words as were originally used mot pour mot mot à mot

wording n
choice of words formulation

wordplay n
jeu de mots

wordy /ˈwɝdi/ adj
using an excessive number of words verbeux

work /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
effort expended on a particular task travail œuvre
place where one is employed travail œuvre
result of a particular manner of production travail œuvre
labour, employment, occupation, job travail œuvre création
literary, artistic, or intellectual production œuvre travail

work /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
behave in a certain way when handled. se travailler
cause to happen faire
embroider with thread broder
function correctly fonctionner marcher
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty. opérer
set into action actionner
to do a specific task travailler bosser

work function n
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material travail de sortie

work hardening n
repeated plastic deformation of a material écrouissage

work of art n
product of the fine arts œuvre d’art

work one's butt off v
to work excessively travailler comme un dératé travailler comme un forcené

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
to habitually exercise rigorously s'entraîner

work permit n
authorization to work in a foreign country permis de travail

work-to-rule n
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out grève du zèle

workability n
ease with which something can be worked ouvrabilité

workaholic adj
in the nature or manner of a workaholic stakhanoviste workaholique

workaholic n
person stakhanoviste workaholique

workaround /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ n
a means of overcoming some obstacle solution

workbench n
sturdy table établi

workbook n
book used by a student cahier d'exercice

worked up adj
excessively emotional emú

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
insect ouvrière ouvrier
person who performs labor ouvrier ouvrière travailleur travailleuse

worker bee n
sterile bee abeille ouvrière

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
workers of the world, unite prolétaires de tous les pays, unissez-vous!

workflow n
A process or procedure by which tasks are completed flux de travaux workflow
The rate at which a flow of work takes place workflow

workforce n
workers employed by an organization main-d'œuvre personnel

workhorse n
anyone that does a lot of work bourreau de travail

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ n
method of operation fonctionnement

working class n
social class doing physical work classe ouvrière

working conditions n
environment in which one works conditions de travail

working day n
day of a week in which work is done jour ouvré

workload n
The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period charge de travail

workman n
ouvrier

workout /ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/ n
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise entraînement

workplace n
place where someone works lieu de travail travail

workroom n
A room where work is done atelier

works council n
organization comité d'entreprise CE

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
small manufacturing room atelier
intensive course of education atelier

workstation n
area for single worker poste de travail
powerful desktop computer station de travail

worktop n
kitchen work surface plan de travail

workweek n
range of days of the week semaine de travail

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ n
human collective existence monde
inhabited planet monde
individual or group perspective or social setting monde
the Earth Terre terre monde
the universe monde univers

world cup n
event; competition coupe du monde
trophy coupe du monde

world line n
path in spacetime ligne d'univers

world peace n
ideology of universal global understanding and nonviolence paix mondiale

world power n
nation which influences world affairs puissance mondiale

world record n
the world's best score or time record du monde

world war n
a war involving the major nations of the world guerre mondiale

world's oldest profession n
euphemism for prostitution plus vieux métier du monde

world-famous adj
renowned in many parts of the world reconnu dans le monde entier

worldview n
personal view of the world vision du monde

worldwide adj
affecting every place in the world mondial

worldwide adv
throughout the world dans le monde entier mondialement

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
animal ver
self-replicating program ver
contemptible being scarabée vermine
dragon or mythological serpent dragon
internal tormentor remords
something helical, especially the thread of a screw vis sans fin

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
to cure of intestinal worms vermifuger
to get (into) gradually or slowly infiltrer s'insinuer
to get information that someone is reluctant to give tirer les vers du nez
to make one's way with a crawling motion ramper
to move with one's body dragging the ground ramper

worm-eaten adj
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside teigneux véreux

wormhole n
a hole burrowed by a worm trou de ver
a shortcut between distant parts of space trou de ver

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
Artemisia absinthium absinthe armoise
that which causes bitterness amertume fiel

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
past participle of wear porté usé

worn out adj
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use usé
exhausted from exertion claqué crevé épuisé

worriable /ˈwʌɹi.əbl/ adj
capable of becoming worried souciable

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen inquiet

worrisome /ˈwʌɹiˌsəm/ [ˈwɚsəm] adj
causing worry; perturbing or vexing anxiogène inquiétant

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
strong feeling of anxiety souci angoisse

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
be troubled inquiéter
disturb the peace of mind of inquiéter
harass, irritate harceler
seize or shake by the throat harceler

worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
inducing worry inquiétant inquiétante

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ adj
comparative form of bad pire plus mauvais

worse for wear adj
Drunk soûl

worsen v
transitive: make worse empirer

worsening n
worse situation aggravation

worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ n
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object adoration culte vénération
the ardent love of a person culte
the religious ceremonies that express this devotion culte

worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
to honor and adore, especially as a deity adorer vénérer

worshipper n
person who worships adorateur adoratrice fidèle

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
Most inferior mauvais pire

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ n
Something that is worst pire

worst case scenario n
Situation which could not be any worse pire des cas

worst comes to worst adv
if a bad situation develops si le pire devait arriver

worsted /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ adj
defeated, overcome annihilé anéanti battu battu à plate couture culbuté déconfit

worsted /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
fine smooth wool fabric gabardine pure laine peignée

wort /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
liquid extract moût

worth /wɜɹθ/ /wɜːθ/ adj
deserving of méritant valoir la peine
equal in value to équivalent

worth /wɜɹθ/ /wɜːθ/ n
value valeur

worth it adj
en valoir la peine

worth its weight in gold adj
idiomatic: very valuable valoir son pesant d'or

worth one's while adj
important enough to spend time, effort or money on valant la peine

worthily adv
in a worthy manner dignement

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential sans valeur nul misérable ne vaut rien nulle

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on de valeur valant la peine

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
having worth, merit digne
honourable or admirable admirable honorable

would /wəd/ /wʊd/ v
used to express a polite request vouloir

would like v
intransitive aimerais bien
transitive voudrais

would-be adj
attempting or desiring something en puissance pseudo-
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition soi-disant

wound /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
an injury to a person by which the skin is divided blessure lésion
injury blessure plaie
something that offends a person’s feelings blessure offense

wound /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
hurt (someone's feelings) blesser offenser
hurt or injure blesser

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
suffering from a wound blessé

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
fabricated by weaving tissé

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
amazement oh! ouah!
excitement oh là là ouah waouh

wrack /ɹæk/ n
any marine vegetation cast up on shore, especially seaweed of the genus Fucus goémon

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death fantôme spectre

wrangle /ˈɹeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to bicker disputer quereller

wrap /ɹæp/ n
food crêpe wrap
garment foulard écharpe

wrap /ɹæp/ v
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc envelopper emballer

wrap around one's little finger v
to successfully control or influence mener quelqu'un par le bout du nez

wrap up v
To finish off a task completely conclure terminer
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection emballer
To summarize or recapitulate récapituler résumer
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather emmitoufler

wrapped /ɹæpt/ adj
encased in a wrapping emballé emballée enveloppé

wrapper /ˈɹapɚ/ n
(computing) A construct that serves to mediate access to another object. classe wrapper
a person who wraps parcels etc emballeur emballeuse
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection emballage enveloppe

wrapping v
The material in which something is wrapped emballage enveloppe

wrapping paper n
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents papier d'emballage

wrasse /ɹæs/ n
Fish girelle labre

wrath /æ/ /ɹæːθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
great anger colère fureur ire courroux
punishment as a revenge courroux

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
heraldry: support of a crest guirlande tortil
ornamental circular band couronne

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
collision accident
remains carcasse
ruined object or person épave

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ v
to cause severe damage ruiner bousiller
to ruin ruiner

wreck yard n
location of dismantling business casse automobile cour à scrap

wreckage n
something wrecked décombre

wrecking ball n
heavy steel ball used for demolition boule de démolition

wren /ɹɛn/ n
bird of family Troglodytidae roitelet roitelet huppé

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
hand tool clé serre-écrou clef clef à écrous clé de serrage

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ v
to pull or twist arracher

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
to obtain by pulling or violent force arracher

wrestle v
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw lutter

wrestler n
person who wrestles lutteur

wrestling n
sport lutte
tumbling act catch

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person malheureux malheureuse malheureuses

wriggle v
to twist one's body and move the limbs remuer se tortiller

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out essorer

wrinkle n
furrow in a smooth surface aspérité
line or crease in the skin ride

wrinkle v
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles rider froisser plisser

wrinkled adj
having many wrinkles ridé

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
wrist poignet

wristband n
a band that supports a wristwatch bracelet
the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist manchette

wristwatch n
watch worn on the wrist montre bracelet-montre

writ /ɹɪt/ n
a written order ordonnance

write /ɹaɪt/ v
record (data) enregistrer écrire
to be the author of écrire rédiger
to form letters, etc. écrire
to be an author écrire
to send a letter to [[écrire]] [[à]] écrire

writer /ˈɹaɪtə/ /ˈɹaɪtɚ/ n
person who writes; an author écrivain auteur

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
to twist or contort the body se débattre se démener se tortiller

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
something written écrit
work of an author œuvre
written letters or symbols écriture
process of representing a language écriture

writing board /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously. tableau

writing desk n
desk bureau secrétaire

writing pad n
Collection of blank pages of writing paper bloc-notes

writing system n
system for writing one or more languages système d'écriture écriture

written /ˈɹɪtn̩/ adj
of, relating or characteristic of writing écrit

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
asserting something incorrect dans l'erreur tort
immoral mal immoral
improper mauvais impropre
incorrect incorrect erroné fautif

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ n
incorrect opinion or position tort
opposite of right tort
something immoral crime

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ v
to deprive of a right léser
to treat unjustly nuire

wrong number n
A call with a mistake in the number dialled faux numéro

wrongdoer n
someone who does wrong malfaiteur

wrongly /ˈɹɒŋli/ /ˈɹɔŋli/ adv
In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly à tort

wroth /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ adj
full of anger courroucé

wrought /ˈɹɔt/ /ˈɹɔːt/ adj
Having been worked or prepared somehow forgé travaillé

wrought iron n
form of iron that is not cast fer forgé

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis torcol

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
martial art wushu

wuss /wʊs/ n
weak, ineffectual person chochotte mauviette

wyde n
2-byte unsigned data, mainly used for a Unicode character seizet

wye /waɪ/ n
name of the letter Y, y i grec

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
mythical dragon-like creature guivre vouivre

x-axis n
axis drawn from left to right axe des abscisses axe des x

xanthous /ˈzæn.θəs/ adj
yellow-brown ochracé ocre

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
transport ship chebec chebek

xenarthran n
mammal xénarthre

xenobiology /ˈziːnoʊbaɪˌɑːlədʒi/ /ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
speculative biology of extraterrestrial life xénobiologie

xenocide n
genocide of entire alien species xénocide

xenolith n
geology: any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found xénolithe

xenon /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
chemical element xénon

xenophilia n
attraction or love for foreign people, manners or culture xénophilie

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
hater of foreigners xénophobe

xenophobia /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners xénophobie

xenophobic adj
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia xénophobe

xenotransplantation n
transplantation between species xénogreffe

xerography n
photocopying process xérographie électrophotographie

xerophthalmia n
condition xérophtalmie

xerophthalmic adj
of or pertaining to xerophthalmia xérophtalmique

xerox copy n
photocopy xérocopie

xi /ksaɪ/ n
Greek letter ksi xi

xiangqi n
variant of chess xiangqi échecs chinois

xoanon /ˈzoʊ.ə.nɑn/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.nɒn/ n
wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece xoanon

xor /ɛks ˈɔː(ɹ)/ n
exclusive OR ou exclusif

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
a vascular tissue in land plants xylem xylème

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
di-methyl-benzene xylène

xylochemistry n
chemistry of wood xylochimie

xylography n
art xylographie gravure sur bois

xylology n
study of wood xylologie

xylophagous adj
of fungi, etc., feeding on wood xylophage
of insects, etc., feeding on wood xylophage

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ n
musical instrument xylophone

xylophonist n
xylophone player xylophoniste

xylose n
wood sugar xylose

y' pronoun
informal [[second-person]] pronoun t'

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
plural of you vous

y-axis n
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top axe des ordonnées axe des y

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
slick and light ship yacht

yachter /ˈjɒtəɹ/ n
one who sails in yachts yachtman

yachtsman n
man who sails a yacht yachtman yachtsman

yachtswoman n
woman who sails a yacht yachtswoman yachtwoman

yak /jæk/ n
ox-like mammal yack yak

yak /jæk/ v
talk informally, persistently jacasser

yam /jæm/ n
any Dioscorea vine igname

yana /ˈjɑː.nə/ n
any of the three vehicles of Buddhist practice yâna

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ n
character who fits the archetype of being genuinely kind, loving, or gentle, but suddenly switching to being aggressive or deranged yandere

yank /jeɪŋk/ /jæŋk/ n
A sudden, vigorous pull coup sec

yank /jeɪŋk/ /jæŋk/ v
to pull something with a quick, strong action tirer d'un coup sec

yap /jæp/ v
of a small dog, to bark in a non-growly manner japper

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
land around a house cour jardin
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang vergue
staff, rod, stick verge
three feet verge yard

yardbird /ˈjɑɹd.bɝd/ /ˈjɑːd.bəːd/ n
person who is imprisoned détenu taulard
soldier required to do menial work homme de corvée troufion

yardstick n
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged aune

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
Skullcap worn by religious Jewish males kippa

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
fiber strand for knitting or weaving fil
nautical corde

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea achillée mille-feuille

yashmak n
a veil worn by Muslim women litham niqab voile

yataghan /ˈjætəɡæn/ n
type of sword yatagan

yatzy n
dice game Yahtzee

yaw /jɔː/ n
A vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side; a characteristic of unsteadiness lacet
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane lacet

yawl /jɔːl/ n
sailing vessel yole

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
the action of yawning bâillement

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
open the mouth and take a deep breath bâiller
to present a wide opening béer

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
an expression of happiness hourra youpi

yeah [jɛə̯] interjection
expressing joy ouais

yeah [jɛə̯] particle
yes ouais

yeah, right interjection
sarcasm to express disbelief [[ouais]], [[ce [[ouais]], [[tu mon œil

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun année an
a period between set dates that mark a year année an
a level or grade at school or college année an
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body année an
a Julian year année an
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity année an

year in, year out adv
during every year bon an mal an

year-round adv
continuing throughout the year à l'année

yearbook n
reference book, published annually annuaire
publication compiled by the graduating class annuaire

yearly adj
happening once every year annuel

yearly adv
once a year annuellement

yearly n
something that is published once a year annuaire

yearn v
to have a strong desire; to long languir
to long for something in the past with melancholy regretter

yearning n
wistful or melancholy longing aspiration envie

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing levure
fungus levure
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise levure
frothy foam on sea waves écume

yell lang=en v
shout (verb) crier hurler

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
having yellow as its colour jaune
lacking courage froussard lâche

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
colour jaune

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ v
to become yellow or more yellow jaunir

yellow bile n
one of the four humours bile jaune

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
card in sports carton jaune

yellow fever n
illness fièvre jaune

yellow jersey n
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France maillot jaune

yellow light n
traffic light between the green light and the red light feu jaune feu orange

yellow pages n
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations pages jaunes

yellow peril n
perceived threat from East Asia péril jaune

yellow press n
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles presse à sensation

yellow-billed loon n
Gavia adamsii [[plongeon]] [[à]] [[bec]] [[blanc]]

yellow-eyed penguin n
Penguin manchot antipode

yellow-green adj
colour vert-jaune

yellowhammer n
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella Bruant jaune

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
somewhat yellow jaunâtre [[plutôt]] [[jaune]]

yelp /jɛlp/ n
an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance couinement jappement

yelp /jɛlp/ v
to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise couiner japper

yen /jɛn/ n
unit of Japanese currency yen

yeoman /ˈjoʊ.mən/ /ˈjəʊ.mən/ n
small freeholder franc-tenancier
subordinate valet

yep /jɛp/ n
informal "yes" mouais moui ouin voui

yes interjection
expression of pleasure, joy or great excitement oui

yes n
answer that shows agreement or acceptance oui si
vote of support oui

yes particle
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance oui
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement si oui

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer [[oui]] [[et]] [[non]]

yes man n
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior béni-oui-oui

yes-no question n
type of question question totale

yeshiva /jəˈʃiː.və/ n
academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts yeshiva

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
on the day before today hier

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
day before today hier
the recent past hier

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
last year [[an]] [[dernier]] [[an]] [[passé]] [[année]] [[dernière]] [[année]] [[passée]]
times gone by antan jadis

yet /jɛt/ adv
in addition encore
encore
continuously up to this point in time encore
thus far encore jusqu'à présent

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
nevertheless; however mais pourtant or

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ n
unidentified animal yéti migou

yew /juː/ n
Taxus baccata if
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus if
wood of the yew if

yex /jɛks/ v
Belch or burp roter
Hiccup hoqueter

yield /jiːld/ n
quantity of something produced rendement

yield /jiːld/ v
to give as required capituler céder se rendre
to give way céder laisser passer
to produce as a result retourner
to produce as return rapporter retourner

yielding adj
docile docile

yielding n
A concession concession

yiff /jɪf/ v
to have sex baiser

yiffy adj
sexually aroused yiffy

yin-yang /ˈjɪn ˈjæŋ/ n
yin and yang yin-yang

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
expression of enjoyment youpi

ylide /ˈɪlaɪd/ n
type of organic compound ylure

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
toy yo-yo yoyo

yob /jɒb/ n
antisocial person asocial blouson noir casseur houligan loubard paumé

yoctoampere n
unit of electrical current yoctoampère

yoctometre n
SI unit of length yoctomètre

yod /jɑd/ /jɒd/ n
palatal approximant yod

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
song iodel jodel yodel

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto iodler yodler jodler

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/ n
Hindu discipline yoga

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yoga practitioner yogi

yogic adj
of or pertaining to yoga yogique

yogist adj
pertaining to yogism yoguiste

yogist n
practitioner of yoga yoguiste

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process yaourt yoghourt yogourt

yoke /jəʊk/ n
wooden bar joug
a burden; something which represses or restrains a person joug

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
person of rural background manant
unsophisticated person manant

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
yellow of egg jaune jaune d'oeuf

yomp /jɒmp/ n
long-distance march crapahutage marche forcée

yomp /jɒmp/ v
to make a strenuous long-distance march avancer à marches forcées crapahuter

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ adv
in a distant, indicated place là-bas

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ determiner
distant but within sight là-bas

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ n
female sexual organs, or a symbol of them yoni

yore /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ n
time long past antan jadis

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
SI prefix yotta-

you /ju/ determiner
the individual or group spoken/written to vous tu
used before epithets for emphasis bande de espèce de

you /ju/ pronoun
object pronoun: the person being addressed vous toi
one on se soi
subject pronoun: the group being addressed vous
object pronoun: the group being addressed vous
subject pronoun: the person being addressed vous tu

you /ju/ v
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun vouvoyer vousoyer voussoyer

you bet interjection
you bet (certainly) [[je]] [[veux]] [[rien]] [[que [[un]] [[peu]] [[y]] [[a]] [[intérêt]] oui plutôt

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar proverb
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity on n'attrape pas des mouches avec du vinaigre

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
you can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it on ne saurait faire boire un âne qui n'a pas soif

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
that is very true c'est vrai c'est vraiment

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
it is not possible to judge things by external appearances alone l'habit ne fait pas le moine

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
too old to change on n'apprend pas au vieux singe à faire des grimaces

you don't say interjection
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so? pas possible sans blague sans déconner vraiment

you get what you pay for proverb
quality of goods increases as the prices increases en avoir pour son argent

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
you have beautiful eyes tu as de beaux yeux

you know interjection
expression signifying a pause or hesitation tu sais tu vois

you know what phraseologicalUnit
used to get attention tu sais quoi vous savez quoi

you never know phraseologicalUnit
phrase used to speculate about a slim chance [[on]] [[ne]] [[sait]] [[jamais]]

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor donnant donnant on n'a rien pour rien on ne donne rien pour rien

you shouldn't have phraseologicalUnit
used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity il ne fallait pas

you snooze you lose proverb
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful qui part à la chasse perd sa place qui va à la chasse perd sa place

you're never too old to learn proverb
proverb il n'est jamais trop tard pour bien faire

you're right phraseologicalUnit
you're right tu as raison vous avez raison

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate agreement before preceding statement à qui le dis-tu

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
reply to thanks de rien je vous en prie avec plaisir il n'y a pas de quoi je t'en prie pas de quoi

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
phrase on ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs on ne saurait faire d'omelette sans casser des œufs

you-know-what pronoun
known and unmentioned thing que tu sais que vous savez tu sais quoi vous savez quoi

you-know-who pronoun
known and unmentioned person qui tu sais qui vous savez tu sais qui vous savez qui

young /jʌŋ/ adj
in the early part of life or growth jeune
as if young jeune
belonging in the early part of life jeune
having little experience jeune

young /jʌŋ/ n
offspring (plural) petit
people who are young jeune

young lady n
a term of endearment or address for a girl jeune fille
an adolescent or young female jeune fille

young man n
a term of endearment or address for a boy jeune homme

younger brother n
[[frère]] [[cadet]]

youngest n
youngest child in a family benjamin

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
a young person ado enfant

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
belonging to you (plural; more owners) votre vos
belonging to you (singular; one owner) ton votre ta tes vos

your grace pronoun
you Votre Grâce

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
this is just my opinion des goûts et des couleurs&nbsp;… des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas

your mom interjection
a general purpose insult ta mère

your mother interjection
insult ta mère

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command vos désirs sont des ordres

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
possessive pronoun, plural les vôtres
possessive pronoun, singular la tienne le tien les tiennes les tiens

yours faithfully adj
a polite formula to end letters fidèlement votre sincères salutations

yours sincerely adj
a polite formula to end letters fidèlement votre sincères salutations

yours truly pronoun
(idiomatic) me or I votre humble serviteur votre serviteur

yourself /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(reflexive) your own self te vous
you, used emphatically toi-même vous-même

yourselves /jɔːˈsɛlvz/ /jəˈsɛlvz/ /jɚˈsɛlvz/ /jʊɹˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
intensifier vous-mêmes
you (referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned) vous

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
quality or state of being young jeunesse
part of life following childhood jeunesse
young man jeune homme jeune
young person jeune
young persons, collectively jeunesse les [[jeune]]s

youth center n
a building operated as a place for young people to meet and take part in recreational activities centre de jeunesse

youth hostel n
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people auberge de jeunesse

youth is wasted on the young phraseologicalUnit
phrase si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvait

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
young or seeming young jeune juvénile

youthfully adv
in a youthful manner juvénilement

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜːɹ.bi.əm/ n
chemical element ytterbium

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
chemical element yttrium

yttrium iron garnet n
synthetic mineral grenat d'yttrium et de fer

yuan /jʊˈɑːn/ /ˌjuːˈɑn/ n
basic unit of money in China yuan

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
uttered to indicate disgust beurk

yum /jʌm/ adj
indication of delight miam

yum /jʌm/ interjection
miam

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
delicious délicieux délicieuse

yup /jʌp/ interjection
(informal) yes ouais ouep

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
young upwardly mobile urban professional person yuppie bobo

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ n
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof yourte

z-axis n
axis on a graph that is usually drawn as if vertical axe des cotes axe des z

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine sabayon zambajon

zaibatsu /ˈzaɪˌbatˌsu/ n
a Japanese conglomerate (or South Korean) zaibatsu

zaire n
currency zaïre

zander n
Sander lucioperca sandre

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
ludicrously or incongruously comical loufoque

zap /zæp/ v
change channels repeatedly zapper faire du [[zapping]]

zawiya /ˈzɑːwɪə/ n
Muslim religious school or community zaouia

zazen /zɑːˈzɛn/ n
form of meditation zazen

zeal /ziːl/ n
fervor or devotion zèle assiduité

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
member of the Zealot movement in Judea zélote
zealous person fanatique

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
full of zeal; ardent zélé

zealously adv
with zealotry [[avec]] [[zèle]] [[d'une]] [[manière]] [[zélée]]

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
African animal zèbre

zebra crossing n
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes passage clouté passage piétons

zebra finch n
bird Diamant mandarin

zebra shark n
Stegostoma fasciatum requin-léopard requin-zébre

zebra turkeyfish n
venomous fish ptérois zèbre

zebu /ˈziː.buː/ n
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa zébu

zedoary n
Curcuma zedoaria zédoaire

zee /ˈziː/ n
name of the letter Z, z zède

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/ n
the spirit of the age esprit du temps

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ n
time trouble, time pressure (chess) zeitnot

zelkova n
kind of tree in the elm family orme de Sibérie planere zelcova

zen adj
denomination of Buddhism zen

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer zénith
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body zénith
highest point or state; peak zénith

zeolite n
mineral zéolithe

zeophagous adj
zéophage

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɹ/ n
zéphyr
thing of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric zéphyr

zeptomole /ˈzɛptoʊˌmoʊl/ /ˈzɛptəʊˌməʊl/ n
unit zeptomole

zerg v
To attack an opponent with a large swarm of units before they have been able to build sufficient defences zergler zerguer

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
point of origin on a scale zéro
numeric symbol of zero zéro
nothing, or none zéro
person of little importance zéro
digit zero zéro
identity element of a monoid zéro

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing zéro

zero tolerance n
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules tolérance zéro

zero-sum game n
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others jeu à somme nulle

zeroth /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ/ adj
ordinal number corresponding to zero zérotième

zerovalent adj
Having a valency of zero zérovalent

zest /zɛst/ n
enthusiasm entrain
outer skin of citrus zeste

zester n
kitchen implement zesteuse

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) zéta

zetetic /zəˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
proceeding by inquiry zététique

zetetic /zəˈtɛt.ɪk/ n
a skeptic zététique

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
SI prefix zetta-

zettaampere n
SI unit of electrical current equal to 1021 amperes zettaampère

zettametre n
10^21 metres zettamètre

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ n
using a word to apply to more than one noun zeugma

ziggurat n
temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley ziggourat ziggurat

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
line or path zigzag

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ v
move in a zigzag manner zigzaguer

zilch /zɪltʃ/ n
(informal) nothing que dalle que pouic

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
id=Q758|element zinc

zinc /zɪŋk/ v
zinguer

zinc oxide n
amorphous solid oxyde de zinc

zincworker n
One who works with zinc zingueur

zine /ziːn/ n
publication brochure

zing /zɪŋ/ n
zest or vitality sève vitalité

zinnia n
flower zinnia

zino n
superpartner of the Z boson zino

zip fastener n
a fastener used in clothing, bags fermeture éclair tirette

zip up v
To compress a computer file compresser

zip-wire n
pulley attached to cable mounted on an incline tyrolienne

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
pulley suspended on a cable tyrolienne

zircon n
mineral zircon

zirconia n
oxide of zirconium zircone

zirconium /zɜːrˈkoʊniəm/ n
chemical element zirconium

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
musical instrument cithare

zloty n
the currency unit of Poland zloty złoty

zoaea /ˈzoʊi.ə/ n
stage of development zoé

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
twelve signs in astrology zodiaque
belt-like region in the sky zodiaque

zodiac sign n
star sign signe du zodiaque

zolotnik n
an old Russian unit of weight zolotnik

zombie /ˈzɒmbi/ n
the undead zombi zombie

zombify v
To turn into a zombie zombifier

zona pellucida n
glycoprotein membrane zona pellucida zone pellucide

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc zone

zone of proximal development n
Vygotsky's concept zone proximale de développement

zone-tailed hawk n
Buteo albonotatus buse à queue barrée

zongzi /ˈtsʊ̂ŋˈtsɨ/ n
traditional Chinese dumpling of glutinous rice stuffed with a filling zongzi

zonked adj
slang: extremely fatigued crevé crevée

zonohedron n
special case of convex polyhedron zonoèdre

zoo /zuː/ n
park where live animals are exhibited zoo

zoo- /ˈzoʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.ə/ prefix
pertaining to animals zoo-

zoochory n
dispersion of plants by animals zoochorie

zoogeography n
the scientific study of the geographical distribution of animal species zoogéographie

zookeeper n
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals gardien de zoo gardienne de zoo

zoolater n
worshipper of animals zoolâtre

zoolatry n
worship of animals zoolâtrie

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to zoology zoologique
of, or relating to animals zoologique

zoologist /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies zoology zoologiste zoologue

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
science that studies the animal kingdom zoologie

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
to focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image zoomer

zoom out v
focus a zoom lens dézoomer
manipulate a display so as to make it smaller dézoomer

zoonosis /zoʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ n
An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans zoonose

zoonym n
common name for an animal zoonyme

zoopathology /ˌzəʊəpəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
animal pathology zoopathologie

zoophagous adj
carnivorous zoophage

zoophagy n
feeding on animals zoophagie

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ n
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals zoophilie

zoophobia n
unusual fear of animals zoophobie

zooplankton /ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/ n
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans zooplancton

zoosporangium n
a sporangium, or conceptacle containing or producing zoospores zoosporange

zope n
fish brème bleue

zorbing n
a sport zorbing

zorse /zɔɹs/ /zɔːs/ n
offspring of a male zebra and a female horse zébrule

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy calotte submitrale

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
lack of choice in what to do zugzwang

zunyite n
mineral zunyite

zwitterion /ˈtsvɪtɚɹ.aɪən/ n
molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge zwitterion

zygomatic /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk/ adj
Pertaining to the zygoma zygomatique

zygopteran n
damselfly demoiselle zygoptère

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
fertilized egg cell zygote

zygotic adj
of or pertaining to a zygote zygotique

zymase n
enzyme that catalyzes fermentation zymase

zymotherapy n
therapy based on enzymes zymothérapie

zythology n
the study of beer and beer-brewing zythologie

Çoruh pn
river Tchorokhi Çoruh

Île-de-France pn
region Île-de-France

Öland pn
island Öland

éclat /eɪˈklɑ/ n
brilliant or successful effect éclat

écu /eɪˈkuː/ n
obsolete French unit of currency écu

éminence grise n
éminence grise

übermensch n
figure in Nazi ideology surhomme

λ/4 film n
film with a retardation of quarter wavelength lame quart d'onde lame λ/4